It has been such a long time but I really wanted to finish this story and well here it is, I have one more surprise, but for now on with the story.
Epilogue- Welcome Back
A fresh new train now arrived in black city. Inside were fresh new face two new faces to be exact.
(REC)
"Is this thing on," said one of the men looking straight into the camera.
"Yeah just start talking."
"Alright welcome lovely viewers to the daily scoop with your host, Tracy and Scoop. For our around the world tour we decided to visit a place that many consider the center of the world, ladies and gentlemen I present to you Black City!"
The camera man quickly took a big shot at the city, or at least the train station. The two reporters looked out the window in amazement that they made it to Black City. "And we're rolling!" Said Scoop.
"Nice alright I know it's been a few months since we started this amazing journey of ours but we are finally here in black city... And as you all may know the city has gone through a few changes, anyway let's go!"
(Interview)
"Black City yeah I've lived here for a few years now pretty cool place you know always changing." Said the local.
"Can you tell us about the biggest change?"
"Oh well..."
(Static)
Scoop, and Tracy found themselves down town on the east side of the city. "In front of me I have The Great Unity Bridge!" Tracy was talking to the camera as tourist past by walking minding their own business ignoring the world around them.
"Tell them about the bridge," whispered Todd.
"Oh right well the Unity Bridge was build after the incident with when the two legendary pokemon decided to rage a battle across this lovely city. The huge battle create a chasm splitting the city into three different island. After the fight the ocean quickly took over completely splitting the city into three sections. This isn't the only bridge of course but it is the biggest one and it stands as a testament of what the people can do when they work together."
"Batteries low," said Todd.
"What?"
"Gotta change."
"A shit."
(Static…REC)
News van gathered all over the city, interviewing anyone they could find. The city still in ruins after the attack only a few hours ago. People were scared, others confuse, and the rest wanted answers.
"Over here," said a cameraman running toward a child.
"I want my mommy!"
Members of team rocket were scattering all over the city disappearing in the shadows. The came as an army, but scattered like rats. Arrest were being made, and peace was slowly returning to the city, but what changes did this event have on the city.
(Static…REC)
The entire city was gathering around town square where Drayden stood on a stage looking over at the people. A reporter was talking step by step about everything that was happening. "And here we are after weeks of speculation, losing by a landslide here is the former Mayor Drayden, who is about to deliver his last speech before handling the position over to Giovanni." Drayden stood on the podium as he bid his goodbyes to the people of the city he help create. As he finished he turned around and saw Giovanni. A small smile came across Goivanni's face as Drayden realize that he was out bested by the leader of criminal empire. That part of course is a well-kept secret, but that is not what bothered him, what really got under his skin is that fact that Giovanni is ambitious, his plans for the city could either save, or destroy the city.
(Static… REC)
The Striaton brother café was closed for the election, inside were a few familiar faces.
Barry kept a camera on for most of the election, as the winner was announce Silver quickly threw a cup to the wall, the cup of course didn't crash, but instead was caught by one of the brothers in charge of the café. "Careful now," said Cilan cleaning the cup and place it back on the table.
"Sorry…" said silver.
"Are you okay," ask Green.
"I think so, but I have to admit I have no idea what he's going to do with all that power?"
"Well right now he is trying to get the people on his side, so I don't think he'll go full tyrant for now, but we should keep an eye on him," said Green.
"This is interesting to say the least, I don't really know much about this man, but if he get such a reaction from you than he must be dangerous," said N sitting in the back of the restaurant.
"How are you so calm about this!?" ask Silver.
"I'm calm because we just took down a monster, the city is safe, I don't sense any evil intent from this man," said N.
"You're unbelievable," said Silver. "I'm leaving!"
"Silver, where are you…"
"To train."
Green, Hilda, and N were left sitting on the restaurant seemly relax at the current state of event.
(Static…REC)
(Police Station Camera- A week after the Event)
The police station is jam pack full of people getting arrested for gang affiliations. Waiting in the front office of the police station was Elesa, and Ash. The silence between the two could be felt all over the room. Other things could also be felt fear, regret, and shame. By now the police already inform them what went down, and who they have to pick up.
"Elesa ketchum!?" yelled an officer.
"Yeah," responded Elesa.
"We're ready for you," said the officer.
Elesa started to head to the inside of the police station so she could speak with the officer about what to do next.
(A few minutes later)
Elesa was now sitting facing the officer who did the arrest, Jenny. "So let me get this straight you the most famous model in the world, are going to pay for her brother, a dangerous terrorist."
"He is not a terrorist," said Elesa.
"Right he is just an inventor, the people that he sold those inventions too were the terrorist am I right?"
"Just finish the deal."
"Right very well, so you are going to pay for his release. As long as his little secret stays a secret."
"Yes, is there a problem?"
"Yes just one. Are you insane? He is a killer!"
"He never killed anyone!"
"His machines destroyed private property!"
"He sold his machines to people with bad intentions, if there is anything his is guilty for is being a genius."
"You really think he is a good guy."
"No, but that is what you like about him."
Jenny was taken back by what Elesa said, "Explain?"
"You love my brother because he is dangerous, if he wasn't I would have never made it where I am today."
"So you admit you knew what he was up too."
"No I admit that my brother always protect his family, beside look at everything that is happing the city was almost destroyed you guys are arresting people by the hundreds every hour. And here I am trying to make things easier on you by just sweeping one thing under the rug."
"So I let him go, he continues doing what he does, his arrest never happened, this meeting never happened."
"Right," said Elesa waiting for her response.
"Fine, but let me warn you if he slips again, if we catch him. Next time I won't just arrest him, I'll go after your career."
"You know the best part about being beautiful is that no one will ever blame you," said Elesa shaking the officer's hand before leaving the room.
The cameras were static so there is no real footage of the meeting.
(REC…)
Lyra was holding her camera walking around the house passing by all the guest that came to welcome back Volkner. The hardest part to believe about this whole thing is that Volkner actually knows all these people. Of course the man of the hour was less than thrill about the party, despite Elesa telling him to cheer up. Lyra kept on walking around, but then her camera caught a very interesting conversation.
In the corner of the room away from everyone else Ash and Dawn were exchanging words. The camera was having a hard time picking up what was being said, but there was look of regret coming from Dawn. The young girl started to feel her curiosity take the better of her. As soon as she approach them a pair of hands quickly took the camera.
"HEY!"
"Sorry, I want to see something," said May taking the camera.
(Static, REC….)
The train station was pack as tourist started to gather around every terminal waiting for their trains to arrive. Black City was able to recover, and with that came big changes that started to take place. People soon started to feel save visiting the city once again. In one of the terminals a small goodbye party was taking place.
"We're going to miss you Ursula," said May holding her camera.
"It's defiantly going to be different without you here," said Green.
Dawn was too busy hugging Ursula that she barely said anything. "Are you sure this is what you want?"
"Yeah," said Ursula "I'm happy, and I want to keep this going so I'm going on a small journey. We'll still stay in touch, but I don't know when I'll be back."
"I'm so happy for you," said Dawn trying to hold back her tears.
"I love you guys," said Ursula.
"ALL ABOARD!"
"Well this is it, goodbye," said Ursula running inside the train as it started to ride away.
"There she goes, well at least she's happy," said Green.
(Inside the Train)
Ursula was walking around passing each room looking for her seat. "Here we go," said Ursula placing her purse down and finally sitting down on the small couch. "Miss me?"
"Not really, but you sure kept me waiting," said the man in front of her.
"Cut the bad guy act Paul."
"I know it's just that well"
"What?"
"I feel relaxed," said Paul.
Ursula quickly started to hold his hand. "Me too."
(Train Station)
The girls quickly headed toward a local café to relax and reflect on the loss of their friend.
"Well there she goes off with some boy," said Green. "You know the last time I went out on a trip like that, I had to drag Gary."
"Yeah somehow I don't see him as the sappy happy ending guy," commented May.
"Yeah, the idiot didn't even show up."
"Where are they?"
"What Ruby didn't tell you?" said Green.
"No, why would you think that he would tell me anything," said May acting defensive.
"The boys are battling Black Tower opens today. The tournament started this morning, they have been battling none stop for a while now."
"Why?" said Dawn.
"Because the first to reach 100 straight wins becomes the champ."
"Really I wonder how it's going."
"Glad you ask," said Conway appearing from out of nowhere. "You see so far N is holding a good position with 20 victories. Black is going strong with 15."
"That's it where is everyone else?" ask May.
"I have no idea," said Conway. "But that's the interesting part about the tower, anyone can join anytime, until the day ends. In the end the only challenge is to get 100 victories before the day ends, I think we will see some more entries as the day passes."
(Sunnyshore Tower)
"ASH!"
ZZZZ
"ASH!"
ZZZZ
"Wake up," yelled Barry slamming the door open. Ash quickly woke up, which created a chain of events which led to every other pokemon in his room to come out of hiding. First Pikachu who was next to Ash woke up. Then Snivy who using a few of Ash's shirts as a bed woke up. Finally resting on a net was Meloetta. The three pokemon started to gather around Ash as he started to get up. "Barry what's up?"
"What's up, do you even know what time it is?"
"Yeah it's," said Ash grabbing his alarm. "Holy crap Barry we're late."
"I know come on Ruby is downstairs, and Garry is waiting in the entrance of the tower." Said Barry.
"Alright… Alright," said Ash walking toward his PC. After moving a few pokeballs around Ash turned to a box a top of his desk. Inside there is a pokeball of Giratina, Ash looked at it for a few seconds before finally getting his team together. "We promise that we won't use any of them, if we are doing this we are using our own power."
"Well put, NOW COME ON! If we're late then we might get fine," said Barry grabbing Ash and pushing him downstairs. Downstairs Ruby was staring at a small mirror, until he was surprise by Ash, and Barry. "Come RUBY!"
"AWWW I wasn't looking at!"
"What?"
"What"
"…."
"Let's go come on," said Ruby.
"Ready to get your pokemon dirty, Ruby?" ask Barry.
"Please you really think anyone there is going to be a challenge."
"That's the spirit, man I can believe we get to finally face each other, it feels like it was a long time coming," said Ash.
"Yeah I'm happy that I stayed here after, the accident," said Ruby.
"Yeah May would've killed you if you left."
"True, but what can I do that girl can't live without me hahaha, probably shouldn't say that out loud."
"Speaking of leaving, it sucks that Paul left, and things will feel different without Ursula… but at least we helped them."
"I know, but hey as weird as it sounds those two belong to each other," said Ash.
"Speaking of which what happen between you, and Dawn?" ask Ruby.
"Nothing really, I guess after a while if you don't pick up on the signs then they just stop," said Ash
"Hey don't let it get to you, come on us single guys have to stick together!" Said Barry.
The trio finally made it to Black Tower, where Garry was waiting.
"Took you guys long enough" said Garry.
"Garry!" Said Ash.
"So red are you clear on the rules you are not allowed to lose until we face of," said Ash.
"Oh man I am so pump!" Said Barry
"well the gang is all here," Ethan.
"Ethan, Silver" said Ruby.
"Yeah we heard about this event and we knew you guys would be drawn right in, so what do guys think ready to light this place up," said Ethan
"Let's go!"
(Café house a few hours later)
"Well look at the time the guys should be wrapping up now, might as well see who won," said Green.
"Sounds great let's go!" Said May.
"Dawn..."
"Sure let's go see what those dorks are up too," said Dawn. Life has pretty much finally calm down for Dawn, the young blue hair girl's life is exactly where she wants it. All thanks to her friends. Which is strange to say since only a few months ago she would only thank one boy, but those feelings stop...
"Yeah I lost... I know I just wasn't ready... no I am not making excuses. Hold on," said Ethan on his phone.
"Hey Ethan," said Green looking at him standing near the front gate.
"Hey they're up in the rooftop, the elevator is inside," said Ethan. The girls followed his instructions all the way to the tallest point. Reaching the highest point the girls quickly spotted the other guys watching the finals. Among them was Garry which upset Green.
"Blue what the heck I thought you had it in the bag!"
"Well almost, but I let my guard down," said Garry, "Don't trust anyone," he finished as he stare at Ruby who had a huge grin.
"So this is it," said May.
"Can't say I'm not surprised," said Green.
"Well it was bound to happen."
"So," said N. "We stand here again."
"Yep," said Ash.
"Are you prepared to find out which one of us is truly the strongest?"
"I'm not going to hold back," said Ash pointing his pokeball at N.
"Me either"
"GO!"
A camera was in place catching the whole thing.
"So one of those two will be the strongest trainer in the city, interesting," said Giovanni.
(Static - Present)
A man just finished buying flowers from a local flower shop. "Here you go," said the man giving the worker money.
"Thank you for your business."
"These are strange flowers."
"Yeah here at Diamonds and Marcy we offer the best Flowers from around the world."
'Thanks," said the man walking away quickly approaching a woman sitting on a table near a playground. "HERE."
"Oh my, these are so pretty," said the woman.
"So where is he?"
"He is on his way," a young boy quickly ran toward the lady.
"Mom mom did you see my flip?"
"Yes it was so cool, now honey mom has something to tell you."
"Yeah"
"Honey this is mom's friend Tabitha, he would like to be your friend too,"
"Cool, hi mister."
"Hello."
The camera finally stopped moving as Scott finally focus on Tracy.
"So that's it for our visit to black city, I have to admit it has been so long since I saw it, but you know what I learned so much, and I hope you all learned something new this is Tracy signing off."
"And cut, nice dude now let's go before we miss our train." The two ran as fast as they could reaching their train and finally waving good bye to the city, but as one train left another one arrive. The train arrive to the station a few 50 arrive at the city, two girls exited the train holding some baskets full of flower. Diamond notice the ladies looking around and decided to take a chance at a sell.
"Excuses me, would you like some flowers?" ask Diamond.
"Oh how pretty, but I'm afraid not," said the woman as she reached for her basket. "You see I already have some."
"Wow, I've never seen flowers like those before!"
"Really well in that case, here have some," said the woman giving the boy some seed, and a flower. "And those are free." And just like that the two ladies vanish into the crowd.
(Strainton Brothers Restaurant)
The brothers were enjoying a quiet day, with no one entering the restaurant, upstairs however N was having quite a dilemma. Graduation day has finally arrive, today a new principal will be inducted, and the graduating class will take their next step into the world. He is among the students graduating, but this isn't about him. He's freaking out because Hilda is already there and he wants to be there for her.
"My king, are you all set," said Cilan opening the door.
"Oh, hello yeah I'm almost set," said N fixing his tie, while looking at the mirror. "It has been a very interesting year, I still can't believe that this day is here, today the rest of my life begins."
"What do mean," said Cilan.
"Well, you see I want to… well take a look," said N pulling out a small box.
"Is that, for miss Hilda."
"Yes, it doesn't have to happen now, but this is at least a promise… I never understood human emotion you know?"
"Yes, emotions love, hate, fear, those feelings are things that we are thought at a young age."
"By who?"
"Well, by our families fathers, and mothers…"
"I see. I never had a real father who was willing to teach me those thing."
"Well, when you think about family what comes to your head?"
"Let me see. Anthea and Concordia," said N in a sad tone.
"The oracles, they're task was to help you along your path to…"
"No, I believe they were more than that, I don't know but, I took me a while to understand why they always wanted the best for me, I understood that they were my sisters and I guess I."
"Love them."
"Yes, they thought me about love, they were there when I met Hilda. You know I stop thinking about them after the fall of team Plasma. After the battle they banish, and I figured they stayed with Plasma. They probably felt more love for Ghetsis than they did for me, funny how suddenly I can't thinking about them."
"Well this is an important day for you, somewhere in your mind you want to share it with your family, and they are family," said Cilan.
"I guess you're right, we should head out," said N. N and Cilan were making their way downstairs where the other brothers greeted them. The door suddenly opened, Chili was the first one to react.
"Welcome to our restaurant how… may…I" Chili couldn't finish the greeting after taking a good look at the customers. Chili quickly dropped what he had on his hand and started to vow down.
"Oh my," said Cress quickly getting on his knees, eventually Cilan did the same. This allowed N to get a good look at what was going on. As a shock was felt throughout his whole body.
"My king," said Concordia.
N stood quiet slowly approaching them. "No I don't go by that name anymore."
"Nonsense you will, always be our king."
"N quickly stopped, and in an angry tone ask his next question. "Is that all I am."
"Of course not, it doesn't matter what tittle you use now, in our hearts there is only one thing we know you as."
"And what is that."
"Our beloved brother… oh N," said Anthea crying.
"Sister please if you start to cry, then I'll."
"I can't, I just never thought we would ever see you again, and if we did how would you feel about us, we…" Anthea and Concordia felt N trying to put both arms around them. Both of them felt N face leaning on them, as tears started to come down.
"My sisters, I…I… I MISS YOU!" screamed N as they all fell on their knees. The sisters embraced N, allowing him to let it all out. Their family reunion came first, but next came the real reason for why they appeared.
(Stadium)
The students finally arrive as all the parents, family, and other close friends filled the whole stadium watching in aw, as the future came walking toward the stage. Each student sitting in their proper area. Finally the valedictorians arrive sitting on the stage. Among them was Bianca, as the top student. Finally after the band stop playing it was time for Giovanni to step up. Normally something like this isn't really a special event for him to attend, but this time it was different these are the people who survive that day.
"Welcome, today we gather together to let go of the past, and walk toward tomorrow. It has been some pretty difficult months, but as a city we are stronger than ever before. Nothing is ever black, and white we have no idea what the future holds, but it fills my heart with joy that these children have made it this far, and this is just their first step. Before we introduce our top student please welcome the man that will lead the next generation, Principal Corless!" said Giovanni.
Corless stood up as the stadium filled with applause. Not out of excitement, but out of respect. Respect for the man that has the willpower to take the school to the future. "I won't say anything because this day is about the kids, so with that said Bianca would you do the honors and send these kids to the next step of their journey.
Bianca quickly walked toward the mic looking at all the people around her, he father, brother, and Hilbert. After a few deep breaths she grab her glasses that she recently bought, place them on her face and finally started to speak. "Hello, my fellow students, trainers, friends… today we add another name to the long list of words we identify ourselves with, survivors. That's right we stood tall and we were able to overcome all the challenges that came our way. I may be the one standing here, but don't see me as better than you. We are all equal we all have the power to make our dreams come true. I want us all to work together, to look around because these are the faces you have known your entire life, these are the face that you won't forget and that is because these faces are the people that will lead you to your next step. And together we are the future!" There wasn't a single person on the stadium that wasn't clapping. The rest of the event went on as all the teens were getting their names call up, Hilda knew in advance that N wasn't going to be call up. All that she was waiting for was for N to show up. After an hour the stadium finally started to settle down, as families started to exit the building, most of the graduates left to join their friends on party buses, or other after parties. Bianca finally wrapped up a very long conversation she was having with Prof. Juniper about her next step. All that was left was for her to find her friends.
"Hilda!" yelled Bianca running toward her friend.
"Bianca," said Hilda getting ready to embrace her friend. After a long hug Bianca finally got herself together in order to talk to her friend. "So here we are."
"Yep."
"It feels like it was just the other day that we all became friends," said Cheren walking by himself toward the girls.
"CHEREN" said both the girls hugging him.
"Alright, alright so where is Hilbert, where's N?"
"Hilbert was with me when we arrive, but he left after he got his diploma," said Hilda.
"Hilby," said Bianca. Suddenly four figures started to make their way toward the group. Hilda instantly recognize them all, as a small shiver came down her spine.
"Hey guys!" said Hilbert.
"There you two are," said Cheren. Bianca instantly started to hug Hilbert like there was no tomorrow.
"Sorry, but N called me for a quick meeting."
"Who are these two," said Bianca looking at the two women standing behind them.
"Allow me introduce you to…" said N.
"Anthea, and Concordia," said Hilda.
"You know them," said Cheren looking at them suspiciously.
"They are my sisters," said N.
"WHAT!"
"Yes it's an honor to see the black, and white hero together again. Also Hilda it is good to see you again," said Anthea.
"Sisters, why are you here now," said Cheren.
"We need to talk," said N.
"Oh no…" said Hilda.
(A few minutes later)
"And that's it," said Anthea.
The news created a silence around the group that no one was able to break. "So you two have been traveling around the world, and now you believe you found where Ghetesis is hiding," said Cheren.
"Correct, we came here to inform N about this, now brother, what you do with this is up to you."
"N?" said Hilbert.
"I must go, I have to see him, I have to get some answers."
"Closure," said Bianca.
"Well then in that case you can't go alone," said Hilbert. "You and I we are part of the same coin. He is the reason why we met, why we fought. I'll go with you."
"What, NO!" said Bianca holding him tighter. "You can't I won't let you!"
"Listen, Bianca I have to go."
"Why!?"
"Because you said yourself, I have to help lead N to his future."
"So, you're going to leave again" said Hilda. "And this time you're taking my brother."
"Hilda, please."
"No I understand, is just when are you leaving."
"At sunrise," said Anthea.
"Okay, N let's walk you and me, no one else one night, we need to set the record straight."
"I see, okay. Where should we meet?"
"The station should be find, until then brother." The group went their own ways leaving N, and Hilda to wonder the streets of Black City. Hilda at first didn't say a word, it felt like the time alone was enough.
"So how long do you think you'll be gone?"
"Why?"
"Because I need to know in case I need to get over you."
"You can get over me, it's not fair for you that I'm the reason why you can't be happy."
"That's not what I meant. You mean so much to me, you know the world seemed so small before you arrive, like I had my whole live planned out until you arrive."
"Really?"
What about you?"
"Me? I was meant to be king, then you came, with your brother. Thanks to him I found my equal, but thanks to you I found my other half." N kept on looking at her before noticing the fair in the distance. "A fair?"
"Must be here for the graduates, hey we should go maybe you can win me something," said Hilda. The couple went to the fair and instantly regret it. The place was filled with drunk graduates and cops trying to keep the place clean. Loud music was making it hard to hear each other. What felt like a good idea quickly started to go down the drain. Just then Hilda notice the one ride that was empty, the only place they can be alone the Ferris wheel. The two looked at each other and walked toward the ride.
Once inside the ride started to spin around and around. "Remember this, here is when I knew that you were different that you can help me understand what it is to be a human, and I think I finally figured it out."
"Oh yeah what?"
"Love."
"Love… HAHAHAHA"
"Hilda."
"That is so cheesy, man that is so funny, I… can't," Hilda had her head down as she felt N's hand a top of hers. Suddenly tears started to fall from her eyes.
"Thank you…Hilda."
"I, thank you N, I love you."
"I love you too," said N the duo slowly got closer before planting a kiss on their lips. Fireworks in the back started to go off outside.
(Train Station)
Once everyone got together Hilbert, and N brought out their pokemon. Reshiram, and Zekrom. N was already a top of his pokemon. Hilbert on the other hand was having a hard time escaping Bianca.
"Please," said Bianca.
"I have to go, Bianca look at me, thank you for everything, and don't worry I'll be back before you know it, here" said Hilbert handing her a pokeball.
"Take care of him until I get back," said Hilbert as he went a top of his pokemon, N sisters followed soon and just like that the two pokemon flew off, but not before flying around the city one last time. Passing by the school, Sunnyshore Tower, the restaurant, and of course Black Tower.
A top of the tower was Ash relaxing and looking out into the distance. The elevator open as a guy around his age appeared. "Hello I'm here to challenge the head of the tower."
"Wow already someone made it this far, you must be really strong," said Ash.
"To be honest you need to get better trainers down on the other levels, or else you will face someone new every day, anyway who are you?"
"Oh I'm Ash Ketchum, you?"
"Calem, so are you ready?"
"Let's go."
BATTLE BEGIN!
Thank you all so much for putting up with the wait, or for new readers to read the whole thing. A lot of things change during my hiatus, one big thing is that I am no longer a Pearlshipper. I shift to another one, and if you're interested to find out what is my new ship not a problem because I am happy to say that there is a follow up story. Keep an Eye out for Black City x2, again thank you all so much.