Ratings
By Total Reviewer
Ok people, listen up! Recently,
I've found out that a vast growing number of Pokemon fanfics turn out to be
ones about a new trainer starting off. As a few authors and guests to fanfiction.net
like to read these, I've decided to sum up my favorite ones, in order to give a
few guidelines to people wanting to read these hard to write, but very
rewarding stories, here are my personal best, check them out if you're a new
trainer fan, (they'll all be in my favorite authors list)
MY BEST
A new quest….
This one's a bit of a masterpiece. Like Link 2000's Johoto Journey, this fic incorporates adventure with laugh out loud humor. It follows the quest of Youkai and his starting Pokemon – A jigglypuff. Unlike the majority of new trainer fics, it includes team rocket, as most should, but don't. Not only do Jesse and James make an appearance, but also two new members – Bonnie and Clyde (I think). Sensei also uses Link 2000's policy of allowing fanfiction.net authors and guests to be part of the fic. He also extends this, letting an author choose the name of a new Pokemon that he found. It was a coincidence that the winner was Link 2000. Who named it Phoenix. Anyway, this is a great fic that has absorbed me, even though it only has two chapters so far.
MY SECOND BEST
Johoto Journey
My review: I'm not sure that he/she meant to spell Johto like Johoto, but this new trainer fic is ace. Set in the land of Johto, the new trainer begins his journey from the place called New Bark Town, this fic is slightly similar to Pokemon Gold, Pokemon Silver, and Pokemon Crystal. Unlike most new trainers in new trainer fics, the trainer is by no means a perfect, loving, caring trainer who always wins his battles, he is an enthusiastic trainer, but regularly makes mistakes and loses battles as much as he wins them. But is also a lot different, English author Link 2000 seems to make his/her fic according to how he/she wants it. But does welcome comments and suggestions. Also, you can become a trainer in the fic (a policy which has been used by other new trainer authors). He/she also incorporates a good blend of humor into the fic, making it a joy to read. Also its updated regularly, check it out now.
MY THIRD BEST
A new trainer: The story of
Alexia
My review: Another brilliant New Trainer fic. The crest of dreams has written a fic that is well written, and very un-linear (it changes a lot). It is good to see the fic set in Kanto (the land that Pokemon's Red, blue and yellow were set in) instead of Johto, but still incorporating the new 100 Pokemon. Unlike Johoto Journey, where the trainer is mostly on his own with his Pokemon, Crest of dreams has designed the fic so that three trainers go around together, making it a lot more interesting and friendly. Events happen quickly, so the fic is fast paced, and the Pokemon information in it is accurate. So far, its on chapter 3, but I'm sure that another one will follow soon. Read it now, you'll be glad you did.
MY FOURTH BEST
The adventures of newbie trainer
in Johto, Mike
I like this fic a lot. Around seven or eight chapters of action and brilliance. Like so many new trainer fics, this fic is set in the land of Johto. It is very long, but very rewarding and quite inspirational. The trainer – Mike goes around the Pokemon land of Johto with his friends, and most of the time, there's non-stop action. This fic has drummed up a healthy number of reviews and a few regular reviewers. I like it. I like it a lot, and you should too. Read it now.
This one's a new fic on the scene. And in my opinion, its original and unique. Unlike all of the other new trainer fics that I've gone over above, this one is not told from a real-time point of view, but told as if it was being read from a diary, or described to some friends. Aqua also doesn't pass up the chance to have a rare Pokemon for the trainer, Sam to start with. Sam, or Samantha starts with a Scyther and she and her friends Jen and Zen (something like that anyway) travel across Johto trying to get into the Johto league. Although its new, I think its great. In fact, I'm going to read it again. Original and entertaining, and most of the time, that's all you want.