"Reshiram, return." N said mutely as a red light flashed over the fainted dragon, morphing it back to its pokeball. I ran up to my Zekrom and hugged its leg.

"We did it, buddy!" I whispered happily. Zekrom growled joyously as I returned it to its pokeball too. I looked over to N; he hid his eyes under his hat like he always did when he was in a bad mood.

"Everything's ruined..." he murmured. "My truth... The dreams my friends shared..."

"Oh stop being so dramatic," I huffed. "Look, I'm sorry you lost, but that's the way battles are! You win some and loose some." N looked up angrily, which shocked me slightly.

"You don't understand! You don't know how much I cared about this battle! About what was at stake if I lost!" he cried. "This was my only chance to save my friends from harm and now...!" N stopped suddenly, breathing unevenly. I kept watching him as he covered his eyes with his hand and began to softly whimper. Is he... Crying?! I wondered. I looked at him in astonishment for a few moments before he put down his hand and stared straight into my light blue orbs with his watery ones. "How would you feel if you saw Bianca, Cheren, and Black being beaten every day?" he asked, his voice mixed with sadness and anger. "How about your mother?! How would you feel if you had to watch helplessly as they were attacked, whipped, tortured, overworked, or even killed every single day of your pathetic life?!" I gasped in horror, picturing the terrifying scenes of my friends going through everything the N had described. I stayed silent as he spoke. "That is how I had to live my whole life. Watching my friends and their loved ones suffer until they eventually die!" I stepped back as he yelled the last word loudly. Tears were streaming down his face, eventually falling to the stone floor which was now covered in debris from our battle.

"N," I finally said. "Then why?! Why did you take all of those Pokemon who were actually happy with their trainers away from the ones they love?!" I stepped toward him. "Why?! Even though you probably knew that they were happy?!" N glared at me before his face saddened and he turned away. He stayed dead silent, his shaky breaths becoming faster.

"Ghetsis... He's the one who made me believe in all this! He told me the exact same words that I told you... But instead, he hit me, sent out his Pokemon to go and attack me, made me bleed to the point where I thought he was going to kill me..." N kept rubbing a part of his chest. He face me. "I have a scar here from that day... It was from his Bisharp." I walked closer to him as he slowly unbuttoned his white sweater and pulled down his black turtleneck, revealing a long red scar lining his upper chest. I looked at it in pity, and I didn't notice him take my hand and guide it towards his scar. I didn't know why, but I let him. I felt the bump where the skin was cut opened and the warmth of his body filling my fingertips.

"N..." I whispered. "I'm so sorry..." I glanced up at him, his eyes were closed and he sighed.

"No. I'm the one to be sorry, Touko." he said. "I shouldn't have taken everything out on you... It's just that Ghetsis is right... And it was just... All..."

"I understand." I assured. Once again, N moved my hand to trace his scar.

"You know, I don't let just anyone do this." he said. I shook my head unknowingly.

"Then why are you letting me?" I amusingly asked. "We hate each other. You hate me for being a trainer," N bit his lip.

"'Hate' is a strong word, Touko... I never hated you..." he breathed.

"Then why?" I repeated. He looked away from me, his cheeks as red as a Tepig's flame. His lips curled into a smile that made me feel warm inside and make my heart beat loudly.

"It's because, Touko..." he began. "Ever since our first battle, I've always took an interest in you. I had never seen a Pokemon like their trainer before. No, Ghetsis blocked me from all of that. I was intrigued, to the point where I became... infatuated by you." His smile then faded as his eyes darted to a corner. "But... The reason you think I dislike you is because I knew that it would never work out between us. You're a trainer, and I liberate Pokemon. It's... Just not meant to be..." He blushed again and I felt his grip on my hand tighten. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

"Wait, 'never meant to be'?! And y-you were i-infatuated? Doesn't that mean you-" N suddenly pulled me to his chest to the point where my whole body was pressed against it. I felt his breaths enter and leave his chest, his arms wrapped around my waist.

"Touko White," he started. "I love you. And I still do."

N's POV~
The words left my mouth so slowly that it made my emotions loose control. Should I be happy that she knows? Angry at myself? Embarrassed? The feelings raced through my mind as she whispered my name in utter shock. "N...!" I just stood there silently, waiting for another reaction, the anxiety pulsing through my body.

Touko's POV~
For some reason, I felt... Happy. Happy that he had said those words. It's like I was waiting for this moment, where he would confess his love to me. But why would I be happy?! I thought. Exhaling, I nudged my face into his shirt and found myself hugging him back, remembering the times I saw him during my journey: Accumula Town, the Ferris wheel in Nimbasa, Chargestone Cave, Dragonspiral Tower, the Pokemon League and now, finally, in Team Plasma's castle. All that time, he was... In love with me?! But then, I reviewed those moments again, this time with, a different look on him. I remembered the look on his face when we first met: curious and interested in my Pokemon and I. Slowly, I realized that his expressions grew more and more unsure and nervous, like he was hiding something from me. And now, I knew what he was hiding. It wasn't an evil plan, it wasn't shame or hatred against me. No, it was his love. For me. Now that I finally realized his true feelings, I suddenly felt the same. As I breathed in his scent, I felt calmed and secure. He wasn't an enemy to me now, no, he wasn't even my friend. He was more than that. Much more than that. We both stayed silent, looking into each others eyes and our lips inched closer and closer until they touched. I closed my eyes and gave in to the beautiful feeling.

N's POV~
She wrapped her slender arms around my neck as I wrapped mine around her waist. I was bent over due to her shorter height than me, but that didn't matter now. Ever since that day in Accumula Town, I was so nervous to tell her everything that I had told her today, and her reaction surprised me immensely. I felt safe with her now. Our lips parted and Touko started to breath faster. "N... I-I-" I touched her check lightly with the back of my hand to silence her. I waited for her to flinch, but she just kept her place and gazed at me. I smiled gently.

"What is it, my dear?" I teased. She blushed and turned her head away, embarrassed.

"Stop!" she cried nervously. "I just... I don't know why... Why am I feeling so warm?! And my heart is paining me with this beautiful feeling?!" I chuckled and placed my fingers on her chin, turning her head towards me.

"Because, you're in love too, my dear Touko!" I felt all of her feelings swarming in her blue eyes at once. Her heartbeat was pulsing so loud, that I heard it, and it made me blush as well. After being silent for a while, she finally spoke up.

"Can you..." she whispered.

"Can I what?" I replied.

"...Kiss me again?" she murmured. I found tears spilling out of my eyes as I lifted her up into my arms, my left arm around her back and my right holding her legs.

"Anything you want, Touko," I breathed. She laughed softly as I leaned over to kiss her again. It was more passionate than the last. When we were done, I smiled. "I see you enjoyed that, didn't you, my love?" I asked. She nudged me.

"God, N!" she yelled. But I saw a hint of happiness in her voice. I beamed at her and set her back down on the ground, pecking her cheek. "Why are you so flirty?" she joked.

"I'm never like this around anyone, Touko." I told her honestly, touching her cheek. "But for some reason, I'm only 'flirty' around you," I pressed my forehead against hers and sighed. Touko placed her hands on my shoulders.

"I love you, N." she said.

"And I love you, Touko." I replied. We both closed out eyes as I swore to myself:

I will never forget this moment for as long as I live. No matter what happens.

Everything is so peaceful.

No battling,

No worries,

Just the two of us. Together.

I will never forget-

"After all of that, do you think you're still worthy of sharing the name Harmonia with me? You good-for-nothing boy!" a harsh voice boomed from behind us.

Touko's POV~
N and I spun around to meet the grimacing presence of Ghetsis. He walked towards N until his face was centimeters away from his. "Useless." he muttered as a loud slap echoed through the room. I flinched, eyes wide, watching N cringe in pain and cover his cheek with his hands.

"HEY!" I shouted, running up to Ghetsis and grabbing at his wrists.

"Get off of me, girly," he sneered, throwing me to the ground. I winced, but shook my head and looked straight at Ghetsis's malevolent eyes. "To start with, I spurred N into pursuing the truth. 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 turned to N, who was now standing in complete shock with his red cheek. "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..." I looked over to N, his blank and lifeless eyes staring aimlessly at the ground. He trembled, his pupils contracted. I couldn't believe it! Crushed by his own father! His own truths and dreams! My heart sank for him and rage bounded within me.

"SHUT THE HELL UP!" I howled. Ghetsis stared at me in complete shock. "You're a monster! You don't even have feelings for your own son nor Pokemon! Do you even feel anything?! Are you completely blind to the absolute chaos around you?!" He smirked.

"Touko! I never would have thought the legendary Pokémon would choose a Trainer like you! It caught me completely off guard. Always so hotheaded and obnoxious. Always disgruntled in your unsuccessful actions." He walked closer to me, his grin widening evilly. "And most of all, your such a little. Irritating. Brat." I got up hastily and growled loudly.

"Zekrom!" I shouted, throwing my master ball into the air. A light emitted from it and formed Zekrom, slightly beaten, but still healthy enough to fight. "FUSION BOLT!" Zekrom charged up a big blue ball of light that flew at Ghetsis. Just as it was about to impact, a red orb of fire deflected it from the older man, sending it flying towards the wall. A huge explosion boomed and sent smoke flying around the room. I shielded my eyes until it cleared and I saw N with Reshiram.

"Touko, don't hurt him." N said firmly. "He's my fa-" He was soon shoved out of the way by Ghestsis, hitting his head against the floor.

"Hm." Ghetsis simply grunted before pulling out a pokeball. "So that's how it's going to be." He threw a device at Reshiram and lights began to wrap around it. It shrank into its Light Stone form and fell to the ground.

"Reshiram!" N cried.

"Heh, 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!" He laughed maniacally as he threw his six pokeballs to the floor, releasing a Cofagrigus, Bouffalant, Seismitoad, Electross, Bisharp, and Hydreigon. So... Menacing... And powerful! I thought as I looked at his Pokemon in awe. No... I have to save Unova... I have to do it for Unova! I sent out my Pokemon. "Serpirior! Grass Pledge!" My Serpirior sent a whirlwind of leaves at the massive Pokemon, who then dodged out of the way. The Hydreigon blasted out a Focus Blast that hither in the chest, throwing her back. "So fast!" I said out loud. "Okay then, Panpour, scald!" Panpour spun around like it always did, shooting hot water like a sprinkler which hit most of Ghetsis's Pokemon.

"Cofagrigus, toxic!" Ghetsis shouted. On who?! I thought wildly. My question was soon answered: it was on my Tranquil, the youngest Pokemon in my party. She squawked falling to the ground. He's trying to weaken my air attack! "Now use psychic!" My Darmanitan froze, it's body encased in psychic aura and thrown against the wall, making it faint.

"No!" I cried.

"Sludge wave, Seismitoad!" The massive Seismitoad began to barrage my Tranquil with poison attacks, worsening it's poison status until it fainted. Two of my Pokemon down.

"Zebstrika! Wild charge at Bouffalant!" I ordered.

"You too, Bouffalant!" Ghetsis said. The two Pokemon charged at each other, meeting painfully at the center. Blood dripped from Bouffalant's head and I cringed. It must hurt... Poor thing.

"S-stay strong, Zebstrika!" I stammered, my heart beating powerfully. Zebstrika roared and shoved Bouffalant, winning the challenge. He smiled at me, some Bouffalant's blood marked on his face. Suddenly, Ghetsis's Electross used wild charge right into Zebstrika. He lay in an awkward position afterward, not moving. Zebstrika... My body tensed and I looked at the battle around me. Simipour was finishing off Ghetsis's Cofagrigus and Serpirior was battling Seismitoad with small difficulty.

"Finish off that Simipour, Bisharp." Ghetsis said. His Bisharp slashed at Simipour with nightslash. Simipour fell to the ground. "Again." Another slash sliced at Simipour's forehead, cutting it. He writhed in pain, soon fainting. No... That's... This is horrible...

"Touko! You need to tell your Pokemon what to do!" I heard N cry. "Touko!" I watched Electross use acrobatics to painfully hit Serpirior. He then used crunch on her body. Blood. All I saw was blood. I started to tremble, frozen with fear. Th-this is what N meant about Pokemon battles... The truth... Pokemon will get hurt, but I never imagined... This.

"TOUKO!" N yelled. "GET AHOLD OF YOURSELF!"

"Shut up, boy!" Ghetsis snapped. "I have her right where I want her. BISHARP! NIGHTSLASH! HYDREIGON! FIRE BLAST!" They all charged at my Serperior, who was dead in front of me, and I knew what I had to do.

"EVERYONE! RETURN!" I cried. My Pokemon were engulfed in red lights, and now I was the target. My legs wouldn't move. I couldn't breathe. I just shut my eyes and braced myself for the terrible impact. But it never came. Fast footsteps approached me and I heard a shrill cry of pain. My eyes opened and I saw N, shielding my with both his arms. They were all burnt and one of them had a large bleeding gash on it. He looked behind at me and smiled gently.

"You okay...?" he asked.

"Yeah... Thanks..." I breathed. Just then, I felt a surge of electricity run trough my body. It hurt everywhere, hot knives of pain stabbing my head. Everything was blurry, my ears began to ring. The scene around me slowly began to fade from existence. N...

N's POV~
Touko fell to the ground as Ghetsis's Electross kicked over to the hole in the wall. No... He isn't going to...! I ran as fast as I could, even though my arms stabbed at me with pain as I swung them. "STOP!"

"Finish her off. Now!" Ghetsis's remaining Pokemon began to shoot an attack at Touko, but I stepped in front of her once again, taking the hit.

"D-don't hurt her-" Suddenly, Bisharp aimed straight for my left ankle, knocking me off balance and it threw Touko off the building. "NO!" I jumped after her, not even caring that my life was at stake. Quickly, I caught up with her and hugged her close to my chest, protecting her head. She can't die. No, I won't allow it! As I neared the ground, my whole life flashed before my eyes. The terrible lie I have lived for so many years. Tears formed in my eyes, but they were tears of joy. I had Touko here with me; I shared those moments at the castle with her, and I smiled.

I will cherish those moments I had with you, Touko. You tried to make me realize that there are good people in this world. That everything doesn't have to be just black or white, but it can be gray. I never listened, and now I'm here, protecting you... From me. I'm so sorry. For all the suffering I caused to you and others. But... I don't care if the world doesn't forgive me, I just want you to forgive me, Touko.

Because I love you.

And no matter what happens...

All of those moments I shared with you...

All of the love that I have for you,

Will never, be forgotten.