Hey guys I hope you've enjoyed the recent chapters, I'm sorry that I haven't updated that much lately I've been busy with work and school and now that I'm done with school I can work around writing until I go back to school.
Saki stood in front of the museum as she took a deep breath, this is where her Papa Joe had told her Lenora's gym was. "You nervous?" Steven asked as Saki nodded her head, she didn't sleep well last night as she was worried about reuniting with her childhood mentor. "It's alright if you are."
She shook her head, "I'm not nervous, I just...it's hard to explain." she honestly told him as he gently patted her back.
"Don't worry, everything will be alright." he reassured her, "I'm sure Lenora will be thrilled to see you again," he told her as he rubbed her shoulders.
"Well no use in putting it off any longer," she said as she grabbed Steven's hand. They both pushed the large doors into the museum open as they stepped inside.
The large space was filled with glass cases filled with artifacts and stone carved manuscripts, the large beige carpet had pieces surrounded by velvet ropes as there were statues that appeared to be molded from clay from different eras into the forms of unknown Pokemon. A large skeleton of an ancient Pokemon stood in the center of the museum as it had a large skeleton head with a horn in the center of it's skull and wings on its back.
As they walked past on of the cases, Saki could see a large book that was tattered and aged. The pages were a dull yellow shade, as the black ink letters were faded to the point that she couldn't read them. Looking down she could see a little information slip, "The Legend of the Kings of Unova, the passages depicts the tale of the two brothers; one who stood for the truth and the other who stood for ideals." she read the text aloud.
"Didn't you tell me about that when we first met?" Steven asked her.
Saki nodded her head, "yes, but the tale is a bit fuzzy to me. I remember Lenora told me it all the time when I was little."
"Well, you did keep begging me to tell you the tale." they heard a female's voice speak up, as they both looked in the direction it came from.
A tall dark skinned woman walked toward them as her teal afro swayed with each step she took, a red and white stripped bandanna was placed around her head as two evenly sized sections of hair framed her face. Her light blue eyes were filled with joy as she smiled at the two trainers, "nice to see you again Saki."
"Lenora?" she said the woman's name, "it's been so long!" she hugged Lenora, "I can't believe you and your husband were able to finally open up the museum." she told her as Lenora laughed.
"Trust me honey, we were very persistent to open this place us. After all we need to appreciate the history that made the Unova region," she explained as Saki and Steven followed Lenora around the museum. "Now tell me, what are you doing back here again? Last I heard you moved to the Hoenn region."
"Well, I've finally decided to follow after my father and try and become a Pokemon Master. Steven and I..." she glanced over but didn't see Steven behind her. "Steven?" she looked around the museum as she saw her boyfriend looking curiously at all the different types of stones.
Saki walked over to him, as she saw his attention was being taken by a large old amber stone. "This old amber has the most beautiful golden honey shine I have ever seen, if there was an Aerodactyl in there I'm sure it'd be the most superb one of it's kind." he said, as Saki remembered her own Aerodactyl that was back home in Slateport City with her family.
"We actually checked to see, but unfortunately this one didn't contain any DNA reminiscent of Aerodactyl, but you are correct. Usually ambers that are found don't have that type of shine or glow to it like this one," Lenora explained as she smiled. "Seems like your man knows his stones."
Saki giggled, "well Steven does have quite an obsession with stones, back home in Mossdeep City our home has several cases filled with valuable stones he's collected. Actually one of his Pokemon he has with right now was revived from a fossil I found for him that he wanted to bring back." Saki explained.
"So he's your man I take it?" Lenora asked, "I say I'd never thought you'd get yourself a man who knows his rocks," she laughed as Saki blushed. "I'd love to see this Pokemon though."
"I'd be more than happy to show you my friend, but can I ask you something Lenora?" Steven asked.
Lenora nodded her head, "sure thing."
"What's with those empty cases we saw at the entrance?" he asked as he wasn't able to shake why they would have empty cases with nothing in them in a museum.
Lenora smiled, follow me back to my study. I'd be more than happy to show you two." she said to them as they followed her to the back of the museum, glancing at all the other ancient relics and priceless valuables from the past. Lenora turned the knob to the large mahogany door as they stepped into her study.
A large desk was in the center of the room, along the walls towering shelves filled to the brim with books and cases of her own collection, everything from the furniture down to the atmosphere of the room felt like a trip to the past. "This is incredible," Steven whispered.
"Tell me Saki, what do you remember about the legend I told you about?" Lenora quizzed her as she walked towards a large cabinet.
"Not very much," she admitted, "all I remember is the twin brothers and how they fought."
Lenora chuckled, "well you're right on that one. Long ago, Unova was a warring region due to twin heroes. In that book you were reading, it stated they were brothers; the older one who stood for the truth, while the younger one fought for the ideal. They were in constant fights with each other. Though it was not just the brothers who fought, in their care was a single dragon, but due to their argument the dragon split into two different entities. One was known as Reshiram who sided with the older brother, the other was known as Zekrom who sided with the younger brother."
Lenora opened the cabinet, "however, since both of them were born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other, which lead the brothers to decide that there was no right side. Though for generations the brothers own sons continued the fight with the dragons until it almost destroyed Unova in a blaze of fire and lightning until one day, when they disappeared."
"So they fought because they wanted to rule with their own idea?" Saki asked as Lenora shook her head.
"To be honest we'll never know the truth, from what I can theorize is that one wanted to be superior than the other, like how many people are they want to rule with their own ideas, like you said. It could have been that one of them felt like they needed to be the one true king and rule over Unova." Lenora explained her theory, "but, we do have proof that their dragon did split into different entities." she said as she stepped aside.
Saki and Steven walked close as they could see two orbs placed next to each other onto two separate pillows. Encased in the glass casing they could see one black and one white stone, both polished as they glistened brightly. They both had a strange curvature on their sides, as a strange heat and shock was surging threw their bodies.
"What are they?" Saki asked.
"The Light Stone and Dark Stone, these are the slumbering forms of Reshiram and Zekrom the two dragons that came from one being." Lenora said.
"This is incredible! How were you able to find them?" Steven asked. His gaze was fixed upon the Light Stone as he placed his hand on the glass towards it, "you can almost feel a burning heat being radiated coming from it." he said.
"While we were investigating Relic Castle we found the stones in the lowest floor, locked within a large stone tomb it took days to break open but we were able to retrieve them. We didn't take them though just to take them, we did it to protect the stones from Team Plasma." she explained.
"So you too fear that Team Plasma might be wanting to use the power from the legendary Pokemon for themselves?" Saki asked her as Lenora shut the cabinet.
"They must be just a few weeks ago a few of their grunts came in and stole the skull to the fossil that's in the museum right now, luckily we were able to get it back but if they're willing to steal that much than I don't doubt they'd try and take these guys." Lenora explained.
"So you're not the only one having problems with them." Steven stated.
Lenora shook her head, "I was planning on putting these two on display in the museum, however, I feel like it's best if I didn't. Team Plamsa's true motives are unknown and I've already dealt with them too many times for me to feel safe about it." she admitted.
"I think that would be best if you just left them locked in here with you, it'd be better if you left here to be kept safe." Steven spoke up, "I was just about to ask you if you knew about Team Plasma's motives,"
"They started with liberation and then they started stealing Pokemon, although I feel like there is something more. Their leader gives me a different vibe, the grunts aren't as bad but they could be brainwashed by this Ghetsis-guy. Either way, until things are settled these stones will be here with me."
"I think that'd be best, now Lenora," Saki faced her mentor, "I think it's time that I challenge my mentor. So I challenge you to a Pokemon battle!" she tried to lighten the mood as Lenora chuckled.
"I knew you weren't just here for a visit, so you think you're ready to take me on?" she asked as Saki nodded her head.
"You know it! I'm the Champion of the Hoenn region, and I plan on becoming Unova's newest Champion!" she cheered.
Standing outside in the back of the museum on the large dirt battle field Saki stood on one end of the field with Lenora on the other. Eevee and Lenora's Herdier had been at each other's throats since the beginning of the battle. "I've gotta say, you're quite the trainer Saki." Lenora complimented as Herdier had numerous skuff marks in hits dark blue and brown fur.
"Thanks, that means a lot coming from you." Saki said with a smile. "Now Eevee use quick attack!"
Eevee jetted across the battle field as it met head on with Herdier, "Herdier use Take Down!" Lenora commanded as Herdier jumped back up as it charged directly back at Eevee.
"Quick, Sand Attack!" Eevee began to kick up a storm of dirt as it tried to blind Herdier, Saki could see Herdier slow down as it still tried to hit Eevee. She watched as it began to launch itself towards Eevee, by jumping up, "now use Bite!" Saki commanded, as Eevee jumped up.
Grabbing Herdier by the tail, Eevee tried to keep the momentum going as it spun Herdier around and threw it down to the ground. A large cloud of dust enveloped Herdier as Eevee landed back down on the battle field, Saki could notice her Pokemon stagger a bit as she saw that Herdier was unable to get back up.
"Herdier is unable to battle, Eevee wins!" the referee called out as Lenora couldn't help but smile. To think that her own student was able to beat her Pokemon just like that and with a finely tuned battled strategy, she was more than proud to see Saki able to be a marvelous trainer.
"What do you think so far Lenora?" Saki asked.
Lenora returned Herdier back to its Pokeball as she pulled out another one, "you're better than I expected, but let's just see how you do against this guy. Go Watchog!" sending out her last Pokemon a dark red and yellow stripped Pokemon stood on the field, its arms crossed in front of its body. It's orange and red eyes, and large teeth made it look more intimidating. "Now Watchog use Retaliate!" Lenora commanded as Watchog moved with incredible speed towards Eevee.
"Eevee-!" Saki wasn't able to tell Eevee to dodge it as Watchog slashed its attack onto Eevee, sending flying back towards Saki as she bounced along the ground. Eevee tried to stand back up only to quickly fall back down as it was to exhausted to continue. "Eevee return." she withdrew her friend.
"The playing field is even once again," Steven whispered at he watched Saki think about her next move.
"Go Snivy!" she brought out her grass Pokemon as he looked directly at his opponent, "I'm counting on you Snivy!" Saki told it as Snivy glanced at Saki for a moment before looking back at Watchog. "Snivy use Leaf Tornado!" Saki commanded as Snivy flicked out it's tail sending numerous leaf like blades towards Watchog.
"Dodge it!" Lenora told her Pokemon as it evaded the leaves, "Watchog, Crunch!" Watchog's teeth began to grow as it charged towards Snivy.
"Snivy use Vine Whip!" Saki watched as Snivy produced the vines from its back and struck Watchog avoiding its teeth as it came to a halt, "now Leaf Tornado!" taking the oppurtunity, Snivy sent out it's barriage of leaves as it made direct contact this time with Watchog. "Good job!" Saki cheered as Snivy raised its head up with a grin.
"Sni snivy."
"Watchog, use Hypnosis!" Saki watched as Watchog sent out golden rings towards Snivy.
"Look out!" But it was too late, Saki watched as Snivy's head lowered before it fell to the ground and curled up in a ball as it was asleep, "Snivy wake up!" she shouted.
"Now Watchog use Crunch!" Lenora's Watchog charged towards Snivy as it caught the grass snake in its teeth before jumping up and launching it down to the ground like Saki's Eevee had done to Herdier earlier.
"Snivy!" Saki tried to yell at her Pokemon once again, but it still was asleep despite the rough attack it endured. "Snivy you need to wake up!" But to no avail, Snivy continued to slumber away.
"Now Watchog, Retaliate!" Watchog charged towards Snivy as it slashed the Pokemon, sending it flying back.
"Snivy!" Saki watched as Snivy slowly began to open his eyes, "Snivy, are you alright?" she watched as her Pokemon staggered back up to his feet, "Snivy stay down, it's ok, you don't need to-" she stopped as Snivy began to walk towards her.
All eyes were on Snivy as he stood before Saki, "Sniv?" he almost looked upset as Saki knelled down to her Pokemon. She gently put her hand on his head as she petted him.
"You're right, I just don't want you to push yourself to hard." she said to him, "but if you want to continue then I believe in you," just as she said that Snivy's whole body began to glow. Saki watched as Snivy's body began to grow taller, she could see leaf like spikes grow along its back. As the light faded, a golden collar surronded its neck as it looked pridefully up at Saki.
"Servine!"
"You evolved!" Saki cheered as Servine nodded his head, before turning back at Watchog.
"Well looks like all Snivy needed was Saki's support and with that, it was enough to help it evolve." Steven said as he could see Lenora smile.
"Impressive, to see your Snivy evolve due to the bond it has built with you. Now let's see the power you two possess, Watchog use Retaliate!" Lenora commanded, as Watchog once again charged towards Servine.
"Servine, stop it using Vine Whip!" the green whips looked thicker as Servine caught Watchog's paws within its vines. Watchog looked surprised, "now tackle!" Saki commanded as Servine slammed its body into Watchog's sending it back.
"Watchog!"
"Now finish it using Leaf Tornado!" The leaves Servine sent out looked larger and sharper as it made a direct hit with Watchog. They watched as Watchog knelled down on the ground looking up at Servine before collapsing down at the ground.
"Watchog is unable to battle, Saki and Servine are the winners!" the referee announced as Saki ran onto the battle field, picking up Servine in her arms.
"We did it!" She cheered as she was surprised that Servine didn't try and break out of her affectionate grasp. "I'm so proud of you Servine, you did amazing!" she told her newly evolved Pokemon as Servine smiled at her.
"You both did a good job," Lenora said as she put her hand on top of Saki's head, "I'm proud to see my student surpass me." she said as Saki felt a surge a joy go through her, "it's because of both you and Servine's bond that lead you to victory."
"Serv?"
"Looks like Servine is starting to take a shine to you," Steven said as he poked Servine. "Congrats my dear," he said as they smiled at each other.
"I'm proud to present you with the Basic Badge," Lenora said as she pulled out the badge from her pocket and handed it to Saki. "With this badge you're now able to challenge the Castelia City gym leader." she said, "Burgh won't know what's coming to him." she said.
"What do you say Servine? You ready for the next challenge?" Saki asked as her Pokemon nodded his head, "then let's do it!"
