FSE

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As Ash and Pikachu walked through the Rekik marketplace, they couldn't help but be mesmerized by just how many bright colors they could see. Every rug, banner, and statue the merchants hawked seemed to incorporate swirling rainbows into their design, often in incredibly intricate patterns that drew the buyers in all on their own. It wasn't just the souvenirs either - the locals favored bright colors and dazzling jewelry that glimmered in the desert sun, and the tattoos Ash could see incorporated the same swirling patterns. The entire town of Rekik looked like one big firework show for visiting Pokemon trainers.

“Wooow...if the rest of Munum is as amazing as this place, this'll be our greatest adventure ever!" Ash exclaimed.

“Pika!" Pikachu agreed eagerly.

Most tourists only saw the Munum region from the port city of Rekik, the one city that could be accessed from the ocean. Every other city in the continent was spread out between a massive desert, and anyone who tried to cross the desert without a proper guide would vanish into the sands and never be seen again. Proper guides were also hard to come by - there seemed to be very specific criteria for Pokemon trainers who could get guides, and all anyone would say was that they were very expensive.

Luckily, Ash had been contacted by Professor Sevof, who offered him a trainer's tour of the Munum region. The foreign Professor had heard about Ash's accomplishments, including his win at Alola several years ago, and figured that someone of his skill would be very valuable to the region. Ash was more than happy to agree - a brand new adventure in a mysterious land was right up his alley. And apparently, there was a Pokemon tournament unlike anywhere else that he could take part in! Though Sevof had advised him to bring a full team of his strongest Pokemon straight to the region...apparently wild Pokemon were incredibly scarce in the Munum desert.

“Excuse me!" Ash turned to the voice and saw a boy around his age walk up to him. The boy was clearly a local, having a very deep tan and spiral tattoos on his bare chest. The only thing he was wearing was a bright red shenti - Ash had thought they were skirts until he read the brochure on the boat - and a necklace with an apple-sized white jewel in the shape of a Houndours' head. “Are you a Pokemon trainer?"

Ash nodded enthusiastically. “Yep! Hoping to get into the Munum Tournament."

The Rekik boy blinked in confusion for a second before a wide smile crossed his features. “Oh...of course! I might be able to help you." His hand went to the dog head on his necklace, moving it slightly. The sunlight caused the stone to glimmer in a way that caught Ash's eyes.

“That'd be great!" Ash smiled. “I'm looking for Professor Sevof's house. He's expecting me."

The boy's smile faded. “Oh...you're to see Sevof…" A flash of disappointment crossed his face, but Ash didn't notice. He did notice that the boy had let go of his necklace, ending the pretty lightshow. That was a shame.

Realizing that he was staring at the local's chest, Ash shook his head clear and looked the local in his eyes. “Yeah, he invited me here. But I'm kinda lost…" Ash blushed and rubbed the back of his neck. “It's easy to get confused in this place."

The young man smirked slightly, touching his necklace again. The shimmering light got Ash's attention once again, noticing that the dogs 'eyes' seemed to shine brighter than the rest of the gem. “It sure is. It...might be best if you just head straight to the Professors' house instead of exploring. You'll just get more lost and...Sevof shouldn't be kept waiting."

Ash nodded. He had been thinking about looking around some more, but the local had a point - he should get to the professor's house quickly. “That's a pretty necklace."

“Thank you." The local chuckled slightly before continuing. “Just walk past every stall, don't even look at what they have to sell. They're...trying to trick you and waste your time. Once you're out of the market, just watch out for the white house on the left. And...I need you to do me a favor when you meet Sevof."

Ash nodded, amazed by just how many lights could come out of a single stone. “Sure, what...can I do for you?"

“Just tell the professor that Wakor helped you find him." The boy, Wakor, let go of his necklace and let the lightshow dim again.

Ash blinked, having lost track of his thoughts for a second. It was probably the heat...Ash took off his hat and aired out his black hair, feeling a lot better after doing so. “Oh! Uh...yeah! I will. Thank you, Wakor. I'll be sure to tell him that."

Wakor nodded, and glanced past Ash to another tourist behind him. “I should get back to work. You go meet the professor."

Replacing his hat, Ash nodded and started walking down the street. Suddenly, he remembered his manners and turned back to Wakor. “Oh! I'm Ash, by the way. Hope I see you again."

“Me too." Wakor chuckled, waving Ash goodbye before making a beeline towards the next tourist. Remembering that the professor shouldn't be kept waiting, Ash began walking purposefully through the street. He still needed to meet with Sevof before he could start his new journey.

It was easy for Ash to ignore the merchants on the streets, but the sun was a much different story. More than once he had to take off his cap and wipe the sweat off his brow - the weather here was a lot hotter than Ash was used to. Ash remembered that Wakor had been shirtless without any real fuss, and he considered taking off his own shirt and jacket to cool off. But the professor's home wasn't far from the port, and Ash arrived before the heat became unbearable.

The professor's home was a large white building just off the main road, with a prominent sign reading 'Sevof Training Laboratory' on the front above a red-and-white Pokeball symbol. This was definitely the place. Ash aired out his hat one more time before he pressed the doorbell.

“Professor? It's Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town." Ash announced, although he wondered how Sevof could hear him over the noise of the busy street outside.

Something buzzed just above him, and Ash looked up to see a security camera attached just above the door. The camera whirred for a second, looking straight at him before the door clicked itself open.

“Come in!" A friendly voice beckoned, and Ash stepped through the door into the Training Laboratory.

When the door closed shut behind him, Ash couldn't help but notice how the lab felt completely separated from the city outside. The heat of the sun was replaced with a cool breeze of unseen fans, and the din outside was completely muted. Ambient sounds of gentle flutes and instruments Ash didn't recognize warbled through the building, giving the whole place an atmosphere of exotic calm. The lab seemed sterile and professional with white tile walls and several large computers, but Ash could smell a whiff of incense burning in the air and feel carpet as opposed to tiles under his feet. Whatever Professor Sevof studied, he seemed to appreciate a calming atmosphere. It was a rather refreshing change from the labs Ash usually went to.

Professor Sevof himself was a tall, thin man with a chocolate-brown complexion and a light beard. Under his white labcoat was a cotton shirt bearing a distinctive whirlpool pattern and dark cargo pants that looked as though they'd gone through the desert several times. Around his neck was a silver medallion that looked like the ones Hypno would usually carry. Two Hypno stayed at his side, watching the guest with scrutinizing eyes. On seeing Ash, the professor immediately stepped forward and offered his hand.

“Mr. Ketchum. Welcome to the Munum region! I am Sevof, and I'm very pleased you accepted my offer." Sevof's voice was soft but deep, and there seemed to be a wryness to his smile.

Ash returned the handshake eagerly. “Not a problem, I'm always up for a new adventure." He suddenly remembered the favor he needed to repay. “Oh yeah, Wakor helped me find you."

“He did? Very good, I'll have to thank him. Now, did you bring your best team? The Munum tournament is quite unique, and native Pokemon are rare."

Ash nodded. “All in my bag." He gestured towards his large backpack. “Oh, and Pikachu, of course."

Pikachu was happily rolling on the lab's soft carpet, much to the amusement of Professor Sevof. His two Hypno glanced at each other before looking at their master. “Does your Pikachu not stay in a Pokeball?" Sevof asked.

“Nope. Never has."

Sevof shrugged and nodded at his two Pokemon, who walked away into the house. “Not a problem. Now, why don't you take off your jacket and shoes, and come join me for some dinner? I'll explain the Munum tournament once we've eaten."

Ash was all too happy to agree, kicking off his worn sneakers and hanging his jacket on a nearby coat hanger. Pikachu hopped onto his shoulder, and the two of them promptly followed Sevof into his home.

“Say, what do you study, exactly?" The young trainer asked.

“Training methods and behavior. Most Munum trainers only get one Pokemon of their own and have to...import the rest. So we need to know the best training and bonding methods so they make the most of what they have."

“Huh. That's cool, I guess."

Sevof smirked. “Oh, you'll learn how interesting it is."

Sevof's kitchen was quite spartan, little more than a stove and a square table with a few large cushions around it. The table had already been prepared, with three plates of curry set out. The curry was a deep red color with some sort of white sauce spread over it. Sevof took a seat at one end of the table, his two Hypno flanking him in front of a colorful mosaic. Ash and Pikachu sat down across from him, Pikachu getting his own little cushion on top of the table. Sevof pushed Ash's curry in front of him, as well as a smaller bowl of food for Pikachu.

“Eat up, my friend. It's a local recipe, a Munum speciality." Sevof remarked before digging into his own dinner.

Ash and Pikachu happily began to chow down the savory curry, oblivious to how the two Hypno watched them carefully. Sevof waited for a minute before he started talking again.

“So, Ash. You want to participate in the Munum tournament this year, is that right?"

“Oh yeah! I've never heard of it before, and it sounds super interesting." Ash explained after swallowing his latest mouthful of food. The young trainer could feel his body buzzing from the flavors in the curry. “We've been doing a lot of tournaments lately, and me and Pikachu wanted to check out somewhere new. Isn't that right, buddy?"

“Piiiiiiiiiii." Pikachu seemed to yawn in agreement. Apparently, it was a lot more tired than Ash had thought.

Sevof nodded to one of his Hypno before turning his attention back to Ash. “Yes, the Munum tournament is quite different from most others in the world. And I should let you know that it's a bit more complicated than just letting you sign up for it."

Ash blinked. “Huh? What do you mean?"

“Don't get me wrong. You'll be more than welcome to participate. But there are a few rules that keep outsiders from directly competing in the tournament. It's just the way things are."

The trainer was stunned for a moment, but then shook his head clear and focused his disbelief. “What's that mean? Why'd you invite me if I can't compete?"

Sevof raised his hand in reassurance. “Be calm, Ash. I only said things are more complicated than usual. All will be made clear in time."

The spark of frustration Ash had felt evaporated. Sevof's reassurance felt...powerful, and it made Ash feel so much better. “Well...okay, but…"

Ash glanced to his side and noticed something odd. Pikachu had stopped eating and was staring ahead with a placid smile on its face. When Ash looked at what his buddy was staring at, he noticed that one of the Hypno at the professor's side was swaying his pendulum back and forth.

The young trainer frowned. “Wait, what's your Hypno... doing?"

“Oh, don't worry. It's just something he likes to do. It'll be alright." Sevof's voice soothed Ash's concerns. “Out of curiosity, have you been...hypnotized before?"

“Uh...yeah. Don't really have the...uh…" Ash's head felt strangely fuzzy as he tried to think of what had happened before. “...b-best experiences...can you make your...uhhh…"

“Are you...feeling alright, Ash? You seem to be swaying."

Ash had to admit the professor was right. The fuzziness in his head was increasing, and he could feel himself loll slightly to his sides. “Uhhhh...I'm, uh...f-feeling a little...dizzy…"

Sevof sighed. “It must be the heat. It can make you feel very dizzy."

“Yeah...yeah, that's it." Ash agreed. He'd thought it was cold in the lab, but Sevof was right. He was actually quite hot, that was why he was feeling funny. Yes, that was it.

“Maybe take off your shirt. Just for a minute, until the feeling passes." Sevof suggested

“Buh-'' Ash felt like he should object, but Sevof's soft voice spoke too much sense. He would feel better if he just did what the professor said. Surely he knew what he was talking about. Besides, there were plenty of shirtless boys in the streets, it would be no big deal. “...okay…"

Ash slowly grabbed at the hem of his t-shirt and started pulling it up over his head, covering his face for a second. The boy momentarily hesitated as he felt the air on his bare chest, but he had to finish taking it off. He would feel much better when he had. Ash finally pulled the shirt off his head and tossed it behind him…

And then he suddenly came face to face with the professor's other Hypno, who was dangling its pendulum right before his eyes.

“Wha-"

Before Ash could say or do anything, the pendulum was swinging and the boy couldn't take his eyes off it. The silver medallion swung back and forth, back and forth, and Ash's eyes followed its every movement. For a split second, Ash thought that something was very wrong…

...until he heard Sevof's voice, soft and powerful and cutting through the fog in his head. “Relax, Ash Ketchum. Do not worry. Everything will be fine."

Ash felt better, but he still tried to look away. Every time he'd been hypnotized before, bad things had happened. “I...don't…make your hyp...hypno...stop…"

“You're too stressed. Take a deep breath and listen to everything around you. Let your worries fade away. The path to your new adventure is right in front of you, it won't do to be so tense."

The trainer couldn't help but obey. A deep breath of incense filled his lungs and slowed his breathing. Flutes that sang through his body and made his heart beat in tune. The pendulum kept on swinging in front of his eyes, the path to his new adventure beckoning him to come closer...closer...Ash's arms fell to his sides as he slumped forward, a placid smile on his face that mirrored his PIkachu beside him.

“Do you feel any stress now, Ash? Are you worried about my Hypno now?"

Ash shook his head without taking his eyes off the pendulum. He wasn't stressed or worried at all. He couldn't remember why he'd been so worried in the first place. Hypno's pendant was the path to his new adventure, he could stare at it all day.

"This is necessary for you to be in the Munum Tournament. You will do anything to be in the Munum tournament. Anything."

“Anything." Ash nodded. Sevof was right. He needed to be in the tournament. That was the most important thing in his life now. He would do whatever Sevof asked him.

“You are going to begin a new journey. One that you will enjoy very much. You only need to accept the rules of the Munum region."

Ash smiled as he stared at the pendulum. He was going to have a very fun journey in the Munum region, as long as he understood the rules.

“I will tell you how you can be a part of the Munum Tournament. From now on, when you feel any doubt, fear, or discomfort, you will say 'This is how things are in the Munum Region, and I must obey', and you will erase these doubts from your mind. Accept the rules, and you will find that you will like your time in Munum."

Ash nodded drowsily. “Ok…"

SNAP!

And suddenly Ash's sleepiness and fuzziness were gone, and he felt more clear-headed than ever. All he could think about was that he needed to learn how to participate in the Munum Tournament, and Sevof would tell him how to do so. And his fun new adventure would start in earnest once he understood the rules. He didn't notice that Pikachu had fallen completely asleep, or that one of the Hypnos was carrying it away.

Sevof smirked as he stood up, regarding the shirtless enthralled boy with amusement. “Stand up, Ash."

The young man obeyed, jumping to his feet immediately. Sevof looked into the boy's wide eyes for a minute, as if to check if there was anything behind Ash's focused gaze. On seeing that there wasn't, the professor began his explanation.

“To put it very simply, Ash, we don't capture Pokemon in the Munum region. We capture trainers. And you have been captured."

Ash didn't respond, not quite understanding Sevof's words. The professor continued.

“You will not be a trainer participating in the tournament. You will serve one of the trainers in the tournament. Your body, your mind, and your Pokemon will belong to your master."

_My master?! I'm not a - _

“This is how things are in the Munum Region, and I must obey." Ash intoned, and his outrage vanished. He would serve a local trainer in the Munum tournament, and his body, mind, and Pokemon would belong to his master. This...might actually be fun. Ash had never done anything like this before, and he couldn't help but be excited.

The Professor nodded. “You will work without question for your master's glory. And more importantly...his amusement. You will please him in every way he desires to be pleased."

_But what if - _

“This is how things are in the Munum Region, and I must obey."

“What you were before will matter little. Your past self, the boy you were before you walked through my door, will sleep inside you while you become what your master desires." Sevof paused for a moment. “We...won't erase everything you were. In truth, we will need your previous self at times. Think of it as a role you will play when necessary."

Ash was a little confused. Did he have to change himself or not? “Um...like when?"

“A fair question, but don't ask any more from now on."

Ash blushed in slight embarrassment. “...sorry."

Sevof nodded towards Ash's backpack. “Take the rest of your Pokemon. We will need to...convince them of how things work, much like what I've done with you and your Pikachu. Your old self will help with that. And we want to keep the workings of Munum secret from the outside world. So if your friends and family call, you will give them a story that makes sense to your old self."

The young man frowned. Was he being asked to trick his friends? Lie? This wasn't-

“This is how things are in the Munum region, and I must obey." Ash's frown vanished. If he had to keep things secret and make sure his Pokemon were on board, he would be happy to help. It wouldn't be fair to leave his Pokemon out of the fun adventure he was going to have.

Sevof smiled. “Good boy. But it'll take more than just this one session to make sure that you'll serve well for the rest of your time here. Do not worry - one night of the program I've designed will secure both you and your Pokemon's compliance for the rest of the year."

Digging into his coat pockets, the professor took out a piece of string that seemed to be marked at certain lengths with colored stripes. In his other hand, he brought out a notepad and pen. “But there are a few things we can take care of while we're here. One fundamental thing you should understand before we start your journey."

Ash was paying very close attention now, not that he could do otherwise. It was as if Sevof was the only person in the world right now. Whatever he needed, Ash would provide. Anything to be a part of the Munum tournament.

Sevof finally spoke up. “Take off the rest of your clothes."

Ash froze. _What?!! I'm NOT - _

“This is how things are in the Munum region, and I must obey."

Even with the concern of Sevof seeing him naked being more-or-less gone, Ash was slow in disrobing himself. He started with his cap, socks, and gloves, tossing them onto his discarded shirt. Once it couldn't be avoided, Ash undid the button on his jeans and pushed them down to his feet. He couldn't help but blush slightly as he stepped out of his pants, standing in front of Sevof in nothing but white boxers. But he couldn't stop there. Sevof had told him what to do, and he had to finish.

Deciding it would be best to get it over with quickly, Ash grabbed the hem of his underwear and swiftly pulled it down. His boxers quickly joined the rest of his clothes, and Ash stood in front of Sevof, helplessly blushing as the professor took a good look at his bare body. Instinctively, Ash covered up his privates -

“This is how things are in the Munum region, and I must obey." Ash's arms fell to his side, and he stood up straight so Sevof could see everything he needed to. He couldn't make his blush completely vanish, however.

Sevof walked around him, tutting at the boy's blush. “You'll need to get used to people seeing you like this. Once we're out of this tourist trap - well, you might have to entertain in public, with everything on display."

Ash swallowed, and tried to will his blushing cheeks away.

Ash was by no means scrawny - years of hiking had built up his muscles to a respectable degree. His legs looked strong enough to walk for miles, and his bare feet were firm. But there wasn't anything particularly impressive about his body, either. Sevof noticed that the young man's cock wasn't as big as some of the other trainers he had looked at, though at least it wasn't tiny. Even when it started rising as the situation settled into Ash's mind…

Sevof smirked and let the member rise to its full height. Ash was blushing furiously as his body instinctively prepared for what it assumed would come next, and the trainer was tempted to take it into his hands himself…

But then Sevof simply took the string and placed it along the boy's erect cock, earning a slight gasp from Ash. The boy couldn't help but shiver in anticipation as Sevof noted the length of his hard-on before chuckling and pulling the string away.

“Control yourself, Ash. I want you to feel as normal as if you were fully dressed. Only get...excited when you need to be. Do you understand?"

Ash swallowed and nodded. “...ye-yeah." It took a few deep breaths, but Ash managed to calm himself down and let his cock fall into the normal position. Eventually, Ash could feel his blush fade away as well.

Sevof took a few more measurements, wrapping the string around the boys' wrists, ankles, and waist. There was a moment of panic when Sevof tightened the string around his neck, but it passed quickly with Ash remembering that this was how things were in Munum. Sevof then started gently pinching the boy's muscles as if to check for fat, and Ash was surprised at how...comfortable he felt as the professor did so. This would be normal for him from now on.

Suddenly, Sevof gave the trainer's ass a pinch, and Ash couldn't help but gasp. He'd never been touched there, and it felt...good. A tiny part of him hoped Sevof would continue 'testing' that spot, and the thought made a small redness tease his cheeks.

The professor noticed this and smirked. “You like it there, don't you?"

Ash nodded. “Ye- yes, could you please do tha - “

“No more questions. No more demands, either. You just accept what is done to you."

Ash clammed up, deeply embarrassed that he'd overstepped his bounds. Sevof took his hands away and started writing on the notepad.

“Clean and healthy, easy on the eyes. Nothing impressive one way or another, but not bad. Tan's uneven, but the walk will correct that soon enough. Very receptive to the rear."

The young man glanced down at himself. He never focused on tanning himself, whether he was at the beach or hiking through the woods. As such, his light skin was rather uneven in color, especially around his waist. But Ash was flattered that he was otherwise easy on the eyes, at least. Hopefully he would improve during his journey.

“Are you a virgin?" Sevof asked.

There was a blush, but Ash didn't need to reaffirm how things were in Munum. “Y-yes."

Sevof's eyebrow raised slightly. “You'll fetch a _very _high price. Might need a little extra training...but that can wait until the walk."

After writing a few more notes down, the professor set down his notebook and turned to Ash. “You can put your clothes back on. I'll need your help with the rest of your Pokemon."

Earlier, Ash would've scrambled to get his outfit back on before anyone could see. But now, he was quite casual about replacing his underwear, jeans and shirt. It felt more like he was changing clothes than covering himself up. By the time he was fully dressed again, Sevof's two Hypnos had returned to the room.

“Is Pikachu set up?" Sevof asked, and one of the Hypnos nodded. “Excellent. Now for the other five."

Ash replaced his hat and looked at Sevof, awaiting his instructions.

“You'll be your former self for this. All we need is to have them eat food with this…" Sevof produced a tube of white liquid from his coat. Ash could tell it was the sauce he had eaten on the curry. “...and make sure they see my Pokemon's hypnosis. Once they're in the advanced trance state, we just need to set them up in front of my lab's tutoring computers overnight...along with you. Can you help me with that, Ash Ketchum?"

Ash smiled broadly. “You bet, professor! I'll be happy to help any way I can."

And he truly was. Ash couldn't wait to start his new journey in the Munum region. This would be his best adventure ever!