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Chapter 18 - Epilogue Growing up the son of the richest man on this side of the western sea, Steven was no stranger to opulence. He'd seen his fair share of expensive furnishings and rooms three times the size they needed to be. Which was why his temporary quarters in the guest suite at the...

Chapter 17 - Precipice Pokemon Trainer's Handbook pg. 13: The title of Champion is not something to take for granted. It is only bestowed to the strongest trainers in the region, earned through the hard work and dedication of both trainer and pokemon. The battle prowess of a Champion-level...

Chapter 16 - Terminus (Part 2) "Look, uh, I'm still not good with this whole "intimidating speech" thing. Can we just battle? I promise I'm better at battling than looking fierce." Still recovering from the initial shock, Steven found himself nodding… ...There was no way she could be as...

Chapter 15 - Terminus (Part 1) Pokemon Trainer's Handbook pg. 11: Simply reaching the Elite Four is no easy feat, but taking on these four trainers and the League Champion is another challenge in its own. Be sure you and your team are prepared to take on the strongest opponents you've ever...

Chapter 14 - Galvanize Pokemon Trainer's Handbook pg. 21: When pokemon grow with enough experience, they can become even stronger through the phenomenon of evolution. There are many different mechanisms of pokemon evolution: they can evolve in the heat of battle, through the use of an...

Chapter 13 - Objective Pokemon Trainer's Handbook Tip #8: As your teammates grow, they will learn new and powerful moves. But experience isn't the only way pokemon can learn moves. Use TMs (see ter m "Technical Machines" in the Glossary) to expand your team's move set to new heights…...

Chapter 12 - Rise Pokemon Trainer's Handbook pg. 36: Pokemon are inherently dangerous creatures. It is imperative that trainers understand the risks of raising and training their chosen partners. Attributes, nature, and even the typing of a pokemon can determine how difficult a particular...

Chapter 11 - Staunch Pokemon Trainer's Handbook pg. 5: When a pokemon is caught, it forms a bond with its trainer. This connection between human and pokemon is what allows a trained pokemon to surpass the limits of what its wild counterparts can do… A pained cry echoed through the arena as...

Chapter 10 - Mend Pokemon Trainer's Handbook Tip #12: While on the road, trainers must be mindful of both the care of themselves and their pokemon. Pokemon Centers are free and available to all trainers, but there is always the possibility of being caught far from a Center and in need of aid…...

Chapter 9 - Resolution Pokemon Trainer's Handbook Tip #22: Pokemon can live in a wide variety of environments. Trainers who wish to see many different types of pokemon should be on the lookout for various types of ecosysems and even micro-climates. Be sure to be prepared for any type of terrain...

Chapter 8 - Uphold Pokemon Trainer's Handbook Tip #14: Trainers are encouraged to stick to League sanctioned Routes to travel the region. These Routes are patrolled by Pokemon Rangers to ensure the safety and security of all trainers. If you are considering leaving the marked Routes for any...

Chapter 7 - Captivate Pokemon Trainer's Handbook pg. 10: After claiming his or her eighth badge, any Champion-hopeful trainers should travel to Ever Grande City to undertake the final test of their pokemon journey… In a world full of legends and mythos, only one thing had long since been...

Chapter 6 - Lesson Pokemon Trainer's Handbook Tip #6: The Pokemon League Challenge is designed to put you and your pokemon to the test. It is important to consider how to support each other's strengths and weaknesses as you build your team of six… Steven blinked slowly as the world swam...

Chapter 5 - Forge Pokemon Trainer's Handbook pg. 15: The path of a trainer doesn't always go through the Pokemon League. Breeders, rangers, coordinators, and other related occupations all require the training skills necessary to form strong bonds with pokemon… There was something about...

Chapter 4 - Record Pokemon Trainer's Handbook Tip #23: The world of pokemon is full of mystery. Always be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary, you never know what you may find… "Oh, you're telling me you don't like sand now too?" Steven's voice was muffled by the bandana he...

Chapter 3 - Summit Pokemon Trainer's Handbook pg. 9: In order to compete in the Pokemon League, each aspiring trainer must travel and collect eight Gym badges. Only those trainers with all eight will be allowed entry to the Pokemon League… Steven leaned back in the cushy boardroom chair and...

Umbra, thank you so much for the lovely catnip review! How thrilling to have the roll of the dice land you here of all fics. As I'm sure you're already well aware, this is indeed a prequel love letter to the Hoenn games centered around our favorite Champion (or at least if you played Ruby or...

Chapter 2 - Recoil Pokemon Trainer's Handbook Tip #1: You will meet many pokemon on your journey, but nothing can compare to the bond you will share with your first partner… Steven had always been a quiet child, preferring the company of his father's stone and fossil collection to that of...

K_S, thanks so much for giving this chapter a look, and for leaving such a thoughtful reply. And thank you for the welcome, as well! Apparently the forums here have a very nifty quote/reply function, so if you don't mind I'll try out that feature in my reply. Shocking, I know! This gave me a...

The Long Road Complete, 18 chapters, 132K words Rating: General, K+ (will be uploaded to TR chapter-by-chapter) Hello and welcome! If you like Hoenn and prequels, you've come to the right fic! This was the first long form fic I'd written for the fandom, and of course it had to be a love...