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Ch 69 The Battle of Truth and Ideals
Helena looks down at Wolf Plush in her hands, trying to figure out how this Person was able to get this type of Toy from their World. "This is strange, Kirlia. This Toy doesn't belong in this World…"
"Kirlia? Kirlia, Kirl!" Kirlia knew that her Partner wasn't from this World. She overheard it when they were in the Galar Region.
"I wonder whose room this is." Helena looks around, placing the Wolf plush down on the bed.
Helena walks around, searching for any hints on who the room belongs to. There were light tremors above them, however, she was preoccupied with searching for the Person that she didn't notice.
The young Researcher knew this was wrong, searching through someone's stuff. However, she can't help but be curious about how they got here. Thanks to Professor Ceder's lesson on dating objects and Opal as proof, Helena determined that the Wolf plush was around her age.
Meaning that the Person's age was around her age or a bit higher. Helena and Kirlia continued searching for anything resembling a Person. A photo, a nametag, or anything with a name on it.
Helena walks around, seeing the scattered toys on the floor. She then took notice of a particular blanket, hidden away within the blocks in the corner. She heads towards the blocks, moving them away to pick up the blanket on the floor.
Examining the blanket, Helena turns the blanket around in search of a name. Luckily for her, she did find a tag, however, the full name was smudge except for one letter. "N,"
"N?" Helena looks around the room once more, realizing what this means. "So this room is N's Childhood, meaning…N came from my World…" She trails off, pondering on this revelation. Then something came into her mind.
"If N came here when he was a Child, he should be older than just around Fifteen," Helena commented, knowing that if N was Fifteen or so years old then he would've arrived in this World when she arrived or earlier. "There must be an explanation for this."
Kilia pops her head over the small bookshelf, hearing her Partner talking to herself. "Kirlia?" The Duel-type asked Helena, curious about what she was saying.
The black-haired trainer turns around, hearing her Partner calling her. "It's nothing, Kirlia. Let's continue-"
Their search was placed to a halt when a larger tremor from above caused some small debris to fall. Helena and Kirlia look up, practically feeling the entire Castle, "The Castle, it's shaking again."
"Kirlia…" The Fairy/Psychic-type nodded, sensing strong emotions coming from above them.
Folding the blanket properly and placing it on the bed, Helena went over to Kirlia and picked her up. "I know Kirlia, let's get back to what we're meant to do."
Another tremor interrupted her statement, causing her to stumble. Both Helena and Kirlia look up, seeing cracks starting to form on the ceiling and traveling to the walls. "The Battle must be getting intense by the second," Helena commented, heading towards the exit.
"Kirlia, Kirlia," The Duel-type commented, still feeling intense emotions from the top floor.
"I know, I know, let's hurry." Helena rushed out to the Hallway, thankful that Grunts weren't on the other side of N's room.
Helena and Kirlia continued their way to the Throne room. The young Researcher thought to herself how to free N from Ghetsis's control, however, that proves to be more difficult than she thought. "Damnit, I can't think of anything to help free N." She said,
Kirlia looks up at her trainer, feeling that she was frustrated. "La…Krilia."
"Don't worry, Kirlia. We'll figure something out when we get to the Throne room, Kirlia." Helena smiles, sensing she was a bit uneasy with this.
Throne room
Zoroark huffs, glaring at Emboar before falling to the ground in defeat.
"BAOR!" Emboar huffs flames from his snout, relishing in victory over N's Pokemon
Hilda smiles at Emboar who defeated N's Zoroark, the last and his Ace of his Team. "N, your Pokemon have been defeated, you have no more Pokemon left." The brunette trainer stated,
N just stares at Helena and Emboar while his Friend, Zoroark was unconscious. He held his Zoroark's Pokeball. "Zoroark, return." He said coldly to his Partner.
The brunette trainer and her Partner watch as the King of Team Plasma calls back his Ace without concern for him. "You really are not going to check if your Pokemon?" Hilda asked her Rival.
"It doesn't matter, as long as I'm still standing; I'll defeat you," N said, clearly not being himself. "Even if you have defeated my Pokemon, I still have one Pokemon left. The one who will help me achieve Team Plasma's goals."
The green-haired trainer held both his hands out, glaring down at Hilda. "Come to me! Reshiram!" N calls for the Dragon of Truth.
The walls behind the Throne crack before bursting into pieces with Reshiram's arrival. The Vast White Pokemon flew down the path, landing behind his trainer,
Reshiram gave a mighty roar, resonating throughout the Castle.
Hilda looks at the towering Legendary Pokemon, feeling the immense power he processes. She shook her head before looking at her Partner. "Emboar, you took a hard hit in the Battle with Zoroark. Take the time to rest,"
"Emboar." The Mega Fire Pig nodded, agreeing with her trainer to rest a bit.
"Emboar, return." The brunette trainer calls back her Partner to his Pokeball. After that, she took out the Dark Stone,
"Finally, the time has come," N said, his eyes catching the Dark Stone in the brunette trainer's hands. "Once I have defeated you and Zekrom, I will take him and use both Reshiram and Zekrom to liberate Pokemon not only in the Unova Region but every other Region in the World!"
Hilda gave a slight chuckle, not standing for N's misguided plans for a perfect World. "I won't let that happen N." She stated, determined to stop him.
"NOW!" Hilda raised the Dark Stone in the air, projecting her voice clearly. "Zekrom, grant me the power to defend Unova and protect the World!" The Holder of the Dark Stone stated her resolve to defend the World she knew.
The Dark Stone began to react to what its Holder wished. The light shined brightly, engulfing the Throne room.
Both trainers wait for the Legendary Pokemon to awaken, however, once the light ceased. They were dumbfounded by the Dragon of Ideal now showing himself before them.
Hilda's eyes widen, bringing down the Dark Stone to her face. "W-What just…Z-Zekrom should appear." She said, unable to understand why Zekrom didn't answer her resolve.
"How interesting, seems like Zekrom didn't see you as his Holder," N spoke, understanding the reason why the Deep Black Pokemon didn't respond.
"If Zekrom didn't recognize you as your Holder, then I will take him from your arms." The King of Team Plasma stated, walking towards the trainer he thought could rival him.
Hilda steps back, protecting the Dark Stone despite not being able to awaken the Dragon from within.
The green-haired King halted, seeing Hilda still refusing to give in despite Zekrom not choosing her. "Why do you insist on protecting the Dark Stone? Your Ideals are strong, but that is not what Zekrom was searching for." N stated.
"Still, I will not let you have Zekrom to accomplish your goals!" Hilda stated, not realizing that the Dark Stone was pulsating.
Reshiram took note of it but decided not to share this with his chosen.
N still not back down raises his head at the brunette trainer. "Very well, if you're not willing to hand me the Dark Stone; then I'll take it by force." The King of Team Plasma glares at his Rival, determined to fulfill his-Ghetsis's goals. "Even if I have to pry it from your dead body-"
"N!" The two trainers paused, hearing a familiar voice shouting the green-haired trainer's name.
"H-Helena?" Hilda knew who that voice was, she turned around seeing the black-haired trainer running towards them.
Helena stood at the entrance of the Throne room. Her eyes glared at N and Reshiram before her, N stares at the black-haired trainer who made her appearance. "Who are you? Why have you shown yourself here in my Throne room?"
Helena's eyes widen, realizing that N doesn't remember her. 'So Ghetsis has made N forget about me.' She mentally thought before getting to the point of being here. "I've come to stop your plan of Liberating every Pokemon from their trainer. This isn't right, N and you know it!"
N just remained silent, staring at the black-haired Girl. "You spoke as if you know who I am. But you're mistaken, I never met-"
"It doesn't matter if you don't remember me, I will stay here. I will stand in your way to protect this World you want gone, and that will not change!" Helena announces, "Because…I believe in this World!"
Suddenly, the Dark Stone reacted to the young Researcher's announcement. It floats up from Hilda's hand as it begins to emit light and spin.
Everyone watched as the Dark Stone began to glow, morphing into a Dragon shape. The wings spread out, arms and legs stretched, and a giant cone-like tail appeared.
"So that's it…" N spoke, watching as the head of the Dragon of Ideals rose. "The reason why Zekrom didn't awaken is because it needs more than one Person to proclaim their Ideals." The King of Team Plasma stated, staring at the black-haired Girl.
"W-Who…is she…" N gritted his teeth as memories of Helena appeared, seeping through Ghetsis's Ability.
Both Hilda and Helena watched as Zekrom, the Deep Black Pokemon opened his red eyes. The Girls smiles, relieved that the Dragon of Ideals has awoken. "Zekrom…"
The Dragon/Electric-type Pokemon gave a thundering roar; electricity sparked at the tail, burning the walls.
"Zekrom has awoken! Now the Battle is even!" Helena exclaims, feeling the ray of hope.
Hilda smiles before turning to Helena, "Helena," She looks at her, telling her something through her eyes.
Helena nodded, understanding what she must do.
The brunette trainer steps forward, staring at the Legendary Dragon. "Zekrom!" The Duel-type gaze down at Hilda, listening to what she got to say. "Can you lend us your power?" She asked.
Zekrom gave another powerful roar, deciding to assist these trainers against his other half and his trainer.
"Thank you!" Hilda stood next o Zekrom, ready to Battle with him.
N was still emotionless, responding to how Ghetsis wanted him to be. "If a Battle is what you want, then a Battle you will get." The King of Team Plasma proclaims, "Reshiram, heed my command and destroy them!"
Reshiram obliges his trainer's command, roaring in response to his orders.
Hilda White/Zekrom vs Team Plasma King: N/ Reshiram
(Insert Battle Vs. (Decisive) N (Pokémon Masters EX) HQ
Reshiram took off, flying in the air to begin the Battle.
Zekrom did the same, taking flight to Battle against his other half.
N held out his hand, commanding the Vast White Pokemon. "Reshiram, Sunny Day!" He commanded.
Reshiram roars, his tail bursting into flames, growing brighter like the sun. The flames spread throughout the Throne room, giving off the feeling of a Sunny day. "Now follow up with Blue Flare!"
Flames spew out of Reshiram's mouth, turning into the hottest color to fire. Reshiram pulls back his head, before releasing a blue Flamethrower at Zekrom.
"Zekrom, repel it!" Hilda ordered, knowing the Blue Flare is powerful with Sunny Day.
The Deep Black Pokemon's body sparks electricity, turning into a blue hue. Zekrom roars, being engulfed by a ball of blue electricity. Once completely engulfed, the Dragon of Ideals rushed toward the blue flames, shielding the trainers that awaken him and deflecting the attack.
The impact was so great that it broke through the ceiling, allowing both Legendary Pokemon to have room.
Outside of the Castle, clouds grew darker as thunder and sunlight mixed and covered the air. Members of Team Plasma and the Gym Leader and the Elite Four all saw the reenacted Battle between Heroes of Ideals and Truth take place.
"Reshiram!"
"Zekrom!"
"Dragon Pulse!" Both N and Hilda exclaim, ordering the same Attack on each other.
Reshiram roars, his mouth glowing an indigo hue as did Zekrom. Both Dragons released a Dragon shaped attack, striking one another.
The Dragon Pulses burst throughout the skies of Unova, their power felt by every Person and Pokemon.
Helena and Kirlia were in awe at the Battle between ancient Pokemon. "S-So t-this is a Battle between two Legendary Pokemon…" Helena spoke in awe; she could feel the Power these Dragons have.
"Kirlia…" Kirlia nodded, even though she's a Fairy-type, she can't par with them.
"Come on, Zekrom…" Hilda looks up at Zekrom, slamming into Reshiram with his body.
"Heh, clearly, you aren't experienced when commanding a Legendary Pokemon." N chuckles, taking note of Hilda sweating, "I've spent much of my time bonding with Reshiram to fully understand him."
N held his hand, giving his next order. "Allow me to show you, Hilda." He spoke, gazing upwards to the sky. "Reshiram, Fusion Flare!" The green-haired King commanded.
Reshiram's roar spreads throughout the skies, his tail began to generate heat before bursting into flames. Soon the flames spiral around the Dragon of Truth and lift his head.
Hilda saw the powerful Attack coming its way. She stares at Zekrom, responding to Reshiram's attack, "ZEKROM! FUSION BOLT!" She exclaims, knowing that both Zekrom and Reshiram share similar Attacks.
Electricity crackles in the Duel-type's tail, sparking the sky in blue bolts of lightning. Zekrom gave a mighty roar as his body began to generate massive surges of electricity.
The Dragons of Legends released their Fusion attacks, colliding with each other. The Attacks gave off a powerful burst of winds, blowing everything in their path.
The two, still unharmed, fly into each other. Scratching, slamming their tails, and releasing their respective Type's Attacks.
Neither one of the Dragons could one-up another, both were equal in power and strength. However, they continued the Battle despite being equal, as long as their chosen Heroes still stand and focused, they won't back down.
The Battle was fierce, nothing in this World could stop both Zekrom and Reshiram from Battling. The Battle lasted at least fifteen minutes by now,
Helena's eyes squint, seeing the Legendary Dragons still not backing down from each other. "I can't believe it…they're still going after a few minutes pass by." She commented,
The young Researcher then looks at both Hilda and N. Their bodies limped a bit as they took deep breaths.
"Blue Flare now, Reshiram!" The green-haired trainer cried out,
"Counter it with Bolt Strike!" Hilda quickly responded to the attack.
Like before, the Dragon's Attacks collided, giving off more powerful waves. Each time both Zekrom and Reshiram Attack one another, the more powerful it gets.
Then Helena remembers the Legend of the Twin Heroes of Unova. "Through the War, both Dragons used up their energy and the War ceased…" She trails off, comparing the power between both Dragons and the trainers. "If the Dragons used up their energy fighting in the War…and the Brothers were connected to the Dragons…then…" She gasps, realizing the Legend has left a few things out.
"If the Dragons were connected to their Heroes/trainers, does this mean they share…" Helena looks at N and Hilda, their conditions was degrading by the second. "The same Bond. A Bond that all Pokemon and trainers have, a Pokemon gets damage so does-Kirlia, we need to stop this Battle!" She exclaims, realizing what this means.
Kirlia nodded, agreeing with her Partner.
"Kirlia, use Teleport!" Helena quickly asked her Partner,
Kirlia nodded, using the Psychic move to teleport somewhere in the Throne room.
N huffs, feeling tired all of a sudden. However, he will prevail, he must in order to bring a new World. His eyes caught a glimpse of light, prompting him to look at the entrance.
"Where did she go!?" The young trainer scans the room, searching high and low for the Ability User.
The next thing he knew, Helena and Kirlia teleported in front of him, catching N off guard. "Wha-"
A loud slap echoes throughout the room, causing much disbelief from both trainers.
N steps back, his eyes gazing over to Helena, her hand still positioned after slapping him, "H-Helen…a…w-what-" His eyes cleared, showing the same Person as before.
Hilda saw Helena had Kirlia teleport them in front of N. She smiles, seeing this is a perfect opportunity to end this Battle. "Zekrom, this is it! Finish Reshiram with a Dragon Pulse!" She yelled to the skies.
Zekrom roars, raising his head before releasing an indigo beam at the distracted Reshiram. The Dragon Pulse collided with the Vast White Pokemon with enough force to force him back inside the Castle. (End Song)
In another part of the Castle, Leafeon, and Pansear have dealt with the finishing blow to Ghetsis's last Pokemon. "Great job, Leafeon." Adam smiles.
"Awesome job, Pansear as always!" Chili cheered for his Pokemon, proud of themselves for taking down Team Plasma's last Sage.
Ghetsis growls, calling back his Pokemon. "Hydreigon, return!" He calls a three-headed Dragon back to his Pokeball, "Damnit all, how did you all win? My Pokemon are stronger than yours combine, how!?" He demanded.
"You see, Ghetsis, you left out one of the most important parts of being a Pokemon trainer," Adam explains to the Sage of Team Plasma.
Chili nodded, crossing his arms at the green-haired man. "And that's the Bond between trainer and Pokemon. Something you clearly lack and ignored," The Fire-type trainer stated.
Ghetsis was fuming with rage, every part of his plan failed. He thought that once N defeated that cursed Alder and the Castle sprouted up around the League, People will submit. But this was not the case.
He then felt something snap, like his control over N has been severed. "NO! It can't be!" Ghetsis growls before hearing and feeling a loud crash above them in the Throne room. "Damnit all! My plans, my goals, they're all gone to ruin!" He cursed.
"Give up, Ghetsis. Team Plasma ends here and now," Adam stated as both Pansear and Leafeon approached him.
"Tch," Ghetsis turns around attempting to run to the Third floor, however…
"Grass Knot!" Two pieces of large Grass burst from the top stairs, tying themselves together,
"Ice Beam!" Blue lightning stuck the Grass Knot, freezing it over to form a wall.
Both Cilan and Cress joined in with their Partners, preventing Ghetsis from escaping. "There's nowhere else to run," Cilan stated.
Cress flips his hair, smiling at the fallen Team Plasma Leader. "Give up, you're defeated,"
The green-haired Sage growls, seeing that he was pinned down. Ghetsis searches for a way out, only to feel someone touching him. "Lord Ghetsis,"
Two members of the Shadow Triad appeared next to him. "N has fallen to Hilda White and Helena Potter. Team Plasma has fallen today," The first Shadow explains the situation to him.
"We need to make sure that you're still around to ensure that Team Plasma will continue." The Second one spoke, advising him to escape with them.
Seeing there's nothing to do, the only thing to do is to retreat. "Alright, let's go,"
"WAIT!" Adam held his hand, about to order his Partner to capture Ghetsis, but he disappeared quickly. He lowered his hand, seeing they couldn't do anything about him now. He then smiles before laughing loudly.
"Professor, why are you laughing?" Chili asked as both Cilan and Cress tended to Concordia and Anthea.
Adam turns to face the Fire-type Gym Leader with the biggest grin. "Because we've won."
N's hand held onto his cheek, still red from the slap he received from Helena. He looks at Helena who's glaring at him, furious at risking his very own life to achieve someone else's goals. "N! You are an idiot! Since when you would kill yourself just to achieve a goal!" She scolded him. (Insert An Unwavering Heart/"Emotion": Remaster (Collab w/ Pokestir ) ► Pokémon Black & White)
"The way you push yourself like that, are you daft to think of the consequence of your actions!?" Helena continued scolding the green-haired trainer. "I swear, you are the most idiotic Child that I've ever seen." She stated.
Hilda blinks, staring at Helena scolding N for pushing himself to the very edge like she was. "W-Wow, I never thought I would see Helena this angry before." She commented, "And to think, I told her to stop N while both Zekrom and Reshiram are out of the room."
"H-Helena…what are you doing here?" N asked, not fully aware of what was happening around him. Suddenly, a large object went crashing down behind him, shattering the pillar next to the path to the Throne.
N turns to see what that object was, only to see Reshiram laying in what was a pool, surrounded by broken shards of pillars. "Reshiram!"
The green-haired trainer shook his head, can't remember what was happening. "W-Wait, hold on. What's going on here? Why can't I remember fully what's happening?" He asked, having a massive headache.
Helena sighs in relief, seeing that Ghetsis's control over N was broken. "Idiot, I'm glad your back." She sighs,
"Kirlia," Kirlia also sighs, holding onto her breath at the unknowable outcome.
"H-Helena, why are you here?" N asked again, seeing the black-haired Girl before him as Zekrom landed next to Hilda. "I-I thought you didn't want to be involved with me after what happened in Dragonspiral Tower?" He asked.
Helena glares at N, saying something she considers to be stupid. "Just because I didn't join you and Team Plasma doesn't mean I won't worry about you." She stated, holding Kirlia a bit tight. "You had us worried about you once Anthea and Concordia told me you were being controlled by Ghetsis."
"I-I didn-wait, what's this about being controlled by Ghetsis?" N asked, still a bit hazy from everything.
Both Helena and Hilda told N about what he did under Ghetsis's control and how he mistreated his Pokemon while under.
N stumbles back, holding his forehead at the revelation he was given by the Girls. "I-I can't believe it…Ghetsis…Father…he used me and made me hurt the Pokemon I cared about…" He looks over to Reshiram, still laying on the ground.
He then looks at his Pokeballs, realizing what kind of Person his Foster Father made him be. "I-I trusted him…and he used me for his selfish and nefarious game…" N huffs, walking toward the Vast White Pokemon.
The Girls watched as N petted the Legendary Dragon, feeling awful for pushing him to his limits. "Reshiram…I'm sorry. I'm sorry I pushed you to your limits and made you endanger my life." N apologizes to Reshiram.
The Duel-type raised his head, shaking it in disapproval. N looks up, surprised by what he said. "You knew about Ghetsis…and you decided to stay with me despite the danger? Why?" He asked,
Reshiram looks at N, communicating with him. "The reason why you stayed with me…is to help show me the Truth of Ghetsis?" N asked, receiving a nod from the Legendary Pokemon.
N shed a few tears before hugging the Dragon for protecting him and realizing the Truth. "T-Thank you…thank you for being there with me and protecting me…Reshiram." He cried, happy that things turned out as they did.
The two waited, giving N the time he needed to let it all out. They waited near the Throne, being far enough to give N his space and also close enough in case he needed to be comforted.
Helena looks at Zekrom, standing beside Hilda. "Zekrom seems to be not reverting back into the Dark Stone." She commented, taking note of how he stood next to the brunette trainer.
Hilda smiles, petting the Deep Black Pokemon's snout. "I guess he decided to stay with me. It must be nice being awake after all these years of hibernation." She said,
Kirlia smiles before hearing footsteps, both large and small heading over to them. "Kirlia," She tugs onto Helena's dress, gaining her attention.
"N, how are you feeling?" Helena asked, both looking at the green-haired trainer. They saw that N still has dry tears running down his face, indicating he cried more recently.
"A bit better, but I'm still unsure of myself and what to do after knowing that Team Plasma's goals were just a way for Ghetsis to gain power," N said, placing his hand on Reshiram's head.
Hilda crosses her arms, looking at N with a question in her mind. "So, what are you going to do now?" The brunette trainer asked,
N looks at Hilda, answering her respectfully. "I'm not sure, I think I need some time to be alone. To reflect what I want to do now that Team Plasma has fallen." He said, walking towards his former Throne, and placing his hand on it with a solemn expression.
"All my life, I was taught that People and Pokemon should not be together. That Pokemon was suffering at the hands of People," N spoke, remembering all the Lessons his Foster Father taught him. "That I'm the only one who can Liberate them all. But after hearing what your Pokemon and what you two taught me…I was conflicted with your and Team Plasma's goals,"
N turns to the Girls, "After the Truth became eminent, I've become lost. Unsure what my purpose was supposed to be…" He said to them. "I think me reflecting on my life could do beneficial for me."
Helena nodded, understanding N completely. "Whatever you choose, N. We'll support you in whatever we can."
"That's right," Hilda nodded,
N smiles, appreciating their understanding of his wishes. "Thank you…both of you…" He walks to the hole's edge, turning to Reshiram who took flight. "Goodbye, Hilda…Helena…and thank you, for not giving up on me."
They watch N as he jumps off the edge, is caught by Reshiram, and takes off into the sky. The Girls watch as the former King of Team Plasma disappears into the Unova sky, free from the tethers that were Team Plasma.
AN: Next chapter is the final chapter for the Unova arc. Then it'll be off to Sinnoh, please leave a comment or review.