Will and Carla, following Cresselia's advice, took Darkrai to Newmoon Island.
There was a large pond in the center of Newmoon Island as well.
Seeing this pond, Will noticed sothing interesting.
The pond on Fullmoon Island was crescent-shaped.
And the pond on Newmoon Island was full-moon-shaped.
Very amusing.
Unlike the hidden Cresselia, perhaps because no one dared to co to Newmoon Island, the Darkrai here didn't hide.
When Will and Carla saw him, he was lying flat on the grass, staring blankly at the sky, seemingly waiting for the moon to appear.
"Darkrai."
Will initiated the conversation using Aura Power.
He figured Cresselia's comnt earlier was likely because he was an Aura user.
Darkrai glanced at him.
As for Carla, Garchomp, and the little Darkrai, he ignored them completely.
Will pointed to the little Darkrai behind him and explained the situation.
Only when Darkrai heard that a little Cresselia had accompanied the little Darkrai all this way did he shift his gaze to the little one.
However, Darkrai still just watched them quietly. His Aura only fluctuated slightly.
"Rumor has it Darkrai tells people to get lost on sight. I didn't expect him to listen to us for so long," Carla murmured from behind, looking at the negotiating Piplup in disbelief.
But the negotiation clearly wasn't going well. Carla frowned, hesitating.
"Darkrai, please. This child has been rejected by everyone because he can't control his power."
Seeing no reaction, Will boldly stepped forward until he was right next to Darkrai's head.
Carla wanted to approach too, but Darkrai stopped her with a glare.
"I used to hate Aura users because I was attacked by more than one generation of them in the past. But... I have a friend who told a story about another Aura user. So, I can listen to you a little longer."
A hollow, ancient voice echoed.
Darkrai stared quietly at Will.
Will stared back, then turned to glance at Carla and the others.
"Let's talk privately."
This sentence was sent via Aura.
"Fine."
Darkrai nodded.
He raised a hand, releasing a stream of pitch-black energy from his palm. This energy instantly enveloped both him and Will.
The next mont, they appeared in a sunless, lightless void. But strangely, in this space where they shouldn't be able to see their hands in front of their faces, they could see each other clearly.
"I'm Will. Have you heard this na?"
Will looked at the Darkrai in front of him.
He revealed his identity not because of the little Darkrai, but because of owscarada.
"...How can you prove it?"
"If you have ti, you can go to Kanto and ask w, or Ho-Oh. Or, if you can enter the Spirit World, you can ask the Lord of the Spirit World."
The nas Will dropped silenced Darkrai.
Although he didn't want to admit it, he had to say... none of those beings were weaker than him in status or power.
And...
"She told us stories about w and the Tree of Beginning. Also, there are only two or three Aura users left in this world. I believe you."
Darkrai lifted his head.
Then, he looked at Will, his gaze becoming much friendlier, with a hint of respect.
He didn't know if it was because of what Will did in his past life, or because of his identity.
After all, Darkrai and owscarada were friends, and Will was owscarada's father. By that calculation, Darkrai and Cresselia should call Will "Uncle."
"Were you close with owscarada?"
"Fairly close. She visited us many tis. Once, she stayed on Fullmoon Island for three years."
"Three years? With that kid's personality, it's rare for her to stay in one place for so long, especially on a deserted island with only Cresselia."
Will frowned, finding it strange. owscarada would get bored after two months in a human city, let alone three years on a deserted island.
"Because of dreams."
Darkrai shook his head. "Cresselia's dreams allowed her to see you again. In the dream world, she relived the ti she spent with you countless tis."
Hearing Darkrai's words, Will froze.
After a few seconds of silence...
"Do you know where she went later? I can't find her."
Will looked at Darkrai. This was why he revealed his identity. Only if "Will" asked would they tell the truth.
If Carla asked, Darkrai might not respond at all, or just lie. Most Legendary Pokémon had limited goodwill toward humans, especially given Darkrai's past experiences. He might assu humans asking about owscarada ant harm, and lie to protect her.
"I don't know. But..."
Darkrai shook his head first, then paused, tilting his head as if hesitating.
Will waited quietly, not rushing him.
"About sixty years ago, Giratina appeared at the peak of the Distortion World. It was just for an instant at night; He only showed His head. Cresselia didn't notice, but I don't think I was mistaken."
Darkrai stroked his chin, then continued, "If you can't find owscarada anywhere, maybe you can check the Distortion World. At least in recent years, that's the only noteworthy event in the Sinnoh region."
"Giratina... I understand. Thank you for telling this."
Will frowned, then nodded.
After searching for years, he finally had a useful lead.
At least the Distortion World was easier to find than other parallel worlds or tilines.
"I'll have to ask the Tree of Beginning to keep an eye out for Shaymin's location later."
"If you find a way to the Distortion World, rember to call us. Giratina is strong."
"I won't trouble you with that."
"It has nothing to do with you. owscarada is missing; as her friends, we are worried too."
Darkrai shook his head. He wasn't planning to help Will; he wanted to find owscarada himself. And even stepping back... as owscarada's friends, could they really stand by and do nothing when her father needed help?
"Mm. By the way, don't tell anyone other than Cresselia about my identity."
"I know."
Darkrai nodded, then looked behind Will. "You've been gone for a while. That woman outside is getting ready to have her Garchomp attack."
"Then let's head out quickly."
Will waved his flipper. Carla's Garchomp was Champion-level. Although weaker than Darkrai, she could still cause him so trouble.
Darkrai raised a hand, and the darkness retracted into his palm.
"Piplup!"
Seeing Will reappear, Carla imdiately ran over and scooped him up, staring warily at Darkrai.
"I'm fine. I've already talked to him." Will waved, then whispered in Carla's ear, "I told him I knew owscarada, and he agreed."
"Clever boy." Hearing this, Carla smiled and poked Will's forehead.
Darkrai was speechless. He turned to look at the little Darkrai hiding in the back.
"Darkrai, I'll leave this kid in your care for now. Once he learns to control his power, let him go to Fullmoon Island to find his partner." Will waved to Darkrai.
With that, Will and Carla left. The little Darkrai stayed behind.
"...Whatever."
Darkrai sighed. It wasn't the first ti, anyway.
Watching Will's retreating figure, Darkrai recalled the past.
That day, owscarada had also brought a Darkrai to him.
But that Darkrai controlled its power perfectly; it just had a nasty personality and liked giving people nightmares. owscarada brought it to him to be disciplined.
It was the sa situation back then. owscarada dumped the problem child on Newmoon Island and ran off to Fullmoon Island to see Cresselia. That little troublemaker had caused him quite a headache.
"Like father, like daughter..."
Darkrai shook his head and sighed.
On the way back, Will asked Carla about the Distortion World and Giratina.
There were indeed many legends and stories not found in the gas or ani. But how many were true remained to be seen.
By the ti they got ho, it was already night. Dinner ti had passed over an hour ago.
Standing at the door...
"It looks like the house caught fire?"
Carla frowned, looking to the side. The window fras of the kitchen were blackened, as if scorched.
"Can Cynthia cook?"
"No."
"Lorelei can't cook either."
"..."
Carla, Will, and Garchomp sighed simultaneously. Such farces happened quite a few tis later on.
In the blink of an eye, it was one month before the start of the Regional Tournant.
Lorelei was preparing to take Will and Lucario back to Kanto to get ready.
That morning, Carla and Cynthia saw them off at the Sunyshore City Airport.
Before boarding...
"Piplup~ I'll be watching your matches~ Good luck~"
Carla waved to Will. It felt like a mother sending her child off to school. In these few months, Carla had basically been raising Will as her own kid. Sotis she even forgot she had a daughter nad Cynthia.
"Good luck, Sister Lorelei! You definitely have to beco an Elite Four! I'll catch up to you soon!"
"Oh! I'll be waiting!"
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