Ash and his mother Delia moved to Pallet right before Ash began his Pokémon Journey. Beginning his journey with a trusty Squirtle, Ash sets out to conquer the Pokémon league and defeat the Champion Lance. Will the roaming threat of Team Rocket, Wild Legendaries and Rivals stop him from achieving his dream? AU. Smart!Ash. Serious!Ash. Realistic World. Mixture of Game and Anime.

While fighting Orochimaru Naruto ends up not only cut off from the Kyuubi's Chakra, but also losing three of his four limbs, along with being burned alive with a high-level fire Ninjutsu. But now thanks to the help of the Force Ghost of Anakin Skywalker, Naruto will rise once again. This time, under the name of Darth Vader.

Naruto, after a sad childhood ran away from his home. After his parents decided to mainly focus on his sister Nasumi, the jinchuriki of the Kyuubi's power, he was left unknowingly holding it's soul. After a traumatic incident he unlocked something long forgotten which caused him to be done with the village and live on his own, and save the Bijuu. BEING REWRITTEN

AU: When Delia, Misty and Brock head off to the beach several months before the Indigo Plateau Conference, Professor Oak assigns Ash's childhood friend, Leaf, to Professor Westwood to discover why Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro when Shellder bites its tail. On Professor Oak's advice and confidence, Ash heads up to the mountains for some intense training.

Ash wasn't moving forward as a Pokemon Trainer, his heart and guts having gotten him as far as they could. Drake of the Hoenn Elite Four saw it when they battled on his ship and decided to do something about it. Gifted with a new Pokemon, armed with a stronger mindset, it might have just been the very thing Ash needed to take another step forward into becoming a Pokemon Master.

Collaboration fic between CharmedMilliE and Dragonsrule18. When Ash and Pikachu meet for the first time, a strange mental link forms between them. With the help of the link, new friends, and new Pokémon, a different journey begins. Smarter Ash.

Serena watched the Lily of the Valley Conference on television and saw her childhood friend and crush, Ash Ketchum, for the first time in years. Her reaction to seeing him results in a new adventure for Ash and Pikachu, as they visit the Kalos region to take on the Kalos League Conference and meet with Serena one year early. Amourshipping

Uzumaki Naruto wakes up one day to find out that his life has been turned into a RPG game, thanks to his 'Gamer' ability. What should he do about this? Smart(er) Naruto. Elements of Romance Games included in later chapters, so possible upgrade to M later. NarutoxHarem. Now has a TVTropes page!

Ash sets off on his journey to be a Pokemon Master with his starter Charmander and a mischievous Pichu. Together, they battle countless enemies and add to their powerful family. But there are many dark secrets residing in the shadows, and some of them are deadly. Ash and his team must grow strong to survive- because there's no guarantee they'll make it through the challenges ahead.

After suffering a devestating defeat against Tobias, Ash is left with little choice but to do some soul searching. Two years after the defeat Ash discovers that Dawn has stayed at his place waiting for him to return. with the chance to have his rematch Ash and Dawn must travel to Unova together to face the new challenges awaiting them. AshXDawn

On the first day of his journey with his rebellious starter, Ash befriends a Spearow and a Rattata. Ash is seriously injured by Pikachu after saving the young spearow from a Thunderbolt, but the Spearow, her flock, and the Rattata save his life. With not one but two new starters, a strange new ability to understand Pokémon, and a calmer and smarter attitude, a new journey begins.

With a loss so great it almost made him lose faith in himself, Ash was in dire need of help. Two familiar legendaries help get him back to his feet, along with the aid of his companion, Dawn. With the support from his friends, family, and all of his pokemon, can Ash defeat his stoic rival and be known as victorious in the Sinnoh League? Smarter and more mature Ash. Pearl/Alto. AU.

At the age of nine Ash received a book from his father with a wealth of knowledge on the Pokemon World. Follow Ash as he uses this knowledge, and experiences the Pokemon world for the first time. He'll learn about love, loss, victory, defeat, Legendary Pokemon, aura, and much more. Combination of the Anime and the Manga. T for Safety. (Kanto Arc)

Ash befriends three certain pokemon before he starts his journey. With his new friends by his side, watch as he rises to the challenge and becomes the most powerful pokemon trainer that there ever was.

Soon after his victory over the Kanto Battle Frontier, Ash is returning home, when he realizes that in order to become the very best, he has to shift gears in order to become a Pokemon master. First Fanfic, please be gentle. Inspired partly by Rise of a Master: Diamond & Pearl by Reborn Dark Phoenix.