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"http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7076402/1/Ash-Ketchum-Aura-Master"

* Synopsis: Follow Ash on a Journey that will push him further than anything he has ever gone through. It will take everything for him and all his friends have just to stay alive let *alone save the world once again. Please Review! Rated T for violence and possible loss.

* Status: Ongoing.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4790679/1/Mentor Mentor]]'' by Dagzar
* Recommended by @/{{Wavebird}}
* Status: Ongoing.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Mentor'' follows the adventures of 15 year old Leah Gordon, who is forced to complete her unfinished pokemon journey with two kids as their mentor.
* ''Comments'': A great read by all standards, this fanfic touches upon how most Pokemon trainers are never successful, the main character being one of those trainers. Highly recommended. In progress, but the author posts the percentage of completion of each chapter daily.
* Story removed from FF.net. From the author: ''I've taken Mentor down; since I'm not continuing it, I don't see the point of keeping it up. Sorry if you liked my fic, but it's best if it becomes forgotten.''
[=[[reviews:Mentor]]=]

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* ''Comments'': This is not your average everyday fanfic. The only element that ties it to ''{{Pokemon}}'' is the fact that there are Pokemon in it. Other than that, it's ''completely original''...and I never thought I'd use the words ''original'' and ''fanfic'' in the same sentence.

* ''Comments'' :As the author states in her summary, memory is quite a funny thing. Rather dangerous, too as it sets up what might be one of the best novelizations of Pokemon Black and White out there. The fic is mostly adventure, with a dash of mystery, that will captivate just about anyone under its spell. The protagonists, Bree White (based on Hilda from the game), Bianca Noir, and Cheren Shiro, are brilliantly fleshed out, their characterizations being one of the story’s highest points of praise. Each character goes through extremely noticeable character development, along with N, who stays true to his nature in the game, and whose character is studied in depth throughout the fic. The grammar is impeccable, and the storyline branches out from the story told in the actual game, allowing for various theories and {{Wild Mass Guess}}es to be analyzed and tested. Romance is included, but isn’t the focus of the story; it’s simply the icing on the cake that is this fantastic gem in a sea of fan fiction. Overall, highly recommendable.

* Synopsis: At some point during the [[PokemonBlackAndWhite Pokemon: Best Wishes season]], Cyrus succeeded in [[EndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt remaking the world in his image]]. [[{{God}} Arceus]] did not like that very much, so he chose a champion to go back in time to SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong. Naturally, having already saved the world several times and having great potential with [[KiAttacks Aura]], Ash Ketchum is that champion. After a week in a pocket dimension training to learn Aura, Ash is [[PeggySue returned to the day he started his Pokemon Journey]] with the ability to restore his friends' memories of the other timeline and sets off to solve as many problems as possible...and, of course, have fun on the way.
* Comments: A good balance between action and comedy (both individually great), very few [[RougeAnglesOfSatin spelling and grammar errors]], several unexpected plot turns (to both the time travelers and the readers), and Competent!Team Rocket make this a very entertaining read. Also, [[spoiler:Ash fights Mewtwo. No, not Ash's Pokemon. Ash himself. And he isn't [[CurbStompBattle Curb Stomped]]. And Dexter, Ash's Pokedex, develops sentience (and a sense of humor) due to Ash carrying him into a few too many weird situations and restoring his future memories.]] If that doesn't make you read, nothing will.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5822995/1/A_Beginners_Guide_To_Pokemon A Beginner's Guide to Pokemon]]'' by Thanos6

* ''Summary'': An in-universe "field guide" to Pokemon, written by a snarky and slightly eccentric Professor. In-progress.
* ''Comments'': Highly entertaining. It draws from pretty much every Pokemon-related media to present a book of the sort that might be purchased by a neophyte trainer, looking to give "real world" (so to speak) explanations for most of the gameplay mechanics. The author (that is, of the book) is prone to witty asides and tongue-in-cheek commentary. Currently finished are all the chapters on the basics of training. The author (of the fanfic now) is now setting out to write an encyclopedic entry on ''every single pokemon''. Yeah, you heard me.

* ''Synopsis'': A very different and interesting type of fanfic, this one attempts to write a pokedex of sorts, taking several pokemon and explaining their behavior and physiology, making them seem as realistic as possible.

* Synopsis: Black (based off the male player character from pokemon Black & White) gets a [=MissingNo.=] as a starter pokemon. Then N decides to follow him arround. Together they rescue gym leaders from BrainwashedAndCrazy pokemon. Has a lot of HoYay between Black and N, as well as some Black/White and Black/Arti stuff. [[CaptainObvious And major divergances from canon.]]

* ''Comments:'' The story has an involved plot and backstory, and the characters, despite being OCs, are deep and well-written. The story aims for a much more realistic, gritty Pokemon world, and succeeds greatly. The writing is excellently descriptive, while being immaculately paced. The story is not very far along, but already makes for an enjoyable read.

* ''Synopsis'': Ash is 38. He's achieved the title of Pokemon Master. He's married to Misty with two children, themselves aspiring trainers. Life couldn't be better. Only he's about face to face with his greatest enemy, and it's not a villainous team, nor is it a rampaging legendary Pokemon. It's [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis Motor Neuron Disease]].
* ''Comments'': This fic explores a subject seldom touched on in the Pokemon world: terminal illness. Motor neuron disease isn't something that attacked with a thundershock. It isn't even an infection. It's a ''process''. While there might not be mush action in this story, there is despair, renewal, fear, hope, betrayal, and courage. And even as Ash's illness takes it's emotional toll on those around him, he learns that how we deal with death is just as important as how we deal with life.

* ''Synopsis'': "Ash, Misty, and Brock enter an ominous city where something presumably murdered the locals. Much to the kids' horrific discovery, the residents and Pokemon aren't quite as "dead" as authorities claimed. – A Pokemon spin-off of Resident Evil."

* Reccomended by @/{{wescotta}}, @/{{Rogue 7}}, @/{{Pykrete}}, @/{{antialiasis}}

* ''Comments'': Similar to ''Xanthic Growlithe Contract'', except less mind-screwy and far more likely to be finished. Aside from ''Pokemon Master'' (see below) and ''Writing of Wrongs'' (see: ''Final Fantasy VII'') it is probably the best piece of fanfiction I have ever read. You should read it too.
** @/{{Rogue 7}}: A first impression-Very well written, and the new Pokemon created seem interesting, as does the trainer. I'm sure it gets better, but let me just go on record as saying that Murkrow, as a Pokemon, is ''awesome.'' Screw the "bad omen" stuff.
** @/{{Pykrete}}: Awesome. Characterization is great, the Pokemon he made up work well (Accemenla is pretty much awesome personified). I was going to say this looks like a DeadFic but it seems the author updated just a few days ago after a year's hiatus, and I'm quite stoked.

** This troper also agree. The hero was believable, the pokemons have their own minds and their own quirks, and the pacing was not choppy at all. Not even after a long time skip. This fanfiction ranks as one of the best I have ever read in the Pokemon section, perhaps even better than ''Pedestal''.

* ''Comments'': One of the few fics told from the Pokemons' points of view, it's a well-written arcing story line with plenty of unique characters and plot twists, being able to switch from hilarious to dead serious in a few pages. It's got [[ArchiveBinge over two]] [[ArchivePanic hundred chapters]] now, but is currently undergoing a better written [[ContinuityReboot reboot]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6100109/1/The_Darkness_Within_Phoenix_Version here.]]
* Update: The author has now cancelled the rebooted version as well, due to a lack of intrest in writing a story he already wrote for 3 years.

* ''Comments'': I haven't read this in a few years, but I plan on it again soon. This is a great version of the standard OC Trainer fic. The author is only going off of Gen 1. Not the anime, Special, or anything after Kanto. what he tries is to take the world of that one game, and make it make more sense. A great fic, probably my favorite Pokemon fic.

* '''Comments'': It's an angsty drabble but a very good one. It's quite well-written.

* Synopsis: Ash disappears after beating Lance, and his friends haven't seen him since. Five years following this, Team Galactic and Team Plasma kidnap Professor Oak and blow up his lab. A team from the International Police is dispatched to study the incident, but Ash's friends are surprised to learn that the Interpol team knew Ash, and claim that he was killed in a mine explosion [[spoiler: despite heavy hints that he is the mysterious Agent Limit]]. After finding out that Ash has a son living with Delia and [[spoiler: Giovanni, his {{magically good HandWave}} father]], Team Galactic attacks, splitting up the team.

* Synopsis: Ash disappears after beating Lance, and his friends haven't seen him since. Five years following this, Team Galactic and Team Plasma kidnap Professor Oak and blow up his lab. A team from the International Police is dispatched to study the incident, but Ash's friends are surprised to learn that the Interpol team knew Ash, and claim that he was killed in a mine explosion [[spoiler: despite heavy hints that he is the mysterious Agent Limit]]. After finding out that Ash has a son living with Delia and [[spoiler: Giovanni, his [[magically good HandWave]] father]], Team Galactic attacks, splitting up the team.

* ''Comments'': The real plot doesn't start until Chapter 11 but the wait is worth it as the first 10 chapters were awesome. And the first 10 felt like introductory chapters. Chapters 11 and beyond show the awesome main plot. Ash has become an Aura Guardian, The Pokemon Hunters' new leader is Vince Korinek, the [=OC=] Ash is in a relationship with is named Miranda, and Ash meets [[spoiler: Ember and Gabriel Meres. His sister and father respectively]]. Some might not like Ash being in a relationship with an [=OC=], but this one is good to watch. Really.

* Recommended by Tropers/Partner555.

* '''Comments'': It's an angsty drabble but a very good one. It's quite well-written.
''Series/TheAdventuresOfAshAndJared'' by Blazeing Man
* Recommended by Blazeing man
* Sinopsis well one day Ash and Jared met. And they became best friends. Then the team rocket man kidnapped pikachu and they had to go fight him. Its a web comic but its very good and also there was a movie and a video game.

''series/TheAdventuresOfAshAndJared'' by Blazeing Man

* '''Comments'': It's an angsty drabble but a very good one. It's quite well-written.

[=[[reviews:XanthicGrowlitheContract]]=]

** It's about as realistic as Pokémon can go; unlike Pedestal, where [[spoiler: none of the protagonist's Pokémon die. In Regret, the starter dies, as well as the protagonist's best friends.]] Although I have to admit the ending is pretty frustrating. Regardless, it's a very good story. Highly recommended.

* ''Synopsis'': Going by the infamous [[WMG/PokemonOpenOne Pokemon Coma Theory]], which is given on the profile page in an updated/fresh rendition, this fanfic depicts Ash waking up from a DyingDream and trying to come to terms with the real world, [[YouCantFightFate or not]]. As its plot stems from such a controversial concept among the fanon and had opened with an [[TearJerker emotionally powerful first chapter]], this story has been described as having great potential by its readers.

* Recommended by @/DialgaX, gumbal1

* ''Synopsis'': Set in the prehistoric era, a story telling the Sceptile's genocide against the Archopy, another evolution from Grovyle.

* Recommended by @/{{yiran}}

* Status: In Progress

* Recommended by @/{{Sessalisk}}, @/{{antialiasis}}

* ''Synopsis:'' Take TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime. Make everyone Pokemon characters. Make [[TheHero Link]] a [[IdiotHero brain-dead Pichu]], [[ExpositionFairy Navi]] a [[HeroicSociopath bad-tempered Togetic who does most of the killing for him]], and everyone else completely nuts. Stir at your reading speed and enjoy.

* Recommended by: {{RawkstarVienna}}, {{Tropers/holliequ}}, LifeOfPi, yiran

** @/AHandfulofDust: The author has been revising through the story since 2009, and recently finished up the process. The story is now more readable and [[DoorStopper fleshed out]], and certain plot points have been changed for the better.

''[[http://community.livejournal.com/rocket100/163061.html#cutid1 Bare]]'', along with ''[[http://community.livejournal.com/rocket100/160644.html#cutid1 Legacy]]'' by @/GiovannixSeren.

* ''Synopsis'': ''Bare'' goes into how Giovanni and Madame Boss's relationship...or, rather, what she may have done that turned him evil. Narrated by his OC wife, Seren, with a bit of sweetness to counter some of the grit. Regarded as one of the author's best. ''Legacy'': After Domino and one of his sons have a boy, and name the kid after him, Giovanni thinks about what it will mean for the child.

* ''Comments'': It's {{Fanon}} at its best, and very addicting to read.

* Recommended by @/{{LordVeres}}

* Recomended by @/{{ShoddopEatYourBurgers}}

* Recommended by [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Tropers/Loffyglu Loffyglu]]

** @/{{Pykrete}}: I second not only this, but most of BSR's repertoire. She does a great job of keeping everyone in character and exploiting a wide range of {{Emotional Torque}} when she's not busy being [[CrowningMomentOfFunny hilarious]]. It's a little odd to note some of her earlier works are [[OldShame guilty of a couple things she rails on]] in Canon Rape (and are still good -- go figure), which is a marked sign of a growing writer getting better as she goes.

* Recommended by Drayke, @/{{REV6Pilot}}

** @/{{Pykrete}}: Awesome. Characterization is great, the Pokemon he made up work well (Accemenla is pretty much awesome personified). I was going to say this looks like a {{Dead Fic}} but it seems the author updated just a few days ago after a year's hiatus, and I'm quite stoked.

* Recommended by @/{{GlacialEidolon}}

''[[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2541847/ Friends, partners and more... ]]'' by Slifer.

* Recommended by @/{{phazonfarmer}}
* ''Synopsis'': Two kids die, become a Doduo, and are adopted by a kid who thinks all you need to be successful is good looks and the ability to ramble.
* ''Comments'': This is what happens when a writer decides to write a CrackFic of his own idea. [[NoFourthWall The characters are fully aware that they're in a story,]] pointing out scene changes, [[NoodleIncident off-screen events,]] and the inconsistencies of the world they live in.

* Recommended by @/{{SpiriTsunami}}

* Recommended by {{2writeis2life}}

* Recommended by: @/{{upNdownNallaround}}

* ''Synopsis'': "Humanity has gotten fed up with their fragile position in the world of Pokémon. The best of trainers will subdue or dispose of every powerful Pokémon in existence. But which side of the conflict will you end up on if you're neither human nor Pokémon...?"
* ''Comments'': This is a fairly dark fic that has a good bit of both violence and humor. The main character comes off as a pretty big [[JerkAss Jerk Ass]] in the beginning, but he mellows out later on. The legendary pokemon show up on a regular basis [[spoiler:since they've been pretty much all captured]]. There's quite a few mature themes in the story, but most people should be able to handle them. Highly recommended.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4230320/1/ Journey of a Thousand James ]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/829990/Meinos_Kaen Meinos Kaen]]

* ''Comments'': I'm kinda confused as to why this hasn't been recommended already...

* Recommended by @/{{Da_Nuke}}

''[=~Latias' Journey~=]'' by {{Ri2}}

** @/{{Flairina}}: HUGE length, but is quite good. However, as previously warned, in the later chapters there is [[NightmareFuel extremely grotesque and detailed imagery]], many examples of AFateWorseThanDeath, and a horrendous amount of blood, which flips back and forth with LighterAndSofter chapters (thank goodness).

''[[Fanfic/TheLifeOfTheLegendaries The Life of the Legendaries]]'' by Jakayrta.

* ''Synopsis'': So what goes on in the Hall of Origins? Are the Legendary Pokemon as boring as they seem to be or are they just like us? The answer will surprise and shock you.
* ''Comments'': Yeah, the fic itself is kind of [[CrackFic cracky]] but it works. The ''PokemonMysteryDungeon'' bits are pretty well done too and yet have some comedy. [[WordOfGod A private message]] sent by the author states that the fic will get less "cracky" as it progresses.

* Recommended by @/{{AngelicGrace}}

* ''Comments'': This is quite the fun series. As of the beginning chapters, it appears to be playing around with [[MarySue cheap]] skills the main character would generally have if handled with a bad writer, and uses them to his disadvantage rather than making him an [[TheAce ace]]. The Narrator's also a fun character, often acting as a young intern walking into the job rather than a true veteran. Overall, it has both a comedy and action feel, catching even meta-savvy writers if they read in closely enough.

** @/{{Umbee}}: Now ''this'' is an amazing Pokemon fic. Every single character has been written beautifully and realistically, and they're one of the fic's strongest points. Humor is inserted in just the right places, and the running gags don't get stale. If you want a story that's serious without being too dark, with fleshed-out characters and setting, I cannot recommend this one enough.

* Recommended by @/{{TotallyOriginal}}

* ''Synopsis:'' A world where a constant struggle between [[BigBad Zerstorung]] and just about everyone else forms the basis of everyday life. It takes place in the VideoGame/TeamFortress2 universe several years after RED and BLU ceased fighting, the mercenaries playing a somewhat important part in the story.

* ''Comments'': A great read by all standards, this fanfic touches upon how most Pokemon trainers are never successful, the main character being one of those trainers. Highly recommended. In progress, but the author posts the percentage of completion of each chapter daily.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5300280/1/The_Natural_History_of_Pokemon The Natural History of Pokémon]]'' by Shadow Wasserson

* ''Comments:'' It is a field guide to a realistic Pokémon universe. The author clearly has a solid grasp of real-world biology and maanges to work it into Pokémon world. It should be noted that the universe is neither game nor anime nor manga; it is a hybrid of all of them coupled with RealLife.

''FanFic/NoAntidote'' by @/{{FalconPain}}
* Recommended by @/{{CAD}}, @/{{Yoshi348}}, @/{{Krisnack}}, @/{{Gattsuru}}, @/{{EtherealFrog}}. @/{{Fawn}}, @/{{Umbee}}, @/{{antialiasis}}, @/{{Roihu}}, @/{{Pykrete}}, @/{{CanaryInTheCoalMine}}, @/{{MikoGalatea}}, @/{{KayiRowling}}, @/{{DoxieVee}}, @/{{CalamityJane}}, @/{{upNdownNallaround}}

** @/{{EtherealFrog}}: Nthing the rec also. Rather short, but I like that, I don't get too attached to the characters. Speaking of which, the characters are well thought up, but the twist at the end is rather jarring, but it provides closure, and that's always good. Well written, short, but sweet.

** @/{{CanaryInTheCoalMine}}: Not only do I agree with all the comments above, but there is something to be said of the very idea of the ending: Pokemon meets [[spoiler:Film/WeekendAtBernies]]. It's a rather interesting and unexplored idea that could very well fit into the pokemon universe. I'm surprised more stories haven't tried to examine and play with it.
** @/{{MikoGalatea}}: What can I say that hasn't been said already? The writing and characterisation is brilliant, and I came close to crying several times. The highlight for me would have to be [[spoiler:Bulbasaur's flashback to the Beedrill incident after he realises he's a poison type]]; that was just masterfully done.
** @/{{KayiRowling}}: I recommend it too, but can't say anything that hasn't been already said. It's good.

** @/{{DoxieVee}}: Re-recommending this fic. It's powerful, brutal, well-researched, beautifully written, and deeply upsetting. Magnificent on every level.
** @/{{Haya}}: I recommend this fanfic for many of the reasons stated before. Unlike my fellow tropers, I actually recommend it for the incredible closure it gives. [[spoiler: The ending can be considered incredibly dark and it shares some points with Literature/BraveNewWorld and NineteenEightyFour regarding the relationship between Pokemon trainers and their Pokemon.]]
** @/{{CalamityJane}}: I also recommend this fanfic. It has all of the great things I look for in a story; strong sense of continuity and a knowledge of where the story is going, plot twists that curve the story into an impossibly beautiful shape, and a "dark but soft" take on the world in question. If I had a choice, I'd much rather be in a pitch black bouncy-house than a pitch-black iron maiden, in terms of darkness and edginess. The author's other stories, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3540712/1/Deus_Ex_Pokeball Deus Ex Pokeball]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3931388/1/Mute_Too Mute, Too]]'', also come highly recommended. Read all three of them and you get totally immersed in the world created by this brilliant author.
** @/{{upNdownNallaround}}: One of my favorite fanfics of all time. The characterization is really good and the somewhat slow pacing makes room for the next darker and more urgent chapter. It is a depressing read, but it is undoubtedly well done. Definitely one of the best Pokémon stories out there if you are looking for something original.

* Recommended by @/{{PowerOfRock}}

* ''Comments'': This story is already a rare fanfic for this fandom. A game based fanfic and a ''good'' one at that. It revolves around an often forgotten, or outright unknown, friendship. Red, Blue, and Leaf's bond. As stated in the summary, it has some Blue/Leaf undertones however it's not thick enough to be a shipping fic. It takes place several years after HGSS; The trio are nearing the end of their teenage years, now at the age of seventeen. Red, Leaf, and Blue have long been torn apart. Leaf hadn't been in contact with the boys for some time and returns to Kanto from Orre with naive, impulsive ambitions thinking that her friends haven't changed. Blue has lost his cocky personality for a short tempered one. Red has isolated himself from society to train on Mt. Silver, and most importantly his friends. The story isn't nearly as angst ridden as it sounds though. I wouldn't even exactly call it angst, as more so simple mild hurt-comfort. It has some tie-ins from other games, such as Brendan, Michael, and Barry being mentioned. But it mainly follows the Kanto trio in a way that most of the fandom never thought of and deconstructs their personalities. I would recommend it even for people who dislike game fanfics; It does not stray too far from the games, the characters aren't OOC, and it's not a mess of a fanfic. It's a short, but filling, oneshot. On a subnote, all the Pokemon stories by this author are wonderful however this one pokes out among the bunch.

* Recommended by @/KaiserinKai, @/[[{{Lalalei2001}} lalalei2001]], @/{{gumbal1}}, Salnax, @/{{Haustere}}, yiran

** ''Seconded''. I [[{{Fanfic/Pedestal}} gave it its own page]].

**** ''Fourthed''. My favorite fanfiction ever. Turned me onto fanfics in general and convinced me to buy the game.
***** ''Fifthed''. It's quite an enjoyable read. The only downside is that now I have high-standards when reading fanfics, which is arguably not a good thing.

* ''Summary:'' Ever wonder who the ''other'' trainers from Pallet Town were, and why we never saw them compete in the Pokemon League alongside Ash and Gary? Well, meet Ivonar "Eevee" Marain and Joey "Remmy" Remshaw, the two "unknown" Pokemon trainers as they start their own Pokemon Journey. It's not ''quite'' "[[RosencrantzAndGuildensternAreDead Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead]]," but the two protagonists do have a tendency to unknowingly visit places ''just'' before or after Ash does in the anime, either setting up or experiencing the consequences of various canon events.
* ''Comments:'' It's a pretty old fic, having been written during the early stages of the anime, but still (in my opinion, anyway) ranks as one of the best Original Trainer fics out there. Ivonar and Remmy may not be destined to be the greatest ever or very important in some world-saving thing, but they are engaging and compelling characters, (and uniquely, there is no romance whatsoever between them), and all their Pokemon have very clearly-defined personalities. The tone and feel of the story is very close to the first season of the anime, and several canon characters make at least a cameo; most noticably Brock, Misty's sisters, Professor Oak and good old Team Rocket, who get the honor of ''two'' major appearances.

* ''Comments'': This series of four stories tells the tale of Ho-oh's genocide against humanity. They are all dark, gritty and high-octane [[WarFic war stories]]. They are ''quite'' violent but the action sequences in them are absolutely dazzling. The character development is pretty good as well. A word of caution: the effects of the Pokémon attacks are quite [[NightmareFuel disturbing]].

* ''Comments'': A well written start to the series, with a decent backdrop. Though it focus is more on the games, there are mentions of the anime including a NoodleIncident involving Ash and Misty. Same in those later stories invlove the main hero of ''Pokemon Silver'' being a SweetPollyOliver. The series has a tendency of being a little crazy at times but still an very good read.
** Pokedude10: The series overall doesn't stray too far from the original idea. I like the that their world is based on the games, yet borrows parts from the anime as well. The Main character strays close to {{Marty Stu}} territory at times, But thankfully it doesn't last long.

* ''Synopsis'': from ffn: "Twins Hilbert and Hilda Henderson have a dead father and a still grieving mother. N has hopes, but no agency. Bianca Jones has a papa so strict she wants to be free. Cheren Shiro has dreams of championship and no brains. They all have a story to tell."

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4920366/1/Pokemon_Diamond_and_Pearl_Gone_Wrong Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Gone Wrong ]]'' by burningfoot.

* ''Comments'': Very funny. I've read through it several times and still laugh at it all the time. However, it's not for kids. The summary isn't kidding about killing gym leaders (often for no good reason) and there are many mentions of mature topics. That said, the fic is relatively light and fluffy, and constantly lampshades the stupidities of the pokemon world. Worth a read.

** While it does have a few mishaps here and there, such as the unfunny pre-chapter/post-chapter attempts at comedy and part of the Violet City Arc, the actual chapters are solid gold in comedy, with at least one [[CrowningMomentOfFunny Crowning Moment of Funny]] per chapter. As for the characters, they're fairly unique overall, and stereotypes are constantly played with and made fun of.

* ''Synopsis'': Here's the actual description: ''A teenager forced into a Pokemon vigilante organization wants out after a year of torment. Getting out, however, will prove to be even more maddening.'' It follows a teenager who is forced to be part of an organization known as the [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TitleDrop "Pokemon Hunters"]]. He decides to escape and when he gets out, he becomes hunted by his former organization as well as a mysterious new one. I can't exactly tell any more without spoiling. One has to read it and it's full of tropes, I think.

''[[FanFic/PokemonStormClouds Pokemon Storm Clouds]]'' and its sequel, ''[[http://deeman45.deviantart.com/art/Storm-Clouds-II-Ch-01-194703762 Storm Clouds II]]'' by @/{{deeman45}}.

* Recommended by @/{{SeventySeven}}

* Recommended by @/{{CaBrPi}}

* ''Comments'': A well-written (WIP) piece of Pokémon literature by someone who obviously knows what he's doing. Dawn vs. Misty might not be anything new, but the relationships between the characters are complex considering how many of them there are. A few old ideas, but they're reworked masterfully. This troper really enjoyed reading the first several chapters and jumps whenever a new one is posted.

* Recommended by @/{{MiffTheFox}}, @/{{Poptard}}

* ''Comments'': I was actually surprised that these comics didn't make it onto this page sooner, given the fact that some of our own have apparently been following them for months and leaving comments ''and'' that they command enough of a following that people are making both fan fiction ''and'' fan translations ''for these comics''. As if the artwork alone wasn't reason enough to read them, Random Doom also possesses a decent number of well-developed characters, and masterfully executes a wide range of narratives (especially humorous ones). While the comics are updated fairly irregularly, sometimes veer a tad too far off into crude humor, and have occasional grammatical errors (the author is Finnish), they are hands down among the best (if not ''the'' best) Pokémon fan fiction presently on the net.
** Seconded here. There's something for everyone, with [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters Loads and Loads of Characters,]] each with their own quirks, habits, likes, dislikes, everything! A must read, if I do say so myself.

* Recommended by Drakenzie, @/{{VisionoftheDamned}}, TragedyOnBroadway, yiran

** Thirded. [[{{Fanfic/Regret}} It now has its own page.]]

* Recommended by @/{{Umbee}}

* ''Comments'': It's a fan-comic, not a fanfic, but it still deserves to be here. Sadly, WordOfGod says it's a DeadFic.

* Recommended by @/{{SithDroideka2}}
* ''Synopsis'': This is the story of FRLG/RGBY from the point of view of your rival, Blue. It chronicles his quest to beat his hated rival Red and become champion. It also explains many elements from the original games, such as the man on the roof glitch, what happened to Blue's Raticate, and how Red got his Espeon.
* ''Comments'': Rival's Story is phenomenal. The plot is excellent, and even more importantly it manages to somehow make you hate Red (from Blue's point of view), at least until the end. An excellent story for any Blue fans, and an excellent story overall. Also features many excellent battles, such as Giovanni and Sabrina. Recently completed, with 100 chapters. Also a bit out of line with HGSS canon, but it was planned before then.

* Status: In Progress
* ''Synopsis:'' So after about four months of tests, the doctor had confirmed to his mother what was wrong with Red. "Your child is mute," This follows the storyline of the Generation I games.

* Status: Complete.

* Recommended by @/{{ArcVaranus}}, @/{{jaimeastorga2000}}, @/KaiserinKai

* Recommended by: @/{{upNdownNallaround}}

* Summary: Parody of a radio [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TalkShow talk show]] that discusses contradictions and unanswered questions from the games, anime, and manga.

* Recommended by @/{{PandoraTears}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing.

* ''Comments:'' If you're a fan of the eighth movie, ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'', you must read this fic. The fic takes place centuries ago, providing more backstory to Sir Aaron and Lucario, and even introducing to how they first met. Let me be blunt and say that if you didn't think Lucario's whole story wasn't [[TearJerker tearjerking]] enough, then be prepared when you read the first couple of chapters when he was just a Riolu. What sets it apart from other fics is how categorized the wild Pokemon were, how they view human technology and terminology nonetheless (by the way, "nest" = "home") especially Lucario's very determined and noble mother. While there are a few typos, the story immediately grabs you with its vivid imagery and emotional dialogue.

* Recommended by @/{{antialiasis}}, @/{{GoldenDragon326}}

* ''Synopsis'': Based around the fan theory that Pyramid King Brandon is Paul and Reggie's father, this fanfic focuses on their fractured family as Brandon issues a challenge to both of his sons as he embarks on a quest to obtain Regigigas.

* ''Comments'': This fic is insanely long but well worth a read if you're a fan of any of the following: Paul, Reggie, Brandon, Maylene, Conway, really in-character fanfics, expansion of canon, long fanfics...etc.

''{{TroperWorks/Unknown Dungeons}}'' by The King of Dastards (Also on ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4418894/1/Unknown_Dungeons/ Fanfiction.net]]'')

* ''Synopsis'': Grey Remora is a young boy in Pallet Town who has bad luck with Pokemon. As he ventures out into the world to overthrow a corrupt champion, he finds himself accompanied by several "unique" Pokemon... Unfortunately, most of them are trying to kill him.

* ''Comments'': ''XD^3'' is the third fic of a trilogy, spanning 16 chapters at the time of this writing, and considered by the author to be the strongest of the trilogy. It can be read and enjoyed without reading the first two, as all backstory is explained for new readers. ''Gardener of Gratitude'' is a spinoff of ''XD^3'' featuring one of the supporting characters and expanding on events referenced in ''XD^3''.

* Recommended by: @/{{ upNdownNallaround}}

* Recommended by: @/{{ upNdownNallaround}}

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6595319/1/ The Human Species]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/879553/ Shaded Skies]]
* Recommended by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3199906/ Ghingahn]]