And most importantly, because I'm used to the current Pokémon game translations and not the old ones.
For example, Pidgeot is now called Big Pidgeot, and so on.
In the Pokémon world's Pallet Town, a tranquil morning was just dawning.
Pallet Town is a small village in the Kanto region, where people live in harmony with Pokémon.
The sun had just risen from the east, casting golden rays that illuminated the two-story house in the town.
This small house belonged to an ordinary family, its owners being Delia and her son, Ash.
Five-year-old Ash was still an innocent and naive child.
He hadn't reached the age of ten to receive his first Pokémon, so his life was full of curiosity and fantasy.
That night, Ash went to bed early in his room on the second floor.
He lay on his soft bed, covered by a Pokémon-themed blanket, and soon drifted off to sleep.
His room was filled with toy Pokémon models and picture books, and outside the window, the distinct chirping of crickets and the distant calls of Aura birds filled the air, everything was so peaceful.
However, this dream was destined to be extraordinary.
In his dream, Ash felt himself floating in an endless starry sky.
Surrounded by twinkling stars and colorful energy streams, suddenly, a colossal figure appeared before him.
It was the legendary Creator Pokémon Ash had seen in Professor Oak's lab—Arceus.
Its body was immense, encircled by 18 glowing Plates, like a guardian of the universe.
Arceus's voice echoed like thunder, yet it carried a benevolent warmth.
"Ash," Arceus's voice resonated directly in Ash's mind, "I have chosen you."
Ash blinked in his dream; he felt he was just a child, how could he face such an existence?
"You... you are Arceus? The Creator Pokémon? Why are you looking for me? I'm only five, I don't even have a Pokémon!"
Arceus nodded slightly, its eyes twinkling with wisdom.
"Yes, I am Arceus, the creator and guardian of the Pokémon world.
I am here because this world is facing an unprecedented crisis.
Eleven years from now, an evil energy will sweep across the entire world, bringing about a cataclysmic disaster.
This energy will distort space and time, destroying everything—towns, forests, oceans, and even Pokémon themselves."
As it spoke, Arceus showed Ash visions of the future.
Terrifying scenes unfolded before Ash's eyes: Pallet Town in the Kanto region was enveloped in darkness, and countless Pokémon struggled in agony;
Evil energy surged like a tide, engulfing the Silver Conference stadium in Johto and the forests of Hoenn; the mountains of Sinnoh collapsed, and the cities of Unova turned to ruins;
The romantic city of Kalos was consumed by flames, the beaches of Alola became scorched earth; the beautiful landscapes of Galar and Paldea also met a grim fate.
Pokémon wailed, humans fled, and the entire world seemed to tremble in an apocalypse.
Ash's eyes widened, and he felt an unprecedented fear.
"Is... is this real? Why would something like this happen? What can I do? I'm just a child!"
Arceus's tone became resolute.
"Precisely because you are young, you have the potential to become the key to changing the future.
I have chosen you as my proxy.
You will save this Pokémon world.
I cannot directly intervene, as the balance of the universe does not allow it, but I can grant you power."
Ash swallowed, a surge of courage welling up in his heart.
"Okay... I'm willing to try.
Tell me, what do I need to do?"
Arceus responded with satisfaction: "First, I will grant you three divine artifacts and a special ability.
The first divine artifact is the azure flute.
It will transform into a necklace, hanging around your neck.
This artifact will allow you to attract all Pokémon and make them naturally fond of you.
More importantly, it will enable you to Mega Evolve Pokémon holding a Mega Evolution ite without a Key Stone;
Use Z-Moves with Pokémon holding a Z-Crystal without a Z-Ring; absorb Dynamax particles to Dynamax Pokémon; and even directly Terastallize Pokémon.
It can also inform you about Pokémon's information and abilities, such as their types, moves, and weaknesses."
Ash's mouth hung open in astonishment.
"Wow, that sounds incredibly powerful! But how do I use it?"
"It will naturally merge with you," Arceus continued, "The second divine artifact is a small world.
This is an independent dimensional space, containing environments suitable for 18 types of Pokémon—volcanic areas for Fire-type Pokémon,
Ocean worlds for Water-type Pokémon, and so on.
There are also many Ultra Wormholes leading to Ultra Space, where you can encounter powerful Pokémon; after defeating Pokémon in Dynamax or Terastallize Dens,
You can catch them or obtain rare items; furthermore, space-time distortions will occasionally occur, transferring Pokémon or other items, and although the timing is not fixed, this will be a valuable resource for you."
Ash's eyes lit up.
"A small world? So I can go on adventures anytime?"
"Yes, but use it cautiously," Arceus warned, "The third divine artifact is my eighteen Plates.
Each Plate corresponds to a type and will grant you immunity to attacks of those eighteen types—Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Ground, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel, Fairy, and Normal types.
However, these Plates cannot be directly used by Pokémon; they can only enhance you."
After speaking, Arceus bestowed these divine artifacts upon Ash.
The eighteen Plates and the small world transformed into streaks of light, entering Ash's body.
Ash felt a warm current spread throughout his body, while the azure flute transformed into an exquisite pendant, hanging around his neck.
It looked like a silver wheel, engraved with mysterious patterns.
"Finally, this special ability will allow you to communicate with Pokémon without barriers; you will understand their language, and they will understand your words.
At the same time, I have activated the hidden Aura within you.
I will teach you how to cultivate and master it—focus your mind, feel the surrounding Aura energy, and then release it through your will, for example, by forming an Aura Sphere."
Ash tried it in his dream; he closed his eyes and felt a blue energy flow within his body.
"Wow, I can feel it! This is cool!"
"Remember, Ash," Arceus concluded, "This world needs you.
Study every day and prepare to face future challenges.
When you wake up, everything will begin."
The dream ended, and Ash suddenly sat up in bed.
The room was still quiet, and sunlight streamed in through the window.
He touched the azure flute pendant around his neck, recalling the scenes from his dream.
Those apocalyptic images made his heart pound, but he knew he had to act.
From that day on, Ash began to study every day—he used the azure flute to check Pokémon information, practiced Aura, and even simulated battle scenarios in his mind.
He was determined to become stronger.
The next morning, Ash woke up early and ran to find his mother, Delia.
"Mom! Mom! Guess what happened last night? Arceus came to see me!"
Delia was in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
She turned around and said with a smile, "Oh, Ash, you must have been dreaming again, weren't you?
Arceus? That's a legendary Pokémon.
Here, have some milk."
Ash shook his head eagerly.
"It wasn't a dream, Mom! It was real! It showed me the disaster eleven years from now—the whole world destroyed by evil energy!
Towns burned, Pokémon cried out... It chose me as its proxy and gave me divine artifacts!"
Delia frowned.
She put down the plate she was holding and knelt to look at Ash.
"Sweetie, that sounds too incredible.
You know, Arceus is a legend, and we children shouldn't just talk about such things.
Maybe you've been reading too many Pokémon picture books?"
Ash tugged at her sleeve, unwilling to give up.
"No, Mom, listen to me! It gave me the azure flute, a small world, and eighteen Plates.
And now, I can talk to Pokémon!
Look, this pendant around my neck is the azure flute."
Delia shook her head.
"Ash, I know you love Pokémon, but this might just be a dream.
Come, let's go ask Professor Oak.
He's an expert; maybe he can explain it to you."
They went to Professor Oak's lab together.
Professor Oak was a kind old man, busy researching Pokémon data.
Seeing Ash and Delia enter, he smiled and said, "Oh, Delia and Ash! Is something wrong?"
Ash couldn't wait to speak.
"Professor Oak! Last night, Arceus appeared in my dream!
It showed me future disasters and gave me divine artifacts!
Look, this is the azure flute!"
Professor Oak pushed up his glasses and responded with a smile, "Arceus?
Ash, your little head is always full of such wonderful ideas.
But the Pokémon world isn't that simple.
The Creator Pokémon doesn't just appear, especially not to a five-year-old."
Delia chimed in, "Yes, Professor.
He also said he could talk to Pokémon.
This child has been reading too many books lately."
Ash grew anxious.
He pulled out one of the eighteen Plates from his clothes—the Fist Plate.
"No, look!
This is real!
Arceus gave it to me!
It can make me immune to Fighting-type attacks!"
Professor Oak took the Plate and examined it carefully.
It emitted a strange energy.
He scanned it with an instrument, and the screen displayed abnormal fluctuations.
"This... this is impossible!
This Plate has unknown energy waves!
Ash, how did you get it?"
Ash said excitedly, "Arceus gave it to me!
Also, I can use the azure flute to show you visions of the future!"
With that, Ash concentrated, using the power of the azure flute to transmit the dream images to Professor Oak's computer.
Horrifying scenes immediately appeared on the screen: evil energy engulfing the world, Pokémon struggling in agony.
Professor Oak's eyes widened.
"What... what is this?
Where did this video come from?
Ash, are you sure this is real?"
Delia was also shocked.
"Oh my, Professor, this looks too real.
Could everything Ash said be true?"
Professor Oak took a deep breath.
"I must report this to the Pokémon League headquarters.
Chairman Goodshow needs to know about this."
He immediately contacted headquarters, reporting Ash's experience and the video of the future visions to Chairman Goodshow via video conference.
Chairman Goodshow, the head of the Pokémon League, said solemnly, "Professor Oak, this matter is too serious.
We must convene all regional League branches.
The Chairmen, Champions, and Elite Four of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, and Paldea must all attend the meeting."
Professor Oak nodded.
"I understand, Chairman.
The Chairman of the Galar region is Chairman Rose, what about the Chairmen of the other regions?"
Goodshow quickly arranged: "The Chairman of the Kanto region is Elias, an experienced coordinator; the Chairman of the Johto region is Mina, who focuses on Pokémon conservation;
The Chairman of the Hoenn region is Glenn, a young strategy expert; the Chairman of the Sinnoh region is Sera, a research scholar; the Chairman of the Unova region is Victor, skilled in battle training;
The Chairman of Kalos is Ye Qingqing, who promotes Mega Evolution research; the Chairman of the Alola region is Haku, a Z-Move expert; the Chairman of the Paldea region is Olivia, who specializes in Terastallize technology.
These individuals are not the local Champions but dedicated League leaders."
Three days later, the League meeting was held at the headquarters near Pallet Town.
Chairman Goodshow conveyed Ash's video and story to everyone.
Chairman Elias said, "This is incredible, a five-year-old chosen?"
Chairman Mina added, "But that video... we cannot ignore it."
Other Chairmen and Champions also discussed, with Chairman Rose (Galar Chairman) stating, "If this is true, we must fully support Ash."
Meanwhile, on the third day, Ash went to play in the forest.
He used the azure flute to attract some Pokémon, and they naturally gathered around him.
Among them, an owl Pokémon said to him, "Hoohoo! (Hello!)"
Ash smiled and replied, "Hello! I'm Ash."
(Others heard Ash talking to himself.)
Suddenly, he heard a struggle.
Upon closer inspection, a Shinny Ralts was caught by a Pokémon Hunter.
The hunter had tied it with a rope and ordered his Mightyena to guard it.
"Don't move, little one.
This Shinny Ralts will fetch a good price!"
Ralts cried out in fear: "Ralts! Ralts! (Help me! Don't let them take me!)"
Ash immediately rushed forward.
"Let it go! You can't hurt Pokémon!"
The hunter laughed, "A little kid? Mightyena, go teach him a lesson!"
Mightyena pounced on Ash, but Ash recalled Arceus's teachings.
He activated the power of the Fist Plate within him, strengthening his Aura, and then released a blue Aura Sphere.
"Go, Aura Sphere!"
The Aura Sphere struck Mightyena, knocking it down.
The hunter tried to escape, but Ash subdued him with his Aura.
"You're caught!"
Ash took the hunter to town and handed him over to Jenny.
She was the local police officer.
"Thank you, Ash.
This guy is a notorious Pokémon Hunter.
We'll handle him."
Ralts looked gratefully at Ash: "Ralts! (Thank you for saving me!)"
Ash knelt down.
"Don't worry, I understand.
You don't want to leave me, do you?"
Ralts nodded: "Ralts! (Yes, I want to follow you!)"
Professor Oak gave Ash a Poké Ball, and Ash used it to catch Ralts.
"Welcome aboard, partner!"
From that day on, Ash's adventure officially began.
He knew there would be more challenges in the future, but with these powers, he was ready.