Four Days to Viridian

by pokekid2927

we "know" three things about ash's father, two of which aren't even cannon. based on these things and what we know about ash. This story is my take on who he is. I tried to incorporate all three facts in there somewhere. Disclaimer: I realize that the Idea introduced by this story is quite a controversial one. I was not trying to offend anyone as I was writing this.

17. the time is near

Mew… Mark. looked down at its newborn son, wrapped in a blanket. Looking through the aura Mark found that, just as it had hoped, though Ash's DNA was entirely human, his genes had acquired large amounts of versatility from his father. As he grows older, he may be able to call on skills and abilities that other humans would never hope to perform. He could climb like an aipom, jump like a sceptile, run like an arcanine, or even attain rapid healing like a Chancey, especially in time of necessity or when filled with adrenaline. With some help, he may even be able to call on greater talents or even the powerful gift to take the form of other pokémon entirely. These skills would ensure their safety.

Despite that comforting fact, Mark wanted to leave less than ever. Ash would grow up never knowing his father. Hopefully he wouldn't turn bitter because of it. No. Delia would be sure he turns out great. Even now Mark wasn't giving her enough credit. Just like Mark never gave humans enough credit as a whole.

Both humans and pokémon have their flaws. the difference was, most humans recognized their flaws and were willing to admit their imperfections and work with their friends, human and pokémon alike, to improve together. There are bad humans in this world, but there were bad pokémon too. However, many pokémon adamantly believed that they were above that. Mark had heard more than once that there were no bad pokémon, just bad humans making them do bad things and, for as much as Mark had experienced over the years, he felt awful for believing that for as long as he did.

But of all Mark's regrets his biggest one was he was yet to complete. Mark wasn't human, and before all this that was something to be proud of, but now Mark realized that no species was better than another and they all had something to learn from each other. Nonetheless, he didn't belong among humans. he had put on a good show but now it was time for the curtain call. But Delia… No. he mustn't think too hard about it. He would do everything he could to help her cope and ease the pain, but after today he would have to do it from afar.

Mark took a deep breath. It was time to tell Delia the news.