Heroes and villains... they're only separated by their convictions and what they believe is right. Both have their morals, and both have a goal that they believe is worth achieving. Two years... Two years I had been trapped like a caged bird just waiting to escape back into the world. It had been nothing but hell for me after the fall of Team Plasma. I had been longing for some form of sign that would tell me that everything would be fine, that I'd have that second chance I desired. That was when fate came knocking on my door in the form of my estranged mother. What she wanted... I didn't care. She had been gone for ten years of my life. She never even said good-bye. Who the hell does that? Whatever apologies she had, I didn't want them. And whatever she had to say, I didn't want to hear it. At least... I thought I didn't. It's funny how you think you knew everything only for everything you've ever been told to be proven a lie. Little did I know how deep those lies had gone. I had no idea what I'd be getting into the moment I got onto that plane with my mother. All I knew, was that I was given a second chance at something I'd been dying to do since I was little. I just... didn't expect it to be on an island in the middle of the sea. It's a completely different world over here, and I'm not sure exactly how I'll adapt. But I do know one thing. My life has started anew, and I can finally get that fresh start I'd been longing for. Even though I'm free, I can't help but get a bad feeling about all of this... {Cover by ImberLapis}

War... Greed... Power... These are the desires of man. Fueled by this unholy trinity, they destroy all that they touch. For years, Ransei enjoyed peace, and its citizens were not burdened by the troubles that came with the aforementioned atrocities. But as a the life of a flower quickly fades, so does peace. And fade it did... Nobunaga, a man of great ambition, sought to drive all of Ransei into submission by embarking on a conquest that would unite all seventeen kingdoms under one banner and call upon the creator itself to grant his deepest desire. With three nations under his control, and his sights set on a fourth, Nobunaga continues his rampage. In desperation, the Hajime Nation sends out a cry for help as they are the only nation without a warlord. As weeks pass, the elders of the Hajime Nation began to entertain the idea of joining forces with another nation to bolster its defenses against the daunting power of Nobunaga and his rapidly growing armies. Just as the light of hope begins to dim, their call for a warlord is rewarded with an answer they weren't expecting.

"Excuse me? What did you just say?" She fumed, knitting her brows in agitation. "You heard me," he replied in a deadpan manner. "You're a spoiled, self-centered, entitled brat," he finished, causing the woman before him to clench her fists in rage. "H-how dare you speak to me that way! Do you have any idea who you are talking to? I could make your life miserable, you know that right?" She fumed, using every ounce of willpower she had to avoid slapping him across the face. "I am fully aware of who I saved, princess," he responded, emphasizing her status. "I just don't care. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get back to my class before they leave me here. Good day, your highness," he added, turning around to leave. Seth Da Silva was a senior at the prestigious Kalos Academy high school. Being head of the fencing club as well as a top athelete at his school, Seth had a lot going for him. His younger sister, Melody Da Silva, was a freshman and a very studious individual who took pride in the fact that she had an older brother like Seth. Despite having different schedules, the two found themselves on the same class trip to the one and only, Parfum Palace. Being given a writing assignment for history class, Melody made sure to be on the trip. Princess Allie, daughter of a very wealthy family and princess of the Parfum Palce, had finally turned eighteen. With her new age came a new status; eligible. In other words, she was now of age to be married. However, like everything else in her little world, it had to be done her way. After proposing a competition for her hand to her parents, they seemed open to the idea and put out a notice to all of Kalos, inviting several wealthy families and trainers to her birthday celebration where the announcement would be made. During the party, Princess Allie takes a tumble off the balcony, straight into the arms of Seth... The beautifully made cover was done by @ImberLapis, as were the banners!

It's been months since the First Augur had vanished after seeking out the last of the cults of Torren. Having not been heard from since, a new Augur by the name of Jaern has risen to defend the land from the evil that still plagues it. With promises of a hopeful future and the destruction of the remaining cults, the citizens of Torren are able to be at peace... or so they thought. Cover by the fantastically talented @ImberLapis

Pokéstar Studios, the epicenter for entertainment in Unova, has been seeing some major setbacks as of late. With the latest flop of the first release of their newest movie, Lucario Man, Mr. Stu Deeoh has his trusted scout hold auditions for a remake of the disastrous movie in hopes that things will somehow turn around. Enter Ivan Sinclair, a 25 year old up and coming actor from Virbank City. Having owned every comic release of Lucario Man since its debut when he was twelve, he was more than excited when he heard that there were auditions being held in Nimbasa City for the role of his childhood hero. But after failing to make the cut during the first round of auditions, he finds himself inside a local club with his childhood friend and rival, Tommy Moon, a journalist from Driftveil City, trying to forget his recent failure. Seeing the distress of his friend, Tommy makes it a point to introduce him to Elesa Kamitsure, the most influential woman in Nimbasa City, who offers him a part-time job as an assistant Gym Leader which he gladly accepts. During his first day on the job, the same movie scout that sought out potential stars, visits the gym after hearing word of an intense trainer battling on Elesa's behalf. With the promise of a new career on the rise, and the potential for romance coming into bloom, what started as a mere spark of interest will turn into something so electrifying that it will blow up the power grid.

Gabriel West, born on February 14th, in the year 2000, was just like any other senior in high school. Living in New York, Gabriel had a pretty good life. Albeit he was labeled the nerdiest student in the school due to his love of Pokémon and other anime, Gabriel was a well-liked young man. He owned every Pokémon game ever made, his favorites being the fourth generation games. One day, after being picked up on the bus for school, the engine catches fire and the bus ends up bursting into flames, snuffing out the life of the youth. But due to a strange twist of fate, Gabriel wakes up in an eerily familiar setting. The shock soon hits him and he soon realizes that he is no longer himself. He was reborn...as the one individual he liked the least in the entire Pokémon franchise. Gabriel West, has been reborn... ...as Barry... Arceus help him... This fantastic cover was done by ImberLapis

For Team Snagem, life was simple. Wake up. Eat. Steal Pokémon from unsuspecting trainers and ship them off to another criminal syndicate named Cipher who turns them into Shadow Pokémon. Go to sleep and then wake up and do the whole thing all over again. Yes, everything was going smoothly, until some jackass blew up their lab and made off with the device that allowed them to steal Pokémon and uses it to dismantle the organization. To make matters worse, it was their top Snagger. And because of this event, the most powerful criminal syndicate in Orre now has their full attention focused on him. Wes soon finds himself in a battle against Pokémon with virtually no weaknesses, and with little means to stop them, he is hard-pressed to succeed, until something within Wes causes the tide of the battle to turn giving rise to a power that Cipher wasn't prepared for, and a romance that Wes didn't count on.

Brendan Birch is the son of the famous Professor Birch of Hoenn. At 19 years of age, he has finally decided to go on his journey. Along the way, he will make new friends as well as enemies and be caught up in a struggle that threatens the very existence of humans and Pokémon alike... Courtney is an Admin of Team Magma. She has a brilliant mind and shows little to no interest in anyone or anything, save for the goal of Team Magma, science and...Brendan whom she finds interesting, and pursues relentlessly to the point where she starts to see a completely different side of herself. One she never knew existed. Two people... Two opposing sides... One giant conflict... And one quirky romance... Analyzing... Processing... Deleting...

[Highest Ranking: #1 in Insurgence Also, Unedited Mess] The Torren Region- a beautiful region, however crawling with evil cults that take worshipping a Legendary Pokèmon to a whole new level. A screwed up level. You already know the five existing Cults- The Sky, Darkrai, Infernal, Perfection, and Abyssal Cults, and how they're all feared in their time. But what if they're was another secret one? One biding it's time until it's their time to strike? Angelica, the legacy of a familiar First Augur, became a victim of the first cult of Torren, which now is slowly driving her to the brink of madness with rage and a dire lust for revenge, with a new thirst that can only be quenched by the blood about to be shed in her path, and with a little bit of planning and bargaining, her bloody revenge grows closer every hour. Torren's darkest hours are upon them, and this new Cult's quest for power grows in the shadows, waiting for their time to make themselves known and leave a trail of destruction in their wake. Of course, no one said that this adventure would be easy for anyone. During the adventure, loyalties will be tested, friendships will be broken, unlikely alliances will be formed, and the final truth will be terrifying. It is finally time for prophecies to unfold, and heroes to arise to face their destinies once and for all. --------------- STATUS- Ongoing, with mostly random update times, but trying to update at least once a month. (Rated 13+ for mild cursing and violence) (Quick Note- Most of the events happen in a different order.) ------------- Start Date- 6-23-18 End Date- ???

*cover made by Juni_Penguin_* WARNING: THIS IS THE 4TH BOOK IN THE HBOD SERIES! After half a year since their time in Unova, Zeno and Alex find themselves drifting towards Alex's home region; Hoenn. Desiring only to enjoy the tropical region with her boyfriend, Alex tries to keep her past as far away as she possibly can. But when her brother steps back into her life, things become complicated. Still recovering from the massive weather disaster a few years back, Hoenn is once again reinitiating its Pokémon League. And when a sickly childhood friend sets his sights on winning, Alex agrees to help in any way she can. Yet she can't help but worry that he may not have what it takes. As both new and familiar faces return, Zeno and Alex once again embark on a new journey together, one they hope is full of adventure and peace. But when the mysteries begin to pile up and destinies unravel, the drums of war will sound, and the lament of the Draconids will be known to all.