Chapter 617: The Dragon of Dao, Captured!
Chapter 617: The Dragon of Dao, Captured!
Dao?
Upon hearing Zekrom's words, Shizuru froze in place.
He quickly pondered the possible meanings behind Zekrom's statement.
As far as he knew, both Zekrom and Zekrom, as well as Rexilliam, were created based on the Yin-Yang philosophy of Daoism.
Zekrom represented Yin, Rexilliam represented Yang, and Zekrom embodied nothingness, the very essence of Dao.
Dao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things.
The original Dragon Stone split into three, transforming into Zekrom, Zekrom, and Rexilliam.
Shizuru recalled that this information was also recorded in the data about Zekrom.
After absorbing the energy of Rexilliam or Zekrom, Zekrom would choose to protect the real world of Pokemon and humans, or fight for the ideal world that would be realized in the future for the sake of Pokemon and humanity.
And now...
Zekrom clearly possessed the power to transform into Dark Zekrom, although it was unclear where it obtained that strength. Still, it was certain that the current Zekrom was not an empty shell without a soul.
Zekrom exuded a chilling aura, standing not far away, leaning over and staring in this direction as if waiting for Shizuru's response.
Soon, Shizuru had an answer in his heart. He looked into Zekrom's eyes and said, "I want to create a paradise for my Pokemon partners."
A cold breath escaped from Zekrom's nostrils, but it didn't speak immediately. Instead, it stared at the human named Shizuru.
The airflow named "Dao Force" flowed slowly, and Zekrom's gaze penetrated through all things in the world, as well as some seemingly real and illusory, indescribable powers, seeing the ideal world that would soon be realized.
"Hmm." Zekrom exhaled a breath and then said, "Since that's the case, then prove it to me!"
Ice power surged from Zekrom's body, and the previously destroyed ice arena was rapidly repairing at a visible speed.
The Ice Gate once again took shape in front of Shizuru.
"Bii."
Fairy Eevee's small face was filled with confusion. It didn't quite understand Zekrom's intention. Did this Pokemon want to battle again?
However, Shizuru understood Zekrom's true thoughts.
This action meant that it wanted to invite him back to the World Tree, but first, he had to prove his worth by showing his full strength.
At that time, Zekrom would unleash its full power, and only by defeating it head-on would he earn its recognition.
Zekrom stood in place, waiting for the other's response.
"If you make a decision, pass through that Ice Gate!" it said.
"I understand." Shizuru took a deep breath, and for the first time, a desire to battle rose in his heart.
He wanted to see which one was more powerful, his Gogoat or Zekrom.
"Gogoat," Shizuru called out.
Gogoat already understood Shizuru's intention. It lifted its leg and stepped forward from behind Shizuru.
"It's up to you now," Shizuru said.
"Ah-hee-sss!"
The human and Pokemon passed through the Ice Gate.
Zekrom's gaze fell upon the unique Dragon Pokemon, sensing the aura emanating from it. A rare solemn expression appeared on its face.
The battle officially began.
Zekrom started with Frost Beam to test the waters, and a frigid, milky-white beam of light shot towards Gogoat.
Gogoat narrowed its eyes, and its powerful leg muscles tensed, causing the ice on the ground to crack. It leaped into the air, dodging Zekrom's Frost Beam.
Shizuru calmly observed the situation in the arena. When he saw Gogoat jump, he immediately gave the command, "Full-Force Ram!"
In mid-air, Gogoat instantly changed its trajectory, shifting its shape while charging towards Zekrom with a fierce aura.
Zekrom sensed the extraordinary power of the move. It instantly summoned Shadow Claw and started running with its heavy legs, charging towards the Pokemon.
The next moment, two vastly different energies collided, creating a terrifying gust of power.
A loud "Boom" echoed as Zekrom's massive body was slammed by Gogoat, causing it to stumble backward several dozen meters and crash heavily into the wall of the mine shaft.
The first round of the clash ended with Gogoat taking the lead!
"Huff..."
Zekrom panted, its face showing a hint of surprise.
The power of that Pokemon was even greater than its own!
However, excitement soon followed.
Zekrom flew forward while roaring loudly, "Come on! This is what I've been waiting for! Show me your full strength!"
The next moment, the aura around Zekrom went crazy, and the temperature in the air dropped sharply.
The ice energy formed a freezing cold that seemed to be able to freeze everything, enveloping the entire ice arena.
Seeing this, Shizuru inwardly cursed.
It was the Icebound World again!
Even though Gogoat was strong, it might not withstand the attack from Zekrom, a fellow Legendary Pokemon, especially since the Ice Type was super effective against Gogoat.
Shizuru's mind raced, and he suddenly recalled a move that Gogoat had previously kept hidden from him due to its shame.
"Gogoat, dig!" Shizuru commanded swiftly.
Even though they would be affected by the temperature, as long as they hid underground and avoided the direct impact of the Icebound World's energy, they could minimize the danger.
Upon receiving the command, Gogoat immediately sprang into action.
It swung its claws, shattering the ice surface with incredible speed, and then dug a hole in the ground and burrowed inside.
The next moment, as Zekrom roared, the energy of the Icebound World erupted in all directions.
Fortunately, with Ultra Dream's protection, Shizuru and Fairy Eevee were able to stand firm amidst the onslaught.
After a long while, the icy energy on the field gradually dissipated, and as Zekrom gazed upon the empty ice surface, it furrowed its brow.
Had they escaped?
"Gogoat, now!" Shizuru's voice rang out.
No, that's not right!
Zekrom's internal alarm bells went off, but before it could react, the ground below it suddenly cracked open, and Gogoat launched a surprise attack from below.
Digging was only a means of avoiding damage, but this move was...
Close combat! At such close range, Gogoat completely abandoned defense and chose to launch a full-power attack.
A powerful punch landed heavily on Zekrom, causing even the mighty Zekrom to grimace in pain.
However, the more pain it seemed to experience, the more excited it became.
"Yes! Yes!" Zekrom roared excitedly, its Reversed Scale standing erect.
Its yellow, pupil-less eyes suddenly turned red, and its aura surged instantly.
Its tail, head, and body went wild, crashing into Gogoat with no discernible pattern, focusing on chaos and disorder.
That was... Reversed Scale!
Gogoat crossed its arms to block the attack, but Zekrom pressed forward relentlessly, forcing Gogoat to retreat. Gogoat's body was covered in wounds, and its breathing became increasingly rapid.
Zekrom's breathing also quickened, as the previous full-force collision and close combat had taken a toll on it as well.
Observing the two Pokemon engaged in close-quarters combat, Shizuru frowned and calmly issued a command:
"Gogoat, prepare for Double Payback!"
"Ah-gah!"
Gogoat responded loudly, its fighting energy surging through its entire body, fueled by Zekrom's relentless assault.
If Zekrom had maintained its composure, it might have realized something was amiss and immediately ceased its attack.
However, the use of Reversed Scale had thrown Zekrom into a state of confusion, causing it to continuously attack Gogoat for a short period.
Gogoat kept retreating until it had nowhere left to go.
Just then, after a series of attacks, Zekrom's assault began to show signs of fatigue.
Shizuru's gaze remained fixed on the changes in the arena.
The moment he spotted an opening in Zekrom's defense, he issued the command: "Now!"
At that instant, the energy Gogoat had been accumulating erupted.
Thanks to Reversed Scale, the power of the move increased exponentially.
"Boom!"
The immense force sent Zekrom flying, its massive body crashing into the wall of the mine shaft. It flipped over, and to everyone's surprise, it lost its ability to fight.
"Ah-gah..."
Seeing this, Gogoat could no longer endure, panting heavily as it knelt on the ice, its strength waning.
As Gogoat struggled to hold on, Shizuru quickly stepped forward, taking out Life Sheep Milk and warming dishes from his backpack to feed Gogoat.
After consuming the food and drink, Gogoat gradually recovered.
Having defeated a formidable opponent, Gogoat seemed delighted and couldn't help but lick Shizuru's face with its warm tongue.
"Ah-gah!"
"Well done!" Shizuru was accustomed to Gogoat's gesture, patting its head in praise.
From the previous battle, it was evident that Gogoat's strength and speed far surpassed Zekrom's.
Shizuru was surprised by Gogoat's immense power.
He believed that even if Zekrom transformed into Black Zekrom, Gogoat would still have a chance to fight.
But for now, it was all over.
Shizuru stood up, leading Gogoat to stand before Zekrom.
At this moment, Zekrom had also calmed down. It panted heavily, praising them with a heated tone, "You two did an excited voice exclaimed.
It had been many years since Zekrom had encountered such formidable opponents. After a satisfying battle, Zekrom felt refreshed and invigorated.
Shizuru fed Zekrom Life Sheep Milk and asked, "Are you willing to return to the World Tree with us now?"
"Of course, since I gave my word, I'll definitely keep it." Zekrom was a creature of its word, and it roared, "Come then! Capture me in the way humans do!"
"As you wish."
Shizuru took out an empty Poke Ball from his waist and threw it forcefully at Zekrom.
The moment the Poke Ball hit Zekrom, it bounced into the air, automatically opening to release a beam of red light that enveloped Zekrom's massive body and drew it inside.
"Thud!"
The Poke Ball hit the ground, emitting a dull sound as the white button flashed with a red glow.
Once, twice, thrice...
The Poke Ball, which had been shaking violently, gradually came to a stop, and the red light ceased flashing.
This indicated a successful capture! Shizuru was thrilled and stepped forward to pick up the Poke Ball.
He had captured Zekrom! "Zekrom, please take care of me from now on!" Shizuru said to the Poke Ball.
The Poke Ball in his hand shook slightly twice, as if Zekrom inside had heard his words and was responding.
Shizuru put the Poke Ball away and looked down at Fairy Eevee, smiling as he asked, "How do you feel now?"
"Bii!"
Fairy Eevee jumped with excitement.
"Good, then let's head home now!"
As Zekrom left, the cold air in the mine gradually dissipated, and the temperature in the air rose slightly, but the frozen ice in the cave remained unmelted.
The Geometric Snowflakes that had flown away returned one by one, settling above the icy cavern as they had before.
With the presence of Ice-type Geometric Snowflakes and the cave's location underground, where sunlight couldn't reach, this mine would likely remain frozen forever.
But that was fine; at least he didn't have to worry about the Geometric Snowflakes being homeless after Zekrom's departure.
Shizuru took out Fairy Eevee's Poke Ball and recalled it, then mounted Gogoat and left the cave with Ultra Dream, flying into the sky.
He took out his phone and sent a message to Kyurem.
After a short while, a purple ripple appeared in front of them.
"Let's go!"
As Shizuru spoke, Gogoat and Ultra Dream flew into the ripple.
At 2:00 PM, the group returned to the Paldea region.
Shizuru didn't immediately return to the ranch; instead, he first went to the World Tree and placed Zekrom in the snowy land created by Frostbird.
"From now on, this will be your home!"
Zekrom looked around, sensing the rich natural energy in the area, and had no objections.
It turned its massive body and looked at Shizuru again, saying, "If you ever need my strength in the future, just come here and find me."
It had promised this human to help him protect the future he wanted to create.
Shizuru was slightly taken aback but smiled and nodded, "Okay."
After bidding farewell to Zekrom, Shizuru prepared to leave, but before he could, Fairy Eevee didn't want to return to the ranch with him.
Looking into Fairy Eevee's eyes, Shizuru understood its intention without it needing to speak.
He sighed softly and said, "Well then, go ahead, our little adventurer!"
"Bii!"
Fairy Eevee responded with determination, waving its ribbon in farewell to Shizuru before turning and disappearing into the forest, heading towards the Expedition Guild.
Since it had passed the test and become a Trainer, it was time for it to do what Trainers do!
"Hmm..."
Watching this scene, Shizuru's mind flashed back to when Fairy Eevee had first hatched from its egg, and he couldn't help but feel a bit sentimental.
He felt that his relationship with Pokemon had never been like that of a typical Trainer and their Pokemon; instead, it was more like a family.
He was an old father tending to the ranch, and the Eevees were his children.
And now, his children had grown up and had their own paths to follow.
Although he felt a bit reluctant, Shizuru was willing to respect their choices.
All he could do as an old father was to take care of the ranch and prepare a warm, hearty soup for them when they returned home tired from their adventures.
After seeing Fairy Eevee off, Shizuru finally returned to the ranch with Gogoat.
However, he soon went back to the World Tree and gave a brand-new Lottom Phone to Zekrom, who was busy creating a cave dwelling for itself.
"What is this?" Zekrom paused, looking puzzled.
"This is a Lottom Phone," Shizuru explained in detail, introducing the phone's functions and usage to Zekrom.
Thirty minutes later, a new notification suddenly popped up in the Legendary Pokemon Chat Group.
[Ding! Zekrom has joined the chat group!]
(End of Chapter)
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