Pokemon: Book One: The Dark Hearted

Do you want to be a Pokemon trainer?

Do you want to catch Pokemon?

Do you want to travel the world with a companion by your side?

Maybe you haven't realized this, but have you ever wondered if that companion of yours really wants to be with you? Not all Pokemon want to be beaten up and injured in gym battles so their trainer gets the badge. No, not all Pokemon are like that.

Do you think they want to be torn from their home and their family so you can drag them around and keep them imprisoned in a little space you call a Pokeball?

My name is Hex. Well, humans seem to feel the need to rename Pokemon, so you might as well call me Horn or Dare. I am an Absol, and really, I know Pokemon are more than just tools for the humans. They have lives too.

I can prove it. I'll tell you my story, human, but only if you'll take the time to listen...