"I want to eat steamed pork ribs, steamed lamb, steamed deer tail, steamed bear paw, steamed—mmph, mmph, mmph—"
Lucas lay on Ninetales's back, reeling off dish names one after another, but before he could finish, Gothitelle used its psychic power to seal his mouth.
"Gothitelle?"
"Do you want a beating?"
Lucas: ————
"Ninetales, I'm being bullied! Waaaah!"
The first thing Lucas did after his mouth was freed was to wail to Ninetales, but it was quickly silenced by Ninetales using its tail to plug his mouth.
"Shh."
Ninetales yawned and lazily let out a sound.
"Don't pay attention to him."
In reality, just as Ninetales said, almost everyone and every Pokémon present ignored Lucas.
The rest were resting, helping wash vegetables, setting plates, waiting for food, or chatting—
Lilligant was chatting with Meloetta, exchanging tips on dancing, while Gengar squeezed in, trying to exchange tips on singing with Meloetta.
However, when Gengar started singing at the top of its lungs, it scared the expression right off Meloetta's face.
On one side was Lucas's constant muttering, and on the other was Gengar's loud singing.
Unable to take it anymore, Gothitelle and Lilligant directly chased Lucas and Gengar away, threatening them that if they returned before dinner was ready, they wouldn't get any sleep tonight.
Lucas and Gengar, these two brothers in misfortune, looked at each other and pitifully left the main group.
Ninetales carried Lucas over to the Forces of Nature. Looking at the Forces of Nature floating in the air, Lucas realized that due to the presence of Lugia and the others during the afternoon's battle, he had naturally overlooked them.
Mainly because, in Lucas's mind, the Forces of Nature didn't really have anything impressive to offer.
They weren't as handy to use as the Deoxys brothers.
Lucas waved his hand. "I know this can't be blamed entirely on you, but since you triggered the subsequent series of events, you still need to take some responsibility."
Tornadus and Thundurus listened, staring at Lucas with eyes bursting with rage, while dark clouds began to roll overhead and thunder rumbled.
The moment the thunder sounded, Tornadus and Thundurus were locked onto by several gazes.
"Shh."
Ninetales exhaled softly and let out a low growl.
"Do you really want to die?"
Gengar had a grinning face, but its figure had already appeared above the Forces of Nature, the Dark Void in its hand ready to strike.
"Oh? The three little clouds have quite a temper, huh? How about we go back to the sea and have another fight?"
Lugia's voice came. The Forces of Nature looked up and found Lugia flapping its wings, looking down at them from above. The presence of its smiling lips made Lugia look like a gentle and elegant Pokémon, and with its snow-white feathers, everything seemed so beautiful and gentle.
As if!
Tornadus and Thundurus instantly extinguished their fire.
"We aren't idiots; only an idiot would fight you!"
"If the four of us hadn't run fast back then, plus our own duties, we might have already been taken in as your subordinates just like those three idiots."
Seeing the Forces of Nature backing down, Lugia said it was boring and then took off.
"I'm off, Lucas. Call me next time you want to fight."
Lugia left only that sentence. Watching Lugia's disappearing figure, Lucas shook his head.
"Alright, you can go too."
Lucas looked at the Forces of Nature and said wearily.
The Forces of Nature represent nature itself, and their existence is unparalleled. If the Unova region lost the Forces of Nature, it would mean the end of the world for the Unova region was not far off.
The same was true for the Hisui region, the predecessor of the Sinnoh region, but for some reason, after Hisui became Sinnoh, the importance of the Forces of Nature became negligible.
Tornadus and Thundurus left directly, but Landorus descended from the sky, came to a position level with Lucas, and looked at the sea with him.
"Our existence is inherently connected to the temple."
Landorus suddenly spoke.
The place it was looking at was where Meloetta had submerged the temple into the seabed.
Lucas nodded. "I know."
"Long time no see, Lucas. You are still as overbearing as ever."
Landorus said meaningfully.
Lucas opened his eyes slightly. "You remember?"
"Not at first. Too much time has passed, and we have forgotten many things. We can't even spontaneously transform into Therian Formes anymore."
Landorus said this: "Those two have also forgotten many things and have become more combative and brutal. I only had some faint memories return after seeing Latias and Gengar."
"You are still you, the Lucas from the Hisui region back then."
"No, I am not the Lucas of the Hisui region. I am, myself, the Lucas of the Sinnoh region."
Lucas corrected Landorus. Landorus was stunned for a moment. "I see—"
Listening to Landorus's murmur, Lucas asked Landorus: "By the way, since you guys fought so fiercely this time, where is Enamorus? Why didn't it come out to mediate?"
"The God of Spring—"
Hearing Enamorus's name, Landorus's eyes filled with a sad light. "Lucas, a long time has passed."
"A very long time, a very, very long time."
Landorus did not give a clear answer, and Lucas was thoughtful.
"Is that so? Can even you Legendary Pokémon not withstand the passage of time?"
"Legendary Pokémon—perhaps we are. We just understood our responsibilities from the moment of our birth and have always followed them. Only the God of Spring would extend a helping hand to weak humans and protect them."
"But humans are no longer weak now, are they?"
"Indeed—humans now—are so powerful. Even ones as powerful as Kyurem and Zekrom can be controlled, let alone us?"
Landorus crossed its arms over its chest and continued: "To protect humans, it lost too much power. The price of losing that power is to disappear forever."
When Lucas heard that Landorus was talking about Enamorus, it was no wonder there were no legends of Enamorus in the Sinnoh region.
"It did not disappear forever."
Lucas shook his head to refute Landorus's words. Landorus turned its head, looking at Lucas with sad, puzzled eyes.
"The God of Spring merely transformed into spring, accompanying us—the humans, Pokémon, nature, and this world that it loved."
"As long as spring is here, it is here."
Lucas sat on Ninetales's back, opening his arms, wanting to embrace this sky.
Although this is just summer.
But spring will never disappear.
Landorus laughed softly, and the sadness in its eyes dissipated a little.
"Time will not stop here, and this continent will not lack thunderstorms and storms because of what happened today. And I will, as always, bring bounty to this continent after the thunderstorms and storms."
Landorus said: "Lucas, we did what we promised you back then. Today's Sinnoh region is incredibly bountiful."
"I hope we can meet again. Goodbye, Lucas."
After Landorus finished speaking, it turned and flew off into the distance.
Watching Landorus's retreating figure, Lucas replied softly: "Goodbye, Landorus."
After sending off the Forces of Nature, Lucas was lost in thought. He felt the Dragon of Truth above the clouds.
"Lucas."
Reshiram's voice resounded in Lucas's mind.
"Call for me if you need anything."
Even if Lucas was dark-hearted, one could not deny that he was an upright human. His ideals and truth were worth fighting for, both for itself and for Zekrom.
Moreover, he was the Hero of White it had recognized.
"Where will you go next?"
Lucas asked.
Reshiram's voice came again: "I will return to where I belong to continue my slumber until the moment you awaken me again. At that time, I will fight for your conviction."
"Goodbye, Reshiram."
"Goodbye, my hero. You have many trustworthy people and Pokémon by your side."
Lucas smiled indifferently. "Now you have one too."
Reshiram's body was hidden above the clouds. Hearing Lucas's words, a smile hung on its lips. Then it flapped its wings, the turbine behind its tail began to pressurize, and it left the spot, leaving only a long, white skyline.
"Teacher."
After Reshiram left, N rode Zekrom down from the sky, landing behind Lucas. He jumped off Zekrom, came to Lucas's side, and called out.
"Ready to leave?"
Lucas asked him.
N nodded. "Ghetsis and Colress have been captured. Team Plasma is currently leaderless. I plan to go back and take over Team Plasma to prevent them from causing any more trouble."
"What do you plan to do?"
"Zekrom and I will return to Team Plasma first, then I will reclaim the crown of Team Plasma and formally become the King of Team Plasma. At the same time, I will expel the members of Team Plasma who have committed many evils, keep the trustworthy ones, change the ideology that Team Plasma originally instilled in them, and then lead them to liberate the Unova region."
"Liberate the Unova region in the true sense."
As N said this, a sunny smile appeared on his face.
"This process will not be easy. There will be internal battles, and there are strong enemies outside eyeing Team Plasma as well."
Lucas said.
N was stunned for a moment. "Are you talking about Team Rockets?"
Seeing Lucas nod, N smiled again. "I believe that with Zekrom helping me, everything will be successful. If it doesn't work in one year, then two years; if not two years, then three years—"
Lucas stared at N, looking at the determined light in his eyes, and then nodded slowly. "Then work hard. If you encounter any problems, you can look for Shauntal and the others. If you don't want to deal with them, you can also come to me."
"I will, Teacher."
After N finished speaking, he jumped onto Zekrom's back again. He crouched halfway on Zekrom's back, lowered his baseball cap, and looked back at Lucas.
"Teacher, I'm leaving."
"May fortune favor you."
Lucas offered a sincere blessing.
The engine started, and Zekrom, carrying N, left the place after Reshiram.
Lucas looked at the Deoxys brothers on the side, almost forgetting that these two couldn't go back for the time being.
Click, click, click.
The sound of high heels rang out, and a familiar fragrance lingered at the tip of Lucas's nose.
"He left?"
A cool and familiar voice rang out. Lucas nodded without turning his head.
Lucas scooted back and then patted the spot in front of him. Seeing this, Cynthia sat sideways in front of Lucas. The two just sat quietly on Ninetales' back, looking at the seaside.
Sister Ninetales' size was actually sturdy enough to seat two people, although it was a bit crowded.
"What exactly is his ideal?"
Cynthia finally asked out of curiosity.
"To liberate the Unova region."
"Hmm?"
"Just like Twinleaf Town."
"Then he will probably spend a lot of time."
As the Champion of the Sinnoh region, Cynthia knew how difficult it was to achieve the same situation as Twinleaf Town in a region.
Not every place is Twinleaf Town.
And not everyone is Lucas.
"So he just naturally became your student?"
"Hmm—that could also be said. Actually, the most important thing is thanks to Pachirisu, which is why the Unova region will be much quieter in the coming days."
"Pachirisu?"
"Yes, do you remember that Pachirisu at the Breeding House? The one that often calls for 'Mama'."
"Isn't the one who calls for 'Mama' most often at the Breeding House you?"
Cynthia looked at Lucas with a smile in her eyes, and Lucas's face instantly fell.
"This—this is different."
"Oh~ different~"
Cynthia drew out her voice. "So you like the 'Mama' level?"
"Yes—phooey! Who said that! I only like Cynthia! If I have to say more, then add napa cabbage, fragrant—"
Cynthia's expression finally softened.
"Where did you learn these things? Could it be from Shauntal—"
Lucas's mouth was directly blocked.
Lucas widened his eyes. Just as he was preparing to reach out and hug Cynthia, Cynthia lifted her head.
"I—you—oh my! How can you ambush me like that!"
Looking at Lucas, whose face turned red instantly, Cynthia was in a great mood.
A shy Lucas is really cute. According to what Shauntal secretly told her just now, Cynthia felt more and more that what she said was right.
"You've worked hard, Lucas."
Cynthia reached out and touched the corner of Lucas's eye, smiling as she spoke: "Just take that as your reward."
"Do we need to say things like that between us? Isn't that being too polite?"
Lucas scratched his head and said embarrassedly.
"Then can't I give my sweetheart some comfort?"
"That's fine, that can happen a lot, I don't mind."
"I mind."
Cynthia raised an eyebrow, teasing Lucas.
Lucas was simply no match for her.
Garchomp behind them shook its head while watching.
"Garchomp."
Little Virgin.
"Gengar?"
What does that mean?
Garchomp looked at Gengar, whose mouth had never stopped, and spoke domineeringly: "Garchomp."
You only know how to eat, look how fat you've become.
"Gengar!"
So what! This is all stuff I worked hard to eat! Where am I fat!
Gengar retorted for itself.
After Cynthia accompanied Lucas to look at the scenery for a while, Lucas yawned, and the voice of Gothitelle came from behind.
"Gothitelle."
Dinner is ready!
The two people and two Pokémon turned around, preparing to walk towards the crowd.
Lucas heard Meloetta singing loudly and stopped.
Cynthia looked at him curiously, then glanced at Meloetta, "Do you like it very much?"
"Don't you think it's very cute? It likes to dance and Sing, and mainly, it hates the place it once stayed."
"But it seems to have a Family that has always been protecting it."
Cynthia looked into the crowd at the quiet man who had always been unnoticed, with a Golurk standing beside him.
"The guardian, Larry. It is said that the existence of their Family is to protect Meloetta."
Hearing Cynthia's words, Lucas looked at the man named Larry. He knew that Meloetta had a Family protecting it, and even Victini had people protecting it.
"If you like it, why not just take it away?"
Cynthia spoke again.
Lucas shook his head. "I'll ask about its choice when the time comes. If it wants to come with me, then I will definitely take it away."
Lucas still quite liked Meloetta. Perhaps influenced by Lilligant, Lucas was now also very passionate about dance and music. Therefore, after meeting Meloetta, he could feel a strange connection built between himself and Meloetta.
It was very weak, but it could be clearly felt.
"Garchomp."
I can help you defeat the so-called guardian, on the condition that you need to pay me a certain fee.
After Garchomp spoke, Lucas looked at it strangely.
Has that domineering Garchomp learned to make deals now?
Being stared at by Lucas, Garchomp was a bit uncomfortable. It signaled to Lucas with the scythe on its hand.
"Garchomp?"
Any objections?
"No."
Lucas shook his head quickly. "Garchomp, if you want to eat something or want something, you can speak up boldly. Don't learn from Gengar; you'll learn bad habits."
Gengar, who was on the side, was inexplicably shot for the first time in a while.
"Gengar?!"
What does that have to do with me?! Am I the one who taught it again?!
Gengar widened its eyes.
Lucas looked at Gengar and shook his head.
"Gengar, you—forget it, forget it."
Lucas stopped mid-sentence.
Gengar: ( . — . : )
You explain it to me clearly! What did I do again!
You're not allowed to leave until you explain it clearly!
Gengar floated up and grabbed Lucas's neck, shaking him constantly.
Seeing the human and Pokémon start fighting again, Cynthia jumped down from Ninetales' back, walked to Garchomp's side, patted its shoulder, and sighed helplessly.
While fighting, Gengar suddenly spoke in Lucas's ear: "Gengar!"
I have a plan!
"Oh? What strategy does General Gengar have? Tell your heroic King!"
Lucas moved his ear closer to Gengar, and Gengar took the opportunity to put its arm around Lucas's shoulder.
"Gengar."
We do this first, then do that, finally do this, and then immediately do that—
Gengar gestured with its short arms and legs while speaking. Lucas listened intently, while also constantly expressing his own opinions.
Watching Lucas and Gengar, who were fighting a second ago, now putting their arms around each other's shoulders, Cynthia looked at Garchomp, and Garchomp shrugged its strong shoulders.
"Garchomp."
The two of them definitely have bad intentions.
"If they had good intentions, they wouldn't be Lucas and Gengar. The level of trust they have at the Breeding House is lower than that of Dugtrio."
After Cynthia finished speaking, she walked towards the crowd first, leaving Lucas and Gengar to continue discussing bad things.
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