A/N: My writing has gotten sloppy, I apologize. . I haven't written anything in a long time which is why it's taking so long for me to get these chapters out. XD But I hope you guys enjoy the story anyway. ^.^ Reviews are also always appreciated~ I think I could use some constructive criticism. ^.^;;

Anyway, Enjoy!

White trudged up the path leading into Nimbasa City, panting heavily. "Ugh I can't take this anymore...all this walking around. Especially through that desert on Route 4, that was just brutal." She sighed and put her hand to her cheek. What N did back in Castellia was still on her mind. Why would he do something like that? Replaying all her meetings with him over again in her mind, she felt her face grow warm and realized she was blushing. Could it be...that she had feelings for him? White wandered into Nimbasa City, still pondering this, until a cry for help broke her train of thought. She ran a little farther ahead and saw that a pair of Team Plasma members were harassing an old man! White huffed in disbelief and marched up to them. "Hey! Leave him alone!" She yelled at the grunts who didn't look too happy about her butting in.

"Don't get in our way or we'll take your Pokemon too!" One of them shouted at her, releasing his Pokemon for a battle. White quickly called out her Dewott and defeated both of the grunts without much effort. Scared, the pair of thieves took off down the street and the old man thanked White for saving him. As it turned out, he was the man from the daycare and also had a spare bicycle on hand, which he gave to White as a gift for helping him. Finally! this would be so much easier and faster than walking. The man thanked her again for her help and walked off, so White decided she had better go after those two grunts in case they tried to cause more trouble.

Outside the Nimbasa City gym, which just so happened to be located at the entrance to a theme park, N was attempting to hide from Team Plasma. He was sure they would come looking for him, but he had to talk to White first and he assumed the city gym would be the first place she'd go. He had to hurry and warn her not to get involved with him before Ghetsis did something to her. Finally he spotted her, riding a bike over to the theme park area. However, just as she started towards the gym, N saw two Plasma grunts turn the corner, searching for him. Acting quickly, N walked up to White and greeted her.

"White...I figured you would be coming to this gym. Listen, I-"

"O-Oh...actually I'm looking for a couple of thieves. Have you seen any Team Plasma members around?" N glanced behind her and saw that the two grunts were still there. He guessed she wasn't aware of their presence, so he quickly made up a lie.

"I did actually, they ran off to the center of the park. Come with me." He grabbed her hand and quickly led her deeper into the park, getting as far away from the entrance as possible.

"Wha- Wait-" White tried to protest but he was already dragging her. She blushed and looked at the ground as he led her, confirming to herself that she really did have feelings for him. She couldn't help but feel happy about running into him again, not to mention holding his hand. When he finally stopped dragging her, they were in front of a ferris wheel. N looked around and White couldn't tell if he was looking for members of Team Plasma or making sure no one else was around.

"...Not here." N turned to White, relieved that they were alone, then looked up at the ferris wheel. "Let's ride the ferris wheel and see if we can see them from there."

"Huh? Why the ferris wheel?"

"We can see the whole town from up there. Besides, I love ferris wheels. The circular motion...the dynamics...a beautiful combination." White stifled a giggle. There he went again, saying things that made no sense to her but were somehow profound. N really was a complete mystery. She agreed to ride the ferris wheel, so they boarded one of the cabins and slowly the wheel began to take them up.

What was supposed to be a search for Team Plasma turned into the two of them staring out the window blankly at the scenery below, both silent and deep in thought. White wanted desperately to tell him her feelings while she had the chance, but she wasn't sure how. Her face grew warmer the more she thought about it and she wasn't snapped out of her thoughts until the ferris wheel paused at the very top.

"Oh...we've stopped." N said quietly. White nodded.

"D-Do you see Team Plasma anywhere?" N shook his head silently. A few more seconds of silence passed. White fidgeted and blushed even more as her mind urged her to tell him while she had the chance. Finally, she spoke up. "U-Um...there's something I...have to tell you, N..." He looked over at her questioningly, noticing her face was red. She stared at the floor, unable to meet his eyes. "I um...ever since Castellia City...no...ever since we met, I think...I really...liked you." N's eyes widened but he didn't say anything in response, so she found the courage to look into his eyes and repeated herself. "I...like you, N." This time, his cheeks turned red and he looked away. This wasn't supposed to happen. He turned back towards her and saw that she was still staring at him, waiting for a response. Now what could he do? How could he warn her to stay away from him after knowing her feelings? The only way he could think of was to tell her the truth...and become her enemy.

"I...I have been hiding something from you, White. I am...not who you think I am." Her embarrassed expression turned into worry, and N looked at her seriously. "I am the king of Team Plasma."

The ferris wheel started to move again.

"W-What?"

"Ghetsis and I are working together...to liberate all Pokemon. Team Plasma is under my command." N continued to stare sadly at White, who was in shock, until the ferris wheel landed back on the ground. As they left the ferris wheel, the two grunts from before were there to meet them.

"Lord N! Are you alright!" They ran up behind him, looking defiantly at White.

"I'm fine." N said simply,then turned his attention back to White. "My followers, who work together to save Pokemon...I'm sorry but, I must protect them too." He snapped his fingers, calling forth a Pokemon team, and said to the grunts behind him, "I will fight while you two escape." The two grunts ran off, and White had no choice but to summon her Pokemon for a fight.

"N please...why are you doing this?" Her voice was trembling.

"I'm sorry, White. The truth is...I like you as well. But we are enemies. I must fight you, for the sake of Team plasma...and my dream!" He launched an attack and White defended herself, reluctantly defeating his Pokemon team just like she had many times before. N was once again dumbfounded. "Why...? Your Pokemon seem so happy...even if I lose, is the future you see different...or not?" By this time, the Team Plasma grunts had already made their escape and White was on the verge of tears. If he liked her, why did he have to fight against her? Couldn't he see that what Team Plasma had been doing was wrong? She was so confused that she couldn't even think straight. She just stood there, trembling.

"N...why? We don't have to be enemies, you know..."

"Team Plasma already has their eyes on you...we are already considered enemies. But you...you aren't like most trainers. You wish to be together with Pokemon. If that is what you really desire, then collect all the gym badges and come to the Pokemon League. I'll be waiting there...and we'll settle this once and for all." White stared at him helpelessly, not sure what to say. N couldn't stand to see her so upset, so he pulled his cap over his face and stepped forward swiftly, gently grabbing her arm and pulling her to him.

"I really am sorry about all this, White..." He whispered in her ear. "But it'll be dangerous for you to get close to me." He gently kissed her forehead, then turned and started to walk away. "Until we meet again..."