As N rode the back of Reshiram, traveling through the skies, a single question would plague his mind. Why was Hilda Schafer so special? Why, out of all the people in the world, was she the one to show him the light? He couldn't get the brunette out of his mind. He couldn't decipher what was that strange feeling he felt when he thought of her.

Occasionally, I, Zekrom, would also find myself wondering why she was the chosen hero to gain my companionship. From the moment she first summoned me, to our battle, and to our capture, I wondered what made this girl so special.

It wasn't just her, who piqued my interest, though. Those two friends of hers, Cheren and Bianca, also had something strange about them. One of them could have just as easily been the chosen hero of Unova.

I would soon come to find out their stories, and what made them so special. The events in their lives that would make them who they were. I sometimes wish I didn't have the knowledge of them I had. It just makes things that much more tragic.

However, their stories are ones that need to be told. They are more than just some dwindling flame in the course of history. They deserve to be remembered.

The main story, their journeys, started on a cold evening near the end of winter. It was a grim time in the world. War had been raging the world, a war that Unova was lucky to not be a part of. Yet. Every day, the news would run stories about Johto's many invasions and conquests. Another city would be bombed. More people would die. Johto ships were getting to close for comfort to Unova. Everyone knew it was only a matter of time.

Hilda and Cheren knew the war all too well. Every day, the two of them would wonder if this was the day war would strike. They thought about the lives that were lost, and the many more that would follow.

That's what made the events of that day that much more important. Not only would it be important, it would be a distraction.

Cheren and Hilda were waiting in Hilda's room, and in two weeks it would be spring. Anticipation was building up in their bodies, as they knew their lives were about to change forever. It was the happiest the two of them had been in a long time. However, they were both prideful people. They didn't want to outwardly celebrate the occasion.

Cheren let out an annoyed sigh, and was impatiently tapping his foot.

"Where the hell is Bianca?" He moaned. His hands were clenched, one of his tell-tale signs that he was slightly irritated. He didn't want to wait any longer, not for this.

Interesting Facts about Cheren Hyuang
-His parents had immigrated to Unova a year before he was born
-He spoke three different languages fluently.
-He couldn't cook.
-He was very easily annoyed.

"I swear, I've known her for ten years, and she's never had any sort of concept of time."

"She'll be here soon," Hilda said. She had a book in her hand, and although she was just as anxious as her friend, she was patient.

Interesting Facts about Hilda Schafer
-Her father was not from Unova
-She was fluent in two different languages
-She liked to perform.
-She hated her first name with a fiery passion, and made people refer to her as "Dee".

In all honesty, Hilda was actually slightly amused by her friend's impatience. However, before she had a chance to talk to Cheren a little longer, they heard sounds coming from downstairs.

"Hi Mrs. Schafer!" a female voice said through the floor. This was immediately followed by the sounds of loud footsteps running up the stairs.

"She's here," Hilda commented.

"I can hear that," Cheren snarled.

In a matter of seconds, the door to Hilda's room flew open, and in ran Bianca Belleme.

"I'm sooooooooooooooooooo sorry!" She apologized, adjusting her green hat, "I lost track of time! Then I figured I would need something to eat but I knew I was late but I was really hungry because I hadn't eaten in a while and-"

"You're fine, Bianca," Hilda said. Cheren rolled his eyes. Bianca smiled at her two friends. One of her signature smiles. Despite Cheren being irritated with her before, there was something about her smile that always made him inwardly grin. In a world plagued by war and destruction, it was nice to see something that hadn't been affected by its darkness.

Interesting Facts about Bianca Belleme
-Her family has lived in Unova since the beginning of time.
-She only knew one language.
-She was surprisingly good at math.
-Despite, by all means, being a complete and total space cadet, this girl would become one of the strongest trainers the world has ever known.

"Dee! Is the package here? You didn't open it without me, did you?

The package that the blond was referring to sat on top of Hilda's desk. A small box with green wrapping paper, and a handwritten card by the notorious professor Juniper. What was in the contents of this box was the thing that the three friends were so interested in. Their first pokémon.

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