One common theme is identity. Ash has to figure out who he is now as a vampire in the Pokemon world. Another is friendship. His friends' reactions and how they support or reject him can be a big part of the story.
His Pokemon could be his potential allies. They've been with him through thick and thin and would likely still support him even with his new vampire state. As for enemies, there might be those in the Pokemon world who fear or dislike vampires and would see Ash as a threat. Maybe some powerful and evil Pokemon trainers who want to use his new situation against him.
Well, in such a fanfiction, Ash might gain vampire powers like super strength and enhanced speed. He could use these new abilities to battle stronger Pokemon or face new challenges in the Pokemon world. Maybe he would have to deal with his new thirst for blood while still trying to be a Pokemon master.
In some 'pokemon vampire ash fanfiction', Ash's transformation into a vampire changes his relationship with his friends like Misty and Brock. For example, they might be initially scared or confused, but then they come to accept him and help him find a way to use his vampire powers for good in the Pokemon universe. These stories often explore themes of friendship, acceptance, and the struggle between his human and vampire sides.
Pikachu is a very likely candidate. It's Ash's most iconic Pokemon and has a deep bond with him. Whenever Ash is in trouble, Pikachu often steps up to protect him.
Ash could be a Pokémon trainer with a different starting point in this fanfiction. Born in 1987, by 1997 he might have already made a name for himself in local Pokémon battles. He could have a team of Pokémon that he rescued from difficult situations, like a Charmander that was abandoned by its trainer. His story could revolve around giving these Pokémon a second chance and proving that Pokémon don't need to be 'perfect' to be strong.
The impact of Ash's loss in the fanfiction could extend beyond just himself. His Pokémon might also feel demoralized. However, this could also be an opportunity for them to grow stronger together. Ash could start training more intensively, seek new training methods, or even try to catch new Pokémon to strengthen his team.
One popular type of Pokemon Ash and Pikachu fanfiction might be adventure - based. For example, Ash and Pikachu could embark on a journey to a new and mysterious region filled with undiscovered Pokemon species. They might face challenges like difficult terrains and powerful, previously - unseen Pokemon. In this fanfiction, Pikachu's electric powers could be enhanced in some unique way, and Ash would have to strategize differently to overcome the obstacles.
One popular aspect of Alola fanfiction with Ash could be his growth as a trainer. In the Alola region, Ash had unique experiences. Fanfiction might explore how he further developed his skills, formed new bonds with Pokemon, and interacted with the local culture. For example, his relationship with Pikachu might be delved into deeper, showing how they overcame new challenges together in the Alola setting.
In a fanfiction about Ash born in 1987 and his situation in 1997, we could see an alternate story where Ash is not the typical rookie trainer. Since he's a bit older than in the original, he might be more knowledgeable about Pokémon lore. He could be on a quest to uncover some ancient Pokémon secrets in 1997. He might travel to different regions, not just for battles but also to study old Pokémon texts and artifacts, and along the way, form an unusual team of Pokémon that are attracted to his in - depth knowledge.