-11 Years in the Future-
"All units! Report to sector B! I repeat! I need all units on Beta! This is a CODE FROST! I repeat! This is a CODE FROST!"
Emptiness...Nothing there but cold ruin…
"Fireteam Five! Do you copy?!"
...Frozen hearts fill the many children...There was nothing here…
"WE NEED BACKUP! I REPEAT! WE NEED BACKUP!!!"
Dedication to complete extinction...Not a sound to be heard…
"HE'S HERE ALREADY! WHAT IS GOING ON WITH OUR EVACUATION PROTOCOL?!"
The chills...They creep under your skin as if all of you sins were lost inside of your very soul...They follow you...
One final message to the few that would hear it. The swansong to this ghastly reality. The speech that some hoped would encourage victory in the near future. Peace for all.
"This is a message to all that are listening. The sub-zero threat has become too much for even the United Forces to handle. This high level threat has turned into what the world has feared the most. At this point, we as both the human race AND Pokemon alike have been pushed to our absolute limit. The earth as we know it will soon begin to parish and with it will be the few lives that we have left. I as a believer of hope and justice truly did wish for another outcome. That however is not the case. To those that I have come to know and cherish over the years...I want to say my final goodbyes. To my wife and daughter...I want you to remember how much I love you both...To my friends, I wish the utmost success...To those that I haven't ever met but are still hanging on to hope...I want you to all keep each other safe...This is my final message in my final moments...Good luck…"
Too many people said goodbye…
The Unova region...The last city to face the worldwide threat to Earth. A threat the stemmed from one man's greedy ambitions. This was the region that ironically enough started the problem. This was also the region that was on it's last leg.
The Earth's population had dropped to a measly twenty four percent of what it once was. Many pokemon have gone extinct and humanity has been suffering for years. Of all the safe havens left, the only one that was still habitable was Gear Station in Nimbasa City. The city was a shell of its former self. It was completely destroyed. Buried underneath a thick layer of ice and snow. The buildings were wrecked and for the most part, were abandoned. To see a city that people had once shared fond memories in such a despair filled state...It was a tragedy.
"Mama...I'm cold…" Said a little girl.
"Oh no...You're shivering. I NEED A BLANKET OVER HERE!" The blue haired woman shouted.
"Here, take this. It's all I can give you for now. We're pretty low on supplies." Said a young man with chocolate brown hair. He took off his blue jacket and placed it around the shivering child.
"T...thanks Hil...b...b...bert…" She said gratefully.
He smiled down at her and stood back up. The woman seemed conflicted by his actions.
"Hilbert what about you? It's freezing cold out there. You need to keep yourself warm too."
He shook his head. "Don't you worry about me. I'll be fine. Just make sure that she stays warm."
He looked around the lobby area of the train station and sighed. They weren't doings to well. Too many people were getting cold and supply runs were getting less and less rewarding. They needed a stroke of luck to get them through this nightmare.
He walked over to a green haired man that was handing out bowls of food to an elderly woman.
"Thank you so much young man." She said to him.
He bowed. "It's my pleasure."
"Cilan!" Hilbert called out to him.
"Hey Black. How are things going with the others?" He asked.
"Not well. We're short on blankets and clothing. How's the food supply looking?"
"I'm afraid that too is looking rather low. It just isn't enough to keep everyone...around...for much longer." The chef said.
"I figured. I'll go get Cal and head out on another run in a few minutes."
"Are you sure that's a good idea? You've already raided most if not all of south Nimbasa. There may not be much to take. You'll be wasting your energy." Cilan said with a frown.
"That's why we're gonna hit uptown. That area hasn't been touched. There's a supermarket up there and the department store isn't too far from there either." Hilbert told him with a sense of determination.
"That's suicide! What if you run into-"
"Then so be it! I'm sick of hiding and living in the shadows! Gold died in order to keep us all safe! Not to mention the others that he took away. What about your brothers Cilan?! The son of a bitch killed them too! You have to get how I'm feel man…"
"I do get it...The day doesn't go by when I don't think of my brothers. However, I can't just throw my life away! People need me and they damn sure need you Black! You and Calem are the only two real fighters that we've got left. Not to mention that you two along with Serena pretty much lead everyone down here. If either of you die then the people will lose faith. You have to be smart about this."
Hilbert looked around the place, contemplating his next move. His eyes traveled to a group of kids the all seemed to be extremely hungry.
"I can't turn this down Cilan. My little brother...I know he's hungry. Calem's little brother is still fighting that cold. Everyone is cold! I have to do this. If I get what we need than I'll at least buy us some more time down here."
Cilan sighed. "Very well. Do as you wish. Just please come back alive. Last time, Serena almost failed to fix you up."
"I know and I'll be fine this time, I swear. We'll pop in and dip out in no time."
"Do stay true to your word Black."
Hilbert walked away and met up with his younger brother who was sitting on a bench with his friends. All of whom were starving. That was made all too obvious by their darkened moods.
"Hey Nate. You feelin' alright?"
"...I'm hungry Hilbert…" The younger boy's stomach growled. Hilbert sighed and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Hang in there champ. I'll get you something soon."
Nate's eyes brightened. "Are you and Cal going on another raid?!"
Hilbert grinned. "Yep!"
"Awesome! Can I come?!"
"Nope!"
Nate groaned. "How come you get to got outside? I'm sick of this dumb place!"
"You're still too young to go on supply runs. It's way to dangerous for you. You gotta stay in here where it's safe."
"Aw man! Please Hilbert! I've been training like you said! I'm ready for this!" Nate said with pleading eyes.
"No means no Nate. Maybe some other time, alright?"
The younger boy scoffed. "You always say that Hilbert! When are you gonna trust me enough to help you?!"
"When you're more mature. Hopefully you never have to face that bastard again." Hilbert muttered.
"That's total bullshit and you know it!"
Hilbert glared at his younger brother. "Watch your language Nate. I'm serious! You are my main priority. If you ended up dead...I don't know what I'd do…"
"I bet that's what you said to Bianca and Cheren. I bet that's what you said to mom. Hell, I bet that's what you said to Hilda before you got her killed too!"
"I SAVED YOUR LITTLE UNGRATEFUL ASS! In case you forgot that part!" Hilbert snapped.
"What a good job you did! Now I can spend the rest of my days freezing inside of a train station while I slowly but surely starve to death. Thanks a ton for that big brother!"
"This is exactly what I mean! Your brash, impatient, reckless and all around CHILDISH! You're not coming!" Hilbert yelled before walking off.
Nate sat there and glared. He hated being treated like a kid. He wanted to fight but his brother would never allow it.
Meanwhile, Hilbert was walking down a flight of stairs and towards the section that had one train still in it. This was the train that used to take you to Anville Town.
This was were Hilbert would find Calem and Serena. Two of his closest friends. They were inside of the train car talking amongst themselves when Hilbert stepped inside.
"Sup Black!" Calem touched fists with Hilbert and smirked. "Need something brotha?"
"Yeah. You and I gotta hit another supply run." He said.
Serena and Calem stared at one another for a brief moment. "Um...Why so soon? We just went out the other day." Calem asked.
"We're low on food. Like dangerously low. People are hungry and cold. Some are getting sicker and sicker. We need more antibiotics and medicine. Some want painkillers as well."
"Black, are you sure you wanna do this so soon? Last time you got hurt pretty bad." Serena said.
"I'm well aware of that. Don't have much choice though. We gotta do it or people will die."
"I dunno...Seems risky…" She said.
"C'mon babe! Lighten up. If Black's down with it then I'm ready to head back out there too."
"Calem please. I don't want you to end up hurt or worse." Serena pleaded.
Calem chuckled as he stood stood up. "You know I have to do this. Everyone here is hungry like Black said and you're eating for two now. You just need to take it easy and wait for me here. I'll be back with a whole buffet. We'll be eatin' like how we used to. Back in the Kalos days."
"What I wouldn't give to be back home…" She muttered.
"You said it…" I sighed.
The two shared a quick moment with each other. Hilbert chose to be polite and looked away until they were done.
A quick pat on his shoulder got his ready. "Alright man! Let's get going! We got people and Pokemon to feed." Calem threw on his blue jacket and zipped it up.
"Yeah. We better hurry too. It's almost dark out."
Before they could leave, Serena grabbed Hilbert's arm and stopped him. "Black, please bring him back in one piece."
"I will…" He said. She nodded and let him go.
Once they made it back upstairs, Calem gave Hilbert a serious look. "Hey man, listen real quick."
"Something wrong?"
Calem nodded. "It's just...So overwhelming, you know being a big brother and all, but now I'm also gonna be a dad. That shit is just...Wow…"
"Congrats man. I'm happy for you." Hilbert said with a sincere smile.
"I mean...It's not that I'm against it or anything like that. I love Serena and I know she'll make a great mom. I just don't think I was smart to...well...you know...Do it with her at a time like this. Now she's pregnant and our kid is gonna have to grow up in this frozen shit storm of a world. Trapped inside of a train station living in fear for the rest of their life. It just sucks!" Calem was frustrated. He wasn't sure of what to really do. He was scared for his family. He wanted to be a good father but he just wasn't sure on how to do that.
"That's rough bro…"
"What the hell am I gonna do? Me and Serena aren't ready for kids. We're both still so young man! I just feel so lost!"
"Well if it helps, I'll be there to lend a hand." Hilbert said.
"Thanks Black...But you and I both know that's a lie…" Calem said with a small chuckle.
"What do you mean Cal?!"
"Don't play dumb with me. The plan man! The one that'll clean this world up. That might be what the next phase is." Calem said.
Hilbert looked at him with confusion. "I don't...I don't know what you're talking about."
"Really dude? Fine, whatever man. At least say hi to our old teacher for me. You know...When you go back and see him."
Hilbert was speechless. He couldn't believe what he just heard. "How long have you known?"
"Since you talked to him about it. I'm not stupid you know. I read up on that orb he gave you. The Adamant Orb. It contains the essence of the legendary Pokemon Dialga. Master of time itself. He trusted you with it. He knew that you'd need it. He thought ahead." Calem said.
"Truth is...I never wanted it…" Hilbert said. "When he gave it to me, he pretty much said to fix what he wouldn't be around to. He left me with a burden that I wasn't ready to accept. I don't wanna leave you guys alone. What if he finds this place? I won't be here to help."
"You may be the most effective one to fight him but I've got a couple tricks up my sleeve Black." Calem grinned.
"Still...What if someone gets hurt. What if Nate is forced to fight my battle?" Hilbert asked.
"You worry to much man. The sooner you go back and help our teacher, the sooner this bullshit ends. We'll all be free. We'll be happy! Maybe I'll get to finally visit the Alola region and relax on the hot beach with my lady. What a dream. A dream that you can make happen. Let's face it man. Our little hideout ain't gonna last forever. Soon, things will just happen. This will be our fate. You have the tool necessary to change that! You have to do it man."
"What it I screw up and make things even worse?!"
"You won't. The master trusted you the most out of us all. You have the most potential. You are the hero of truth after all. I know that you got this!"
Hilbert sighed. "It's just a lot to handle."
"Just know that when you get there, things will be different. No more eternal cold. No more suffering. None of this fear for survival. In all honesty, if you don't go, than I will." Calem said.
"No way! Serena well slaughter me if I let you take a trip to the past." Hilbert chuckled.
Calem laughed with him. "You'll be fine."
"Besides...You have more people to be with than I do. What will Sun do without you?"
"Elio is strong. He doesn't need me to watch over him. I know he'll beat that illness. He's fighting to stay alive so I'm gonna keep doing whatever I can to keep him around. I just wish that he could stop hurting. Sometimes...I feel like maybe I should just put him out of his misery. End his pain. Make the hurt go away…"
"Don't say that Cal."
Calem shook his head. "What's living if he has to cry out in pain every night. I hate it. He's dying but his strength is keeping him here. He's holding on for dear life. Maybe I should just...end it all. Let him be at peace."
"You can't do that! He'll bounce back from all of this. Just watch!" Hilbert told him.
"My level of optimism is on zero my friend. I'm running low hope. That's why I want you to change things. You have the ability to stop this madness Black."
Hilbert dwelled on his friend's words. "I'll try man…"
"That's all I'm asking." Calem said.
Both of them stepped outside in the wintery Hell. Calem in his full tracksuit and combat boots. Hilbert was in his jeans, red and black high top sneakers and his black T-shirt.
A heavy blizzard was taking over the city. Both boys looked around to see if the coast was clear.
Hilbert was unfazed by the cold while Calem was shivering. He was already freezing.
"H...hey B...b...Black...A little h...help!"
"Oh right. Sorry." He placed a hand on Calem's head and heated up his exterior.
"Thanks…Now where do we go? You're the Unovian so lead the way."
Hilbert nodded. "Over here. Follow me."
As Hilbert walked, he took in the sights. This was where he got his fourth gym badge. It was also where he took his girlfriend for their first date. Those were happier times. Times that he wanted back.
When they both got to the north end of the city they saw the supermarket that they were looking for. Calem tried to pry the sliding doors open but was having too much difficulty.
"Heh, you mind heating things up a bit?" Calem asked as he stepped aside.
"No sweat…"
Hilbert put his hand on the door and heated them up. This melted off all the ice that was keeping them closed.
Calem noticed all the steam that rose up to the sky. "Hopefully that didn't give us away."
They walked inside and browsed around the place. "We'll both grab a shopping cart and fill them with whatever we can."
"How are we gonna get them back to the station? Not like we can just push them.back with all that snow." Calem said.
"We're strong. We can lift them back."
"...Good point! Let's move." The each grabbed a cart and started stacking them up with food and drinks. What ever medication they found, they took as well.
They met back at the entrance and nodded. "This stuff should last us for at least a week." Hilbert said.
"I sure do hope so." Calem said. A thought the came to his mind. "Wait here! I almost forgot to grab something!" Calem ran to the back of the store and grabbed two chocolate bars.
"What's that all about?"
"Serena seriously loves these things. I know she hasn't had one in a while so…"
"No no...It's fine dude. Do what you gotta do."
"Ha! Thanks Black."
Hilbert cautiously checked the windows in order to make sure that the coast was clear. When everything seemed fine, they made their way out with there carts. The temperature dropped to near unbearable levels for most life to be sustained. It was ridiculous how much the world had changed into this frozen graveyard. The many soldiers and pokemon that gave their lives up to help those in desperate need was far too difficult to keep track of. When Hilbert saw another set of bodies, he cringed at how mangled they were. A man, severed in half with is entrails spilling out of his now frozen corpse. It was an absolute mess. A Machamp with all of its arms ripped off. Snapped bones sticking right out of the upper abdomen. It was hard to see.
"Why...Why so many?" Hilbert asked.
"We gotta keep moving Black. Can't waste any more time than we already have." Calem spoke.
"I swear...Not one death will go unaccounted for. Not a single one." Hilbert said with a hardened face.
"Your right. It won't. Make the trip and this'll all be just some dumb nightmare."
"Maybe I should...Alright Calem. I'll do it." He said, now more determined than ever.
"When? We all gotta at least party before you save the world."
"I gotta tell Nate about this first. I'm already knowing how he's gonna act. Not really looking forward to that."
"Sounds like a good idea. Gotta keep your family notified." Calem nodded.
The two trudged through the thick layer of snow all the way back to the station. Unbeknownst to them, four figures were silently watching their every move.
"Gear Station...Of course they would hide down there. We must inform the master." One of them said.
They all vanished into thin air in order to report their findings.
Back at the station, the two older boys carried the goods all the way back inside. Everyone cheered loudly as Hilbert and Calem presented them all with the essentials.
Hilbert went up to Cilan and grinned. "Not too shabby, right?" He said to the cook.
"I suppose not. Good work. I'll start preparing some real meals for dinner."
Calem placed a hand on Hilbert's shoulder and smirked. "I'm gonna go give these chocolate bars Serena. Then I'll probably go check up on Elio. Now that I've got some more medicine, I'm sure he'll be back to normal."
Hilbert nodded. "Yeah...I should go tell Nate the plan. I'll come find you when I'm done."
"Good luck man!"
Hilbert walked all over the dimly lit train station in search of his little brother. He called out for him but got no answer.
He decided to ask around to see if anyone had a clue on where his brother might be. This ended with him growing irritated.
"Cilan, have you seen Nate anywhere?"
The green haired man thought for a moment. "I think I saw him taking with Serena right when you left. You can go ask her. She may in fact know of his whereabouts."
"Damn...Alright then…"
Hilbert started walking back towards the Aniville depart section. He was stopped by a group of kids that ran at his legs. Some of them still had food on their faces.
"BLACK! YOU AND CALEM THE COOLEST!" A girl with a red beanie shouted.
"Did you guys go out and fight the bad guy?!" A brown skinned little boy asked.
"Sorry kids but no fight stories this time."
"Aw man!" They all said.
"Have any of you seen Nate around here? I can't find him." Hilbert said. They all shook their heads which caused him to sigh.
He continued walking until he heard what he realized was Calem's voice.
"DAMMIT! Shit! No please!"
Hilbert ran into the train car and saw Serena trying to comfort him. He was on his knees, in front of a body that laid peacefully underneath a blue sheet. His mood dropped instantly and he immediately felt nothing but sympathy for him.
"Oh no...Oh shit…" He couldn't say much else.
"I take it back! I TAKE IT ALL BACK!" Calem screamed. "Don't fucking do this to me!"
"Calem...Let him go…" Serena said softly.
"Let him go?! He died and I wasn't even here with him!"
"I know you're upset but you have to understand. He was hurting...This was the only way out. He's at peace now." She continued.
"...I did this...I didn't try hard enough...I wasn't there enough…" Calem sobbed. His frustrated tear spilled onto his deceased brother. He clutched the blanket with both hands and dropped his head on the body.
Serena walked Hilbert out and wiped away her own set off tears. "I'm sorry that you had to see that Hilbert. He's not taking it too well."
"When did it happen?"
"Right after you both left for supplies. He just couldn't handle the sickness anymore. His body just...just...stopped fighting."
Hilbert looked down. "This whole world is just...Damn!"
"Sun wasn't the only one. Others are more than likely to have contracted some kind of disease. It's only a matter of time before we face an epidemic. A plague in our little community." She said before giving off a little cough.
"Oh shit, not you two…"
"It's just a little cough. I'm fine." She said.
"That's exactly what Sun said. Go grab some medicine for that. Can't have you croak too. You're the only one that can really heal these people."
"I'll handle it. Oh and Nate was asking for you. Wanted to know where you were."
Hilbert looked at her with confusion. "What did you tell him?"
"That you went out for supplies with Calem."
His eyes widened. "No no no…"
"What's wrong?!" Serena asked.
She never got an answer. Hilbert took off. He ran as fast as he could until he made it outside and back into the cold weather. He looked around frantically for him but had no luck.
"NATE!" He shouted at the top if his lungs. He didn't care if he was heard. He wanted to find his little brother.
The chilling wind blew on his cream colored skin as he looked around. He screamed his brother's name over and over again, waiting for a response.
"NATE! WHERE ARE YOU?!"
He clenched his fists and grit his teeth with burning hot rage. He didn't want to lose his brother too. He had to find him at all costs.
"NAAAAAAAAAATTTEE!!!"
It had been two hours. Hilbert looked up at the sky. The sun was setting and he still couldn't find his brother. He was close to giving up when he saw a bright light in the near distance. He ran towards it as fast as possible. He stopped and stared at Nate fighting off against a masked man with silver hair. Hilbert immediately recognized him as part of the Shadow Triad.
"Foolish child! What do you hope to achieve from this battle?!" The man asked.
"To prove that I'm stronger than what my douchebag brother thinks I am!" Nate swung his leg at the man only for it to get caught.
"You are not strong young one. You're WEAK!" He slammed his fist into Nate's skull. "You're ARROGANT!" He then kneed him in his gut. "Above all else...You are PATHETIC!" He dropped Nate to the snow with a harsh elbow across his jaw.
"...I can't lose to you! I have to prove...That I'm strong!" Nate shouted.
"You will die a swift death little boy. One that isn't even worthy of our lord."
Hilbert let his anger loose. "Rishiram! I need you! Please assist me!"
His body began to glow with a red aura surrounding him. His eyes went from brown to blue and his hair was now a white coloration. He lifted up his hand and blasted a large orb of fire at the man. He jumped back and avoided the attack.
Hilbert then landed down in front of Nate with a glare stuck on his face.
"Hilbert?! What are you-"
"Not one word. NOT ONE NATE!" He yelled.
"The hero of truth shows his face again. What a lovely surprise. Our lord has been looking all over for you and Reshiram." The Triad member chuckled.
"If you don't wanna die, then I suggest you leave you worthless piece of trash!"
"Really now…" Two more members of the Triads showed up and surrounded him and Nate.
"You all know that you're no threat to me. I've smacked you guys around for years!" Hilbert taunted.
"Today is another day, boy." He ran at Hilbert and attempted to throw a punch to his jaw. Hilbert stood there and took the hit.
"That all? Consider me disappointed." He quickly grabbed the man's arm and snapped it in once swift motion. He kicked him away before pivoting to the left and slamming his foot across another's jaw.
"ALL TOGETHER!" The leader shouted.
Hilbert jumped back and sent a wave of heat at the three of them. He then stepped in front of one and held his hand out in front of their face.
"Tch...Game over!" He sent out a blast of fire from his palm and reduced the man to nothing but ash. The other two look on with slight hesitation. This made Hilbert smirk. "What's wrong? Don't tell me you're afraid now. You wanted this issue so now you've got it!" He let a flaming aura surrounding his body before dashing forward. He slammed one to the melting snow with a flaming overhead punch.
"Kill him!" The leader shouted with desperation in his voice.
"Not a chance!" Hilbert was about to attack when Nate jumped ahead and kicked the guy in his face. "What the hell are you doing?!"
"..." Nate ignored him and dashed ahead. He threw a jab at the same guy only to get countered and tossed over by Hilbert.
"Dammit Nate! Answer me when I'm talking to you!" Hilbert growled.
"You said not another word remember." Nate made another attempt to hit the man. Hilbert noticed the dagger that he had discreetly unsheathed and moved forward.
"Stay out of this Nate!"
"This was my fight before you butted in! You stay back!" Nate yelled behind him.
The man quickly drew his blade and made an attempt to slice the distracted Nate.
~SSSHHLLIIIIIICCCKK~
"Wait what?!" The Triads man questioned.
"Holy shit! Hilbert?!" Nate said with shock.
"MOTHER FUCKER!" Hilbert stood there a long slice mark across his left eye. He tried to stop the bleeding with his hand but is was getting harder by they second.
"Hilbert are you okay-"
"LOOK NATE! LOOK WHAT THE FUCK YOU DID!" Hilbert roughly shoved his brother to the snow. "WHY CAN'T YOU JUST LISTEN TO ME FOR ONCE?! YOU DRIVE ME ABSOLUTELY NUTS WITH ALL THE STUPID KID SHIT THAT YOU DO! STOP TRYING TO PROVE YOURSELF ALL THE DAMN TIME AND JUST WORRY ABOUT STAYING ALIVE!!!"
Nate hadn't ever seen his brother that angry before. He wasn't used to him going off like that. He was...scared of him. He was scared of what he was thinking right now."
"I'm...I'm sorry Hilbert. I mean it! I really am-"
"No! You're not! You're still a kid! You don't know when to grow the fuck up!" Hilbert turned around and sent a flaming fist through the attacker's chest. He looked at the last one and lunged at them with the intent to kill. He burnt him of them to a crisp and kicked his head clean off without hesitation.
Nate stared at the scene with teary eyes. He hadn't cried in years. However, in this very moment, he felt remorse for his actions. He felt regret and shame.
"Hilbert...Please…"
"...You know Calem's little brother just died right?"
Nate wasn't expecting him to say that to him. "What?"
"HEY DIED!" Hilbert shouted. "He's dead and Calem is going through it right now. I've NEVER seen him so upset before. That would've been me along with him if I didn't find you!"
"I just...I wanted to show you-"
"That you were strong?! It won't ever happen! Not like this. You need to cut that shit out Nate. Grow the hell up!" Hilbert started walking back to the station with Nate slowly trailing behind.
When they got back, Serena checked on Hilbert's eye and made her best attempts to heal it. All she managed to do was reduce the external damage. The internal was a different story. He was now blind in his left eye and that was a guarantee.
Nate sat of to the side while Serena bandaged up his brother. He wallowed in his own guilt. He screwed up big this time and didn't know if he'd ever forgive himself for what happened.
"So you wanna explain how the hell this happened?" Serena asked.
Hilbert sent a glare at his brother. "Nate fucked up! That's what the hell happened." Hilbert growled.
"I SAID I WAS SORRY!" Nate screamed with tears in his eyes.
"Lighten up Hilbert. He didn't mean to. Plus I managed to make it look less horrific."
"Lighten up? LIGHTEN UP?! If you hadn't noticed, I JUST BECAME A FREAKING CYCLOPS!" Hilbert huffed out of annoyance. "Forget it. How's Cal doing?"
"He won't say anything so I'm really not too sure."
"...I guess it's time then…" Hilbert muttered.
"Time for what? The big plan?" Serena asked.
"I'm guessing Calem filled you in?"
She nodded. "He did."
"What're you guys talking about? What plan?" Nate asked.
Hilbert glared at him again. "The plan that's NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!"
Serena shushed him and walked next to Nate. "Your brother is going to fix this world. He's going to go back in time and make sure this never happens."
"WHAT?! How are you gonna do that?!"
"With an orb that my mentor gave to me. It has the power to send me anywhere through time. Problem is, I can only do it once. I'm not like Lucas. Once I go back I have to fix things. No do overs."
"So you're never coming back?!" Nate asked.
"I won't need to. Once I get there and fix things, none of this will ever have happened. Next time we all meet, it'll hopefully be on better terms. No more death and suffering." Hilbert told him.
"So this is...goodbye?" He asked his big brother.
"Yeah...I guess it is…" Hilbert nodded. "Where I'm going, you're still an infant and I'll only be six years old."
"How are you even gonna save the world?" Nate asked.
"The person I need to find is the one person that can stop this madness from taking place. He was my friend and my idol. I looked up to him. He died before his time. If he were still around than we'd never have to deal with Kyurem. He'd beat him easily."
"Who is it? This person that you have to meet?"
"My old teacher, Lucas!"
A/N: Well here we are. This is where things start to get more mature. Much more intense language and more violence in the fights. Both in Pokemon battles AND the actual life or death fights.
Won't lie, didn't expect to finish two chapters this week so...GO ME! I'm really enjoying this story in terms of writing it so more chapters are on the way! Really appreciate the praise. Keeps me motivated so thanks for that.
If you're new to this story then let me know some feedback. Summer's over and I wanna get more involved as a writer so I appreciate any and all suggestions.
Thanks for reading and I'll see you in the next chapter!