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

"The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is." -Winston Churchill ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Out of all jobs available in any region, being the champion is the most difficult. Why? It involves cunning, skills, politics, and such a patriotically bound spirit that it is enough to completely overwhelm a person. So naturally when 18 year old Crystal Sharp, who has 3 weeks of being the champion of Kanto, and her motivations are clear when the solution isn't, has to try something new. So, by suggestion and pure chance she does one thing to change the rest of her life- she goes into disguise Getting involved in the political affairs of other regions, hunting criminals with a group of new people, and making both friends and enemies alike one thing is for sure: Crystal is in for her share of the excitement, good or bad.

Bizarre events bring together a homebody named Alice and a solitarian known as Ken. Races, tournaments, and other trials appear left and right, forcing the two to learn how to work together. Ancient tales speaking of legendary Pokémon connect Alice and Ken to trouble they couldn't have ever imagined even in their wildest dreams. Ghosts of the past appear seemingly out of nowhere. A corrupt organization with hidden ties across the world stalks them, lusting after godly power. The duo will need each other in order to face the danger lurking in the shadows. Will their bond stay strong, or will it snap under pressure? ------------------------------------------------------- ✩ Pokémon Watty Awards 2017 ✩ -2nd Place in the Romance category -Best Beginning ✩ 5th Place in Blackbrew: Anime Fanfic Competition 2017

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...

Sam Baker's life is about to change forever. When the shy boy is diagnosed with life threatening brain conditions, all hope seems lost. However, one maverick doctor suggests the unthinkable: a brain transplant. When donors aren't exactly knocking at the door, an even more extreme alternative is put forward. Now fused with the power of an Alakazam, Sam is transformed into a completely new creature. He's Zam the Hybrid! Despite having an IQ of near 5000, it's a whole new world for Zam and he's got a lot to learn very quickly. Can he defeat the reigning chess world champion? Will he ever become a respectable detective? Can he dismantle the flawed government and save the region from the money making schemes of the greedy? And will he ever understand slang? Winner of Best Humour in the 2017 Pokémon Watty Awards. Contains strong language and some adult themes. Huge thanks to @Sheare for making me this amazing cover!

A cold and bitter wind. An evil organization craving retribution following their failure two years prior. And a teenage girl brave enough to stand up for what is right when Unova is missing their famous heroine. Unfortunately, one small slip up from Rosa has thrown her into a desperate situation. But when her unlikely lifesaver steps in, the flames of hope remain alive and burn as brightly as ever. As the two team up during Unova's most desperate hour, Rosa soon discovers she is filling a void: both in saving her beloved region and in the boy's aching heart. Can these two save the place they love from Team Plasma's horrible schemes? Can they remain true to themselves as they suffer from the fallout? And where does the former Champion fit into all of this? ~Won 3rd place in the Adventure Category (previously Romance) of the 2018 Pokémon Wattpad Awards!~ ~ A HUGE thank you to @ImberLapis for the beautiful cover!~ ~Formally known as Unova's Last Stand~

Kanto knows the pains of war: the conflicts, the corruption, and the deaths. Ever since the nation suffered its first civil war, Kanto continued to thrive under the reign of Queen Rin. However, she lost many of her knights in battle including her right hand man, Andrew Fraverden, his best knight. Queen Rin took his orphaned daughter under her wing. Soul, the said daughter, trained vigorously, facing a series of discriminatory hardships in order to continue her father's legacy. With the help of Sir Aaron, another aura guardian, Soul was able to achieve greatness at a young age. However, it seems that another war between two foreign nations might just make its way into Kanto. In order to prevent another tragedy, Soul, Sir Aaron, and four more knights are sent out to gather vital information to prevent another tragedy. Is it possible for history to repeat itself once more? Will the knights be able to prevent another war and protect the Kingdom of Rota? » Black Brew 2017 2nd Place Winner « » Pokémon Watty Awards 2017 3rd Place Winner: Adventure Category « » Pokémon Watty Awards 2017 Special Award: Best Depiction of Setting «

The Heroes of Truth and Ideals have left the Unova region, leaving behind chaos that eventually settled. But what hadn't settled however, were the remaining sparks of false liberation that have begun to flare and grow when left unchecked. Nathan Acress, a new Trainer hoping to make it to the top and become Unova's Champion. His twin sister Rosalyn, a young woman along for the ride who dreams of becoming an assistant to Professor Juniper. And Hugh Vallance, a mutual friend who refuses the help of others and is haunted by the memory of a white-haired stranger who ruined his and his little sister's lives. These three set out on their journeys together but soon end up wrapped in a tangled web of secrecy, revenge plots, regional dominance, and forgotten legends. With the guidance of an undercover Trainer that knows far more than he lets on, the young teens find themselves dragged though a torrent of events they never would have expected to encounter... Events that reveal what is causing the unseasonal cold, and what chills the wind may carry in the near future. [This is a retelling of B/W2 with moderate plot and major character differences, usage of some headcanons, and is mainly influenced by the games mechanics-wise] •Pokémon is owned by Nintendo and GameFreak •Images used for chapters and cover aren't mine •I don't own any of the canon Pokémon characters mentioned in this story •This story is rated "Mild" for occasional violence and some darker scenes/themes

Steven Stone: Champion of the Hoenn region, Mega Evolution user, and avid stone collector. Although no one knows his past, or how he even came to be Champion, behind every gem lies an untold tale of formation... Nine years before the Hoenn Primal Crisis, a younger Steven Stone has been forced to study for most of his life to prepare for becoming the next president of the Devon Corporation. His entire life changes when he receives Meteor, a Beldum with companionship to offer and more than enough to say about it. Once the duo take part in and win their first battle, Steven realizes that he's meant to be a Pokémon Trainer and eventually leaves home. Not long into his travels, Steven encounters an organization of people with twisted morals and an even more twisted way of expressing them. It doesn't take long to discover what they want- him. With assistance from Meteor, a few new allies, and an intriguing girl named Arietta, Steven can only hope he's able to elude capture so the organization won't ensure the downfall of not only the Devon Corporation, but potentially Hoenn itself. [This story uses some headcanons, is placed in the Omega Ruby timeline, and is mainly influenced by the games lore and mechanics-wise] •2nd place winner of the 2017 Pokémon Watties Action/Adventure Category and winner of the "Best Trainer Book" Special Award •I don't own the images and videos used for this story's chapters