The White Eidolon
The skies were dark and thunders roared. The setting was up on top of a large mountaintop where a castle stood. And on top of that castle was temple, broken down by the even larger castle that's behind it. This castle was very large, twice as large in height compared to the other one as well as 5 times longer in width, maybe even longer. Inside that large castle, we will be starting the story inside a room, filled with toys for small children. Train sets, a basketball, and even a quarter pipe was inside. Inside was a young boy, who was just tossing a small block with an N on the side deep in thought. He had red and black shoes, a hat with black visor and red on front with white on back and a black poke ball symbol on front, black pants, jacket that is light blue with a deeper blue on the wrists and upper chest, and a blue and black sling bag. His name was Hilbert, and he was a pokemon trainer. He was inside N's castle, a man who he had run into during his journey many times. Each time, Hilbert learns a bit more about him. He remembered almost every word N had said to him, even if N talked faster than most people.
"As long as Pokémon are confined in Poké Balls... Pokémon will never become perfect beings. I have to change the world for Pokémon, because they're my friends."
"I... want to see things no one can see. The truths of Pokémon inside Poké Balls. The ideals of how Trainers should be. And a future where Pokémon have become perfect... Do you feel the same?"
"First, I must tell you... I am the king of Team Plasma. Ghetsis asked me to work with him to save Pokémon. I wonder how many Pokémon exist in this world."
"You're quite strong. But I have a future that I must change. And, for that future... I'll defeat the Champion and become unbeatable, unlike any other! I'll make all Trainers free their Pokémon! Just try and stop me!
"Many different values mix together, and the world becomes gray... That is unforgivable! I will separate Pokémon and people, and black and white will be clearly distinct! Only then will Pokémon become perfect beings! Yes, that is my dream! That is the dream I must fulfill! Hilbert, do you have a dream of your own?"
"You're saying I should just allow people to think whatever they want and treat Pokémon however they want, no matter whether the Pokémon suffer? I refuse to tolerate the existence of a world like that!"
"They may say it is for understanding one another better, but what Trainers really use battles for is to compete... And they hurt each others' Pokémon! Am I the only one who finds this terribly painful? Whatever... I'm going to talk to your Pokémon. I've been living with Pokémon since I was born, so it's easier for me to talk with them than with people. ...Because Pokémon never tell lies."
"My vision is to change the world without using force. Trying to change the world by force will just make others resist. If people resist, the ones that will be hurt are the innocent Pokémon used by foolish Trainers. You understand. Pokémon are not just tools for people to use! As a result... Pokémon and Trainers who care about one another, like you and your Pokémon, will be separated. And that does break my heart a little."
"What do you think, Hilbert? How do you like the powerful form of the Pokémon who appears before and fights beside the hero that will lead the way to a new world? Now, Zekrom and I will head to the Pokémon League and defeat the Champion! This will be the last of the Pokémon battles that hurt Pokémon so. A world for Pokémon alone... It's finally going to be a reality. If you want to stop me, you must become a hero as well! That's right! When Zekrom's counterpart, Reshiram, recognizes you, we will finally be even, and then you can try to stop us! Well, what will you do? My prediction... If the future that I see is true, you will meet Reshiram. The Pokémon with you believe in you so strongly... Will you be the one who interferes with my formula for changing the world? If you want to protect the bonds between Pokémon and people, you must search for Reshiram I'm sure it is waiting for you in the form of the Light Stone"
"N....you show so much potential. If only you know just how much of a bond trainers have with their pokemon" Hilbert muttered out. He sighed as he stood up, just as the door was knocked. It opened up and two girls came inside. One had yellow hair while the other had violet. They bowed to him slightly.
"I am Concordia" the blonde one greeted, "I give peace and comfort to N"
"And I am Anthea" the violet hair one greeted, "Come, our lord is waiting for you upstairs" Hilbert stood up and followed the women down the hallway and up the stairs. He sighed, placing his hands in his jacket pocket. That's where he could feel it. The Light Stone he had gotten in Nacrene City inside Lenora's gym. To think that the stone was right where he went before, being displayed as well. Not even Team Plasma recognized it even when they had stole the head of the Dragonite skeleton. He gripped onto it tightly, hoping that the legendary Reshiram would be able to be summoned. But, would it even consider him a hero?
"We're here" Concordia said. Both the girls took him to a giant entryway, where Hilbert can just feel N waiting for him on the other side. He took a deep breath, releasing the stone from his hand as he went inside. But before he can entered, the sounds of footsteps echoed from the entrance. He took a step back, bit cautious as to who was coming. Out from the shadows, Hilbert knew who he was. He had faced him many times during his travels. That robe and that cocky smile, he knew of only one man that could do that. Ghetsis, a member of Team Plasma and one of the seven sages. His grin never left as he came face to face with Hilbert, who's hands clenched a bit from seeing the man.
"Ah Holder of the Light Stone, so glad that you can join us on this day of history" Ghetsis said.
"What is this about Ghetsis?" Hilbert spoke out, "What exactly is this castle?"
"The castle that appeared as if it were enveloping the Pokémon League is a symbol. It means Unova will change. The king of this castle is the strongest Trainer in the world. He is accompanied by the legendary Pokémon. He has defeated the Champion. Added to all that, his heart burns with the desire to improve the world. If that's not what makes a hero, what more do you need?"
"I must admit one thing Ghetsis. He does care so much about the pokemon in the world, but I know why he cares so much. It was all because of you. He never had witnessed any pokemon who had a great bond with their trainers. He never saw just how much we cared for one another. If he could've just seen that, this could've been avoided" Ghetsis only laughed at those accusations Hilbert had made toward him.
"That is all according to my plan" he said, "We can seize people's minds and hearts We can bring into being the world that I--no, that Team Plasma--desires more easily than you can imagine! We and only we will use Pokémon, and we shall rule the powerless populace! I've been waiting so long for this! I've kept my silence so no one could piece together what I planned. Now, those painful days are at an end!" Ghetsis moved away from the entrance and extended his arms out toward it, "Go! Onward! Discover whether you have what it takes to be a hero! Go! Holder of the Light Stone! In this room, you can learn whether you, too, can be a hero!"
Hilbert glared over to him with anger in his eyes. But he just walked past him, giving him one more dirty look before he continued on. "Can't even remember my damn name? Old geezer" he muttered. The hallway was dark, but not dark enough for him to not see anything. He couldn't believe he found himself in this situation. All he wanted was to start a journey along with his two best friends, Cheren and Bianca. He never once thought he would fight against an organization along the way. But he was here and he needs to finish it. He looked up as a speck of light shined at the end. As he went to the exit, he was greeted by the sight of a long walkway, with a large area not more than a few feet in front of him. Around it was a small pool of water with pillars standing tall.
At the other side of the walkway, he can see him. The King of Team Plasma and one of the toughest rivals Hilbert has ever faced. He had a white and black hat, wore a white shirt over a black one with grayish pants and green boots. His hair was tea green, flowing in the wind as he sat patiently in the throne. His eyes opened up at the sight of Hilbert standing there with determination in his eyes. N, the one who the legendary dragon, Zekrom, had recognized as a hero, stood off his throne.
"What I desire is a world for Pokémon, and Pokémon alone. I will separate Pokémon from people, so Pokémon can regain their original power." N said as he walked toward Hilbert, "It's time to settle this once and for all! My determination is absolute! I will prove the value of my beliefs even if it means my Pokémon friends get hurt! Since you've come this far, I believe you are equally determined."
"N....if only you can see just how much of a bond trainers have with their pokemon. Not every pokemon is suffering. Trainers and pokemon love each other. They respect for one another. Even people in Team Plasma wished they could stay with their pokemon, their friends. Don't you see that? We both make each other stronger"
"If that's so, prove it to me! Show me the depth of your determination! You came all this way to battle me... But Reshiram is not responding. You haven't yet been recognized as the hero, have you? How disappointing. I actually kind of liked you a little. Through our many battles, I got the feeling that you might be a Trainer who truly cares for Pokémon!" Hilbert's body tensed up. "But I was kidding myself. The idea of Trainers getting to know each other through battles is ridculous! You have two options. Challenge me to a fight you can't win, or leave this place and watch the birth of a new world where Pokémon are free of people! Zekrom! Come to me!"
Not long when N spoke out, the wall behind N suddenly exploded and the mighty Zekrom flew through. It had shade of dark gray, with darker patches on various portions of its body. It had eyes that are white irises and red sclera and a small horn-like protrusion on the tip of its snout, with its head sporting a plume tipped with light-blue coloration. At the base of its neck is a black, stud-like feature, and atop its shoulders are similar, larger features resembling armor padding. The bases of its wings also have such padding, and a fanned, splayed, seemingly webbed shape with a small "wing-spike" on one edge. The lower length of Zekrom's arms extenuate into splayed, seemingly webbed, somewhat baseball-mitt-like formations, with three-clawed, dark-colored hands on the undersides. The front portion of Zekrom's waist is black-colored, with its belly and thighs having thin striations down their length. Its knees are black, as are the foremost parts of its three-clawed feet and spiked heels. Zekrom's tail consists of large, round, conical and spiked formation, likened to an electricity generator, with a black inner portion and bands on the tip of the outside portion.
It soured down the walkway, stopping behind N. It's tail started to spark up electricity before it let out a mighty roar, bolts of lightning shooting from its body and striking the water surrounding it, turning all of it into steam in an instant. Hilbert's body froze, seeing the mighty pokemon again before his eyes as it stood behind N. "This is going to be trouble" he muttered. Just as he thought it ended before it started, a tremor from his jacket caught his attention. He quickly dug inside it and pulled out the Light Stone, which was glowing brightly and beautifully. N stared in aw as the stone continued to shine.
"The Light Stone is...." N started to say, "I mean Reshiram is" The Light Stone floated off of Hilbert's hands, levitating high in the air. The stone became brighter and brighter, illuminating the room. It began spinning in the air, a bright veil of light surrounding it and expanding as it goes faster and faster. It formed a large ball of light as a creature began to take shape inside. It grew out in enormous size, it's white fur shining against it's light. Both N and Hilbert watched in amazement as the pokemon formed. Zekrom continued to stand behind its trainer, watching the creature in the light with intent. Reshiram was appearing.
It's snout was mammalian in appearance, most resembling something vulpine or even canine. Streaming out from the upper side of the snout and outward from the head was a long, voluminous wispy mane, the top of which formed a spike or small head-crest of some sort. The face was fringed with spiky features, with one small, pointed extension of it below the chin. Reshiram's neck was long and slender, with a collar-esque protrusion of fur or feathers seeming held in place by two somewhat glass-like neck-bands, with similar bands present on the "wrists" of its forelimbs. Its forelimbs were expansive, wing-like appendages or some unusual sort of wings themselves; the beginning portions of the limbs are slender and generally conventionally arm-like, but flare out into a more wing-like, feathered section farther on the limb, sporting four claws on the leading edge. On its chest was a feathered feature with the lower portion protruding outward to a point. Long feathers spread out from Reshiram's thighs, its feet with large claws-three in front, and the one in the back positioned at an angle somewhat like high heels. Its tail was a thick mass of a center-most plume and ribbon-like secondary extensions, surrounded by two large bands.
It opened it's shining blue eyes. The vast white pokemon extended its wings and planted it's feet on the ground, releasing a mighty roar of it's own that shook the room. It's tail began lightening up in flames. A burst of flames erupted around its body, nearly knocking Hilbert and N off their feet from the intense heat it was creating. The flames died down, and Hilbert was staring up at the second legendary pokemon as it stared down at him as well.
"Zekrom and Reshiram..." N spoke out, "They were once one life. One Pokémon. Complete opposites, yet the same. Zekrom and Reshiram are Pokémon that appear before the hero they recognize" Hilbert looked in amazement at the stunning pokemon in front of him. "Ah... I see. you really are a hero, too."
"Tell me...since you can speak with pokemon" Hilbert said, "What is Reshiram saying?"
"....'I want to battle with you. Try to make me your friend and ally.' It plans to test you to see if you are really pursuing truth. I, also, am curious to see how powerful you are" Hilbert smiled up to Reshiram, feeling very determined to live up to it's expectation. He wondered which pokemon he would choose for it, but figured out one way to decide. Grabbing all of his poke balls, he threw them in the air and released his team inside. His team consisted with Mateus, the Serperior, Simon, the Simipour, Lillil, the Lilligant, Noctis, the Zoroark, and Minna, the Mienshao. Hilbert had taught all of his pokemon how to speak humanly. It wasn't easy to do, but he was able to have all of them speak fluently.
Lillil blinked as she looked at her teammates. "Something happening? It's not normal that you bring us all out when it doesn't involve camping.
"Alright guys! Here's the thing!" Hilbert called to them, "Right now we might be facing our toughest pokemon yet. TOUGHEST. I couldn't decide on who to bring out to fight this pokemon, so I'm seeing who would want to be the first one to face it. Now, WHO WANTS TO?!" Everyone of his team looked up to the Reshiram. The legendary dragon let out a mighty roar as a small speck of flame puffed out of its mouth, sending shivers down their spines.
"Uuhh....I have a type disadvantage" Mateus said.
"Y-yeah same here" Lillil said.
"I just got my hair done" Simon said.
"My hair isn't fire proof" Noctis said.
"I can't kick that high" Minna said.
Hilbert nearly fell over. His whole team were making excuses to not fight. Mateus motioned the team to a huddle and started whispering to them.
"Okay, we all agree that Hilbert is at his peak of crazy" Mateus told them, "So...I think it's time for all of us to tell him that he's gone crazy!" Everyone in the huddle nodded in agreement, "So, I say we all tell him that there isn't a chance any of us would win and that he has gone insane. Ready?" The huddle broke and they all stared at Hilbert, all taking in breath. But just as the first word was about to be said, all but Mateus took a long step back.
"He'll do it!!" they shouted out, pointing to the Serperior. Mateus gawked and nearly fell over at his companions sudden betrayal.
"Idiotic peasants" he muttered as he was forced to slither to the mighty dragon-type. He gulped as Reshiram stared him down.
"Mateus! You can do this!" Hilbert shouted. The serpent took a deep breath, his tail twitching a bit. "Mateus, start it off with Slam!"
"...How am I suppose to hurt it with that?!" Mateus shouted.
"Just....just use it on its head! Alright?!"
"Fine....my will is in your backpack" Mateus slithered in quick speed around the mighty dragon. He jerked toward it, wrapping around it's right leg and slithering up. The Reshiram wailed, trying to knock Mateus off. He showed that he wasn't easy to get rid of, going into the air and swinging his tail down on the dragon's head. Reshiram used one of it's legs to block the attack though, and knocked Mateus off the air. The Serperior yelped as he skidded across the ground. He got back up just able to dodge one of Reshiram's kicks. Hilbert bit his lower lip, Mateus slithering away for distance. "It didn't seem to have work Hilbert! Any more ideas?!"
"Try using the new move you learned. Go for Twister!" Mateus opened his mouth wide and fired a purple tornado at the might dragon, hitting it square in the chest, making it stumble back.
"Umm...try another Slam on the head!" Mateus rolled his eyes as he slithered around it again with amazing speed, slithering up it's leg again. Reshiram only stared at him as it let our a roar. Mateus went up and was able to connect with a Slam again, but it seemed like it barely felt anything from it. It spun around, throwing Mateus off. It roared loudly once again. A ball of fire started to build up above it. Hilbert took notice of the ball forming and gasped out to see how big it was getting. Reshiram was preparing for it's powerful move, Fusion Flare. "Mateus move!!" The Serperior looked to him strangely before he spotted the ball of fire as well and started to nervously sweat.
"Uh oh" he muttered as he turned around and started to slither away from it. The dragon's face looked real upset as it made the ball even larger, throwing it near Mateus where it exploded in a big bang....completely missing him. Mateus panted out of fright as he saw just how much damage that once attack had done, a large black crater. He thanked the heavens that it had a bad aim at least. Reshiram was preparing for another Fusion Flare. Hilbert bit his lip as he saw it, but he did notice that charging the attack had given them an opening for an attack.
"Mateus! Reshiram left an opening! Quick use Giga Impact!!" Mateus perked his head and looked at him surprisingly.
"I thought we agree to use it as a last resort!" he shouted out.
"Just do it!" Hilbert shouted back. Mateus sighed as he started charging at the mighty dragon. As he charged at it, his body got engulfed with powerful energy before he connected the attack into Reshiram's chest. It definitely felt the attack as it stumbled a bit. But it was able to stay at its feet and readies to fire the second Fusion Flare. Hilbert cussed silently to himself since he hoped the Giga Impact would stop it from charging the attack.
"Mateus! Move!" he shouted to him.
"I know! I know!" the Serperior said as he tried to move. Unfortunately, Mateus couldn't move since the move always tired him out every time he used it. Mateus braced for the powerful attack as the dragon brought down the attack straight down at him. Suddenly, the ball of flame dissipated and the area was surrounded in a shell of fog. N and his Zekrom's sight was cut off from the fight, leaving Hilbert and his team to be able to see the mighty Reshiram. Hilbert and Mateus readies for the next move it would do when it started....grinning. It seemed like it was clearing its throat.
"...Nice. You've passed the test o faith" a angelic voice spoke out. Hilbert and Mateus's ears twitched as they caught the sound and started to look around for the source. The Reshiram before them rolled its eyes and cleared it's throat again. Hilbert caught the sound and looked at it in amazement.
"Wait...did you talk to me?" he asked astonished.
"Yes...and before you ask, yes I can speak your language" it said. It was pretty clear judging by the tone of voice that the Reshiram was female.
"Wow...I never knew that" he told her. All of Hilbert's team stared at Reshiram with their mouths agape.
"Mmmm...I'm impressed" she spoke up, "Your pokemon have strong faith and trust in you...especially in the face of impossible odds"
"Well umm" Hilbert started, not sure what to say, "I'm very proud of my team. I trust them as much as they trust me"
"And trust me, there are times when we shouldn't trust him" Mateus said, letting out a chuckle.
"I see" Reshiram said, "but before I lend you my help....I'd have one last test for you and your team"
"Oh yeah? What is it?" Hilbert asked.
"This...I hope you're ready" With that, Reshiram disappears in a huge plume of white smoke. Hilbert and his team stared, wondering what was going to happen as a final test. The smoke cleareda bit... and what appeared to be a person walks out. But this person didn't look human. In fact, the features closely resembled that of Reshiram. The mighty dragon that towered over them was now an anthro. She was a very sleek female with a shapely figure, very graceful and she had a large tuff of...
"CROTCH FUZZ!!!" Noctis shouted out suddenly, pointing to the tuff of fur around her crotch area. Everyone in Hilbert's team began laughing loudly, holding their guts as some of them toppled over. She scowled at them as she watches them laugh at her. Hilbert was groaning and rubbing his eyes at his team's behavior.
"....Quiet!!!!" he shouted. The laughing died down, though Noctis was trying to hold in his, which was rewarded with a slap in the back of the head by Lillil. "Honestly guys. It's not worth laughing about" Shira looked at him impressing, surprised that he didn't laugh along with them.
"...so, now that I showed you some secrets of mine... what is your decision now?" she asked Hilbert.
"My decision?"
"Not many know that I can take such a form.... most humans get strong opinions of it... so, trainer, what do you think of me now?" She extended her arms out, letting him have a good look at her form as her soft feathers blew beautifully in the light breeze. Hilbert looked her over twice before he got a smile on his face.
"Honestly...you look beautiful" he said chuckling. She gasped softly, not expecting that kind of answer. And smiled with a nod.
"Thank you...my name is Shira and I'd be glad to fight by your side in the next battle" And with that, Shira turned back into her original form. Hilbert smiled broadly at her, reaching into his bag and pulled out a poke ball.
"I'm Hilbert and I'm very honored to have you as a part of my team" he said and tossed the ball at her. Shira gets sucked into the ball in a flash of red light, the ball not moving once as it clicked. Hilbert couldn't stop his smiling as he picked up Shira's ball from the ground. The mighty dragon of legend, in his very hand. The dust had finally cleared and N was waving in front of his face to keep it clear from it. Zekrom stood at the same spot just like before, looking down at Hilbert, knowing that he was successful at obtaining its counterpart. N believed this as well, smiling big as Hilbert's gaze showed him determination to finish this fight.
"Ah...I see" N said, "Reshiram, who is said to lend its power to the hero who searches for truth, has recognized your power and now agrees to stand by your side" He took a good look at Hilbert's team. "Your pokemon don't seem to injured in the fight. Good, because there is no triumph to be gained in battling a weakened opponent."
"Yeah well, my team is more than enough to beat you N. I will stop you if it's the last thing I do"
"Ah, but in order for you to stop me, you must beat me in what would be the fiercest battle in the Unova region. Now, I will create the future I desire! I shall sweep you before me!"
The battle is about to begin.
"As long as Pokémon are confined in Poké Balls... Pokémon will never become perfect beings. I have to change the world for Pokémon, because they're my friends."
"I... want to see things no one can see. The truths of Pokémon inside Poké Balls. The ideals of how Trainers should be. And a future where Pokémon have become perfect... Do you feel the same?"
"First, I must tell you... I am the king of Team Plasma. Ghetsis asked me to work with him to save Pokémon. I wonder how many Pokémon exist in this world."
"You're quite strong. But I have a future that I must change. And, for that future... I'll defeat the Champion and become unbeatable, unlike any other! I'll make all Trainers free their Pokémon! Just try and stop me!
"Many different values mix together, and the world becomes gray... That is unforgivable! I will separate Pokémon and people, and black and white will be clearly distinct! Only then will Pokémon become perfect beings! Yes, that is my dream! That is the dream I must fulfill! Hilbert, do you have a dream of your own?"
"You're saying I should just allow people to think whatever they want and treat Pokémon however they want, no matter whether the Pokémon suffer? I refuse to tolerate the existence of a world like that!"
"They may say it is for understanding one another better, but what Trainers really use battles for is to compete... And they hurt each others' Pokémon! Am I the only one who finds this terribly painful? Whatever... I'm going to talk to your Pokémon. I've been living with Pokémon since I was born, so it's easier for me to talk with them than with people. ...Because Pokémon never tell lies."
"My vision is to change the world without using force. Trying to change the world by force will just make others resist. If people resist, the ones that will be hurt are the innocent Pokémon used by foolish Trainers. You understand. Pokémon are not just tools for people to use! As a result... Pokémon and Trainers who care about one another, like you and your Pokémon, will be separated. And that does break my heart a little."
"What do you think, Hilbert? How do you like the powerful form of the Pokémon who appears before and fights beside the hero that will lead the way to a new world? Now, Zekrom and I will head to the Pokémon League and defeat the Champion! This will be the last of the Pokémon battles that hurt Pokémon so. A world for Pokémon alone... It's finally going to be a reality. If you want to stop me, you must become a hero as well! That's right! When Zekrom's counterpart, Reshiram, recognizes you, we will finally be even, and then you can try to stop us! Well, what will you do? My prediction... If the future that I see is true, you will meet Reshiram. The Pokémon with you believe in you so strongly... Will you be the one who interferes with my formula for changing the world? If you want to protect the bonds between Pokémon and people, you must search for Reshiram I'm sure it is waiting for you in the form of the Light Stone"
"N....you show so much potential. If only you know just how much of a bond trainers have with their pokemon" Hilbert muttered out. He sighed as he stood up, just as the door was knocked. It opened up and two girls came inside. One had yellow hair while the other had violet. They bowed to him slightly.
"I am Concordia" the blonde one greeted, "I give peace and comfort to N"
"And I am Anthea" the violet hair one greeted, "Come, our lord is waiting for you upstairs" Hilbert stood up and followed the women down the hallway and up the stairs. He sighed, placing his hands in his jacket pocket. That's where he could feel it. The Light Stone he had gotten in Nacrene City inside Lenora's gym. To think that the stone was right where he went before, being displayed as well. Not even Team Plasma recognized it even when they had stole the head of the Dragonite skeleton. He gripped onto it tightly, hoping that the legendary Reshiram would be able to be summoned. But, would it even consider him a hero?
"We're here" Concordia said. Both the girls took him to a giant entryway, where Hilbert can just feel N waiting for him on the other side. He took a deep breath, releasing the stone from his hand as he went inside. But before he can entered, the sounds of footsteps echoed from the entrance. He took a step back, bit cautious as to who was coming. Out from the shadows, Hilbert knew who he was. He had faced him many times during his travels. That robe and that cocky smile, he knew of only one man that could do that. Ghetsis, a member of Team Plasma and one of the seven sages. His grin never left as he came face to face with Hilbert, who's hands clenched a bit from seeing the man.
"Ah Holder of the Light Stone, so glad that you can join us on this day of history" Ghetsis said.
"What is this about Ghetsis?" Hilbert spoke out, "What exactly is this castle?"
"The castle that appeared as if it were enveloping the Pokémon League is a symbol. It means Unova will change. The king of this castle is the strongest Trainer in the world. He is accompanied by the legendary Pokémon. He has defeated the Champion. Added to all that, his heart burns with the desire to improve the world. If that's not what makes a hero, what more do you need?"
"I must admit one thing Ghetsis. He does care so much about the pokemon in the world, but I know why he cares so much. It was all because of you. He never had witnessed any pokemon who had a great bond with their trainers. He never saw just how much we cared for one another. If he could've just seen that, this could've been avoided" Ghetsis only laughed at those accusations Hilbert had made toward him.
"That is all according to my plan" he said, "We can seize people's minds and hearts We can bring into being the world that I--no, that Team Plasma--desires more easily than you can imagine! We and only we will use Pokémon, and we shall rule the powerless populace! I've been waiting so long for this! I've kept my silence so no one could piece together what I planned. Now, those painful days are at an end!" Ghetsis moved away from the entrance and extended his arms out toward it, "Go! Onward! Discover whether you have what it takes to be a hero! Go! Holder of the Light Stone! In this room, you can learn whether you, too, can be a hero!"
Hilbert glared over to him with anger in his eyes. But he just walked past him, giving him one more dirty look before he continued on. "Can't even remember my damn name? Old geezer" he muttered. The hallway was dark, but not dark enough for him to not see anything. He couldn't believe he found himself in this situation. All he wanted was to start a journey along with his two best friends, Cheren and Bianca. He never once thought he would fight against an organization along the way. But he was here and he needs to finish it. He looked up as a speck of light shined at the end. As he went to the exit, he was greeted by the sight of a long walkway, with a large area not more than a few feet in front of him. Around it was a small pool of water with pillars standing tall.
At the other side of the walkway, he can see him. The King of Team Plasma and one of the toughest rivals Hilbert has ever faced. He had a white and black hat, wore a white shirt over a black one with grayish pants and green boots. His hair was tea green, flowing in the wind as he sat patiently in the throne. His eyes opened up at the sight of Hilbert standing there with determination in his eyes. N, the one who the legendary dragon, Zekrom, had recognized as a hero, stood off his throne.
"What I desire is a world for Pokémon, and Pokémon alone. I will separate Pokémon from people, so Pokémon can regain their original power." N said as he walked toward Hilbert, "It's time to settle this once and for all! My determination is absolute! I will prove the value of my beliefs even if it means my Pokémon friends get hurt! Since you've come this far, I believe you are equally determined."
"N....if only you can see just how much of a bond trainers have with their pokemon. Not every pokemon is suffering. Trainers and pokemon love each other. They respect for one another. Even people in Team Plasma wished they could stay with their pokemon, their friends. Don't you see that? We both make each other stronger"
"If that's so, prove it to me! Show me the depth of your determination! You came all this way to battle me... But Reshiram is not responding. You haven't yet been recognized as the hero, have you? How disappointing. I actually kind of liked you a little. Through our many battles, I got the feeling that you might be a Trainer who truly cares for Pokémon!" Hilbert's body tensed up. "But I was kidding myself. The idea of Trainers getting to know each other through battles is ridculous! You have two options. Challenge me to a fight you can't win, or leave this place and watch the birth of a new world where Pokémon are free of people! Zekrom! Come to me!"
Not long when N spoke out, the wall behind N suddenly exploded and the mighty Zekrom flew through. It had shade of dark gray, with darker patches on various portions of its body. It had eyes that are white irises and red sclera and a small horn-like protrusion on the tip of its snout, with its head sporting a plume tipped with light-blue coloration. At the base of its neck is a black, stud-like feature, and atop its shoulders are similar, larger features resembling armor padding. The bases of its wings also have such padding, and a fanned, splayed, seemingly webbed shape with a small "wing-spike" on one edge. The lower length of Zekrom's arms extenuate into splayed, seemingly webbed, somewhat baseball-mitt-like formations, with three-clawed, dark-colored hands on the undersides. The front portion of Zekrom's waist is black-colored, with its belly and thighs having thin striations down their length. Its knees are black, as are the foremost parts of its three-clawed feet and spiked heels. Zekrom's tail consists of large, round, conical and spiked formation, likened to an electricity generator, with a black inner portion and bands on the tip of the outside portion.
It soured down the walkway, stopping behind N. It's tail started to spark up electricity before it let out a mighty roar, bolts of lightning shooting from its body and striking the water surrounding it, turning all of it into steam in an instant. Hilbert's body froze, seeing the mighty pokemon again before his eyes as it stood behind N. "This is going to be trouble" he muttered. Just as he thought it ended before it started, a tremor from his jacket caught his attention. He quickly dug inside it and pulled out the Light Stone, which was glowing brightly and beautifully. N stared in aw as the stone continued to shine.
"The Light Stone is...." N started to say, "I mean Reshiram is" The Light Stone floated off of Hilbert's hands, levitating high in the air. The stone became brighter and brighter, illuminating the room. It began spinning in the air, a bright veil of light surrounding it and expanding as it goes faster and faster. It formed a large ball of light as a creature began to take shape inside. It grew out in enormous size, it's white fur shining against it's light. Both N and Hilbert watched in amazement as the pokemon formed. Zekrom continued to stand behind its trainer, watching the creature in the light with intent. Reshiram was appearing.
It's snout was mammalian in appearance, most resembling something vulpine or even canine. Streaming out from the upper side of the snout and outward from the head was a long, voluminous wispy mane, the top of which formed a spike or small head-crest of some sort. The face was fringed with spiky features, with one small, pointed extension of it below the chin. Reshiram's neck was long and slender, with a collar-esque protrusion of fur or feathers seeming held in place by two somewhat glass-like neck-bands, with similar bands present on the "wrists" of its forelimbs. Its forelimbs were expansive, wing-like appendages or some unusual sort of wings themselves; the beginning portions of the limbs are slender and generally conventionally arm-like, but flare out into a more wing-like, feathered section farther on the limb, sporting four claws on the leading edge. On its chest was a feathered feature with the lower portion protruding outward to a point. Long feathers spread out from Reshiram's thighs, its feet with large claws-three in front, and the one in the back positioned at an angle somewhat like high heels. Its tail was a thick mass of a center-most plume and ribbon-like secondary extensions, surrounded by two large bands.
It opened it's shining blue eyes. The vast white pokemon extended its wings and planted it's feet on the ground, releasing a mighty roar of it's own that shook the room. It's tail began lightening up in flames. A burst of flames erupted around its body, nearly knocking Hilbert and N off their feet from the intense heat it was creating. The flames died down, and Hilbert was staring up at the second legendary pokemon as it stared down at him as well.
"Zekrom and Reshiram..." N spoke out, "They were once one life. One Pokémon. Complete opposites, yet the same. Zekrom and Reshiram are Pokémon that appear before the hero they recognize" Hilbert looked in amazement at the stunning pokemon in front of him. "Ah... I see. you really are a hero, too."
"Tell me...since you can speak with pokemon" Hilbert said, "What is Reshiram saying?"
"....'I want to battle with you. Try to make me your friend and ally.' It plans to test you to see if you are really pursuing truth. I, also, am curious to see how powerful you are" Hilbert smiled up to Reshiram, feeling very determined to live up to it's expectation. He wondered which pokemon he would choose for it, but figured out one way to decide. Grabbing all of his poke balls, he threw them in the air and released his team inside. His team consisted with Mateus, the Serperior, Simon, the Simipour, Lillil, the Lilligant, Noctis, the Zoroark, and Minna, the Mienshao. Hilbert had taught all of his pokemon how to speak humanly. It wasn't easy to do, but he was able to have all of them speak fluently.
Lillil blinked as she looked at her teammates. "Something happening? It's not normal that you bring us all out when it doesn't involve camping.
"Alright guys! Here's the thing!" Hilbert called to them, "Right now we might be facing our toughest pokemon yet. TOUGHEST. I couldn't decide on who to bring out to fight this pokemon, so I'm seeing who would want to be the first one to face it. Now, WHO WANTS TO?!" Everyone of his team looked up to the Reshiram. The legendary dragon let out a mighty roar as a small speck of flame puffed out of its mouth, sending shivers down their spines.
"Uuhh....I have a type disadvantage" Mateus said.
"Y-yeah same here" Lillil said.
"I just got my hair done" Simon said.
"My hair isn't fire proof" Noctis said.
"I can't kick that high" Minna said.
Hilbert nearly fell over. His whole team were making excuses to not fight. Mateus motioned the team to a huddle and started whispering to them.
"Okay, we all agree that Hilbert is at his peak of crazy" Mateus told them, "So...I think it's time for all of us to tell him that he's gone crazy!" Everyone in the huddle nodded in agreement, "So, I say we all tell him that there isn't a chance any of us would win and that he has gone insane. Ready?" The huddle broke and they all stared at Hilbert, all taking in breath. But just as the first word was about to be said, all but Mateus took a long step back.
"He'll do it!!" they shouted out, pointing to the Serperior. Mateus gawked and nearly fell over at his companions sudden betrayal.
"Idiotic peasants" he muttered as he was forced to slither to the mighty dragon-type. He gulped as Reshiram stared him down.
"Mateus! You can do this!" Hilbert shouted. The serpent took a deep breath, his tail twitching a bit. "Mateus, start it off with Slam!"
"...How am I suppose to hurt it with that?!" Mateus shouted.
"Just....just use it on its head! Alright?!"
"Fine....my will is in your backpack" Mateus slithered in quick speed around the mighty dragon. He jerked toward it, wrapping around it's right leg and slithering up. The Reshiram wailed, trying to knock Mateus off. He showed that he wasn't easy to get rid of, going into the air and swinging his tail down on the dragon's head. Reshiram used one of it's legs to block the attack though, and knocked Mateus off the air. The Serperior yelped as he skidded across the ground. He got back up just able to dodge one of Reshiram's kicks. Hilbert bit his lower lip, Mateus slithering away for distance. "It didn't seem to have work Hilbert! Any more ideas?!"
"Try using the new move you learned. Go for Twister!" Mateus opened his mouth wide and fired a purple tornado at the might dragon, hitting it square in the chest, making it stumble back.
"Umm...try another Slam on the head!" Mateus rolled his eyes as he slithered around it again with amazing speed, slithering up it's leg again. Reshiram only stared at him as it let our a roar. Mateus went up and was able to connect with a Slam again, but it seemed like it barely felt anything from it. It spun around, throwing Mateus off. It roared loudly once again. A ball of fire started to build up above it. Hilbert took notice of the ball forming and gasped out to see how big it was getting. Reshiram was preparing for it's powerful move, Fusion Flare. "Mateus move!!" The Serperior looked to him strangely before he spotted the ball of fire as well and started to nervously sweat.
"Uh oh" he muttered as he turned around and started to slither away from it. The dragon's face looked real upset as it made the ball even larger, throwing it near Mateus where it exploded in a big bang....completely missing him. Mateus panted out of fright as he saw just how much damage that once attack had done, a large black crater. He thanked the heavens that it had a bad aim at least. Reshiram was preparing for another Fusion Flare. Hilbert bit his lip as he saw it, but he did notice that charging the attack had given them an opening for an attack.
"Mateus! Reshiram left an opening! Quick use Giga Impact!!" Mateus perked his head and looked at him surprisingly.
"I thought we agree to use it as a last resort!" he shouted out.
"Just do it!" Hilbert shouted back. Mateus sighed as he started charging at the mighty dragon. As he charged at it, his body got engulfed with powerful energy before he connected the attack into Reshiram's chest. It definitely felt the attack as it stumbled a bit. But it was able to stay at its feet and readies to fire the second Fusion Flare. Hilbert cussed silently to himself since he hoped the Giga Impact would stop it from charging the attack.
"Mateus! Move!" he shouted to him.
"I know! I know!" the Serperior said as he tried to move. Unfortunately, Mateus couldn't move since the move always tired him out every time he used it. Mateus braced for the powerful attack as the dragon brought down the attack straight down at him. Suddenly, the ball of flame dissipated and the area was surrounded in a shell of fog. N and his Zekrom's sight was cut off from the fight, leaving Hilbert and his team to be able to see the mighty Reshiram. Hilbert and Mateus readies for the next move it would do when it started....grinning. It seemed like it was clearing its throat.
"...Nice. You've passed the test o faith" a angelic voice spoke out. Hilbert and Mateus's ears twitched as they caught the sound and started to look around for the source. The Reshiram before them rolled its eyes and cleared it's throat again. Hilbert caught the sound and looked at it in amazement.
"Wait...did you talk to me?" he asked astonished.
"Yes...and before you ask, yes I can speak your language" it said. It was pretty clear judging by the tone of voice that the Reshiram was female.
"Wow...I never knew that" he told her. All of Hilbert's team stared at Reshiram with their mouths agape.
"Mmmm...I'm impressed" she spoke up, "Your pokemon have strong faith and trust in you...especially in the face of impossible odds"
"Well umm" Hilbert started, not sure what to say, "I'm very proud of my team. I trust them as much as they trust me"
"And trust me, there are times when we shouldn't trust him" Mateus said, letting out a chuckle.
"I see" Reshiram said, "but before I lend you my help....I'd have one last test for you and your team"
"Oh yeah? What is it?" Hilbert asked.
"This...I hope you're ready" With that, Reshiram disappears in a huge plume of white smoke. Hilbert and his team stared, wondering what was going to happen as a final test. The smoke cleareda bit... and what appeared to be a person walks out. But this person didn't look human. In fact, the features closely resembled that of Reshiram. The mighty dragon that towered over them was now an anthro. She was a very sleek female with a shapely figure, very graceful and she had a large tuff of...
"CROTCH FUZZ!!!" Noctis shouted out suddenly, pointing to the tuff of fur around her crotch area. Everyone in Hilbert's team began laughing loudly, holding their guts as some of them toppled over. She scowled at them as she watches them laugh at her. Hilbert was groaning and rubbing his eyes at his team's behavior.
"....Quiet!!!!" he shouted. The laughing died down, though Noctis was trying to hold in his, which was rewarded with a slap in the back of the head by Lillil. "Honestly guys. It's not worth laughing about" Shira looked at him impressing, surprised that he didn't laugh along with them.
"...so, now that I showed you some secrets of mine... what is your decision now?" she asked Hilbert.
"My decision?"
"Not many know that I can take such a form.... most humans get strong opinions of it... so, trainer, what do you think of me now?" She extended her arms out, letting him have a good look at her form as her soft feathers blew beautifully in the light breeze. Hilbert looked her over twice before he got a smile on his face.
"Honestly...you look beautiful" he said chuckling. She gasped softly, not expecting that kind of answer. And smiled with a nod.
"Thank you...my name is Shira and I'd be glad to fight by your side in the next battle" And with that, Shira turned back into her original form. Hilbert smiled broadly at her, reaching into his bag and pulled out a poke ball.
"I'm Hilbert and I'm very honored to have you as a part of my team" he said and tossed the ball at her. Shira gets sucked into the ball in a flash of red light, the ball not moving once as it clicked. Hilbert couldn't stop his smiling as he picked up Shira's ball from the ground. The mighty dragon of legend, in his very hand. The dust had finally cleared and N was waving in front of his face to keep it clear from it. Zekrom stood at the same spot just like before, looking down at Hilbert, knowing that he was successful at obtaining its counterpart. N believed this as well, smiling big as Hilbert's gaze showed him determination to finish this fight.
"Ah...I see" N said, "Reshiram, who is said to lend its power to the hero who searches for truth, has recognized your power and now agrees to stand by your side" He took a good look at Hilbert's team. "Your pokemon don't seem to injured in the fight. Good, because there is no triumph to be gained in battling a weakened opponent."
"Yeah well, my team is more than enough to beat you N. I will stop you if it's the last thing I do"
"Ah, but in order for you to stop me, you must beat me in what would be the fiercest battle in the Unova region. Now, I will create the future I desire! I shall sweep you before me!"
The battle is about to begin.
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