Dream State

[I think that it is a wise choice, and also increasing Interior Design would be a good idea as well. This will allow you to upgrade things in and around the women's habitats. Things like their food choices, furniture, and even other structures.]

That was pretty cool, so I did as Cryo instructed and used the 8 Ultra Points. The world flashed around Popsicle and me, but she didn't notice. When the light cleared, the place had become much lusher around us, and the grass became taller and thicker under us.

I was sure there was much more to look over around here, but that would have to wait until tomorrow. Sleep was starting to take me, so I closed the system menu and then my eyes as I drifted off to sleep.

[Dream State]

I opened my eyes, but then I closed them again, trying to process what I had just seen.

"You are in Dream State right now, and it is the only way that we can speak. My name is Ultramex," The massive Pokémon said, but it was hard to believe that this was even a Pokémon!

I opened my eyes again to look at the strange Pokémon, but it was hard to look at just one spot of the massive upside-down pyramid. All parts of it were metallic and constantly shifting and changing so much that my eyes were pulled around the Pokémons body.

"I have never seen a Pokemon like you before," I said.

"I am from a time that is far in the future, and I was created by man. When I evolved, I became too powerful for them to control, so I was locked away. I only want to see both races live in peace, but most humans refuse to treat Pokemon equally," Ultramex explained, and I nodded, thinking about Team Snagem and Cipher.

There were people all over that just wanted to use Pokémon for their own personal gain. Even when I was younger, there were threats, like when Mewtwo broke out of a Lab. There was a hero called Red that captured it, but the Mewtwo was created by humans tampering with Mews genes.

This information was not my own, and I had other memories of other evil organizations that were all over the world from Cryo.

"So what is it that you want me to do exactly? I know you want me to get you out, but I mean, what is the point of this system you gave me?" I asked as I sat down. The space we were in was like the wireframe of the Ultra-Space-Wormholes, but it surrounded us like a cubed prison.

"I gave you a way to create a strong team of humans that can help you develop ways to help change the world and the relationships with humans and Pokémon. Your Pokémon are to help defend you against the people that will rise up against you. You will also be able to defend yourself in many ways as you grow with the system," Ultramex explained and then paused for a moment before asking a question. "What do you think of Cryo?"

"He has been extremely helpful, and I would be dead without him, I am sure. The things that I can now do are amazing, thanks to his help," I said, speaking honestly.

"Cryo is a Pokémon that I created to become a Partner Pokémon to work with humans. You are the first human that has been given one, and then the only one that can have one while I am imprisoned. Cyro will evolve three times, but this will also change you slightly. You will gain access to greater abilities, but all of that takes time," Ultramex explained, and I nodded.

"How do I level up, Cryo?" I asked since I couldn't really battle with him, or could I?

"Information is required, but this is not just from what he learns. The more life experience you gain, the stronger Cryo will become, and he will give you new abilities outside of normal trainers. Some will be Tech-Maxing and Poké-Fusion, but these things are still out of reach until Cryo evolves into Createch," Ultramex explained, and I grabbed at my ankles, rocking back as I sat cross-legged.

This was a lot to take in, but my mind just sorted the information, and I could recall each thing word for word that we had talked about. I really hoped that it all stuck when I woke up.

"Is there anything else that I need to know?" I asked.

"That is all for now. You are progressing smoothly, but know that this is not a race to get to me. Time does not exist here. Creating bonds with friendships with people is just as important, if not more, than getting stronger. The development of Prisma is also something that is essential for the growth of you and your girls, but I have faith in you," Ultramex said, but then darkness swallowed me whole.

I woke up the next morning feeling refreshed, and Popsicle was still in my arms.

[So, you finally met Ultramex, my creator.]

'Yes, and it was pretty interesting. I have a much better understanding of what I am supposed to do going forward. I was also told what I have to do to help you evolve, and that is in line with what I need to do,' I thought with a smile as I kissed Popsicle's forehead below the tuft of hair that stretched up between her long erect ears.

[And what is that?]

'I just have to keep doing what I am doing. Making new friends, partners, and mates, exploring new places, and learning new things. Ultramex told me that I was trying to figure out how to bring equality between humans and Pokémon,' I thought, and Cryo was quiet for a moment.

[That is good, and I am glad that you seem more confident in yourself.]

'That is thanks to your help. You are really amazing, but now it is time to get up. I have classes, but I need to go see my Feebas first,' I thought, and Popsicle started to stir in my arms.