Journey: The Champions

by JoshTheWriter

We were heroes. We won the war. Nobody knows what we left behind though. We were never the same again. An alternate BW2 story based on the premise of "What if Ghetsis won?"

6. Epilogue

Indigo Plateau, Kan-Jo Citizen's Congress, Six Months Later

I stood proudly, puffing my chest out. Benga could bluster and threaten all he wanted, but Indigo had my back.

"Introducing, hailing from Unova, Jason Rykker!"

The Congress erupted in cheers, lawmakers and press cheering on Red's pronouncement. I stepped forward, a cheesy grin plastered on my face. I'd forgotten what actual applause was like. I raised a fist, joining Red at the podium.

"Jason Rykker will be taking the place of our fallen Elite, William Itzuki." He turned and took my hand, raising it in his own. "Give a warm welcome to Elite Jason Rykker!"

I waved, taking my place at the podium as Red stepped back. Perhaps they had intended for me to take Benga's place as Unova's Champion once more. I didn't want that, not anymore. Indigo had taken me in. Indigo had welcomed me with open arms. I didn't need to go home. I was already there.