Chapter 384: Chapter 384
After Dak finished explaining Rayquaza's role, the black-scaled serpent was overjoyed.
It rolled through the sky, causing the clouds to churn violently. The atmospheric disturbances were so strong that people on the other side of the world might have noticed the shift.
From Rayquaza's perspective, being entrusted with stopping battles between gods was a sign of recognition—only a Pokémon of great strength could bear such a responsibility.
And Mega Rayquaza certainly had the power to do so.
This was especially evident in the Pokémon movie Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where Mega Rayquaza took on seven legendary Pokémon at once while being supported only by the Mega-evolved Latios and Latias—who, even in their Mega forms, were still among the weakest of secondary legendaries.
Across games, manga, anime, and movies, Mega Rayquaza was treated as Pokémon's golden child—a god among gods.
Base stats? A ridiculous 180 Attack and Special Attack, with 115 Speed.
Type? Dragon/Flying—a wide offensive spread.
Movepool? Diverse and absurd, including moves like Earthquake, Overheat, and even the priority move Extreme Speed.
Even Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre—who were among the most powerful cover legendaries—were routinely outclassed by Mega Rayquaza in both games and manga.
So, if anyone was going to be the mediator of Pokémon battles, it had to be Rayquaza.
...
Meanwhile…
Groudon and Kyogre were less optimistic.
"You can't do it? Why?"
Though they did not speak, their thoughts resonated in Dak's mind.
Both Pokémon closed their eyes, sensing their surroundings, and only after careful confirmation did they give their answer.
"This world lacks… natural energy."
Dak's mind froze for a moment before he sat down, arms crossed, murmuring:
"Natural energy..."
No wonder Pokémon Island always gave off a feeling of being "malnourished."
At first, when he only had Psychic abilities, he couldn't sense it.
With Aura powers, he could barely notice something was off.
Even after acquiring Viridian's blessing and the Power of the Land, he thought the issue was merely a lack of nutrients in the ecosystem.
Now, he understood—it wasn't about nutrients at all. This world simply had no natural energy.
The Importance of Natural Energy
In Pokémon's mythology, natural energy was infused into the world from the very beginning by Arceus.
That was why ancient Groudon and Kyogre could shape land and sea.
But now came the real problem—
"How do I obtain natural energy?"
Dak considered Xerneas, the Pokémon that could release infinite life energy.
However, life energy and natural energy were not the same thing. Even if he summoned Xerneas, it likely wouldn't be able to restore natural energy in this world.
"Tch… if only Darkrai were here."
Dak clicked his tongue in frustration.
At times like this, he really wished he had Darkrai, an ancient Pokémon well-versed in the mysteries of the Pokémon world, to offer guidance.
Dak was just about to dismiss the three legendaries, intending to think things over before calling them back.
However, just as he lifted his head, his gaze swept across Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza—and suddenly, a vivid vision erupted in his mind.
It was the Hoenn Trio's battle, once again.
Only this time, the reason for their conflict was completely different.
Aside from the infamous Team Magma vs. Team Aqua conflict, Groudon and Kyogre had fought once before in Pokémon history—
In the distant past, in Kalos.
And the reason for their ancient battle was to fight over natural energy.
This battle wasn't just between Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza—it also involved three other legendary Pokémon tied to the ecosystem:
Xerneas – The guardian of Life Energy
Yveltal – The harbinger of Destruction Energy
Zygarde – The protector of the ecosystem
(Xerneas on the left, Yveltal on the right.)
Zygarde had five forms:
Cell Form
Core Form
10% Form
50% Form
Complete Form (100%)
And the natural energy that Groudon and Kyogre fought over?
It was actually a colossal rainbow crystal.
Later civilizations would come to know it by two names:
Mega Stones
Key Stones
The True Origin of Mega Evolution
During that ancient battle, the massive natural energy crystal shattered into countless fragments, which then scattered across Kalos.
These fragments contained various energy properties—
Some became Mega Stones, usable by specific Pokémon.Others became Key Stones, allowing trainers to trigger Mega Evolution.
The Ecosystem Trio was involved in this battle because the energy crystal was a byproduct of a clash between Xerneas and Yveltal.
Their battle created a meteor infused with both life and destruction energy, which crashed into Kalos, forming the enormous natural energy crystal.
Since this clash severely disrupted Kalos' ecosystem, Zygarde emerged in its Complete Form to end the conflict, utterly overpowering both Xerneas and Yveltal.
As for the crystal itself—Zygarde didn't care about it at all.
Zygarde was the guardian of balance, tasked with defending the ecosystem.
Rayquaza protected the planet from external threats—Zygarde ensured internal stability—like an immune system eliminating viruses.
For Zygarde, if something threatened the balance, it didn't matter if it was a god or humanity—it would destroy them all.
But if something didn't threaten the balance? It would simply ignore it.
Thus, Zygarde left the crystal alone.
And because of that decision, the crystal later attracted Groudon and Kyogre, leading to their battle in Kalos.
If Rayquaza hadn't intervened, Zygarde would have had to come over and beat both of them down.
Dak took a deep breath.
"So, natural energy requires Xerneas and Yveltal."
He slowly stood up, his mind finally piecing everything together.
Now he knew exactly how to fill this world with natural energy.
As Dak contemplated his next move, one pressing question weighed heavily on his mind—
Should he summon Zygarde?
If he didn't, then there was a risk that Xerneas and Yveltal would recklessly use their powers, causing imbalance and potentially leading to the collapse of the world's ecosystem.
Rayquaza wouldn't care about this—it wasn't part of his authority, nor would he be able to immediately detect the subtle changes in the environment.
However, if Zygarde were to be summoned, there was another risk—
Would it eventually wipe out humanity if people began polluting the world?
Every choice Dak made now would shape the future of this world.
Summoning Xerneas and Yveltal was non-negotiable.
Only with the existence of both gods could Pokémon Island remain rich in natural energy, ensuring the world's cycle could continue and evolve.
But Zygarde...
Dak absentmindedly tapped his thumbnail, his expression conflicted.
The hesitation didn't last long.
"Summon."
Another 3,000,000 PokéCoins vanished from his system balance.
Dak sighed.
"If humanity ever pushes this world to the brink of destruction, then perhaps it deserves to be wiped out."
If the ecosystem collapsed, then humans wouldn't survive either. In that case, they might as well go extinct sooner rather than dragging the world down with them.
Once again, three new Pokémon appeared before Dak.
Compared to the Hoenn Trio, the Kalos Trio was significantly smaller in their base forms—only around ten meters tall at most. Though, if they wished, they could grow larger.
"Welcome to this world."
Dak grinned as he greeted the new arrivals.
No matter what these three would become in the future, for now, they were newborns—pure and trustworthy companions.
Dak turned to Zygarde, who stood like an armored titan.
"Zygarde, I entrust you with the future of this world's ecosystem. No matter who it is, if they threaten the balance of nature—even if it's my own descendants—you have my permission to act."
Zygarde clenched its fist and nodded firmly.
Next, Dak shifted his gaze to Xerneas and Yveltal.
"Xerneas, Yveltal, I need you to use your powers to infuse this world with natural energy."
The two legendary Pokémon exchanged glances before gathering their power.
Xerneas' Life Energy
A radiant, multi-colored energy formed between Xerneas' massive antlers.
The moment the glow touched the surrounding grasslands, the plants began growing wildly, their vibrancy surging beyond control.
Yveltal's Destruction Energy
At the same time, Yveltal's wings and tail, acting like three grasping claws, pulled together an orb of crimson-black energy, crackling with destructive lightning.
A single bolt of energy struck the ground, and the grass vanished without a trace—completely erased from existence.
Seeing this, Zygarde instinctively stepped in front of Dak, shielding him with an outstretched arm.
When their energy reached a critical threshold, the two legendary Pokémon simultaneously released their power into the sky.
In the distant horizon, Life Energy and Destruction Energy intertwined, spiraling in an eternal cycle, while unseen waves of energy spread across Pokémon Island.
Far away, in Yggdrasil City and Alliance City, both Otohime and Gai instinctively turned their eyes to the sky.
Even Naruto, who had been at home, suddenly rushed to his window, standing on his tiptoes to look out at the ground.
"So this… is natural energy."
Dak's mouth parted slightly as he "saw" the world anew.
Previously, whenever he used his abilities to perceive this world, it had always been a dull gray void.
But now—
This world had regained its original colors.
The sights his eyes saw were finally reflected in his perception—the world was alive.
Though the colors in his mind's eye were still faint, he could feel it—
The world was finally healing.
(End of Chapter)
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