-Chapter 52: Glimpses of Stars-

-Tyranitar's POV-

I was seriously awestruck by the beauty of the room… I sat on the couch, expecting it to break or something, but it didn't even flex. It was super comfy, and I leaned back, admiring the mossy-starry roof.

I thought about what to say, and eventually I spoke, "So, how do you do it?"
Treecko hopped onto the couch next to me, smiling, "How do I do what?"
"How do you find such beauty, and happiness, in a world that is devoid of all of that?"
He thought about it for a moment before responding, "It's not so much when or where we were born; That doesn't matter. We were born into darkness, raised in darkness, and yet we still know what the light looks like. We all long for something that we've never seen, yet know to be beautiful. It's what we do with our lives that determine who we are… So, who will we be? Just some pokemon that lived in fear, and did nothing about it, or will we be the ones to change the world into one of light for those that live on even after we disappear? That's why I can have such a positive outlook on things… I've realized that it's not important how long you live; We're all going to die of old age eventually; But rather, it's what you accomplish in your life, no matter how short it is. I want to prove that I exist. I don't want to do it for the fame, or the glory… I just want to live. What we are doing right now is surviving… If I did something really important that carried on into the future, I wouldn't disappear, I don't think… As cliche as it sounds, I think that all that I accomplish will go on. That would mean that I am still living, right?"

I honestly didn't know where to go with that… It was really good, and if I didn't know any better, I'd say that he already had it thought out.

But he can't predict the future. He's a Treecko…

I continued to stare into the starry illusion, still taken aback by how beautiful it was… I guess the color of it really helped, because everything outside of the Insurgo's cavern was a dull grey, but whatever…

I took a deep breath, and without turning my head, I told him what I wanted to do.

"I want to go to the past with you, Treecko. I want to shine, and live on in the memory of others…"
Treecko nodded, "I'd be honored to have you along, Tyranitar."

-Treecko's POV-

I was kind of hoping that he would ask to come; Honestly, having him come along would be quite beneficial. He was a tank, obviously, and he knew his type match ups and stuff. He seemed distressed after a moment, and he stated that he had to clear it with Connor.

He stood up abruptly and lumbered out of my room, heading to Connor's platform thing that actually resembled my room a lot, with the grass floors and furniture.

When we got there, he knocked on the stone door, and I noticed a look that I hadn't noticed before; Fear.

It was definitely there, but only for a moment. He shook his head slightly, and his expression became hardened again.

The door folded open, and Connor walked out all dramatically, with his cloak that glowed with ancient symbols still being worn. I knew that it somehow boosted his power, but still… When he isn't fighting, I still see him with it on…

Connor smiled and sat on the chair that the oak tree formed. He gestured for Tyranitar to sit, and made a seat behind him.

Tyranitar warily sat down, and relaxed as he sat. Connor spoke rather quickly, "So, you wish to accompany Treecko to the past?"
Tyranitar nodded, and I got the feeling he was still scared for some reason, "Yes, sir."

Connor nodded slightly, "I will permit that; However, I do not know if I am allowed to, due to the Timekeeper's Law… Anyways, that's my answer. Yes, you may accompany Treecko and I to the past."
Tyranitar smiled as he stood up, "Thank you, headmaster!" And walked down the spiral staircase. I decided not to press him about that fear thing I saw earlier, and I started to follow him, when Connor's voice made me stop; "Treecko, may I speak with you in private?"
I turned slowly, not sure what that meant, exactly, "Sure!" I walked over to him, and he strode into his room, and I practically had to run in order to keep up. The stone doors closed behind him, and he sat down at a table filled with maps of lands that I hadn't heard of before… Kanto… Unova, Johto… Sinnoh… Hoenn… What were those places?"
Connor pulled a seat up next to him, "Sit. There is much to discuss."


Alright, second-to-last post for 2014! Stay tuned for the last one coming soon!

-PL