Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon or the songs mentioned.
A/N: Yeah, my first Ferriswheelshipping story. Hope you like it. Also, the very first paragraph is talking about the day of the battle between N and Touko. It is also the day that N left to find his own destiny.
Ages: N-18 then 21 after the three year time lapse. Touko-16 then 19 after the three year time lapse.
READ: Each chapter will have a song(s) to go along with it. There will be no lyrics to go along with it so you'll have to look it up if you wanna hear it. This is not a song fic. I'm just putting songs in that will possibly represent and go along with the chapter to help people understand it better. In some chapters it might only represent a small part of it. Listen to the song(s) if you want a better understanding of the chapter.
Songs: A Year Without Rain by Selena Gomez and What Hurts the Most by Rascal Flatts
Third Person POV
In a small house in Nuvema Town, a girl lay on her bed. She was staring up at her room's snow white ceiling. Her eyes were red and puffy. Tears glistened on her cheeks. Her name was Touko and her heart was broken. Her heart yearned for the boy she loved, but earlier that day he left. He didn't know that she loved him, so it wasn't his fault that her heart was shattered. She just wanted him beside her. He left because he wanted to go on his own journey and meet Pokémon and their trainers. He wanted to see if everything he learned was a lie and that they could actually get along. His name was N, the former King of Team Plasma. And yes, this was the day he was beaten by the hero of Zekrom, her. This was the day that he rode off into the sunset on Reshiram's back like a hero does.
N was in the air on Reshiram. He was headed off to see the rest of the world. He had to know. Were there really people and Pokémon that got along like Touko and her friends? Could he help people that didn't get along with their Pokémon learn how to get along? There were so many questions that he needed to find an answer to. He had to follow his heart and believe what Touko said. She believed in him, so he had to believe in himself that he could go his own journey.
Three Years Later…
Up above the clouds, a boy rode on the back of a white dragon. His long tea green ponytail billowed in the wind. He was travelling to the Unova Region to find the girl he loved. He hadn't seen her in years but that didn't matter. He never forgot her. He hadn't realized that he loved his rival until earlier that year. He always wondered why trainers and their Pokémon reminded him of her. He always wondered why his mind was always on her too. N could even hear her voice and laugh at random times of the day. The former King had to see those blue eyes and feel that soft silky brown hair. Nothing could stop him from seeing Touko. Nothing.
Touko's POV
Three years. It has been three years since I last saw N. He was gone and never going to come back. I know that now. After two years of searching for him, I gave up. I knew that he left Unova but the one girl, Mei, visited our town about a year ago said that she saw him. The news gave me hope until she said he left again. I thanked Mei for telling me with a forced smile, but after she left I broke down crying. There was no hope for me and N now. Ever since that day I started spending my days locked in my room. I locked myself in here so that I couldn't be hurt by the world again. Like three years ago, I was lying on my bed with dried tear stains on my face. I didn't care. This is now an hourly routine, you know crying. Sometimes I laugh at myself for being so sad though. It's funny really; I mean I knew I shouldn't have fallen for him when he never showed any feelings toward me. Stupid me. It's my own fault that I'm like this. "Touko" a voice said quietly from behind my closed door.
"Yeah?" I asked. It was probably mom, but I don't care who it is right now. I just want to sleep now that I finished crying.
"Can I come in? I have some dinner for you" mom said trying to hide the fear in her voice. She was scared of how I was going to answer. I usually said no, but sometimes I screamed at her. Did I mention that I stopped eating and drinking? Well, I do eat sometimes but not usually. I only give in if I can't stand the pain. I'm building up pain tolerance though, so I won't have to eat if I feel pain. I guess it's a side effect of my depression. Yeah, that's right. I was diagnosed with it two years ago. It just only worsened after Mei's visit. Two years ago I just occasionally skipped meals and didn't leave the house when someone invited me somewhere, but now that's technically every day and meal now. I don't even go downstairs. Well I better answer my mom.
"No thanks, mom. I'm not hungry." Liar. Outside, I heard my mom sigh.
"Well if you say so, but Touko, you can't do this to yourself. You have to eat. I won't stand for it" my mom said angrily. Okay now she asked for it. What does she know anyway?
"Yeah, and what are you going to do about it?! You have no idea how I feel, and you never will!" I screamed. Even though I couldn't see my mom, she clearly flinched.
"Your right," my mom started calmly "but I just love you so much and I don't like to see you like this."
"I know but I just want to be alone! You tell me the same thing every day! Just go…please" I shouted but whispered the last part. My mother sighed again. I heard her put my food tray on the floor then walk down the stairs. Finally she's gone. I can try to fall asleep now.
N's POV
The cities and towns of Unova looked so small from up here in the sky. Each house and building looked like a little dot. It was sort of hard to see which city was which. I leaned down towards Reshiram's ear. I rubbed his head lightly. "Please, my friend, fly a little lower" I said. Reshiram roared in response, dropping his altitude. "Thank you." The mighty dragon nodded his head. I could finally identify the city we were above; we were flying above Striaton City. I wasn't as far from Nuvema as I thought. That meant that I would be able to see Touko in no time. I started smiling uncontrollably. Maybe ten minutes until my arrival. I hope she remembered me and was as happy to see me as I was to see her.
Ten minutes later…
I made it. I finally made it after hours of flying. Reshiram landed in the forest so that no one could see me and I could make my arrival a surprise. I thanked my white dragon and returned it to its pokéball. I made my way through the bushes and trees to come into a clearing. I saw a few houses and people walking around. Instantly I recognized two people talking. What were their names? Aha! I remember. It's Cheren and Bianca. I swiftly walked over to them. Their backs were facing me. I tapped on Bianca's shoulder. She turned around and was eye level to my chest. I had a shirt on, but I still blushed. She looked up and ours eyes met. Her mouth fell open, and she gasped bringing her hand up to cover her mouth. A smile edged her way onto her face. She started to tug on Cheren's shirt but while she did that, I studied her. She looked much older. She had glasses on and looked more mature. I waved and she giggled. Cheren caught interest to this and finally turned around. He looked different too. He no longer wore glasses, his hair was longer, and he wore dress clothes. He looked at me trying to remember who I was until realization dawned on him. "You!" he hissed. His expression became angry, and he tackled me to the ground. He was about to punch me, so I covered my face with my arms. Before he got to make the blow, Bianca pulled him off me.
"Cheren, stop that!" Bianca scolded with her hands on her hips.
"But Bianca, aren't you mad at him?" Cheren asked frustrated, steam still coming out of his ears.
"No, he doesn't know what's going on." Cheren glanced at me then sighed. He pulled Bianca close so that he could whisper something to her. What were they talking about? What don't I know?
Third Person POV
"I don't care. I've seen too much pain from her" Cheren whispered harshly to Bianca.
"Cheren, think. Use your head. You work at a school so just think. If Touko sees him then maybe she'll get better and come out of her depressed state" Bianca explained.
"You think? It's a good idea, I guess."
"Well let's try it."
"Fine" Cheren grumbled.
N's POV
Bianca swung around to face me again. They looked like they were arguing, but now they looked fine.
"N, it's so good to see you again" she greeted. She walked up to me and wrapped me in a hug. I hesitantly returned the gesture.
"Same to you" I replied after parting. I looked at Cheren, and he sighed but then smiled and stuck out a hand. I grasped it and shook it. He nodded to me, and I nodded back. "So how are you two?"
"Great! I became Professor Juniper's assistant, so now I'm an Assistant Pokémon Professor" Bianca chirped while clasping her hands together in the process.
"I'm now the gym leader of Aspertia City. However, I'm only here visiting my family and Touko for a few short days, then I must be going" Cheren said with emphasis on Touko's name. The sound of my love's name made my heart flutter. I stated beaming with happiness.
"That's great but is Touko home? I really want to see her" I said rubbing the back of my neck with embarrassment.
"Oh, of course her house is right over there" Bianca said with understanding and pointed to my right at a quaint little house. I smiled and waved good-bye. Bianca waved back, but Cheren only stood there whispering something under his breath. Bianca must have heard it though because she started frowning then elbowed him in the gut. He looked at her with one of those 'what did you do that for; you know it's true looks.'I was confused but ignored it. I walked straight up to Touko's house and knocked on the front door. I heard shuffling behind the door and then a lock click. The door swung open to reveal a middle aged woman. It must be Touko's mother.
"Hello, I'm here to see Touko" the woman looked sad at the sound of her daughter's name but gestured for me to come in. I followed the woman to a small couch and sat down.
"I'll go fetch her" the woman forced out.
"Thank you." She scurried off and went up a staircase. I decided to look around and examine the house while she was gone.
Touko's POV
I couldn't fall asleep like I wanted to. I just stared at my ceiling for the millionth time today. I was so bored, but I didn't want to go outside. Maybe I could go see my Pokémon? Yeah that's what I'll do; I'll go see my Pokémon at Professor Juniper's. I pushed myself off the bed with what little strength I had left. I looked down at myself. I was skinny before but now I was really scrawny. I probably lost about thirty pounds in fat and muscle tissue. I shrugged. What was the point in living anyway? I mean N was never coming back. There is no hope left in me. Oh well. My mom knocked at the door as I grabbed my pink bag. "Honey, there is someone here to see you" my mom said.
"So what, tell them to go away. It's Bianca or Cheren isn't it?" I accused. They should know not to try and come see me unless I'm out of my room.
"No. No. It's neither. It's someone else" she said with hope in her voice, probably thinking that if it was someone else then I would come out.
"Everyone's the same. They're worried and want me stop hurting myself and blah blah blah" I mocked.
"But-" my mom started.
"Just tell them to come some other time" I sighed. I was too tired to argue. I didn't hear anything else but retreating footsteps. I guess I have to wait a little longer to see my Pokémon because I have to wait for whoever it was to leave.
N's POV
I heard Touko's mom talking. She suddenly stopped then there was a short silence until she appeared at the top of the steps. She looked at me and frowned. I looked at her hopefully. She shook her head back and forth.
"Is she coming down?" I asked.
"No, I'm afraid not" Touko's mom said disappointed.
"Well, if it's no trouble, can I stay here until she comes down? I've been searching for days for her" I pleaded. She looked doubtful like she was going to reject my plea, but she smiled afterwards.
"Alright, but who knows when that girl will come out" the older woman joked, but I could tell she wasn't revealing something.
"Thanks. I really appreciate this."
"No problem, my dear."
Touko's POV
It's been four hours. That visitor must have left by now and be long gone. I quietly opened my door, making sure it didn't squeak. I crept down the stairs. I heard my mother laughing. She hasn't laughed like that for a year. I stood at the top of the stairs and peered down into the living room. I couldn't believe my eyes, there sitting next to my mother, was N. Wait, he could be my imagination. Sometimes I imagine N being right there beside me. I have someone to talk to and laugh with. He's not really there and people think I'm crazy, but I don't care. He seems real and sometimes I believe he is. I took a step down and one of the stairs creaked. He looked up at me and smiled, I smiled back and waved. My mother looked at me in shock then placed a hand on N's shoulder. She got up and walked into the kitchen. Oh man, how could my mom see him too? He must be real. I stared at him. "Touko" he said with relief. I felt myself falling. Two gasps came from my right followed by something breaking, as I hit the floor and laid there. My eyes were slightly open and before I slipped into unconsciousness, a flash of sea foam green appeared before me. It must have been N. A hand cradled my head, and I closed my eyes to slip into darkness. I must have fainted.
A/N: Uh-oh. Anyway, Touko's room is the same as in the game but instead of not having a door, there is one. The whole house is bigger too and has more rooms. Review.