Welcome. To waylay a few worries, I will answer a few questions that people have had up here. No, the main character will not be traveling with Ash. At most, he will cross paths with him, and even that will be mostly limited to the Kanto region. Additionally, Pokemon from a region will be the common Pokemon around. However Pokemon from other regions have a chance to appear, but they are rare and are usually around due to human reasons. Some Pokemon will cross regions for their own reasons, but again, it's a rare occurrence, not the norm.

Lastly, I will be changing the POV from first to third, and will only use first POV after notifying you first

Before I begin, I have to say, I am excited for this Wednesday. A leak is hinting at there being a gen 8 Pokemon trailer, which is apparently on the level of Breath of the wild. With Wednesday being Pokemon day, I expect the reveal to come out then, and I will probably incorporate anything from the new game that will fit into my story.

Anyhow, I have a few questions after the chapter, which would be nice if you answered. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 2

There were many reactions that one could have upon realizing that their entire world has turned upside down. Usually, this occurs soon after a life-altering event of some kind, but there are some instances where truly life-changing events occur, and one's world is completely changed forever. Regardless of the cause, these reactions range from confusion to disbelief, shock to acceptance. In this case, the reaction started as complete and utter bafflement. His mind has summarily shut down, with nothing registering a response from the infant. Espeon, noticing the distress emanating from the young boy, mewed in worry, even as she continued to rub her head against his, slowly and eventually eliciting acknowledgment.

The gentle ministrations from the cat-like Pokemon broke the boy away from his mental shutdown, and eventually, life returned to his eyes. Soon, he turned his gaze back upon his nearby companion, contemplating what this meant. 'This world. So it's the world of Pokemon. If that's the case, then this its likely inhabited by Pokemon, far and wide.' Excitement tinged his thoughts as he recalled the words of Professor Oak in the original Pokemon games. Having been a cat person in his previous life, as well as a Pokemon fan, the concept of having Pokemon for companions sang to him. It was an idea he could get behind; one that he couldn't wait to try.

As he began to think about the various Pokemon that he couldn't wait to meet and catch, an errant thought invaded his mind, 'When and where in the Pokemon universe am I?' And he had a right to be worried. Each iteration of Pokemon media usually consisted of an entirely different universe, with the biggest differences being between the games, anime, and manga. Even in a single universe, the question would become, how far along the timeline was he? If he were unlucky, he'd be older than Professor Oak, or worse, in the region of Orre. 'I knew I should've given colosseum games a try… If I find myself in that desert, I'd be completely in the dark.'

Amusement tinged his thoughts as he decided to focus on the bright side. 'From what I can tell, I have a twin, so I can safely say that I'm not Ash, and therefore, am unlikely to find myself in dangerous situations daily. I might be related to Brock, what with how many siblings he has, but who knows. It's quite unlikely, unless I'm either his twin or older than him, but that is exploring uncharted territory. The only twin of note that I can recall are Tate and Liza, who become the gym leaders of Mossdeep, in Honen. I don't think either of us is a girl, and I don't feel any special mental connection between my twin and me that-.'

Panic and fear overrode his mind as he finally noticed the pink elephant in the room. 'There was an entire Pokemon typing called psychic. There are even some human psychics and legendaries that could casually read my memories like a book. Hell, there was a pink cat that could realize that something was up right now if it deigned to read my thoughts.'

Espeon, who had finally stopped its ministrations as the infant had calmed down, noticed the sudden change that had occurred. Where there once was a panicking baby that had been calmed down, there was now a hyperventilating infant who seemed to be going through a panic attack. Worried about her charge, she used a sliver of psychic energy to empathically calm him down before he lost consciousness and hurt himself.

As his worries continued to grow, specifically in regards to everyone potentially learning about his past life, exhaustion suddenly overtook him, and he found it… easier to breathe. Noticing the discrepancy of how his emotions were changing, he forced himself to calm down, and focus on how he felt, to see if he could discern anything unusual when he finally felt… something. It was a feeling that was reminiscent of the turquoise energy he felt a while back, but… different. Shifting his attention over to the nearby Espeon, he noticed how its eyes and jewel were slightly glowing, and after concentrating further, he felt a presence around his… mind? It almost felt like the feline was barely touching him, and if it wasn't for his sudden emotional shift, he doubted that he'd even notice.

Finally, after having calmed down a bit, he made a decision. The fact of the matter was that as of now, he had no control over what a psychic could see in his mind, that much was obvious. Sure he might be able to eventually learn how to protect his mind in this unique world, but the real question was, what was there to hide? Did it even matter if his past remained a mystery? Regardless, if it was found out without his consent, then it was beyond his control, and nothing to worry about for now.

'Calm down. The first order of business is to see what I can recognize from my life so far, and focus on future stuff either when they become relevant, or when I have a better understanding of the situation.' Taking a deep breath, he steadied his mind, trying to think back to as far as possible. 'Going in order, the most recent event that seems important is that I felt like I could recognize our guests tonight. From what I can tell they looked to be…' Eyes widened as shock and awe momentarily overtook his mind as he realized just who he had met. Sure, only one of them had officially introduced themselves, but somehow, it was the only one that he would've had difficulty recognizing that had decided to do so. He had met the Oak family, specifically Samuel, Blue, Daisy, and Gary. 'Or at least, I assume that Blue and Gary are the other two. With the various timelines, the baby could be Blue or Green for all I know, but at least Daisy and Professor Oak are basically confirmed.'

Apprehension and dread slowly filled his mind as more pieces clicked together. 'If that's the case, then there's a very high probability of me being from Pallet Town. There aren't any twins in Pallet town, so that would mean that either me, my twin, or both of us were either side characters or original characters. With Professor Oak visiting us on our first birthday, the latter choice seems to be the most likely…' Taking a deep breath, he focused more on what he knew about his family, to see if he could recognize anything else in particular.

'Let's see. From what I can tell, we have at least four Pokemon. Espeon may be the first one that I recognized, but I'm reasonably sure that the vulpine white fluff was a Ninetales. Thinking back towards the two humanoid Pokemon, the oddly colored one is likely to be a Mr. Mime, while the blue one is probably a Machoke. It's reptilian features as well as its physique, what with us being in Kanto, make that a reasonable assumption.' He mentally went over every detail about his family, and his features slowly paled as he started to recognize just who his mom might be. 'Her features, even her clothes, they are similar to many of the depictions of Delia Ketchum. The fact that my brother and I are the same age as Gary only contributes towards this theory… One of us may very well be Ash Ketchum.

Taking a few deep breaths, he forcibly prevents himself from panicking. 'This isn't the end of the world. Chances are high that I'm not Ash, as we are twins, so I'm probably taking the place of the extra baby. In the off-chance that I am Ash, God must have bad humor. What does he think this is, a story or a game for him to enjoy at my expense? Anyhow, even if I am cursed to take the name Ash, I'll just try to pawn off my responsibilities to my twin, and sit back and relax. I am NOT going to be the chosen one for just about every legendary that exists.' He slowly focuses on every memory that is related to his brother, and his eyes widen as he recalls the reason why he thinks of his brother in a turquoise light. 'However, if my memories are correct, Ash is probably my twin. Before we were born, he seemed to frequently radiate turquoise energy around his body, and if my suspicions are true, that is probably aura. However, I might not be off the hook… The fact of the matter is, I was able to see his aura, which as far as I'm aware, is not a normal feat. Then there's that amazing sound that I heard. I recognize it, but I can't recall why…'

Relishing in the memory of the song, his countenance slowly relaxed, to the point where Espeon thought that he had fallen asleep, and had thus decided to follow suit. After a few minutes of relaxation, he had an epiphany. If he was able to not only see aura from a young age but also able to feel Espeon's presence from a little earlier, he might be able to feel, or maybe even use aura. Having made a decision, he clenched his closed eyes, concentration marring his face, as he went through the basics of meditation. Slowly, breath by breath, the stress from the last hour bled from his being. As he approached a focused mindset, his thoughts gradually focused on his body. He forced nothing, only trying to feel and understand every facet of his body.

Minutes upon minutes, time soon shifted into the hours. Despite his best efforts, he felt… nothing. There was nothing that reminded him of the aura that had emanated from his brother, nor could he sense anything that felt similar to Espeon's presence. Frustration marred him, but even it gave away to resignation as upon opening his eyes, he found his twin in the same bed as him. 'Damn, I must've fallen asleep or something. I didn't hear a thing…"

Deciding to give up for now and try again later on, he began to close his eyes, but not before he turned his attention towards the sleeping Espeon. A gentle smile formed on his face as he looked forward to being with an Espeon, despite the potential dangers. After all, they always were his favorite Pokemon.

Two years later – Delia POV

Delia was content with her life. While it was true that the situation had made it difficult for her husband to visit, she had two beautiful kids to brighten up her life, as well as the fact that she lived in a caring town. As the only restaurant owner around, Delia found herself to be well-cared in the community, which lead to her problems slowly dissipating along with her stress and worry. Sure, they still existed, and new problems frequently made an appearance, but she was able to deal with them one at a time, and keep a bright countenance up all the while.

It was late evening, and she was finishing up at the restaurant before she was able to head home. Mr. Mime and Machoke were doing most of the tedious work while she focused on the more delicate assignments. She soon finished up and was finally able to leave with her two companions, meandering her way towards the setting sun. With a gentle smile adorning her face, she couldn't help but think about her two children.

If somebody were to ask her about how a three-year-old would act, she would show them a picture of her youngest, Ash. He was the perfect example of a rumbustious kid. He was always running around, climbing anything that piqued his interest and looking for dangerous situations to fall into. When it comes to games and puzzles that force him to think, he was able to do them, but he was always looking for a distraction. He was even capable of coherently talking to get his point across if you limit a sentence to a handful of words. Yet. Despite all of his restless energy, the only time he seems to calm down was in the presence of his twin.

If there's one thing that Delia had learned, it was that everything could have an exception, and her other child was a clear example of that. Ever since he was born, he had always conformed himself to a curious demeanor, constantly looking around and staying quiet. Where Ash would prefer to run around and play, he'd look for books, puzzles, and games to absorb himself into. Due to his interest in books, she had attempted to teach him how to read, but the ease at which he learned was surprising. It was almost as if he already knew, but that'd be silly. Yet. Despite how much he avoided anything loud and active, he always made time to spend with his twin, going out of his way to engage in other activities that Ash would enjoy.

It was almost frightening, really. Both twins had polar opposite personality, yet when they were together, they seemed to take various traits from the other as they spent time together. It never stuck, as when they separated, they went back to normal, but it was interesting to watch. The two would usually race around or play games like hide-and-seek, though often, they merely spent time with Ninetales and Espeon, just content to be around the two.

Speaking of which, her Pokemon adored the twins, as they constantly spent time with them as well as watching over them, though those two had their own favorites. Perhaps it was due to Ash acting similarly to a Vulpix kit, but Ninetales was often drawn to him, spending the time playing with him or merely being around him. Espeon, on the other hand, enjoyed spending time with the quieter of the two, who either basked in her presence or attempted to cuddle with her. It was amusing, really, to watch her two Pokemon go from being battle-hardened warriors to becoming house pets. Not that she'd ever call them that to their face, they had their pride after all.

Finally, she arrived home and entered the door that Mr. Mime had opened. Now that she was back, it was time to prepare dinner for her kids, but first, she wanted to say hi and let them know that food was getting ready, as well as for them to clean up and get ready.

She found Ash, quickly enough. It seemed that he had exhausted himself playing around, and had decided to take a nap. Looking around, she noticed her Ninetales approach her with a worried visage. Getting close, she started to pet the fox as he opened a telepathic channel between the two.

He only said five words, yet the moment they were uttered, she began to panic. "The quiet one isn't home." Worry quickly adorned her face, yet before she would completely panic, she asked for clarification.

"So, you are saying that Satoshi is missing?"

Calmly ignoring her question, he continued with information that eased her worries somewhat. "He went out with Espeon this morning, and has yet to return."

While Delia wanted to continue panicking, the fact of the matter was that she trusted Espeon. She was her strongest Pokemon and would do anything to protect him. Making a decision, she decided to call the professor before looking around herself. Who knows where her little boy is, so help would be appreciated.

As she began to dial the professor's number, an exasperated thought flew across her mind. 'It's the quiet ones that you have to watch out for.'

Well, this is the end of the chapter. Most chapters won't be as thought-focused as this one, but I felt that it was necessary for here. I am trying to keep his thought process as close to mine as possible, while also making it interesting to read, so please let me know if I succeeded.

Now, anything regarding aura and psychic will be covered later on in the story as it becomes relevant, but do know that both are somewhat important to this story. Not central to the plot, but more important than what the anime makes it seem.

In regards to my word count and updates, I plan to work towards 10k words a chapter once we get past the beginning, but who knows for now. My updates will be scattered and rare, mostly because of two reasons.

I am busy at college, so I have a limited amount of time to write

I will only release a chapter that I am satisfied with. I will delay until I feel that there is nothing to change.

Anyhow, I am changing the character related to the story from ash to Riolu. While I don't expect to see Riolu until around chapter 10, Ash will have limited relevance to the story after the journey begins, and even before, so I would rather avoid any misconceptions.

I have around 30 Pokemon planned for Satoshi to catch, which I plan for him to catch before leaving to his final region, Sinnoh. Reason being, I don't plan for him to catch anything when he is there, but I might change my mind later about that. If you have any suggestions for a Pokemon, please leave a reason as to why. If I'm going to add a Pokemon, I would have to change one from my list, something that I would need a good reason for justifying.

Lastly, I have a few questions. If I have a Pokemon with an alolan evolution, would it be okay if the Pokemon was caught from Alola, later evolving into its alolan evolution, or do you want me to plan a trip to Alola just for that Pokemon to evolve there?

Secondly, what are your opinions about a Pokemon learning a move that it usually wouldn't be able to? I don't mean something that doesn't make sense, but what about a move from a type that they are familiar to, and the Pokemon would have an affinity with? For example, let's say a Pokemon has an affinity for speed and has really trained its speed to the max. Would it learning extreme speed be agreeable?