AN: So I had a thought about what to do in the story, I thought Helena should at least have some Siblings here. The names are at the bottom. Enjoy the Chapter.
Ch 46 One Journey Ends…Another Opens
(Insert Decisive Battle! Steven - Pokémon Masters EX)
It was a fierce match than anything the two trainers faced. Their Pokemon Partners exchanged blows one to the other like a Battlefield.
Swampert's bulk was able to tank Metagross's attacks.
And Metagross's quick thinking was able to evade the Mud Fish Pokemon's attacks.
Powerful Moves were issued by each trainer to their respective Partners. And each one followed suit, this went on for a good while, exchanging Moves.
"Talk about sturdy," Brawly commented on how their friend's Pokemon Partners showed off their strength. "It's like both of them refuse to fall."
Jackie nodded, understanding what the young Surfer was saying. "Yeah. As expected from their Partners." He commented. "They trained them to be their final Pokemon to call out. It's natural they are the strongest."
"But isn't Swampert a new addition to Wallace's team?" Flannery asked, looking at the two boys. "Mudkip was with us since the beginning."
Helena smiles at her friend, "It's most likely Wallace wants to start fresh with a new Partner." She assumes that was the reason. "His other Pokemon were a bit over-leveled since he is Champion."
Roxanne nodded, agreeing with the former Witch. "I bet." She giggled.
"Kirlia!" Kirlia gleefully cheered before an explosion interrupted their conversation.
"SWAMP!" Swampert landed back in front of Wallace, huffing from taking the many attacks from Metagross.
Metagross also landed back in front of Steven. His metallic body has taken the same amount of damage as Swampert. "M…Meta…"
Steven steps forward, seeing Metagross staggering a bit after tanking the Mud Fish Pokemon's attacks. "Metagross, are you okay?" The Steel-blue haired boy asked.
"Meta!" Metagross nodded, still able to Battle despite the damage.
"Can you keep going, Swampert?" The Champion of Hoenn asked his Partner.
Swampert shook his head before slamming his front legs into the ground. "SWAMPERT!" He roars, also determined to continue Battling.
Wallace grins, placing both his hands on his side. "Nice, very nice Swampert!" The Champion cheered. He looks up at his Rival before gripping his scarf. "Steven, this Battle is fun. This was going on for a while," He spoke to the Steel-blue haired boy.
"Yeah, and looks like our Pokemon is still going on strong," Steven commented, looking at their Partners.
"Ah yes, our Pokemon did a fine job Battling. But I do believe we should take it up a notch." Wallace suggested to his Rival, ready to show what he was doing when he left the group.
Steven reached out to his Mega Stock in his pocket, ready to Battle the Champion with Mega Evolution. "You bet,"
Wallace grabs hold of his scarf and dramatically takes it off. "Since you've mastered Mega Evolution, it's natural that I too master this Phenomenon!" The teal-haired Champion tossed his scarf, revealing a Key Stone connecting both ends of the scarf.
"Now behold, Steven!" Wallace tossed his scarf in the air, grabbing his Key Stone causing light to glow. "Beautiful Stone, show us your power!" He smiles,
"Swamp!" Swampert roars as the Mega Stone reacts to Wallace's Key Stone.
The light from the Key Stone and from Swampert's Mega Stone combine. Sawmpert's body began to glow in bright light, "Swampert, Mega Evolve!"
His body began to grow, his hind legs shortened, and his body and his forearms bulked up. More sacks appeared on his arms and the one on his cheeks grew longer.
"SWAMP!" Swampert cried loudly, releasing his powerful energy onto the Battlefield.
The crowds cheered for their Champion successfully Meag Evolved his Partner.
Steven smiles, letting the energy flow through him. "Now this is something I've been waiting for." He looks at Mega Swampert and the Champion. "I'd dreamed of this moment, now it became reality I can fully go out too!"
Steven takes out his Mega Stock, planting his lips on his Key Stone. "Sparkling stone, give our Bond form!" The Key Stone shines brightly upon Steven's touch.
"Meta!" Metagross's Metagrossite reacted to Steven's Key Stone, causing the same reaction. The lights combined as Metagross began to change.
Soon the light disburse revealing Metagross in his Mega Evolved form. "META!" He cried out, releasing the same energy as Swampert,
The crowd cheered even louder at the final Mega Evolved Pokemon Battle in the Champion League.
"This is it! The Battle that will decide who'll be Champion of Hoenn!" Flannery stood up, excited about who would claim the title.
"Come on Steven! Show Wallace what you trained for!" Brawly hollers, punching his fist in the air.
"Wallace! Do your best! We'll be cheering for you!" Roxanne called out to the Champion, supporting him.
"Show Steven who's the Champion, Wallace!" Jackie added, cheering for Wallace to defend his title.
"Kirlia!" Kirlia cheered for both Swampert and Metagross to do their best in the Battle.
"You can do it, Steven!" Helena smiles, looking at the Steel-blue haired trainer down on the Battlefield.
Wallace lets out a joyful laugh at the sight of Mega Metagross. He sighs, holding onto his head, "Now this is what I call a true Pokemon Battle! A Battle between the Region's Champion and a potential Champion." The current Champion was having fun.
The teal-haired Champion grins at Steven, "Now, Steven giving everything you got to defeat me and Swampert!"
"Of course, Metagross! This is it, use Meteor Mash!" Steven held out his hand to his Partner.
"Meta!" the Iron Leg Pokemon's arms took on a metallic hue just as before and charged at the Mud Fish Pokemon. "META!"
Wallace held his hand out, "Catch Metagross with Hammer Arm, Swampert!" He quickly responded to Steven's attack.
"SWAMP!" Swampert's arms glowed an orange hue and grabs hold of Metagross. He was pushed back as his hindlegs were dragged back leaving some dirt dragging with him.
"Now, Bulk Up and toss Metagross away!" The Champion exclaims, holding out his hand to his Partner.
Swampert spun around, still holding onto the Psychic/Steel-type Pokemon in his hands. "Swam…pert!" He lets go of Metagross, spinning in the air.
Wallace held his chest, dramatically holding out his hand. "Now finish this with a Liquidation!"
Swampert roars as his body begins to be enveloped by water, he leaps into the air, pulling back his arm to release his attack.
"Psychic, let's go!" Steven cried out to his Partner.
A blue hue appeared on Metagross, stopping spinning. "Meta!"
Steven stood his ground, "Flash Cannon, full power!" He shouted at his Partner.
"Meta!" Metagross's X once again took on a metallic hue before blasting a silvery beam at the Mud Fish Pokemon.
Both attacks collided and a dust cloud formed that covers both Pokemon, Steven, and Wallace covered their eyes, blocking the dust blowing through their way.
The Steel-blue haired trainer slightly opened his eyes, seeing two large silhouettes fall back to the Battlefield. Rotom Drones approached the Battlefield, recording the end result of the Battle for the records.
It was silence within the audience, patiently waiting for whoever came out victorious. Everyone leans forward, seeing two lights revert both Pokemon back to their original form.
The dust cloud cleared, revealing both Swampert and Metagross still standing. Swampert smirks before passing out and falling to the ground.
The Rotom Drones approached the fainted Starter Pokemon, showing the Mud Fish Pokemon's spiraled eyes on the monitors.
"…" Red raised his hand to Steven's side causing the crowds to go wild. (End Song)
"HE DID IT! HE'S CHAMPION!" Helena stood up from her seat, exclaiming at Steven defeating Wallace.
The crowds burst into cheers at the new legend being born, the new Champion.
"I KNEW IT! I KNEW HE WILL WIN AGAINST WALLACE!" Flannery laughs, standing up from her seat as well.
"WAY TO GO STEVEN! HAHAHAHAHA!" Brawly claps his hands, congratulating his friend for defeating his Rival.
Roxanne shrugs, having a feeling Steven would be able to win the final match. "I always knew he could do it, that's our Steven for you." The brunette commented, giving him applause for his victory.
Jackie smiles, happy for the Steel-blue haired now Champion achieving the dream he's been training for. "Congratulations to you, Steven." He claps his hands for the new Champion.
(Insert Opening (TV Anime Ver). - Pokémon (2019)/Pokémon Journeys OST - Yuki Hayashi)
Later on that day, Wallace stood on a stage, wearing the Champion's cape with the Elite Four by his side. Red and Blanche were behind him, ensuring the transition between Champion goes smoothly.
Steven walks towards Wallace smiling at the momentous occasion taking place.
"There he is, Joseph," Lydia held onto her Husband's arms, very proud of her Son becoming the Champion of their Region.
Joseph applauded loudly, showing his pride for his Son. "THAT'S MY SON RIGHT THERE! WAY TO GO MY BOY!" He exclaims,
Steven approached the stage, now standing before the Champion and Chairwoman.
"Steven Stone, you have completed the Gym Challenge and earned all eight Gym Badges, defeated the Elite Four," Wallace smirks, standing before his Rival. "And defeated me, Wallace Mitchells the Hoenn League Champion." He motions his hand to Steven to kneel,
"Oh," Steven kneels before the former Champion,
"As such," Wallace grabs hold of his white cape, "I bestow the mantel of Hoenn League Champion onto you." He drapes his white cape, the mantel of Champion on Steven.
Steven rose as both he and Wallace turned and faced the citizens of Hoenn of their new Champion. "I present to you, people of Hoenn, your new Champion. Steven Stone!" Wallace raised his hand up as the crowds cheered for a new Champion being born.
Steven smiles, waving to the people. He approached the podium, giving a little speech to monument this occasion. "Thank you, I swear I will be the Champion you all deserve and help Hoenn prosper like the previous Champions before me." He announced as the crowds grew louder. "I'll protect both people and Pokemon alike to make Hoenn even better!"
The Steel-blue haired Champion smiles before landing his eyes on Helena who was smiling down at him. Then it hits him, she'll be leaving as soon dawn breaks tomorrow.
Later that night a party was being held in celebration of Steven's coming. It was larger than anything they had before.
Many people, even the trainers Steven and Brawly face joined the party to celebrate with the new Champion.
Helena giggled with Roxanne as they watched their Pokemon playing together outside at the foray. "I didn't expect this much of a turnout," Roxanne commented, looking back at the party filled with many Pokemon trainers.
"I know, a lot of trainers showed up to the party. I guess everyone just wants to congratulate Steven." Helena commented,
"Definitely, I'm sure that you know that being Champion is a big deal," Roxanne said to the former Witch. "This is pretty much what expect from a party for the Champion." She commented, drinking her soda.
Helena scans the room, she saw Wallace spending time with Brawly as younger trainers approached them and asked him about his Journey,
Jackie was speaking with Professor Ceder about his admission to the Pokemon Ranger School. She looks to the right, seeing both Joseph and Lydia talking to Blanche about League business.
"Say, do you know knew where Steven is?" Helena looked back at Roxanne, curious about where the trainer of the hour was.
Roxanne did a quick search in the room, seeing no signs of the Steel-blue haired Champion. The brunette looks over to "I think he went out to get some air. Though not with his Pokemon since they were just outside." She motions to the foray where Steven Pokemon was with the others.
Helena nodded, spotting the party room's door open ajar. "I think I know where he went," She said, walking towards the door.
"Ellie?" Roxanne questioned where the black-haired trainer was going. She then saw her exiting the room before smiling. "Ah, well I guess she's heading to see Steven."
(Insert An Unwavering Heart/"Emotion": Remaster)
Helena walks down the hall, feeling the cool night breeze coming from an open door. She saw a faint light coming from the right side of the hall and was prompted to follow it.
The former Witch arrived at an open door, leading to another foray into the hotel. Outside was Steven looking up at the moon as his new Champion cape flowed in the sea breeze.
She blushed at the sight of Steven standing like a prince in a fairytale. She cleared her throat before calling out to the new Champion. "Steven?"
Steven flinched before turning around and saw Helena standing at the doorway. "Helena, are you enjoying the Party?" The new Champion asked his friend.
"Yes, the party is going smoothly, and everyone is having fun," Helena informed the first person she met in this World.
"I'm glad to hear," Steven commented, his eyes looking over to the bench coincidently outside with them. He motions his head to the bench, which Helena instantly got.
Soon the two sat on the bench, looking up at the stars in the night sky. They sat in silence, unsure of what to say.
Helena looks over to Steven, trying to figure out what to say. She then looked at the cape he was wearing, the one that Wallace passed down to him. "That cape looks nice, I heard that it's been passed down from Champion to Champion."
"Yeah, it's a Hoenn tressure since the first Champion." Steven stood up, showing the full view of the white cape. "Of course, it has gone through some major changes and patch-up works during the course of history." He chuckles, feeling honored for achieving this type of tressure.
Helena nodded, seeing the seem work of the cape. "It looks like it was hand stitched." She commented,
Steven smiles, "Of course, sewing machines back then were relatively new. Not everyone could afford one, unlike today." He commented, sitting back down next to her.
"You must be very happy to be handed that cape. I bet you're going to wear it like a ceremonial thing." The former Witch commented.
"You bet, this is something best to wear in those types of events," Steven said before asking a question to his friend. "So enough of this stalling, I can easily tell that you are stalling time."
Steven sat back down, looking at Helena. "You can tell me, Helena."
Helena lets out a small chuckle, she leans back on the bench before speaking. "You're right, I… just want to spend some more time with you before I leave tomorrow." She said with a soft smile. "Everyone knew of my trip with the Professor and supports my goal. But I…I don't want to leave."
"You're having doubts?" Steven asked, not wanting her to throw away her dream.
"A-A bit, but I still want to go. Yet at the same time…I don't want to leave you all." Helena smiled as tears started to form in her eyes. "You guys are like…like a family to me. Like Siblings that I never had before."
Steven blinks, before asking her something he wouldn't normally ask. "W-What about me?" He asked.
Helena smiles back at him. "You're different, I can't describe it but…I enjoy everything we do together." She said, unsure how to describe the feeling inside her. "From the moment we first met, the time you comfort me in Mauville City's Gym, the time in the Valley of Steel, the Summer Festival, the Sootoplis City's Contest, the lunch we had, and the time you encourage me to go on the research trip with Professor Ceder…I enjoy every last part of it."
Steven smiles, remembering those times they spent together. He enjoyed those moments with Helena and those moments were something special to him as well. "I understand, it's the same for me." He said to her. "And those moments I'll remember them forever."
"Really?" Helena asked,
"Because those memories…" Steven knew that this is probably the last time they will see each other for a while. "It help me to realize something…something that I didn't think about until recently."
Helena looks at the Champion, unsure what he meant by that. "What's that?" She asked him. A sudden warmth appeared on her lips. It happened so fast; she didn't have time to process what was happening at the moment. Then her Emerald eyes saw Steven's face close to hers.
Steven held onto her cheeks with one hand, kissing her lips. He then leans back and smiled at her, "That…I love you."
"Steven…" Helena blushed red like a Tamato Berry. Was that what kissing felt like? Did he really kiss me?
Many things filled her head, many things she didn't think much of. All she could say was his name.
"I-I'm sorry that was sudden, but…I…sorry, I have so many things to say and…" Steven was flustered, unsure why he just did that to her. He cleared his throat before speaking. "A-Anyways, H-Helena. Don't doubt yourself, I can tell you want to become something you want to be. You're the hardest working person I ever knew, and I hate to see you give up on your dream." He said to her,
Steven gave a stern expression to Helena, "Don't let us hold you back. Besides, you'll be back to Hoenn no time soon." He smiles, "So, tomorrow when you are at the airport don't look back and follow your dream. Just like everyone you came to know." He said,
Helena paused for a moment, letting Steven's words get into her head. She looks up at him and nodded, "Yeah, I can do that." The former Witch said with determination. "I will follow my dream just as everybody else."
The next day, Helena was standing before the terminal to the plane off to a new Region.
Adam Ceder was waiting for his new Apprentice, letting her say her goodbyes to her friends.
Helena hugged Roxanne, "Be sure to call us when you land and any other day you want to chat." Roxanne said, hugging the black-haired trainer tightly.
"I will, Roxy. And make sure you study hard back at the Trainer School." Helena said before moving to Flannery.
The red-haired girl cried, pulling Helena into a big hug. "You better come back! I swear if you don't come back, I will hunt you down and forcibly bring you home." Flannery sobs,
Helena giggled, patting the fiery girl on her back. "Don't worry, Flannery. Hoenn is my home, I will come back." She said, assuring her that she'll be back.
Brawly approached Helena as Flannery lets her go. "Well, this is it Dudette…good luck with your studies and…put 'em there." He extends his arm to her for a handshake.
"Come here you," Helena hugged Brawly, knowing he was holding back the tears.
The Sky-blue haired trainer sniffs before bursting into tears. "GAH! I'M GONNA MISS YOU, ELLIE! YOU'RE LIKE A LITTLE SISTER I NEVER HAVE!" He sobs as Helena hugs him.
Helena chuckles, letting go of her friend. "That means so much to me, Brawly." She said before looking at Wallace.
"Well, you have come so far, Ellie. From a Rookie trainer to an aspiring Researcher, you have grown up so much." Wallace said, happy to partake in the Journey they went on together.
"So what are you going to do now, Wallace?" Helena asked the teal-haired trainer. "You're no longer the Champion and now have plenty of time in your hands." She commented, wanting to know his plans.
The former Champion ponders for a bit before answering her. "Well, there's still Contests being held all over Hoenn. After all, I did study to be a Coordinator at School." Wallace winks at Helena before patting her head. "Be sure to enjoy your new Journey, it's an experience that you will never forget Helena."
Helena nodded, feeling Wallace's hand lifting off from her head. "Thank you, Wallace, and be sure you make it to Top Coordinator."
"Oh, I will Ellie. Just you wait," Wallace chuckles before letting Jackie have a moment with her.
Jackie approached Helena, scratching the back of his head nervously. "So, you're leaving truly." He said,
Helena nodded, "That's right, I'm sorry we didn't spend much time together Jackie." She apologizes to the blonde boy.
"No, don't be. I'm happy that you're exploring the World." Jackie said to the former Witch. "Besides, we're taking similar paths but in a different ways."
"Hmm, you're right. I guess we are," Helena replied to Jackie's comment. "I hope you do well on your training at the Ranger School."
The blonde nodded to Helena's comment, "Yeah same to you on your trip with the Professor." Jackie said, shaking her hand.
Finally, the person who was the last one to say goodbye. Helena blushed, still remembering the kiss he gave last night to her. "Steven…I guess this is the last time we see each other."
Steven nodded, "Yeah, but you'll be back. Just remember what I told you, don't look back just keep going forward."
Helena took a deep breath before letting her worries out. "Okay," She looks up at the Champion, about to head towards her mentor. "Thank you, Steven, for everything. Without you, I don't think I can find my goal on my own."
Steven blushed, feeling the sly stares of their friends watching him. "U-Uh, yeah. Y-You're welcome, Helena." He cleared his throat, watching her leave for the terminal. "Until then,"
Helena waved back at Steven, "Until then…"
She approached the Professor, seeing that she was done saying her goodbyes. "You're ready, Assistant Potter?" Adam asked jokingly, grabbing his suitcase.
"Yeah, I'm ready."
The two went inside the terminal as they boarded the plane to their destination.
-ZZZ- Attention, the Plane from the Hoenn Region to the Galar Region is now departing. -ZZZ- The PA informed the people in Evergrande City's National Airport.
The group went to the windows, watching as Helena's plane take off into the sky.
Steven smiles softly, clutching his heart. "Until then…Helena Potter."
12 Grimmauld Place
It was the middle of the night, and the Order of the Phoenix has returned to their homes for the night. However, Remus, Tonks, and Kingsley stayed, other than that there was no one in the Black's estate.
The front door opened quietly so no sound could escape waking the others. "Okay, things are quiet." Sirius sneakily enters his home with Cedric, Hermione, and Ginny. "As long as you're quiet then you have nothing to worry about."
Hermione turns to Helena's Godfather, "Thank you for letting us search your Family's Library, Sirius." The young Witch thanked the shaggy-haired Wizard.
"No problem, as long as we get some clue where Helena is then I'm all for it," Sirius stated, leading the way to his Family's Private Library. "We're just lucky that I remembered to cover my Mother's portrait before I met up with you guys."
Cedric looks over to the Convict, "Mr. Black, if you don't mind but why are you willing in helping us?" The bronze-haired Boy asked the Wizard.
Sirius turns to Cedric, answering his question. "Simple, I have promised James and Lily to protect Helena and watch over her." He frowns, remembering his promise to his friends. "After the incident with her B-no, I shouldn't be telling you three this."
"Wait, you're going to say something that might be helpful," Ginny stated, "If it's something important then tell us."
"Ginny, it's not the time to ask those types of things," Cedric said as Sirius led them to a large door.
Sirius sighs, turning to the young Wizard and Witches, "No, it's something you all know." He stated, "Helena's disappearance…it happened before...well, not to her per se."
"WHAT!?' They exclaim before hearing Sirius's Mother's portrait moans. They quiet down before asking Sirius what he means by that. "What do you mean, Sirius? What do you mean by 'It happened before?'" Hermione asked,
Sirius took a deep breath before speaking. "It was during the night You-Know-Who killed James and Lily," He explains to the New Trio. "You see, Helena isn't the only child James and Lily have. They have another one, a boy who is one year older than Helena."
"W-Wait, Helena has a Brother?" Ginny asked, shocked by the news.
Sirius nodded, "Yeah when I arrived at Godric's Hallow, I came to the nursery and search through the rubble." The Animagus explains to the three. "But the only person I found was Helena. Her Brother was nowhere to be seen."
Ginny looks at Sirius, coming over from her shock. "Does Helena know?" She asked.
"No, she doesn't," Sirius answered the red-haired girl. "I would've told her, but Dumbledore doesn't want her to find out. He says this is for 'Greater Good' bullshit."
"If I have my way, then I would defiantly tell her," Sirius said, complaining about it. "Even Remus felt horrible for not telling Helena about him. After all, he is his Godson, but he decided to follow Dumbledore believing in that bullshit. But after Helena's disappearance, he's beginning to doubt him."
Cedric was still in shock but shook it off before asking for more details. "Um, if you don't mind again…what does Helena's Brother look like?" The Hufflepuff asked Helena's Godfather.
Sirius chuckles, remembering what the Boy looks like by heart. "He has enchanting blue eyes, Lily said he got them from her Mother. He rarely cries and has a great love for animals."
"I remember one time; an Owl came over and he immediately bonded with it. It was like he could speak to it." Sirius continues, remembering the Boy's love for animals. "But most noticeable was his hair," He smiles, "By God, his hair color was rare, even for Wizard standards."
"What's his name?" Hermione asked, now getting curious about Helena's long-lost Brother.
Sirius smiles, never forgetting his name. "Nicola, Nicola Charlus Potter."
AN: How do you like it? It's obvious who Helena's brother is, I recently found my Black version game and played it after so long. Man, I love N's character. anyways please leave a comment or review.
New Potter Family
Natural (Nicola) Harmonia Gropius Potter- Age 22
Helena Lillian Potter- Age 21
Anthea Potter – Age 21
Concordia Potter – Age 20