Chapter 10: Now Museum...
At Luxuria Town, Jasmine had finally won her first Ribbon after she had defeated her rival but new group member, Logan H. . Then, they walked for three days until they arrived at Nacrene City. Before they arrived there, Logan W. got a Larvitar, Lindy caught an Accelgor, Delia caught a Helioptile, Garrett caught a Zorua, Jasmine got a Frillish and Logan H. caught a Milotic. They were all happy about their new Pokémon and now, the Pokémon Trainers seemed ready to challenge the Gym leader.
"Guys, this city is so colorful and vivid!" Lindy shouted.
"Look at all these paintings on the walls and these painters in the park!" Jasmine exclaimed. "Do you think there are also fashionable stuff?!"
These two girls were so excited by this city but the boys facepalmed themselves.
"Can we earn our badges and get out of this city before they want to stay here forever?" Logan asked.
"That would be cool but I want to visit this place right now." Delia said and she pointed out at a museum.
"Well, why not?" Logan H. replied.
The group went to the main museum of the city and were impressed by the collection. There were fossils of ancient Pokémons and certainly an archaeologist.
"Impressive, right?" The man said.
"There are just rocks." Logan W. answered. Her sister hit him at his ribs with her elbow.
"He's too dumb, sir." Lindy noticed and her friends chuckled. "We are here to challenge the Gym Leader but we come here first."
"I'm Cedric Juniper." Mr. Juniper introduced himself. "So, this collection is precious. Be careful with those."
"All right!" The group said in unison.
Then, they made their way to the sculpture section. They admired two majestic dragons and behind them, the card of old Unova.
"Are you enjoying your journey?" Am old lady suddenly asked.
The group screamed by surprise.
"What are you doing here?" Garrett said frightened.
"I'm here to see what's going on between you." Amanda said. "Now, you finally found your sixth member. So, no problems with him?"
Jasmine and Logan H. looked at each other and rolled their eyes.
"Almost." Lindy answered and smiled a little. "Just tiny tensions but it will be fine." Then she whispered: "I hope."
"Do you know who these two Pokémons in statue are?" Amanda said.
Everybody shook their head.
"These are Zekrom and Reshiram." Amanda explained. "In the origins, there was once a single powerful Dragon Pokémon used by twin heroes in order to create the Unova region. But the brothers each sought something different in life—truth for the older brother and ideals for the younger—and they began to argue, then fight, over whose side was right. The single dragon, in response, split into two Pokémon: Reshiram, who sided with the older twin, and Zekrom, who sided with the younger twin."
"The two dragons were equally matched as they battled and neither conquered the other." She added. "As a result, the brothers set aside their differences and equally declared that there was no right side, either. But the sons of the heroes resumed the fight, and Reshiram and Zekrom destroyed the region with their fire and lightning powers. They subsequently disappeared afterward."
The group was amazed by what Amanda just told to them.
"Had anyone ever seen one of these dragons since?" Lindy said.
"They said some people just perceived either Zekrom or either Reshiram. But never together. It looks like they are wandering probably around Unova with no goal but they are hallucinating."
The Watsons twins were looking at each other, both thinking about the legend as if they lived it.
"Is there any link between this legend and our aim?" Lindy asked.
"Well, they say that some people want to reunite them and control Unova but the odds are very low." Amanda explained.
Then, Cedric arrived at the sculpture section and held a box in his hands.
"Mom, I finally found the stones we kept for the chosen ones!" He exclaimed.
"Wait, you're the father of Professor Juniper from Nuvema Town?" Garrett asked in disbelief.
"I am." Cedric Juniper said. Then, he looked at his mother. "These are the chosen ones?"
"They are. Give me the stones now." She urged to her son. Then, she looked at Lindy and her brother. "My son discovered these stones during an archaeological expedition close to the Dragonspiral Tower. Based on this legend, I believe that only twins can reactivate Zekrom and Reshiram when it will be necessary. Be careful with it!"
She gave the Dark Stone to Logan W. and the Light Stone to Lindy.
"The Dark Stone represents Zekrom, symbol of the ideals while the Light Stone represents Reshiram, symbol of the truth." She kept explaining. "Their powers are tremendous. However, there is a third dragon but no one can control it unless if they have a good technology to do."
"Are you talking about Team Plasma?" Logan H. asked.
"It could be them or if could be someone else."
Suddenly, they heard a helicopter who was landing in the city. The group, along with Amanda and her son, were running to this helicopter. Several inhabitants did the same. After the helicopter completely landed, they saw a tall man with a long black coat and a grey cane where at the summit of it, they could see the symbol of Team Plasma.
"What are you looking for, Team Plasma?"
"My name is Ghetsis." Ghetsis answered. "I am here representing Team Plasma as one of the Seven Sages. Today, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to talk to you about Pokémon liberation. I'm sure most of you believe that we humans and Pokémon are partners that have come to live together because we want and need each other."
"However... Is that really the truth? Have you ever considered that perhaps we humans... only assume that this is the truth?" He asked rhetorically to the crowd. "Pokémon are subject to the selfish commands of Trainers... They get pushed around when they are our 'partners' at work... Can anyone say with confidence that there is no truth in what I'm saying? Now, ladies and gentlemen, Pokémon are different from humans. They are living beings that contain unknown potential. They are living beings from whom we humans have much to learn."
He kept saying his speech. "Tell me, what is our responsibility toward these wonderful beings called Pokémon? That's right! We must liberate the Pokémon! Then, and only then, will humans and Pokémon truly be equals. Everyone, I end my words here today by imploring you to consider the relationship between people and Pokémon... and the correct way to proceed. We sincerely appreciate your attention."
"Wait!" Logan H. shouted. "What about your grunts my friends and I fought?"
"They are those who apply my philosophy, by will or by force. They are doing great and after we are done, they will liberate their Pokémons of course."
"Father!" A green-haired boy came from the helicopter. "Let me talk to them."
"As you will, my king."
The boy got out of the helicopter and came closer to the group.
"My name is Natural Harmonia Gropius but you can call me N, the leader of Team Plasma." N said. "I believe that Pokémons can't be happy if they are confined in Pokéballs. That's why I fight for this cause. To be sure about what I'm saying, can you show me at least one of your Pokémons? I can talk to them by telepathy."
The group hesitated but accepted. Lindy picked Riolu, his brother picked Bagon, Delia took Skiddo, Garrett picked Totodile, Jasmine took Lillipup and Logan H. took Roselia. N looked at them and talked to them by telepathy. He was surprised by what they said.
"How do you find them?" Jasmine asked.
"I don't know." N answered. "They don't seem bothered for now. But I still believe in my theories. I hope you can understand me one day; Pokémons are my friends. We will see one day."
Right after, the helicopter left Nacrene City and flew away. The crowd was still doubtful about what the Sage said before on his speech, and so was the group.
"So, I was told some Pokémon trainers are looking for the Gym Leader." A tall black woman said.
Lindy: Riolu (m) / Starly (m) / Froakie (m) / Accelgor (f)
Logan: Bagon (m) / Grotle (m) / Elekid (m) / Magby (m) / Larvitar (m)
Delia: Skiddo (f) / Rufflet (m) / Eevee (f) / Helioptile (m)
Garrett: Totodile (m) / Tropius (m) / Espurr (f) / Zorua (f)
Jasmine: Lillipup (m) / Togetic (f) / Mawile (f) / Frillish (m)
Logan H.: Roselia (f) / Dratini (m) / Vivillon (f) / Milotic (f)