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Chapter 695: Time Flows Like Water
Chapter 695: Time Flows Like Water
"Where do you want to go and play?"
In the Reversed World, Regidrago's massive body glided gracefully.
Its eyes gazed upwards, and atop its head sat a five-year-old boy with black hair and dark eyes.
Little Yuki held Totten Turtle in his arms, his eyes sparkling with excitement for the journey ahead.
"No problem!" Regidrago said, and it was done.
Not long ago, it had heard from Rotom that its fans in the Sinnoh region's Black Ore City had built an extravagant giant statue in its honor, which had just been completed.
This was the perfect opportunity to visit and check on the situation.
Regidrago's heart instantly had a destination in mind.
Its massive body swiftly navigated through the Reversed World.
After an unknown amount of time, Regidrago suddenly unleashed a powerful Dragonbreath towards a space ahead.
The once-sealed space was instantly opened, and a colossal shadow emerged, flying into the bright and sunny real world.
Black Ore City, a coal industry hub blessed with abundant natural resources, basked in the afternoon sun. Well-rested miners, in pairs, made their way towards the mine pit.
Office workers, clutching briefcases, glanced at their watches as they hurried by, while trainers in sportswear arrived with their Pokemon, excited and eager to explore the brand-new town.
Tourists gathered in the city's central square, where an enormous statue stood, its entire body painted black, exuding an aura of otherworldly power and dominance at first glance.
This was also the headquarters of the Regidrago Fan Committee.
Everyone here worshipped Regidrago, followed its personal account, and constantly created everything related to Regidrago, promoting it far and wide.
Just then, a sudden change in the sky caught the attention of countless onlookers.
With just a glance, exclamations of surprise escaped their mouths.
"Oh my! Could that shadow be...?"
"It's Regidrago! Regidrago has appeared!"
"Incredible! Regidrago is here, and it must have seen everything we've done!"
Although the legends in the Sinnoh region depicted Regidrago as ferocious and evil, with a terrifying appearance, all of Regidrago's fans knew the truth.
Regidrago was loyal and protective of its fans.
Once, a little girl who adored Regidrago was bullied at school. She told Regidrago about it, and the next day, Regidrago emerged from a mirror, teaching those bullies a lesson and ensuring they never dared to bully anyone again.
How could one not love such a Pokemon? And so, with Regidrago's appearance, a frenzy erupted in Black Ore City.
But soon, someone noticed something.
"There seems to be something on Regidrago's head!"
Upon hearing this, some traveling trainers immediately took out their telescopes from their backpacks and aimed them at Regidrago's head.
"It's a little boy!" a trainer exclaimed.
"Who could it be...?" someone murmured.
Paldea Region, Straight's Ranch.
Straight suddenly noticed the quietness in his home.
He narrowed his eyes, went downstairs to check, but only saw the Pokemon.
Hmm?
"FlapWing, have you seen Yuki?" Straight asked.
FlapWing thought carefully, then flew outside and pointed towards the direction of the Reversed World.
Straight: "..."
Well, this kid must have run off to play on the World Tree again.
Yuki is five years old this year, and it's about time for him to start kindergarten soon.
However, given Yuki's personality, he probably won't cry like Little Tree did on his first day of school, making the entire kindergarten cry.
The Pokemon on the World Tree are kind and familiar with Yuki, so he should be safe there.
Straight calmed himself, ready to take advantage of the good weather to air out the blankets.
But just then, a video call from the Sinnoh region interrupted his thoughts.
Straight was taken aback, seeing the blonde woman on the screen, and said, "Cynthia?"
Cynthia: "I'm sorry to disturb you, Mr. Straight, but I have something I'd like to ask you."
"Go ahead," Straight was a bit dazed. Shouldn't the Sinnoh region be safe now? Could it be that the remnants of Team Galactic have resurfaced?
But Cynthia's next words left him speechless.
"Regidrago has appeared in the Sinnoh region's Black Ore City, and there's a boy, around five years old, riding on its head. I think that child must be Yuki. Were you aware of this?" Cynthia asked.
Upon hearing this, a big question mark appeared above Straight's head.
"?"
What's going on? How did Yuki end up riding Regidrago to the Sinnoh region?
(End of Chapter 695)
"I understand. I'll contact Regidrago right away." Shizuru contemplated.
"..." Hilda said nothing.
It seemed that the child had snuck out.
Shizuru ended the call and immediately dialed Regidrago's number.
The phone rang for a long time before someone answered.
But to Shizuru's surprise, it wasn't Regidrago who appeared on the screen; it was Yuki.
"Yuki?"
"Yuki, it's dangerous out there. Come back with Regidrago right now!" Shizuru's voice carried a hint of concern.
The next moment, Regidrago's deep voice boomed from the side.
"With me here, what's there to worry about?"
Shizuru was speechless.
"Dad, Yuki doesn't want to go back yet. It's so fun here!" Yuki exclaimed.
"Yuki, don't listen to your dad. Listen to Uncle Regidrago, hang up the phone, and let's keep playing!"
Shizuru's expression turned serious.
Yuki, feeling a bit scared, looked at his father on the screen and whispered, "Uncle Regidrago, Dad seems angry. Maybe we should go back..."
Hearing this, Shizuru's face gradually softened.
Upon reflection, it made sense; with Regidrago around, Yuki wouldn't face any danger, especially since Yuki just wanted to explore the outside world.
With Little Tree away, there was no one to play with Yuki, leaving him feeling a bit lonely.
Although he didn't say it, Shizuru knew that Yuki secretly envied his sister's freedom.
Sighing, Shizuru gave in. As long as the kids were happy, that was all that mattered.
"Don't worry, Yuki. Dad was just concerned about you, not angry. Go ahead and keep playing with Uncle Regidrago!" Shizuru reassured him.
Yuki's eyes lit up at these words.
"Really, Dad?" he asked, delighted.
"Of course it's true." Shizuru nodded. "But remember, you must return before nightfall, okay?"
"I will!" Yuki replied happily.
---
The children were growing up, each with their own little lives, and as a father, Shizuru felt helpless, unable to stop the inevitable.
After that day, Yuki became inseparable from Regidrago. Almost every day, he would venture into the Reversed World to play with Regidrago, traveling to various places around the globe.
Thus, the ranch was left to Shizuru, Ki Shu, and their Pokemon.
Time passed like flowing water, and Shizuru, now in his late thirties, settled into a peaceful life on the ranch with Gogoat and the others.
They occasionally received communications from Little Tree, who shared her adventures and experiences from her travels.
She had conquered challenges and become the new Rainbow Hero!
She spoke of Entei, Suijin, and Kaminari parting ways to fulfill their missions.
Little Tree had been sad for a while, but she quickly bounced back.
Entei had assured her that this was just a temporary separation, and they would meet again someday.
With every parting comes a new encounter, and everyone continues their journey.
Little Tree, reinvigorated, conquered all the Gyms in the Kanto region and participated in the Johto League at the end of the year, claiming the championship.
During her travels, like any other trainer, she caught many Pokemon from the Kanto region and sent them back to the ranch for Shizuru to care for.
[Chapter 689: With Just a Thought]
Despite becoming a champion, Little Tree's journey didn't end.
After spending the New Year with her family, she left her hometown again, following the itinerary planned by Shizuru, and headed to the Johto region.
Time flew by, and soon it was Union Calendar 217.
This year, Shizuru turned 39, Little Tree was 15, and she began her journey in the Kalos region.
Yuki, too, had turned ten.
Unexpectedly, he didn't choose to travel the world like his sister.
For the past five years, he had traveled the globe with Regidrago.
At ten years old, Yuki decided to enter the Hisui Academy with Totten Turtle to study Pokemon knowledge.
In Union Calendar 218, Shizuru entered his forties.
Yuki, like his sister, was an exceptional child. In just one year, he completed his studies and accepted Ya Ci's invitation, succeeding Ki Shu as the Lumiose Gym Leader.
At 35, Ki Shu retired and chose to spend his days on the ranch with Shizuru and his Pokemon.
The two fully embraced their middle-aged lives.
In Union Calendar 219, Yuki excelled in his position as a Gym Leader and earned the title of Paldea's First Gym Leader.
In Union Calendar 220, Little Tree successfully ranked first among the Eight Elites in the Galar region and returned to her homeland, Paldea. That year, Shizuru was 42, and Little Tree was 18.
The once naive girl had grown into an exceptional Trainer, succeeding Ya Ci as the Chief Champion of the Paldea League.
Under Little Tree's leadership, the Paldea region became the strongest among all regions, attracting countless talents and traveling Trainers.
After Ya Ci's retirement, Xin Li also moved to Town, living as neighbors with Straight and his family.
They often visited Straight, lounging in rocking chairs and basking in the sun.
Ya Ci sighed sincerely, "Ah, Straight, it's so good to have met you!"
Straight had long seen through Ya Ci's plan, but Little Tree didn't object, allowing things to unfold as they may.
"Hmph, I think you've been eyeing our family for a while now!" Straight lay in his rocking chair, fanning Ki Shu with a fan.
Looking back, it was no coincidence that Ki Shu had come to challenge the ranch's trial.
"Oh, don't say it like that!" Ya Ci smiled.
Straight said, "...But speaking of which, we should thank you. If not for you, we might not be where we are today."
He glanced at Ki Shu.
Ya Ci smiled, "That's not certain. Lovers will find each other, no matter the distance."
She looked up at the sky, and the sun above. "Little Tree is so outstanding, it's wonderful to see Paldea as it is today."
"...", Straight listened quietly with his eyes closed.
Over the years, many events had unfolded in Town as well.
Thomas the Town Elder had passed away, and the town's seed shop had changed owners. The once-bustling commercial town had transformed into a modern metropolis.
Time had changed many people and many things.
In the 230th year of the Union, Straight was 52 years old, Ki Shu was 47, Little Tree was 28, and Yuki was 23.
This year was filled with significant events.
Ki Shu's parents passed away, and she cried for a long time in Straight's arms. From that day on, she no longer had her parents in this world.
Adek also left this world.
Straight attended Adek's funeral with his wife and two children.
The funeral was quiet, with everyone mourning the former Champion.
Adek's Pokemon were sad, lingering by his coffin, reluctant to leave.
Ki Shu felt heartbroken seeing Adek's Pokemon, wondering if they would be as despondent after her own passing. Under the weight of these blows, Ki Shu fell ill.
Straight cared for her at her bedside, comforting her softly, "Don't worry, even if the body ages, the soul won't disappear. When the time comes, I'll bring you back from the spirit world to find our Pokemon."
"Really?" Ki Shu asked.
Straight nodded, his gaze shifting to the Gogoat and the Ursaring beside him. "Of course, it's true. Whether alive or dead, we'll always be together."
This was his promise to his wife and their Pokemon.
In the 231st year of the Union, Yuki met someone she loved and held a wedding, settling down in Lumiose City.
Seeing his son married, Straight, as an aging father, became anxious about his daughter, who hadn't found a partner yet. He took on the role of a matchmaker, calling her daily to encourage marriage.
Straight was afraid that Little Tree might be influenced by Ya Ci's unmarried status, fearing that if she didn't marry now, she might end up alone in her thirties or forties.
Initially, Little Tree brushed off his concerns, but later, feeling unable to hide the truth, she brought her boyfriend home.
At the ranch, Straight sat upright on the sofa, his expression stern as he scrutinized the man before him.
Gogoat and Ursaring sat on either side of Straight, equally serious.
The man was incredibly nervous.
An invisible pressure filled the air.
In that moment, Straight deeply understood why his father-in-law had been so strict when he first met him.
To marry his daughter, one must first pass his test!
(End of Chapter)
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