Pokémon/Fanfic Recs/Shipping

These are recommendations made by Tropers for Pokémon Shipping Fanfic, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found here.

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Do warn when a fanfic may head into non-canon territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, Shipping is Serious Business.

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Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.

Watch Your Back by Maia's Pen

• Recommended by Nexus
• Status: Complete.
• Pairings: Gary/Misty (Yeah, I know. But it's written so well that it actually made it seem plausible, and I usually hate reading non-canon pairing ships.)
• Synopsis: An unidentified new pokemon kidnaps all of the world's strongest trainers one-by-one. After they are all gathered, they are forced by an ancient cult to participate in a rather dark Tournament Arc. The story mainly focuses on Ash, Gary, and Misty.
• Comments: Very dramatic and well-written, though the descriptions of the battles could be better.

Freak on a Leash by Nibzo

• Recommended by Ketsu
• Status: Complete.
• Pairings: Gary/Ash, Misty/Brock (not in focus)
• Synopsis: "Ash is the missing link between Pokemon and humans, and is kept on a tight chain. But when Gary walks into his life, things could change drastically--but for better, or for worse?" Starts out dark, but a bit fluffy. One bit of sumt. Most definitely yaoi.
• Comments: It Gets Worse. You'll forget about the smut due to the deaths and the ending. Well written and I know it made me cry. Very short at only nine chapters, but a good read.

The Sound Of Falling Rain by DOTMW

• Recommended by Sagacious Zu
• Status: Complete.
• Pairings: Ash/Misty, other minor pairings
• Synopsis: Ten years after the start of the series, Ash vanishes from a championship tournament only to appear on Misty's doorstep one rainy afternoon. Misty's worried that something's wrong and through the course of the night, she unravels what finally scared Ash into finally giving up.
• Comments: Still ongoing (described by the author as a "oneshot that got away from [him/her]") this fic is AAML matured and distilled into a small space of time with the emphasis on their relationship over the years. The author keeps the reader in Misty's shoes for the most part, unraveling the mystery as she understands it (and as of chapter 4, the whole "puzzle" is still forming). The author does a good job of keeping the lens focused on Ash and Misty while still including Ash's other friends who are just as worried as Misty. Still ongoing but promising to be a solid fic overall.

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Time Travel by JapanDreamer09

• Recommended by Assassin
• Status: Ongoing.
• Pairings: Lucas/Dawn
• Synopsis: Team Galactic ruled the world. Now Lucas went back in time fourteen years ago to stop them. Along the way, he meet Dawn and Damion. Will they be able to save the world? Will Lucas want to go back after he realized his feelings for Dawn?
• Comments: Like the author's other fics, this story is a finely combined concoction of both the games and the manga. The time travel aspect is a glimpse into a future where Cyrus succeeds in his plans and offers a story of what his victims endure. While it could feel rushed in the execution with the occasional grammar and spelling errors, it's a good read.

His Queen by Night Rain Illusion.

• Recommended by Pichu
• Status: Complete.
• Pairings: Jun/Mitsumi
• Synposis: Jun/Mitsumi. If you tell him that "love at first sight" isn't real, Jun will simply say that he must be blind with love for her. Based on the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
• Comments: Well..It's a DPA fanfiction, and this troper has only seen around two including this one. It's a short and simple fanfic that delves into Jun and Mitsumi's relationship. It's a recommended read, for even people unfamiliar with the manga.

A New Chance Series by ARCEUS-Master

• Recommended by Poptard
• Status:
  • A New Chance At Life: Complete
  • A New Chance For Adventure: Ongoing
• Pairings: Ash/Latias, Pikachu/Umbreon (Gary's), one-sided Misty/Ash.
• Synopsis:
  • A New Chance At Life: "Latios was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for Altomare, for his sister. But some fortunate events give him a second chance at life thanks to Latias and Ash. So Altomare is safe and Latios is alive. Now, both Dragons depart with Ash on his journey."
  • A New Chance For Adventure: "Finishing the Johto region while catching two Legendary Pokémon, Latias and Latios, was certainly a joyous experience for Ash. With that region behind him, Ash has now set his sights on a new challenge: the Hoenn League."
• Comments ("A New Chance At Life"): A very well written What-if story. The story covers Ash's journey to the Silver Conference with two Olympus Mons in tow. The writing gets continually better each chapter, and the characterization is perfect. There's even some Ash/Latias fluff. It's nearing completion, but will be continued in a sequel with Ahs going to Hoenn.

In Ruins by Lanie Kay-Aleese •Recommended by Sofia Merriweather

• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: It's a more mature and a darker look at the Pokemon cast, especially Shigeru and Satoshi (Gary and Ash). This fic details what happens after Ash comes back home, gets bored, and goes to visit Shigeru's workplace at ancient ruins, beeing thrown into a time where the ruins were alive with people and a unique culture. But why were they put there? And who put them there? Shigeru and Satoshi must find themselves, find out what's going on, and find a way home.

Bullet Proof by Otte

• Recomended by Faislittlewhiteraven
• Status: Complete
• Pairing: Manga version Gold/Silver SLASH
• Synopsis: A one-shot set within an alternate manga verse. Actual summary: "They never expected to get in this deep. However, against impossible odds, all you can do is fight back."

Cavern Of A Million Colours by Eeveebeth Fejvu

• Recommended byCanadian Phoenix
• Status: Complete
• Pairings: Ash/Misty, May/Brendan (implied)
• Synopsis: "A novel. A magical cave doesn't seem like such a bad place to get trapped in, especially with your best friend. However, when a frightening occurrence happens to Ash and Misty, will Brock, May, and Max be able to get them out... alive? AAML"

Cerulean Aurum by kagome002

• Recommended by discorobots
• Status: Ongoing
• Pairings: Silver/Ethan [Game-verse]
• Synopsis: Those eyes were what drew him in. Every time he looked at those irises, no matter how many times he's seen them throughout his journey, they never fail to shine with the lustrous, beautiful glimmer of pure gold.
• Comments: A heart warming piece that leaves you light hearted and wanting for more at the end of each chapter. The slow pacing conveys a sense of soft, tender emotions throughout the story.

Ashes to Ashes by Island Wolf

• Recommended by 2writeis2life
• Pairings: Maxie/May
• Synopsis: "May Maple used to think life was simple, that good always triumphed over all, but when the new evil that threatens Hoenn consumes her she must rely on an old enemy to be her savior and in the deepening shadows two hearts might find their own salvation"

A New Journey by Texas Longhorn

• Recommended by Scimitar S
• Pairings: Ash/Misty
• Status: In progress
• Synopsis: Ash has finally defeated Cynthia and become the Sinnoh League Champion. But his adventure isn't over yet. Cynthia has given him a mysterious box, which contains instructions pertaining to the next step of his journey: to become the Pokemon Master! Unfortunately, Team Rocket is on the move... and it isn't just Jessie, James, and Meowth this time. Now, it's the whole organization, and Giovanni has a dangerous new operative. Technically no longer canon due to the introduction of Gen V.

Unreliable Sources by R. Vienna

• Recommended by Max300frk
• Pairings: May/Steven, Lyra/Ethan
• Status: Completed
• Synopsis: When I met Steven Stone, in someway, I was affected.
• Comments: This is a very well written one-shot which I believe captures a situation of what could happen during Steven Stone's trip to the Sinnoh Region. Each of the characters' personalities are captured really well, especially Steven's personality. The fic contains two very good pairings and is worth a read if you are interested.