Synopsis

Kanto. Fuchsia City. 1978.
It has been nearly two decades since the last civil war, and Kanto and Johto have enjoyed a tentative peace under the newly founded Indigo League.
Unfortunately for the common man, dark powers have even darker intentions, and tensions are rising rapidly between the two superpowers.
Mare Seiichi, the son of Fuchsia City's Gym Leader, just turned fifteen. He's planning on heading off on his first journey! It's going to be nice and relaxing, and a good break from a family that knows no failure.
Isn't that quaint?
Join Mare and company as they are roped against their will into an elaborate ploy to de-escalate the flames of war before they erupt into an all-out conflagration!
*Prior Pokemon knowledge is not required to enjoy this story*
What readers can expect:
-Slow development, with a focus on the relationships between characters
-Careful consideration for the political structures in place and how they operate together
-A darker and more realistic take on Pokémon overall, including occasional graphic violence
-Unique interpretation of the traditional 'journey'
-Strong undercurrents of romance. The inspiration for this story was some combination of I will Touch the Skies, Pearl Harbor, and Cold Mountain.
The main posting is on RR and the story is up to chapter 40 if you want to read ahead, otherwise I'll be posting a chapter a day until it's caught up!