Raj stood on the rocky shore, staring out at the vast, dark sea. The sky had turned gray, and fierce winds whipped across the coast.
[Ding! Danger warning. 800 meters away, a Super Ancient Dragonite has been detected.]
[Type: Dragon/Flying]
[Description: Dragonite has a steady temperament and a kind heart. It often rescues drowning people or Pokémon and guides lost ships to shore. However, if its reverse scale is touched, it will not stop until it destroys everything. Wild Dragonite are extremely rare.]
[Skills: ??? (Unable to load temporarily)]
[Combat Power: ??? (Unable to read temporarily)]
Raj's eyes widened. "That mysterious Pokémon... it's actually a Super Ancient Dragonite?"
In the original anime, this creature had been shrouded in mystery—its body hidden in shadow, its full face never revealed.
Fans had always speculated, but now Raj was standing right here, facing it in reality.
He clenched his fists. "If my system can scan almost any Pokémon, but can't even read this one's stats... just how powerful is it?"
He remembered the dragon thief Lokagi's Hydreigon back in Viridian City—his system could read that perfectly fine. But now? Only question marks.
[Ding! System alert: powerful Pokémon presence detected. Immediate evacuation recommended.]
[Host's current strength is insufficient for confrontation. Do not attempt engagement. Probability of survival: 0%.]
Raj twitched. "Yeah, thanks for the morale boost..."
Still, beneath his frustration burned determination. He needed to get stronger—fast.
His current team already had unique traits and rapid evolution potential. All he lacked was time. Given enough of it, he'd reach the top of this world.
Just then, his Shiny Kakuna began trembling beside him. The air around it buzzed with tension, golden light bursting from its shell as cracks spread across its metallic surface.
[Ding! Shiny Kakuna is evolving...]
[Evolution complete — Congratulations! Your Shiny Kakuna evolved into Shiny Beedrill!]
Pokémon Data:
Name: Shiny Beedrill
Type: Bug/Poison
Description: Beedrill flies at high speed, attacking with the stingers on its arms and tail. Its tail stinger is the most venomous. Known for its aggression and strong territorial instincts—extreme caution advised.
Moves Learned: Agility, Poison Sting, Pin Missile, Hyper Beam, Double Team, Fury Dance
Special Ability: Bloodthirst
Combat Power: 700 points
Raj grinned. "Seven hundred, huh? Not bad for a shiny."
Still, there was no time to celebrate. The ocean roared again, and a low, ancient call echoed from the horizon. The Super Ancient Dragonite was close—too close.
He recalled Beedrill into its Poké Ball and dashed toward the forest. "Yeah, no thanks! I'm not dying today."
Even if Dragonite was gentle by nature, he wasn't stupid enough to test it.
The night forest was eerily silent, save for the rustling of leaves and distant roars. Raj released his Rhyhorn to help navigate; the sturdy Pokémon lifted him by its horns and carried him into the air.
After a few minutes of flight, Raj spotted faint light flickering through the trees. He guided Rhyhorn down and landed in front of a small wooden cabin hidden in the woods.
Curious, Raj approached quietly—but froze when he saw a girl sleeping inside.
He barely had time to react before a group of small Pokémon—Butterfree, Oddish, and Bellsprout—appeared, circling him and crying out in alarm.
The girl sat up abruptly, startled by the noise. "Who's there?!"
Raj raised his hands immediately. "Whoa, wait! It's a misunderstanding! I swear!"
The door flew open, and the girl stepped out, glaring at him. "You don't look like a good person. Are you trying to steal Pokémon?"
Her tone was sharp, and the wild Pokémon huddled protectively around her.
Raj blinked in surprise—then recognition hit him. "Wait… you're Melony! The girl who protects injured Pokémon in this forest!"
In the anime, Ash's Bulbasaur had once lived here before joining his team. Melony was known for her kindness, nursing countless wounded Pokémon back to health.
"I swear I just got lost," Raj said quickly, rubbing the back of his neck. "I saw the light and came over. That's all."
Melony frowned, clearly unconvinced, but before she could reply—
BOOM!
A massive explosion echoed from the east.
The forest trembled, and frightened Pokémon came rushing toward them, fleeing in panic.
Behind them slithered a colossal Arbok, its scales glistening in the moonlight, its eyes filled with rage.
Raj's expression darkened. "Damn it… and here I thought tonight couldn't get any worse."