She might first meet a Pidgey. Pidgey is very common in the Pokemon world. Emma could be walking through a forest on the outskirts of her town when she spots a Pidgey being chased by a bigger Pokemon. She steps in to protect it, and this act of kindness catches the attention of Professor Oak (or whatever the local Pokemon professor is in the fanfiction), who then gives her her first Pokeball to catch Pidgey.
Well, perhaps she could first encounter a Pikachu. Since her name is Ketchum, it would be a nice nod to Ash Ketchum. Pikachu is one of the most iconic Pokemon, and it could be in a meadow or near a small stream. It might be injured and Emma decides to help it, which starts her journey of befriending Pokemon.
A character named Max could be her rival. He might be the son of a well - known Pokemon trainer. He's arrogant and thinks that he's better than Emma just because of his family name. He always tries to one - up her when they meet at Pokemon gyms or during Pokemon battles in the wild.
Some common plot points could be the Fem OC getting her first Pokemon. Maybe it's a cute and common one like a Pikachu from Professor Oak. Then she might face her first Gym battle, which could be nerve - wracking but also exciting as she figures out the strategies. Another plot point could be making new friends along the journey. For example, she meets a fellow trainer who has a different approach to Pokemon training, and they learn from each other.
Well, he might start to see the world from a Pokemon's perspective. For example, he could understand their communication better and form closer bonds with them. He may also face new challenges like having to adapt to living in a Pokeball or dealing with the natural instincts of his new Pokemon form.
Another possibility is a Torchic. Torchic is a fire - type, and it's small and cute but can grow into a very strong Combusken and then Blaziken. It would bring a lot of energy to Fem Ash's team and could be a great partner for her in the early stages of her Pokemon journey, especially when facing off against grass - type Pokemon.
In this fanfiction, Ash might have to face a crisis that threatens the entire Pokemon world. By using his skills, the strong bond with his Pokemon, and his experience from countless battles, he could save the world. This heroic act would earn him the respect and recognition needed to be declared a Pokemon Master. He might also gain some new and powerful Pokemon allies during this adventure.
One possible plot could be that Ash enters a singing competition in a Pokemon - centered town. He discovers his singing ability while trying to save a Pokemon that was being held captive by the organizers of the competition. His singing not only frees the Pokemon but also wins the hearts of the judges and the audience.
One possibility is that Ash's Ekans could be a special one with unique abilities. Maybe it has a hidden power that helps Ash in battles against stronger opponents. For example, it could have a super-effective type of attack that is not common among Ekans, like a special poison - type move that can paralyze opponents for a long time.
If Ash starts with a legendary pokemon such as Rayquaza, it could be that there are abnormal weather patterns in the Pokemon world. Rayquaza has the ability to control the weather. Ash and Rayquaza team up to figure out what is causing these extreme weather changes. Along the way, they meet other trainers who are also affected by the weather problems. Ash has to prove that he is worthy of having a legendary pokemon by using Rayquaza to restore balance to the weather.
Well, one possibility could be that Ash's Ralts has a special ability that sets it apart from other Pokémon. Maybe it can communicate with Ash in a unique way, like through emotions. This could lead to Ash having a deeper understanding of Pokémon in general.
In this fanfiction, Ash could start in a mysterious forest and spot a shiny Celebi. Celebi, being a time - traveling Pokemon, could take Ash on a journey through different time periods in the Pokemon world. He might see how the Pokemon world has evolved over time, meet some of his ancestors or future versions of himself, and have to solve various problems in each time period to keep the balance of the Pokemon world.