The Past (Prologue)

This is just the game dialogue you don't have to read it.

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2 and a half years ago...

The first time I met him was in Accumula Town.

~I know there's something in the wake of your smile. I get a notion from the look in your eyes. You've built a love but that love falls apart. A little piece of heaven turns to dark.~

He began talking about him being able to talk to Pokémon. At first I thought he was crazy, then I began to believe him. "Yes, they're talking. Oh. Then, you two can't hear it, either... How sad. My name is N. Well, White, is it?"

~Listen to your heart when he's calling for you. Listen to your heart. There's nothing else you can do.~

"Let me hear your Pokémon's voice again!" We battled I remember he battled with a Purrlion. I never saw that Purrlion again. I defeated him easily and he looked shocked. "I never expected to hear Pokémon say such things..." He talked some more and left leaving us confused. It was funny I don't think I ever told him my name, but he somehow figured it out.

The next time I met him was in Nacrene City. "I... want to see things no one can see. The truths of Pokémon inside Poké Balls. The ideals of how Trainers should be. And a future where Pokémon have become perfect... Do you feel the same?" I responded with a simple yes and he responded. "That so? I think my friends and I should test you to see if you can see this future, too." He battled me and I defeated him again. "I cannot see the future yet... The world is still to be determined... Right now, my friends aren't strong enough to save all Pokémon. Maybe I can't solve the equation that will change the world. So, I need power... Power enough to make anyone agree with me. Now I know what power I need. Zekrom! The legendary Pokémon that, along with the hero, created the Unova region. It's my turn to become that hero--and you and I will be friends!" He left again and, again, left me full of wonder.

The third time I saw him was at Nimbasa City. "You're looking for Team Plasma, right? They ran into the amusement park. Come with me." We walked into the small park. "They're not here. Let's ride the Ferris wheel and see if we can spot them. I love Ferris wheels. The circular motion... The mechanics... They're like collections of elegant formulas." Once we were about half way up he again spoke, something I wish I never heard. "First, I must tell you... I am the king of Team Plasma." At that time I was actually thinking about jumping out the door, then again he spoke at the top. "Ghetsis asked me to work with him to save Pokémon." Then halfway back down again. "I wonder how many Pokémon exist in this world..." Once off the ferris wheel he spoke to me.

"There's no problem. You're part of the people we brought in to help us save the Pokémon. So, you're under my protection, as well." He turned to the Plasma grunts. "Go, quickly, and let my battle cover your retreat. ...Now then, White, do you follow my logic?"

Again I responded with a yes and he responded. "If true, your words please me. Ah. Then... The future I envision... Perhaps I can't beat you here and now, but I'll battle you to buy time for these members of Team Plasma to get away!" We battled for the third time and again I defeated him. "The result was the same... But you... Who are you? You're quite strong. But I have a future that I must change. And, for that future... I'll defeat the Champion and become unbeatable, unlike any other! I'll make all Trainers free their Pokémon! Just try and stop me! If you want to be together with Pokémon, your only hope is to collect the Badges from each area and head for the Pokémon League! Try and stop me there, if you dare! If your conviction is not strong enough, you will never be able to defeat me." Then again he left and I couldn't stop thinking about him.

The fourth time I saw him was in Chargestone Cave.

"I told Ghetsis about you and your friends. After I did, he apparently used the Shadow Triad to find out about you. Cheren is pursuing the ideal of strength. Poor Bianca has faced the sad truth that not everyone can become stronger. And you are not swayed either way--more of a neutral presence. Which is apparently a good thing. Team Plasma will be waiting for you ahead. Ghetsis wants to see what kind of Pokémon Trainer you really are."

Before I battle him he says.

"Many different values mix together, and the world becomes gray... That is unforgivable! I will separate Pokémon and people, and black and white will be clearly distinct! Only then will Pokémon become perfect beings! Yes, that is my dream! That is the dream I must fulfill! White, do you have a dream of your own?" Again I responded with a yes. "You have a dream... That's wonderful. I'll learn just what kind of dream you have--in battle!" We battled and I defeated him, again. "Tsk! Why? Is it impossible for me to win while feeling bad about being a Trainer? As if I could pursue my ideals with something as meaningless as a battle! As if that could make me worthy to become friends with the legendary Pokémon!" He fusses with Professor Juniper before he leaves. Every time I'd encounter him, I began to believe he wasn't Team Plasma's king. He didn't seem like the evil one, but Ghetsis did.

The fifth time we encountered was at Mistralton City.

"They may say it is for understanding one another better, but what Trainers really use battles for is to compete... And they hurt each others' Pokémon! Am I the only one who finds this terribly painful? Whatever... I'm going to talk to your Pokémon. I've been living with Pokémon since I was born, so it's easier for me to talk with them than with people. ...Because Pokémon never tell lies." He begins to talk to my Serperior.

"Hey, Serperior. Would you tell me what kind of Trainer White is?" Once Serperior finished talking N speaks again. I looked at him crazy then the next thing he said made me believe he could speak to Pokémon. "OK, OK, got it. So White was born in Nuvema Town, lives with Mom and twin brother, Black, and was given the Pokédex to start off a journey to see the world. Still, this Serperior trusts you for some reason. That's good! If every person and Pokémon cared about one another like you two do, I could watch over the future of people and Pokémon without having to liberate Pokémon from people who just use them." He changes the subject. "Ghetsis is using Team Plasma to search for some special stones--the Light Stone and the Dark Stone... These stones hold the essence of two legendary Pokémon. It is said that when they lost their physical form, they fell into a slumber and were transformed. Now, they wait for the hero's arrival... I shall resurrect a legendary Dragon-type Pokémon from one of these stones, and become its friend. That will show the world that I am the new hero. Everyone will follow what I say!" He becomes encouraged. "My vision is to change the world without using force. Trying to change the world by force will just make others resist. If people resist, the ones that will be hurt are the innocent Pokémon used by foolish Trainers. You understand. Pokémon are not just tools for people to use!" I nod my head. "As a result... Pokémon and Trainers who care about one another, like you and your Pokémon, will be separated. And that does break my heart a little." Once again he leaves and leaves me with a strange feeling inside my heart.

The sixth time we met was at Dragonspiral Tower.

"What do you think, White? How do you like the powerful form of the Pokémon who appears before and fights beside the hero that will lead the way to a new world? Now, Zekrom and I will head to the Pokémon League and defeat the Champion! This will be the last of the Pokémon battles that hurt Pokémon so. A world for Pokémon alone... It's finally going to be a reality. If you want to stop me, you must become a hero as well! That's right! When Zekrom's counterpart, Reshiram, recognizes you, we will finally be even, and then you can try to stop us. Well, what will you do? My prediction... If the future that I see is true, you will meet Reshiram. The Pokémon with you believe in you so strongly... Will you be the one who interferes with my formula for changing the world? If you want to protect the bonds between Pokémon and people, you must search for Reshiram! I'm sure it is waiting for you in the form of the Light Stone."

We didn't battle which I was kinda relieved because my pokemon needed a rest. I watched him hop onto Zekrom and fly to wherever he was heading to next. I knew straight away what I needed to do and that was to find Reshiram.

I found the light stone, but it never awakened. The next time we met was after I defeated the elite four. "It's over! Never again will Pokémon be made to suffer or be held captive by humans. It's all thanks to my friend, Zekrom! You may have the title of Champion... But you can't stop me with just a title. Your soft heart has left you weak. Years ago, you lost your Pokémon, your partner, to sickness. In order to forget the pain in your heart, you wandered Unova... Who knows how long it's been since you've had to fight with your full strength? I actually kind of like that about you, though. As a Trainer who far outmatches the Champion, I shall issue an order across Unova: Trainers of the world, free your Pokémon! You and I both put our beliefs on the line and fought with all our strength. And I won. Do not say another word." He turns to me. "...I've been waiting. In the future I envisioned, you obtained a stone. And, indeed, you have. That Light Stone... Zekrom is responding to it. Stop. This is not a suitable place for the legendary dragons! From the ground, rise up! The castle of Team Plasma! Surround the Pokémon League!" His castle rises from the ground and stairs penetrated the Pokemon League. "What has just appeared is Team Plasma's castle. The king's words will resound from the heights to all below. You must come to the castle, as well. Everything will be decided there. Whether Pokémon will be liberated from people, or whether Pokémon and people will live together... We will see whose belief is stronger... And our result will change the world." He walked up the stairs to his castle. I chased after him after speaking with the champion, Alder. Right when I walked through the door I was to fight the 7 sages, but some friends took over for me.

As I went up the stairs someone in the Shadow Traid helped me along the way. He or she, I couldn't really tell, showed me the room N grew up in. He/she said that they didn't feel anything when they entered the room, but maybe I would. I went into that room and was devastated by what I saw. The whole room was just... depressing. I was full of remorse the room just made me sad. The Shadow Traid was right, I did feel something. I felt like I just needed to give N a hug, hoping that I could possibly make it better, even though I knew I wouldn't.

Before I went to the room with N to battle him one last time I was confronted by Ghetsis and he told me. "Welcome, holder of the Light Stone. The castle that appeared as if it were enveloping the Pokémon League is a symbol. It means Unova will change. The king of this castle is the strongest Trainer in the world. He is accompanied by the legendary Pokémon. He has defeated the Champion. Added to all that, his heart burns with the desire to improve the world. If that's not what makes a hero, what more do you need? Now that the stage is set, we can seize people's minds and hearts. We can bring into being the world that I--no, that Team Plasma--desires more easily than you can imagine! We and only we will use Pokémon, and we shall rule the powerless populace! I've been waiting so long for this! I've kept my silence so no one could piece together what I planned. Now, those painful days are at an end Go! Onward! Discover whether you have what it takes to be a hero! Go! Holder of the Light Stone! In this room, you can learn whether you, too, can be a hero!" He steps off to the side and let's me walk through.

I enter to the main room and meet N sitting on his throne.

"What I desire is a world for Pokémon, and Pokémon alone. I will separate Pokémon from people, so Pokémon can regain their original power. It's time to settle this once and for all! My determination is absolute! I will prove the value of my beliefs even if it means my Pokémon friends get hurt! Since you've come this far, I believe you are equally determined. If that's so, prove it to me! Show me the depth of your determination!" He looks to see if Reshiram is with me.

"You came all this way to battle me... But Reshiram is not responding. You haven't yet been recognized as the hero, have you? How disappointing. I actually kind of liked you a little." Butterfrees just fluttered in my stomach. "Through our many battles, I got the feeling that you might be a Trainer who truly cares for Pokémon!" How much right then that I wanted to fight back and yell at him saying I do care for Pokémon, but for some reason I couldn't find the words. N continues. "But I was kidding myself. The idea of Trainers getting to know each other through battles is ridculous! You have two options. Challenge me to a fight you can't win, or leave this place and watch the birth of a new world where Pokémon are free of people! Zekrom! Come to me!" At that moment Zekrom makes a giant hole in the wall behind us and walks in. At that same moment my light stone begins to glow. "Your Light Stone is... I mean, Reshiram is..." It grows bright and Reshiram appears before us. "Zekrom and Reshiram... They were once one life. One Pokémon. Complete opposites, yet the same. Zekrom and Reshiram are Pokémon that appear before the hero they recognize. Ah... I see. You really are a hero, too. I'll tell you what that Pokémon is saying to you. 'I want to battle with you. Try to make me your friend and ally.' It plans to test you to see if you are really pursuing truth. I, also, am curious to see how powerful you are. Now, catch Reshiram and make it your ally! Get ready! Go after it! Reshiram will incinerate people who fail to keep truth in their heart."

I battle and catch Reshiram.

"Ah... I see. Reshiram, who is said to lend its power to the hero who searches for truth, has recognized your power and now agrees to stand by your side... Hold on. Your Pokémon are hurt. There is no triumph to be gained in battling a weakened opponent." He heals my pokemon even though I just did.

"Now, I will create the future I desire! I shall sweep you before me!"

We battle for the final time and I defeat him. "... ... Zekrom and I were beaten. Your truth... Your feelings... They were stronger than mine, it seems... Reshiram and Zekrom... Each of them choosing a different hero... Is that even possible? Two heroes living at the same time- one that pursues truth and one that pursues ideals. Could... Could... they both be right? I don't know. It's not by rejecting different ideas, but by accepting different ideas that the world creates a chemical reaction. This is truly the formula for changing the world. White!"

Ghetsis storms into the room and begins yelling at N. "After all of that, do you think you're still worthy of sharing the name Harmonia with me? You good-for-nothing boy!" Then I realized Ghetsis is N's father. What a horrible father. He turned and said to me. "To start with, I spurred N into pursuing ideals. The reason we reawakened the legendary Pokémon now was to give MY Team Plasma more power! Power to control the fearful masses! That at least was well done." He basically said he used N. N was just the puppet leader. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. What an asshole he was. Then he turned back to N.

"After saying you had to put your beliefs on the line and battle to see which one chosen by the legendary Pokémon was the true hero... You lost to an ordinary Trainer! There is such a thing as being too stupid! Add it up, and you are nothing more than a warped, defective boy who knows nothing but Pokémon..." Then he turned back to me. "White! I never would have thought the legendary Pokémon would choose a Trainer like you! It caught me completely off guard. This doesn't change my goal. My plans have not been disturbed! In order to rule this world utterly, in order to manipulate the hearts of people who know nothing, I will have N be the king of Team Plasma. But, for that to work, you-- since you know the truth-- You must be eliminated!" Meaning kill me after defeating me in a Pokémon battle. "That was just a convenient lie that I needed to create Team Plasma. Use your head. What's to be gained from letting go of useful things like Pokémon? Certainly, manipulating Pokémon helps people expand their possibilities. That much, I can agree with. So it naturally follows that only I should be able to use Pokémon! You can say whatever you want. A Pokémon, even if it's revered as a deity, is still just a Pokémon. White, so what if it chose you! That doesn't mean you're a threat. Come on! Now you'll face ME in battle! I can't wait to see the look on your face when you've lost all hope! I won't allow anyone to stop me! No matter who does what!" I go to battle with Ghetsis and obviously I defeat him. Alder and Cheren come in and arrest Ghetsis, and thankfully let N go, since he didn't mean to cause any harm and was just being used. "What?! I created Team Plasma with my own hands. I'm absolutely perfect! I AM PERFECTION! I am the perfect ruler of a perfect new world!"

The news of letting N free reached his ears and Ghetsis responds.

"Mwa ha ha! Since I couldn't become the hero and obtain the legendary Pokémon myself... I prepared someone for that purpose--N! He's nothing more than a freak without a human heart. Do you think you're going to get through to a warped person like that?!"

My emotions inside were boiling. You could see steam blaring out my ears. I was peeved and I wanted to punch Ghetsis so hard in the face that he would never see daylight again. That was a cruel thing to say and I couldn't believe that a father would say that. Then I thought that there was no possible way that was N's father. Ghetsis is cruel and N is pure and innocent, I refused to believe that Ghetsis was his father.

After Ghetsis and the others left it was just me and N. "But...I have no right to be the hero! Acting like you understand... Up till now, we've been fighting each other over our beliefs! Yet, despite that... Why?!" He fusses with himself out loud but sorta directed towards me. He turns around and walks till he's standing right in front of me and grabs my hand.

"I want to talk to you about something." My heart fluttered and we walked to the end of the room towards the entrance Zekrom made.

"It's about when I first met you in Accumula Town. I was shocked when I heard what your Pokémon was saying. I was shocked because that Pokémon said it liked you. It said it wanted to be with you." He shakes his head and let's my hand go. My hand burned where he touched, but in a weird, good way. "I couldn't understand it. I couldn't believe there were Pokémon that liked people. Because, up until that moment, I'd never known a Pokémon like that. The longer my journey continued, the more unsure I became. All I kept meeting were Pokémon and people who communicated with one another and helped one another. That was why I needed to confirm my beliefs by battling with you. I wanted to confront you hero-to-hero. I needed that more than anything." Again he shakes his head. "There's no way a person like me, someone who understands only Pokémon- No, actually... I didn't understand them, either. No way could I measure up to you, when you had met so many Pokémon and were surrounded by friends... The Champion has forgiven me, and... What I should do now is something I'll have to decide for myself." He looks at me. "White! You said you have a dream... That dream... Make it come true! Make your wonderful dream a reality, and it will become your truth! White! If anyone can it's you! Well, then... Farewell!"

With those final parting words he jumps onto Zekrom and rides off somewhere that I never knew. I ran up to the entrance, Zekrom made, and watched him till he was out of view. I finally realized what the feeling I had for him was. I loved him.

~I don't know where you're going and I don't know why but listen to your heart before you tell him goodbye.~

I fell to my knees and cried, wishing that he would come back.

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