Rise From The Ashes (A Pokemon Rewrite)

On the first day of his journey with his rebellious starter, Ash befriends two foreign Pokemon; a Riolu and a Treecko. Ash is seriously injured by Pikachu after saving the young Pokemon from a Thunderbolt, but they and their tribe save his life. Having gained the ability to talk to Pokemon, a more sound and calm mindset, Ash sets off to truly accomplish his dream of becoming a Pokemon Master. But unknown to him, a darker presence looms.

Original Fanfic by Dragonsrule18
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