"To say we are bored at any moment in our lives is a massive insult to God. If you are ever bored, look for a way to get outside yourself and serve others." - Matthew Kelly

Hello! I'm ZachaRicO! (that's pronounced Zak-uh-REEK-oh) Welcome to my fanfiction page!

What do I do over here? Why, I write, of course! What do I write? Lemme show ya:

Advanceshipping: One of the main reasons I joined fanfiction. I always loved this pairing, whether I knew it or not, and now I can share my ideas with the world! In general, this is what I read when I'm looking for something good to read.

Sonic-Pokemon Crossover: I've looked all over this website for good Sonic-Pokemon action, and I was shocked at how mostly disappointed I was! When I think of a crossover between these two worlds, I think of Ash and Sonic working together and becoming best friends. I think of Shadow finding a new Maria-figure in the form of one of the Poke-girls. And how many stories have I found that actually use either of these? I'm not exactly sure, but by my estimate, I'd say LESS THAN 20. That's out of over 200, not including my stories! And only ONE of them gives Shadow a new Maria-figure. That being said, the spark that ultimately pushed me to join the community was an idea for a Sonic Adventure 2: Pokemon Crossover. The rest is history...in the making!

My Projects:

Pokemon: Adventures in Alola (Ongoing)
Ash and his mom are going on vacation in the Alola region! Joined by his girlfriend May and Professor Oak's cousin/Alolan form, Ash embarks on a different kind of adventure as he discovers the secrets and amazing new Pokemon of Alola!

Prologue: Ash arrives in Hau'oli City with May, Delia, and Samson Oak. He and May explore Hau'oli City and begin to discover Alola!
Chapter 1: Adventure's Beginning
As Ash and May settle into Alola, they discover a new adventure waiting for them!
Chapter 2: The First Trial
Ash and May set off to take on the Island Challenge in their first trial! But Team Skull is right around the corner, ready to make things difficult.
Chapter 3: The Melemele Grand Trial
Ash and May prepare for their Grand Trial: a battle against Kahuna Hala! Their rivals are also eager to test their strength; who will emerge victorious?
Chapter 4: The Akala Journey
As our heroes prepare to set off on the next phase of their Island Challenge, they begin to discover that not everything in Alola is as beautiful as it seems.
Chapter 5: Coming Soon!

Sonic-Pokemon Crossover Canon:

Sonic-Pokemon Adventure: The Temple of the Emerald (Complete; Considering Revision)
Sonic's debut into the third dimension collides with the conclusion of the Advanced Generation of the Pokemon anime, as the blue blur teams up with Ash and co. to defeat Dr. Eggman and his new ally, Chaos.

Sonic-Pokemon Adventure 2: The Shadow of Chaos (Complete; Considering Revision)
When Dr. Eggman searches out a top secret weapon from Team Rocket, he is stunned to discover it is none other than Shadow the Hedgehog, the ultimate lifeform. When Sonic is sent on the run, it's up to Ash and his friends to save him and stop Eggman, Shadow, and their incompetent allies from Team Rocket.

Shadow and the Master of Distortion (Complete; Considering Revision)
After the events of Sonic Adventure 2, Shadow's memory has been lost due to amnesia. Desperate for answers, he begins a new adventure when he is accosted by a dark being known as the Master of Distortion. Who is this dark being, and what does he want with Shadow? Also, how does he know Ash??

Pokemon 2006 (Complete)
Dr. Eggman's got a new scheme up his sleeve, and Sonic intends to stop him. But he's got bigger problems to worry about as a mysterious white hedgehog named Silver seeks to kill him, believing this will save his future. Meanwhile, Shadow discovers a new villain known as Mephiles who seems to be plotting the destruction of the world. But what's his real plan? As these three story arcs weave themselves together, everything past, present, and future places its hope on...the Chosen One.

Sonic-Pokemon Global Adventure: The Dark Crisis (Complete)
In a bid to harness a mysterious dark energy, Eggman's latest scheme has literally torn the world of Pokemon apart! After a shocking defeat, Sonic finds himself turning into a monster when night falls. He sets out to recover the Chaos Emeralds. Meanwhile, Ash reunites with some old friends on a quest of his own. But the energy Eggman seeks to harness has its own secrets: deadly secrets that could doom the world. When this adventure ends, nothing will ever be the same.

One-Shot Collection:

Pokemon:
Disappointed (Advanceshipping)
Questions on the Heart (Advanceshipping)
Wrath of the Dark Aura (Advanceshipping)
The Last Day (Advanceshipping)
Reconciliation (Pearlshipping Two-Shot)
Advanceshipping Week 2015 (One-Shot Collection)
A Valentine's Ball (Advanceshipping)
The Tomb of a Youth (Tragedy)
Another Loss (Advanceshipping)
Boys will be Boys (Advanceshipping)
Never Surrender
City of Stars (Advancers Forum Contest Entry)
More Precious Than Diamonds
Advanceshipping Week 2017 (One-Shot Collection)
My Mentor (Advanceshipping)
Not a Bad Start Overall (Advanceshipping)
It's Okay to Cry (Advanceshipping)

Sonic x Pokemon:
I Still Believe (Advanceshipping)
Project Sonic-Pokemon: 2017
Sonic-Pokemon XYZ: After the Storm
A Sonic & Pokemon Halloween
Rise of a Hero
The Uprising Strikes Back (Published before Sonic Forces)
The Ashes of Another Dimension
Too Tired to Try

Other Stories:

The Legend of Zelda: The Sonic Boom (Complete)
When the Hero of Time is defeated in battle, another must rise to take his place. But the new hero is reckless and insensible, it would seem. How can he rise to be the hero Hyrule needs? Based on "Sonic and the Black Knight," rewritten into the Legend of Zelda universe.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Galactic Warrior: Return of a Legend

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DO'S
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Stay on Topic - Reviews are meant to critique a story, not promote a cause. Focus on critiquing the story in your review. If you want to talk about anything else, do so in an appropriate context.
Use Good Grammar - Is it really that hard? Use commas, periods, etc, please. It's just easier to read, and more likely to be taken seriously.

DON'TS
Write a Laundry List - No one likes it when someone constantly criticizes what they do wrong. If all you do is write a list of everything you found wrong in a story, then you're doing it wrong.
Bash Other Reviewers - Reviews are about the story, not other people. If you want to warn about trolls or bullies or the like, do so in the appropriate context.
Write a Monologue - In-depth reviews are one thing, but 1000-word reviews are too much. Please keep it short, or your review is less likely to be considered.
Be Arrogant - Some elements of writing are purely stylistic and up to the discretion of a writer to use. If you disagree with how they use an element, fine, but don't claim that their style is bad writing just because you disagree with it.

When reviewing my stories (and any story, really), please follow these guidelines. Failure to do so will at best make me ignore you, and at worst block you or report your review for spam. Thank you.

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