Pokémon: Chronicles of Ash

by XenoHearts

After Ash is killed off for real during Team Flare's assault on Lumiose City, it looks like all his hopes have been dashed for good. In the afterlife, however, he reunites with his father, who whisks him back to the week before his journey started. Determined to prevent the fates of both him and his friends from coming true, Ash sets out on an adventure to change his destiny...

1. Preface: Author's Notes

Author's Notes:

[BGM - Xenoblade Chronicles Main Theme]

Welcome... to my very first fanfic, period! This story, more accurately, is a retelling of the Pokémon anime series that we've all grown to gush about and make fanfics about. In reality, while this does recap the Pokémon anime series about Ash Ketchum, and his many dearly beloved companions, there will be constant shout-outs to other works in your reality.

This story, more specifically, tackles Ash's bizarre adventures throughout the world of Pokémon. Do note, however, as it ignores the events of the Sun & Moon and Journeys anime series, as an FYI.

This fanfic stars Ash Ketchum, who is sent back to one week before his journey's beginning. Also note that just because the story stays true to its source material (for the most part), doesn't mean it won't get darker and edgier when it feels like it.

And, just as another FYI, this is yet ANOTHER Amourshipping fic to join this site's vast repertoire of those. In layman's terms, if this ship doesn't strike you fancy, you can either live with the ship's downsides, or throw this fanfic in the trash. To supplement this experience, listen to the BGM that you see. Amazingly, in spite of this being a Pokémon fic, there will mostly be Xenoblade and Kingdom Hearts music that you can take note of.

Handing it off to our fellow disclaimer explainer, Igor. Take it away...

"This story is a work of fanfiction." Igor explains.

"Similarities between characters, events, persons, series, games, films, or fanfictions living, dormant, finished, or dead in your world are purely coincidental."

"Only those who have agreed to the above have the privilege of partaking in this fanfic."

If you say, "I do not agree,"...

"I see."

"Everything that happens from here on is real... is that your cognition of this?"

"...Then unfortunately, I cannot allow you to partake in this fanfic."

"I must ask that you leave..."

Close this link.

If you say, "I agree,"...

"...The contract has been sealed."

"This fic's world is not as it should be. It's filled with distortion, and 'ruin' can no longer be avoided."

"Those who oppose fate and desire change... From time to time, they were referred to as 'Mary Sues'."

"You are the Mary Sue... Now it is time to rise against the abyss of distortion."

Thanks, Igor.

Now, as surreal as it sounds... let's get started.

"Pokémon: Chronicles of Ash".