In a world where Ash Ketchum never exsited, who could fill the role of Pokemon Master? A boy named Jacob Core steps up to the plate determined to become the greatest Pokemon Trainer in the world, and it all starts in Pallet Town! Will he succeed? Or will he fall to the wayside like so many others before him? Read to find out! Disclaimer: I own nothing except the Oc's (any images I use belong to their respective owners.) And original chapters I come up with. There will also be occasional changes made to chapters when I feel like it's needed so be warned.