"Where were you?!" Galen yelled.
"Sorry. I couldn't sleep last night so I went to a nearby Hidden Grotto. I found a Serviper. I caught her and named her Viper. I was training here and lost track of time." Lucian explained.
"Well the important thing is that you are here and unharmed." Master Juniper said.
"That's it?" Galen asked.
"Yes." Master Juniper said. "You are not Padawan Dayrider's master. You don't need to watch his every movement."
"But-"Galen protested.
"That goes for his father too." Master Juniper said. "Now, if you two are ready it is time to go to Lentimas Town."
"WAIT!" Bianca ran through the Center's doors. "I want to come too! I want to see Reversal Mountain."
Master Juniper nodded. "Alright. Then let's go."
They used their Bird Pokémon to get to the town. Once there Galen and Lucian went to Reversal Moutian where Lucian caught a Skorupi. He named him Venom. Then they went to a place known to the locals as the Strange House.
"I don't like this place." Lucian said. "The Aura here is dark and sad."
"Yeah." Galen agreed. "Let's find a Pokémon and get out of here as fast as possible."
"Alright. Huh?" Lucian saw a Solosis. He caught him and named him PSI. He and Galen left the Strange House and Lucian trained PSI until he evolved into Dousion and then Reuniclus. Once PSI was ready they went through Reversal Mountain.
When they reached Undella Town Lucian found a Staryu. He named it Aqua. In Undella Bay he found a Mantyke and named him Marine. On Route Fourteen he caught an Absol. Named him Pitch. On Route Thirteen he caught a Lunatone. It was named Rock. It started getting late and since the next route was the longest in Unova Galen and Lucian decided to rest for the night.
The next morning they left for Route Thirteen. It was long, but nothing they couldn't handle. Soon they reached Lacunosa Town. Master Juniper and Bianca were waiting for them.
"Hello. There's someone I want you two to meet." Master Juniper said. She took them to an old woman's house.
"Hello." The old woman said. "Behind Lacunosa Town there is a big hole called the Giant Chasm. A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away…"
"Umm ma'am, I think that's the prologue of Poke Wars." Lucian said.
"Oh dear. You're right. Well anyway… The giant Chasm was formed when a meteorite fell from the sky. A scary Pokémon emerged from that meteorite. When darkness falls the Pokémon appears. A cold wind follows it. It freezes everything around it. It then eats people and Pokémon. That is, if they are lucky."
"What happens if they are unlucky?' Bianca asked.
"It freezes their hearts and turns them into its slaves." The old woman replied. "This is why everyone fears it. Our ancestors built a wall to keep the Pokémon out. A rule was then established that no one was allowed outside after dark."
"Thank you for the story." Master Juniper said.
"Do you think that Master Skywalker had his heart frozen by Kyurem?" Bianca asked.
"Over twenty years ago he was sent to investigate the Giant Chasm. It is possible that could have happened. But perhaps it is only a metaphorical frozen heart." Master Juniper mused.
"Anything frozen can be thawed." Lucian said.
"But somethings can take a lifetime, many lifetimes even, to thaw." Galen added.
"Knight Leia and her brother believe that they can save their father. We must have hope. He is too powerful to kill." Master Juniper said. "When Master Skywalker first disappeared we sent a young knight to find him. He has been undercover since. He also believes that master Skywalker can be saved."
"Even if he can, does he deserve it?" Galen asked.
"I think everyone deserves a second chance." Lucian said.
Galen rolled his eyes. "Of course you would believe that."
"Regardless of whether or not he deserves it, we can't defeat him head on. He is the most powerful Aura user to have ever lived. The only masters that would be able to defeat him are too old now. This is our only chance of stopping him." Master Juniper said.
"Lucian and I will go to Opelucid City." Galen said. "Maybe we can get Drayden to tell us something."
Master Juniper nodded. "Good idea. I'm going back to my lab to see if I can find anything that might help."
The group split up. On their way out of town Lucian and Galen ran into Zinzolin and a Team Plasma grunt.
"You two." Zinzolin said.
"Why are you still with Team Plasma?" Galen demanded.
"I failed Ghetsis once. He opened my eyes to the truth. That the only way to end all wars is through a strong leader. I wish to repay Ghetsis for that. I will not fail him again." Zinzolin said. He and the grunt attacked.
Magnet and Simipour quickly knocked them aside.
"I though you are a master Aura user." Galen sneered.
"You two are more powerful than I expected." Zinzolin said. "I held back this time. I won't do it again. Come." He and the grunt fled.
"They're getting away!" Lucian yelled.
"Let them go. I'd hate to fall into another one of their traps." Galen said. "We should focus on getting to Opelucid City."
Lucian slowly nodded. They went to Route Twelve where Lucian caught a Combee and named him Buzz.
As they crossed Village Bridge an old man stopped them.
"No Reshkari are allowed to cross this bridge." He said.
"Then we'll just go around." Galen said.
"I can't let you do that. I shall defeat you with a Lucario!"
He sent out a Lucario. Lucario attacked with Bone Rush. Lucian put up a barrier, but the Lucario was strong. He couldn't keep it up. Galen was too busy with a Durant to help. Lucian was worried he would die, until Magnet came out and took the hit. The Lucario smashed Magnet. Magnet fell to the ground.
"No!" Lucian cried. Sand came out and killed the Lucario with Dig. She then killed the old man with Crunch.
"Magnet…" Lucian cried.
Galen went to his friend's side. "I'm so sorry."
Sand dug a grave for her friend. Magnet was laid to rest. Lucian went back to Lacunosa town to pick Jolt up. He and Galen then continued their journey. On their way back through Village Bridge Lucian grabbed a Marill. He named him Bubble. On Route Eleven he got a Zangoose and named him Plain. On Route Nine he caught a Muk and named him Waste.
They went to Opelucid City. Iris was there.
"You two? Still alive I see." She said. "You should just give up. My Grandpa is too strong for you."
"I'm not scared." Lucian said.
Iris laughed as she went back to the Pokémon League.
"Ignore her. Just focus on training." Galen said.
Lucian nodded.
"Oh and watch out for that Druddigon." Iris called.
Lucian and Galen jumped out of the way. Lucian sent out Viper to deal with it. Viper stabbed it with Poison Jab. It just smiled and used Dragon Claw to slice Viper's throat.
"VIPER!" Lucian yelled.
Sand jumped in and used Crunch. The Druddigon blocked the attack and cut off Sand's head with another Dragon Claw.
"NO!" Lucian cried.
Galen sent out Emboar who killed the Druddigon with Heat Crash. He saw a trainer start to run. He could tell that that trainer owned the Druddigon. He chased after her and killed her with his sword.
"Sand! Viper!" Lucian wailed. Galen held his friend. His Emboar dug two graves, and placed the fallen Pokémon in them. Galen helped Lucian to the Pokémon Center. He took out Bolder and Venom. He took Bolder and did a quick trade so she could evolve into Gigalith. By then Lucian had started to calm down. He trained Venom until she evolved into Drapion. He went to bed early that night.
The next morning he felt a little better. He trained the rest of his team. Though it was late when he finished he decided to fight Drayden quick. He just hoped this wasn't a mistake.
"So you're still at it." Drayden said.
"I have to keep fighting. I won't let the Pokémon League or Team Plasma win. " Lucian said.
"Hmp! You should have given up when you had the chance. Now I shall be the end of you!"
Drayden sent out his Druddigon. Lucian swallowed and sent out Venom. Druddigon tore into Venom with Slash. Venom bit Druddigon's claw with Ice Fang. She tore it off then went for the head. Druddigon fell to the floor without its head.
Flygon came out next. Flygon used Dragon Tail to send Venom back into her ball. PSI came out. Afraid of Crunch Lucian switched Leaf in. Leaf Drain Flygon dry with Giga Drain.
Darydan sent out Haxorus. Lucian switched to Bolder. Haxorus tried setting up with Dragon Dance, but Bolder buried it with Rock Slide.
"So this is why you refuse to quit." Drayden mused. "Perhaps you do have what it takes to bring peace. Very well. Here's your badge."
Lucian received the Legend Badge.
"Now come with me to my house and I will tell what I know about Kyurem."
"How did…"
"Prof. Juniper asked me to tell you."
Lucian nodded and followed Drayden to his house. When Galen saw them he followed. There Drayden told them about Kyurem.
"As Reshkari you surely know how Reshiram and Zekrom were created. And that Kyurem also came into existence at that time." Drayden asked.
Galen and Lucian nodded.
"It is thought that perhaps Kyurem was the original Dragon. If it is then there may be a way to make it whole again. But perhaps it doesn't want to be whole. Many stories and legends describe it as even more vicious then Zekrom."
"Maybe it's more vicious because it has nothing to lose, and nothing to gain." Lucian said.
Drayden nodded. "It has nothing and is nothing. Zekrom at least has a cause. It wants to create an Ideal world. A world of Darkness sure, but at least it's something."
"We met N. He had no darkness in his heart, yet Zekrom was still by his side." Galen said.
"It's probably just very loyal to N. He does have a way with Pokémon." Drayden said. "Kyurem is said to have a frozen heart. It can't feel any emotion. It is between Light and Dark. Black and White."
"But it's impossible to be between Light and Dark." Lucian said.
"Very true. Which means Kyurem's very existence is unnatural. It may be better off dead. Unless it's not between Light and Dark." Drayden said.
"Luke and Leia think that Kyurem may be manipulating Master Skywalker." Lucian said.
"That is a possibility." Drayden said. "There are stories of Legendary Pokémon manipulating humans for their own ends. Usually evil ends. Even seemingly good Pokémon have done that. Perhaps Kyurem only pretends to be neither Light nor Dark. But why? What does it want. To be whole? Or something more sinister."
"It's late. We should let our Pokémon rest." Lucian said. Drayden nodded. As he and Galen left they saw a flying ship. The ship reveled a canon which fired a volley of ice. Lucian and Galen ran inside to avoid getting hit. When it was done the entire city was covered in ice.
"What?" Galen activated his blue blade. He stuck the ice, but nothing. Not even a scratch.
"I don't think that's going to work." Zinzolin and some grunts walked up. "This ice was made form Team Plasma's technology and Master Kyurem's power."
"Master?' Lucian gasped.
"So has Kyurem been pulling the strings all along?" Galen asked.
"Of course. But enough of that. Master Kyurem knows you have the DNA Splicers. It demands you hand them over." Zinzolin said.
"DNA Splicers?" Lucian asked.
"They are needed to recombine Master Kyurem with either Zekrom or Reshiram. It had hoped they wouldn't be needed, but alas. N went and turned his back on everything. Now it has no other choice."
"So we can cross out that it just wants to be whole." Lucian noted.
"I'll never hand them over to you!" Drayden said.
"Then we'll take them by force! Attack!"
Lucian sent out Venom and Bolder. Galen used Emboar. Drayden sent out Altaria. Their Pokemon took out as many grunts as they could. Zinzolin tried the get to the gym, but PSI came out to stop him.
"Ack! We must retreat!" Zinzolin and the grunts left.
"Let them go. We must check the gym." Drayden ran inside and checked the DNA Splicers. "They're safe."
"Not anymore." The Shadow Triad appeared and, before anyone could react, took the DNA Splicers and left.
"NO! How could I have been so careless?!" Drayden cried.
"We'll get them back!" Galen vowed.
"But for now we must rest." Lucian said.
"Your friend is right. You'll be no good if you and your Pokémon are tired." Daryden said.
The two friends nodded. Fortunately the Pokémon Center still had power so they settled in for the night.