Fanfic / Pokémon Reset Bloodlines

Arceus: Unlike Dialga, I need more focus to send someone cleanly through time like you experienced before. You will be able to restore memories, but not as perfectly and evenly as I'd had hoped to grant you, and not as flexibly, and the distortions to the original timeline may have unpredictable consequences, but it's the best chance we all have...

Pokémon Reset Bloodlines by Crossoverpairinglover begins with Cyrus (who's gained control of the strands of reality) dismantling the universe to create his world without spirit. However, Arceus is able to save Ash Ketchum, and sends him back to the day he started his journey so he can prevent this from happening.

Sound familiar? The author isn't shy about admitting the fic was inspired by Ashes, but there are some major differences between the two. One of the most significant is that Arceus was unable to recreate the world exactly as it was, so there are numerous unintended changes. Ash is now fifteen years old, actually kept in contact with Serena, and is one of only two people from Pallet Town to earn a Pokémon license. Perhaps most important of all, he's now a bloodliner, which is essentially a human with Pokémon-related abilities. Also unlike in Ashes of the Past, his ability to restore memories is imperfect (especially when it comes to humans), and he can't restore physical capabilities at all, meaning he has to retread old ground while figuring out the laws of this new timeline. There are also major differences in tone: Pokémon Reset Bloodlines is a darker and more serious story, though not without moments of levity. These differences in tone and plot help to give the story its own unique identity, rather than simply being a retread of Ashes.

Like many stories, it has a romantic subplot, but this one is relatively unusual. Word of God has confirmed that this is a harem fic, and as such, the plotline is going to develop differently. Ash will have six girlfriends: Misty, May, Dawn, Iris, Serena, and one more. However, this will only happen after a lot of time and soul-searching for everybody involved.

The fic also has several sidestories tied to it that either shows the origins of a character, or several, or portraying events that occur during the story, mostly with characters who aren't Ash and Co. The author has also opened the door for others to write in the same universe, an opportunity many other writers took.The tie-in sidestories are:

Tie-ins by Crossoverpairinglover

• Johanna Gaiden, published Jan 21, 2016
• Koga & Janine Gaiden, published Jun 13, 2016
• Cynthia Gaiden, published Aug 8, 2016
• Gary Interlude, published Aug 22, 2016
• Whitney Interlude, published Sep 14, 2016
• Clay Interlude, published Nov 6, 2016 ^note  First story in the Cipher plotline.
• Reset Bloodlines Holiday Special 2016, published Dec 24, 2016 with help from other writers. ^note  Additional snippets written by Spacebattle's Kishou the Badger, Viroro-kun, Ander Arias and Fox McCloude
• Astrid Gaiden, published Feb 26, 2017.
• Kiawe Interlude, published March 23, 2017. ^note  Sixth story in the Cipher plotline, and second in the Alola plotline.
• Gladion Interlude, published May 23, 2017. ^note  Fifth story in the Alola plotline
• Wicke & Nephew Interlude, published August 11, 2017. ^note  Eighth story in the Cipher plotline, and seventh in the Alola plotline.
• Clair Interlude, published October 22, 2017.
• Red One Island Interlude, published January 1, 2018. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 28 of the main story. First story in Red's Sevii Islands arc.
• Head Gym Leader Drake Interlude, published January 25, 2018.^note  The third multi-chapter sidestory, if you count The Wild Boy from Sinnoh as the first.
• Melemele Grand Trial Interlude, published May 27, 2018, written in collab with Viroro-kun ^note Eighth story in the Alola plotline.
• Red Seven Island Interlude, published October 31, 2018. ^note  Final story in Red's Sevii Islands arc.
• Evolving Fears, published January 27, 2019.^note  'Stealth Entry', set in alternate but connected timeline
• (NON)Reset Bloodlines, published April 1, 2020.^note  ''April Fools entry', set in alternate but connected timeline
• Infinity Train Cherry Bloodlines, published June 12, 2021. ^note  ''Alternate Timeline crossover with Infinity Train: Blossoming Trail
  • Cherry Prince and Princess, published August 11, 2021 ^note  ''Alternate Timeline crossover with Infinity Train: Blossoming Trail
• Orange Rose Gathering, published August 22, 2021^note  ''Alternate Timeline Lighter and Softer crossover with Infinity Train: Blossomverse
• Reset Bloodlines Holiday Special 2022, published December 26, 2022, with help from Fox McCloude, Viroro-kun and BRANDON369. ^note  Additional snippets written by Spacebattle's Imperator Maximajorian, Acpeters and Cyberbeta
• Reset Bloodlines Remake Chapter 2: Of Camps, Starters, King, and Khan, published April 1, 2023 ^note  ''April Fools entry', remake of the main story's original Chapter 2 set in alternate timeline

Tie-ins by Other Authors

• Clemont Gaiden, published Aug 15, 2016 and written by Viroro-kun.
• Falkner Gaiden, published Sep 17, 2016 and written by Ander Arias.
• Georgia Gaiden, published Sep 25, 2016, and written by partner555.
• Wally Interlude, published Oct 9, 2016 and written by Viroro-kun.
• Butterfree Interlude, published Oct 20, 2016 and written by Viroro-Kun. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 16 of the main story.
• Dakim Gaiden, published Nov 8, 2016 and written by Shadow Ninja Koopa.^note  Second story in the Cipher plotline.
• Argenta Interlude, published Nov 19, 2016 and written by Viroro-kun.
• Cipher Interlude, published Dec 1, 2016 and written by Viroro-kun. ^note  Third story in the Cipher plotline.
• Lorelei Gaiden, published Dec 4, 2016 and written by Fox McCloude.
• Guzma Interlude, published Dec 16, 2016, and written by Shadow Ninja Koopa. ^note  Fourth story in the Cipher plotline, and first in the Alola plotline.
• Joey Interlude, published Dec 28, 2016 and written by Viroro-kun.
• Arnold Interlude, published Jan 22, 2017 and written by partner555. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 23 of the main story.
• Snivy Interlude, published Feb 5, 2017 and written by Fox McCloude. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 16 of the main story.
• The Wild Boy from Sinnoh, published Feb 19, 2017 and written by Viroro-kun. ^note  The first multi-chapter sidestory.
• Twenty Gyarados Bill Gaiden, published Feb 22, 2017 and written by partner555.
• Oak's Summer Camp Gaiden, published Feb 26, 2017 and written collaboratively by Fox McCloude and Viroro-kun.
• Erika Interlude, published March 7, 2017 and written by Shadow Ninja Koopa. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 21 of the main story.
• Sanpei Interlude, published March 18, 2017, and written by Viroro-kun. ^note  Fifth story of the Cipher plotline.
• Jeanette Interlude, published March 27, 2017, and written by partner555. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 21 of the main story.
• Gardenia Interlude, published April 4, 2017, and written by Fox McCloude.
• Blaine Interlude, published April 8, 2017, and written by BRANDON369.
• Hala & Hau Interlude, published April 9, 2017, and written by Viroro-kun. ^note  Third story in the Alola plotline.
• Looker Interlude, published April 19, 2017, and written by Viroro-kun. ^note  Seventh story in the Cipher plotline, and fourth in the Alola plotline.
• Skyla Gaiden, published April 27, 2017, and written by partner555.
• Giselle Interlude, published May 1, 2017, and written by Fox McCloude. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 9 of the main story.
• Luana Gaiden, published May 8, 2017, and written by Shadow Ninja Koopa.
• Happy Birthday, Ash!, published May 22, 2017, and written by Fox McCloude.
• Sabrina Gaiden, published May 23, 2017, and written by Ander Arias. ^note  Contains spoilers up to chapter 26 of the main story.
• Big P Pokémon Race Interlude, published May 27, 2017 and written by Fox McCloude. ^note Contains spoilers up to chapter 24 of the main story.
• Brock & Lucy Gaiden, published Jun 2, 2017 and written collaboratively by Ander Arias and Fox McCloude.
• Misty Gaiden, published Jun 15, 2017, and written by Fox McCloude. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 13 of the main story.
• Ultima Interlude, published Jun 18, 2017, and written by BRANDON369.
• Black Rose Tournament Interlude, published Jun 19, 2017, and written by Shadow Ninja Koopa.^note  The second multi-chapter sidestory
• Sho Interlude, published Jun 20, 2017, and written by Fox McCloude.
• Laramie Gaiden, published Jul 1, 2017, and written by partner555.
• Lara Gaiden, published Jul 5, 2017 and written collaboratively by Fox McCloude and partner555.
• Frax & Velvet Interlude, published Jul 23, 2017 and written by Viroro-kun ^note Sixth story in the Alola plotline
• Charmander Gaiden, published Aug 4, 2017 and written by Viroro-kun.
• Pokémon G-Men Interlude, published Aug 9, 2017 and written by Fox McCloude. ^note Contains spoilers up to chapter 26 of the main story.
• Dude Gaiden, published Aug 15, 2017 and written by Viroro-kun.
• Ritchie Gaiden, published Aug 21, 2017 and written by Fox McCloude.
• Maylene Interlude, published Sep 2, 2017 and written by Fox McCloude.
• S.S. Anne Interlude, published Sep 10, 2017 and written by Fox McCloude. ^note Contains spoilers up to Chapter 13 of the main story.
• Mars Gaiden, published Sep 15, 2017 and written by BRANDON369.
• Jane Jackrum Interlude, published Sep 25, 2017 and written by partner555. ^note Ninth story in the Cipher plotline.
• Kangaskhan Kid Gaiden, published October 10, 2017 and written by Viroro-kun. ^note Tenth story in the Cipher plotline.
• Lorelei Interlude, published Oct 26, 2017 and written by Fox McCloude.
• Shadows of the Jungle, published Oct 31, 2017 and written by Ander Arias.
• Agatha & Sam Gaiden, published Oct 31, 2017 and written by Viroro-kun.
• Black Arachnid Gaiden, published Nov 25, 2017 and written by partner555.
• Sir Aaron & Lucario Gaiden, published Dec 4, 2017 and written by Fox McCloude.
• Reset Bloodlines Holiday Special 2017, published Dec 24, 2017 by Fox McCloude, written with the help of the other Resetverse authors. ^note Sans Ander Arias, and with aditional snippets written by edinosaur25, Jigsawpunisher, ZeekLaerers and Vinylshadow.
• Hiker Interlude, published Dec 27, 2017 and written by BRANDON369. ^note Contains spoilers up to Chapter 29 of the main story.
• Iris Gaiden, published Jan 16, 2018 and written by Ander Arias. ^note Contains spoilers up to Chapter 17 of the main story.
• Red Two Island Interlude, published Jan 18, 2018 and written by Fox McCloude. ^note  Second story in Red's Sevii Islands arc.
• Steven Interlude, published Jan 31, 2018 and written by Viroro-kun. ^note  The fourth multi-chapter sidestory. Three-parter.
• Yancy Interlude, published Feb 14, 2018 and written by Fox McCloude.
• Elite Four Drake Interlude, published Feb 28, 2018 and written by edinosaur25.
• Happy Birthday, Lorelei!, published Mar 15, 2018 and written by Fox McCloude.
• Tracey Interlude, published Mar 23, 2018 and written by Viroro-kun.
• A.J Interlude, published Mar 30, 2018 and written by Fox McCloude. ^note Contains spoilers up to Chapter 27 of the main story.
• Lord Helix Gaiden, published Apr 1, 2018 and written by Viroro-kun.
• Pokemon Reset Bloodlines: The Movie-The Fanfiction, published April 1, 2018 and written by Ander Arias with the help of the other Resetverse authors. ^note sans Crossoverpairinglover
• Squirtle Squad Gaiden, published Apr 6, 2018 and written Fox McCloude.^note Contains spoilers up to Chapter 12 of the main story.
• Pokemon G-Men Gaiden, published Apr 11, 2018 and written by partner555. ^note  The fifth multi-chapter sidestory.
• Ghosts of Maiden's Peak Interlude, published Apr 18, 2018 and written by Viroro-kun.
• Gligarman Interlude, published May 15, 2018 and written by Fox McCloude. ^note  The sixth multi-chapter sidestory. Three-parter.
• Red Three Island Interlude, published May 19, 2018 and written by Viroro-kun. ^note  Third story in Red's Sevii Islands arc.
• Elesa Gaiden, published June 6, 2018 and written by Fox McCloude.
• Akala Island Adventures, published July 21, 2018 and written by Viroro-kun. ^note  The seventh multi-chapter sidestory and ninth in the Alola plotline.
• Red Four Island Interlude, published July 31, 2018 and written by Fox McCloude. ^note  Fourth story in Red's Sevii Islands arc.
• Oak & Hastings Gaiden, published August 15, 2018 and written by Viroro-Kun.^note  The eighth multi-chapter sidestory. Two-parter.
• Blastoise Island Interlude, published August 17, 2018 and written by Fox McCloude ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 38 of the main story.
• Red Five Island Interlude, published August 28, 2018 and written by Viroro-kun. ^note  Fifth story in Red's Sevii Islands arc.
• Red Six Island Interlude, published September 8, 2018 and written collaboratively by Fox McCloude and Viroro-kun. ^note  Sixth story in Red's Sevii Islands arc.
• Mewtwo Interlude, published September 22, 2018, and written by Viroro-Kun. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 37 of the main story. ^note  The ninth multi-chapter sidestory. Two-parter.
• Halloween Tales, published November 2, 2018, and written by Fox McCloude.
• Bloodliner Hunter Interlude, published Dec 11, 2018 and written by BRANDON369 ^note  The tenth multi-chapter sidestory. Two-parter.
• Reset Bloodlines Holiday Special 2018, published December 25, 2018 by partner555, 2018 with contributions from Crossoverpairinglover, Viroro-kun, partner555, Fox McCloude and BRANDON369.
• Solidad Interlude, published August 31, 2019, and written by Fox McCloude. ^note  Contains spoilers up to Chapter 21 of the main story.
• Reset Bloodlines Holiday Special 2019, published December 28, 2019 by Viroro-kun with contributions from Viroro-kun, Fox McCloude, BRANDON369 and partner555.
• Katie Gaiden, published June 8, 2020, and written collaboratively by BRANDON369 and Fox McCloude. ^note  The eleventh multi-chapter sidestory. Two-parter.
• Butterfree Interlude II, published July 12, 2020, and written by Ander Arias. ^note  Sequel to Viroro's Butterfree Interlude.
• 100th Sidestory Special - The Glitch War, published December 23, 2020, and written collaboratively by Fox McCloude, Viroro-kun and BRANDON369.
• Reset Bloodlines Holiday Special 2020, published December 25, 2020 by BRANDON369 with additional contributions from Fox McCloude, Crossoverpairinglover, Viroro-kun and Ander Arias.
• Torterra Interlude, published January 13, 2021, and written collaboratively by Fox McCloude and Shadow Ninja Koopa. ^note Contains spoilers up to Chapter 28 of the main story.
• Gary Interlude II, published May 9, 2021, and written by Fox McCloude. ^note The twelfth multi-chapter sidestory. Two-parter. ^note Contains spoilers up to Chapter 32 of the main story for Part 1, and up to Chapter 49 for Part 2.
• Indigo League Interlude, published Aug 16, 2021, and written by Fox McCloude. ^note The thirteenth multi-chapter sidestory. ^note Contains spoilers up to Chapter 50 and onwards for the main story.
• Reset Bloodlines Holiday Special 2021, published December 25, 2021 by Fox McCloude with additional contributions from BRANDON369, Crossoverpairinglover and Viroro-kun.

The story and related works have been translated into Spanish by Fox McCloude, which can all be found in his Fanfiction.net profile here. By Fox as well there is a Archive of Our Own version of the story, link here. For the Spacebattles forum, where one can see previews and author talk, see here. For the Discord server, see here.

Now with a character page.

Tropes for the spinoff Fusion Fic stories have their own trope pages here and here.

Tropes with their own pages:

• Mythology Gag
• Take That!

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