come with me, wretch, who are weighed down. / © girldirt astarion x fem!oc canon divergent based on the 'pale elf' questline started september 12th 2023

It's tough being on your own in the nation of Caelum when you're a child. You have to fend for yourself in an unforgiving world of pirates, moral-less thieves and murderers, and airborne islands that spell death the moment you fall off one of them. It's even tougher being somebody who everyone and their aunt wants to either kill or capture for a prize, all because you can, to put it simply and literally, "make magic happen." But do you know what's even tougher than all of that? Being both of those along with having no memory of any of it along with every last shred of your past, even your last name. So my name is Loto, and welcome to my world. [This story takes place in the world of The Isles of Gracidea by Cora-chan but can be read independently from the aforementioned story] •1rst place winner of the 2019 Pokémon Watties Miscellaneous Category and winner of the "Best Supporting Character" and "Best Platonic Relationship" Special Awards •I don't own the images and music tracks used for this story's chapters

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

Kate is an introvert often seen as weak for her size, so she overcompensates by burying herself in books to build up on her knowledge rather than her muscle. Although, a brash idiot named Keith doesn't really understand that, and he believes that strength is the only way to truly succeed at being a Pokemon Ranger: a protector of the Pokemon and people of this world. Despite their overwhelming, polar-opposite personalities and very different ideals, an unlikely, yet successful partnership blossoms between the two on their adventures, and maybe even something more. (Vatonageshipping fanfic. Don't own cover images, just edited them)

Current Cover and Banners by @ImberLapis Zeno, a teen on the run from his past life, finds his way to Alola in hopes of restarting his life as a regular Pokémon Trainer with his partner, Growlithe. However, no matter how hard he tries, he can't fully escape the darkness of his past. His journey leads him to make friendships and experience the joys of being a trainer, but shadows loom over his future. As an ancient prophecy resurfaces, foretelling of the one who must rise to defeat the rising Shadow, several evil teams begin to prepare for their own endgames. Despite all this, one still wishes to reject his destiny as the Hero Born of Darkness. Journey to Alola and witness a new tale unfold as one must discover his role in the events playing out before him. With his own demons to deal with, Zeno now has to shoulder the responsibility of being the hero. Alola can be fun and bright, full of joyful laughter, but darkness is on the horizon and this tropical region will never be the same again.

In a world full of floating islands, sky pirates, exiled magicians, and Pokémon, peace is difficult to maintain. Shaymin, kind Pokémon who'd guided travelers once man learned how to fly, were hunted to extinction for their Gracideas: magical flowers said to bring grand fortune. Since their disappearance, everything in Caelum has begun to fall apart. With natural disasters destroying the land, powerful criminals seeking revenge on the innocent, and countries preparing to go war, hope is all but lost. Runaway pirate August Gold has done the unthinkable and stolen the last known Shaymin from the infamously vicious Captain Calico. In an attempt to become wealthy quickly, August will accidentally uncover the mystery behind the isles' destruction. After all, one doesn't escape the life of magic and piracy that easily. ------------------------------------------------------- ✩ Pokémon Watty Awards 2019 ✩ -1st Place in the Adventure category -Most Polished Prose -Best Depiction of Setting -Pushing Boundaries

There exists a power that has dwelled in the land of Hyrule for countless millennia. It is the power that helped create the land, one that is coveted by many. Every few thousand years, three people are fortunate-or perhaps unfortunate-enough to receive it. And in the current era, the three have been bestowed this power once again. A sharp-tongued thief who insists on running from his past despite hating that concept, a headstrong heiress who loves myths and legends but doesn't expect to be swept up in one herself, and a desperate king who just wishes for him and his people to be respected. One welcomes their power, one despises it, and one depends on it for their survival. But no matter the circumstances of how they came about their power, each of these people has to ask themselves this question: "Are you truly worthy?" •I don't own the images and music tracks used for this story's chapters

As I write this letter to you, all I have to say is... I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I lied to all three of you. Living a life of lies has taught me that it comes with a price, and now I'm paying it. My name IS Rena Deveraux; that wasn't a lie. But I never wanted to be a Ranger... That's not why I was at the Ranger School. I am so, so sorry that I lied to you, but the truth is... I'm a thief. And you...you were my assignment, and I was to think of you as nothing more than that. It wasn't personal, I promise you. It was just business. I thought I could outrun the law my whole life and never get caught. Never did I once think that the law applied to me, or that my actions would catch up to me one day. It never crossed my mind...not even once. I was so confident, which made my downfall inevitable. I left my back turned for one second and I lost it all. No words can describe the feeling I get when I look at your face... That look of pain, and sadness... Your eyes are filled with nothing but hate and disdain when they meet my gaze. Honestly, I'm surprised that you haven't killed me for what I've done to you. I'm afraid this is the end, and I will never see you again. You can hate me for the rest of your life. I understand... What I did to you is unforgivable, and I don't deserve your forgiveness. I don't deserve to see your smile ever again. My biggest regret is that I will never get to properly say good-bye to you. So, I must do it in this letter. Good-bye, my Prince Charming. I will never forget you. Take care of Rhythimi and Isaac for me, and please...apologize to them on my behalf, since I can't do it myself. Oh, and one more thing, Keith. Assuming that you didn't just tear this letter up upon receiving it, I just wanted to say... I've told you a lot of lies since the moment we first met... But my feelings for you were never one of them. {Pokémon Ranger Shadows of Almia fanfiction; cover art was just photoshopped by me}

[1st place winner of the 2016 Pokemon Watty Awards Adventure Category] A few months have passed since the events of Pokemon White and Hilbert, a now jaded Hero of Unova is searching for a place in a world that is at peace. He sets off for the Kanto Region for a much needed break but in a twist of fate finds himself shipwrecked on an unfamiliar new land. Thousands of miles away from home, Hilbert is whisked away into a rip-roaring adventure that would test his wit, strength, and relationships with those close to him. Our hero will be plunged into a world of danger and deceit where he will meet new enemies, a possible love interest - and a deadly new plot that threatens to bring the world into an age of destruction. [This book is rated PG13, but its target audience are young adults 15 years and older] *Pokemon and the canon characters belong to Nintendo. The story, non-canon characters and the book cover belong to ME.*