The Light of Life

Submerged in the golden radiance, Yuga felt his entire body enveloped in a warm, comforting aura, accompanied by a faint scent of Sweet Honey lingering in the air.

Yuga couldn't comprehend the purpose of this transformation of Combee into light, but he could sense the profound essence of life emanating from it.

Eventually, most of the radiance merged into Vespiqueen's body, with a small portion entering Yuga's body due to him holding onto Vespiqueen.

At this moment, Yuga felt like his body was brimming with boundless strength, as if he could single-handedly take on a Tauros.

After the golden light vanished, Combee' presence also disappeared. Yuga then noticed Vespiqueen slowly opening her eyes.

Tears welled up in Vespiqueen's eyes as she gazed lifelessly towards the cave's ceiling.

Yuga was perplexed. Where had Combee gone? How had Vespiqueen's injuries vanished? Was this some sort of sacrifice in the Pokémon world?

"Vespiqueen, are you okay?" Yuga inquired with concern, seeing Vespiqueen remain motionless.

Upon hearing Yuga's voice, Vespiqueen's vacant eyes finally shifted their focus to him.

"Human, thank you!" Vespiqueen emitted a peculiar cry, and mysteriously, Yuga understood its meaning.

What's happening? Did I turn into a Combee? How else could I understand Vespiqueen's words? She had indeed spoken in the language of Pokémon, and Yuga was certain he hadn't misheard.

Seeing Yuga's bewildered expression, Vespiqueen explained, "Don't be surprised. Just now, you received the baptism of our Combee's 'Light of Life,' which make you enables to understand the language of our tribe."

"Light of Life?" Do Combee possess such a mystical ability? Why hadn't I known about this?

Seeing Yuga's confusion, Vespiqueen continued, "We have a unique connection within our tribe. When a Vespiqueen is near death, The Combee can sacrifice themselves using a special incantation to transform into the 'Light of Life' and heal Vespiqueen."

At this point, Vespiqueen couldn't hold back her tears, appearing deeply distressed.

Yuga didn't know how to console her, so he changed the subject and asked, "But what's our connection? Why did the 'Light of Life' affect me too?"

"I'm not entirely sure, but I sensed a rich natural aura within you. The 'Light of Life' might have been drawn to you because of this," Vespiqueen explained.

Natural aura? What is that? Why wasn't I aware that I carried such an aura? Yuga pondered in confusion. Could it be related to when Florges used her Grassy Terrain?

After thinking for a while without finding an answer, Yuga turned back to Vespiqueen and asked, "You were unconscious just now, right? How did you know I wouldn't harm you and thanked me?"

Vespiqueen explained, "I am the central consciousness of all Combee. As long as they wish, they can transfer all their knowledge to me. They have told me that you helped them come here and saved the forest."

Yuga suddenly realized that Combee and Vespiqueen shared an information network.

"Let's first check on the injured Combee!" Yuga suggested to Vespiqueen.

Aside from Combee who had transformed into the 'Light of Life,' there were still many injured Combee within the hive who couldn't move.

Seeing Vespiqueen nod in agreement, Yuga tried to get up. However, as he attempted to stand, he found that his body was somewhat unresponsive. In an instant, he toppled over and fell to the ground, landing face-first in a pool of golden Sweet Honey. His entire body became sticky and uncomfortable.

Seeing Yuga in this state, Vespiqueen remarked, "Under the baptism of the Light of Life, your strength and physical prowess will experience a significant boost. Initially, you will undoubtedly feel some discomfort."

It wasn't just you; my talents and abilities have also greatly improved due to the Light of Life."

Yuga hadn't expected the Light of Life to have such effects. No wonder he had felt his entire body brimming with power during the baptism.

Yuga opened his eyes and looked at Vespiqueen.

...

<<Vespiqueen>>

Type: Bug/Flying

Ability: Presure

Gender: Female

Potential: Blue

Level: 65

Moves: Slash, Poison Sting, Sweet Scent, Gust, Fury Cutter, Defend Order, Heal Order, Attack Order, Power Gem, Toxic, Hyper Beam, Acrobatics, X-Scissor, Signal Beam, Tailwind.

...

Indeed, Vespiqueen's potential and level had undergone changes. Yuga had previously observed her information, with a potential barely reaching the green level and her level just over 40. Now, her potential had transformed into a shiny shade of blue, and her level had surpassed that of a Unfezant, entering the pseudo-Elite level.

It seemed that the Light of Life generated by the thousands of Combee was incredibly powerful. Yuga suspected that if he hadn't intercepted a portion of it, Vespiqueen might have been on her way to becoming an Elite level Pokémon.

Yuga marveled at how life was truly remarkable. Even small Combee gathering together could generate immense energy. This reminded Yuga of another weak Pokémon, Wishiwashi.

Yuga struggled to get up from the ground, feeling strange sensations in his body.

Enduring the discomfort, Yuga released all of his Pokémon, instructing them to gather the injured Combee scattered throughout the cave.

"Florges, use Grassy Terrain!" Yuga ordered when he saw the remaining few hundred Combee, all battered and bruised.

Florges nodded at Yuga and activated Grassy Terrain.

As Florges unleashed Grassy Terrain, Yuga immediately felt a difference. This Grassy Terrain was different from before. It radiated a strong life force, casting a rich green light throughout the cave. Clumps of grass, transformed from Grass-type energy, stretched out, expanding and blooming with vibrant flowers.

Moreover, within the aura of the Grassy Terrain, the injured Combee quickly regained their vitality and took flight once more.

"What's happening?" Yuga asked, puzzled, turning to Florges.

Florges was equally perplexed and shook her head. It couldn't make sense of it either.

"Could it be the effect of the forest's gratitude from earlier?" Yuga wondered aloud.

Florges thought it might be the case as well; otherwise, there was no other explanation.

Vespiqueen watched in awe at the Grassy Terrain created by Florges. She said, "Indeed, you are a remarkable Pokémon who can save an entire forest." Her tone was filled with admiration.

Yuga couldn't help but think, "It wasn't this powerful when it was saving the forest."