"You three hang around Flowdai for a bit. Midori and I will start our final preparations for the climb to the top of Ragnu Peak." Azalea said.
"Alright." I nodded.
We watched Azalea walk back to the house and we ventured out around Flowdai. As we traversed, someone had caught my eye. It was a man and a woman walking together. Melody grunted and held my arm.
"It's as I thought, those two are Legendary Trainers." I said and looked at them.
The man was a tall, thin boy. He has medium length, messy mud brown hair and brown eyes. He wore a black T-shirt underneath a sky blue jacket that has a sea blue neck and cuffs and a white zip with gray, slightly baggy pants tightened by a black belt with a silver metal buckle. He also wore a scarlet red cap that has a black Poké Ball logo, a scarlet red pair of shoes with black panels and white soles, and on his left wrist he wore a blue device called an Xtransceiver.
The woman was a tall, slender girl with long dark brown hair in a ponytail and blue eyes. Her hat was white and pink with a picture of a pink Poké Ball on it. She wore a white tank shirt that reaches her waist underneath a black waistcoat and a pair of denim shorts with white tear details on them. She wore black wristbands with a small pink stripe on both of them and matching black ankle boots with pink laces and soles, and a pair of black socks underneath. She also carried a pink messenger bag around.
"They look extremely strong, like look at the man. His had is practically covering his face." Aurora said.
I noticed they were walking out way. They noticed us and stopped walking. We had stopped walking as well. The woman looked at us and smiled.
"We didn't intend in stopping, but we felt the battle prowess of you three and just had to see if it's real." The woman said.
"These two are definitely extremely powerful. If we were to battle, none of us would stand a chance." Aurora said and looked at me.
I smiled and looked at the two. "I know but one battle wouldn't hurt. Plus it gives us time to train our Pokemon, and your new Armahawk."
The man looked at us and smiled. "His energy feels the complete opposite of Vain. Those two are definitely connected."
"So what are your names?" I asked.
"My name is Hilda." Hilda said.
"And my name is Hilbert." Hilbert said. "We were originally looking for a trainer named N."
"N? I saw him." I said.
"Really?! Where?!" Hilda asked.
"We met in Flowdai Woods, but he was actually a Zoroark in disguise. I have no idea where the real N is located." I said.
"And the excitement is gone.." Hilda sighed.
"At least we know he's somewhere around here. In the meantime, would you like to battle?" Hilbert asked and raised his hat to reveal his eyes.
I looked at Aurora and Melody. "Well?"
"I-I'll sit this one out.." Melody said and shuddered.
"I'll take on the challenge. I've heard a lot about the heroes of Unova. If they are challenging us then we shall accept!" Aurora said confidently and Eevee cried out with determination.
"We accept!" I said then noticed Snivy running forward. She cried out in determination to fight, not wanting to be left behind Dartrix.
Dartrix watched Snivy and stood beside me. She hooted and Snivy looked back at Dartrix. Dartrix gave her words of encouragement. Snivy smiled and closed her eyes then looked back at Hilbert and Hilda with her tail wagging.
"Alright Armahawk! Let's go!" Aurora said then threw her Pokeball forward.
Armahawk emerged from her Pokeball and landed on the ground. She looked back at Aurora and noticed her determined look. She looked back forward.
"Eh?" Aurora said in confusion.
"Seems like that Pokemon doesn't seem you as worthy, but is still willing to battle. It looks like a pretty powerful Pokemon as well." Hilda said and used her Pokedex to scan Armahawk, but it read her as unknown since her Pokedex is only updated up to Kalos.
"I remember those days." Hilbert chuckled and took out a Pokeball. "Camerupt! Let's go!"
"Here we go! Come on out, Haxorus!" Hilda said and tossed her Pokeball forward.
Camerupt and Haxorus landed on the ground and let out their powerful cries. Snivy braced herself and Armahawk ruffled her feathers.
"Looks like, I will have to go all out for this one!" I said and let my hair down and took off my jacket then tied it around my waist. My battle aura surrounded my body and I smirked.
"Ah yeah, now this is some powerful energy!" Hilda said and got into her battle stance. "I'm all fired up now!"
A crowd of people began to form and amongst that crowd were Dandelion and Kusagi. They noticed that me and Aurora preparing to battle against Hilbert and Hilda. Vain walked toward the crowd and grunted as he noticed Hilbert.
A digital arena formed around our Pokemon and the four got ready to battle.
"Alright Camerupt! Focus on Snivy!" Hilbert commanded.
Camerupt cried out then dashed toward Snivy. Flames formed around his body as he charged toward Snivy. Snivy dodged his Flare Blitz then countered with a Leaf Storm, striking Camerupt and pushing him back. Camerupt grunted and noticed Snivy's offensive stats raised.
Camerupt cried out and a geyser of fire spewed from the volcanos on his back then red hot rocks began to fall toward Snivy. Snivy did her best to avoid the rocks, but cried out when a few hit her and launched her away. She rolled backwards and laid on the ground. She took some heavy damage already, but she was still able to stand.
Armahawk dodged the multicolored dragon shaped beams Haxorus fired at her. She swooped down and kicked Haxorus away then propelled herself at invisible speeds then struck Haxorus with a Quick Attack, followed by an Aerial Ace that pushed Haxorus even further.
As Armahawk went for the next attack, Haxorus countered and struck her with a powerful Dragon Claw. His tail glowed purple and he struck Armahawk with it, blowing Armahawk away. Armahawk cried out as she slammed into the digital wall and her attack was lowered.
"Veridian! Let's go!" I called out.
Snivy cried out and her Overgrow Energy surrounded her body then she charged up a Solar Beam then fired the beam of solar energy at Camerupt.
"Camerupt, end this." Hilbert said.
Camerupt charged at the Solar Beam with Flare Blitz and began charging straight through it. Snivy noticed and created an illusionary copy of herself and avoided the Flare Blitz.
"Hm?" Hilbert said and noticed Snivy wasn't on the ground anymore. "Where—"
Snivy cried out and came down spinning with a powerful Overgrow Boosted Leaf Blade, striking Camerupt on his head. Snivy cried out and slammed Camerupt's head into the ground.
Hilbert was surprised and watched the smoke clear. He noticed his Camerupt getting up slowly. "That Snivy...She isn't a normal Snivy, that attack power was something else!"
I smirked and nodded. "She's the best Snivy in all of Ragnu! Veridian and I will keep growing stronger because we have a trainer we want to defeat! Isn't that right Veridian?"
Snivy cried out with determination and her body began shining and everyone watched in awe as Snivy began to evolve. Aurora and Melody watched in awe. The white glow around Snivy began to shatter and revealed a Servine.
Servine cried out and stood strong. Armahawk looked down at Servine and stared at her. Haxorus looked at Servine with awe then looked serious and got fired up by using Dragon Dance. Camerupt stomped on the ground and cried out as his fiery energy rushed around his body.
I smirked and nodded. "Veridian! Let's do this!"
I got into the starting pose for Bloom Doom. I performed the synchronized poses with Servine then entered the final pose. Powerful light green energy surrounded Servine and she cried out.
"Haxorus! Take down Servine!" Hilda commanded.
"Armahawk! Stop her!" Aurora said.
Armahawk didn't move and just watched.
"Come on Armahawk! Veridian is a teammate!" Aurora said.
Haxorus continued to dashed toward Servine, but soon Armahawk swooped down and tackled Haxorus away, only to be hit with a powerful Dragon Pulse at point blank range. Armahawk crashed against the wall and fell to the ground.
[Armahawk has fainted!]
Aurora looked upset and sighed then recalled her Pokemon. She watched Servine and noticed she was charging up. She looked up and noticed the sun shining brightly.
"Now!" I bellowed and my battle aura surged. "Bloom Storm!"
Servine cried out as she jumped up and twirled around rapidly, using Leaf Storm. Camerupt and Haxorus grunted as the tornado blocked them from getting closer. Servine cried out and flowers began to cover the battlefield.
Servine released the green energy around her body then an explosion happened. Hilbert grunted and covered his face from the winds. Hilda watched in awe and smirked.
The smoke cleared and Camerupt's barrier had shattered. He still took damage from the Bloom Storm and grunted. Servine landed on the ground, exhausted. She looked up and her eyes widened as she noticed Haxorus in front of her then cried out when she was hit with a powerful Dragon Tail. She crashed into the digital wall and fell to the ground.
[Servine has fainted! Match Over! Legendary Trainers Hilda and Hilbert win!]
The crowd cheered and clapped. Dandelion and Kusagi watched in awe and Vain just walked away. N, who was watching from a distance smiled and walked off.
The digital arena disappeared and I walked forward to grab Servine. I picked her up and smiled then heard laughing. I stood up and looked back and noticed Shinji.
Shinji looked at me and smirked. "That was an admirable battle, Axel."
I glared at Shinji and everyone watched us. Rhyperior looked down at me and watched me take a step back.
"You..." I said.
"So you've finally figured it out. I'm honored to know you figured out that I am your father, but all of that doesn't matter any more. Your progress to Ragnu Peak ends here." Shinji said then punched my stomach.
I groaned and coughed then fell to my knees.
"Axel!" Aurora yelled and looked at Shinji in anger. "Get away from him!"
Aurora charged at Shinji only to be grabbed by N and she looked back and noticed him. Hilda and Hilbert looked surprised and their eyes widened.
N looked at Shinji with a blank expression and released Aurora. He watched her hurry to my side. "Attacking another trainer, that's new."
Shinji smirked as he looked at N. "The Legend himself, Natural Harmonia Gropius. N."
N looked down at me and noticed me standing. He looked back at Shinji and transformed into his Zoroark and shocked everyone. The real N stood behind Shinji and had his head lowered as he adjusted his hat.
"Ideally, I wouldn't fight at my full power unless I needed to. It would seem, this is one of those cases where I need to face off against someone at my best." N said then looked at Shinji with a calm smile.
"N!" Hilda said and hurried over to him.
Hilbert also hurried to N and they stood at his side. "It's been years and finally we found you again! Have you seen Nate and Rosa?"
"They are currently in Ragnu Peak. Bianca and Cheren went there not too long ago to also look for them. I will handle this battle, you two go find your friends." N said.
Hilda looked at Shinji and noticed Vain waking up beside Shinji. Vain smirked and crossed his arms.
"Another two against one. Alright, I accept your challenge." N said and slightly held his arms to the side. "Allow me to hear your Pokemon's voice.."
A screech was heard and an Armahawk landed in front of N. It was a Shiny Armahawk that had bonded with N while he was at the forest. The Armahawk had black feathers and a gold underbelly. His eyes shined brightly and he screeched.
"It isn't even a caught Pokemon. It's a wild Pokemon following this guy's command. How did he even bond with such a Pokemon known to be disobedient to their trainers..?" Shinji asked himself.
"No matter, Rhyperior! We will crush them! Show no mercy!" Shinji bellowed.
"Empoleon! Front and Center!" Vain commanded.
Empoleon ran forward with Rhyperior and both of them cried out. They looked at N and was ready to battle.
"Their voices...don't seem genuine. I will free them from your grasp." N said.
"I'm not letting you battle alone..." I said then walked toward N and held my Cherish Ball in my hand.
Shinji seemed surprised to see Magearna's Pokeball. He looked at me and glared. "So Freya gave her to you huh..?"
I looked at Vain and Shinji then tossed Magearna's Pokeball in the air and she emerged from the Pokeball and landed on the ground. She let out mechanical cries and her Soul Heart shined. She immediately began to resonate with my energy and recognized me as her new trainer.
"Battling along side someone. I haven't done this in ages. Alright. Let's do this, Axel." N said.
I nodded. "Everyone retreat to safety! Team Sync is on the attack!"
The crowd hurried off and retreated to safety. Aurora, Melody, Dandelion, and Kusagi watched. Hilda and Hilbert nodded at each other.
"Meet us at Ragnu Peak when you finish with this!" Hilda said and hurried off.
N nodded and smiled. He looked at Shinji and Vain. "Let us get our battle started."