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Ryan Vell has always wondered what lies beyond the familiar fields and legends of his home in Twinleaf Town.
So when the time comes to begin his Pokémon journey, Ryan makes an unexpected choice.
Instead of traveling across Sinnoh, he leaves everything he knows behind and sets sail for the distant Kanto region with his loyal partner, Turtwig.
Ryan isn't chasing a prophecy. He hasn't been chosen by a Legendary Pokémon, and he doesn't even know what kind of Trainer he wants to become yet.
He simply wants to discover the world beyond the horizon.
Along the way, Ryan joins forces with Elaine, an adventurous Kanto Trainer and her Eevee, and Trace, a knowledgeable young Pokémon researcher traveling with Cubone. Together, the three explore Kanto, challenge Gym Leaders, encounter unfamiliar Pokémon, uncover ancient legends, and stumble into dangers far greater than any of them expected.
Ryan also gains a persistent rival in Gary Oak, whose confidence and skill constantly push him to improve, while Team Rocket agents Butch and Cassidy quickly learn that the curious Trainer from Sinnoh has an unfortunate habit of interfering with their operations.
But Ryan's adventure isn't the only journey unfolding across Kanto.
Somewhere out there, a Trainer named Ash Ketchum travels alongside Pikachu, carrying a mysterious Rainbow Wing and following a path toward Ho-Oh. Their journeys occasionally cross, turning two separate adventures into unexpected friendships, battles, and moments neither Trainer will forget.
Yet while Ash follows the path chosen for him, Ryan must discover something different.
His own path.
And waiting back home in Sinnoh is Dawn-Ryan's childhood friend, the girl who understands him better than anyone, and someone whose place in his heart may be far more important than either of them realizes.