Chapter 1290: When We Meet Again (Part 2)

Victini handed them over to Naoki.

Naoki was slightly stunned, then looked at the Light Stone and Dark Stone in his hands in disbelief.

The Light Stone and Dark Stone showed no reaction, but their information appeared in Naoki’s mind.

[Light Stone: The form taken after Reshiram’s body was destroyed, said to be awaiting the hero’s arrival.]

[Dark Stone: The form taken after Zekrom’s body was destroyed, said to be awaiting the hero’s arrival.]

Was the Old King intending to entrust these two stones to him for safekeeping?

These are Zekrom and Reshiram!

The evil organization in the Unova Region, Team Plasma, had been yearning for these items, and now they effortlessly landed in his hands?

If Ghetsis knew, he’d be livid…

However, the great war a thousand years ago caused Reshiram and Zekrom to deplete a large amount of life force, subsequently reverting to stones and falling into a long slumber, from which they have yet to awaken.

But that’s not right!

If we follow the plot of the movie, even if these two dragons are still in stone form, they should have awakened and possess their own consciousness!

Recalling the scene of Reshiram and Zekrom being beaten by Koraidon, Naoki had a suspicion.

Could it be that because Koraidon was nearby, they dare not wake?

But that shouldn’t be the case either…

After pondering for a moment, Naoki decided to fulfill the Old King’s request and keep the two stones safe.

Thus, in the afternoon, Naoki took the two stones to the World Tree, to the next layer below the Land of Earth where Groudon resided.

The area was still a vast plain, with a mountain rising in the middle. Naoki climbed to the peak and placed the Light Stone and Dark Stone into the groove of a rock at the summit.

“Alright!” Naoki exhaled a long breath after completing the task.

“Nini～!”

However, just as he turned around, preparing to leave with Victini, he suddenly heard two ethereal voices.

“What are your ideals?”

“What is the reality you seek?”

Naoki halted his steps and looked back at the Light Stone and Dark Stone.

The two stones didn’t make another sound, as if waiting for his answer.

“Nini?” Victini, hearing nothing, looked back at Naoki with confusion upon seeing him stop.

“My ideal is to see the fusion of Reshiram and Zekrom.” Naoki silently replied in his heart, knowing that the two dragons could sense human thoughts.

After all, Reshiram and Zekrom were originally one entity, split into Light Stone and Dark Stone due to individuals with differing ideals, leaving the remaining body to become Kyurem.

The legendary Dao, where the three dragons unite as one… If possible, Naoki really wanted to see this.

Light Stone, Dark Stone: “…”

“Alright, let’s go!”

Naoki turned around, left the World Tree with Victini, and returned to the ranch.

“Is everything settled?” Lono asked.

Naoki nodded, “I put them on the World Tree; as long as it remains undiscovered, the events of the past will not replay.”

“That’s good.” Lono sighed in relief at his words.

Naoki then took out his Rotom Phone and searched online for information about Team Plasma in the Unova Region.

To his knowledge, Team Plasma’s goal was to separate Pokemon from humans, claiming it’s unfortunate for Pokemon to be under human possession and advocating for their return to nature, spreading these ideas everywhere.

But in reality, they wanted to use this ideology to make other Trainers give up their Pokemon, allowing Team Plasma to monopolize the power of Pokemon.

As for opposers, Team Plasma would forcibly seize their Pokemon for themselves.

Unfortunately, after searching for a long time, apart from some news and videos of Team Plasma’s lectures, Naoki couldn’t find any other information.

After a moment’s thought, he sent a message to Alder.

[Wing King: I read online about an organization called Team Plasma promoting Pokemon liberation in major cities; it sounds like some cult. Is everything okay over there in the Unova Region?]

Alder quickly replied.

[Alder: Even the Paldea Region has heard about this? This organization is really strange, spreading the idea of liberating Pokemon from Poke Balls everywhere; not only that, but they’ll forcibly snatch Pokemon from Trainers who disagree with their lectures. The Unova League is already planning to investigate this.]

[Wing King: There’s a rumor the leader of Team Plasma is a man named Ghetsis; keep an eye out!]

The next second, Alder’s video call came through.

“How do you know?” He asked in surprise.

“I read it online from netizens!” Naoki responded matter-of-factly. “They said they heard it from Team Plasma members, who seem to idolize their leader.”

“Ghetsis…” Alder nodded. “Alright, I’ll have someone look into it. Let’s talk another time; I have work to do!”

“Okay, then get busy!”

After hanging up, Naoki had reminded Alder of what he needed to; now, everything depended on the Unova League!

Early the next day, Mew and Teddiursa returned to the ranch, with the three Pokemon reuniting, hugging each other joyfully and tearfully.