A black cocoon with white diamond – like patterns sat on top of a machine shaped like a cylinder. Five, long power generators with red cuffs were attached to it, sapping energy from the cocoon. Beneath it, vine- like lanes protruded in every direction on the ground. The power produced from the machine seemed to cast a dim, fluorescent light upon the chamber. A small, round blue button adorned below the Flare symbol. This room had a very unearthly feeling.
Rrrrrh! A buzz- like sound erupted from the machine. Serena stepped back, fear making its way to her senses. White mist (where did that even come from?) begun to surround her – not just her, all around the chamber. A yellow light constantly flashed, lighting the chamber further with every flash.
The cocoon shifted in place… once… twice…three times. Bright blue energy shone in the middle of the cocoon. The energy grew brighter and faster with each passing second. Thin strips of the same color flew around. Eventually, the cocoon's shifting turned to violent shuddering. The light exploded, combining into a mass of white that soon ripped apart as the avian inside emerged.
A dark, high pitched roar erupted from its throat. Serena tried her best to not tremble.
The Pokemon's body dark body was adorned with grayish patterns along the underside. His wings and tails had three points extending along the edges, close to where they meet the body. Five large claws settled on each appendage, three of which curved inwards. The avian's underside was bright red, with branching, black markings. Similar markings were present on his head and neck. He had a pointed, beak-like snout. Black horns extend from above his eyes, with a sharply curved portion pointing forward and thinner prongs facing the rear. A feathery, gray ruff encircled his neck and billowed out over his back. He had small, birdlike legs with powerful talons. Like the rest of the underside, the legs were red with black adornments, and the talons were gray. Each foot had two toes facing forward and one pointing backwards.
The avian crouched low, tucked in his wings, and struck the power – zapping tubes with his powerful claws, causing all five to instantly snap in half. Expansive curved claws didn't lift the creature; they gripped the sky and pulled the world down. When Yveltal jumped up, expanding his wings, Serena saw it resembled the English letter Y. She took another step back as Yveltal landed with a heavy thud.
Another cry.
Expanding its wings once more, Yveltal's bright red underside had taken on a pink hue, glowing brighter until it reached white. The Destruction Pokemon… It must've been horrible in that cocoon… He was most likely gathering its energy.
The glow had died down after a while, but fragments of it pulsed with a faint red light. Yveltal lowered its head, staring her down. The girl could only stare up in bewilderment, but she trembled beneath the Pokemon as well.
There is no need to fear me.
A pang of realization hit Serena. The same voice spoke to her back in her chamber. Yveltal… had told her not to give up… He helped her find and remember her resolve.
Human, what is your name?
Serena swallowed. "S – Serena." She looked into the creature's crystal blue eyes. They captivated her, glowing, casting off stardust as a diamond casted fire and they smoldered like embers of a fire in a desert night.
It wasn't until long when the thunderous clicking of dress shoes reached her ears.
"Up there!" Officer Jenny jerked her chin towards the direction of Team Flare's hideout.
"Alright! We're almost there!" Clemont said. Ash nodded in agreement. The three were nearing Geosenge Town, the three pillars in the middle ensuring them. Noivern, Pikachu, Eevee, Pumpkaboo, and Hawlucha were most likely already at Team Flare's hideout, seeing that they weren't in sight.
"Please be okay, Serena..."
Serena whipped around, crying out. She hunched over, shutting her eyes as the flesh of her back split. Yveltal looked down at the girl, wondering what caused her pain. What he saw, even the living embodiment of destruction wished he hadn't. Raw, red gashes arbitrarily scattered across her back. Strips of flesh torn. Trickles of crimson blood. A low growl rumbled in his chest.
The corners of Lysandre's lips pulled down when he looked up at Yveltal. Bryony, next to him, not so much. She looked away, not feeling guilty, but not feeling particularly great either.
"This," He begun, "is the mighty Yveltal?! I expected more from a Pokemon called a legend! You desire help from people? YOU need help from a human? Especially one that's weak, bloodied –" Yveltal cut him off with a furious roar, startling all three.
"Please… just stop…" Serena pleaded, voice barely above a whisper. "It doesn't have to be this way… Sure, there's evil in Kalos…" Lysandre's face contorted in fury.
"You think you understand our struggle – "
"But I can't agree with this!" Serena continued. "Most people are good! They don't deserve to die! We're just trying to make this world a better place. And it's a slow process. Sure, there's setbacks. There's always problems, but that's no excuse to just end it all!" Her tone softened. "Can't… Can't we just work together to make a better world?"
"If that were possible, all wars would have ended long ago! I can only see one future! One where selfish, foolish humans think about nothing other than themselves and steal more and more from one another… It's a tragic future!"
He went silent, drawing a Pokeball. He pressed the button softly, and a white and long bodied Pokemon appeared.
"Mienshao, the girl." Lysandre orders and Serena felt her chest tighten. She stepped back, fumbling for a Pokeball, but remembered she didn't have any with her.
Yveltal, after listening to Serena's arguments, knew he had to protect her. This girl… beaten, injured, but she would not give in. The Mienshao jumped at Serena, its knee glowing. A Hi Jump Kick attack. However, the Pokemon was stopped in midair as blue light surrounded it, knocking it far from her back into a steel wall.
"Yveltal…?" Serena turned to him in surprise, but grateful.
Serena, step aside. She obeyed, knowing she couldn't do much in this battle in her injured state. She limped to the side of the side of the chamber.
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A/N: I'm sorry for how long this chapter took to come out. I'm currently working on another piece, which will involve the new Legendary Lunala. The story is set to release in the same time as the games come out ;)