Well, 'Female Ash's Unconventional Journey' is also a cool one. It starts with female Ash having a different starter Pokémon compared to the male Ash in the original series. This alteration leads to a whole new set of adventures. She meets different trainers and has to adapt her battle strategies in ways that are both exciting and unexpected. It really gives a fresh take on the Pokémon journey concept.
It's appealing because it can rewrite the Pokémon journey in a new light. Female Ash might have different goals or ways of achieving them. For instance, she could focus more on the nurturing aspect of Pokémon training rather than just the battling side. This can open up a whole new world of story possibilities, from how she catches Pokémon to how she trains them and what kind of Pokémon she might be more attracted to.
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.
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 some fanfictions, Ash's journey as a dragon master begins due to a competition. There is a dragon - Pokémon - related competition announced, and Ash, always eager for new challenges, decides to focus on dragon Pokémon to participate. He starts from scratch, learning about their behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses, and gradually builds his team of dragon Pokémon.
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 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.
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 would change it a great deal. He'd be able to protect his Pokémon better. For instance, if they were in danger from a powerful enemy, he could use the Force to shield them.