Hello everyone! Welcome to the first chapter of my story "The Pokémon Hunters". It's in AU-World. I will explain the changes in the Pokémon Hunter World:

People not only have Pokémon as pets and partners. They also hunt on other Pokémon. That's why the story is called "The Pokémon Hunters".

Young people Pokémon Trainers (or Pokémon Hunters) get trained from the age of fourteen in a school for Hunters. After two or four years, they are allowed to call themselves Pokémon Hunters.

Although I used names from Towns, Cities and Regions, the country were the story is set is called Trigantiga. Many people don't know it, but Monster Hunter Tri (and games after MHT like Monster Hunter 3G) are set in a place called Trigantiga.

Hope you enjoy!

Megadracosaurus

Disclaimer: I don't Pokémon or Monster Hunter.

P.S The reason the category says it's a Pokémon story, instead of a Pokémon + Monster Hunter story, is because the main characters are Ash and May. If you say your story is a crossover, than you can only select one character from one category.

The Pokémon Hunter looked at the sky, searching for the creature. He mentally cursed himself for accepting this quest. No one ever returned from this quests. His wife and friends had warned him, for Arceus' sake! His thoughts were interrupted by a loud roar. The Hunter took a tighter grip on his Great Sword. The Pokémon was nearby, he could feel it. His Pokémon, a male Raichu , shivered with fright as he smelled the Pokémon. The Hunter noticed this and looked at his Raichu. "you smell him, don't ya? Any idea where the Emerald Sky Dragon is, Sparktail?" he asked him. Sparktail shook his head. The Hunter sighted. He gazed his look at the sky, not knowing if he was prey or hunter...

"Did you found him?" a male voice hissed behind him. The Hunter looked behind and saw another Hunter with a Vigoroth at he's side. He wore armor green armor, made of a Flygon, and wielded a Sword and Shield of Gabite scales. The Hunter shook his head. "No I haven't. And if I'm correct, neither have you Norman." the Hunter answered his friend. Norman Maple and his Vigoroth sighted. "I guess we have to wait, don't we Asher?" Asher Ketchum didn't answer. Instead, he pointed at the sky. The two Pokémon Hunters waited for the Beast to appear.

They didn't have to wait long.

Without a warning, a Hyper Beam suddenly hit the earth. "Duck!" yelled Asher. The two Humans and their Pokémon were tossed at the side from the powerful attack. Norman looked up and gasped: The Emerald Sky Dragon Of Weather, or Emerald Dragon for short, was even more frightening than he thought. The Dragon had a long, serpent-like body with green, black, yellow and red scales. It had two short, but powerful, limbs with three sharp claws. Four horns were on his head, two under and two above. Fins were all across his long body. But the most terrifying were his eyes. The yellow eyes glowed in the dark of the night and looked at the four creatures hungrily.

The Emerald Dragon roared and prepared another attack. "Thunder!" both Hunters shouted. The Vigoroth and Raichu both shot a powerful lightning bolt at the Dragon. It was a direct hit. The Emerald Dragon, surprised from the attack, stopped the upcoming Hyper Beam. He looked at the Pokémon and their masters. He narrowed his eyes. How dared they to attack him, the Lord of the Sky, and defend them self from him. The Dragon roared and dove at the unfortunate creatures. However, the Hunters and their Pokémon were ready. Weapons, fangs and claws were unleashed. The Emerald Dragon bared his razor-sharp fangs, ready to attack. He bit and waited for the delicious taste of Human flesh...but it never came. The Dragon opened his eyes and saw that the Hunters had avoided his attack. The Emerald Dragon growled and launched a Hyper Beam. It missed, but barely. When the smoke disappeared, the Dragon smirked evilly. Two Pokémon and a Human layed on the ground, wounded. The Dragon licked his lips. Soon he wou-...wait a minute, two Pokémon and a Human?! Where was the other one? The Dragon didn't need to search long. "AAHHH!" the Dragon looked up and saw a Human with Galvantula armor and a Great Sword made of a Charizard jaw. Before he knew it, the Human jumped on his head.

Asher jumped on top of the Dragon, determined to kill the creature once and for all. He grabbed one of the horns and hold on tightly. The Emerald Dragon shook his head, trying to get rid of the pest that was teasing him. However, Asher wasn't planning to let go. He let go of the Dragon for a second, to finish him of.

That second became fatal.

The Dragon shook his head, and the Hunter fall. But Asher wouldn't let the Dragon without a proper memory of him. Before he fell, he slashed the Great Sword right threw his left eye. The Dragon screamed in pain.

Asher smirked as he heard the cry of the Beast. He may had lost the battle, but the Dragon would remember him for sure. He looked at the ground.

Delia, I love you and I'm so sorry. Take care of our child for me...

It were his last thoughts.

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The Dragon screamed in pain and anger when he's left eye got hit by the Great Sword. It wasn't ripped out, but he couldn't see with it anymore. The Dragon growled. Stupid Hunter. Why was he, Lord of the Sky Dragons, wasting his time on these pathetic wannabes anyway? With a last roar, the Dragon turned around and flew away. He would get his revenge eventfully. Maybe not tomorrow or next year, but he would get it...

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"Asher! Asher! We're are you!? Raichu! Rai! Vigoroth! shouted the Hunter and the two Pokémon. They saw that the brave hunter fell of the Dragon's head and landed on the ground. They were relieved that the Beast was gone, but they were worried sick about their friend. "Vigoroth, Vigo!" yelled the Vigoroth. Norman turned to his Pokémon. The creature pointed near a small hill. "Is he there Blackclaw?" Blackclaw nodded. "Let's go then!" said the Hunter, and the three creatures ran to the hill. They were shocked of what they saw.

Asher was lying on the ground, his body covered with blood, and his armor was broken. His Charizard Great Sword lay a few meters beside him. "Asher!" shouted Norman. He kneeled by his friend, searching for a way to help him.

"Norman" said Asher with a broken voice. "I wan-... "Don't talk buddy" interrupted Norman. "We'll get you back to City. Just hang on!". "Norman, be reasonable" interrupted Asher. "You and I both known I won't make it to Venatora City". "Don't say that!" replied Norman. "Norman" said Asher. "My wife Delia...She's pregnant. I want you and you and your family to help them. Delia is all alone and she's pregnant. She may be a good Hunter, but it won't help her raising a child. Please Norman, please..." whispered Asher. Norman gulped. "I...I w-will. Don't worry". Sparktail laid his head on Asher's chest., tears streaming down his furry face. "Don't think I forget you buddy" said Asher softly to the Raichu. "You were my partner. We shared many hunts, adventures, journeys and quests together. You and Norman were like brothers to me, and I love you both". Sparktail sobbed into his Master's chest. "Sparktail, what I said to Norman, about Delia, does also count for you. You're mate is also expecting a cub. I don't want you to hunt anymore. Live for your family, not for the Hunt" Asher sighed. "Wish I figured that out in time" he mumbled to himself. He smiled to his friends one last time, and then closed his eyes forever. His breathing stopped...

A great Hero and Hunter died that day...

A week later

In a village called Pallet, a twenty-nine year old brunette was sitting on her porch. She rubbed her stomach. I wonder who you are, she thought. The sound of a Tauros with a carriage interrupted her thoughts. She looked up and smiled as she recognized the carriage. She wondered why Norman, Blackclaw and Sparktail looked so sad. And why was Norman carrying her husband's Great Sword? And why-...the realization hit her. She felt tears build op in her eyes. No, she thought, It can't be! Please don't let him be...

The carriage stopped at the front of their house. Norman and the Pokémon jumped off. He walked up to Delia. "Delia" he said. "I need to tell you something, about Asher...he didn't survive the hunt...

Well, that was the first chapter. Please tell me in reviews and PM'S what you think of it. Byw, what Pokémon do you think the Legendary Emerald Dragon Of Weather is? I also need some OC'S. So if you have an idea, tell me. It might appear in the story.