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The Festival of Creation; I couldn't believe I had never heard of it before! Everyone from the village, and even some people from neighboring towns, was all gathered in the center of the town, dancing around a marble fountain with a Gyarados as the main centerpiece, and some other water Pokémon around it. I had never felt the way I did before, so... happy and carefree. I saw a group of people holding hands, and Vix looked at me excitedly. "Should we join?" she asked me, giggling. I smiled slightly. "I don't know..." I said slowly. I may have been happy, but I didn't want to end up looking like a fool. Vix gave me a mischievous look, and then grabbed my wrist and swung me into the circle. I shouted as I was swept up in the current, and moments later she took her place beside me, laughing wildly. I looked at her out of the corner of my eye and smiled softly. The glow of the lanterns and torches all around us illuminated her in an orange light, and she looked more beautiful than ever. I swallowed hard. I need to do it soon, before I lose my nerve I thought nervously. As the song ended and the circle separated, Vix and I made our way to the edge of the fountain. She sat down, breathing hard. "I had no idea festivals were so much fun! We need to find more places like this, don't you agree, Steven?" She looked at me, but I wasn't paying attention. I was feeling the heart-shaped stone in my pocket. NOW! I thought with pure determination. "Steven, are you okay?" Vix had her paw on my shoulder. I looked at her, and she had a worried look on her face. I smiled and said, "I'm just fine. I couldn't be better, actually. Which reminds me, I got you something." I kneeled in front of her as I pulled the amulet out of my pocket, and held it out for her. It shone like a red star in the orange light of the lanterns all around. Her eyes widened like saucers as she slowly took the amulet and turned it in her paws. "Steven, you shouldn't-"she started, but I held up a hand, looking at my feet. "Yes, I should. You see, there's something... something I've wanted to tell you, but I wasn't sure if I was ready. Tonight, though, this festival, all the dancing and the music, I realize now that I am." I looked up now, right at her eyes. They were even wider. I smiled gently as I said "Vix, I love you. And I have loved you since the moment I picked you up and carried you out of the woods. That is why I fight so hard to protect you: not just because we are friends, but because I wouldn't be able to go on living without you by my side." Her eyes softened, like she was on the verge of crying, and she whispered, "Oh, Steven, I..." and she broke off as she lowered her head, and tears began to fall onto her lap. I lifted her chin and looked into her teary eyes. Now, finish it! I thought. I wrapped my arms around her, and looked into her eyes once more, and this time she didn't look away. We slowly leaned towards each other, eyes closing slowly, until... I heard a loud screaming that shocked me out of the perfect moment. I turned sharply, and saw a crowd of people running from the west exit of the village. I jumped onto the fountain to see what the problem was. "What is it?" Vix asked urgently, and I clenched my fists when I saw. "Team Blaze." I said darkly. "They caught up to us." They had us surrounded in a flash, all of them holding Poke Balls at the ready. I held up my arms defensively, planning to only form a weapon when the moment was right. Just then, the crown parted, and a man in a black suit came out from the group. He smiled at me gently, but his eyes were cold and empty. He had long-ish hair, about the same length as mine, but it was jet black. "I'm sorry to interrupt the festivities, but that Braixen needs to come with me." He said in a calm tone. I stepped forward defiantly. "I don't think that's happening tonight, pal." He looked confused. "We outnumber you nearly 50 to one. Why do you still stand against us? Just give up, and you can go on your way." I looked him in the eyes, showing no weakness. "Because it's what I have to do. This Braixen is under my protection, and I WILL NOT FAIL HER!" I shouted angrily. A few of the Team Blaze grunts looked uncertain. Obviously they had heard of my power from the two I had put to sleep, but didn't believe it until now. The man closed his eyes and shook his head sadly. "Well then, I guess this calls for an alternate method of removing obstacles." He snapped his fingers, and a grunt brought him a pitch-black Poke Ball with a red button. He looked me in the eye and said "This is my custom design for a Poke Ball. Only this one exists, and its sole purpose is to contain my only Pokémon. It is similar to a Master Ball, but it makes the trapped Pokémon much more powerful and savage to anyone except its trainer, whom it would die to protect." He tossed it into the air and shouted "GO, YVELTAL!" as it exploded into a cluster of black clouds. I could see a silhouette inside it, but couldn't tell what it was. Suddenly, the creature flapped its great wings, and revealed its terrible form. It was a great, red bird-like Pokémon, with huge claws on the ends of its wings and tail. It had two forward-swept horns on its head, and a collar made of ruffled, grey feathers. It landed heavily, kicking up dust around the town square, and looked at me with pure hate. I looked at it curiously. I felt some sort of connection to the beast, which could only mean it was an extremely powerful dark-type. I looked back at the man. "Who are you? What do you want?" I asked, trying to hide my surprise. He smiled, looking straight at me with his empty, grey eyes. "I am Silus, leader of Team Blaze, and I seek power. I want to become so powerful, that no one, human and Pokémon alike, can challenge me." He turned to his Pokémon and said so quietly that I could just barely hear him, "Fight him, but do not kill him." Yveltal nodded to its master, and then turned to me. It took to the skies, and hovered in the air. With its tail and wings spread, it looked like a great, red Y in the sky. I drew back my hand, forming several knives between my fingers, and threw them all at the beast. I saw them explode, but it didn't appear to be harmed at all. "Oblivion Wing." I heard Silus call, and Yveltal's wing became shrouded in a dark aura. It flapped its wings, sending the dark energy straight towards me. In that instant, I drew my helix sword to block the oncoming attack, but its impact still pushed me back. I struggled to retain my footing as I slowly moved towards a small building. I pushed at the wave with all my might, but it was no use. As I felt my back press against the building, I saw a crack slowly form down the length of the blade. Please, no, I pleaded silently, when suddenly the blade exploded, and the wave of dark energy hit me as if I hadn't been blocking at all. I felt all my strength drain from my body, and through my blurred vision, I saw two grunts holding Vix by her arms and carrying her away. I reached out, wincing in pain, when a black shoe slowly pressed my arm to the ground. I heard Silus whisper, "Try and save her if you want to, but it won't do you any good. I'm going to find out what makes her so smart, and make more like her. My Yveltal and I shall usher in a new era, Team Blaze will rule the entire world, and it will be because you failed." He removed his foot, and I saw him walk away slowly. Then, my eyes slowly closed as I lost the energy to keep them open. Then, I lost the energy to realize they were closed.