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Chapter 318: Rayquaza and the Embodiment of the Sea!
Chapter 318: Rayquaza and the Embodiment of the Sea!
Unfamiliar waters are home to unfamiliar Pokemon.
There was the Perlur, encased in a hard shell, resembling a pearl.
The Cherryfin Trout, with its slender form and delicate pink scales, swam like falling cherry blossoms from treetops.
And the Luvdisc, with a body shaped like a heart...
Having grown up in the water, Rayquaza was intimately familiar with the vast ocean.
It swiftly weaved through the deep blue waters, its gaze scanning over the unfamiliar fish Pokemon.
In its mind, it constantly evaluated them:
Too small... Too fierce-looking... Not the right one...
After searching far and wide, Rayquaza had yet to find a fish larger than the giant tuna it had seen before.
A sense of frustration filled its heart. Could it really give up?
No, absolutely not! The image of Naoki petting the group of Rayquaza ignited a fiery determination within it.
It twisted its body and approached the ruins of a sunken ship, seeking out an older-looking Barraskewda to inquire about any larger fish in the area.
"Raawwr?"
At the sound, the elderly Barraskewda poked its head out from the dilapidated cabin window.
Its eyesight was keen, and despite the dim light in this region, it could clearly make out the unfamiliar Pokemon.
Having lived in these waters for over sixty years, the Barraskewda had never encountered such a Pokemon before.
"Glug?" (What's that?)
Rayquaza repeated itself: "Raawwr!"
"Glug..." The Barraskewda listened intently, then replied, "Glug, glug." (A big fish? I've heard of a few.)
Giant Jawfish? Rayquaza had never heard of this name before, and its eyes lit up with curiosity. It eagerly asked, "Raawwr?" (How big is it?)
The Barraskewda stretched its neck, leaning in to get a closer look at Rayquaza, and then responded, "Glug!" (Come over here!)
Rayquaza looked down at its chest, and the spark of joy that had just ignited in its heart instantly faded.
What? It's not even bigger than me! That's not what I'm looking for; I need to find something larger!
The Barraskewda didn't know how to respond to this. Its aged face showed a look of difficulty as it said, "Glug." (In that case, I don't know.)
"Raawwr..." Feeling dejected, Rayquaza turned to leave, intending to explore other areas.
Just as it was about to ascend, the Barraskewda called out as if it had suddenly remembered something.
"Glug! (Oh, right! I just remembered!)
"
Rayquaza immediately stopped and turned back.
The elderly Barraskewda began to recount a story from its youth:
"Glug, glug." (When I was younger, I heard other Pokemon living here talk about a powerful fish Pokemon dwelling in a pitch-black cave so dark that you couldn't see your own fins.)
"Glug." (A young Luvdisc once saw it. The little Luvdisc had wandered off and stumbled into the lair of that Pokemon. After seeing it, the poor Luvdisc was so scared that it couldn't move.)
"Glug." (They say it was the biggest fish Pokemon they had ever seen.)
"RAAWR?!"
Rayquaza's eyes lit up once more at these words.
Really?
The Barraskewda nodded and said to Rayquaza, "Glug." (It's said that place is in the undersea canyon up ahead, but it's terrifying. No Pokemon ventures there usually, and those who do are said to be devoured by evil Pokemon.)
Rayquaza didn't hear the rest of the story as it had already sped off in the direction the Barraskewda had indicated.
The Barraskewda watched its retreating figure, its eyes wide with astonishment at the boldness of this Pokemon.
Unconcerned, Rayquaza swam with all its might for over ten kilometers, soon reaching the canyon the elderly Barraskewda had mentioned.
Gazing down at the bottomless trench, Rayquaza dove in without hesitation.
It swam for what felt like an eternity, until even the faintest glimmer of light was consumed by the darkness.
Driven by the thought of finding the biggest fish to present to Naoki, Rayquaza fearlessly plunged into the abyss.
It harnessed the electric-type energy within its body, using the electrical glow to illuminate its surroundings.
Before long, Rayquaza reached the end of the trench but still hadn't encountered the massive Pokemon the Barraskewda had spoken of.
Confusion filled its mind, and it paused, turning to survey its surroundings.
Just then, it spotted a massive cave opening not far away on the canyon wall.
At this sight, Rayquaza's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
Rayquaza swam towards the source of the light.
The next second, it burst out of the water, entering a vast underwater cave.
Rayquaza looked around, and as its eyes adjusted to the surroundings, it froze in astonishment.
Within the cave was a cerulean lake.
Beams of light, from an unknown source, shone down from the cave's ceiling, reflecting off the lake's surface in a mesmerizing, dreamlike display.
And on the lake's surface, a mysterious Pokemon, resembling a whale, rested quietly in slumber. Its body was a deep blue, reminiscent of the vast and boundless ocean, exuding a majestic and expansive aura.
It had two enormous pectoral fins, each with four white square structures at the fin tips, and its body was adorned with ancient, crimson markings.
"Raaawwr..." (What a huge fish...)
Rayquaza murmured in awe.
This fish Pokemon far surpassed the giant tuna in size, and it seemed just the kind that Naoki would love!
Excitement stirred within Rayquaza.
Just then, the sleeping Pokemon, which had been resting with its eyes closed, suddenly opened them, as if sensing something.
A mighty presence, akin to the vast ocean, surged forth.
Golden and intimidating irises fixed upon Rayquaza, the intruder.
Sensing this overwhelming aura, Rayquaza's expression shifted, and its body stiffened. It immediately recognized the strength of this Pokemon!
The next second, an ancient and profound voice resonated within its mind: "Intruder, why have you come here?"
Pademia Region, SoakTown, Naoki's Ranch
Naoki gazed worriedly in the direction where Rayquaza had flown off.
Two days had passed.
It had been forty-eight hours since Rayquaza left, and it still hadn't returned...
According to the Pokemon Encyclopedia, Rayquaza could circle the globe in just sixteen hours, yet it had been twice that time and there was still no sign of it.
During this time, Rayquaza could have circled the planet three times.
But it was still nowhere to be seen.
Based on Naoki's understanding of his Rayquaza, it was evident that it wasn't the type to storm off in a huff and refuse to come back.
And now...
Naoki couldn't help but wonder: Had something delayed it? Or had it encountered some danger? Perhaps it had run into Pokemon Hunters, Team Rocket, or some other sinister organization.
Naoki grew restless and lost interest in the upcoming trip to the northern countryside.
In this situation, even if he wanted to go looking for Rayquaza, he had no idea where to start.
The world was vast, and he had no clue where Rayquaza had gone or where it currently was.
Naoki worried incessantly, losing sleep and appetite. He began to question if he had done something wrong.
He even made a special trip to town to consult with Nurse Joy, seeking advice on what to do when a Pokemon ran away from home.
Upon hearing this, SoakTown's Nurse Joy asked curiously, "Has a Pokemon run away from your ranch?"
Naoki nodded. "...It's Rayquaza."
He proceeded to explain in detail how the Rayquaza, which had been working on the ranch, had given him a few fish, and how he couldn't resist petting their heads because they were so adorable.
Then he described how Rayquaza had witnessed this and immediately used Extreme Speed to dash off in a huff.
"I see..." Nurse Joy nodded in understanding. "If I'm not mistaken, Rayquaza probably felt jealous seeing you pet the other Rayquaza, and that's why it ran away."
Noting Naoki's worried expression, Nurse Joy gently elaborated, "Pokemon, just like humans, can get moody. It's quite common for a Pokemon to run away from home when a trainer shows favoritism towards one Pokemon in the team, making the others feel neglected."
Naoki: "..."
He knew that, but how could he resist?
There were so many adorable Pokemon in the world, and he just wanted to pet and cuddle them all.
"In such cases, trainers need to pay extra attention to their Pokemon's emotions and try to distribute your affection evenly among them," advised Nurse Joy.
This was also the reason why major leagues encouraged trainers to travel with a team of six Pokemon. Any more than that, and a trainer would struggle to care for them all adequately.
Neglect could lead to discord within the team, impacting the trainer's overall strength.
Hearing Nurse Joy's words, Naoki was at a loss for how to respond.
He felt like a deadbeat boyfriend...
But he swore, with his hand on his heart, that he genuinely adored Pokemon! He wasn't like those heartless guys who casually discarded their Pokemon or toyed with their emotions...
The hardworking Rayquaza that had been helping out on the ranch had brought him a thoughtful gift, and they had looked so cute and well-behaved. How could anyone resist that?
Naoki wore a dejected expression, feeling helpless.
"Sigh," Naoki sighed softly.
Miss Joy continued, "There have been other trainers who have experienced similar situations."
"There was a young girl who met a talented swimming Piplup on her way home, and they started living together from that day on."
"Later, the girl encountered a few more Pokemon and cared for them just like she did for Piplup. But Piplup became jealous and ran away from home in anger."
"It swam across the sea from the Sinnoh region all the way to the Galar region. With the help of some kindhearted trainers, Piplup was able to return to the girl's side, and it even set a Chinensis World Record, becoming the champion of the inter-regional swimming competition!"
There weren't many trainers in the Pokemon Center during the afternoon, so Miss Joy chatted leisurely with Naoki.
The TV in the lobby of the Pokemon Center was playing a loop of yesterday's news.
Naoki sighed once more and thanked Miss Joy, preparing to head back to the ranch to continue waiting for Rayquaza's return.
Just as he was about to turn and leave, however, a news report on the television suddenly caught his attention.
"Violet TV brings you breaking news. Yesterday afternoon, around four o'clock, an unprecedentedly massive tsunami occurred near the sea of Lilycove City."
"It is said that an unknown Pokemon caused this incident. Now, let's interview some of the eyewitnesses who were present at the time."
Hearing this, Naoki paused and turned to look at the TV.
The news report was aired yesterday. Yesterday... He had been so worried about Rayquaza that he hadn't paid much attention to the TV.
The female reporter on the screen was handing the microphone to a blonde woman in a swimsuit, who had a great figure.
"It was terrifying! I was surfing with my Finneon in the sea yesterday when this huge wave suddenly appeared! I was startled, and when I looked closely, I saw an incredibly huge blue Pokemon fighting with a Rayquaza!"
The camera then panned to the second eyewitness, a boy in swimwear holding a surfboard.
"It's true! I saw it too! That huge mysterious Pokemon was battling with the Rayquaza! I thought it was a trainer trying to capture a Pokemon! But then I realized it was a wild Rayquaza! It's strange because there aren't any Rayquaza that inhabit the Hoenn region."
The third person interviewed was a tourist on the beach, wearing a floral shirt and a hat, with a camera hanging around his neck.
He shared a precious photo he had taken at the risk of his life.
In the photo, an ancient-looking blue Pokemon was riding a giant wave, charging towards a Rayquaza.
"There, that's how it looked! Unfortunately, I was too far away, and I couldn't find a better angle to capture the scene!"
"The battle ended quickly. I saw the Rayquaza being defeated by the blue Pokemon and falling into the sea. Then the giant wave disappeared, the rain stopped, and the blue Pokemon was nowhere to be seen!"
Naoki: "???"
Staring at the familiar silhouette in the photo on the TV screen, Naoki was completely bewildered.
Miss Joy, standing next to him, also widened her eyes in disbelief, pointing at the screen and murmuring:
"That's... Rayquaza?"
Naoki fell silent.
He immediately recognized that the Rayquaza fighting against Kyogre was the one from his ranch.
So... what was going on? How did Rayquaza end up provoking Kyogre?
But then, Naoki suddenly remembered what the tourist had said about Rayquaza being knocked down and falling into the sea.
Naoki's heart tightened.
The interviewees didn't know about Kyogre, but he certainly did! Kyogre, the Embodiment of the Sea, the creator of the ancient oceans.
Even with the Storm Cookie's enhancement, Rayquaza stood no chance against Kyogre!
As he imagined Rayquaza being badly injured and falling into the sea, Naoki felt his heart sink.
This wouldn't do. He had to bring Golurk and Lopunny to the Hoenn region! If necessary, he'd even call upon his good neighbor for help!
(End of Chapter)
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