The next day Leia went to Route Five. There she me up with Cheren.

"So you got the Bolt Badge?" Cheren asked.

"Yes." Leia showed him her badge.

"Cool! I got one two. These gym Leaders have been too easy. It's no wonder why they haven't defeated Team Plasma yet." Cheren said.

"Unfortunately you're right." Leia said.

Elesa walked by. "Oh. You two are friends. That would explain why both of you defeated me so soundly. Oh could you come with me? The bridge is up, and only I can ask to lower it."

"If it's up then why not leave it up. We wouldn't be able to continue then." Cheren asked.

"Because I know you'll just find another way around. Besides, I'm sure Clay will be able to put you two in your place." Elesa laughed.

As they walked past a small crowd a voice called out. "Well if it isn't Elesa."

"Alder." Elesa said with distain.

"Aren't you the Champion?" Cheren asked. "What are you doing here?"

"The Elite Four kind of kicked me out." Alder explained. "I refused to condone the war the League started. They weren't too happy about that."

"No. It's because you're a coward." Elesa said.

"Weren't you the one who ordered the war?" Leia asked.

Alder's face fell. "I did. And I paid the price. My Volcorona, my first Pokémon, died."

"Who killed it?" Leia asked.

"A young Reshkari like yourself. He called me out for starting a war saying that I played right into Team Plasma's hand." Alder paused. "I defeated him, but at what price? I think his name was Sycamore? Something like that."

"How did you know I was a Reshkari?" Leia asked.

"I've seen the bounty Team Plasma has on you. They only have alive only bounties on Aura users." Alder explained. "I've also seen the dirty looks you've given to Elesa."

"Oh." Leia blushed.

"So why do you fight?" Alder asked.

"I fight to restore peace to Unova. The League is wrong for starting a war. Team Plasma is wrong for stealing Pokémon. Neither group is right." Leia said.

"What makes you think you are right?" Alder asked.

"I…" Leia was speechless.

"We just are." Cheren said.

"Team Plasma thinks they're right. The League thinks they're right. Everyone thinks they're right. So what makes you different?' Alder asked.

Leia thought for a moment. "Team Plasma wants to separate people and Pokémon so that they are the only ones with Pokémon. If they did that they could take over the world if they want. Maybe that's their ultimate goal.

"The league is wrong for starting a war over a difference of Ideals. Even if Team Plasma was taking Pokémon before the war that should have been something left to the police. The League never should have intervened."

Alder nodded. "Huh?"

"Herdier Take Down!"

Ike jumped in the way. He was sent flying into a tree. When he fell he stopped moving.

"Ike!" Leia ran over to her Pokemon.

'"Liepard!" Cheren yelled. His Leiapard killed the Herdier.

"You must be the Bounty Hunter Boba Fett." Elesa said.

"I am and I came to collect the bounty on that girls head. But it seems I am now outnumbered, so let this be a warning." Fett flew off on his Swellow.

"Ike… You were so strong. You led the team to many victories. You gave your life to protect me." Tears began to roll down Leia's face.

"Drill…" Jaffar dug a grave for Ike. Gregor placed him in. Dimitri used Rock Tomb to bury him. Shamir used her psychic powers to move a bolder to use as a head stone. Henry used Cut to engrave what Leia had said. With their work done they went to the Pokémon Center to pick up a replacement.

Leia grabbed Dedue and started training him. A few hours later Dedue evolved into Gurdurr. Leia and Cheren traded so he could evolve into Conkeldurr. With that done they went back to Elesa. She gave Clay a call and he lowered the bridge.

As Leia and Cheren crossed the bridge Leia found a Ducklett. She named her Sumia. When they got to Driftveil Clay was there and he was mad.

"You!" He shouted. "When we lowered the draw bridge some Team Plasma members we had captured escaped!"

"How is that our fault?" Cheren asked.

Clay pointed to Leia. "She's a Reshkari right? Well this whole war is their fault!"

"Your League is the one who started it!" Cheren argued.

"And we could have ended it real quick if them Reshkari would just help us!" Clay shouted.

"How about this. We will help you find Team Plasma. If we do, then we can challenge your gym." Leia suggested.

"I was gunna make you do that any ways." Clay said. "Fine! They're your problem." He stormed off.

Cheren sighed. "You were trying to be nice and this is how he treats you? Be sure to give him a solid beating and I'll do the same."

"No argument there." Leia said.

Leia check Route Six. She didn't find Team Plasma, but she did find a Deerling. She named him Stahl. Next she checked the Cold Storage. There she found a Vanillite. She named her Olivia. As she explored the Cold Storage she found Team Plasma. Cheren joined her.

"Huddle around me! I can't take the cold!" Zinzolin, one of the Seven Sages said.

"It's nice and warm outside." Leia said.

"Ack! The Seeker of Truth! Everyone attack! Ghetsis wants her alive!" Zinzolin ordered.

Shamir and Dedue leapt into action. Together they took out many out the grunt's Pokémon. Any they missed Cheren's Pokémon took out.

Clay walked in to see the carnage. "Well I'll be." He turned to some workers. "Grab them Pokémon robbers."

"Yes sir." The workers tied ropes around each of the Team Plasma member's hands and took them away.

"Hmp. Not half bad. I look forward to putting you two in your place." Clay said.

Leia and Cheren followed him to the gym where Ghetsis was waiting.

"Gym Leader Clay. I have been waiting for you."

"What do you want?!" Clay shouted.

"You have some of my men. I wish for you to return them to me." Ghetsis said.

"Why would I do that?" Clay demanded.

"Team Plasma's numbers grow more every day. We finally outnumber you and your precious League."

"Are threatening me?!" Clay yelled.

"Yes." Ghetsis said.

Clay growled.

Leia was anxious. If a major battle broke out here, it could be devastating. She and Cheren would be forced to flee.

"Fine! I'll get you yet though. Just you wait!" Clay said.

"Ghetsis. Please." Zinzolin said.

"When we get back you can all expect a harsh punishment." Ghetsis said. "You better pray that our king hears about this and asks me to be merciful."

Zinzolin swallowed. Leia almost felt sorry for him. She was certain N wouldn't find out from Ghetsis. She watched as they walked off. She reached out to touch Ghetsis Aura. It was dark, but also familiar. Strange.

"Well… I guess that ones on me." Clay said. "Come and battle e when you're ready."

Leia chose to rest for the night. Cheren went to train. The next morning Leia did some quick training. Dong so allowed Jaffar to evolve into Excadrill. After that she went to the gym.

"I've been waiting for ya." Clay said. "I suppose it's time I put yer in ya place."

Clay sent out Krokorok. Leia sent out Gregor. Gregor bombarded Krokorok with Seed Bomb until it died. Clay sent out Excadrill next. It too died to Gregor's Seed Bomb. Plapitoad was Clay's last Pokemon. It didn't even get to move.

"Hmp. I guess I got put in my place." Clay said. "Here's yer badge."

Leia accepted the Quake Badge.

"You do really well today." She told Gregor on their way to the Pokémon Center. "Ike would have been proud."

"Simisage." Gregor blushed.

"I think it's safe to say you're the new leader of this team."

"Simi?" Leia could tell Gregor was unsure about that.

"Yes. Catherine may have been Ike's second, but she's taking a break right now. So it's up to you to lead us."

Gregor closed his eyes. Then reopened them full of determination.

Leia smiled. "Come on. I'm hungry. There's this really nice café that I want to check out."

"Lie Liepard. Lie liepard." Henry teased.

"Back in your ball." Leia laughed.