"Reshiram, go after him now!" I commanded. She roared before flying after him, Articuno flying behind us. She was flying as fast as her wings could go. Kyurem was jumping up into the air time to time, almost gliding, when he slowly went down. On his feet, it was much more difficult to catch up to him. She let out a rope of hot and wild fire, letting it hit Kyurem's cold wing. He quickly turned around and jumped into the air, but Reshiram was much quicker and she hit her powerful wing against his face, knocking his body back down to the ground. Kyurem stood back up before running once again.
"Why isn't he attacking?" Cheren whispered. That same question was running through my mind. Something flashed on the dragon's neck and I quickly looked closer. It was a small device? My eyes widened. Ghetsis didn't capture him, he was controlling him! Cheren jumped off my back and onto his Unfezant, circling around Reshiram and Articuno. Finally I knew who Kyurem was attacking: N and Zekrom. Quickly Reshiram opened her mouth, a ball of fire forming. Shooting it at Kyurem, it hit against his back but he only continue to run.
"Reshiram girl, come on, go faster!"
She growled, flying as fast as her wings could take her, her tail glowing bright orange. Articuno was dragging behind, but I didn't care; I needed to get to N. Kyurem was finally under us and Reshiram roared, making the black dragon turn to look at us. N yelled a command, Zekrom flying towards us. Dipping under Reshiram he jumped on her foot and Zekrom slammed his body against the cold dragon.
"Reshiram, my dear friend, fly higher now and use your wings to help Zekrom. Touko, jump off when I say so!"
I felt my heart speed up when Reshiram was flying higher but I trusted his words. As she flew higher N was watching Zekrom and Kyurem attacked each other with teeth and claws, growling, hissing, and roaring at each other. Finally hearing the word "now" I jumped off Reshiram, my dress flying around my knees, my hair flying back. My body felt like it was falling apart, like my soul was being taken out of my body. I breathed in sharp gasps, eyes full of nothing but pain as I watched the dragons coming closer, and scared to see what would happen. I felt a hand on my back. I turned my head to see N staring back at me.
"Touko, close your eyes," he whispered, moving his hands to my shoulders. I did as I was told and quickly he let go of me, my body landing in someone's lap. An Archeops squawked. Slowly opening my eyes, I saw blue eyes staring back at me, N flying above Cheren and me.
"Need a lift?" he mused, moving both his hands to Unfezant's neck. I rolled my eyes before sitting up straight, looking down to see Reshiram helping Zekrom. All the other legends came flying and running towards the three mighty dragons, using moves to make Kyurem roar and claw back at them, using blizzard and using his other moves on them. I looked at Cheren.
"Hey, if Kyurem is here, where is Ghetsis?" Cheren tilted his head to the side, confused.
"I've been thinking the same thing, but-"
"Cheren, look out!"
Quickly looking up I saw a Hydreigon flying towards us: Ghetsis' Hydreigon. Unfezant quickly moved to the side before flying towards N. A deep, spine shivering evil laugh sounded and everyone stopped, every Legendary Pokémon stopped and looked to see Ghetsis walking towards us, cane in hand.
"You actually think you can stop me with all these Pokémon? Well think again!" Ghetsis snarled, cane hitting the ground to make an almost gunshot sound. The Pokémon moved away from Kyurem as he walked towards Ghetsis, ready to faint, but his master only glared at him to make Kyurem stand up, trying to not look weak. Slowly Ghetsis raised his cane in the air, the blue orb shining brightly, so bright we had to cover our eyes with our arms. In the middle it was green, red, and yellow. Finally I saw yellow eyes and it quickly flew out of the orb, its long green body curling around its head. Cheren and I gasped. It was Rayquaza, another Legendary Pokémon!
"We "bad guys" always have a backup plain," Ghetsis laughed. The Pokémon roared and quickly flew towards the legendary Pokémon, Kyurem following right behind him. Bisharp and Hydreigon were attacking Unfezant and Archeops, sending both Pokémon to the ground in pain. N and Cheren pushed my body off the ground, staying near me as we ran. Bisharp was quickly running after us, but N pulled out Zoroark to stop it in its tracks. I was breathing heavily now, my legs throbbing, but I kept going, hearing both of the boys breathing hard.
"Hey, hide in that cave! Touko, stay here with your friend, I'm going to stop Ghetsis," N whispered. My eyes widened.
"No, I'm not letting you!"
"Touko, please trust me! I don't want you hurt!"
"And I don't want to lose you!" I yelled, tears forming in my eyes. Cheren covered my mouth and dragged me in the cave, N quickly blowing a kiss towards me before running off. I tried to kick and bite Cheren but he only dragged my farther in the cave, hiding behind a rock. He sat on the floor with his arms around my body, holding me close in fear and frustration.
"Please Touko, listen to N. Ghetsis isn't after him, he's after you and you know it," he whispered. I quickly pulled away before turning and feeling my back hit the back of the cave.
"But what if he hurts him?" I hissed. Cheren looked down at the ground.
"I know he would do anything just to get you, and I would do anything to protect you, but please, just this once, listen to my commands. Listen to N right now," he whispered. I glared at him.
"And wait for my baby boy to die? I don't fuc-"
Before I could finish what I was saying, I felt Cheren's lips against mine. He pulled me close as Bisharp looked in, slowly scanning the place. Finally, the Pokémon left and Cheren wrapped his arms around me, his head between my neck and shoulder.
"I love you Touko! I don't want you hurt, I want you to be happy, and I want your life to be normal! I want to help you rescue Joshua but...but I'm no hero, I'm just an ordinary Trainer that became a Champion, I'm not brave, smart, or wonderful like you. Why can't you get this through your thick head? I know you love N with all your heart and your son, but please listen to me now, we want you to be safe," Cheren whispered. My heart stopped as I felt a cool tear slowly fall down my chest. Slowly wrapping my arms around him, I closed my eyes.
"I'm sorry Cheren, I understand. Please forgive me, you're a wonderful friend, a wonderful Champion. Even if you're not a hero, you're a wonderful person. I'm glad I can be with you," I whispered. Slowly moving his head back, his lips met mine once more, but this time it was gentler.
"Thank you for listening," Cheren whispered. We shared a smile, but I soon screamed as Bisharp quickly punched Cheren across the room, grabbing me and quickly running out again. Ghetsis took my body as I kicked and punched, but in return I only got hit in the head, the world becoming dark. The Legendary Pokémon roaring and squawking, then disappearing. All I remember was Ghetsis climbing on Rayquaza's back and Cheren and N, watching me leave, tears forming in my love's eyes, pain and hurt showing in those blue-green eyes I love so much...