975 Perish Song

The Team Aqua secretly left the deserted island on a submarine, while Yuga continued his fierce battle against the increasingly fierce Dewgong.

Despite his efforts with Lapras and Florges, Dewgong's body emitted a brilliant azure light, and Yuga noticed that the blue scales on its back began spreading all over its body.

To be honest, when these blue scales were limited to Dewgong's back and cheeks, they gave it a unique beauty. The scales were crystal-clear, resembling beautiful gems.

But as these scales spread across Dewgong's entire body, its appearance took a sinister turn.

"Dewgong!"

Dewgong fiercely slapped the surface of the sea with its tail, let out a long roar, and the seawater churned under its influence. Its power began to rise gradually.

Originally, Dewgong's strength was at the Junior Champion level. However, as its power continued to increase, the pressure emanating from it also grew stronger.

At this moment, Yuga received a prompt from the system.

[ Host, this Dewgong probably possesses Kyogre's bloodline, just like your Lapras. It is currently using the power of Kyogre.]

With the system's reminder, Yuga instantly understood the origin of the blue scales on Dewgong's body.

[ If it continues to behave like this, this Dewgong will suffer a genetic breakdown and die. ] The system continued to warn.

Lapras was able to survive unscathed because Yuga used the Great Genetic Restoration Potion to repair its crumbling genes, preventing Kyogre's power from eroding it. However, this Dewgong wasn't so lucky.

The Kyogre bloodline within its body had never been integrated with its body, and now it was forcibly drawing on this power. Its genes had already begun to collapse unstoppably.

This Dewgong, which had undergone individual mutations due to the Team Aqua's experiments, was not mutated in a positive direction. It was exchanging its life for temporary power.

Just as Yuga was about to command Lapras and Florges to work together to take down the out-of-control Dewgong, he suddenly heard Lapras emit a very similar cry to Dewgong's.

After the cry, the same azure light as on Dewgong started to radiate from Lapras's body, and the auras of the two Pokemons began to resonate with each other.

Seeing Lapras's aura gradually rising, Yuga anxiously asked the system, "System, what's happening to Lapras? Is it going to be like Dewgong?"

[ Don't worry, host. Your Lapras is undergoing a normal awakening. However, It doesn't have the same flaws as Dewgong. ]

With the system's explanation, Yuga's worries subsided.

The area near the sea was abundant in water-type energy, and as the auras of both Pokemon continued to rise, and a large amount of water-type energy poured into their bodies.

However, while these water-type energies nourished Lapras, they were like poison to Dewgong. The more it absorbed, the faster it hastened its own demise.

Rumble! Rumble!

After two waves crashed, the azure light on Lapras and Dewgong's bodies disappeared completely. Dewgong's imposing aura stabilized at the advanced champion level, while Lapras safely broke through to the junior champion level.

Lapras (Mutated)

Type: Water, Ice

Gender: Male

Abilities: Hydration, Drizzle

Potential: Purple

Level: 81

Moves: Sing, Water Gun, Mist, Surf, Rain Dance, Hail, Ice Beam, Safeguard, Hydro Pump, Sheer Cold, Blizzard, Refresh, Waterfall, Avalanche, Dragon Dance, Foresight, Giga Impact, Dragon Pulse, Icy Wind, Aqua Tail, Signal Beam.

This Lapras was Yuga's first champion level Pokémon.

After Lapras's breakthrough, other than its level, there weren't significant changes. However, the transformation in Dewgong's appearance was drastic. Its body was now covered in sharp scales, completely losing the gentle image it once had.

At the moment Lapras and Dewgong completed their breakthroughs, in the depths and distant of the ocean, a sleeping bahemoth that had been slumbering suddenly opened its crimson eyes. It seemed to sense something and moved its body as if in response.

Hum!

Two bright orbs formed on Dewgong's two fins, and they transformed into cyan-white rays, aiming directly at Lapras.

Seeing these two cyan-white rays, Yuga's eyes widened in astonishment. "Isn't that Origin Pulse?!"

To confirm his suspicion, Yuga used his Insight ability to examine Dewgong once again, and indeed, he found an additional move: Origin Pulse.

This was outrageous! This knockoff Dewgong had inherited Kyogre's Origin Pulse, while his own Lapras didn't. Yuga was infuriated.

However, the Origin Pulse used by Dewgong must have different effects from the one Kyogre used. Lapras countered with a Hydro Pump, easily deflecting the cyan-white rays formed by Origin Pulse.

The battle resumed, and this time Yuga didn't just watch. Despite Lapras now being in the junior champion level, it was unlikely to match the advanced champion level Dewgong. Yuga and Charizard had to intervene to provide support.

"Charizard, let's go for Mega Evolution!"

Saying this, Yuga took out the Mega Evolution bracelet that Lysandre had given him and equipped it on Charizard's arm.

"Charizard!"

Charizard was thrilled to finally have its moment, then skillfully put on the Mega Evolution bracelet on its arm.

Once the Mega Evolution was completed, Charizard underwent a transformation. Its body became more slender and taller, its two horns sharpened, and it even sprouted an extra horn on its head.

After the Mega Evolution, Charizard's level jumped from advanced elite level to peak elite level.

This was the first time Yuga had Charizard undergo Mega Evolution outside of the Ecopark, where they had practiced.

As Charizard finished its Mega Evolution, a red light flashed on the Mega Evolution bracelet on its arm.

At the same time, in a hidden base in the Kalos region, a person wearing a red uniform looked at the large screen in front of them and reported to someone nearby, saying, "Boss, there's a reaction from a Mega Evolution bracelet in the Hoenn Region. However, there are no other Mega Evolution fluctuations nearby."

The big boss swirled the glass of red wine in their hand, took a sip, and smiled gently, "Noted."

The boss knew well who in the Hoenn Region possessed a Mega Evolution bracelet.

After Yuga's Charizard completed Mega Evolution, it immediately activated the Drought ability. By this time, the rainfall caused by Wingull and Pelipper had already ceased. Under the influence of Drought, the sky turned deep blue, and the sea's temperature rose abruptly.

The harsh sunlight in Drought made both the Ice-type Lapras and Dewgong uncomfortable. However, Florges, who was on Lapras's back, felt extremely comfortable. The lingering cold and the dampness from the previous hailstorm and rainfall had been hard on her.

With the boost of the Drought ability, Florges instantly fired a Solar Beam. At the same time, Lapras released a Hydro Pump, and Charizard spewed Fire Blast.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The three attacks hit Dewgong simultaneously. Though Dewgong's body was already covered in wounds and shattered scales, it didn't seem to feel any pain. It countered with a burst of Origin Pulse aimed at Lapras and Florges.

Perhaps sensing the presence of Kyogre's bloodline within Lapras, Dewgong always targeted Lapras during its attacks and paid no attention to the Charizard "harassing" it in the air.

Dewgong's Origin Pulse was released in an instant, and it was so fast that Lapras didn't have time to defend. Fortunately, Florges promptly used Safeguard.

However, Florges was only at the Elite level, and her Safeguard could only hold for a few seconds before shattering.

Seeing Lapras and Florges about to be hit by Dewgong's Origin Pulse, Gengar suddenly appeared above them.

Gengar waved its chubby little hands, creating a black hole in front of Lapras and Florges. This black hole, under Gengar's control, acted like a voracious maw and abruptly swallowed the attack formed by Origin Pulse.

After Gengar underwent Mega Evolution, its body would have access to an extra-dimensional space for entry and hiding, appearing in areas not connected to the ground. The black hole Gengar used now was a special ability it had learned from that extra-dimensional space during its Distortion World training.

Gengar learned this ability by asking Giratina for advice, not through any special connections.

However, this ability was not as powerful as one might imagine because black holes were prone to explode when absorbing excessive or intense attacks. If not careful, Gengar could be caught in the explosion itself.

After shielding Florges and Lapras from the attack, Gengar chuckled a bit, then disappeared again. When it reappeared, it was above Dewgong.

With a mischievous glint in its eyes, Gengar used Curse on Dewgong, and then vanished once more.

After enduring Gengar's Curse, Dewgong's stamina was significantly weakened, and its aura was considerably diminished.

Using the Curse move, Gengar lost half of its own health. So, the next time it appeared, it found a cozy spot within Florges's Grassy Terrain.

Seeing Gengar's actions, Yuga couldn't help but find them amusing. This fellow was truly cunning, taking a shot and then running away, without giving the opponent a chance to counterattack.

After Gengar and Mismagius took care of the injured Jackie and the fainted Shelly, they hid them away in the submarine of the Team Aqua. Gengar then rushed over to support Yuga.

In a way, Gengar could be considered quite loyal.

When Yuga looked at him, Gengar grinned and said: I've got low HP. Can't afford too much action.

Somehow, Yuga felt that he understood the meaning behind Gengar's sly smile.

Could this be a case of telepathy?

Ghost-type Pokémon's Curse move was quite tormenting. After enduring Gengar's Curse, along with the combined attacks of Charizard, Florges, and Lapras, Dewgong's health quickly reached a critical level.

Just when Yuga thought things were about to be resolved, Dewgong began to sing the Perish Song.

After Dewgong's Perish Song, a black mark appeared over Charizard, Gengar, Florges, Lapras, including above Yuga's head.

Dewgong's Perish Song almost scared Yuga out of his wits!

The Perish Song is a true "suicide" move. Because after a certain time, it will brings everyone to the brink of death.

Here, "brink of death" is entirely different from the concept of losing combat capability. It's was real and truly being on the brink of death, with just a breath remaining.

Yuga's Gengar could also use this move, but Gengar had never used it because this move was indeed life-threatening.

The only comforting aspect was that Pokémon who could learn this move were exceptionally rare. Otherwise, if any terrorist had a Pokémon capable of singing the Perish Song, they would be unstoppable!

After Dewgong finished singing the Perish Song, Gengar's Curse took effect again, taking away Dewgong's last bit of stamina, leaving Yuga and his Pokémon in shock.

However, the good news was that as long as the Pokémon were recalled into their Poké Balls, the effects of the Perish Song's mark would be removed.

But what about Yuga himself?

After taking Lapras and the others back to the Poké Ball, Yuga felt so panicked!

Yuga felt utterly panicked when he realized he had no idea how to remove the black mark from his own head. The black mark above his head seemed like a death sentence.

After riding on Dragonite for a while and considering his options, he saw that the Perish Song's countdown was almost over. Yuga gritted his teeth and took out a Max Revive, placing it in his mouth.

As soon as he put the Max Revive in his mouth, Yuga experienced excruciating pain throughout his body as the Perish Song took effect.

Before losing consciousness, he crushed the Max Revive in his mouth, and his last thought was: Thank goodness I had an Max Revive with me, or I might have met my end here today.

Dragonite itself is also injured and couldn't fly far with the unconscious Yuga. So, It had no choice but to land on the island. Dragonite had no idea where Mismagius and Jackie had hidding.

However, as soon as Dragonite landed, the leader of the Pelipper flock flew over and exchanged a few words with Dragonite. Seeing Yuga in a comatose state, Dragonite knew that the Pelipper had no ill intentions. It placed Yuga on the Pelipper's back and took off with them.

Shortly after Dragonite and the Pelipper departed, Brawly and Rand, along with Officer Jenny and a large group of officers, arrived at the uninhabited island. They were met with a scene of destruction and numerous traces of battles.

The group searched the entire island carefully and finally found Mismagius, Jackie, and the unconscious Shelly in a corner of the island.

Seeing that Yuga was missing, Officer Jenny immediately led her officers to search the vicinity of the uninhabited island. Mismagius is also used its unique connection with Gengar to try and locate Yuga and Gengar position.

When Yuga opened his eyes, he was met with intense pain surging through his body. Trying to sit up, he let out a painful gasp. The sunlight pierced through his eyelids, forcing him to shield his eyes with his hand.

"Where am I?"

He looked around, realizing he was lying in a rocky cave with soft straw beneath him. Most importantly, two round Pokémon eggs were placed beside him.

Why doesn't this world have Pokémon? Only spirits? Have all the Pokémon died?

Why do people here dream of becoming Spirit Tamers instead of Trainers? So communicating with spirits or soul spirits allows them to use the power of Pokémon?

Who can tell me where this is? Where have my Pokémon gone? My dream is to become a Pokémon Master! I want to go home!