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The one called N!
With the events of Gorigan behind them, the group was relaxing at a Pitstop not to far from Pyrite. "I'm glad that nightmare is over." Rosa sighed.
"Things are only just beginning." Michael said as he glanced Eevee, Pikachu and Rio playing out of the corner of his eye. They were playing a game of tag. Tai was eating happily watching them.
Ash was watching as well. They were running around the room and then rushing out Tai jumped up and followed them. "Rio!" he cried out following them. However he quickly found he lost sight of them.
With the three Pokemon they looked around and found they had gone out of sight of their trainers. Getting worried Rio started calling out to Tai. Pikachu and Eevee tried to retrace their steps however they suddenly ran into a tall teenager. It was a male, with long bright green hair and a baseball cap. He was a white shirt with a black undershirt. A bunch of gold square bracelets on one hand and a black and white wrist band on the other. Hanging from his belt loops was a chain attached to a gold rubix cube. And a strange black orb with a blue rim around it hanging from his neck.
The three Pokemon looked up at him. Pikachu having a bit more courage moved forward cautiously. However the boy merely knelt down and petted him, "Chaaaa!"
"Rioooo!" Tai called as he rushed out. The Pokemon suddenly saw Tai and rushed to him. Rio running ahead to jump into his arms; "There you are!" he laughed as he and Rio hugged.
Tai suddenly saw N looking at him smiling. "Uhhh can I help you?" he asked nervous.
"Oh I was staring. I apologize." The boy shyly replied.
"Uhh it's okay." Tai replied.
"Tai hey!" shouted Ash's voice. Pikachu perked up instantly and rushed to Ash.
"Pikapi!" he shouted running happily to Ash and jumping onto his shoulder. Ash chuckled as he climbed up he even moved his arm to let Pikachu perch on it.
"N?!" Rosa called out.
"Rosa!?" The boy who was clearly N was surprised.
"You know him?" Tai asked.
"Yeah, it's a long story," Rosa replied.
As the group gathered at a Table N and Rosa began to tell how they met.
"All Pokemon are my friends." N replied.
"They are that's cool!" Tai stated.
"Yeah, what kinds of Pokemon do you know?" Ash asked.
"I've met many Pokemon during my travels." N replied.
"N wants to figure out the true relationship between people and Pokemon." Rosa explained.
"The true relationship?" Tai asked.
"A while back there was this group known as Team Plasma. They wanted to quote on quote liberate Pokemon from Humans." Rosa replied.
"They said that Human's oppressed Pokemon and that they couldn't reach their full potential until they were free from Humans. But it was all lies." N replied. "Ghetsis raised me from a young boy blinding me from the truth of the world."
"Right like Concordia and Athena said." Rosa replied thinking back to that time.
"How were they stopped?" Michael asked.
"My Sister, Cilan and a friend names Iris." Rosa replied.
"Your sister?" Ash asked.
"Hilda, she was the one that stopped Me and helped him realize the truth." N replied. "She was chosen by the legendary Pokemon Reshiram."
"Reshiram?" Max asked.
"I've heard of it!" Michael stated. "It's known as the vast white Pokemon. Legend has it that it wants to help those that seek to build a world of truth. It's also rivals the legendary Zekrom."
"Right, seek ye the courage of the truth. And find your power embroiled by the flames of Reshiram." N replied. "That's known as the Vast Proverb."
"Right and Zekrom's is the Deep Proverb." Michael replied.
"Yes, seek ye hope beyond despair. Keep sight of the ideal you hold dear and find your power surge from the lightning of Zekrom." N recited.
"They kind of sound like instructions." Tai replied.
"In a way they are," N replied. "They're how the hero calls out to them."
"So back to Team Plasma. Why, did they need you specifically and not just any child?" Michael asked.
"It's because I can hear the inner voices of Pokemon." N replied.
"Inner voices?" Max asked.
"Basically he can hear what the Pokemon are actually saying in human." Rosa replied.
"In human….." Tai muttered imagining N crossed with Meowth. "That's kind of like-" Rosa immediately kicked him. "What was that for?!" he shouted.
"Is something wrong with what he was going to say?" N asked.
"You see, there are these thieves called Team Rocket and they have a talking Meowth with them. Tai was obviously going to make a comparison." Michael replied.
"Oh I see." N replied, as Rosa glared at Michael who sweat-dropped.
"If you didn't want to hurt my feelings then don't worry. I haven't exactly been the nicest person in the past." N replied.
"N I forgave you like a thousand times!" Rosa stated.
"It's alright." N replied standing up to leave but before he did he turned back to Ash. "I'm very impressed by you and Pikachu. I've never seen such a deep and close bond between trainer and Pokemon."
"Oh thank you!" Ash replied smiling as Pikachu nuzzled him. N left Tai feeling bad left after him as the other boys turned to Rosa.
"What does he feel so bad about?" Michael asked.
"Remember what he said about Ghetsis blinding him to the truth?" Rosa asked. "Well the way his sisters described it Ghetsis only allowed N contact with Pokémon that had been mistreated and manipulated by humans. So when he grew up he resented other people, especially trainers. And he hated contests. He felt like they were demeaning and judgmental towards Pokémon. So he was a lot more passive aggressive towards me than he was say my Sister or Iris and Cilan." Rosa explained.
"That's horrible." Ash muttered.
"Yeah, he's apologized and felt so bad for it. I've forgiven him, but I don't think he's forgiven himself." Rosa replied. "Anyway, at the Vertress City conference where the Unova league was held that year, N won it using Reshiram and Power Pokemon he had gathered together for it. But when it came time for him to fight the Elite Four He had Team Plasma destroy their castle with their own and usurped the title from Alder. He was going to use Zekrom and this Team to take the Champion title from every champion in the world once he was done use that power to force Humans and Pokemon apart." Rosa explained.
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Tai and Rio were watching N who was sitting looking at the sky with a shameful look on his face. He thought back to that day.
"When I have all of the Champion titles, I will declare that all trainers release their Pokemon and that humans cease all contact with Pokemon and they too will cease contact with Human." N declared.
"N don't do this!" Hilda shouted.
"You of all people must know why Hilda." N replied. "You still haven't awakened Reshiram…"
"I…no…." Hilda muttered staring at the ground.
"It's a shame I kind of liked you a little." N replied. "But clearly, you're not the Hero. How can you stand up for this truth you keep telling me of if you don't?"
Hilda sighed. "Maybe I don't have Reshiram's help, but I'll still fight." Hilda declared.
"N?"
"Mm?" N asked looking around seeing Rosa standing next to him.
"Are you alright?" Rosa asked.
"Yes, I'm alright." N replied.
"She's looking for you, you know." Rosa said.
"Uh?" N asked looking shocked at her. Rosa nodded, "but why?"
"She believes in you." Rosa replied simply.
"After everything?" N asked, "but I…."
"She knows you're good, you need to believe you're good too." Rosa replied.
N nodded but he didn't seem so sure.
"Hey N why did you come to the Orre region?" Rosa asked.
"The voices of the Pokemon, here, they're in pain and I can hear them screaming for help. But, then they go silent." N replied sadly.
Rosa gasped having an idea. "Shadow Pokemon!" she declared.
"Shadow Pokemon?" N asked.
"They're Pokemon that have had the door to their hearts shut tightly. Right now we're trying to help them."
"How?" N asked.
"If we can unlock their hearts, we can turn them back to normal," Rosa replied.
"Do you have a way?" N asked.
"Yes we do." Rosa replied as she went on to explain the boys catching wind of their conversation.
"Umm Rosa…" Tai stated pointing out the red color in N's face.
"N listen-" Michael began only to for N to storm off.
"N!" they all shouted.
"We've gotta go after him!" Tai stated running after him before Ash could stop him.
"I didn't want this too happen. I was just trying to explain what was going on. What if he goes back to not trusting other people again, all that work my sister did to get through to him-"
"I'm sure N knows that it's not everyone wanting to do this. we need to go after them though." Michael assured.
Rosa looked up and nodded.
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"N!" Tai called.
"RAauuuuuu!" Rio called.
"Leave me alone…" N sighed.
"But-" Tai began.
"I'm not in the mood!" N shouted. "I want to believe in people but how can I when I hear stuff like this?! It feels like people are always exploiting and abusing Pokemon. But I want to believe there are people like Hilda, who are kind and care about Pokemon. People who tell you the truth even if it's not what you want to hear…"
"Ash is like that." Said Tai.
"What?" N asked turning back to him seeing him holding Rio in his arms.
"I said Ash is like that. He's really nice, brave and kind and he really cares about Pikachu and his other Pokemon. It's not everyone doing this. Even in the Orre region. We're trying to stop it. Do what we can to help. If we stop Cipher we can make it so all the Shadow Pokemon are better! That's why we're here even Rosa's helping out."
"I see…" N replied.
"How come you don't like her?" Tai asked.
"It's complicated." N replied.
"Try me." Tai replied stubborn to get the answer.
"I'm sure she told you, why I didn't like her to begin with." N replied.
"Oh right, Contests." Tai replied.
"I feel terrible about how I treated her. I asked Team Plasma to steal her Dewott back when it was Oshawott, it was returned to her, but….after all the things I've done to her. I don't have the courage to face her." N sighed.
"You've gotta try though right. Just say you're sorry." Tai argued.
"Sometimes sorry isn't enough…." N sighed. Tai sighed hanging his head while Rio let out a whimper they stared at his back with his head hanging till it suddenly snapped up. "Someone needs help!"
"N!" Tai shouted rushing after him Rio jumping out of his arms to follow. Eventually N stopped at a craggy rock, and got down on his knees, prompting Tai to do the same.
"What's going on?" Tai whispered. N was however focused on what was ahead. Tai looked and saw a couple of Cipher grunts with a small truck. In it were a few cages. Among them were a small black and red fox like Pokemon. With large sneaky but sad blue eyes, in the other larger cage was a large bird Pokemon with a red body and bluish grey underbelly. It had three feathers and a couple at the side of it's head fashioned like a headdress with a small mane behind it a large sharp beak and talons and a blue red and yellow tail.
"They're Pokemon!" Tai muttered hand going to his Pokedex.
"No, we have to be quiet!" N hissed.
Tai quickily nodded and watched as the Cipher grunts tied the cages down to the truck.
"You finally ready Yotto.?" asked the one grunt named Kelsey.
"Yeah, let's get these back to headquarters and get them turned into Shadow Pokemon." He replied.
The boys gasped before Tai could do anything N had jumped down and started running towards them. "Stop!" he shouted.
"N, wait!" Tai shouted following him down but stopped he groaned and looked between the area wondering what to do he looked down on N.
"Release those Pokemon at once!" N shouted.
"And if we refuse?" Yotto sneered, N growled. He no longer had the Pokemon he used in the Alola league with him. He had released them in shame, for being deceived.
Kelsley burst out laughing. "You're not a trainer are you?!" N took a step back unsure of what to do. "What do you think should we tie him up and take him with us?"
"Nah it's less trouble just to off the twerp." Kelsley stated, making Tai gasp.
"Alright go Seviper!" shouted Yotto.
"Go, Liepard!" shouted Kelsley. The Pokeballs burst open to reveal a fierce looking pair of Pokemon. With a shadowy aura that N couldn't see but Tai could.
"Use Shadow Rush!" shouted Yotto.
"Use Shadow Blitz!" shouted Kelsley. With a snarl the two lunged at him knocking N into the wall. Tai gasped as N tried to get up. However Liepard pinned him down.
"Oh no!" Tai shouted, "Rio use quick attack!" Rio nodded and rushed forward knocking Liepard, away from N.
"Tai!" N called as Tai slid down the hill.
"Leave him alone!" Tai shouted. "Rio use Aura Sphere!"
"Rrrrr RAH!" he shouted charging up the move and trying to launch it. However it flew away past Tai's head. He grinned nervously. And felt even more nervous Ash wasn't here neither were any of the others he was alone. He felt panic grip him as he tried to stay cool.
"Seviper use Shadow hold!" Kelsley shouted.
"Dodge it!" Tai shouted. Rio barked and jumped away and on Tai's command landed a Sky Uppercut. However he was sent careening into the ground by Seviper's Shadow Blitz.
"Rio!" Tai shouted in fear.
"Go Blaze!" Tai shouted throwing a Pokeball releasing his Charmander.
"Use Flamethrower!" Tai shouted.
"CHARRRRR!" he shouted unleashing the burst of Flames that hit Seviper knocking him back. He smoked as he glared.
"Liepard use Shadow Wave!" Yotto shouted.
"LIIIIEERRAAA!" he shouted unleashing a burst of Shadowy wave that hit the two knocking them away.
Blaze and Rio were knocked at Tai's feet. They groaned struggling to get up. Tai growled feeling weak. "What can I do?" He looked back to see N. He was the only here, the only one who could protect N and save those Pokemon.
"Blaze Flamethrower!" Tai shouted feeling nervous trying to keep up his courage. Blaze unleashed a powerful burst of flames that hit both of the opponents. "I have to fight, I'm the only one! Rio Sky uppercut!" Tai shouted.
"RAHHH!" he shouted slamming his fist into Liepard's jaw knocking it back. Then Tai ordered Metal claw on Seviper knocking them back. But the two were getting tired. Tai could feel himself getting tired.
"Looks like you're out of steam kid. Let's finish this!" Kelsley stated.
"Use shadow wave, both of you!" the two peons shouted.
The two reared back with a vicious growl and unleashed a burst of shadowy aura. It rushed towards the two however a powerful bolt of electricity surged forward and blocked the attack. Pikachu suddenly jumped between them followed by Infernape.
"You found us! Those pokemon need help! They're being taken to be converted into Shadow Pokemon. And the Pokemon they're using are Shadow Pokemon!" Tai shouted.
"Little brat!" Yotto snarled.
"Infernape use Mach Punch, Pikachu Iron tail!" Ash shouted.
The two jumped with a cry. "Chuuuuuuu PIKA!" he shouted swinging his tail into Seviper and knocking it back.
Liepard tried to bite down on Infernape's fist however the power from the attack was too much. Hit in the jaw once again he was sent flying back towards his trainer and hit the ground.
"N!" Rosa shouted as she helped him sit up.
"Are you okay?" Tai asked rushing over with Blaze and Rio.
"I'm fine," N replied. His eyes focused on the battle in front of him. The feeling he was getting was familiar. "Hilda…..no, but almost just like it!"
"Shadow wave!" shouted the two.
"Spin and use Flamethrower and Thunderbolt!" Ash shouted.
"INFERNNAPPPE/CHUUUUUU!" they shouted spinning back to back creating an electrified tornado of fire that surged out hitting the two Shadow Pokemon.
Tai sighed in relief, but watched wishing he had been able to fight harder. He felt his fist grip. "Ash I promise I'll get stronger….I'll be able to fight on my own."
"Break through it with Shadow Rush Liepard!" The Man shouted.
"ERIRIIIEEEEAAAA!" Liepard shouted the aura surging around it.
"Ash its hyper mode!" Michael warned as Liepard's powered up Shadow Rush broke through the shield and hit both Pokemon knocking them back towards Ash.
"Don't give up you guys!" Ash shouted. The two responded to his voice and got back up.
"His Pokemon, they can feel their support….they're counting on Ash just as much as he's counting on them." N muttered.
"Their inner voices right?" Max asked.
"Right," N replied as the battle continued. "It seems Ash was the first one that Pikachu ever opened up too and that lead to more friendships and bonds. And Infernape has had a long complicated life. Yet Ash has touched him in a way that allowed him to draw potential beyond his own imagination."
"Use Flare Blitz!" Ash shouted.
"INFERNNNAPE!" he shouted rushing forward and bashing into Seviper knocking him away from Pikachu who leapt from Infernape's back and jumped above Liepard's back and let out a powerful Thunderbolt that forced Liepard to stagger.
"You've got them on the ropes Ash!" Michael cheered.
"Right time to finish this Pikachu use Volt tackle and Infernape use Flare Blitz!" Ash shouted.
The two roared rushing forward with the attacks hitting both and sending them flying into the nearby rock where they laid unmoving in small craters. "Snag ball go!" both Michael and Ash shouted before the Peon's could stop them. Within minutes the two were captured and the balls were sent to the HQ lab.
"We still have the Pokemon lets get out of here!" Yotto shouted.
"No you don't Blaze metal claw on the truck!" Tai shouted.
"CHAR!" he shouted rushing forward slashing a few cables and tubes causing the car to fall to the ground useless for escaping. All the Peons could do was escape themselves. The group rushed up to the cages and found the pokemon. They looked fearfully at the new humans.
"Stay…stay away from us!" said a voice coming from the Zorua who was growling.
"Telepathy!" Ash stated.
"Whoa, cool…" Tai muttered. "Let's get them out!"
"Wait….we need to be gentle they're hurt and we need to get them to trust us." N said as he jumped up into the car. "It's alright we're here to help."
"How do we know you're not lying…" The Zorua asked. N merely opened the cage for both of them stepped back and smiled opening his arms. She crawled out and went over to him and looked up and his response was to lightly pet her. This enabled the Braviary to come out as well.
"He did it!" Ash breathed in amazement.
"N is amazing. Its like the Pokemon can get right away that he can be trusted." Tai added. Rosa nodded in agreement at the special power he had.
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As the two were getting healed Ash was watching Tai training as hard as he could everyone looked tired. "You know there is such a thing as over training." Ash warned.
"I know, but I want to get stronger. And you saying I'll get there and reminding me that I'm just starting out doesn't make it any less frustrating!" Tai whined.
"I know, but you are getting stronger." Ash replied.
"I want to get as strong as you now." Tai replied.
"But that took years." Ash pointed out. "But if you'd like you can train with me starting tomorrow."
"That'll help right?" Tai asked.
"Promise, after all it is me." Ash joked.
"Riiiigghhtt," Tai playfully replied. That was when they heard the tone for healed Pokemon and rushed inside Tai recalling all his Pokemon and following Ash inside.
When they got there they found Zorua on N's shoulder as they were talking to Braviary. The rest of the group were watching from a far. "What are they talking about?"
"N asked them if they wanted to go with him. Zorua said yes in a heartbeat." Rosa replied.
"Seems she's taken a liking to him," Michael pointed out.
"Vuii!" she agreed happily.
"Braviary said no and I think they're talking about its flock." Max finished.
"It kind of looks that way…." Tai muttered. "N's lucky he has a power but it's not destructive like mine…"
Suddenly Braviary let out a caw they rushed over. "What is it?"
"They're here and they're calling for him." N replied as he led Braviary outside. The kids followed and found a large flock of Braviary that had caught the attention of other people who watched as Braviary flew up cawing to them. They watched happily as Braviary reunited with his flock. In gratitude they were following flying around above N who was standing outside the Coliseum. They flew away cawing gratefully. N watched in awe and happiness.
"N…" said Rosa's voice he looked over and she smiled. "I forgive you, so forgive yourself okay?" she asked.
N teared up a little and nodded. As the boys came out, once N wiped his eyes he smiled. "I'll do what I can, once we've saved the Shadow Pokemon. I want to be a Pokemon trainer. I saw that there was a special connection and energy between Ash and his Pokemon, something that couldn't be seen outside of battle.
"Trainers understand each other better in battle. While there are times we have to fight. But Humans and Pokemon work together as a team." Ash replied.
N nodded, "right I found the lead I need to change the world for the better for humans and Pokemon! Thank you Ash."
"If you're looking to help us you should check out Duking and tell him we sent you I'm sure you guys could work together." Michael suggested.
"Alright!" N said a little excitedly as they went to introduce him to Duking.
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