Chapter 1
Papers and Ink
Hilbert scanned the books for what he was looking for. Using his finger to find his place, he ran it down the pages hoping to find that blotted section of ink.
"I think I found it." Hilbert's hair whipped his face as he quickly turned to face his friend Hilda, who was also searching desperately for the paper. Sure enough, Hilda held a book, pointing to the page with spilled ink. It was a very old book, the cover was woven of dark green fabric and the title read Legends of Unova in a dramatic, golden font.
"Let me see it," Hilbert gently took the ancient book from Hilda, blowing on the pages to get rid of any dust.
"The tale of the dragon king." Hilbert read aloud in a low voice. Hilda began to tremble with excitement. This was it! The story she had been telling him about.
"The picture's on the other side of the page," She whispered to him, hovering over his shoulder.
Oh so carefully, Hilbert fingered the page, turning it over to reveal an epic image of the great king Im.
"What the heck," Hilbert forgot to keep his voice down and was quickly shushed by the librarian.
"I told you, he looks exactly like you!" Hilda whispered to her friend, gingerly stroking the yellowed page. "Hair and everything!"
"You're right," Hilbert murmured and turned to the librarian. "Hey miss, can we check this book out?"
The librarian stopped, and walked over to look at the book. Quickly recognizing it, she shook her head.
"I'm sorry, this is an antique. No checking it out. You can read it here though." She answered, smiling at Hilbert.
"Oh well," Hilbert sighed, plopping down onto a nearby couch with the book. Hilda came over and snuggled up beside him, whispering the first three words of the story.
"Once, long ago,"