Pokemon Origins: Legacy of the Hero

Ch ??? Giovanni's Rule

I couldn't believe my eyes walking away from me was Cyrus, but him and Team Galactic had crumbled apart years ago now; so what's going on?
"Young man are you ok?" He asked looking back. "You haven't moved anywhere since our encounter. Is there something wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost." I looked back as our eyes met once more.
"No." I breathed. "I just thought about my family I haven't seen them in a while that's all." I lied looking to see what was on his mind.
"Oh..." He turned away dissatisfied. "If they were apart of the old gyms or leagues then end your search here. You won't find anything." He said as began to walk away. "Or worse you'll run into Giovanni."
"What Giovanni too?" I whispered feeling weak as I suddenly remembered that not long ago Team Rocket had made connections with other organizations from across the world and took over the Aether Foundation when Lusamine was still recovering from her poison... Could it be that moment rewritten? Or is Lusamine working with them... But there's one final piece he mentioned.
"What happened to the leagues and gyms?"
"Are you serious? How dense are you that could forget the war 2 years ago? Giovanni and the leagues banded against each other for a full scale war." Cyrus stopped going on the details as he got a better look at me. "Then again you don't look like you've been here. Who are you?" I instantly froze trying to think of a response. If him and Giovanni are working together there's no way I can easily escape this. I could fight, I only have Lucario; but it has to be better than nothing.
"Pardon my cousin." A tall woman said as she strolled up in an office like appearance with a hat covering most of her face, but her blonde hair looked familiar. "He's new here sir. So he isn't used to hearing everything yet. I'll make sure to properly educate him here."
"A galarian huh? Repulsive. Very well I'll leave you be. Come." He turned away to Dawn? and continued on his way as she followed.
"That was close huh? If I had been just a minute slower you'd have been killed for sure." She said
"Cynthia is that you?" I asked as she quickly looked around then grabbed my hand.
"It's not safe out here we'll talk about this elsewhere follow me." He dragged me through the city whose name I forgot before coming close to a mountain. I'm going to let go so we don't get attacked. But follow me no matter what ok?" I nodded as she went into the cave and I slowly followed; confused about everything.
"You won't find anything." Cyrus' words were etched into the back of my mind. But Cynthia is here in front of me and yet she didn't do anything when Cyrus was there. In fact all she did was intervene; no battle and no signs of Pokemon. That was my next concern where were the wild Pokemon and then the people? The few we passed looked almost devoid of life and energy merely going back to there homes from possibly work. I need answers and hopefully soon.
"Ah there we are. We're in follow me." Cynthia said as the sound of steam blew loudly and a door slowly opened with more steam blasting out of the entrance to the cave long behind us. When we entered Cynthia led me through the maze inside as I questioned how big this mountain even was until she led me to an open spot with a table.
"We'll wait here for the others. They'll be here soon and then you may get the answers you want."
"Ok fine can I let Lucario out?" I sighed hoping I could his ball has been going in crazy since the Cyrus incident and I know he just wants to help.
"Yes that's fine. Only in here though." She said in a way that made it sound like she was hearing the name of a ghost. No that couldn't be true; if it did then that would imply I was...
"At long last Sin found you. I am pleased to welcome you to the world's final defense." A man's voice echoed as a newly emerged  Lucario and I looked to see an older looking N walk in. "You may know me as one name but for now call me King. Sin how was it out there." King asked as I examined his slightly  torn rubbish clothes. When was the last time they were washed.
"Scouts are still moving all over. But it seems that with Cyrus' return our Intel is right."
"Good I don't want to screw this up." A new voice echoed as an older Clair entered. Her own eye was cut and her clothes were different than King's. Instead they resembled her old ones but also a mix of Lance's. "Ah you made it. Call me Viper and don't talk to me unless it's about Giovanni." She glared with her one eye as I stared in shock. Sin was wearing a suit and hat hiding her eyes, King looked messy, and Viper looked like she survived a war...
"So is Rogue coming?" Sin asked as Viper shook her head.
"No she said she'd return once she was certain both left Hoenn. Comet said something similar with their territories."
"Very well." King replied before sitting down as did the other two before all attention turned to me.
"I guess its time we told you everything Zack. About the reign of Giovanni and team Rainbow Rocket.

"...and that concludes my report." Cyrus said looking at Giovanni sitting calmly in his chair.
"Good any word when the others shall arrive?" Cyrus shook his head as Dawn next to him fidgeted catching Giovanni's attention.
"Something wrong Cyrus?" He smiled.
"No. It's nothing I think its merely time for her checkup."
"You know its easier to simply force obedience like Leaf and Lyra here instead of wiping their emotions. That way you don't have to continually do this process."
"We all have our methods." Cyrus calmly replied.
"Yes that's true." Giovanni sighed waving his hand to indicate their chat was finished. Cyrus and Dawn left the room.
"Why didn't you mention that boy?" Dawn asked.
"I didn't want to start anything unnecessary after all he's more concentrated on finding a traitor amongst us. One person won't do anything. But I am curious tell me why does he feel familiar?" Cyrus waited for his answer as they walked. He knew Dawn was searching her memories to find his answer. Since he stole her emotions she was his tool that would do anything if ordered to so she had to know.
"Answer, he is dead?"
"Dead what do you mean who is he?" Cyrus asked trying to come up with his own answer.
"His name was Zack. Cynthia's cousin who was last seen in the Survival Area by Stark Mountain."
"So he was the one who took on Team Galactic longer than the rest. And on his own... Interesting. Dawn I order you to keep that secret between us." Cyrus ordered as they continued along the hallway.

Since its Pokemon day I was hoping to get as far as I can with this story but alas we shall see. I hope you all enjoy this continued story as the history starts too unfold. What exactly happened during the war and how did these few survivors escape Team Rainbow Rocket's iron grip? Find out next time.