Tuesday, March 9th.
Snowpoint City was experiencing a rare clear day.
The snow-capped peaks of Mount Coronet glittered with dazzling golden light under the sun.
The entire city stood empty, with only Officer Jennys, Nurse Joys, and League personnel remaining on guard.
Knowing her own limitations, Candice had stayed behind to maintain order in Snowpoint City rather than heading to the temple.
While organizing evacuations and keeping the peace...
Candice made a shocking discovery—Team Rocket mbers were moving freely through the city!
Team Rocket hadn't been classified as an illegal organization by the Sinnoh League.
But old prejudices ran deep.
Many citizens still regarded them with suspicion.
Yet these black-uniford mbers simply carried out their duties as a delivery service.
The bold "R" logo on their backs shone brightly in the sunlight!
Rocket Delivery: When it absolutely, positively has to get there!
From his vantage point on a snow-covered observation deck, Natsu looked down at the frozen, white expanse of Snowpoint City.
"Not bad at all."
A faint smile crossed his face.
"Seems that privilege I got from Boss Giovanni... actually ca in handy!"
Matori had long given up complaining about her ntor's decisions.
An elite secretary of a notorious evil organization, managent skills worthy of history books...
And she gets put in charge of a delivery company?!
"Fine then..."
Matori gritted her teeth, tears in her eyes.
"I'll show you how well I can do this job!"
A rustling sound ca from the observation deck.
Natsu, wearing a brown overcoat, turned around.
"The evacuation is complete."
Riley tipped his gentleman's hat in acknowledgnt. "Now cos the main event."
"What about Lucian and Ash?"
"They've already gone ahead to the area near Snowpoint Temple."
Riley stepped beside Natsu, gazing at the sunlit city with emotion.
"It's beautiful..."
"Cynthia once told the legend of Snowpoint City and Regigigas," Natsu remarked suddenly.
"You've studied mythological history too?"
Riley looked surprised. "What does the legend say?"
"According to the story, this was once a prival forest. Then a teor fell, causing a great fire."
Natsu recalled cozy evenings at ho.
Cynthia recounting myths like they were children's bedti stories.
Unconsciously, Natsu's voice carried a hint of warmth.
"From the flas erged an ancient giant. Using energies of ice, stone, and steel... it created the Ancient Colossi."
"With the Three Regis' power, Regigigas protected Snowpoint City before returning to slumber."
After a long silence, Riley observed:
"It doesn't sound like the violent type."
"Who knows?"
Natsu shrugged. "There's also legends where Regigigas punched a continent in half."
Riley's expression froze. He licked his lips nervously.
"So we might be facing... that kind of terrifying deity."
Sunlight pierced the snow clouds, casting sharp golden rays across the city's snow-laden rooftops.
If you looked closely through the glare, you could see a faint green film enveloping key structures.
Natsu squinted at the "barrier."
"Is that your Aura of Ripple at work, Mr. Riley?"
Riley nodded.
"A special application of my aura abilities. Low-frequency waves that form protective shields."
"Special abilities?" Natsu blinked.
"Only generational aura wielders learn these advanced techniques."
Riley smiled. "So specialize in healing, others in detection."
"Whatever cos most naturally becos your... specialty, you might say."
Suddenly it made sense.
Ash's specialty must be using aura to enhance his physique!
"Then what's my aura specialty?" Natsu asked curiously.
After a long pause, Riley chose his words carefully:
"Your aura is... exceptionally long."
Natsu: ???
"Long wavelengths—it's a technical term, like radio transmissions."
Riley chuckled. "Simply put, your aura resonates strongly with certain Pokémon, filling gaps in their potential."
I think he's making a dirty joke but I can't prove it!
Clearing his throat, Natsu asked:
"So I can use aura to boost Pokémon friendship levels?"
After consideration, Riley nodded.
"What about Ash? That young man you called 'ancestor'?"
"Honestly? I can't comprehend that boy at all."
Riley gave a pained smile. "He's like a Lucario... no, even more tenacious than a Lucario!"
Natsu ntally gave Riley a thumbs-up.
Now that's professional aura analysis!
Through daily use, Natsu's Aura of Ripple had proven effective.
Though still interdiate level—nowhere near masters with decades of training.
Not that he planned to train properly. System upgrade vouchers worked just fine.
"Realistically, could we stop Regigigas together?"
"Unlikely."
Riley's voice grew grave.
"But we can try."
Natsu looked toward the distant, snow-covered Snowpoint Temple.
BOOM—
The mountains still rumbled, avalanches threatening with each tremor.
Even here in the city, the ground vibrated faintly.
"Three days of this snoring already!"
Natsu scowled.
While the "Slow Start" ability bought them evacuation ti...
The growing tremors carried an oppressive, fearful weight.
Everyone felt it.
Inside the Dive Ball at Natsu's waist:
"Blastoise..."
Sweat beaded on Blastoise's forehead from the suffocating pressure.
Aura-sensitive and struggling to breathe under the strain.
"Blastoise ヾ(■_■)"
Then with a sharp motion, it adjusted sunglasses over deep blue gemstone eyes.
A glint of determination flashed beneath the lenses.
CRASH—!!!
Massive ice chunks broke from the mountains, the beginnings of an avalanche.
The sky darkened instantly as the earth quaked violently!
Natsu and Riley exchanged alard looks.
No more warning tremors.
This was a deity stretching after waking up!
"We're in trouble..."
Natsu's chest tightened.
Red, Professor Oak, Steven... none of the big nas from the group chat had arrived yet!
"We need to reach Snowpoint Temple now!"
Riley threw a Poké Ball.
"Salance!!" A crimson-winged Salance bellowed, stirring gale-force winds with its flaps.
Riley swung onto Salance's back and reached a hand toward Natsu:
"Allow to lead the way, Lord Natsu!"
Natsu eyed Salance's broad back, then studied its windshield-like wings.
Not bad. Just my type!
"Salance…" Salance stiffened, sensing an eerie power scrutinizing it.
Then, an unfamiliar Aura of Ripple surged through its wings, flooding its entire body.
Salance's eyes burned crimson as it beat its wings, whipping up a violent cyclone!
Hell yeah, let's go!!
Natsu: "Crap, my hand slipped!"
"The Aura of Ripple has its limits," Riley gulped, warning him. "You should… use it sparingly?"
"No worries. At this level, I can pull it off ten tis a day."
Riley: ???
Why did he suddenly feel so envious?!
As a reliable flying mount, Salance's massive size gave Natsu-sensei a strong sense of security.
Even so, Natsu turned to Rotom and cautiously said:
"If I fall, rember to use Ally Switch to catch ."
"System Overload, Rotom! Σ(°△°|||)︴"
"Relax, you can Levitate, can't you?!"
The black speck of Snowpoint Temple grew larger, clearer.
Amid the endless snow, Ash looked up and waved at him:
"Natsu-sensei, over here!!"
Salance flapped its wings, descending slowly.
Natsu sat atop Salance, gazing down.
Lucian adjusted his glasses, a hardcover book in hand, standing knee-deep in snow.
Pyramid King Brandon, whom he'd t once before, stood with arms crossed, his expression complicated.
A mix of reverence, relief… and even a hint of fear?
"Ash is just here for the ride. The only real Elite Four is Lucian…"
Natsu scanned the team composition, feeling slightly conflicted.
Wait… I'm the main team?!
"Maybe I should just let Ash punch Regigigas…"
Natsu muttered to himself.
BOOOOM!!
A deafening roar erupted from Snowpoint Temple as a blinding red light shot through the do, piercing the snow-heavy clouds.
Everyone present swallowed hard.
Brandon drew three Poké Balls, his expression grave as he barked:
"Stand ready!"
...
Sinnoh, Mount Coronet.
A deep purple dragon-shaped blur streaked across the mountain range.
Garchomp cut through the clouds like a jet, its streamlined head leaving a beautiful contrail in its wake!
A golden-haired beauty clung to Garchomp's back, her lustrous hair whipping in the wind, her black trench coat fluttering.
Her sharp gray eyes burned with resolve, radiating an indescribable, overwhelming aura.
Cynthia's gaze was ice-cold.
"Wait for … Natsu!"
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