Before I get things up and rolling again, let me take the time to recap. Some of you might be reading this first, and if you are, I recommend you read my first story to have a better grasp of things. However, if you already know what's going on, you can skip this part and dive right back into the action. Just look for the next bolded text.
My name is Rylee. I'm traveling with my friends Ash, Iris, and Cilan through the Unova region. Our main goal in mind is traveling to the gyms strewn across the region so Ash can challenge them and earn eight badges, allowing him to enter the Unova League. I have my own personal agenda to attend to. As I went along on my journey, I started to realize that I have special abilities no human on earth has. I say "no human" because, technically, I myself am only half-human, inherited from my mother, Delilah. The other half of myself, inherited from my father, Brand, is, in fact, Pokémon.
Let me explain. All this started to unravel when I began experiencing these dreams where a mysterious creature came and spoke prophetically to me. After some research and reveal, the creature turned out to be Reshiram, the legendary Vast White Pokémon. Call him what you wish: legendary, awesome, majestic. My mom calls him Brand; I prefer to call him Dad.
With each event that took place along my journey, the powers inside me developed, surfaced, and strengthened. I had to know what the heck was going on, so my friends and I traveled to Eindoak Town, a place home to a castle called the Sword in the Vale. I found a secret area in the castle and there at the heart of the area rested my father, Reshiram. He told me who, or what, I really am: a Pokémon. Well, 50% of me, that is. When I was born, I spent the first hours of my life in my true Pokémon form, the legendary Time Travel Pokémon, Celebi. Since I'm a Pokémon, I have access to abilities that Pokémon possess: using Pokémon moves, conversing with and understanding Pokémon, as well as special abilities of my own, inherited from my father, such as the ability to transform into my Pokémon form, Celebi, and ESP, born through the memories of myself and those around me. Now, the moves and speaking powers came first, but the ability to transform took the longest to develop. As far as I know, I haven't been a Celebi since infancy.
But the events that are happening have awakened that power in me. My friends and I traveled to Milos Island to get some Revival Herbs for Clay, the Driftveil City Gym leader, but supply was very scarce. A boy we befriended, Lewis, suggested we summon Landorus, the legendary Pokémon and the guardian of Milos Island. We managed to summon a Pokémon, but it wasn't Landorus. It was another member of the legendary trio, Tornadus, and soon after Thundurus came along and the two engaged in a heated battle that's lasted since long, long ago. Landorus tried to stop Thundurus and Tornadus, but they ignored him and instead directed their attacks towards him. Eventually, the intense fighting exhausted them, and apparently that's what Team Rocket, an evil organization from the Kanto region, wanted. They were the ones that brought Tornadus and Thundurus to Milos Island and they wanted me and my friends to summon Landorus, that way, after they weakened each other, Team Rocket could swoop in and capture them. I wasn't to let their plan succeed, so I frantically thought of a plan. My father's voice in my head told me it was time for me to "unleash my true power as a Pokémon Guardian". While I don't understand what a Pokémon Guardian is, as well as many other things my father refuses to tell me about, I did understand what he meant by true power. I took off after Team Rocket, climbing and jumping over rocks the height of Golurks and Serperiors. I jumped into the air, being overcome by light. My body suddenly shrunk about 4 feet, and I lost about 130 pounds, and when the light dispersed, there I was, flying in my true Pokémon form, Celebi, and heading straight for Team Rocket.
I think that's enough reminiscing for now. Let's see what other crazy stuff will happen that my friends and I will encounter. Whatever it is, wish us good luck.
As I flew closer towards the helicopter, I could see the astonished expressions of Jessie, James, and Meowth, feeling also the awe of my friends watching below.
The cages holding the trio won't so much as dent when attacked from the inside or outside. I guess I'll have to attack the source!
I shot my hands out and hurled balls of AncientPower into the helicopter. It lurched to the side. I followed with a double Hyper Beam. The flying vehicle groaned menacingly.
Zorua told me I knew Giga Impact. Let's try that out...
I slowly curled up, like I was preparing to cannonball into a pool. The top of my head grew very warm. The energy spread down around my body to my feet in a shield of white and yellow power. I shot forward and slammed into the side of the helicopter. Bits of metal scraps and debris broke away and fell down around me. I backed away, gripping my head.
Ouch. Note to self, don't slam into helicopters for a living.
I watched as Dr. Zager pushed a button on the helicopter's control panel. The container holding the legendary Pokémon trio dropped right by me before exploding. I cried out as I began falling to the ground. Light surrounded me and I saw I had transformed back into my human self.
"Rylee!" the voices of my friends calling out to me pumped adrenaline into my veins.
I suddenly stopped falling. I looked up to see Landorus hovering over me, holding me in his arms. Behind him, I saw Tornadus zoom over and hurl a baker's dozen of fresh Energy Balls at him. My attempts to warn him came out as a pathetic "GUH!" and the attack hit him in the back. He groaned and lurched forward. I fell out of his hands and fell to the ground again. I shot my hand out and created a plateau of Protect. I landed on it and slid off, landing on my hands and knees.
"Rylee! You did it!" Ash said. "You saved Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus!"
I stood up slowly and looked up at the trio as the battle resumed as if nothing happened. "But they're still fighting. Who knows if they ever will?!"
"Guys, look!" Iris said. "Landorus is injured!"
We looked to see a bruised Landorus floating in the air, clutching his shoulder.
"But if Landorus can't fight..." Ash said.
"Wait, I know!" Iris said. "The Revival Herb! Remember from the legend?"
"Right!" Lewis said.
"But Lewis, where can we find Revival Herbs at this time?" Cilan said.
"Right here." I took off the Revival Herb that laid around my neck.
"Where did you get that?!" Lewis said.
"Lilligant gave it to me back at the cabin." I said. "She let me use one to heal myself and told me to save this one for later. This must be what she meant: to save Landorus and heal him!"
We heard the cry of Landorus and we looked to see two more of Tornadus's and Thundurus's attacks hit him head on.
"Landorus!" Lewis said. "Rylee, can you get the Revival Herb to Landorus?"
"I won't get it to him fast enough." I said. I paused. "But Gothorita can..."
Landorus smashed into the side of the mountain, creating a large crater. Tornadus and Thundurus loomed over him.
"Gothorita! Send the Revival Herb to Landorus!" I cried. I took the vial and threw it as hard as I could. Gothorita used her powers to take hold of the vial and send it flying over to Landorus. Tornadus and Thundurus attacked with Air Slash and Discharge. There was a large explosion. We waited in fearful anticipation.
As the smoke subsided, there floated Landorus, shielding itself with Protect. We all sighed in relief. Landorus flew high up and let out a powerful cry.
"We did it!" Lewis said. " 'Injured from its battle with Thundurus and Tornadus, Landorus received a Revival Herb from an islander and recovered! And Gothorita gave it power!' It's just like the legend!"
"Now Landorus can defeat Tornadus and Thundurus!" Cilan said.
"Do it, Landorus!" Ash cried. "Stop Tornadus and Thundurus, and save the island!"
Landorus looked down at us and nodded. Tornadus and Thundurus charged, but Landorus used Extrasensory to push them back. Collecting his hands together, he launched a giant Hyper Beam at the two. There was another explosion. There, floating in the air, Thundurus and Tornadus hung with exhaustion. Landorus came over and he pressed a hand on their chests. They all glowed with a purple aura.
"Landorus is conveying its thoughts." Cilan said.
Gothorita chanted and it glowed the same purple.
"Gothorita's doing the same as well." Lewis said.
"So will I." I said. I stepped beside Gothorita, bringing my hands together and holding them over my heart. I bowed my head and my body tingled.
"Tornadus and Thundurus." Landorus, Gothorita, and I said. "This battle must come to an end. Release your past angers and look forward into the future of hope and peace."
The trio Pokémon glowed even brighter. Finally, the light subsided. I opened my eyes and looked up to see Tornadus and Thundurus turn to each other with calm expressions.
"Thundurus..." Tornadus said. "All this battle brought forth was destruction. Truce?"
Thundurus nodded. "Yes, brother. Truce."
"My friends." Landorus said, placing a hand on their shoulders.
"It looks like Landorus got through to them!" Ash said.
The trio Pokémon approached us. Lewis stepped forward.
"Landorus, I ask you..." he said. "Please heal this land."
Together, Landorus, Tornadus, and Thundurus healed and raised up luscious fields of Revival Herbs as far as the eye could see. As we looked at the Revival Herbs, we saw Lilligant prancing through the field.
"Lilligant! You're all better!" Lewis said.
We looked to the trees, where we saw the forest Pokémon emerge, looking healthier than ever.
"All of the Pokémon are returning!" Iris said.
The clouds departed and warm sunlight engulfed the island.
"Milos Island is back to the way it used to be." Lewis said, wiping away a joyful tear.
I walked over to the trio Pokémon.
"Landorus, Thundurus, Tornadus." I said. "Thank you."
"Thank you, daughter of Reshiram." Landorus said.
"Please, call me Rylee."
"Guardian of Pokémon," Tornadus said. "your duty to the world has now been realized."
"My duty? Guardian of Pokémon? I don't know what you're talking about."
"I suggest you seek guidance from your father. And from within yourself."
"We wish to thank you." Thundurus said. "Here."
Each of the three brought their hands together, creating a ball of energy: orange for Landorus, green for Tornadus, and neon blue for Thundurus. They released the energy into the air. They clashed together into one ball of multicolored energy. It burst and sparkles of light rained down around me. A small ball of white light, about the size of a tennis ball, floated down to me. I reached out and watched it fall into my hands. The light subsided and revealed a golden locket. I pinched the chain between my thumb and index finger and held it in front of my face.
"What's this for?" I asked. As I watched the locket spin around, I noticed the design on the front. The front of the locket had the Japanese symbol for "sister", engraved in purple.
"There is only one other locket like that in the world." Landorus said.
What, does Alyssa have it? I thought, assuming from the engraving on it.
"Thank you. It's beautiful." I said. I laid the locket back in my hands and gently cupped them together. "Milos Island will forever be grateful to you."
"Farewell, Rylee." the legendary Pokémon trio said. One by one, Thundurus, Tornadus, and Landorus took off up into the sky.
I took the locket and clipped it on. It rested right above Articuno's PokéBall. I placed a hand over my heart, feeling the PokéBall displayed proudly to the world and the small bump of my new locket hiding in secret, waiting for its true meaning to be revealed. Thundurus's words replayed in my mind.
The last time I tried to press Dad for more information, he shut me down and kicked me out of the Cataclysm of Dreams. But... I should try again. Whatever he's hiding, he'll have to tell me at some point.
We waved goodbye to Lewis as out boat set sail. Ash clutched the burlap sack stuffed to the brim with Revival Herbs in his hand.
"Now, we can get these to Clay and I can have my gym battle!" Ash said.
I sat cross-legged on the bench and looked out into the sea. I watched the water glide underneath the boat and kiss the sides. I fiddled nervously with my hands.
"Rylee." a voice said. I turned my head to see Cilan with Zorua on his shoulder. She jumped down into my lap.
"This is incredible!" Zorua said. "Now you can transform into your Pokémon form, just like your dad!"
"Yeah, just like my dad..." I said, turning my eyes back to the clear blue below.
"What's wrong?" Cilan said. He sat down beside me. I could feel the warmth of his legs radiating into my knees. "What's on your mind?"
"Everything." I said. "So many crazy things have happened in such a short period of time."
"But you have to admit, it's been fun."
"Yeah. Like remember when Pansear got so mad at Chili that it blew fire in his face?" Zorua said, busting up in a flurry of mischievous giggles.
I looked away and forced the memory of Chili's lips out of my head. Cilan noticed.
"Did something happen between you and my brother?" he said.
"Um..." I said. I looked him in the eye to seem believable. "Nothing really. He just told me some unusual things, thanked me for helping him and Pansear, but I assure you everything's fine."
Cilan stared at me and I could feel my facade crumbling slowly. I tried my best to internally patch the leaks and cracks. He knew I was lying.
"All right." he said finally. He stood up and walked back to Iris and Ash. Shoving his hands in his pockets, he stared out over the sea.
Zorua jumped out from my lap and sat in Cilan's spot.
"He knows." Zorua telepathized.
"What? What do you mean?" I said, my voice low.
"Something happened between you and Chili, and it was more than "a few words". What was it again? Oh, it's on the tip of my tongue... or in this case, I should say lips."
My eyes widened and I glanced at Cilan's back.
"He... he knows?" I replied through mental communication. I turned back to Zorua. "How do you know?"
"He doesn't just know... he saw it." Zorua placed her paw over my hand.
Images flowed into my mind. I saw Chili and I at the battlefield in the Driftveil City Pokémon Center. I watched him kiss me, and I swallowed down the vile taste that arose in my mouth. Suddenly, the view panned out and I saw someone standing at the entrance, hidden in the shadows. Cilan. I saw him stand there in shock, along with many other emotions flashing across his eyes. He stepped back behind a pillar. As I ran out of the battlefield, Cilan took a deep breath and walked onto the field.
"Chili, there you are!"
The images ripped out of my mind. I gasped and yanked my hand out from under Zorua's paw, causing her to yelp in surprise.
"That's what I saw when I jumped onto his shoulder." Zorua said.
I gulped. "Is that all he knows?"
"I think so. Why, was there something else?"
I looked at Cilan and my heart grew heavy. I clenched my fist.
"It's obvious to me that you like Cilan... and since I know my brother so well, it's obvious to me that he feels the same way!" Chili's voice echoed in my mind.
"Rylee?" Zorua said.
"I need to go inside." I whispered. I stood up and retreated to my room.
~TPPOV~
Cilan listened absentmindedly to Iris and Ash chattering excitedly about the events that just took place on Milos Island. But his mind was in a much different place- the town where they were heading to now. Driftveil City, a town that would haunt his nightmares. A single moment repeated in his mind on a continuous loop, and nothing he tried shook the thought away. He thought he'd gotten over it, but it was clear that he wasn't even close to being able to cope with the pain he felt in his heart.
He heard Zorua yelp behind him, but he thought nothing of it. He fixated his gaze on the waves rolling under the cruiser.
"He... he knows?"
Cilan side-glanced at Iris and Ash, but they continued giggling about who-knows-what; he really stopped paying attention a long time ago... not that they noticed. He figured it wasn't them; it sounded like Rylee, but he was too nervous to look back. He took a deep breath and lifted his eyes to the sunset. Right now it seemed to only set his tone of melancholy.
"It's obvious to me that you like Cilan... and since I know my brother so well, it's obvious to me that he feels the same way!"
Cilan gasped quietly. The sentence came from his brother, Chili. It couldn't be- he was hundreds of miles away. But the sentence resonated in his mind and heart.
"I need to go inside." He turned around as Rylee whispered to Zorua. She stood up, her head low, as she hurried into the boat.
As his eyes followed Rylee, a sweet feeling filled Cilan's chest. His body trembled with the wave of nerves and doubt that arrived soon after. He turned back to the ocean. The sunset began to show its true colors once again- that feeling of hope and awe-inspiring beauty. A small, self-assuring smile spread across his lips.