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Ch 68 N's Castle
Hilda, Helena, and Adam entered the Castle of Team Plasma's King. Their Partner Pokemon are with them, protecting them from any Team Plasma Grunts stationed within.
Helena steps forward, looking around N's Castle. The Castle itself was impressive and elegant, like the Castles she had seen in her old World. "This is…impressive, the Castle looks like a replica of the ones in the Medieval Age." She commented.
"Yeah, Ghetsis must've been really obsessed with the Legends of the Twin Heroes," Hilda commented, recognizing some structural similarities between Relic Castle and Dragonspiral Tower. "I recognize those Pillars from the Ruins,"
"Your right, Hilda," Adam added, also seeing the similarities between the Ruins. He then shook his head, focusing on the task at hand. "But this isn't the time to be dazzled by the architecture of the Castle."
Both Helena and Hilda nodded, getting serious at this point. "Right, let's get going."
The group ran down the halls until they saw the door open. "Hold on! Grunts might be coming from that room!" Hilda exclaims as both she and Emboar got ready to Battle.
Adam saw a familiar blonde hair, indicating that they were there. "Wait, we need to go in this room." He informed the Girls behind her.
"Huh? But the Throne room is…is…" Hilda realize that they were going off without knowing where their destination was.
"Don't worry, Hilda. We have a few Allies within Team Plasma that's willing to help." Helena explains to the brunette trainer.
Hilda raised an eyebrow, not getting what her friend meant. "Huh?" The group enters the room where their secret Ally has opened for them.
Once inside the room, Hilda and Emboar saw the secret Ally that Helena and Professor Ceder were talking about. Inside the room was N's Sisters, Anthea, and Concordia, and along with them were the Straiton City Gym Leaders. "Cilan, Chili, Cress, w-what are you three doing here?" Hilda asked the Triplets. The three were dressed as Waiters of a Restaurant, however, they were more than that.
"Isn't it obvious, Hilda?" Chili asked the brunette trainer, crossing his arms.
"We're here to help," Cress added, placing his hand on his side. "It's the only reason why we're here." The blue-haired Gym Leader flips his hair,
Cilan cleared his throat, "Chili, Cress, that's enough. Remember what we came here for." He smiles at his Brothers before turning to Hilda and Helena. "We'll be holding back any Team Plasma Grunts who are trying to stop you." The Grass-type Gym Leader informed the Holder of the Dark Stone.
Cress nodded, "That's right, so don't worry about us and focus on Battling N." The Water-type Gym Leader stated.
"Anthea, me, and Helena will be helping out by healing your Pokemon if you need to," Concordia stated, truly wanting to help out.
Helena nodded, "Ponyta knows Heal Pulse, so if anything happens know that Ponyta and I can help." The black-haired trainer stated,
"Kirlia!" Kirlia tugs on Helena's dress, indicating that she'll help too.
"I know you want to help, Kirlia and we appreciate your dedication." Helena smiles down at her Partner.
"Since Cilan and Cress and I assume, Professor Ceder is going to be helping them. Who's going to protect you three?" Hilda asked, wanting to know if they could defend themselves.
The red-haired trainer chuckles, standing proudly at Hilda's question. "Don't worry your pretty head, Hilda." Chili smiles, ensuring the three will be well-guarded. "Both me and Pansear are going to act as their Bodyguards while my Brothers and the Professor handles the Grunts."
Helena smiles at the Fire-type Gym Leader, appreciating his help. "I knew we can count on you, Chili," She said, placing their lives into Chili's hands.
Chili blushes, seeing Helena looking at him with an innocent expression. "N-N-No problem." He said a bit flustered from Helena thanking him. "A-Anyways, let's get going! I'm sure everyone outside is waiting on us to finish the job here!" The red-haired Gym Leader stated,
"Right, all right everyone; let's defeat Team Plasma!" Hilda exclaims, giving motivation to the group in their victory.
They all cheered, heading out into the Castle Halls where they encountered the many Grunts who were stationed in the many Hallways.
"Pansage, Vine Whip!" Cilan held out his hand to the green Monkey-like Pokemon.
"Pansage!" The Grass Monkey Pokemon leaps in the air as vines hurl at the Grunt's Pokemon.
Cress flips his hair, ordering his Partner to push Team Plasma's Pokemon back. "Panpour, Water Gun!" The Water-type Gym Leader said,
The Spray Pokemon obliges his long-time Partner, pulling back his head. "Panpour!" A stream of water burst out from Panpour's mouth, dealing extra damage to the Ground-type Pokemon, Team Plasma brought out.
"Excellent work, my Friend!" Cress smiles at his Water-type Partner. The blue-haired trainer turns to Hilda.
"Leafeon, Aerial Ace!" Adam held out his hand to the Grass-type Pokemon,
Wings grew from Leafeon's back, dashing forwards to the Grunts to take them out.
"Pansear, Flamethrower, let's go!" Chili grins, punching the air.
"Pansear!" The High Temp Pokemon released a powerful Flamethrower, scaring the Grunts and their Pokemon away.
Helena looks before her, seeing the Elemental Monkeys and her Mentor's Partner feeling worn out. "Ponyta, use Heal Pulse on everybody!" The young Researcher said to the Unique Horn Pokemon.
Ponyta neighs and her Horn glows a pinkish hue before spreading the Heal Pulse to her Allies.
Anthea turns to Hilda, wanting her to go ahead of them. "Hilda, get going to the Throne room. It's on the Third floor, the door is not easy to miss." The pink-haired girl informed Hilda where to find N.
"That's right, go," Cilan stated, turning his attention back to the Battle before him, "We'll handle things here."
Hilda nodded, appreciating everyone providing her backup. "Thanks, everyone." The brunette trainer ran down the Hall and up the stairs.
A few minutes in, Hilda made it through the Castle with ease. She encounters a few Team Plasma Grunts, however, they were no match for her and Emboar.
Soon Hilda reached the Third Flood of N's Castle, "Finally, after going through the many Grunts, we've reached the Throne room." She looks at Emboar, responding to her comment.
"Emboar," The Mega Fire Pig Pokemon replied,
Hilda slaps her cheeks, getting ready to face her Rival one more time. "Alright, let's go in." She said, ready to face the King of Team.
Emboar follows his trainer to the Throne room door only to stop and held his arm to protect her. "Boar…" The Fire/Fighting-type growls, glaring at the pillar next to them.
The brunette trainer took note of her Partner's uneasiness, "What is it, Emboar?" Hilda's eyes shift to the pillar before seeing someone stepping out from behind it.
"Welcome, Holder of the Dark Stone." Ghetsis greeted the young trainer with open arms. "To the Castle that appeared as if were enveloping the Pokemon League is a symbol." The Leader of Team Plasma said to Hilda.
Ghetsis smiles at the one who holds the slumbering Zekrom. "It means Unova will change." He said, "The King of this Castle is the strongest trainer in the Unova Region and soon the entire World."
"He is accompanied by the Legendary Pokemon of Truth. He has defeated the Champion, Alder." Ghetsis announced to the young trainer. "Added to all that, his heart burns with the desire to improve the World."
The green-haired Man held his chin, "If that's not what makes a Hero, what more do you need?" Ghetsis asked before ranting to his heart's content. "Now that the stage is set; we can seize People's minds and hearts."
He held his hands out, relishing the upcoming era they were about to enter. "We can bring into the being the World that-no, Team Plasma, our King desires more easily than you can imagine!" Ghetsis smirks at Hilda.
"What are you saying? You sound like a madman ranting about some dream they have when asleep." Hilda stated, questioning what Ghetsis's motives are now.
"My dear Girl, you are the one who misunderstands." Ghetsis laughs at the brunette trainer. "We and only we will use Pokemon, and we shall rule the powerless populace!" He said, not even hiding, that he dropped his act as a Sage he once showed to Unova.
Hilda caught on, catching what Team Plasma's true motives are. "So that's it. You only used N to accomplish your selfish goals and rule the entire World." She stated,
Emboar huffs, angered by what Ghetsis has done. "Emboar!" Smoke puffs out of the Duel-type's snout.
Ghetsis only laughs at what Hilda said, not denying anything she just said. "It's true, I've kept my silence so none could piece together what I planned. The only Person that could easily see through my scheme is that Helena Potter Girl." He growls at the failed attempt to bring her to his side.
"Helena?" Hilda asked, seeing Ghetsis's deranged expression.
"Indeed, that Ability User is a Wild Card; I could tell by sensing her like all other Ability Users," Ghetsis stated, regretting that he didn't do anything about her. "That Girl should be dealt with when given that chance."
Hilda growls at what she hears from Ghetsis's mouth. "N would never let you harm Helenna. He-"
Ghetsis grins, "Oh, I know and that's why I had a little chat with him after he failed to take her." The green-haired said, proud to say what he has done to N. "Now he's more obedient and easier to control."
"You Bastard!" Hilda exclaims, figuring out that N is now under his control. She has heard that Ability Users have unique powers, but this is the first time she heard of one that could control another.
"If you wish to free N then go ahead, face him. Or would you rather capture me while N is preparing to take over Unova? Note, I ordered him to use any means necessary to get what I want. " Ghetsis offered his hand to Hilda, the Hero of Ideals. "The choice is yours, Hilda White."
Hilda hated how things turned out like this, knowing that she was alone; there was only one path to take. "You won't get away from this, Ghetsis. Emboar, let's go!"
Emboar looks at the Leader of Team Plasma before following Hilda into the Throne room.
"Typical, the Hero always chooses the path that will threaten the World," Ghetsis commented to himself, turning to the stairs next to him. "Now, to finally deal with the one who threatens my plans." He walks down the stairs, ready to finally confront her.
Inside the Throne room, Hilda and Emboar rushed in. When they arrived, they were met by the Person they came here to defeat.
Hilda saw N, completely different from the last time they met. His eyes were emotionless, acting like a Puppet for someone.
The green-haired trainer took note of the arrival of his Rival. He lifts his head, speaking to her. "What I desire…is a World for Pokemon, and Pokemon alone." N stood up from his Throne,
"I will separate Pokemon from People, so Pokemon can regain their original Power." N walks forward, heading towards Hilda,
"It's time to settle this once and for all," N spoke, still treading over to the brunette.
"My determination is absolute,"
Hilda turns to Emboar, wanting him to return to his Pokeball. "Emboar, you're my last resort. Please return." She asked her Partner.
Emboar understood what his trainer was saying. "Boar," Hilda took out two Pokeballs, one to call back the Duel-type and the other as her starting choice.
"I will prove the value of my beliefs even if it means my Pokemon Friends get hurt." N walks over to Hilda, taking out his first Pokemon. "Since you've come this far, I believe you are equally determined."
"If that's so, prove it to me." N walks to a point, now standing on what resembles a Pokemon Battlefield. "Show me the depths of your determination." He proclaims, ready to begin the Battle.
Hilda glares at N, wanting to ask him something before they Battle. "Let me ask you before we start, N," Hilda said, staring at the green-haired trainer.
N just stares at Hilda, waiting for her to ask him a question. "What is it?"
"Helena; do you really think that since she refused to join Team Plasma, she'll stay away from you?" Hilda asked, hoping this will bring out the real N from the Puppet one. "Do you really think after discovering that you were King of Team Plasma, she'll forget you?"
Hilda steps forward, knowing that Helena has developed a bond with N. And with a bond like that, should be able to break him free. "N, tell me. Do you really not think Helena wouldn't be worried about you? She's right here in this Castle of yours as we speak!"
The green-haired trainer closes his eyes before opening them. "Helena Potter is no concern to me. It doesn't matter what she thinks now, all that matters is that I will defeat you." N responded.
Hilda frowns, seeing he's in too deep in Ghetsis's control. "Fine then, if talking won't let you see reason then a Battle it is."
"At last, I've been anticipating this moment." N took out his Pokeball, ready to send out his first Pokemon.
"GO!" The two Rivals send out their first Pokemon and their Battle started.
On the First Floor, the Straiton Gym Leaders were doing well in holding off the Grunts with the assistance of Leafeon taking care of the Grunts while Ponyta and the Sisters healed them.
Suddenly the entire Castle shook, indicating the Battle between the King of Team Plasma and Hilda went underway. "That tremor just now, Professor. You think it's-"
"Must be them, Helena," Adam stated, assuming the same thing as his Apprentice. He looks at Helena, smiling at her to make the situation positive. "Let's not think about Hilda and N, just focus on what we're doing now."
Helena nodded, understanding what the Professor was trying to do. "Right, thank you, Professor." She appreciated the sound advice he gave.
Concordia looks at Anthea, seeing they're about tired. "Anthea, I don't think we can go for much longer. I'm getting tired myself," She huffs, healing none stop the Elemental Monkeys.
"I know, Sister; but we need to hold out a little bit longer until Hilda gets to N," Anthea stated, smiling at their goal once things are done here. "It's lucky that the Shadow Triad was able to keep his Brothers at bay for us."
"Yes, it'll be another problem if those two appeared now." Concordia halted, sensing something sinister behind them. She left her position and immediately heads straight for Helena. "HELENA, LOOK OUT!"
Helena saw the blonde girl leaps to her, pushing her to the ground. Suddenly four Shadow Balls came straight down the stairs, hitting Concordia instead of Helena. "Concordia!" The black-haired girl exclaims, going to the blonde's side.
Adam turns around, hearing the commotion from the back. "Helena, what happened?"
"What a foolish Girl you are, Concordia." Adam looked up, hearing a disgusted tone of voice coming from the top of the stairwell. Gazing upwards, he saw where that Shadow Ball Attack originated from.
"Both you and Anthea have betrayed Team Plasma. What a foolish move you two did." Ghetsis said from the top of the stairs. Next to him was a Sarcophagus-like Pokemon with four ghostly arms that were coming from within the Pokemon.
Anthea quickly approaches the two, healing her Sister from their Foster Father's Pokemon Attack. "We only did this to free N from your control." The pink-haired Girl stated, standing up against their Father. "We have seen who you truly are, Father," Anthea stated, glaring at the Man.
Concordia coughs, prompting Helena to hold her. "Concordia, wait. You have taken a lot from Cofagregious's Shadow Ball." The black-haired trainer stated.
Kirlia nodded, standing next to the blonde. "Kirlia, Kirlia…"
"N-No, I-I must speak my mind, Helena." Concordia coughs, looking at the green-haired Sage. "Ghetsis, you used us. You have raised us as tools for your plans for World domination and subjugating Pokemon."
"Yes, we heard you speak to N, Ghetsis. You never cared for either of us, just achieving your own selfish goals." Concordia stated, receiving no reaction from Ghetsis.
Ghetsis just smirks, not caring about his two Foster Daughters' opinions. "So what if you know my true motives? It doesn't matter now." The Castle shook once more like before, indicating that the Battle above was fierce.
The green-haired Sage smiles, hearing the Battle taking place above them. "Seems like Hilda is having trouble with N. I expected that much since I made him forget what he's really fighting for." Ghetsis laughs, loving how events turn out.
Helena frowns, not liking how this Man used N like some tool, or both Concordia and Anthea for that matter. She felt Anthea's hand on her shoulders, prompting her to face the pink-haired Girl. "(Helena, go to the Throne room and help Hilda free N. I know you can bring sense back to him.)"
"But what about you all? You might need some Healing-"
"Don't worry about that, leave Ponyta with us," Anthea stated, wanting to do what's right for everyone. "N needs you more than ever,"
Adam nodded, agreeing with the young Girl. "I agree, we need to end this now or never. I know you can do it, Helena." The blue and blonde-haired Professor said,
Helena nodded, standing up from the floor and leaving Concordia to Anthea's care. "Oh? What's this? Are you going to Battle me, Helena?" Ghetsis asked, ready to sick Coffagregious on her.
"If so, Cofagregious use Dark Pulse!" Ghetsis didn't hesitate, he wanted to get rid of this pest once and for all.
The Coffin Pokemon laughs, "Coffagregious!" He sent a Dark Beam at Helena with great speed.
Helena held out her hands, "Kirlia, Moon Blast!" She ordered her Partner to counter the Attack.
"Kirlia!" The Emotion Pokemon raised her arms as a Moon appeared, a beam blasting its way through the Dark Pulse, hitting the Ghost-type in the process.
"COF!? REGIOUS!" Cofagregious was hit by the Fairy-type Move, stagging backward.
Ghetsis scoff, seeing that Attack from the little Pokemon. "Is that really all you have?" The Sage asked,
"No, this is just a distraction," Helena smirks, catching Ghetsis off guard.
"What!?"
"Leafeon, Trailblaze!" Leafeon dashed forward in a green aura, the Verdant Pokemon slammed into Cofagregious,
However, that wasn't enough to bring him down, "Pansear, Fire Blast!" The High Temp Pokemon leaps in the air, releasing a star made of fire at the Ghost-type Pokemon.
"Pansear!" Pansear landed in front of Helena and the others while Leafeon joined them.
Chili and Adam stood next to Helena, having Ghetsis in a corner. "Helena, we got Ghetsis handled here." The red-haired Gym Leader said.
"Go and help Hilda," Adam said, knowing she can do it.
Helena nodded, turning to her Partner. "Come on, Kirlia. We got to save N!" She said, allowing Kirlia to climb on her.
Ghetsis gritted his teeth, seeing the black-haired trainer heading towards him. "Don't think that I would let you get through that easily!" He held his hand at Helena, "Cofagregious, attack!"
"Cofagregious!" The Coffin Pokemon got up from the ground, walking on all fours to stop Helena from climbing the stairs.
"Pansear stop him!" Chili cried out as his Partner leaped into action.
"Pansear!" The Fire-type released a powerful Flamethrower, creating a wall of fire between Helena and Kirlia from Ghetsis ad Cofagregious.
Helena smiles, turning to Chili and Pansear for providing cover. "Thanks, Chili!" She waved at the red-haired trainer before running up the stairs.
Ghetsis growls, about to follow Helena but Leafeon stood in his way. "Nope, you're not going after her, Ghetsis," Adam smirks at the Ability User.
"Damn you…" Ghetsis growls,
Running through the Castle, Helena huffs, still having a long way to go until she reaches the Third Floor. "Kirlia…" Kirlia saw that the Second Floor was massive, taking a long time to even get to the next set of stairs.
"I know Kirlia, but we have to keep going. For N's sake-" Helena paused, hearing some commotion just a bit in the direction where they were heading. "Oh no, Grunts…" She looks around, searching for a place to hide.
Kirlia assists too, noticing a door right beside them. "Kirlia, Kirl!" She pointed to the room, indicating that's where they should hide.
Helena nodded, accepting Kirlia's suggestion to hide. "Good eye, Kirlia." They quickly head inside the room, avoiding the Team Plasma Grunts passing by.
Once inside, Helena and Kirlia took a breather after running for a long time. "That was close, Kirlia." She smiles at her Partner.
"Kirlia," The Duel-type nodded, agreeing with Helena. "Kirlia?" Kirlia looks before her, seeing they've stumbled into a strange room.
"Huh? What are you look…ing…at…" Helena paused, seeing the room they were in. It was rather out of place in a Castle such as the one they are in.
(Insert The Pokémon Child, N (N's Room): Remastered ► Pokémon Black & White)
The room itself was a room that a Child would dream of. Painted blue skies and detailed clouds on the wall, a soft carpeted play area with a bunch of toys in one area, a small basketball hoop on the left,
Right at the center was a large ramp that someone could skateboard on, and to tie it all in was a bed large enough for a growing Child.
Walking around, and exploring the room, Helena and Kirlia got a sense of loneliness and sadness. "Whoever lived in this room must be really lonely…"
"Kirlia…"
Helena walks towards the bed, looking around in curiosity. Then her eyes caught something that was off in this room. No, not in the room, but off in the entire World of Pokemon.
Reaching for the item, Helena looked at the thing in her hands. "Is this…a Wolf plush?" Helena asked herself, knowing there was no Pokemon that looked like the toy in her hands.
It was a regular Wolf; not a Lycanroc Day Form or Dusk Form, not a Mightyena nor a Herdier. But a regular Wolf plush from her old World, "What is this doing here?"
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