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"Having a rough time?" he asked, his tone more gentle than usual. "Do you want to talk about it?"

“I suppose I wish I was more like him.” She speaks slow, quiet. “He is more of a god than I ever wish I could be.”

“Zekrom is…dutiful. Dilligent. He trained daily to ensure he was prepared the loment a fight should erupt. He wasn’t concerned by worldly desires. Only that our people were protected.”

“That their futures were protected.” A flicker of anger flashes through her eyes. “Perhaps that’s why we clashed so much I suppose. He was cold, and callous. I don’t know how many times I offered him respite or a jovial activity and the amount of times he scoffed. I was the one to bring him to bed. If not for my actions he would stay awake all night simply to train.”

A few moments pass. “But if I was more like him…maybe things would be different. After all, he was the one with the power to protect his region and triumph over Apura. His influence exists even now. What have I? Scraps of history and memories lost to a forgotten time.”

“How do I wish to face him-To stand against all he stands for when I am not his equal?” Her attention turns towards the trident in her palms. “Even my attendants doubt my abilities. There is nothing I can sway to change their opinion.”

"Everyone has their flaws... Even us legendaries... What I'm trying to say is... What is yours ? The things you dislike about yourself. Or that people dislike about you. Need to know those things! I am a jester after all."

It’s silent. The lady takes the question in, a slow shakey breath leaves her.

“My…flaws?” Her voice is unstable. “The things I doslike about myself…”

Moments pass before she looks up towards the night sky.

Quiet admissions are spoken into the cold air. “If I had been more- if I was stronger then-!” Sobs rake her small form, curling into itself defensively.

“He was right and I never listened! I should have trained instead of reading stupid books and making dumb daisy chains!” She pauses, catching her breath. “What kind of goddess cannot even fight for her people?!”

For a moment, her fervor dies.

“He lead his kingdom to victory. What legacy have I to speak of? Naught but death.” she spoke solemly. You watch as pale fingers pass back and forth over the smooth handle of the trident. Her eyes seem far off.

Tornadus strides off, reuniting with his brothers towards the middle of the arena. Zapdos watches, a glare catching the yellow eyes of the elder legend as he walks past. A current is in the air, sending a conceived shiver down his spine. The static is palpable.

Reshi watches the growing tension, before finding a spot herself to rest. Cold steel rests upon her knees, her gaze trying to find some meaning within the memories held within the weapon. Someone ghosts through her mind, a topic she may finally wish to get off her chest.

Preparations are being made for the next match.

The White Goddess is reminiscing of days of yore.

Stings of electricity pinch your skin.

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“It seems like you’re the last challenger.” Reshi gives the mewtwo a gentle smile. “It’s an honor to face you on the battlefield.”

“Ah, a water type!” Reshi remarks with a slight waver to her voice. “This will be a- uh…refreshing battle!”

“I can’t believe you won the competition! The dive after the ball was rather brave.” Reshi exclaimed. She recalled watching him and others on the sand tossing the ball back and forth, a strange structure in place that they followed. Placing the pieces together had proven difficult, yet she was sure that Zapdos has pulled some bold stunts.

The thunderbird laughed a bit, day changing to night as they both crossed the portal back into their own universe. “Well I couldn’t very well let the other team win! Rayden was counting on me, if I let him down what lind of friend would I be?” He gave her a wide grin, static sticking his hair up in odd places.

Reshi stopped for a minute, the brush ticking her feet. “…Probably not a very good one, huh?”

“Probably not.”

The silence was warm, comforting, yet thick. Wind guated through the trees, the faint sounds of land rumbling in the distance. Guilt settled in her throat, worming it’s way into her heart. She knew what she needed to do.

“I think…” she started. “I think I’m ready to go back.

“You don’t have to, you know.” Zapdos replied, voice getting soft. “That was like, half the night training and half the day having fun. You could take a nap you know.” Something fell in the distance, the wind growing in strength.

“I..” Her voice faltered, exhaustion evident. “I would love one but…”

Footsteps slammed against the ground.

“Ahem.” The two legends froze as a large shadow encompased them. They slowly turned to see the frustrated, and tired, face of Landorus. “My Lady. Thunderbird.”

Zapdos cursed under his breath, Reshi avoiding his gaze.

“You mind telling me where you two have been?” His voice was firm, fiercing and shaking them to their core.

“None of your buisness.” Zapdos replied quickly, earning a harsh glare.

“Oh, I’m quite aware you had something to do with this. I’ll deal with you later..” He rounded on his goddess quickly. “And you, I had hoped better of you. If you have any hopes of saving this region from Zekrom then you’d better put your skills to the test instead of lazing about with friends. This is no time for levity, damn it. Team Plasma is making their move and you’d prefer to host parties and mingle rather than acting with the strength the region needs!”

Reshi shrunk into herself, any flames of the fun day smoldering out quickly. Landorus turned to leave.

“Honestly. You want the truth?!” he yelled back over his shoulder. “Zekrom was a far better leader than you ever were. It was a waste of time thinking you could be any different.”

He stormed off quickly, leaving the other legends alone.

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“Oh hello!” Reshi offers a gentle smile to the celebi. “It’s not often I get to meet a time fairy, especially one like you.”

“I tend to burn rather easily.” She explains. “Ironic considering my typing, but I manage as best as I can. I believe it’s due to being rather pale compared to others.” At the offer for gear she shakes her head with a laugh. “You are very kind, but I am alright, Many others have offered help today so I am rather well equipped.”