AN: This Chapter takes place at the same time as the first one, but from a different point of view, and place. And also, this chapter is minimal FiM, but is needed for background, so subsequent chapters make sense. Don't hate on this chapter for that reason. I guess I could characterize this chapter as sad, but I did not put a sad tag on this story, as this is just one chapter out of, hopefully, many.
Chapter Two: The Aftermath of the League
(Alex's POV)
As I sit here, seeing my Pokemon waste away in front of me...I am Alex, a Pokemon Trainer, born and raised to the age of 10 right here in Littleroot Town. But, once I got Elise, my female Ralts, now Gardevoir, as my starter, everything changed... I was pulled through a portal to the land of Hyrule, and there, I helped a Hylian named Link defeat Ganon and save Zelda. After that long adventure, I return home, and no time seems to have passed, but I have three new Pokemon, and I no longer have Elise, who evolved in to a Kirlia during the Hyrulean adventure, as I gave her to Link, as they seemed to have fallen in love with each other. And so, I set out from Littleroot, completing the journey most Trainers dream of completing. I became the Hoenn League Champion, leader of Team Rocket, an organization once feared, now loved. I also found out the the Fyre Wand, one of the weapons I acquired during the Hyrulean adventure, is really the Elemental Wand, capable of controlling water, fyre, earth, and air. But then...Zen, my Zangoose, my love, fell ill. She picked up the dreaded virus of Pokemon, Pokerus. All of the doctors said she would be fine, just give her a few days. It is two weeks after the diagnosis...she has not grown healthier. She is dying. None of the doctors know why she is, but a couple have hypothesized that her immune system is somehow weakened. I wonder how, but then I remember maybe it was that one shard of rock that grazed her during Ganondorf's death explosion. Maybe it weakened her to the point where something like this would kill her. I do not know, but that is my theory. The fact of the matter is that she will be dead within three hours...I sigh to myself, wishing I could do something...and then I remember...I still have Link! I send out a telepathic message to Elise.
'ELISE! If you can hear me, bring Link here, with his Ocarina.'
'Okay...Is that you Alex?'
'It is. Just hurry...please.'
'I will do my best, given our situation.'
'What is that?'
'Princess Zelda is dying.'
'Zen is as well. Can she be moved?'
'For now, yes.'
'Then please, do it. Bring her here with Link and his Ocarina.'
'I will. Give me three minutes.'
'Okay. See you soon.'
I break the connection, preparing the other bed that is next to Zen to recieve the Princess of Hyrule. I pull out my guitar once I have finished, and play a slow, mournful Aria, but it is missing vocals. I try not to play that part as well, nor do I attempt to sing. I hear a small pop, and then see Link carrying Zelda, and Elise, the Gardevoir, floating next to them.
"Lay her here Link." I motion to the bed I prepared. I continue playing, not want to break the song that seemed to be comforting Zen, and Zelda herself.
"Link, my song...my Aria. It is missing something. The vocals which would make it an Aria."
"I know. Listen now."
He pulls out his Ocarina, playing the Song of Healing, and I note how it fits in perfectly, taking the place of the vocals, making it a musical Aria. Zen and Zelda calm further, and I notice they both seem to be dying sooner now.
"Link, I think our music is letting them move on in peace. A painless death for both of them."
"I know...Let us continue this. I wish to let them be happy during their final moments."
I nod, and then I hear a powerful, but fitting flute melody, adding to the Aria. I think, guessing it is a sage mourning for the dying Zelda. I continue playing, as do they. The song grows in power, and depth. I watch my Pokemon, and Zelda, but mainly my Pokemon. I watch them, her, die. They close their eyes, exhaling for the last time...together. I cry silently, continuing the song, not wanting to break the Aria, for fear of collapsing to the ground in tears. Link cries as well, but his Ocarina never falters. The flute continues to play, stuttering a little, but not that much. The Aria continues, unbroken. Zelda's body glows bright, disappearing in a flash of light. I notice then that the flute has gone quiet, near the same time. Link and I finish the Aria, and put down our instruments. We come together, mourning the passing of Zen and Zelda. We slowly drift apart.
"Th-thank you for coming Link."
"I always come to the aid of my friends. I wanted to be there for when Zelda passed, and Zen passing at the same time...what a coincidence."
"Indeed. What happened to Zelda? Why was she dying?"
"As it turns out, a stone shard from when Ganondorf's stone, dead body exploded broke through the crystal, grazing her left shoulder, weakening her immune system to the point where a simple virus killed her...She was wasting away."
I blink slowly. "That is exactly what happened to Zen. Stone shard, grazing left shoulder, simple virus, wasting away......I wonder if that was Ganon's last act, to bring them, and us together, just in time to watch them die. But, I still envy you."
"What? How?"
"I envy you for one simple reason...you still have your love, Elise. Mine just died right before my eyes...I am alone...I need someone...But there is no one who could fit those same standards. Smart, a bit of humor, dedicated, and kind. I know of no female like that. I pray to all the deities that I will find someone soon."
"I see now......I hope you find someone soon as well."
"Thank you Link." I look outside, noting that the sun is still high in the sky.
"Alex, give me your right hand."
"Why?"
"I have something to give you."
I extend my right hand to him. He raises his, showing the back of his hand to me, and I see a yellow triangle glowing on it, a small one, on the bottom right of a larger, outlined, three triangle set. He lifts my hand with his other hand, putting our hands back to back, and the space between glows bright yellow. He pulls his hand away, and it no longer has the triangle set on it. I look at mine, and I now bear the symbol.
"What was that Link? And why did you give it to me?"
"It was the mark of the bearer of the Triforce of Courage. It is one of the three aspects of the Triforce, an artifact that when assembled, which is the result of bringing the Triforce of Courage, Power, and Wisdom together, grants the bearer one wish, which will be granted regardless of what it is. You now carry that Triforce of Courage inside of you. My duty as its bearer is over. All I had to do was save Zelda, and see her safely to her death. I have done both. Now, each of the Triforce pieces have found their next bearers. You, and the two others that bear the other Triforces, are the new generation. May you combine them for good, and only if needed."
"I will protect it with my life, and if necessary, I will seek out the other bearers to insure they use their new artifacts for the purpose of good."
"Thank you Alex. I will now go back to Hyrule, and live out the rest of my days with Elise. Since you will not need us again, hopefully, we will collapse the link to the tiniest thread. Just enough to send a message if needed to."
"Okay. And Elise, Link, enjoy each other. I wish you happiness, and a lasting mateship. May Hylia speed and guard you on your journey Link, Hero of Time, Savior of Zelda, Elise's mate."
"We will. May Hylia speed and guard you on your journey as well Alex, Trainer of Pokemon, Bearer of the Triforce of Courage."
He smiles at me, and he and Elise walk outside, and I hear a pop as they disappear. I smile to myself, and then I see a person in the distance. As he comes closer, I see that it is none other than Red, the Champion from Kanto, and my friend. As he comes even closer, within earshot, I call out to him. "HEY RED!"
He hears it, and starts running towards me. "Hey there Alex. How are you?"
"I'm doing pretty good, given what just happened."
"What happened?"
"Zen died, right in front of me."
"Oh...I heard she was the love of your life."
"Indeed she was...but now, I need someone new."
"I bet you do..."
"Oh, where are my manners? Please, come in."
"Thank you."
He looks around as he walks in, surprised at how humble the place is, given my status as Hoenn League Champion, as well as leader of the most powerful organization outside of the League, Team Rocket. He smiles, and then sees the sun, and it has set, the moon already crawling up the sky.
"Where has the time gone Alex?"
"I don't know, but if you wish, you are welcome to stay here for the night. There is a bed upstairs."
"Oh, thank you Alex."
"You are more than welcome, fellow Champion and friend."
"Where will you sleep?"
"I have a couch down here."
"Okay. See you in the morning."
"Indeed you will."
He goes upstairs, going to the bed, and almost immediately falling asleep. As I hear snoring, I wonder just how far he traveled to get here. I put that out of my mind as I collapse on the couch, drifting off quickly...
A few days later, as Red is still staying here with me, recovering from his long journey from Kanto to here, in Littleroot, after he has gone to sleep, and I had as well, I wake up around midnight. I get up to get myself a drink of water, but then I hear a small whoosh, and then two voices arguing near the house. I get the Elemental Wand for defense, and walk outside..............
End of Chapter Two: The Aftermath of the League
AN...again: As I said, this chapter contained no FiM, but those of you that have read Chapter One know who just appeared. I will hopefully have Chapter Three up tomorrow...And please, when you read this, even if you did not like it, leave a comment saying what you did not like about it. It will help me improve. Please and thanks, and enjoy the story.