Introduction: Aspen Meloc lives a quiet life in the Kanto region with his mother and grandmother. At fifteen, Aspen is accepted into the prestigious Kanto Academy, a new institution founded to prepare young trainers for the world of Pokémon and discourage them from embarking on reckless adventures. Unlike most, Aspen has no interest in the chaos of Pokémon battles. His dream is simple: to graduate as an herbalist and dedicate his life to growing berries, following in his grandmother’s footsteps. However, his mother insists that he attend the Academy, believing it will ensure him a “better future.”What Aspen doesn’t expect is for his grandmother to reveal a long-held secret about his lineage, one that will forever alter his outlook. Forced into a world he never wanted, Aspen will soon discover that once inside, he’ll have no choice but to press on… until no one can stand in his way, or he falls in the process.Inspired by I’ll Touch the Skies.Disclaimer: This story is a fan work inspired by the Pokémon franchise. Pokémon and all related names, characters, and trademarks are the property of Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures Inc....