Writing an origin story for one of my characters (Eric Damon).
He will be raised by a pride of Litleo and Pyroar, and the story will take more than a bit of inspiration from The Jungle Book and Tarzan: Lord of the Apes. I just need to figure out which Pokemon to be the equivalent to Shere Khan before I write the first chapter.
This sounds like a
really cool idea! I'd love to see how it turns out. Due to the wide variety of Pokemon, you've honestly got a lot of options. I would suggest making your selection in mind of the setting where your story will take place (i.e. a savanna). Anyways, he's my Pokemon ideas:
Arcanine - A very similar appearance to Shere Khan, and is a more legendary Pokemon. My idea of Arcanine is more powerful yet puppy-like, though, so I'm not sure how it'd work.
Umbreon - He looks all cuddly and stuff, but I could see it becoming into a vengeful character if his paths of crossed. Imagine the fun you could do with those eerie, glowing rings!
Houndoom - Also an interesting option, but perhaps a bit cliche?
Mightyena - Same with Houndoom.
Shiftry - Maybe? It seems like the vengeful type.
Zangoose - Again, a potential option.
Luxray - Another Pokemon that feels similar to Shere Khan. It has some interesting techniques, like X-Ray Vision, that could put on a Pokemon-like twist.
Toxicroak - Toxicroak seems a lot like a decent option for an antagonist, with his sharp claws and general appearance. I imagine a sharp claw pressed against the protagonist's neck with this option. However, I don't feel like he'd be the primary antagonist, but more an obstacle.
Weavile - See Toxicroak. It's also fast.
Gallade - Perhaps this gallant Pokemon has had a traumatic past? Could also be an interesting protagonist, like a Bagheera. It's strong and wise.
Zebstrika - Like Zangoose and Shiftry.
Excadrill - See above.
Scolipede - Perhaps not a Shere Khan, but could be an interesting choice for a minor antagonist.
Krookodile - Another option like Zangoose and Shiftry.
Zoroark - See above. Feels a bit more unoriginal and cliche, though.
Cobalion, Terrakion or Virizion - This "Mowgli" threatens the forest, right? Any of the Swords of Justice could have an interesting motive to wanting to hunt the protagonist down. However, being legendaries, this may be a bit extravagant.
Pangaro - Another "Zangoose" or "Shiftry".
Tyrantrum - Another "Zangoose" or "Shiftry".
Hopefully there's some ideas you like here.
Apologies for double-posting, but I'm also debating on writing an epic crossover between Pokemon and Kingdom Hearts. Not sure which trio of Starters I should use for the main characters' first Pokemon, but I've narrowed it down to Johto, Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos. It's gonna be HUGE either way!
Choose one option, and go with it! =P
I'm not 100% sure about what exactly Kingdom of Hearts is, bit Sinnoh or Unova feel like interesting options. Serperior, Empoleon and Infernape in particular. I think Kingdom Hearts is a more medieval type of thing, so the starters I think would fit best are the Kalos ones. Chesnaught is a knight, Delphox is basically a magician, and Greninja is a -uh- ninja.