Pokemon Virus Version Chapter 71: The Promise

Zero's POV

Early in the morning, I, no longer a part of Neo Snagem, was only saying my final goodbyes to those I cared for. There was only ONE person I cared for...

The two of us were in the only remaining piece of Goldenrod that hasn't really been touched by Neo Snagem. It was a dark sanctuary with a perfect view of the western see that bordered Goldenrod. This early as two in the morning, the sanctuary was empty, save for me, Lilligant and Roselia, and my Mother...

"So now it is your turn to leave..." Mother Flora...She's never been one to get emotional, except when it came to her children. When she was separated from Seth and Rosen, she always had a hint of depression, even when Rose was born. But when Rose left the organization, Mother Flora's depression became more apparent. She was the only one to ever truly love Rose, though there wasn't much of any affection between the two.

And now me...

"I saw Seth..." I suddenly said to Mother.

There was a slight delay in her reaction, but it indeed happened. Mother's eyes widened for a split second before returning to normal as she looked out to the western ocean. Her deep blue eyes and long, lovely blonde hair glistened, along with her white dress.

"Lilli?!"

"Rose?!" Both Roselia and Lilligant were very surprised. They both rushed over to me, while Mother had a very interested look on her face. Everyone was anxious to hear about Seth. It HAS been five years since they've seen him...

"Please tell me, how is he?" Mother asked.

"He's got a girlfriend, to start off," Lilligant, Roselia, and I chuckled I then faced the two grass types, "You two will have a new sister, because guess what? He's got a grass type for his starter."

"Roselia!"

"Lilli!" Roselia smiled, while Lilligant nodded her head because she has no mouth. They were both very happy.

"Just like you and Torterra," Mother said with a faint smile.

Though Mother rarely smiled when Rosen wasn't around, she at least smiled more than Seth used to, which was like once a year, if I had to exaggerate.

"...Rose is traveling with him too..." Immediately, everyone fell to a shocked silence, "I know, Seth and Rose traveling together? What are the chances?"

I myself was initially shocked to hear the news. It was the Kimono Girls back in the city that used to be Ecruteak. When they told me that Seth and Rose were traveling together, they told me to 'thank Chapel'. I remember seeing the Missingno-infected girl in Ecruteak myself. Was she traveling with Set hand Rose too?

"So, if Rose and Set hare traveling together, I propose that I look for them. I'll look for them and bring them to you," I smiled, "Just think about it: You and all three of your children under the same roof for the very first time!" Thinking about it was at least enough to get me excited, "Who knows, maybe Seth might know where Rosen is."

I wanted nothing more than for us to be together right now. I looked forward to another one of Mother's rare smiles, but...

"...Mother?" The sight was a first for me. Or at least, the first in a long time. Lilligant and Roselia were also caught off guard.

Tears...There were tears coming from the glistening blue eyes of Mother. She was crying joyfully and silently. She got up, standing on her feet as she stared at the full moon in the distance, "The three of you, Rosen, and of course Lilligant and Roselia..." Mother whispered, "The thought of us all being together one day has kept my soul alive for the past year..."

My two children...I wonder how much they've grown?"

Mother...she was never given a choice on whether or not she wanted Neo Snagem to become a part of her life. Atticus just wouldn't take no for an answer.

"Son, do you really think Neo Snagem will be defeated someday?" Mother asked.

I nodded, "I promise you, I'll reunite the family and take down Neo Snagem. This is..." Abruptly, I turned away from Mother, Lilligant, and Roselia. Silence surfaced between the four of us as I started toward the night of Goldenrod, "This is my exit..."

Promising Mother that I'd get her to see her long lost beloveds...Was it a guarantee? Was I even guaranteed to lay my eyes on Mother Flora ever again? Hmph. With me gone for too long, she could become emotionally lost. I'll visit her every now and then.

"I'll see you soon..."

Rise Of A Hero: Hero Zero

Author's Note:

To be honest, I'm no sure this could even qualify as a chapter. It's just serving as a conclusion to the Rise Of A Hero Arc. But even so, this is STILL the last chapter before we return to our main gang. However, I DID want to give Flora, Roselia, And Lilligant their first bit of 'present day' screen time. Idk, I've been playing Final Fantasy 7 on the PS Vita, and seeing Aerith, or Aeris just inspired me. But anyway, because this kind of doesn't count as a chapter, Chapter 72 will be posted right away.