DISCLAIMER: I do not own Pokemon or the Characters! All rights belong to the original Authors and creators. Rating will go up in future chapters! The story is set with Touko in her final battle against N. Characters may be slightly OOC but I tried to personify them as best as I could. Pairings will be ferriswheelshipping (NxTouko) and slight (ToukoxTouya). Warning: This chapter contains Adult Themes and Language.

Story is told from Touko's point of view in one chapter and N's the next.

I hope you enjoy~~~ :3


Chapter 7

(Touko's POV)

My eyes fluttered open. I squinted from the light and tried to sit up. Agh! I felt the pain shoot through my muscles as soon as I tried to move.

In seconds I began to recall what had happened to me, and I started to tear up again. I was still here in this awful place. I couldn't believe what N had done to me..

Wait! I thought. I turned and looked at his side of the bed.

N wasn't here!

I quickly wiped my eyes and threw the sheets off of me. I prepared to hop down from the bed when suddenly I remembered the device N had put on my ankle.

Slowly and carefully I brought each of my limbs to the side of the bed and down to the floor. I crouched down and looked under the bed for the key I had hidden here last night.

"Looking for something?"

Zorua layed under the bed with a devilish grin.

"Wha-! Zorua? What are you doing under there? Did you take the key!?" I stuttered angrily.

"Of course I did, stupid. And it's long gone. I took it far away from here!" Zorua boasted.

"How did you even know? I heard you leave the room yesterday when I-"

"No, you thought I left the room. I was under the bed the whole time. I saw you take the key from N's shirt and hide it under here. And I saw that pitiful failure of an escape attempt, too! Hahaha!" He rolled on his back laughing. "Seriously! How dumb can one person be!"

"Tch!" I growled and swiped my hands at him. I was going to strangle the little bastard! He quickly dodged it and ran to the other side of the room. I stood and got ready to chase him, but I stopped myself. I didn't want to risk getting shocked again.

"You'll have to be quicker than if you want to catch me!" He taunted. "Oh wait, you can't even move faster than a Slowpoke with that thing on! Haha!"

Oh, that little shit was going to pay when I found a way to take this bracelet off. I clenched my fists. "I don't understand.. why do you insist on making me miserable Zorua?! You're just like N! What have I done to deserve this!?" I shouted.

Zorua stopped laughing and squinted his eyes at me. "Miserable? A spoiled idiot like you wouldn't even know the meaning of that word.."

"Huh?" I said.

"If you honestly think you have it bad here, you're a lot more brainless than I thought." He retorted.

"I do have it bad here! I'm locked away from my friends and family! And I've been abused and humiliated by N more than once!" I cried.

"No, Touko. N never laid a hand on you. You caused that pain yourself by running away from him again!" He shot back.

"But.. he told me to-" I argued.

"That didn't mean you actually had to go and do it!" He snapped. "N has never caused you any physical pain. And as for being locked away from your friends, this is nothing compared to what N went through his entire childhood!" He shouted.

"Wha-What are you talking about?" I asked. I was confused. I didn't know anything at all about how N was raised..

"...Do you really want to know?" Zorua offered.

I was a bit curious as to why N was so fucked up. Maybe if I knew more about him it'd be easier to survive being around him until I could escape. He was far too unpredictable and I had no idea what kind of things set him off. "Please, tell me Zorua."

Zorua hopped onto N's desk. His eyes glazing over as he recalled his past.

"..I met N a long time ago in the forest after I got seperated from my mother. I wandered around alone and afraid until one day I found N. He was sitting under a tree crying for his mother too. We were both orphans.. He and I stayed with each other in the forest. We met other Pokemon and we laughed, played, and lived together."

"We were so happy.." Zorua said softly, closing his eyes. "And then he came.."

..Ghetsis? I thought.

"He came to N out of no where, claiming to be his father.. And he took him away. I was so sad when he left me in that place all alone. I waited so long. I wondered if he'd ever come back for me. And eventually.. he did." Zorua smiled, his eyes brimming with tears.

"N took me to his home. He lived in this castle with so many strange people. A lot of them didn't like me. They tried to grab me and throw me outside or shoved me in cages. But N always came to my rescue. So I faithfully remained by his side. Even when Ghetsis locked him away in that playroom for weeks. I stayed right outside the door and I waited.."

"..And I'll wait for N forever, no matter where he goes!" Zorua said proudly.

I didn't even know what to say.. Had Zorua and N's life really been that terrible? I felt my heart start to ache. Why.. Why was I feeling sorry for him now?

I thought about everything that had happened when I was brought to this castle. N rescued me from that horrible dungeon. He had tried desperately to make me happy, but I had my mind set on leaving. I was cold to him when he only wanted to help me. And N had grown to behave just as coldly in return..

"Now do you realize what I've been saying, Touko? N's not a bad guy.. He'd take care of you, protect you, and love you. Just like he had done for me. You just have to give him a chance.." Zorua coaxed.

I was so confused. The image I had created of N in my mind was nothing like him. Only one side of him.. A side of him that I created..

I chewed my bottom lip as I thought. "Where is N now?" I asked Zorua.

"He left for his ceremony this morning. And he has an interview with Pokemon News right now." He told me.

"Zorua! Could you turn on the tv? I'd like to see N, please!" I asked him.

Zoura nodded and hopped up to the television, hitting the buttons with his nose. He flipped through the channels until it reached the station that was holding a live broadcast of N's interview.

"Amazing!" The interviewer lady praised. "You really have the ability to speak to Pokemon? How is that possible?"

"Yes, I'm not sure when it started. But I noticed I was different from others. I could hear things they couldn't. I spoke with many Pokemon and I learned to understand them." N explained.

"Simply amazing!" She cheered again. And the crowd applauded. "There you have it folks! The strange boy who could speak to Pokemon, Now the king of Unova. What a success story you turned out to be!"

N smiled sheepishly and scratched the back of his head. "I guess you could say so."

"One last question before we go to commercial," The interviewer wore a sly smile. "N we've all gotta know.. Is there anyone special in your life? Will there be a 'Princess Harmonia' any time soon?"

N blushed madly, and stuttered. "Well, I.. uh.."

"Go on, tell us!" She pressed on.

I watched the screen eagerly. My heart was thumping. Was he going to say my name on national television?!

N fiddled with his fingers and spoke quickly. "I- I have Anthea and Concordia who look after me. They're really the only girls who come around. But they're a bit older than me. And I see them more as sisters, really!" He explained.

The crowd seemed disappointed with his answer.

The interviewer cut in "Well that's no fun at all! You need to find yourself a pretty gal! I'm sure there's pleeenty of girls who'd love to be with our handsome King, am I right ladies?" She shouted.

Several girls squealed and yelled his name.

N turned even redder and lowered his head.

"Well that's all the time we have for now folks! Everyone give a big hand for N!"

The crowd applauded once again, and the show cut to commercial.

I scowled at the TV. Like any of those girls would even survive 10 minutes here with N! They didn't know him like I did.

Those stupid girls could have him for all cared! I mean, I was beginning to understand N a bit, but after everything that's happened I wasn't sure if things would ever get better between us..

Tch! That didn't matter anyway! I just wanted to go home!

I didn't care what was going on with N! He could do whatever he pleased! I wanted nothing to do with him! I just wanted my Pokemon, my friends, and my old life back! I told myself, crossing my arms.

But somewhere.. deep in my subconscious.. a voice had come out and was ringing like crazy in my ears.

Liar.

In the dining hall

Dozens of Plasma Grunts rushed back and forth, carrying dishes, silverware and several trays of food from the kitchen into the dining room. They laid out the long tablecloth. Lining the table with glasses, the servants poured the wine for the Sages seated at the table who waited for N's return.

"The boy has officially taken the throne. That means our plans should be unfolding soon." Ghetsis spoke, twirling his glass between his fingers, grinning wildly.

Rood seemed confused. "And what exactly are our plans again? He questioned, scratching his head. "I knew we were striving for the liberation of Pokemon, but you seem to have plans of your own.."

"Precisely.." Ghetsis acknowledged. "What I am striving for is not only to liberate the Pokemon of Unova.. But to spread Team Plasma's reign to every region around the globe. Kanto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Johto.. We will capture the Legendary Pokemon there, and use them on our side. Everything will be ours for the taking.. It will all belong to us!" He exclaimed.

The other sages gasped and whispered among one another before speaking.

"That is absolutely brilliant Sage Ghetsis!" Ryoku expressed.

"We would be unstoppable!" Zinzolin mused.

They all praised Ghetsis for his ingenious proposal.

"Then it is settled. Sages.. are we all in agreement with this then?" Ghetsis asked raising his glass.

The other men all raised their glasses.

"Excellent.. Then from here on out we work to put our plan into motion! We will conquer the globe, liberating the Pokemon everywhere, and reign supreme over all the land! To N the king, and to Plasma!" He toasted.

Back in N's room

I let out a deep breath as I stood in the shower. The warm water relaxing my sore body a bit.

I thought back to what Zorua had explained to me. I understood now that N had a very depraved childhood, and it carried over lingering effects as he grew older. He had trouble understanding human emotions, being raised by Pokemon half his life, and alone in a small room the other. No wonder N was so messed up..

But I had a new plan. If I played my cards right, I could get him to trust me enough to take this thing off of my ankle. And I'd make it out of this place once and for all!

I slowly stepped out of the shower and grabbed a towel, wrapping it around my body and reached for the bathroom door, when it was suddenly pulled open.

"N!" I jumped. But was careful to keep my movements minimal.

"Touko, I expected you to still be sulking in bed when I got back. or that I'd have to find you, a crumpled mess somewhere from trying to escape again."

His eyes trailed downwards as he spoke.

My face turned red as I realized I was only wearing a small towel, and clutched it closely to my body.

"N- no. I stayed here. I didn't want to do anything else that would upset you.. I just want to do what I can to keep you in a good mood. You're scary when you're angry." I said averting my eyes from his stare.

"Is that so?" He questioned narrowing his eyes as he approached me.

I gulped.

He stepped into the bathroom, closing and locking the door.

N reached out to me and stroked my face. His hand traveled down to my jaw, his fingers skimming softly across my skin.

"If you really want to help my mood Touko. There are a lot of ways you could start. You have quite a bit of making up to do for the stress you've caused me lately.. I don't know if just once will be enough.."

Wait a minute! He.. he d-didn't mean..! Oh my..

I inhaled sharply as I saw the lustful look in his eyes. He's not joking around.. Okay. Just push through this Touko, you can do it!

He brought up his other hand, locking his fingers into my hair and brought me into a passionate kiss. I gasped, as he slipped his tongue in my mouth.

I felt my body reacting to his touch. I whimpered as he ran his hands down my shoulders, and held them at my waist, pulling my body against his.

He pressed me against the glass door of the shower, and trailed hot kisses down my neck.

I wasn't sure how much more of this I could take! My legs were shaking and my nerves we on fire! I felt his hands reach for the top of my towel. I held my breath.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

"Lord N, Ghetsis has called for you to come to the dining hall for you celebration meal." Concordia called out.

N sighed. The frustration on his face clearly visible. "Alright. I shall be there in a moment."

I was breathing heavy even after he let me go. I didn't know what to say..

N smirked and turned to unlock the door. "Get dressed and fix yourself up nice, Touko. You'll be coming to dinner with my father and the Sages. We'll continue where we left off when we come back."

The door shut behind him and I was left alone. This plan was going to be much harder than I thought.

Arceus that was one hell of a kiss.


A teeeeny tinyyyy bit of fluff and some feels for you guys!

After the other depressing chapters I had written, I felt this story needed a bit of something positive!

This story is supposed to be angsty but I love NxTouko too much to have their relationship never work out. Gotta add some romance in there c':

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