Worthless
Ash Ketchum. That was the name he was known by for years. Before all of his friends and family turned on him. Called him names. Brought him down.
Pathetic
It was all because he didn't come first in any of the Leagues he's participated in. He came close to winning in both the Kalos and Alola Leagues but it was never good enough for anyone else.
Useless
Even his Pokémon resented him for it. They turned their backs on him as well. Not all of them. His older and more powerful Pokémon stuck by him, but it was enough for him to doubt himself. He lost the fire in his heart because of that.
Weak
Were they right about him? With every word, the fire continued to flicker and die.
Can't battle
He has new friends now. A new home. New Pokémon. A new life. But all he has is embers that are slowly becoming ashes.
Can't win
Even the ashes are cold now. They would soon crumble to dust and he'd be no more.
Can't train
But it doesn't matter. Not anymore. Nothing does. Not really.
Can't do anything
Except to prove them wrong. Not only win in the Leagues but thrive on the competition. A few of his Pokémon stuck by his side. Except Pikachu but that doesn't matter. An ember just needs a bit of care and fuel to become a raging inferno. And from the ashes...
He will rise
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Ashes to Ashes
Fanfiction[A Betrayed Ash Pokémon Fanfiction] Ash Ketchum runs away and starts a new life after his friends, family, and most of his Pokémon (including Pikachu) turn their backs on him. Years later, he has become the Champion of the Baku region with a new hom...
