A/N: I'm glad you're all enjoying this so far. :) Okay, so, since I love plot twists (but I don't like being on the receiving end), here's...chapter 10! Voila! I love it, personally. :D 'Cause, well...it was hinted on (not really but okay), but I finally got to the point in the story where I could start writing it! Plus, my PM buddy Rodoshe asked if I could use her OC, so...YAY MY PROBLEM WITH THE CHARACTER WAS FILLED. So overjoyed. Anyways, folks, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon. Nor Theresa. :)

Touko's POV:

To say I was shocked would be an understatement. A major one.

"Did he-" Clay began.

"What the-" Elesa growled.

"Oh Arceus..." Drayden sighed, but I could see the molten anger in his eyes.

"He wants his ass kicked. I can tell. This proves it. Ass-kicking, commence!" Burgh yelled, pumping his fist into the air.

"Alright. Alright, this does it." I snarled, moving from where I was standing. Everybody's eyes followed me as I stalked over to the front door. Drayden, intellectual as always, grabbed my arm in an attempt to stop me.

"Touko, don't rush into this-"

"Rush into this?" I cried. "RUSH INTO THIS? DRAYDEN, HE JUST TOLD THE FREAKING WORLD I AGREED TO MARRY HIM."

He sighed. "I know, Touko, I know. You still can't...it's what they're hoping for, child. Please, think this through."

I paused midst my rage, somewhat offended. "Drayden, do you not think I'm ready for this?"

We locked eyes, and the room that had been filled with idle chit-chat and dangerous threats fell silent.

Drayden took his sweet time to answer my accusation. "Touko," he began slowly. "I don't think you're weak. Anybody who flew through the Elite 4 like that is not weak. However, I believe that you are currently emotionally unstable and you still need time."

I faltered, knowing he was right. "I...I...I'm sorry, Drayden. I shouldn't be taking out my frustration on you."

He smiled softly. "I understand, Touko, I really do. Here's a thought; how about you, Burgh, Elesa, Clay and I all go for a walk to clear our minds? We seem to need it right now."

Yeah, my frustration, and their potty mouths. I nodded softly, pulling the door open. The trio followed Drayden and I into the cool, mid-summer night, silent and put out.

What in the name of Arceus has N done to us?

Together, we walked down the trail in pursuit of the giant clearing I'd been training in before. Already, my fingers rested atop my poke-balls, restless and impatiently waiting to let them out for some fresh air. Despite the fact we were still walking, I pulled them free of their holders and let them all out. "Go ahead, you guys, get some fresh air." I said, before turning back to the others.

"Goddammit." Burgh muttered. "This sucks."

"Agreed, for once." Elesa murmured. I stifled a laugh, surprisingly enough. These two could lift my spirits no matter wh-

Suddenly, two figures emerged from the trees on our right. Startled, the five of us staggered and stared, and I almost fell down.

It was N.

I felt all the air in my lungs leave me, just as Drayden grabbed my elbow. "You." I hissed, my eyes dilated.

"Me," he smirked. "Hello, wife."

"NO." I screamed, stomping my foot. Childish, I know, but Drayden still clung to my arm, so I couldn't go over and beat him into the ground.

"Is someone throwing a hissy fit?" N laughed darkly. "Well that sure isn't new."

"Shut up, N. At least I don't cheat!" I cried, glaring at him so hard that if looks could kill, he'd be 6 feet under.

"Oh, I didn't cheat," he purred. "I simply used my grunts to my advantage."

Something was off, and I could tell. The N I somewhat knew was partially innocent, having been secluded from the world as a child.

Yet I didn't really have time to dwell on it. Suddenly, a shadow flew over my head and towards N, hitting him head on. The impact sent the 'shadow' and N tumbling onto the forest floor.

The 'shadow' was Samurott.

"Sammy, don't!" I yelled, breaking free of Drayden's grip.

"WHO ARE YOU!" Samurott roared, using Razor Shell against 'N'. "ZOROARK?"

What?

Slowly, the illusion started to break and fade, the spiderwebs of cracks forming and spreading quickly.

"Oh dear lord..." I heard someone whisper in awe.

Soon enough, Zoroark was in front of us, N's cube necklace hanging around its neck. He was, indeed, N's Zoroark. The very same that I battled.

"What the hell is N's Zoroark doing here?" Elesa asked, befuddled.

"Oh, easy. It's not his Zoroark." A female voice interrupted softly. I turned, surprised, to face the second figure that'd walked out of the trees with Zoroark.

She looked to be young, around 12 or 13. Her long, dark purple tresses reached her waist, pin-straight. Purple glasses were pushed up the bridge of her nose, and red, rose-shaped earrings graced her ears whilst black bracelets adorned her wrists. Atop of her head was a black beret, and she wore a longish, purple top covered in striped and belted with a belt buckle. Finally, her black leggings were followed by heeled, purple sandals.

"Who...are you?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. Really, I wasn't in a mood for shit. Much less N-related shit.

"Theresa." The girl responded, her voice quiet. "I..."

"Your name doesn't really tell us who you are." I growled impatiently.

"Touko," Drayden began gently. "Give her a chance."

I sighed, crossing my arms across my chest and pinching the bridge of my nose. "You have 5 minutes. Explain what the hell you're doing with N's Zoroark, and why you are here."

Theresa let out a bitter laugh, cracked and brittle. "Oh, believe me. 5 minutes will not be enough."

And so we walked back to the villa.

"Alright, start spitting." I announced, leaning against the wall as Drayden handed the girl a cup of steaming hot tea.

"I..." she sighed, running a hand through her hair; she'd taken her beret off. "Well, for you to understand, I must start off with one of the most shocking things. However, believe me; it's not the most shocking." She gave us a dry smirk, but I could see the tiredness in her eyes. I motioned for her to continue.

"I'm N's sister."

A/N: I had to end it there! I'M SORRY! *dodges incoming ammunition* Okay, okay. JUST REVIEW, AND I SHALL UPDATE FASTER. Seriously, I have the other chapter done already. :) SO REVIEW.