The Kalos region is home to several million people and over seven hundred different species of Pokémon. People work together with Pokémon and live together in tranquil peace. In this world, there are two different types of men:

Those who desire for themselves for their own selfish needs,

And those who give what they want to others.

The second description fits the scientist, Augustine Sycamore almost perfectly. Sycamore works for the present professor of the region and helps with studying Mega Evolution. He was the first to come up with this theory, and soon many scientists joined him in this field. The recent professor also managed to learn more about these. Overall, people think of Sycamore as a really nice person. However, most people don't know of his bitter past, which would be better off unrevealed to some people …

Several years ago, he was a married man. He had a wife and loved her dearly. They would always be the talk around town, and everyone adored how sweet they were to everyone. Yes, they were without a doubt the perfect match for each other. Two years passed since they married and they both agreed it was time to try for a baby. Everything was going well, and his wife was declared pregnant. They were both so happy.

However, problems came up during her pregnancy … and she ended up going into labor a month before her due date. They rushed her to the hospital; but everything was just getting worse. The baby was born pre-maturely; it wouldn't survive without proper help. Augustine sat at her side, never leaving. It was such a terrible sight to watch. To make things worse, the baby was coming out feet first. The doctors did everything they could to try and save them both, but sadly, both the mother and the child passed away … Augustine blamed himself for the events …

Several years passed and Sycamore took up a … hobby if you would call it that. He began researching Mega Evolution not only to benefit future trainers and Pokémon, but to get his mind off of his family …

During the cold springtime months, the scientists in the lab had almost decoded Mega Evolution, and now they found certain Pokémon that could benefit from this. A new scientist who recently joined the work at the lab, Lysandre was creating a "Mega Ring" in which a trainer would use it to trigger a Pokémon's power. Sycamore noticed the ring he was designing and soon they began talking about the benefits it could have on both the trainer and Pokémon. Lysandre described the idea to his fellow scientist, and Sycamore nodded in agreement.

At the end of that day, the duo walked out of the lab building, still talking to one another.

"Now what did you say your name was?" The red haired man asked.

Sycamore smiled, "Sycamore. Augustine Sycamore."

"Lysandre. Pleased to meet you."

"Likewise!"

A few weeks passed and these two became really good friends. They would always share their findings on Mega Evolution and even the professor was astounded by their interest in their work. And sometimes after work, the two would stop at a café if they had the time for a quick cup of coffee.

One night came and the professor and workers were calling it quits for the night, but Lysandre and Sycamore decided to overwork themselves and prepare for the trainer to arrive in a few months. If they could get the Mega Evolution to work for this trainer, it would benefit them so very much.

"So, do you know when the trainer is coming to get his or her Pokémon?" Lysandre asked.
No response came from the other worker. "Hey, Augustine!" He called again. Still no answer. Lysandre got up and walked over to Sycamore, finding him out cold. His head was buried in his arms which were on top of a mountain of papers. Lysandre nudged his shoulder, "Augustine …"

Sycamore mumbled in his sleep, obviously feeling the nudge. Lysandre shook him slightly, trying to get the overworked employee to wake up. Sycamore finally woke up with a yawn, and glanced at Lysandre, his eyes half lidded.

"What time is it?" He asked.
"A little past 12:30. How long have you been out?" Lysandre asked.
"Ah, Arceus," Augustine brought his hands to his head, running them through his hair, "Ahh, probably … forty-five minutes, maybe?"

"Shall we call it a night?" Lysandre asked.

"Yeah, let's do that …" Augustine said as he stood up and gathered his belongings.

The duo walked out of the lab and into the streets of Lumiose City. The air was filled of the smell of car gas, but also filled with the crisp smell of pre-spring. Snow fell gently from the sky, and lights lit up the city as Prism Tower gleamed above every building.

The duo walked in silence for a few moments, enjoying the chilly air.

"Tell me, Augustine,"

Sycamore glanced over at his 'friend'.

"What are your thoughts on this world? Do you think it's … imperfect?"

Sycamore smiled, "What a strange question," Augustine closed his eyes and thought for a moment, "Hmm, this world will never be perfect … There's no way to make it that way."

Lysandre looked away from him, sliding his hands into his coat pockets.

"But, this world does have its upsides. We're blessed with Pokémon, and the wonderful people that fill it."

"You're wrong," Lysandre replied. Augustine glanced at him again.

"As long as hateful people such as these continue to litter the Earth, it will never be perfect. It could be, however, if we get rid of all of the fools in this world …"

Augustine stared at Lysandre in awe at what he just said. Lysandre looked back and smiled,

"Ah, but don't worry, I'm just rambling on …"

Augustine nodded, and looked down, "There's also another reason this world will never be perfect … When you've lost the people you care about, there's a chance 'your' world will never be perfect again. It was a flawless world with the people you loved, but … Well, you get it …"

"I see ..." Lysandre replied.

Augustine sighed, "I'm referring to my wife. You're close enough to me that I can tell you this … But, a few years ago, I lost both her and my child …"

"I'm so sorry …"

"She … She went into labor a month or so earlier than she was supposed to," Augustine hid his face deeper in his lab coat, hiding his frown. "She kept falling unconscious … and there were complications, and …"

"You don't need to say anymore … That's awful that you've been through all that …" Lysandre replied with a frown.

Augustine shrugged, "There's nothing that could've been done, really …" He laughed, "I actually blamed myself for everything …"

They remained silent for a while, and when they came to a fork in the road, they began to go their separate ways. Lysandre called out to his friend and Sycamore turned to him.

"Listen, you may think this world can never be perfect, but I promise you this, I'll make it a better world … It may not be the same without your wife and child, but I can assure you, you'll like it."

Lysandre took his leave, and those words buzzed around in Sycamore's head like a bunch of angry Vespequen and Beedrill …