In many fanfictions, Ash's shadow Pokémon transformation can be a really cool concept. It might happen due to some dark energy or a special encounter. For example, he could be influenced by a shadowy force while exploring an abandoned Pokémon facility. This transformation could give his Pokémon enhanced, but more aggressive powers.
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.
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.
A strange and rare item could be the cause. Maybe a Vulpix stumbles upon an ancient amulet that has the power to transform Pokemon. Once the Vulpix touches it, the transformation occurs. This amulet could have been lost for centuries and have some sort of legend associated with it.
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.
If we consider the common growth pattern in the Pokemon series, Charmander evolving into Charmeleon could be an early evolution in the fanfiction. Since Charmander has a clear evolution line and Ash has a strong bond with it, it would make sense for it to be one of the first to evolve, perhaps due to a tough battle or a special encounter that accelerates its growth.
Ash's loss could lead to a change in his journey. Instead of just aiming for Pokémon battles and championships, he might focus more on self - improvement and understanding his Pokémon better. He could travel to new regions to learn different training techniques or seek out wise Pokémon trainers who can give him advice on how to avoid such losses in the future.
Maybe it's a legendary Pokemon in disguise. In some fanfictions, legendary Pokemon often play important roles. It could give Ash the egg as a test or because it senses that Ash has a pure heart. Another possibility is that it could be a young trainer who can't take care of the egg anymore and trusts Ash to do a good job.
Ash is that energetic trainer we all know from Pokemon, always eager to take on new challenges and befriend more Pokemon. Astrid in Pokemon fanfiction can be seen as a fresh addition to Ash's world. She may be designed to add new dynamics to the story. Maybe she has a different approach to Pokemon training compared to Ash, like focusing more on Pokemon's natural instincts rather than just battle strategies. And she and Ash could start off not getting along but then gradually become good friends as they share experiences in the Pokemon world.