10 Chapter 10

Jon tried to get up again in the same spot where he was woken up by the pups. But this time, he found himself surrounded by animals of the woods, including deer, elks, squirrels, snakes, wolves, and many more. They all were looking at him, making Jon nervous. He slowly got up cautiously, considering that this might also be just a dream. 

As he turned, he noticed their attention shift upwards, prompting Jon to follow their gaze. Above him, Xerneas stood, no longer in its battle-ready stance but still radiating a majestic presence. Despite the uncertainty, Jon felt a wave of calm wash over him in the creature's presence.

 Xerneas slowly descended from the giant rock, causing Jon to instinctively take a cautious step back. However, Xerneas stopped, maintaining a respectful distance, and spoke to Jon through its telepathic abilities, a trait common among legendary Pokémon

In a deep yet soothing voice, Xerneas addressed Jon, calling him "My Champion.".

Jon, for a moment, was stunned, struggling to comprehend what he had just heard. He continued to gaze at the majestic creature capable of communicating with him. More importantly, Jon recognized the voice that had compelled him to walk into the forest alone this time. Gathering courage, Jon finally spoke, his voice filled with hesitation, "Who are you?" Suddenly, Xerneas began to glow lightly, and a melodic tune filled the air. Jon looked around nervously, unsure of what he might have done to make the animals sing in their own way.

Wolves howled, but it was a gentle sound. Elks began bugling, not in a mating call, but in a melodious and respectful manner. Squirrels contributed light chirps, and birds in every nearby tree joined in a beautiful chorus. Finally, Xerneas spoke, grabbing Jon's attention once again. Softly, Xerneas said in a singing tone, "I hear your voice on the wind, and I hear you call out my name." Then, Xerneas approached Jon, saying, "Listen, my child." Xerneas walked past him, and as it did, all the creatures around Jon began to follow, prompting Jon to walk along. With a gentle wind, rain poured, an unusual occurrence for Jon, who was well aware of the climate. However, such thoughts did not hinder him as Xerneas spoke again, "I am the voice in the wind and the pouring rain. I am the voice that is always calling you. I am the voice, and I will remain."

Xerneas then stopped in its tracks, turning its antlers adorned with shimmering gems. Its body began to glow, surrounded by what seemed like millions of stars. Jon tried to shield his eyes from the blinding light, unable to see anything else. Then, Xerneas spoke, "I am the voice that represents all life. I am life itself, and I am eternal." Jon stumbled backward, unable to bear the intensity of the light.

Slowly, Xerneas's battle form faded away as it approached Jon, asking, "Do you know who I am?" Jon, still reeling from the brightness, gathered himself, but Xerneas's question left him perplexed. The more he gazed at Xerneas, the more he felt his emotions surging to new heights. With a trembling voice, Jon asked, "Are you... God?"

As Jon's voice faded, he found himself into another vision, far from the presence of Xerneas and the familiar woods. He stood up, wearied by the relentless onslaught of visions, trying to discern what lay ahead. Then, the resonant voice of Xerneas echoed in his mind, its tone tinged with disappointment. "I have bestowed my everlasting life upon them. And what have they done with it?

Suddenly, Jon's surroundings became painfully clear: scenes of bloodshed, murder, sacrifice, and cannibalism unfolded around him. The ghastly sight overwhelmed him, causing him to retch in disgust. Then, Xerneas's voice reverberated in the vision, shattering the eerie calm. "I have watched over the world, nurturing and sustaining it. Yet, look at what they have done."

In the darkness, Jon heard Xerneas's voice again, and his gaze fell upon a barren tree atop a desolate mountain. Before his eyes, the tree transformed into a majestic creature, stag-like in form, with golden-trimmed legs and vibrant markings. Its eyes gleamed with an intensity. Xerneas's voice echoed once more, "Yet, I have forgiven them. I have continued to share my eternal life with them. But I am no stranger to anger."

The vision shifted, transporting Jon to a desolate land shrouded in darkness and bitter cold. His eyes scanned the bleak landscape as Xerneas's voice spoke again in the vision, "I turned a blind eye. But they have opened my eyes." In the distance, Jon witnessed humans, giants, and children of the forest fighting side by side against the encroaching threat of the White Walkers.

As the vision shifted once more, Jon witnessed a world where the children of the forest, giants, and various animals coexisted in harmony. In the vision, Xerneas spoke, expressing its desire for every being to appreciate the preciousness of life and the harmony of existence.

Suddenly, the vision faded, and Jon found himself standing before Xerneas once more. The majestic creature lamented, "The world I had created has forgotten me, yet they still hold onto the gifts I bestowed upon them."

In the next vision, Jon found himself amidst the ranks of the dead, marching towards the Great Wall. Xerneas's voice resonated in the darkness, warning of the encroaching darkness that hungered for his gifts. Jon saw cold, menacing eyes lurking in the shadows as Xerneas spoke of the impending threat, signaling the potential end of life itself.

Then, another vision unfolded before Jon's eyes, revealing a vibrant forest teeming with life: birds chirping, flowers blooming, and grass swaying in the breeze. But gradually, the vitality drained from the land as darkness crept over the sky, casting a pall of snow and bitter cold over the once-lush landscape.

In another shift of the vision, Jon witnessed people gathering to pray to unknown gods, sacrificing their loved ones to appease these mysterious entities. The scenes became more unsettling, and Jon struggled to process the weight of these revelations. Xerneas's voice echoed in the vision, revealing the consequences of these misguided acts: "They are slowly growing stronger by consuming the gifts I bestowed upon all of you."

The vision concluded with the Night King appearing before Jon, instilling terror in his heart. Once again, Jon found himself standing before Xerneas in the vibrant forest teeming with life. Overwhelmed by the experiences, Jon looked at Xerneas with reverence and uttered, "God of Life." Xerneas responded, "Xerneas."