A common theme is friendship. Ash forms many bonds with his Pokémon and fellow trainers during his Kanto journey, and fanfics often explore these relationships further. Another theme is growth. Fans like to write about how Ash develops as a trainer in Kanto, learning new battle strategies and becoming more confident.
Ash's character in the Kanto fanfiction with Lillie might develop in terms of his leadership skills. He often takes the lead in their adventures, making decisions that affect both of them and the Pokemon they encounter. Lillie's development is more about self - discovery. In Kanto, she discovers her own strengths and weaknesses. She realizes that she has a natural ability to calm down agitated Pokemon, which she uses to help Ash during battles. Their time in Kanto is filled with challenges that shape their characters in different but complementary ways.
Their relationship develops as they face challenges together. In Kanto, every new Pokemon they encounter, every Gym battle Ash participates in, Serena is there. She cheers him on, and through this shared experience, they grow closer. For example, when Ash loses a battle, Serena is there to comfort him, and this makes their bond stronger.
In the Kanto setting, they could explore new places together. Like when they visit the Safari Zone, they might share exciting moments while trying to catch different Pokemon. These shared experiences can lead to a deeper understanding and more affection between them. Also, meeting new trainers and learning from them could be another way. Maybe they meet an old couple who have been traveling together for years with their Pokemon, and this inspires Ash and Serena to be closer.
One great 'Ash Ketchum Kanto journey fanfic' could be 'A New Beginning in Kanto'. It focuses on Ash's early days in Kanto with some unique twists on his encounters with Pokémon. Another one is 'Kanto Redefined' which delves deeper into the relationships Ash forms during his journey, not just with his Pokémon but also with his human friends.
In many fanfictions, Ash achieving the status of a Pokemon Master often involves him having extraordinary battles. He might defeat powerful legendary Pokemon that no one has ever tamed before. His Pikachu could evolve into a more powerful form, which gives him an edge in battles. Also, his bond with all his Pokemon, not just Pikachu, becomes so strong that they can execute complex strategies without any communication barriers.
One great storyline could be Ash and Lillie exploring the Kanto region together, discovering new Pokemon and old, hidden places. For example, they might find a secret cave where a rare Kanto Pokemon resides. Another could be them participating in a special Kanto - only Pokemon tournament, facing tough opponents and growing as trainers.
One idea could be that Ash discovers a hidden power within himself that allows him to communicate directly with Legendary Pokemon. This power sets him on a journey to understand the secrets of the Legendary Pokemon world. He might start by having an encounter with Mew, who guides him to different places where he can learn more about his new ability.
In some Pokemon fanfictions, there could be creative interpretations where Ash is made out to be Red's father. However, in the official Pokemon canon, there is no such relationship between them.
One great 'Ash Ketchum Pokemon Master' fanfic is 'The Ascent of Ash'. It shows Ash facing really tough challenges in different regions and finally achieving his dream in a very unique way. Another good one is 'Ash's True Potential'. It delves deep into Ash's character, exploring his relationships with his Pokemon and friends in a more in - depth manner than the original series often does.