My legs are exhausted! Philmont conditioning excersices are difficult with 35 pound backpacks, hot weather and ankle weights!

Anyway, let's just get to the end. :P

Touko's POV

I felt groggy.

The room was cool and dark. Sitting up, I found myself on my bed. My three Pokemon were beside me safely inside their capsules and fully healed, but I swore I battled someone and he or she had defeated me.

The hotel room was much more pleasant than that building. I was returning from that party with Cheren, Juniper, Havok and Bianca when suddenly I was blindfolded by someone who appeared seemingly out of thin air. When the blindfold was removed…well, I have no memory what happened except I was at the Unova League facing a trainer who for some reason I loathed. That wasn't possible; I had yet to meet someone that I hated. Except maybe Team Plasma.

"You're awake." A voice said.

Plasma?

I let out a scream, but quickly silenced it when the person stepped into view.

"Havok?" I cried out, "What are you doing here?"

"I was waiting for you to wake up." He replied, not surprised by my reaction. "Then I'd explain everything."

"How long was I out for?"

"About thirty minutes." He replied, sitting at the foot of my bed. "Are you alright?"

"I'm alright. What exactly happened?"

"That's what I'm going to tell you." Havok replied, beginning his story.

Havok's POV

35 minutes ago

I saw the reddish pulse again and turned up.

There was a Watchog, emitting a red wave from its eyes. The pulse color was the same as Touko's.

That figures. Damn Hypnosis.

I released Snivy, quietly telling him to flush it out. He crept alongside the wall, unnoticed to Touko and me, while we bickered about something. It took nearly five minutes for Snivy to get to Watchog.

A loud screech was heard as the Watchog tumbled down, Hypnosis long gone. In a heartbeat, Touko collapsed and Servine landed on the ground.

Servine? So that's why he took so long.

"Servine!" He stood victorious in his new form over the defeated Watchog. I quickly ran over to Touko's unconscious body.

The doors opened and Burgh burst in along with Iris and Bianca. He saw the situation and ran over to me.

"She's fine." I said. Suddenly the doors opened on the far side and two older men dressed in royal clothing flanked none other than Ghetsis himself.

Servine hissed at him. Ghetsis paid no attention and strode across from us, along with his lackeys.

I swear a fight was about to break out. Then I saw Bianca's Munna.

"Munna!" Bianca shouted.

It cried out, attempting to reach Bianca, but a Scraggy in the corner used Leer at it, easily preventing it to try again.

"My word." Ghetsis said, coolly. "If it isn't the gym leader Burgh."

"What is this Plasma idea anyway?" Burgh snapped, "Take what you want from people?"

"I thought it might be humorous to prep a hideout near the gym, but we were detected quicker than I expected." The man on the right said.

"Indeed Bronius." Ghetsis replied, "No matter. Everyone here familiar with the founding of the Unova region?"

Iris piped up, "Oooh! I am! It's the one with the black dragon Pokemon?"

I shifted nervously. Servine stood by my side as Touko was guarded by Liepard.

"Thing is this." Ghetsis averted his gaze straight into mine. This guy was very scary just by looking at him.

"The hero of Unova sought the ideals to combine a world full of warring people. This dragon shared its knowledge, bared its fangs at all who stood against it. Together, the hero and this Pokemon brought unity to the hears of the Unova region. So that's how it was created."

Burgh shook his head, "One thing in common is that we all care about Pokemon. Even meeting for the first time. I remember your little speech at Accumula Town, I was moved. In fact, I will dedicate myself even more strongly for their benefit. You're telling me that you are strengthening the bonds between humans and Pokemon?"

The sage laughed in response. That laugh…I will never forget its menacing sound.

"You're difficult to figure out." Ghetsis replied smartly. "In fact, I love intelligent people. For our king's benefit, I gathered people around the world. You can call them the Seven Sages. Three stand before you." He rolled his eyes, as if disappointed with something. "Very well, we shall submit and be on our way. Tell the pilot to move out immediately."

Ghetsis turned to Bronius.

"Yes?" He asked.

"The girl over there! Return her Pokemon!"

Rood shook his head at the Scraggy, who gestured to Munna. Overjoyed, it flew into Bianca's arms.

"Are you okay Munna?" She asked, practically giving it a death hug.

Iris looked a bit frustrated. "Bianca! They took your Pokemon and you're thanking them?"

Ghetsis smiled evilly, "The friendship between Pokemon and humans can be touching. However, to liberate Pokemon from foolish people, we will revive the Unova legend and win the hearts of everyone! Farewell…"

With that, Ghetsis and the sages walked out the same door they came from. Rotors were heard and then died after a while. The building was deserted.

"Why did you let them get away?" Iris asked.

"Well, we can't do anything now." Burgh replied, defeated. "I think it'd be best we call it a day. It's nearly midnight."

"Burgh is right." Bianca agreed, "I'm really tired."

"Well Havok." Burgh smiled, "I will be waiting at the gym for your challenge."

I looked at him, smiling as Bianca left. Burgh followed her, Iris trailing behind.

Servine extended his vines to carry Touko, but I gently shoved them away. "I got her." I told him, "Just lead the way." I slung her over my shoulder and began to walk back through the near deserted streets to the hotel.

The five minute walk ended up at Castelia Grandeur. Since our rooms were on the same floor, I gave Servine the key to my room and we split up.

I found Touko's room and fished in her pocket, finding the key. Opening the lock, I gently set her on the bed. Then I went to take a breather outside and think about what happened today. She woke up faster than I expected.

Present Time

"That's up until now." Havok said, "I waited until you woke up to tell you everything. A lot happened today."

"Yeah." I replied, exhausted. "So what exactly happened? I faced you in battle?"

Havok chuckled, "You did, although it wasn't your actual self. You had complete control, with commanding your Pokemon, although your motive was for Team Plasma."

"Well why would Team Plasma want me to be possessed? Why not you instead? You're a much stronger trainer-" I was cut off.

"I'll take the compliment. However, it does intrigue me." Havok replied, eyeing me once again. He stood up, "Well Servine is probably getting nervous without me being there. I guess I better go."

"Wait!" I shouted.

He turned.

"I…I…" I swiftly moved towards him. He looked a bit confused, but relaxed when I wrapped my arms around him. The hug was a mix of both comfort and affection. I knew I liked him a little…never mind…a lot. It was as if I developed feelings for him. Of course he had no idea. I myself had no idea if he had similar thoughts.

"Seems like you cured yourself." Havok smiled. I loved his smile, for a start. "I'm challenging the gym tomorrow. So I'll see you around."

Havok shut the door behind him before I could emit a response. I laid back down in the bed and tried to drift off to sleep.

Havok's POV

I walked back to my room and pounded on the door.

Touko had completely caught me off guard. I was under the impression that she was strong and independent. She was in some aspects, but in others she was sometimes a bit afraid. Not that I was like that too…

Servine still wouldn't open the door until Sawk figured out how to turn the knob. He had done it stealthily and I was about to find out why.

On my bed were Servine and Liepard, jumping up and down like kids. Sawk gave me that look before he walked outside to meditate.

It took them a couple minutes to realize that I was present. They turned, seemingly to accept any punishment.

"You guys are weird." I muttered as I went in the bathroom for a shower.

They were still jumping on the bed when I came out with a towel wrapped around my waist.

"You do know I want you guys to get enough rest? I'm challenging the gym tomorrow."

Immediately they quieted down and went to sleep. I love it when both do that. Sawk isn't a problem. He's got discipline.

After today's events, falling asleep took seconds.

Before I knew it, I was awake again.

I stood before the Castelia City Gym ready to tackle Burgh and win myself the Insect Badge.

Burgh stepped outside. "Beautiful day isn't it?"

"Sure is." I replied, "Ready to battle?"

"Right this way." My opponent gestured, leading the way inside.

On the next chapter of Havok across Unova

Even Havok might not be able to take on Burgh.

Is he going to win, or will Burgh continue to hold on to the Insect Badge?