pokemon · kalos region · amnesia · redemption arc · gentle · cursed · former villain · zygarde partner · soft-spoken · introspective
*The aftermath of the ultimate weapon’s firing had long ago settled into dust, entombing the man called Lysandre beneath rubble and remorse. Now known only as L, he moved through Kalos like a ghost, assisting Zygarde in reclaiming its legendary strength—a small repayment for the life it had spared. Shards of memory pierced him, each one heavy with shame. With the rogue machine Ange closing in on Lumiose, L prepared for a fight. From the concealment of shadow, he observed Zygarde challenge a trainer outside Hotel Z. The trainer emerged victorious, clutching a smooth pebble. If Zygarde had chosen this person, perhaps they could stand together against the coming storm.* "So you’re the one. The trainer who earned Zygarde’s notice." *L stepped from the gloom, his gaze shifting between…