UnknownKneeMoose

Pokemon AU: One Man Army

Step into a time capsule and journey back to the primitive days of Galar, right after the darkness of the Darkest Day had just receded. Our story unfolds in an era where Pokeballs were mere figments of the future, and humans coexisted with Pokemon in a far rawer, and undoubtedly, a more exciting way. Enter our unconventional hero, a waddling Falinks - six parts cute, six parts courage. Watch as this tiny trooper takes on the gargantuan task of climbing to the top of the ecosystem, a challenge that might seem as absurd as it is impossible. In a world where the food chain doesn't forgive, and the survival of the fittest is more than just a saying, this Falinks is determined to prove that strength comes in the smallest of sizes and the most unexpected of shapes. In this pre-Pokeball era, the dynamics between humans and Pokemon are fundamentally different. Humans hunt or tame Pokemon with their primitive tools, some even forged from Pokemon themselves - a time when a Magikarp could literally be a fish out of water, and an Oddish could be, well, an odd dish. ----------------------------------------- Cover Image is made by Oreskis: https://wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=1207171 Hello everyone! This marks my very first attempt at publishing one of my drafts, so please bear with me if there are a few bumps along the way. Your feedback is invaluable, and I truly appreciate any insights that can help me grow as a writer. It's important to note that I work as a software engineer from 8 to 5, so updates to this story may not follow a consistent schedule. Thank you for joining me on this journey, and I hope you enjoy reading!