"She will be named Tia." Nobody gave any dissent. "Reshiram. She is the one we wish to bless." The dragon bowed, and the green haired man picked up the infant from the purple haired woman, and held her in front of the dragon. The dragon gave a mighty roar, and even the infant fell silent. The green haired man closed his eyes, and began to speak.
"As you were in creation, as you were in shatter, as you are now. Your blessing gives life to the holy region of Unova. I call upon you, sacred dragon of fire Reshiram, to bestow your divine blessing unto this infant. Grant her your blood so that she may one day become a warrior worthy of saving Unova shall it fall into it's darkest hour." As he finished speaking, a red light began to shimmer from the dragon and envelop the infant. The dragon raised it's head to the sky and gave a mighty roar, and clouds gathered over the tower. The red light grew brighter, and the man spoke again.
"Oh divine dragon, let this infant have the heart and soul to accept your blessing. You come from the realm of the heavens where no man has tread before. Lend her this power, lend her your blood, and let her become one with your spirit." Reshiram gave a mighty roar, louder than before, and the light swirled around the infant before vanishing in an instant. When the newborn girl opened her eyes, they were tinted red. "Thank you, Reshiram. The blessing is a success." The dragon bowed it's head, and the green haired man handed the infant back to it's mother.
"Thank you. Tia.. if Unova ever falls into darkness, she will be our hero to dispel it. You have guaranteed our future for-" the mother's eyes narrowed as a shadowed figure stepped out from behind a pillar.
"Ghetsis." The green haired man spoke, and Reshiram gave a low, threatening growl.
"N. The freak without a human heart. So you've blessed this girl, have you? Who do you think you're saving?"
"What do you want, you wicked man?" The purple haired mother shouted, glaring at Ghetsis.
"The words of the holy blessing, and nothing more. Tell me, N. If Reshiram can give a blessing, can Zekrom do it too?" Ghetsis had a twisted smile on his face, and Reshiram growled.
You.. what have you done with my brother, you fiend? Reshiram growled.
"You. Tell me what it said." Ghetsis waggled a finger at N, who translated.
"He wants to know what you've done with Zekrom."
"Ah, yes. Zekrom is now under my possession. Now that I have the words to your blessing.. I can force Zekrom to do it to my own child."
"You're wrong. The dragons can only give a blessing if they're present at the child's birth." Ghetsis smiled and shook his head. "No.. no, it can't be.."
"N. How foolish are you to think I'd come here without knowing that? The truth is that the dragons can bestow a blessing at any time in the person's life. However, the older the person is, the more power the dragon has to exert to give the blessing. And the more power is needed.. the more pain done to it."
"You.. what do you plan to do?"
"I'm going to say those words and force Zekrom to give the dragon's blessing to my own son, so he can fulfill my plans that you ruined."
"Why not just give the blessing to yourself then, you coward?"
"I see you weren't listening. I'm too old to receive the blessing without forcing Zekrom into the Dark Stone before the blessing is complete. But my son.. is only a few years old. Zekrom has enough power to give him the blessing if he's forced," Ghetsis finished, grinning. The black haired boy spoke.
"I stopped you once, Ghetsis. I'll stop you again, no matter how many times I have to do it." He reached for a Poke Ball at his waist, but Ghetsis slammed the end of his cane to the ground, and the Balls clattered to the ground, disabled.
"Nate, you fool. You can do nothing to stop me. Colress.. why are you here? What business do you have? You're no hero." Ghetsis glared at the scientist, who adjusted his glasses.
"Right. I'm no hero. But I know more about how Team Plasma works than anyone here. If you're intent on bringing ruin to Unova, I will oppose you to my last breath."
"Pathetic. You idiots know nothing of the ruin to come." Ghetsis turned to glare at the purple haired woman, clutching the infant to her chest. "Iris. You've always been particularly frightening."
"Really? And why is that, Ghetsis?"
"Your child. Your heritage. You're a problem more so than anyone else standing before me. If you value your daughter's life.. you will keep her blessing a secret. And if you don't.." the blue haired boy spoke.
"Don't you dare threaten my daughter, Ghetsis. I'll tear you apart if you so much as lay a finger on her."
"Ah, Hugh. You have so much fight. I'm ashamed you didn't put it to a better cause and join me."
"Join you? As if," Hugh scoffed, and crossed his arms.
"Very well. Mark my words, you five. I don't want to remake Unova into a world of my desire. I want it gone from all existence and memory. I will make you, N, pay for your betrayal of me all those years ago." Ghetsis's eyes were wild, and he slammed his cane down again.
"We won't allow that. We stopped you before and we'll do it again," N said, his voice rigid and tense.
"You humor me, boy. Tell me. How do you plan to stop me, exactly? What do you possibly think you can do when you know nothing of my plans?"
"The girl." N pointed to baby Tia, who was softly crying in Iris's arms. "You know well what the blessing can do. I'll teach her to use it if you dare threaten Unova."
"So, you still oppose me? Zekrom, come!" Ghetsis slammed his cane down twice, and a thunderbolt racked the tower, crumbling a pillar. A roar sounded, and a black dragon slammed down into the tower next to Ghetsis. When the dust cleared, lightning crackled around it, and it glared at Reshiram.
Brother. I didn't want it to come to this.
Zekrom.. you're beyond reason. What has Ghetsis done to you?
Made me stronger. More powerful. We're not equals anymore, brother.
No.. I can't believe he's done this. That man has twisted your mind and destroyed your reason. And yet.. you know nothing of this.
I know what Ghetsis has told me. And I will do what I believe is right. And if that means sending you back into your Light Stone, I'll do it without a second of hesitation.
You won't. Try me, brother. Reshiram roared, and Zekrom roared back. For a second, the two dragons stood still. Then, Zekrom lunged. He slashed at Reshiram with deadly accuracy, his electrically charged claws scoring blow after blow at Reshiram. It wasn't long before Reshiram was bleeding on the ground, pinned under Zekrom.
Do you see now? You're weak, Reshiram. You should have come to Ghetsis when I gave you the chance.
No. I'll never betray N, and these people. I'll protect them no matter how much power I lose. Zekrom slashed at Reshiram once more and sent the white dragon hurtling across the tower, where he smashed into a pillar and crumpled to the ground. The dragon gave a roar of pain, then collapsed, unmoving. Zekrom gave a grunt, then turned around and walked back to stand next to Ghetsis, who spoke to Iris.
"Let this be a warning. Stand against me, and you and everything you hold dear will suffer the same fate as Reshiram." Ghetsis cackled with laughter, and turned around, walking back down the stairs. Zekrom stomped, and flew away with a blast of lightning.
"Reshiram! Reshiram, are you okay?!" N turned and ran over to Reshiram, kneeling beside the wounded dragon.
I'm hurt. But he hasn't killed me. I'll be okay, just give me time.
"Very well..." N stood up and looked over at Nate, who was gathering his Poke Balls. "Nate. You won't be strong enough to stop him this time."
"Says who? I did it before, I'll do it again!"
"Nate. I'm not letting you throw your life away. Pokemon like that.. are too strong to be defeated in battle. We have to speak to them. Tia.. has to speak to them. Ghetsis's plans are unknown, but we know he'll be back." Nate nodded, lowering his eyes.
"Put your faith in Tia. When the time comes, she will save us all."