"System… show me my personal status panel."
Ash whispered the command in his mind. Instantly, a faintly glowing, translucent screen appeared before his eyes—visible only to him.
Ascension Trainer System (Severely Damaged)
Host: Ash Ketchum (Tajiri)
Gender: Male
Age: 6 years
Stats:
Strength: 03 (Average adult: 10)
Stamina: 04 (...10)
Intelligence: 16 (...10)
Charisma: 25 (...10)
Innate Talents:
Power of Viridian (Awakened)
Aura Power (Awakened)
Pokémon: None
Items: Premier Ball
————————
"Huh!? What the—!?"
Ash blinked rapidly, staring at the glowing panel in disbelief.
"The Power of Viridian and Aura Power… both awakened!?"
He rubbed his eyes and looked again—no mistake. The words that had once read (Unawakened) now clearly shone as (Awakened).
Still shaken from his near-death meditation earlier, Ash could only gape at the revelation before finally breaking into an expression of astonished joy.
He had spent days researching the methods for awakening his hidden powers—scouring online forums, reading guides, and mapping out detailed training routines for meditation and physical strengthening.
He had even steeled himself for the long haul: to train day after day, rain or shine, until he could finally trigger his latent abilities.
And yet, after a single attempt—a simple meditation session from an old forum post—his powers had… awakened on their own.
"This… this is unbelievable."
Ash stared at the status panel for a long while, flipping between disbelief and euphoria. Finally, he pressed a hand over his mouth to stifle a laugh of pure excitement.
"So that's it… huh? Both awakened."
He couldn't help but grin from ear to ear. "Alright then, let's see what these powers actually do."
He calmed himself, closing his eyes, focusing inward. The system didn't need to tell him everything—some truths could be felt. He focused on the two energies pulsing faintly within him, and understanding began to flow naturally into his mind.
First—the Aura Power.
Aura was a form of spiritual energy, a resonance of the heart that existed in all living things. Every Pokémon, every human, every blade of grass had it—but very few could sense it, let alone control it.
Even among Pokémon—beings naturally attuned to supernatural forces—only a handful could truly wield Aura: Lucario, Togekiss, Mienshao, and Clawitzer among them.
And of those few, almost none possessed deep mastery. Most could barely concentrate enough Aura to fire a basic Aura Sphere.
Only the Lucario line was known for true affinity with Aura—creatures capable of perceiving the waves of all life with unparalleled precision.
As for humans? The number of people born with an innate Aura affinity across the entire world could be counted on one hand.
For Ash to possess such a gift at all was nothing short of miraculous.
He could feel it now—the gentle hum of energy running beneath his consciousness, warm and alive, as if his soul itself was breathing.
And from that pulse came instinctive understanding.
The Powers of Aura:
1. Mind Reading & Telepathy — The ability to sense emotions and intentions, to discern truth from deceit… and to communicate directly with Pokémon through heart-to-heart resonance.
2. Aura Perception — The ability to detect others' life energy, to sense movement, presence, and emotion within one's surroundings. Perfect for tracking, reconnaissance, and awareness in both peace and battle.
3. Aura Projection — The power to manifest one's spirit outward, shaping it into reality—such as the iconic Aura Sphere, a condensed burst of pure willpower.
4. Aura Transference — Transferring one's Aura into others to heal and restore life force. It could awaken the body's natural vitality, even bringing motion to those paralyzed by trauma or coma.
In the old movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, the Aura Guardian Sir Aaron and his partner Lucario had used this very ability to heal the dying Tree of Beginning.
However, the process was perilous—overusing Aura for others could drain one's own life force completely.
5. Time Flower Resonance — The ability to interact with Time Flowers, unlocking echoes of the past imprinted within them.
6. Aura Wind Manipulation — The subtle art of shaping Aura into gusts or shockwaves, capable of moving objects or altering one's surroundings.
…
Ash exhaled slowly, his eyes gleaming. "So that's the full scope of Aura's potential…"
He began analyzing the power with growing excitement.
"Aura can influence both the mind and reality itself."
"The first set—those related to the mind—lean toward communication, empathy, and support. But the second set, the ones that shape reality… those can be turned into actual combat power."
He clenched his fist, feeling a faint pulse of energy respond within him.
Yes. This was the same force that had made Sir Aaron a legend.
A power that could pierce darkness, sense hearts, and shape destiny.
It was no wonder that, among fans, Aura was considered the most beloved and mysterious ability in the Pokémon world.
He had once worried about being powerless before his journey even began—that, at six years old, he could only wait four more years before receiving his first Pokémon.
But now…
Now he had something far greater.
Even without a single Pokémon by his side, he could grow stronger on his own.
By the time he turned ten and set out as a Trainer, he wouldn't just be another rookie from Pallet Town—he would already possess power that rivaled Gym Leaders.
And as for his plan to capture a Pokémon early?
He smirked, confidence flashing in his eyes.
"With Aura on my side, I could probably handle one myself. Capturing my first Pokémon barehanded… now that would be something."
The power within him pulsed in quiet agreement—warm, alive, limitless.
The Aura had answered.
And the world of Pokémon… was about to witness the rise of a legend.
…