Wassup.
Serpent: Don't worry, my friends already told me about the egg when I asked them where I could catch an Eevee. Thank you though!!!
And I get where you're coming from, I'm not necessarily obsessed with grapes, but I do have many obsessions I'm protective of.
Also, thank you :) (About the Switch)
Mega: I hate to burst your bubble, buddy, but I'm afraid it wasn't you who directed me to That Glaceon. Around...two years ago, before I had an account, I was looking for GlaceonxUmbreon fanfics on Google, and lo and behold, there it was. I was actually thrilled when you said you read it, but forgot to address the topic. My bad.
About the ship, I always shipped Metwo and Articuno. But if you think Genesect's gonna let her man go without a fight, you're DEAD WRONG.
And trust me, Firelord's story is a good one ;)
Firelord: DUUUUUUUUUUUDE THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!! If I had a computer, I could make a comic about it, but alas, I must resign to the land of mobile.
Stanmamamoo (did I spell that right??): Hey, welcome!! Glad you're enjoying the fic so far!!
lukekriebs: Thanks, and honestly?? He's probably gonna get murdered.
PK: Awww.
Chapter 24, I choose you!!
*Thoughts*
"Speech"
"Telekinesis Talk."
O/O/O/O
Virizion headed towards Dragonspiral Tower, a Zoroark leading her.
The two made idle chatter here and there, the dark type a very polite pokémon.
"Ah, here we are."
Indeed, the two stood before the massive--and in slight ruin--tower.
Virizion came to a stop, gazing up at it.
"Thank you for bringing me." The female spoke.
"It's no problem at all. Would you like me to lead you to the top??"
"No, that's quite alright. I believe I can find my own way."
Her tone grew more serious than it already was.
"No offence to you or anyone else, but this is a matter I would prefer to speak to Reshiram about by myself. Hence, why I deigned to come when Zekrom is away on his bowling team's tournament."
"Understandable." He replied, bowing to her. "I'll leave you to it."
"Thank you, N." She replied, turning and entering the tower.
O/O/O/O
30 minutes later, Reshiram heard knocking at her door.
Opening it up, she found Virizion, a tad disheveled, standing before her.
The green Legendary smiled up at her.
"Hello, Reshiram. Sorry to barge in, but do you have a moment??"
The female dragon smiled and moved aside, aloowing her in.
The room was decorated with lace curtains covering the windows, a wooden table in the center, and lush pillows surrounding said table.
Virizion trotted in, looking around.
"Thank you...this is a nice room. Very cozy."
"It's one of my private rooms, actually. Zekrom and I have them hidden all over, along with our bedrooms. Well, and our other necessary rooms, like the kitchen. I'm suprised you found it."
Virizion blushed slightly as she replied.
"I could hear you singing, actually. You have a lovely voice."
Reshiram chuckled.
"Thank you, dear. Now, have a seat."
The Unova Legendary nodded, taking a seat.
Reshiram floated out of the room, returning with her kettle and an extra teacup, along with two tea packets.
"Chamomile or Jasmine??"
"Chamomile, please."
Reshiram nodded, pouring in the water and dropping a packet in, giving it to Virizion.
Virizion sipped gratefully as Reshiram took the kettle away.
Returning, she sat across from her friend, placing her head on top of her crossed claws.
"What's on your mind, dear??"
Virizion set her cup down, staring into the abyss of liquid.
After spending a few moments thinking, she replied.
"...Reshiram, how long have you been alive??"
Reshiram was stumped at the question, going into thought herself.
"...Well, dear, that's a...different question with a different answer."
She took a breath.
"You see, Kyurem was one of the original eggs."
This caused the other to raise her head, looking at the dragon.
"That was at the start of creation, and, in a sense, there was no Zekrom or Reshiram."
She shifted.
"But, we were still within, in a way. But we weren't awakened until a millenium or two later."
"When Team Plasma came around??" Virizion asked.
"No, actually. We weren't--and still aren't--sure what initially brought us awake, but we were, and that was that.
"We were dormant, for a while. But, one day..."
She winced, clamping her eyes shut tight.
"I...I'm sorry. I can't talk about it. I...we..."
She felt a hoof on one of her claws.
She opened her eyes to see a sympathetic look on her friend's face.
"If you don't want to talk about a certain event, I understand."
Reshiram sighed, pushing the painful memories down within her psyche.
"I...thank you. I won't go into detail, but...well, let's just say that when we unfused, it was not an experience anybody wants to remember.
"We spent some time, separated. I'll tell you the full story another time, when we have such. But we enfused back eventually, letting Kyurem back into the world."
"Kyurem is a separate being from you two?? I thought you two just...had control over one body."
"Oh, no, no, no, no. Kyurem is separate.
"The first fusions and defusions were unpleasant and painful, and leaving us exhausted. Eventually, however, Kyurem...decided to let us be separate. For good."
She tapped her chin.
"That was...500 years before you and your brothers came around, I'd say."
She gave a chuckle.
"So, to answer your question, I'm old. Very old."
Virizion nodded, looking back into her cup.
A moment of silence passed.
"...Have you...ever had kids??"
Another silence passed.
"...Well, not my own kids, really, but I've had Pokémon and humans alike that were like children to me."
Another nod.
"Did you ever...raise any of them?? As if they were your own??"
"Several, in a way, yes."
Another nod.
"Were you a good mom, do you think??"
The white beast pondered this.
"I had my ups and downs, lefts and rights. Some relationships went better than others, some went well and ended badly, some went bad and ended well. Some were special in their own way."
She sighed, remembering.
"But, what I feel was the most important part--well, of any relationship, really, is love."
"Love??"
Reshiram nodded.
"There are many forms of love, not just the romantic kind. There's Eros, which is romantic or sexual; Ludus, which is playful or flirtatious; Philautia, which is self-love; Philia, as in feeling part of a team; Agapé, which is unconditional..."
She sighed.
"There are many others, but the one that we should be discussing would be Storge."
"Storge??"
"Family love," the wise elder elaborated. "Or, in my case, a mother's love for her children."
She sipped her own tea.
"Love is the basis for any relationship. But especially for a family."
Virizion blinked, staring back into her teacup.
Another moment of silence passed.
The only sound in the room were the sway of the curtains as the outdoor breeze swayed them, and the sound of both Pokémon breathing.
When Virizion looked back up, she stared the dragon right in the eyes.
"...Do you regret anything?? About your children??"
Reshiram was taken aback by the question, going into thought.
"...Time."
Virizion tilted her head to the side.
Reshiram, eyes glazing over, elaborated.
"I regret not having enough time to spend with some, or not spending as much time as I could have with others. I regret their mortality, leading me to not be able to keep them longer."
A sad smile spread across her face.
"But; I cherish the memories I have, and I cherish the times I can spend with others. And I hope, in my heart, that one day..."
She closed her eyes and gave a happy sigh.
"Maybe, one day, Zekrom and I will be able to have children. Of our own, I mean."
Virizion sat in silence, staring back into her cup.
She stood suddenly, a smile spreading on her face.
"Thank you, Reshiram. I have to go, but I appreciate the talk. Again, sorry I showed up unnanounced."
"Don't feel bad, dear." The dragon waved a claw in the air. "I was feeling a tad lonely, with Zekrom being gone and all."
"Well, then I'm sorry to leave you." The deer replied, nuzzling her friend before taking her leave.
Pausing right before the door, she turned her head back.
"Thank you for the advice. I knew coming to you was the right choice."
She then bounded off, a new vigor in her step.
Reshiram looked back into her cup.
*What was that all about...??*
O/O/O/O
Virizion arrived at Pinwheel Forest, where a frazzled Cobalion and an exasperated Terrakion greeted her.
"Firecrakers." Cobalion managed to spit out through his panting.
Virizion didn't need any other words; Keldeo and Victini had fireworks, and that was not gonna end well.
As she sprinted through the forest, Reshiram's words echoed in her mind.
"I cherish the memories I have, and I cherish the times I can spend with others."
If only everyone did that.
I know, I know, another serious chapter?? Where's the crack??
It'll be back soon!! Calm down!!
Whew, anyways...
Personal N headcannon: N is a Zoroark who turned human, but do to Plasma brainwashing, believes that he is a human who can turn into a Zoroark. Team Plasma--and everyone else, really--are actually unaware of the truth and don't know he can transform at all.
WPFOTD: Solgaleo is supposed to be the male!form of Nebby, and Lunala the fem!version.
See ya next chappie!!