Last edited: 07/01/2020

★👑★

White~

Despite the situation going on, the Elite Four members insisted to throw a small party for me. I was very reluctant, as Neo Team Plasma required our attention. However, my voice was left unheard.

N took me outside when people started drinking and dancing as if the building was a club.

"Fresh air is nice, right? Just take a few moments to breathe it in," N suggested.

"I'm just... happy. You don't need to worry anymore, N. I can't guarantee a peaceful world, but I hope Unova becomes a place where Pokémon are respected to a greater level. That's the kind of dream I want to make a reality."

I heard N hum after I said those worlds. Then he turned back and encircled his arms around my waist. I leaned back against his chest, staring up to the starry night sky as each light glistened.

"You're amazing, you know? Those people listened to your words and decided to follow your path. I... I'm happy to have met you in Accumula Town," he admitted.

I breathed, relaxing within his embrace.

"They chose to follow me. I'm just glad to have them... and you, by my side," I admitted.

"Let's stay together, okay?"

I nodded, "Speak for yourself. Don't wander off to a place I can't find you."

My body was turned around, as I faced N who smiled innocently above me. I placed my hands on his chest but decided to wrap them around his neck. His hands gripped tighter on my back, slowly raising one of them up to the back of my head.

"I promise. From now on, I want us... to always stay together," he whispered, pulling my face close to his and sealed his words with his breath.

★𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞★

Most of the people inside the warehouse were laying on the ground, dizzy from partying for hours. The Elite Four members talked with various members of Team Plasma, Rood was resting on the sofa, and Clay was yelling and screaming in the middle of it.

Concordia and Anthea, both who don't drink at all, escorted themselves to the lower area. The noise was loud which irritated their eardrums. Anthea plopped on one of the beds, sighing loudly at the results of the 'party'.

"I'm happy White's taking a step forward, but I think this is ridiculous," Concordia commented.

"There's nothing we can do. However, did you notice N taking White outside?" Anthea questioned.

Concordia nodded, "Yes, I'm sure there's doing some private stuff as we speak. When did you realize that the two loved each other?"

"If you open your eyes to things, it's not that hard to spot. But anyways don't try to stop those two lovebirds. I expect N to be happy by White's side."

"You're right, Anthea. We will hope they stay with each other peacefully."

"This party will surely take up too much room. Thankfully I made sure Gothitelle stays with N to bring him to our other base when needed. Gardevoir should be with her too. N is in safe hands," Anthea stated.

Unbeknownst to the two maidens, Bianca, who understood the situation very well, felt conflicted with the news. She placed her hand over her heart, gripping onto her black undershirt beneath her long white V-neck shirt. Her other hand leaned against the door, preventing her body from doing the same.

"Cheren, you moron... After all these years, you're just too late!" she whispered harshly to herself, neglecting the will to hold her tears in.

Her breath became unsteady. No one heard her among the raging crowd. Yet Bianca wished things would just end, the pain which lingered in her heart to vanquish.

She gasped, choked in her tears, "What should I do...? Who do I support now?"

★𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞★

After what seemed to be a long night, I woke up covered in warmth. I laid in something comfortable, and I wanted to snuggle closer to it. My fingers clenched, where I slowly processed what I had touched.

It was firm, yet still warm... it had a heartbeat.

My eyes opened instantly, and despite the blurriness, I could see clearly what I had been getting comfortable on. I jerked my head up, lifting my body to hover over the man I was with. My fingers had yet to release his shoulders.

N laid peacefully, his eyes closed shut in which emanate a child's look. The sun was up and shone above his face, yet the light didn't stir him one bit. When I looked lower to where my hands were, I was immediately startled.

He wasn't wearing a shirt, and I realized that I wasn't wearing my casual outfit. Instead, I wore a simple white nightgown that reached my lower calf. I noticed my clothes hanging inside the open closet, where the closet stood to the left of the door.

'Take deep breaths,' I told myself.

I removed my hands from N's body and got off the bed. For a moment I debated whether I should change into my casuals, but I felt the urge to wonder what place I was in. It looked familiar too...

However, I did grab my bag and checked to see if my Pokéballs were there. Thankfully, all 5 Pokéballs were inside, with my Pokédex and my other items as well. I sighed to myself and placed my bag back in the closet.

Afterward, I proceeded out of the room and into the living room, where I first noticed a Gothitelle in the kitchen.

"Morning," I greeted.

Gothitelle turned around and nodded her head, which gave off a vibe that reminded me of Anthea. Then, I realized where I was—actually I wasn't here that long ago, wasn't I?

Wasn't this their base—N's second home?

'You should take a shower. It's just by the corner of the hallway,' Gothitelle suggested.

"I probably should."

After understanding that Gothitelle was under the commands of Anthea, I concluded the Gardevoir with Gothitelle was Concordia's. The Gardevoir helped guide me to the bathroom, in case I wasn't able to find it on my own, or if I had just forgotten the location. I didn't object to the kind gesture.

N should be waking up soon. We can catch up more once he does. However, could we really still see each other as friends? No friends would kiss like that.

Maybe I can give our relationship a chance—it's something worth discussing.

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After I finished showering, I grabbed one of the clean towels from the rack and proceeded to dry my hair and body. As I did, I noticed the extra set of clothes set on the sink counter, which turned out to be my usual casual outfit. They were mainly my dress, light jacket, and tights.

Gardevoir must've brought these to me.

I set the towel back on the rack and changed into my casuals, heading out of the bathroom and into the living room. After I sat on the couch, I sighed and recalled the things that happened. My face felt hot even thinking about it.

"White?"

N entered the living room, wearing his black shirt and sand brown pants without his hat.

"Good morning. Gothitelle told me you had finished taking a shower, so I got up to find you. Did you sleep well?" he asked.

"I did. What about you?"

N nodded, in which I sighed in relief. "That's good. I've also had a pleasant sleep, yet I'm still quivering about Neo Team Plasma."

"Speaking of Neo Team Plasma, we should try finding the location of their base. Do you have any speculations on where the base could be?"

N seated himself beside me, wrapping his chin with his fingertips.

"They used a large ice machine to freeze more than ninety percent of Opelucid City. I assume their base should be around an area that has a low temperature at the current moment. That ice... As I've mentioned, only Kyurem holds that kind of power, and its prime location would be the Giant Chasm."

"I've heard of the Giant Chasm, though I have yet to visit the place myself, I'm surprised Kyurem really dwells there," I commented.

"Yes, and I'm surprised Neo Team Plasma has a way to control Kyurem. Two years ago, he used me to control Zekrom, so what kind of method is forcing Kyurem to listen to Ghetsis?"

Ghetsis... not 'father'. N's slowly holding discernment against him if not already. I glanced up at his face, where he held no falter to what he had said a few seconds ago. Should I feel happy for his resolution, or pitiful at this turn of events?

"Whatever Ghetsis is using, I'm sure Kyurem is a victim of this mess. When I flew around Unova, I haven't seen many signs of cold areas besides Twist Mountain. It could be a place that I haven't visited—Humilau City?"

"It's worth a shot. Come on, let's go visit the place. Regardless of whether Neo Team Plasma is stationed there or not, there should be a clue of the truth behind their motives," N declared, standing up from the couch and grabbing my hand, as he began waltzing out of the room.

"Wait, N..."

N turned around, with worry-filled eyes as he noticed me staring at the ground.

"Is something wrong, White?"

I took a deep breath and told him what was in my mind, regarding our relationship with one another.

"I want things to be clear with us. From now on, we're in each other's hearts, okay?"

I felt N press his lips on my forehead, before tousling with my hair. My body shook for a second from skin contact. N chuckled before helping me tie my hair into a ponytail.

"Silly White, I will always have you in my heart even if you didn't like me. I'll love you until the Tepigs fly."

I smiled and wiggled out of his grip to embrace him. He wasn't startled at all but instead embraced me back. After a bit I got on my toes to reach his ears, whispering in his ear with a sincere tone.

"Please call me Touko."

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~Lisa