Morning, in Kyogre's sea.

“…………”

“…………”

The surrounding temperature continued to rise, and the intense sunlight was like flames.

“So… you used Sunny Day four times in a row… are you trying to dry up the entire ocean?”

“You! What’s it to you! Even if I use Sunny Day to dry you into a cumin-flavored Kun, it’s none of your business!”

Groudon felt like swearing a bit. Precipice Blades had to be used on land, but the key was that below was an endless deep sea. If he used Flamethrower or similar moves, Kyogre would dive into the water, making him impossible to hit.

He was truly trapped here…

“Alright, alright… think about it.”

“Think about my ass! Legendary Pokémon will never be slaves!”

“You must… want something, right?”

“No!”

“Really?”

“Rea… hiss… something I want?”

Groudon pondered for a moment, then whispered a few words to Kyogre.

“Just… like that?”

“What? Can that kid do it?”

“I don’t know… but I should be able to.”

“Huh?”

…………

“Alright, count heads. Is everyone ready?”

After Gui Ling woke up at noon, he prepared to leave for the lab, but found that Kyogre was gone.

“Oh no! Who knows where Kyogre ran off to in this state!”

Gui Ling was about to summon all his Pokémon to search for Kyogre, but exclamations came from the sea.

Suddenly, one of Gui Ling’s Poké Balls opened, and Black Rayquaza appeared, immediately Mega Evolving and staring sharply at the ocean.

Gui Ling jumped high behind the crowd but couldn't see anything, so he had Rayquaza take him up. Riding on Rayquaza’s head, Gui Ling finally saw what was happening.

Groudon was standing on Kyogre’s back. Because Kyogre had absorbed the power of the giant stone, her body had become enormous, and she didn’t feel Groudon was very heavy.

Groudon truly experienced the feeling of flying, and he had been smiling the whole way.

“What… are they doing?”

“Roar! (I don’t understand.)”

Kyogre saw they had arrived, and with a flick of her body, she directly flung Groudon into the sea. Groudon looked at Kyogre with some complaint, but since she had flown him a long way, he couldn’t say much.

“You’re Gui Ling, right?”

Groudon looked at Gui Ling, who was riding on Rayquaza’s head, his eyes serious, even blowing out two streams of hot air from his nostrils.

“Yes, hello, Lord of the Earth, Groudon.”

“Let’s make a deal. This is what Kyogre got for you.”

“Tell me.”

The crowd consciously made way. Some people here had never witnessed a divine battle, so most of them showed expressions of great surprise upon seeing the three titans of Hoenn.

“Humans are weak, but they are indeed the species with the highest intelligence. How about you use your clever mind and teach me how to fly?”

“Fly? So that’s what you really want.”

“You have a way?”

Gui Ling lowered his head and thought. To be honest, helping Groudon achieve flight was not a problem.

Gengar and the others could use Psychic to make him fly for a while, but the safest way would definitely be Terastallization. This would 100% help Groudon achieve flight capabilities.

“I really do, but it will take a bit longer. It must be under the condition that I capture you. Can you wait?”

“How many years have I waited! What’s a little more time? But how will you guarantee it!”

“How do you want me to guarantee it?”

“If you can’t make me fly, even if you capture me, I will still attack you!”

“Alright, it’s a promise. I guarantee I’ll make it happen within five years. If I can’t, I’ll take a Precipice Blades hit from you.”

“Courageous. You said it yourself.”

Seeing the atmosphere had reached this point, Gui Ling directly threw a Poké Ball. Groudon's enormous body, in its Primal Reversion form, turned into a red light and entered the Poké Ball. It shook once and then became still.

“No way? This kid just caught Rayquaza the day before yesterday, and now he’s caught Groudon too?!”

“So strong! The Champion of this tournament must be him!”

Gui Ling didn't pay attention to the others’ discussions. After picking up the Poké Ball, he had Rayquaza take him to the wilderness.

After a while, Gui Ling carefully looked around to make sure no one else was present, then released all his Pokémon.

He needed to sort out the current situation.

“Let’s have a meeting. First, let’s talk about what happened these past few days and what we’ve done?”

“I was caught.”

“Roar! (Me too.)”

“Helped Dad… catch… a Legendary Pokémon.”

Kyogre, who had reverted to human form, tugged at Gui Ling’s sleeve.

“And this!”

Diancie ran over, bouncing and holding Xiao Xingyue.

“Hmm, my biggest question is why Kyogre became like this? So our next destination is Professor Platane’s lab. After understanding this, we’ll go to the remaining Gyms to get the Gym Badges. Then we’ll win the Kalos League Champion title. Before that, I want Xiao Xingyue to evolve.”

After clearing his thoughts, Gui Ling recalled everyone and had Yveltal fly him to Lumiose City.

This time, Gui Ling didn't recall Kyogre into her Poké Ball; instead, he kept her by his side.

…………

“Please come in.”

“Hello, I’m looking for Professor Platane.”

“Gui Ling?! You’re here!”

“Yes, I have something important to discuss with the Professor. Please take me to him.”

After a while, Professor Platane rushed over in a lab coat. Seeing Gui Ling, the worry in his heart finally subsided.

“Gui Ling! You brat, you finally came back!”

“I went to Desert City and did two big things. I should be in the headlines, right?”

“Nonsense! You caught two more Legendary Pokémon?! You’re being too ostentatious. Those with ill intentions will surely come after you!”

Gui Ling shrugged. Improving his strength was also his goal in coming here.

“Professor, Rayquaza and I already discussed it at the beginning. They agreed to cooperate with your experiment, but I want to get a few things.”

“What?”

“Z-Ring, Dynamax Band, and Terastallization Orb. I need these things to protect myself and also to improve my strength.”

Professor Platane smiled. He thought it was something serious. Professor Platane had already had people prepare the items Gui Ling mentioned. From the start, it was to thank Gui Ling for participating in his experiment, which provided him with valuable research data. Although these items cost him a lot of money, it was all worth it.

“Even if you didn’t come to participate in my experiment today, I would still give you these items. I’ve already prepared them for you.”

“No rush, that’s secondary. My main purpose this time is…”

Gui Ling touched Kyogre, who had been hiding behind him, and began to explain what had happened to him as Professor Platane looked on in confusion.

…………

“Professor, any progress?”

Inside an instrument, Kyogre quietly closed her eyes, allowing the light to scan her body for analysis.

Kyogre trusted Gui Ling unconditionally because she knew her Dad wouldn't harm her.

“Kyogre’s situation is simply incredible. The only explanation for this phenomenon right now is that she absorbed all the power of the giant stone, gaining the ability to shapeshift. But I suddenly discovered that Kyogre and you seem to be mutually attracted by a certain power.”

Upon hearing the explanation, Gui Ling couldn't help but ponder. Mutually attracted by power, could it be Bond Evolution?

But isn’t Bond Evolution supposed to be a connection of hearts during battle? This situation is completely different from Ash’s Greninja.

“In short, further investigation is needed, but there’s no doubt that Kyogre’s situation will not harm her. And according to your description, she should be able to switch forms autonomously, which is definitely the best outcome.”

“That’s good. Not affecting health is the best outcome.”

Finally, after two days of research, Gui Ling finally left the lab. Gui Ling also thought that Kyogre should just maintain her current state, but looking at the four “Systems” on his wrist, he fell into deep thought.

It took him a long time listening to Professor Platane’s explanation to understand the meaning. Although he had a Z-Ring, he didn’t have a Z-Crystal, which requires natural energy.

Dynamaxing could be used normally, but Gui Ling didn’t know if Gengar could Dynamax now. Surely he didn’t have to drink that special soup, right?

And what he wanted to know most now was whether Terastallization could actually make Groudon fly?

So…

“Can this thing really make me fly?”

“Try it. How can you know if you don’t try?”

Gui Ling summoned all his Pokémon in the wilderness, letting everyone witness this historic moment.

After Groudon was recalled into his Poké Ball, Gui Ling’s bracelet glowed. The Poké Ball also lit up with green energy and was then thrown out.

“Terastallize!”

Groudon was already in his Primal Reversion form. As soon as he was summoned, he was enveloped in crystals. Soon after the crystals shattered, a balloon-shaped crystal appeared on his head.

“Alright, Groudon, try to see if you can fly.”

“That’s it? No wings grew out. How can I fly?”

“Jump up and see.”

Groudon originally didn't have much hope, but when he jumped up, he found that he could actually float in the air. He tried to move, and he really could fly!

“Hahahahahahaha! I’m flying! I’m flying!!! Who dares to call me unable to fly now!!!”

Everyone below was laughing uncontrollably, looking at Groudon dancing in the air, feeling it was a bit abstract.

Although his flying looked a bit like dog-paddling…

But at least he could fly.

Until the Terastallization time ended, Groudon reluctantly flew down.

“How was it, Groudon? Fun?”

Groudon’s attitude had done a 180-degree flip from when they first met. At this moment, Groudon was crying profusely, feeling like he was about to pounce on Gui Ling in excitement any second.

“You are my big brother! From now on, if you tell me to go left, I will never go right! If you tell me to go forward, I will never go backward!”

“Haha! No need, no need.”

“I’m sticking with you from now on! Let me fly one more time!”

“Alright, alright, again.”

“Yesterday was New Year’s Eve, too busy, so no update. These few days will probably also be busy, after all, visiting relatives.”

“Wishing everyone a happy and joyful New Year! Success in studies! Smooth work! Prosperity! Get rich and beautiful!”

“The author will try to update, hopefully, regular updates will resume once things settle down.”