In the Shadow of the Moon

Mike Shinobi is a born trainer. His parents were both elite trainers and had competed in multiple competitions and gyms. It was at one of these gyms that Mike's mom disappeared. She left Mike and his father, Jason, alone. Jason had to take up a job as a cashier in a local pokeshop and end his journey early, passing up the opportunity to enter the Indigo League.

Poor and finally turning ten years old, Mike leaves with a substitute starter and a lot of promise. On the way he tries to live up to his parents legacy. One way or another.