Darkness. Despair. Hopelessness. I don't think I ever felt such a strange, but yet, compatible combination of feelings in my heart. I sat on the ground, facing the edge of the cliff on top of this mountain. Staring at my hands, I thought about how quickly it took to simply end one's life. All Gengar had to do was hit me with "curse", and my fate was set. I'm glad his body faded out of existence from using curse. (Literally, his body became surrounded with a light aura, and he began to fade out.) So now I don't need to worry about him ever coming back. But... I'm not going to be coming back either...
I could feel my body begin to weaken from the curse. My life being sucked from a supernatural force... It's scary when you think about it. In just a few moments, I'll be gone... I didn't think it could take just one thing to make someone go from being happy, to being in one of the worst situations imaginable. Of course, I wasn't feeling very happy when I got the curse, but you get my point.
Eevee and I were staring out at the horizon, sitting on the soft grass. Still no sun... not even a speck of light. It pained me to not see the warm feeling of light, and the sense of hope that accompanied it. But, it's okay. You know why? Because Eevee is here. Just the fact that she stayed here with me as I was slipping away from life, made me feel happy. Eevee is my sunshine. However, the thought of being gone within a few moments brought a lot of depression, which greatly outweighed my happiness.
I had explained to Eevee everything that happened: How I met Zekrom, the story with my father, how the sword worked, and how I made that last attack on Gengar. However, she doubted that I could communicate with Zekrom.
"There's no way that's possible!"
"I don't blame you for not believing me. Here, let me try something..."
I took out my sword and held it up. This still probably wouldn't work, but it's better than doing nothing. I tried contacting Zekrom.
"Hey, Kekrom. Are you there?" I forgot that my responses were limited, unless I had gone into my sub-conscious to talk to him. However, I still waited for an answer. Just when I was about to put the sword down, I felt a presence enter my head. Zekrom's voice rung in my mind.
"Snivy, are you there?"
"Yes! Thank you for answering!"
"I thought I felt something trying to get my attention... Thankfully, I'm not in the middle of any tasks at the moment. I'm actually shocked you did get a hold of me, since there's still a cloudy sky."
I explained to him how Gengar wasn't completely dead, and he managed to curse me, at the cost of killing himself.
"Oh... I'm sorry to hear... It's a shame you've befallen a terrible fate..."
I was about to go silent and get lost in depression again at the thought of dying from the curse... But I remembered Eevee didn't believe I had the ability to talk with Zekrom.
"Sorry to change, but can others contact with this sword?" Despite the slight vagueness in my question, he seemed to understand.
"Hm... are they with you right now? Tell them to put their hand on the sword."
I told Eevee to put her paw on the handle, and to try speaking with her mind.
"Uh... O-okay..." She sounded a little scared. She might be afraid at the thought of having another voice talk in her head. Since my hands were wrapped around the whole handle on the sword, she had to place her paw on my hand. As silly and insignificant it is, I felt my face get warm again.
"Uh... H-hello?"
"Ah, are you the Eevee that Snivy told me about?"
Eevee paused for a moment. She seemed shocked, but at the same time, confused at Zekrom. She was probably finding it weird to hear Zekrom talk rather formally. I know I did when I met him.
"Y-yes... I am Eevee..." She paused, "Uh... are you really Zekrom?"
"Last I checked, I am the only Legend that is named, 'Zekrom'. Hehe..." He responded.
"Hm... Well, then prove it!" She probably didn't believe him because of that little joke he made. However, Zekrom laughed at her command.
"Hahaha! Well... have you ever heard another voice in your head that you could communicate with? I believe that should be sufficient enough for proof."
"Oh... yeah... I guess I didn't think of it that way... So, then you really are-" Eevee's voice got cut off. Everything she tried to say after came out blank.
"You can only give short responses." I told her. "We'd be able to communicate better if it was sunny outside."
"Oh..." Eevee sounded annoyed. She continued to chat with Zekrom.
"You control the lightning, correct?"
"It is one of my special abilities."
"Was the power that you gave Snivy an ability, too?"
"Ah, that was formed with some of the power from my signature move, 'Fusion Bolt'."
"Fusion Bolt?"
"Yes... It is an electric attack that only I can use. You should consider yourself lucky, Snivy. Many Pokémon dream of having that power... Of course, there are also many 'evil' Pokémon who would want it, as well..."
Wow, exclusive power from Zekrom... And I have a sword to call for that power. I wonder if I can use it again... Zekrom waited for a response from Eevee.
"Uh... Anything else, Eevee?" He asked. After a few more seconds, she spoke.
"What are your other special abilities?"
"Well... I can-"
"Can you cure Snivy's curse!?" Eevee cut him off. Wow... why didn't I think of asking him that? I guess I really shouldn't linger around in feelings of depression. It's becoming hard for me to think.
"Uh... well... I..." He sounded unsure. I began to worry.
"Can you!?" Eevee was pleading him for an answer. She really didn't want me to die. I guess she really does care about me... She was making me feel important.
Zekrom let out a sigh, "As the believer of ideals, it is... erm... ideal that I tell you the truth..." He paused, "I do, in fact, possess the ability to cure Snivy's curse."
"Really!? Then heal him!" Eevee yelled at him, not angrily, though. She was just probably irritated from the fact that Zekrom knew this, and didn't bother mentioning it.
"Listen, I would've definitely cured Snivy by now if I could... however, I am forbidden to do so."
"What!? Why!?" Eevee snapped. It seemed she was becoming desperate.
"I'd hate to say this, but... in the eye's of the Legend's, Snivy is an unimportant Pokémon. He does not possess any divine characteristics. Therefore, he is not worthy of receiving any form of healing power from me or any other Legendary Pokémon... I'm sorry Snivy..."
"It's fine. I understand." I finally said something in between their conversation. But beside that point... My only chance at being cured, and Zekrom isn't allowed to cure me. Great... I felt the depression coming back to me.
"There really is no other way!?" Eevee was begging Zekrom.
"I'm sorry, but as one of my duties as a Legendary Pokémon, I have to abide by the commands of Arceus. Arceus would not allow the fate of Snivy to be tampered with, now that it has become clearly set. I am unable to cure him... No matter how much I really want to..."
"You can't even make an exception for Snivy? He is the wielder of your divine sword."
"Unfortunately, I really can't..."
It became deathly silent between the three of us. There really was no hope...
I am going to die...
"I think it's okay for you to leave now, Zekrom." I told him.
"Yes... You're right... Snivy, remember that when you die, your sub-conscious will be transported into the sword. I'll make sure I'm there to greet you once you do die. And, as for you, Eevee... I do really wish that our first conversation could have been under better circumstances. I apologize for not ending things on a happier note..."
Eevee was silent. She was staring at the ground.
"I bid you two, farewell. Eevee... May your future shine bright."
And with that, I felt Zekrom's presence leave us.
I put the sword back into the sheathe on my back. Eevee looked out at the horizon. I lied down on the grass, and put my hands over my eyes. I felt my body get weaker again. I think my heartbeat is increasing, too. But I'm not entirely sure... This all happened because of Gengar. If Kyurem didn't- oh... wait... Kyurem. I know I'm dying, but I might as well ask her.
"Eevee..." She remained silent. I continued with my question, "Why is Kyurem attacking Paradise?"
Eevee let out a long, depressing sigh. I didn't push her though. I waited for an answer.
"Kyurem... He sits at the top of a place called Glacier Palace... There, he guards something called the "Bittercold". We still haven't confirmed anything yet, but from what we do know, eventually, the Bittercold will cover the entire planet. And all Pokémon will die from it... He's attacking us because we're trying to destroy the Bittercold."
"Why would he guard something as destructive as that?" Kyurem is a Legendary Pokémon. He's suppose to be helping us and keeping peace. Not letting the world get consumed by... well... death!
"Because he believes there is nothing he can do to stop the Bittercold. And being a Legendary, he also believes that no other Pokémon can stop it either. The fate of the whole world is on a path of destruction... and he's just sitting there doing nothing about it..." Eevee paused. So... the fate of the world is going down a dark path. I remember hearing many other Pokémon say, "Don't mess with fate"... But, I think we can call for an exception here.
"How long until it consumes the planet?" I asked.
"We don't know. We've only made it to Glacier Palace, once. It's not easy to travel to a floating piece of land in the sky."
"Wait... It's in the sky!?" How can there be any land, let alone a palace, in the sky?
"We haven't figured out what's keeping it up there, either. In fact, if you look over there..." Eevee pointed out to the left. I could barely make it out, but in the distance, I saw a little shadow. It seemed to take the form of a castle. But without getting closer, I couldn't tell myself. I'll have to take Eevee's word that it's a palace.
"Our friends, Espeon and Umbreon, went off to do more research on the palace. Of course, it takes a few days to get there... Hopefully, they'll have some good news to bring back..."
I stared out at the Palace. Kyurem is over there right now, along with the Bittercold, and he's doing nothing to stop it. I see why the other Legends are against him, now.
"Snivy..." Eevee began, "When I first saw you... the strength you possessed, the abilities you had, your sword... You looked like you were a very tough Pokémon. I wanted- no... needed you to join this team. I believed you had the potential to help us completely stop the Bittercold. And now that I know that your sword is divine, and you can use the power of the Legends, I definitely want you to help us. However..." She paused, "You've been cursed... In just a few hours- it could even be minutes now, you will be dead. The one last hope I thought I found... and Kyurem got rid of you by sending Gengar. I feel like, somehow, Kyurem knew. He might have told Gengar to get rid of Paradise, but probably sensed that Gengar might take you out along with Paradise..." I could see tears form in Eevee's eyes again. However, she gave a sarcastic laugh, "Haha... look at me... I didn't think this would ever happen. The reason I always acted so cheerful before, was because despite what I knew, I didn't want everyone else to fall in despair. And now look, I can't even keep myself happy..." She began to quietly cry...
Eevee... She didn't look at me as a friend... she saw me as hope. Which, coincidentally, is what I saw her as. She depended on me to help her save this planet. And now I can't. I felt really bad for Eevee... I felt even worse knowing that I'm dying from a curse, and she's going to die from the Bittercold. I'm not sure how it kills Pokémon, but it doesn't sound very pleasant. I felt my heartbeat grow faster. Eevee wanted me to not be just a friend, but a savior to all Pokémon. I began to feel warm again...
...
I wrapped my arms around Eevee. She gasped at my unexpected hug.
"Eevee... it's going to be okay." As pointless as that sounds, I still said it to her to try and make her feel calm. "Despite what's happening, I want you to know that I will always be supporting you. I've never met a Pokémon that was as kind and forgiving as you. Even when I faltered, you came to help me. You forgave me, and took care of me. When I, uh... attacked you from before, I thought you and the others were going to leave me to die out there in the forest. But, you brought me back to Paradise, and healed me. You made me see that things can change... that fate can be changed. And if our world really does end on destruction, then let's take the path where we at least try to stop it. We will stop the Bittercold... Eevee... I've never felt this much care for another Pokémon before. You gave me hope. You showed me light... You are my sunshine..." I paused for a moment. I couldn't really think of any other words of encouragement. But, I hope I at least made her happy. I heard her giggle, and she pushed me back, gently. She still had her paws on my shoulders, and she looked at my eyes.
"You know, Snivy... I did hear what you said to Gengar about me..." Oh crap, I didn't even think she was listening when I said that. I forgot she was even there. I was just explaining to him why I must kill him, because if I didn't, then I would look like a cold-blooded murderer... Anyway, Eevee was blushing, and I began to blush, too.
"Oh... uh... you heard all that?" Eevee pushed her face closer to mine. I felt my heartbeat increase.
"Hehe... I didn't know you felt that way, Snivy..." I saw her smile, and it made me smile, too. I guess I do feel a little close to Eevee... "Hey, Snivy?" She asked.
"Uh... Y-yeah?" She paused, and stared into my eyes, as I stared into hers...
"Thank you..." Eevee whispered. Then, rather quickly, she placed her lips on mine, and she kissed me... I wasn't prepared, but I felt a warm feeling from her kiss, and it gave me comfort. I kissed her back. We embraced each others warmth...
I do love Eevee. And I'm glad she loves me back...
After a few more seconds, Eevee pulled away from our kiss, smiling. I smiled back. We both wrapped our arms around each other.
"Eevee... I'm glad I got to become friends with you before I died..."
"And I'm glad you saved Paradise from Gengar... You know, he was originally here to kill me. So, that makes it twice now that you've saved me..." She gave me another quick kiss on my cheek. I felt myself blush again. We held each other close. We didn't want this moment to end. I closed my eyes. Eevee's warm fur brushed against me. I wish I could just hold Eevee forever... Unfortunately, I couldn't... I felt myself get weaker again from the curse. But this time it was more noticeable. I grunted at the pain.
"Oh no! Snivy, are you okay?" She worried over me.
"Ugh... I should be fine. As long as I can still walk..." I stood up, and took a few steps. I can walk... but I felt so exhausted, I fell to the ground. Eevee rushed over to me.
"You shouldn't move too much. Just try to rest..."
"Hehe... if only resting could make me recover my strength..." I tried to keep an upbeat mood... Of course, it's hard to stay positive when you're just a few minutes from death. I lied back down on the grass and placed my hands over my eyes again. "Oh, what's the point? I'm already dead..."
"Snivy..." Eevee was silent. She couldn't think of anyway to cheer me up. There's nothing anyone can really do to cheer up someone who's about to die...
I could sense Eevee beginning to cry again. But then I heard her gasp.
"Hey Snivy! Look!"
I sat up. She was pointing out towards the horizon. I didn't notice until now, but the clouds in the distance were parting away... I could...
I could see the sun!
It was a magnificent sunset. The red-orange rays of light spread across the land. The light reflected off the the crystal-clear water in the distance. I could feel the warmth of the radiant rays of light spread across my body. I could feel some strength return to me, too. (Y'know... Because I'm a grass-type... And the sun... Do I need to explain?) I slowly stood up, and held my arms out.
"What are you doing?" Eevee asked.
"I'm trying to take in as much of the sun's light as I can before I go..." The sun's warmth spread across my body, my face, and my tail. It felt so relaxing. I could feel my strength come back... but still... the curse was making me weaker. I felt it sap more of my life from me. I grunted at the pain again, and fell back on the ground. I don't think I can stand back up again, at this point.
"Oh, Snivy... I really wish there was something I could do..."
"I'm sorry I have to go... especially since I just met someone who I love..." Eevee blushed again. Suddenly, I saw her eyes widen.
"Oh, I almost forgot!" She stood, or rather, sat directly in front of me. I sat up, too. She closed her eyes, cleared her throat, and puffed out her chest, as if she were about to give a speech. "As leader of Team PokéHeroes, I hereby confirm you as a member of the team, for defeating me in a battle, and passing the entrance exam," then she whispered, "and for saving my life, too!" She gave me a wink. She handed her paw out to me. I smiled, and shook it. I'm now a member of the team... but for only a few minutes. I felt the curse suck out my life again. This time it was so strong I let out a sharp cry in pain.
"Ah!... Dammit!" I fell back on the ground again, breathing heavily... I guess my time's almost up... "Eevee... I think... I'm about to go..."
"No! Snivy... you can't..." But she knew I was leaving, too.
"Listen Eevee... when I'm gone... take my sword, and keep it somewhere safe. Hah... Let everyone know who I was... hah... And make sure the sword doesn't... fall into the wrong hands..."
I saw tears form in her eyes. But she gave me a stern look.
"I promise you will not be forgotten!"
"Hm... Thank you... I'm glad I got to meet... such a kind Pokémon... And, again..." I grabbed her paw, "I'm glad we became friends... I love you..."
"Snivy..." She leaned down and gave me another hug, and I hugged her back. Despite the comfort she gave me, I felt the curse eating at my life, again. However, it wasn't as painful. I didn't wince at the pain.
"Farewell... Eevee..." I slowly pulled away from hugging her, but she still held me. I closed my eyes as the curse weakened me further... "Please... Don't ever forget..."
I slowly felt my life fade away...
