"So, this is a Unova Pokémon Center." I stood at the entranced amazed on how different the Pokémon Center in Unova was completely different from every one I have ever seen. The store was in the same building and it was only one level like in Johto.

"Yeah, this is how it looks here. Not that I would really know considering I've never been in one." Cheren said. Bianca was already off with Ethan to the next town. It was unlike her to be in a rush, but I guess the made dinner plans or something.

"So, how different are Unova centers from the other regions?" Cheren asked. "They're not that different. Most are made up of 3 floors, the ground level, level 2 and the basement. The only real difference is that the shop is in the same building. I'm going to miss the blue buildings I am use to seeing." I sigh. Those weren't the only things I would miss that began in Johto.

No, I'm not going to think of him. Not now, not ever again. Then again, that is a little extreme.

"Come on, let's heal our Pokémon!" Cheren suggests. He was right. Even though I just received my Snivy, I have already begun to train it. At this moment, it could practically feel its pokeball moving with the faint wind. Snivy's breath would be slow and steady as it tried to fully recover in its bed.

Cheren and I approached Nurse Joy. She was the same nurse I've seen from region to region, but the healing device behind her was very unique. Instead of the rectangular device with six pokeballs that sleep in its indents, it was a hexagon flat like a table.

Cheren and I gave Nurse Joy our Pokémon and she placed them on the table. They didn't move on bit as the aurora seemed to encase the balls. "Here you go!" Nurse Joy said cheerfully. "Your pokemon have been restored to full health." "Thank you Nurse Joy!" Cheren and I said.

"I guess a pulsating ray is all it takes to heal Pokémon in Unova." I tell Cheren as we walk out of the Pokémon Center. He shrugs. "I guess this journey may be more unusual than your other adventures. Hey, what's that over there?" Cheren points to a crowd of people around the city square.

We joined the back of the crowed. Cheren butted in front of me, leaving the second row of people to me.

The green-haired authority-looking figure stepped forward and began to speak. "My name is Ghetsis. I am here representing Team Plasma."

So, this is the evil team in Unova that's trying to steal the world's Pokémon. There's always one of those in every region.

"Today, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to talk to you about Pokémon liberation."

Pokémon… liberation? This is new. Maybe they're the good guys trying to free the Pokémon from their opposing team. Maybe like fire and ice, or batting legends.

The crowd stirred confused. "Huh?" "What?" various people buzzing like a group of cockroaches.

Ghetsis began to speak again. "I'm sure most of you believe that we humans and Pokémon are partners that have come to live together because we want and need each other."

"However… Is that really the truth?" I guess these guys aren't the good guys. Just by the vile in Ghetsis' voice and the ice entwined in his voice, he wants trainers to betray their Pokémon in someway.

"Have you ever considered that perhaps we humans… only assume this is the truth? Pokémon are subject to the selfish commands of Trainers. They get pushed around when they are our 'partners' at work. Can anyone say with confidence that there is no truth to what I am saying?"

"Of course there's no truth!" I hiss down Cheren's neck. "If Pokémon didn't want to be our partners, they would have rebelled or abandon us a long time ago!" I wanted to scream that to the crowd. But who would listen to some random Trainer who started her journey today? Plus, I didn't want to blow cover with a very Lyra-ish move like that.

The audience buzzes once more.

"Yikes!"

"I don't know…"

"No way."

The silence draped over the crowd in a thick fog. "Now, ladies and gentlemen, Pokémon are different that humans. They are living beings that contain unknown potential. They are living being from whom we humans have much to learn. Tell me, what is our responsibility toward these wonderful beings called Pokémon?"

"What could it be?"

"Liberation?"

The crowd buzzed some more. Could they actually be considering this ludicrous idea that Pokémon and humans should be separate? Our responsibility toward Pokémon is to connect with them and help them when they are in need. Sure, many Trainers out there need to learn about how to treat Pokémon correctly, but this is insanity severed on a hot platter!

"That's right! We must liberate the Pokémon! Then, and only then, will humans and Pokémon truly be equals. Everyone, I end my words here today by imploring you to consider the relationship between people and Pokémon… and correct the way to proceed. We sincerely appreciate your attention." Ghetsis finished his persuasion to the dark side. What kind of idiot would believe this?

The member of Team Plasma began to pack up their area and they marched off to the next town. The listeners in the crowd agreed to my thoughts, that Team Plasma was crazy and that liberation would be idiotic.

Once the crowd scurried quickly away, a young man approached me. "Your Pokémon…" he spoke smoothly. "Just now, it was saying…"

"Slow down. You talk too fast." An impatient Cheren said. The green-haired young man was most likely making him impatient with his constant pauses. "And what's this about Pokémon… talking? That's an odd thing to say."

"Yes, they're talking." He began again. I locked on the words that danced out of his mouth. He was amazing with his looks. I was drawn to him, but why?

"Oh. Then, you two can't hear it, either…" I snapped out of my trance slightly. What does he mean? "How sad. My name is N."

Again, what is this guy talking about? And why do I understand it so well? I understand how Pokémon talk. They make sounds, but actual speech? That part I don't get. Does he mean that he can understand Pokémon flawlessly? I can understand that he could understand a Pokémon's feelings, I can too. Still, I'm lost in the maze that the created.

"My name is Cheren and this is Touko." Cheren raced through. How impatient is this boy? "We were asked to complete the Pokedex, and we just left on our journey. My main goal is to become Champion, though"

So, Cheren wants to be Champion of Unova? I can't blame him. Even with all of the fame that came with being Champion of a single region, I am kinda longing to be the Champion here. In each region I've ever been in, I've always knew who the Champion was. Here in Unova, I don't even know the Champion's gender! Let alone the name.

"The Pokedex, eh?" N said again. "So… You're going to confine many, many Pokémon into Poke Balls for that, then. I'm a Trainer, too, but I can't help wondering… Are Pokémon really happy that way?"

Oh no, not this guy too! Even if I wasn't drawn to him, I still wouldn't want him to believe that Pokémon and human are better apart than together as one. N approached me.

"Well, Touko, is it? Let me here your Pokémon's voice again!" N took a few steps back and took out a Poke Ball. "Go Purrlion!" A cat like Pokémon emerged from its Poke Ball.

This will be good.

"Great work, Snivy! You did marvelously!" I returned my Snivy back into her Poke Ball. Another victory for my newest Pokémon! It has been practicing perfectly, and now that I think about it, this was Snivy's first real battle!

N smiled at me. "I must stand by what I think is right. And for me, the right thing to do is to release the Pokémon. Touko, I hope you will be able to see this, soon." He left and headed out for the road.

I ran toward N before he could get too far. "Wait! N!" he stopped before he could get any closer to the next route. "Yes, may I help you, Touko?" He said with laced with kindness. "You don't have to listen to Team Plasma. I'm not sure if you're new or not, but what Team Plasma says isn't true. I may not know much about Pokémon yet, but I am 100% confident when I say Pokémon and people belong together!"

N smiled at me again. "You have strong beliefs, Touko. But mine differ from yours. I have believed Pokémon should be free ever since I can remember. I hope you'll understand, one day."

I didn't smile toward him. "I don't think I will." N looked sad for a moment. "That's a shame, but I hope you'll change your mind." He left for the road.

"So, just leave poor Cheren in the city that he's unfamiliar with and hang out with the creep who wants Pokémon free. Is that right?"

I rolled my eyes at Cheren and smile. "Well, that's how journeys are. You'll be traveling alone for a while, but your friends and family will be there in spirit."

Cheren smiled. "You're right. See you around Touko!" Cheren left fast as ever.

Still, my mind was on N.

Who is he?

Why does he believe in Team Plasma's ways?

And why do I want to see him as soon as possible?

A/N: I hope you guys liked it. I know I used most of the dialogue from the game, but it's only for the scene. I'm going to try not to use scenes because it is a pain in the butt! I also changed what happened at the end of the first battle with N. I didn't want it to end like that. I just had to add my flare. I was also too lazy to write the battle. It would have been suckish anyway. Later!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon or most of the dialogue in this chapter.