A prevalent theme is the journey. Their travels in the Pokemon world form the backdrop of many fanfictions. During these journeys, they encounter various challenges that lead to other themes such as perseverance. They also experience the theme of cultural exchange as they meet different trainers from different regions with different ways of handling pokemon. And love, not necessarily romantic love all the time, but love for their pokemon and the world they are in is also a common theme in these fanfictions.
One popular story could be 'Ash and Burgundy's Unlikely Adventure'. In this, they might start off as rivals but gradually develop a friendship that could potentially turn into something more. It could involve them traveling together, facing challenges in the Pokemon world side by side, and learning about each other's dreams and fears.
There are also some social media groups, especially on platforms like Reddit. There could be subreddits dedicated to Pokemon fanfiction where you might be able to find Ash x Burgundy stories. Just make sure to follow the group rules when looking for and sharing fanfiction.
Well, there's 'The Rivalry and Beyond' fanfiction. In this, Cilan and Burgundy start off as rivals but gradually form a deeper bond as they travel together. It has great character development and interesting plot twists. Also, 'Cilan and Burgundy's Team - Up' is quite good. It's about how they combine their skills, Cilan's knowledge of pokemon and Burgundy's determination, to overcome difficult situations in the pokemon journey.
There are definitely some great ones. A lot of fanfic authors are drawn to the dynamic between Cilan and Burgundy. In some fanfics, they start off as rivals and gradually develop a deeper connection. You might have to search through different tags on fanfic platforms to find the best ones for you.
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.
The popularity might be due to the interesting relationship between Cilan and Burgundy in the Pokemon series. They have a bit of a rivalry which can be explored in fanfics in different ways, like turning it into a romantic or a strong friendship - based relationship.
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.
There are also fanfictions where Ash catches Rayquaza. This could be set during a time when the sky is in chaos due to some dark energy. Rayquaza is drawn to Ash because of his pure heart and determination. Ash, with his usual courage, teams up with his pokemon to assist Rayquaza in restoring balance. As a result, Rayquaza allows Ash to catch it.