I am a poop head.
Sorry to anyone who had been waiting! I was supposed to update days ago, but I had been soo busy...and...
eh...forget it. I'll double update today.
As the flash of light disappeared from my eyes, I found heart sinking at the surroundings.
Nuvema Town. I was home.
Not really, however. The poor place was in ruin. Ice sheets covered every inch of the small town. Walking around was a challenge, avoiding slipping on the ice. I managed my way to my house, the small abode in the center of the town. Shivering, I knocked on the door.
The door creaked open slowly, until my mother's eyes met my own. Immediately she swung open the door and hugged me tightly.
"Hilda, I'm so sorry," she cried, tears forming almost immediately.
"So, they took Reshiram?" I asked. By the looks of the house, it seemed as though they had. To confirm this, my mother nodded slowly.
"I'm sorry, Hilda. I tried to stop them, but-"
"It's not your fault. If anything, it's mine. I'm sorry I put this responsibility on you. Don't feel bad about Reshiram. He's strong. He'll be fine. Can we sit down? I'd like to talk."
"About that," my mother said awkwardly, "we have a guest."
"N!" I cried at the body resting on the couch. I turned to my mother. "Is he alright?"
"I'm not certain, Hilda. He came to ask about you, and when he was leaving, he just fell and started to have breathing difficulties. Bianca's mother came to see what was happening, but couldn't make out anything. And Cheren's mother is a nurse for Pokemon, so she didn't know what was happening to N either." I stared silently, mouth slightly open. "I'm sorry, Hilda."
I turned back to my mother, trying on a smile. "It's not your fault mom. I have to request something of you, though. Rosa could be in trouble. I'm going after her, and I'm going to put an end to Team Plasma. Meanwhile, as you can see, N's in a delicate state. Please keep him here and forbid him from doing anything reckless. Can you do this?"
"Hilda, I don't want you to get hurt."
"If Ghetsis would have hurt me, he would have two years ago. I'm nothing to him now. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine."
My mother grabbed my hands and squeezed them tightly. "Of course you will. You're the Hero of Unova, the one written about in the legends. You wouldn't fall so easily. I've always trusted you. Hilda, I want you to know that I'm proud of you. You have grown into a wonderful young woman."
"Thankyou, mom."
"What's that?"
I looked out in the distance, as I saw….what looked like a flying ship…descending into the Giant Cavern. Was that the fortress Zinzolin had been talking about?
It seemed like I was right. Troops of men flooded out, but they weren't wearing the uniform they had two years ago. Maybe a change in design?
Fearow let me down into the trees, and we stayed silent listening to Zinzolin, who was about to give orders to the men.
"Alright," he boomed. "We give Ghetsis this," he pulled out a pokéball, "and you all retreat for the Plasma Frigate immediately following- unless you want to be frozen in indestructible ice."
"Not if we can stop it," a voice growled. A man appeared from the entrance to the Giant Chasm, accompanied by a group of Team Plasma Grunts- only these ones had the old costume. What was going on?
"Rood. What are you and your cowards doing here?" Zinzolin seethed.
"Zinzolin, I plead you to see reason. Why do you still side with Ghetsis? We were once partners, friends. We worked together to assist N, not this villain." I was confused. So not all of Team Plasma had reunited? Some of the team had disbanded?
"Don't try making a fool out of me, Rood. You are ridiculous! What benefit is there from stealing pokemon and releasing them? Would it be worth getting thrown into a prison? I could care less about the pokemon. I want power, and I'm going to get it. If you still support N, good luck. You'll be begging for mercy when we're at the top." Zinzolin turned to his men. "I give you all a new mission. I'll give the pokéball to Ghetsis. You all fight these traitors and make sure they don't move on." Zinzolin marched deeper into the chasm.
Two figures walked out of the cave entering into the Chasm. One girl, one boy.
"Rood!" the girl called, running over. My heart skipped a beat at seeing who it was.
Rosa. She was safe.
"Rosa! It's good to see you two. We need your help to destroy the remnants of Team Plasma, once and for all!" Rood exclaimed.
Rosa nodded. "We know," she said determined. "Well do what it takes!" She began to walk off with the boy, Hugh, I think it was, at her side. I ran out of the bushes, to confront them, but they were too fast for me.
"Is it you? Hilda?" Rood walked over to me.
"Rood, can you please tell me what's happening?" I pleaded. Rood managed a weak smile.
"After you disbanded team Plasma two years ago, those of us loyal to N formed one of our own trying to right the wrong. The rest followed Ghetsis into bringing chaos. I believe he plans on using Kyurem's powers to do so. Have you seen what he has already done?"
I nodded miserably. "We have to stop this. But I'm worried. I feel Ghetsis would try and hurt Rosa if she confronts him. I'm going to finish him now so my sister is safe."
"I applaud your bravery. But I have a question to ask of you."
"Ask away."
"Hilda, have you seen anything of King N? I worry for him."
I opened my mouth to answer, but couldn't. My heart panged, and my eyes began to water.
"Hilda, what's wrong?"
I looked up at Rood. "He's not good. He's dying. He's used whatever strength he had to fight Team Plasma, and I don't think he has any power left to keep alive."
Rood's face almost mirrored mine. I understood his emotions. N was a man he'd looked up to as a leader, and he was almost gone.
"Hilda, I beg you to stop this. For N."
I nodded, and ran off. I watched up ahead as Rosa exited the ship. Looking forward, with an expression of both determination and fear, she scaled the slope upwards and made her way into the deepest part of the Giant Chasm, the cave in which Kyurem resonated.
"Well, well, well." A voice mocked. I turned in a panic. I was surrounded by team Plasma grunts. "Pray tell, where is N? Care to tell us why your boyfriend left you to fight this all alone?"
I glared at them. "You monsters. You've left him to die. And you're going to pay for it."
"Oh really? Do you have the power to defeat all of us?" one snickered.
"Do you really want to question it?" I smirked. "Samurott, go!"
"Blast it!" The final grunt growled. "How are you so strong?"
"You were under the leadership of N for all those years, and you never found out? What a shame." I pushed the grunt facing me aside, and ran for the cave.
The inside was silent. I could only hear the drops of water spilling from the roof. Was I too late?
I ran deeper, until I began to hear voices.
"This is my gift to you for making it this far!" a voice bellowed. From the sounds of it, it seemed as though it was Ghetsis.
"I'll freeze you solid right here so you can watch my glorious ascent! Kyurem! GLACIATE!"
I was now near enough that I could see what has happening. Kyurem walked closer to Rosa.
No.
This was not going to end like this. I ran over to Rosa, arms out stretched.
"Ghetsis!" I shouted. "You aren't going to hurt her, or Unova! I'm going to stop you!"
Ghetsis laughed. "How convenient. I get to destroy you once and for all, Hilda. After two years, I finally have the chance! I'll bring down both of you, and NO ONE will stand in my way! Kyurem, now!"
Even if I wanted to do something, I couldn't. I was trapped. The spinning masses of ice grew larger and larger, and closer.
"Hilda," Rosa whispered, grabbing my hand. A tear spilled from my cheeks as I closed my eyes.
"Zekrom! Fusion Bolt!"