Pokemon: Reborn as Ash, I Claim the Silver Conference Championship

On the eve of the Silver Conference, Ash opens his eyes after being reborn into his own body, standing in the passage leading to the quarterfinals. Across from him is Harrison, and Blaziken is ready to enter the arena. In his previous life, he was eliminated here. This time, he has returned with over a decade of Pokemon gaming experience. Matchups, movesets, strategies, and type advantages are all etched into his mind.

In the first battle, Pikachu takes on Blaziken with Volt Tackle and learns a new move as it claims victory. In the second, Totodile uses Bite to lock down Sneasel, then finishes it with a tail swing. In the third, Snorlax uses Rest, then turns the tables on Hypno with Bide. The audience is stunned, the commentator pounds the table and roars, and after the match Harrison shakes his hand and says, “You've changed.”

With the Silver Conference title secured, Misty stands at a fork in Viridian Forest, pushing the bicycle that's just been repaired and preparing to return to Cerulean Gym. Ash slips the Poké Ball containing the Totodile he just received into her bicycle basket. “Let it keep you company on the road to becoming a Water-type master.” Misty's eyes redden. She takes his hat and puts it on her own head. “Once I become a Gym Leader, I'll come find you and travel with you again.”

Ash turns to look toward Hoenn, and Pikachu leaps onto his shoulder.

“Let's go. Next stop: the Ever Grande Conference. The champion's name should be Ash this time.”

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.