There are fanfictions that focus on their shared history. Their childhood days, how they first got interested in Pokémon, and how their different family backgrounds might have shaped their approaches to Pokémon training. This gives readers a deeper understanding of their characters and why they act the way they do in relation to each other.
One popular theme is their rivalry. How they constantly try to outdo each other in Pokémon battles and in their quest to become Pokémon Masters. Another is their growth as trainers, and how they influence each other's development.
The theme of redemption can also be found. Maybe Gary has made some mistakes in the past and Ash helps him see the right path. Or vice versa. Additionally, the idea of them exploring new regions together and facing unforeseen challenges as friends is quite popular. It adds an element of adventure to the stories.
Chapter 184, "This is Cheating!!!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Jiang Li can finish the competition alone???
Chapter 337, "Major Changes in Xia City, the Wealthiest Person in Great Xia", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Songyang Ridge into a new phase or setting. It opens with Great Xia Year 3, September 5th "Whoa... and closes on Lu Yang smiled and nodded, "It's no big secret, just ask your father.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with The Minister Xia Chuan, the Seven Departments Director and Deputy Director;
Chapter 54, "Acting Righteously Hits the Trending List Again!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Five minutes later, the people of Chixia Village, who had received....
Chapter 108, "Without accumulating virtue through words, calamities of bloodshed will only increase, not decrease.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brother Shaojing's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 329, "Refining the Jade Dew Stone, Cold Element Festival Eve (2)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Level's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Li Xuanling's talent is even stronger than her father, Li Tianhua. and follows through with He sprang from his chair, turning to look at the Star-Picking Hall,....
Chapter 168, "Gu Family in the Capital", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Yu's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Su Yinwan spoke those words with a pitiable expression, then lowered...
Chapter 121, "Jiang Li Gains 5 Points for His Meritorious Rescue!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Wen Jiaojiao's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 115, "Jiang Yan's New Follower—Richard!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Jiang Yan was woken by a loud crowing noise. and closes on [Pure bystander, wasn't Jiang Yan known as a notorious playboy?.
Chapter 186, "The Goddess Who Can't Stand the Smell of Pig Manure", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shang Shaojing's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Seeing Wen Jiaojiao bravely entering the pigsty, Jiang Yan couldn't...
Chapter 349, "Attempting to Cheat, East Ridge's Strength, Lu Yang's Tactics", is the clearest early answer because it turns Zhu Tong's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Upon hearing these words, Zhu Tong was finally certain that Lu Yang's... and closes on What do you think?" Seeing their expressions of struggle, Lu Yang.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "I had noticed before;