Borne of Caution

Lee Henson dies in flames and wakes in a world where creatures of elemental power battle for sport—a world utterly unprepared for his expertise. A lifelong zookeeper and Pokémon enthusiast, he sees the cracks in this society’s understanding of its own monsters. Pokémon are treated as glorified pets or weapons, their instincts misunderstood, their potential squandered. With his knowledge of animal behavior and a reluctant partner in the fiery Vulpix, Lee begins upending centuries of tradition. Trainers gawk as he coaxes unprecedented obedience from "unruly" beasts. Gym Leaders take note when his unorthodox methods yield terrifying results. But the Pokémon world doesn’t change quietly, and not everyone welcomes a man who treats battles like behavioral experiments. As whispers grow into opposition, Lee must decide: adapt to their rules, or force the world to adapt to his.