Chapter one (AKPKMN)

Prologue: An ignoble end and a humble new beginning.
Earth, year 2200.
The end is nigh... so many have said that, but Hadrian 'Harry' Potter was witnessing it.
Harry hadn't had an easy life... His parents were murdered and he was sent to live with his vile aunt and uncle where he was malnourished, physically and psychologically abused, used as a mistreated servant, and forced to dumb himself down to below his idiotic cousins grades. Harry was lucky to still secretly grow his intelligence and prepare for his future.
It was at age eleven that Harry thought he was free of them... he was told that he was a wizard. Harry was thrilled beyond words and threw himself into his studies and new (or is it old?) culture. Harry was sorted into Ravenclaw and he focused on his studies and self-improvement... and then he learned that his parents murderer still went free when he went to protect a Philosopher's Stone.
After surviving that Harry stepped up his studies... He studied hard and he hired tutors and tested out of Potions, History of Magic, and Defense Against the Dark Arts and even pursued a Mastery in them despite the objections of Hogwarts Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. Despite the massive work load, harassment from idiots who believed that he was the Heir of Slytherin and petrifying students, and the escape of Sirius Black and public revelation of his innocence Harry had achieved his three masteries. Life seemed to be getting better for Harry.
And then his fourth year happened.
Bartemius 'Barty' Crouch Jr. put Harry's name into the Goblet of Fire, and the school turned against him once more. Harry won the damn thing to spite them all and then called them all fickle and unworthy of being saved from Voldemort.
After discovering Tom's horcruxes, Harry did just that and even took the Deathly Hallows for himself in the process, defeating Tom in an hour long duel and then leading the purge of his powerbase.
When it was all said and done and everyone wanted to grovel and praise him and girls tried seducing him, he said 'fuck you' to everyone and went and did whatever he wanted. Getting anywhere near his stalker Ginny Weasley wasn't one of them, and that's for damn sure.
Harry completed his education and then traveled to learn magic and enjoy life some... but even that was lessened by foreign followers of Voldemort trying to kill him and getting slaughtered. The only person that they managed to kill was Harry's godfather Sirius and oh boy did they suffer for it. Harry killed their children, who also tried killing him, and made them all watch.
After that, Harry mostly slept around, performed his political duties, and continued learning at muggle university.
It was when Harry finally had another chance at happiness, by marrying someone that he actually loved, and discovering that Ginny Weasley killed her that Harry just gave up on being happy. He still tortured Ginny Weasley to death; lasting for months as punishment. Arranging for Ronald, Percival, and Molly Weasley to all die slowly for their involvement was a bonus... a bonus that did nothing to heal him. They wanted access to the Potter and Black wealth... they died for their greed. Oh people tried pinning it on him, but Harry was extremely careful and got away with the murders.
Life hadn't improved afterward, most believed him Dark for getting real justice and Harry didn't care. They were all sheep and if he wanted their opinions then he would give them new ones to spout.
So it was in the year 2200, as Earth and humanities death at the metaphorical hands of a supernova that Harry finally smiled due to true happiness. Harry should soon be reunited with his parents, godfather, and his beloved Daphne... the only girl that he had ever loved. Harry was saddened by humanities death, but at this point it was a mercy killing... oh people tried to better the world, but they mostly failed and if they actually succeeded then it was undone less than a generation later by a silver tongued con man who desired political power.
As the supernova drew near, Harry only had one thing to say in regards to Earth and humanity.
"Good riddance... we shall stain this amazing universe no longer. We shall not spread our diseases, failed political and religious ideologies, our carelessness, stupidity, and ignorance to anywhere else. Goodbye..." Harry muttered as himself, humanity, and Earth were all consumed and erased.
And then, of course, he did not rejoin his family and was instead brought before Death... the creator of the Deathly Hallows.
"Why do I have a feeling that I won't be seeing my family or Daphne any time soon?" Harry asked, looking at Death.
"I told you that you were an Absolute Immortal... and I meant absolute. Your body was destroyed, yes, but your spirit and power were not and those are the important things. Your time in that universe is done, but there is another that you can save." That last sentence got a snort of derision. "This world can actually be saved and has much wiser management... and beings who protect it called Pokémon. You cannot truly die, Hadrian, and being reborn is your only real option."
"What would I have to do there?" Harry asked.
"What you did to the Death Eaters and their ilk... send evil souls to me. There will be an increase in evil in that world soon and it must be opposed... billions of possible deaths, the extinction of entire species, and an evil team ruling the world. There are others that will need cleansing, but we cannot lose them all. This world needs a Chosen One and you are the best person for the job." Harry remained silent as a negotiation tactic, which Death was well-aware of and annoyed by, but Death couldn't force Harry. The Deathly Hallows were a portion of Death's own power and Death could not reap Harry or send him away without the agreement of both portions holders. If Harry grew his power a billion-fold then he would actually be Death's equal.
"You can loot your enemies bases, accounts, and bodies with impunity... making billions and getting more Pokemon." Nothing. "You'll be able to multiply your power even further by repeating rituals and can keep the effects of your previous rituals." Harry looked somewhat interested. "You'll have a loving mother and you will excell and actually be happy in this world. I can't resurrect your loved ones in this world; certainly not without Fates support, and even then it would be near impossible."
"You can also have a harem if you want one," Death offered.
"Sold!" Harry agreed. Learning and sleeping around were favorite past times of Harry's.
"Good. You will be reborn as Ash Ketchum and will keep the Deathly Hallows merged with your soul. You can still use the Resurrection Stone to gain teachers and you will learn some names for that very reason." Harry nodded. "You will be able to leave home at age ten and begin as a Pokemon Trainer, but you'll need to earn the license. You'll also be able to manipulate Aura, and will be a Psychic, with powers far more potent than most due to having extensively studied the field in your previous life and your being a Water, Fire, and Storm elemental, and an Occlumens and Legilimens."
"What of my father in this new world?"
"He's an above average trainer who is somewhat ashamed of his failure, but he refuses to admit failure and return home. You're better off without him, he's an idiotic brute, and he is obsessed with battling a single Pokemon." Death replied.
Harry nodded.
"As for Team Rocket, they use guns and if you bring Pokemon into battle some will be shot and killed. You, however, are extremely durable and can regenerate at absurd speeds and cannot actually die... Had you refused to be reborn into another world then I would have been forced to allow you to regenerate on what's left of Earth. Just a warning, Hadrian. You'll also find some Pokemon before age ten, but can keep them on an island created for you until you're old enough and have Poke Balls to catch them."
"Now, before you are reborn," Death began. "You will have your full considerable powers." Harry was visibly shocked by that. "We want Team Rocket purged from this world so that others can be purged by people from it... as such denying you access to your full power would be pure stupidity and very counter-productive. Have fun in your new world!"
With that, Harry's spirit vanished from Limbo and was placed into the body of the unborn Ash Ketchum.
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When Harry was reborn as Ash Ketchum, it was the best day of Delia and Silver Ketchum's lives, but soon after Ash turned one years old his father decided to continue his journey... Ash never forgave him and his father never returned... not even to visit. His father never even called.
As Ash grew up he would get exceptional grades and would prove to be highly intelligent and would skip grades. By the time he was ten he would be educated better than most adults.
As soon as Ash could walk he began summoning the shades of Psychic's and Aura Users to learn from in his spare time, which wasn't abundant since he still he needed four hours of sleep. Ash was committed to mastering his powers entirely.
At age five, Harry took up fishing and was going to begin secretly catching some Pokemon... How was he going to catch Pokemon without any Poke Balls? Ash had offered to lead trainers to areas with certain Pokemon in exchange for Poke Balls and money, and it was extremely profitable for him. He had three Poke Balls and 400 Poke dollars.
Ash had so far caught a bunch of weak Magikarp, all below the level of ten, and Ash wanted one that was level fifteen or higher and knew Tackle. The problem was that Ash had been at this for two whole days. It was annoying, but it would be worth it and Ash needed something to occupy his time... he would have his schooling completed by age six at his current rate of learning and all while still holding himself back. Ash had already asked to learn from Professor Oak after he was done, well, until he left on his journey anyway.
Overall Ash, formerly Harry, was enjoying this new world.
His skill in controlling and detecting Aura had grown greatly and Ash could unleash spheres of Aura and form shields and blades made of it, but his skill consisted of far more and those were just his favorites.
It was his psychic abilities that grew the most though, Ash picked those up much faster due to previous experience. Ash could move several tons, fly, manipulate elements, read and control minds, could sense emotions, and he was highly precise with telekinesis.
Ash was also enjoying having a loving mother and Ash had vowed to help her financially when he started out as a trainer. His father didn't even send her money. His mother made money by running a restaurant and renting rooms. She didn't complain, she wasn't resentful, and she still loved Ash unconditionally... she even still loved her husband. She was a better person than Ash... his past life had changed him. Was it for the better or the worst though?
Suddenly, Ash had got a bite and began reeling in his catch...
Imagine his surprise when it was another Magikarp... not only that, but a shiny Magikarp and it was larger than normal Magikarp.
"Hello, Magikarp," Ash said with a smile. "If you let me catch you then I'll make you stronger than any other Gyarados in the world!" It seemed to be Ash's lucky day, Magikarp was agreeable and was quickly caught in a Poke Ball.
After having it demonstrate its moves, Ash learned that it knew Tackle and was therefore, at minimum, level 15.
Ash had his Magikarp start his training by improving his swimming ability and by battling weaker Horsea, Poliwag, and Staryu. It took months, but Magikarp evolved into Gyarados... soon after Ash completed his education. Gyarados kept its pre-evolved forms superior size and measured out at nearly 30 feet, and it would only continue growing for several more decades.
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At age six, and with his mothers blessing, Ash approached Professor Samuel Oak... His goal? To learn from him. Ash had already studied extensively, of course, but he wanted to take it to the next level and also be a Professor in his spare time as an adult. Ash had already selected a few areas of expertise that had caught his interest.
Ash knocked on Professor Oak's door and waited...
It took a minute, but the Professor opened the door.
"Hello, Ash, my boy," Oak said kindly.
"Hello, Professor," Ash returned politely. "I was wondering if I could learn from you until I start my journey? I'll help you as much as I can. I take great notes, I have a perfect memory, and I've memorized a lot of useful information on Pokemon already." Ash was trying hard to convince the Professor to agree. That useful information was picked up from the shades of deceased great trainers; including champions, Elite Four, Gym Leaders, Psychic's, and Aura Guardians. Ash was also a Move Tutor.
"Ash, of course I'll let you learn from me! I used to teach your mother and she was very intelligent and hard-working! If you work even half as hard as your mother then you will be exceptional." Oak replied. "You are also allowed to use Pokemon under supervision here... like that shiny Magikarp that you somehow caught."
"Um... well. I caught it with a Poke Ball that I was given for showing a trainer where some Pokemon could be found in Pallet Town. It recently evolved into a Gyarados and I'm hoping that its training will speed up." Harry said, and Oak nodded in understanding.
"I'll help you train your Gyarados, Ash, and any other Pokemon that you catch... When can you start?"
"Immediately!" Ash replied.
"Okay, Ash," Oak replied, gesturing Ash inside. "I have files that I need you to put into numerical order for me... files on Pokemon, their abilities, movesets, and moves they are known to learn. You're a fast reader so you can feel free to read them while working." Ash nodded, excited about the opportunity. "I need this task completed within four days, but you are free to take breaks when you need them or to eat meals." Ash nodded again and got started.
With Ash's Occlumency, natural fast reading ability, and genius level intellect it only took him a few hours to complete the task and then too check his own work.
"Impressive Ash," Oak said, inspecting his work. It was all perfectly done.
Ash's next assignment was feeding the less dangerous Pokemon, but while he was doing that his Gyarados was learning Flamethrower from Professor Oak's Charizard.
Ash continued working for Professor Oak, gaining access to his massive library, completing tasks for him, and even getting a chance to help him on the Pokedex some... Ash did so well on the latter project that the Professor allowed him to contribute even more. Ash inputted the data of a large part of the Sinnoh Pokedex and even helped on the Unova and Kalos Pokedex's.
At age eight, Ash was allowed to assist Professor Oak on one of his hobby projects... about the evolution of Slowpoke into Slowbro. He had been working on it in his spare time, but he had more recently due to Ash's help.
Ash had offered to catch more Slowpoke and Shellder for more possible Slowbro test subjects and greater data for analysis and more comparisons between possible different cases... Oak agreed. They were both working blindly and needed to cover all of their bases.
Several Shellder and Slowpoke agreed without coercion, but a few attacked him and were caught... Ash's Gyarados knowing Thunderbolt was very helpful for his mission. Ash had even befriended and caught himself a Staryu and Seadra!
It was the actual experiments that bored Ash.
"Shellder... he's just wagging his tail in your face. Are you going to take that taunting?" Ash asked, amusing Oak. "You should bite it..." That was Ash's attempt number five.
"Shellder, if you bite Slowpoke's tail then you should become one and evolve... You'll both become more powerful and be able to combat stronger predators. Both of you will benefit greatly!" Attempt number two and nothing. "Will you both at least try?" Ash asked petulantly. "You might evolve and become stronger."
Shellder obeyed and though it took a little time, Slowpoke evolved into Slowbro.
"Well done, Ash! And well done Slowbro!" Oak said excitedly. "You just solved a great mystery in less than ten minutes! It apparently is that simple!" The two united due to a need to become stronger. Oak began dancing around and was planning to brag about how his student beat Professor Westwood to discovering how Slowpoke evolved.
"Let's solve the evolution of Slowking too," Ash suggested, catching Professor Oak's interest. "What happens when a Shellder bites a Slowpoke's head?"
"Nothing, Ash, that is why so many are confused by it," Oak replied.
"Then it must need a catalyst from an item, ability, move, or level... Do you have a King's Rock? It shares a word in common with Slowking and looks kinda like a crown, and might be the catalyst." Oak suddenly felt stupid for not making that simple connection, but chalked it up to Ash being a child and thinking differently. "I'll go get it!"
When the Professor returned, Ash wasted no time in putting it on Slowpoke's head, confusing it. Ash brought in a wild Shellder and it seemed to be overcome with an urge to bite Slowpoke's head... The evolution started faster this time and Slowpoke evolved into Slowking.
"We need to further document this!" Oak said.
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Both Professor Oak and Ash were honored by the Pokemon Symposium, with Ash even being promoted to a Research Assistant by Professor Oak... once Ash started his journey he would have access to restricted areas, could carry up to twelve Pokemon, and could recommend that trainers have their licenses revoked with reasonable cause.
But after that brief fifteen minutes of fame, and Ash was glad that it faded, he focused on his duties and on training the Pokemon that he caught.
His Seadra was leveled up to 60 and then evolved into Kingdra, with Professor Oak providing the Dragon Scale just to see the evolution.
Shellder was leveled up to 61 and Ash would purchase a Water Stone when he could.
Staryu and Gyarados were both leveled up to 60, but Ash would need another Water Stone to evolve Staryu.
Ash could probably use these Pokemon to easily defeat beginner trainers when he started his journey... but he wouldn't do that. Ash was bringing his Gyarados with him on his journey as a precaution, but he and his new Pokemon all wanted to grow much stronger without relying upon his older Pokemon. This decision was praised by his mentor, Professor Oak, and by Ash's mother, Delia. Ash placated himself by reminding himself that he had been training very slowly and in his spare time, and that during his actual journey he would produce stronger Pokemon much faster.
Ash had nearly mastered his Psychic and Aura abilities and should have both fully mastered by age twelve.
It was the tests for his Trainer License that recently occupied most of Ash's time though...
The written and theoretical was extremely easy with Ash's perfect memory and only took hours to complete, but the practical was very time consuming.
Ash had to demonstrate proper first aid for Pokemon and then subscribe the correct regimen for them to fully recover. Ash also demonstrated correct human first aid to prove that he could survive alone, which was very easy due to him studying medicine in his past life. Ash excelled at first aid and the instructor felt that he could keep himself and his Pokemon alive for months without a Pokemon Center or hospital.
Ash had to choose the correct food for his assigned Pokemon... he created several personal blends and brought them with him to the test, which was thankfully allowed if the prospective trainer recorded them self making the food. Ash passed with flying colors.
The rules and laws regarding Pokemon and battles were memorized and Ash passed that portion of the test with great ease.
The survival training was passed with Ash having the highest marks in the class.
Ash wasn't surprised when he passed, as arrogant as that sounded, but he was surprised that his scores were among the best in history. He did have years of prep, but it was still quite surprising to him.
Now Ash only had months until April 1st, when trainers were allowed to begin their journey... the April first after a trainer turned ten. Ash was excited, he missed the freedom of his past life and was looking forward to more adventure.
Now, to wait...
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