N was the "Hero of Ideals" chosen by Zekrom-
Xia Chi had long expected that.
After all, the Light Stone, which held Reshiram's consciousness and power, was already in his possession. That left only the black dragon who governed ideals for N.
What surprised Xia Chi a little was the timing of Reshiram's warning.
He had met N briefly in Driftveil City not long ago.
Back then, Reshiram had shown no particular reaction or given any warning, even with N right in front of him.
Yet after just a few days apart, Reshiram had sensed Zekrom's presence so clearly when they met again at the Pokémon Center in Opelucid City?
Xia Chi didn't believe Reshiram had simply overlooked or failed to notice it last time.
The more reasonable explanation was that, in those few short days, N had come to some kind of realization and truly awakened the slumbering Zekrom.
Just as he himself had done a little over a month ago.
So how did he awaken Zekrom?
Xia Chi's thoughts raced.
Could those few things I said really have led him to start thinking about the ideals he wanted to pursue?
"Hey, hey! Xia Chi!"
A light touch on his arm and a slightly urgent voice drew Xia Chi out of his thoughts.
He looked up to find Iris poking his arm with one finger, her amethyst eyes full of curiosity and confusion.
"I called you several times. What are you thinking about?"
Xia Chi paused briefly. "Nothing. I just remembered that the guy in the hat holding a Simipour was a friend of mine. I'm going to say hello."
Iris: "..."
Her expression instantly turned rather speechless.
Seriously? The fact that he's your friend... is something you have to suddenly remember?
Despite that inward jab, Iris still asked,