10k+Traveler » by The Straight Elf
Born and raised in sleepy little Pallet Town, Ash Ketchum has always looked outwards to the vast world beyond. Driven by wonder, ambitions sparked by the legendary Champion Lance, and the desire to shut up Gary Oak, Ash sets out to make his mark on Kanto. But the world of Pokémon has other plans. Joined by a humble Nidoran, Ash finds himself in for more than he bargained for.Pokémon, T, English, Adventure, chapters: 80, words: 2205k+, favs: 11k+, follows: 10k+, updated: 12/2 published: 8/25/2012, Ash K./Satoshi, Hypno/Sleeper, Magmortar/Booburn, Nidoking
2k+Deku Ex Machina » by Bardothren
Deku is a robot, and Katsuki will prove it no matter the cost. Drabble series. No robots were harmed in the production of this work of fiction.My Hero Academia/僕のヒーローアカデミア, T, English, Humor & Friendship, chapters: 365, words: 202k+, favs: 854, follows: 824, updated: 11/29 published: 5/16/2021, Izuku M., Toshinori Y./All Might, Katsuki B., 1-A Students
278Chaos Rising » by SunriseThroughDistortion
Ash knew the Pokémon he wanted to train wouldn't endear him to the world. He'd be judged and mistrusted at best, scorned and rejected and possibly even arrested at worst. But he had to try. He never expected that his journey would have such high stakes, or that the Legends would be watching. Closely.Pokémon, T, English, Adventure, chapters: 19, words: 159k+, favs: 471, follows: 547, updated: 11/28 published: 8/26, Ash K./Satoshi, Zweilous
13Ghost Whisperer » by ABSOLuteOG
After a freak accident and a near death experience (more like he was dead for a few minutes), Ash had been a magnet for ghost types and been in tune with them. So it didn't surprise anyone when he decided to be a ghost type specialist. What was surprising is that his overprotective mother allowed him to go. Especially with the Mindless out there, people whose mind is just gone.Pokémon, T, English, Adventure & Supernatural, chapters: 13, words: 39k+, favs: 57, follows: 68, updated: 11/27 published: 10/4, Ash K./Satoshi, Delia K./Hanako, Gary O./Shigeru, Giovanni/Sakaki
557Surmount » by HDK315
Although they travel down a long, merciless road that has overwhelmed all but the very strongest to eventually throw in the towel, they do so with unrivaled resolve and convictions. This is the story of Ash Ketchum and his beloved family of Pokemon, and how they became the greatest of all time. Cover by Atenburgh.Pokémon, T, English, Adventure & Friendship, chapters: 47, words: 1137k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 11/25 published: 2/6/2021, Ash K./Satoshi, Gallade/Erlade, Glaceon/Glacia, Raichu
1k+Essence » by vincentgrey21
Ash has always wanted to be a pokemon master. When the time comes for him to pick out his first pokemon, he shocks Professor Oak with a peculiar request. One thing leads to another, and he ends up with a loyal Growlithe. How will this unique situation affect the boy's destiny?Pokémon, T, English, Adventure & Friendship, chapters: 19, words: 584k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 3k+, updated: 11/21 published: 3/14/2015, Ash K./Satoshi, Growlithe/Gardie
192Titans » by Harlequin K
Ash Ketchum has always dreamt of receiving a Charmander from Professor Oak, battling powerful trainers, and reaching his lofty goal of becoming a Pokemon Master. However, fate had other plans and brought him together with the energetic Growlithe.Pokémon, T, English, Adventure & Friendship, chapters: 11, words: 138k+, favs: 792, follows: 872, updated: 11/14 published: 8/24/2016, Ash K./Satoshi, Bellsprout/Madatsubomi, Growlithe/Gardie, Joe/Jun
50Might Izuku » by Luciendar
After another day of middle school hell, Izuku learns something distressing. The events that follow lead him on a journey he never expected. Join Izuku as he finds a strength he never knew he had as he blazes a trail like never before. Somewhat OP Izuku, slight canon deviations, the power of YOUTH!My Hero Academia/僕のヒーローアカデミア, T, English, Humor, chapters: 5, words: 21k+, favs: 218, follows: 267, updated: 11/12 published: 8/20, [Izuku M., Momo Y.] Emi F./Ms. Joke, 1-A Students
36Ashen Oak » by CRed1988
As the 13-year old Granddaughter of Professor Oak, Gina wanted nothing more than to rush through all eight Gyms to reach the summit of the Indigo Plateau. But the moment she heard about all the trouble that her childhood friend Ash kept getting up to, she decided to tag along to make sure that he didn't get over his head.Pokémon, T, English, Adventure, chapters: 35, words: 214k+, favs: 168, follows: 201, updated: 10/29 published: 8/4/2020, Ash K./Satoshi, Gary O./Shigeru, Misty/Kasumi, Brock/Takeshi
583The silent hero: Deku the Mime » by SuperSaiyain79
Izuku grew up wanting to be one thing and one thing only...the greatest mime in the world. But after a quick meeting with his number one hero and a pretty girl could all that change.. probably not but let's still find out yeah.My Hero Academia/僕のヒーローアカデミア, T, English, Adventure & Humor, chapters: 24, words: 80k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 10/26 published: 3/6/2019, [Izuku M., Itsuka K.] Toshinori Y./All Might, 1-A Students
123Aspirations » by ProbablySomethingSomewhere
A rookie from Pallet Town, a boy with a dream, and the Champion. Ash Ketchum is, was and will be all these things. With his starter and lofty ambitions in tow, he sets out to conquer the League. But reality is harsh and Ash'll need all the strength he can get. Strive for power and you might just fall from grace. Icarus or Daedalus? Only time will tell. (Cross posted on A03)Pokémon, T, English, Adventure, chapters: 13, words: 141k+, favs: 320, follows: 377, updated: 10/26 published: 8/2/2022, Ash K./Satoshi, Graveler/Golone, Nuzleaf/Konohana, Pancham/Yancham
2k+Challenger » by darkfire1220
Ash sets off on his journey to be a Pokemon Master with his starter Charmander and a mischievous Pichu. Together, they battle countless enemies and add to their powerful family. But there are many dark secrets residing in the shadows, and some of them are deadly. Ash and his team must grow strong to survive- because there's no guarantee they'll make it through the challenges ahead.Pokémon, T, English, Adventure, chapters: 22, words: 251k+, favs: 6k+, follows: 6k+, updated: 10/20 published: 2/21/2016, Ash K./Satoshi, Pikachu, Charizard/Lizardon, Krookodile
5Spark » by PokeProdigy
Everyone has a Spark. It's their motivator, their ideals even in the darkest of times. However, there are some whose Spark burns the brightest, like Ash Ketchum, a young rookie trainer from the sleepy town of Pallet. However, he, and his partners wil endure serious hurdles in their fight for the top: the prestigious Indigo League Champion.Pokémon, K+, English, Adventure, chapters: 6, words: 14k+, favs: 19, follows: 21, updated: 10/17 published: 8/21, Ash K./Satoshi, Pikachu, Murkrow/Yamikarasu
716Class B's Cinnamon Roll » by JayTheStar
Izuku was so happy, he had finally made it into UA, and his dream of being a hero was starting to seem more like a reality. Now all he had to do was pass all of his classes, but first he'd have to see who he'd be dealing with for the next three years in Hero Course Class 1-B.My Hero Academia/僕のヒーローアカデミア, T, English, Friendship, chapters: 32, words: 253k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 10/10 published: 5/18/2021, Izuku M., Neito M., R. Yanagi, Sekijiro Kan/Vlad King