Seated behind a desk covered in perfect stacks of papers, Zion had his elbows placed upon the only open space his fingers tapping together occasionally. Typically at this point he would be busy filling out various forms, writing letters, and other little tasks that he did for the princess to ease her transition into a leader, but today was not a typical day. Darkness permeated the air, seeping into his old bones. This darkness was not of the natural order, it was sinister, and so Zion had dedicated his morning to the effort of trying to think of what could cause such an imbalance. 

He finally broke the silence as he spoke to himself, thinking that perhaps speaking would aid him in his endeavor. [b]“This is out of place, darkness such as this does not simply appear. We should have received word of it from one of the outlying villages, or at the very least a traveler along the roads. Even in the event it went unnoticed by every human one of the Great Pokemon should have sensed it and given that our relations with a large majority are still friendly they would have given us warning.”[/b] A soft sigh parted his weathered lips, no matter what he did he could not crack this mystery. 

Once more the silence was shattered, this time by the door of his study opening. Deoxys floated through the open passageway, stopping a few feet in front of the desk. [i]”You have been...summoned? I believe that is the word Suicune used... Yes, Princess Zokura has summoned you to a meeting, these were the words Suicune used. What do they mean?”[/i] Deoxys tilted its head slightly staring at Zion inquisitively. 

The tension that Zion had been feeling broke down at Deoxys’ words, as they brought a low chuckle out of him. [b]“Oh Deoxys, despite how long you have been at my side you still haven’t adjusted to this world. Summoned means that the Princess as called for me to appear before her, I am guessing to discuss this darkness.”[/b]

[i]”Darkness? What darkness? The candles seem to be lighting up the room just fine Zion, and as far as I know there isn't any issues with light anywhere else in the castle. It seems like quite a silly thing to need an advisor for anyway, couldn't she handle that on her own?”[/i] 

Zion simply chuckled again, his head shaking side to side. [b]”Never mind Deoxys, would you be so kind as to teleport me to councilors chamber?”[/b] Deoxys nodded, wrapping its four tendrils around him. His study twisted and contorted, before everything went blank. Just as suddenly as his vision left it returned accompanied by slight discomfort, a sensation that he had long since gotten used to, and he appeared in his seat at the table. Turning towards Zokura he bowed his head slightly. [b]”These are troubling times Your Highness, I am sorry that they fall upon your shoulders.”[/b] Turning away he nodded to Prince Alex and Chau before turning to acknowledge Claire as well.