Who could be Ash Ketchum's dad in the 'Ash Ketchum meets his dad fanfiction'?

Perhaps when Ash meets his dad, his dad is on a very important mission. Ash decides to join him, and during this journey, they face many challenges together. His dad could teach Ash some new battle strategies that are different from what he has learned before. They might also encounter some rare and powerful Pokémon that they have to work together to either capture or overcome. This meeting could be a turning point in Ash's Pokémon - training journey, making him more mature and experienced.

His rival, Gary, could be a likely candidate. Gary has always been competitive with Ash, and in this fanfiction, his jealousy could reach a boiling point, causing him to betray Ash for his own gain, like trying to steal his Pokémon or get credit for his achievements.

There could be a new character, a rival to Ash's dad from his younger days when he was an active Pokemon trainer. This rival could reappear in the fanfiction, causing some trouble or adding some drama to the story.

Maybe a new, mysterious villain who has a grudge against Ash or wants to use his skills for their own evil purposes. This villain might be from a far - off region and has special powers that allow them to hypnotize people. They see Ash as a useful tool to carry out their plans in the Pokémon world.

His rivals could be the ones to betray him. For example, Gary Oak might see Ash's godlike powers as a threat to his own status and decide to plot against him. Gary could spread false rumors about Ash to turn others against him.

Ash could become more confident and wise as a Dragon Master. His decision - making skills would improve as he deals with powerful and often unpredictable dragon Pokémon.

It could be a rival trainer who has feelings for May and tries to drive a wedge between her and Ash. This rival might spread false rumors about Ash to make May doubt him, leading to Ash's heartbreak.

It could be Team Rocket. They've always been after Ash and his Pikachu. They might finally succeed in capturing him and then Pikachu has to come up with a plan to rescue Ash.

In a fanfiction where Ash Ketchum meets the Avengers, there would be a huge clash of different worlds. Ash, being from the Pokémon universe, would bring his unique sense of adventure. The Avengers, on the other hand, are used to dealing with more technological and superhuman threats. Ash could introduce them to the concept of Pokémon, and perhaps some of the Avengers would be interested in having a Pokémon partner. For example, Tony Stark might see the potential in using Pokémon for his inventions. It would be a story full of surprises and new friendships.

Fanfiction can also take a more comical approach. Picture Ash and Jessie accidentally swapping bodies or getting stuck in a Pokemon's body. This would lead to all sorts of hilarious misunderstandings and attempts to get back to normal. It would be a fun and light - hearted way to explore their characters in a different context.