Imagine a Pokémon world that shared the complexities and cruelties of our own adult lives.
Until now, Ash’s journey on our screens always felt like a fairy tale, complete with a perfect, happy ending. But as we navigate the real world, don’t we all know by now? We know that fairy tales are never the whole truth.
Ever wondered what became of Ash after he climbed to the very top as the World Champion?
This story serves as my answer to that very question. The world has moved forward five years—a stretch of time that once felt like it would never pass. Here, we follow Mina, a fifteen-year-old girl tasked with assassinating the World Champion, and Ash, who is forced to confront both a brutal truth and his own harrowing powerlessness.
This is a story for those of us who once watched Pokémon with childhood innocence, but have now grown into the adults of today. I hope you enjoy the journey, and I would be deeply grateful for your thoughts and feedback in the comments.
Thank you.