Chapter 301: Naming the Dragon
Ryan picked up the Dark Stone and put it in his backpack. They were still in Dahara City, and it wouldn't be appropriate to openly let Kyurem transform like this.
Meray and Baraz approached Ryan. Baraz said in a deep voice, "Ryan, I apologize for our previous attitude towards you. But as you know, Arceus is our deity. I beg you to tell us what Arceus told you. Even if it's something extremely difficult, we will do our best to help you."
Ryan shook his head and said, "I accept your apology. But I cannot speak of what Arceus told me. Arceus instructed me not to let ordinary people know about this, and it's not something ordinary people can interfere with."
"But we have Hoopa! It can definitely help, right?" Meray said unwillingly.
Hearing this, Hoopa proudly puffed out its chest. Having grasped the meaning of punishment, Hoopa, whose strength had increased by leaps and bounds, couldn't help but feel a little proud. Looking at Hoopa, Ryan shook his head and said, "Someone like Hoopa is just a foot soldier there. Even my Xerneas is just a slightly stronger foot soldier. Without taking that step, there's no chance to face it head-on."
"Hiss." Lillie gasped, looking shocked. Meray and Baraz might not understand what Ryan was saying, or what he meant. But Lillie had followed Ryan for so long, and she knew some things very well. What kind of being was Xerneas? It was a major Legendary, a being who controlled a domain! And not like Florges or White Kyurem, who had just grasped a domain, but an ancient Pokémon who had been at that level for who knows how long.
Above that was the level of a creator deity. In other words, only by reaching the level of a creator deity could one go to the battlefield and face that terrifying being! Such a difference in strength immediately made Lillie feel a sense of powerlessness.
"Hoopa is very strong!" Hoopa said somewhat unconvinced.
Ryan patted Hoopa's head and smiled, "Hoopa is very strong. But Hoopa, you must know that there's a saying: 'There are always mountains beyond mountains, and skies beyond skies.' Your current strength doesn't mean there aren't beings stronger than you.
Whether human or Pokémon, you must maintain a humble heart. Be confident, but not arrogant. Although you now understand the meaning of punishment and have entered the Domain Realm, there are countless beings stronger than you. Don't be overly prideful."
Hoopa looked into Ryan's earnest eyes and said thoughtfully, "Hoopa remembers. Ryan, you're a good person."
Ryan nodded, then looked at Meray and Baraz and said, "It's not that I don't want to tell you, but that I can't. You don't have the corresponding strength for me to tell you. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. Only if you have the corresponding strength can you possibly obtain the information you want from me. Let's go, Lillie. Our journey is coming to an end. We'll be heading back to Pallet Town first, but before that, let's return White Kyurem and Kyurem to their original forms."
After saying that, Ryan jumped onto White Kyurem with Lillie. White Kyurem carried Ryan and Lillie, flying towards the outskirts of Dahara City.
Meray and Baraz exchanged a glance, then had Hoopa activate the golden ring and followed.
In the middle of a desolate desert, White Kyurem slowly descended, this time without kicking up a sandstorm. After landing, Ryan had Kyurem emerge from its Poké Ball. As soon as Kyurem landed, a powerful blast of cold air swept over them, forcefully suppressing the sweltering desert air; even Lillie couldn't help but shiver.
Beside Kyurem, Hoopa's golden ring appeared. Meray and Baraz had caught up, and Hoopa had also come through the golden ring, wanting to see what Ryan was up to.
Ryan, seeing Kyurem's excited expression, chuckled, "Kyurem, I initially didn't plan for you to become Black Kyurem before returning. After all, only three dragons separated back then, and no one knew what would happen with an extra Kyurem.
But given the current situation, we have to try. Arceus has already infused your original essence into White Kyurem. If only Zekrom were to fuse with it, the original essence would have to be reconsidered and recomprehended from scratch, taking far too long.
So, White Kyurem and I discussed it and decided to include you as well, which might accelerate the comprehension of the original essence. Now we're also asking for your opinion. Arceus has infused the original essence into White Kyurem, so after you fuse, you certainly won't be in control; your consciousness might disappear."
Kyurem nodded excitedly, meaning: It's alright, I've been waiting for this day for a long time. Since the separation, the thought of merging back into one has taken root in my mind, even if it's no longer my own consciousness. Let's do this!
After that, Kyurem shattered its ice wings, revealing its tendril-like wings. The Dark Stone floated out of the backpack, struck by Kyurem's energy beam, and gradually merged into Kyurem's body. Kyurem roared, then gradually transformed into the form of Black Kyurem.
But this was not the end. White Kyurem detached its tendril-like wings from its tail and fired an energy beam at Black Kyurem, while Black Kyurem also detached its tendril-like wings from its tail and fired an energy beam at White Kyurem.
The two beams intersected in the air, their paths gradually connecting, and the figures of White Kyurem and Black Kyurem gradually blurred until they disappeared. The part where the beams intersected gradually expanded, like a giant cocoon of light beating rhythmically in the air like a heart, as if gestating something.
This gestation did not last long; after about ten minutes, cracks gradually appeared on the surface of the cocoon, and with a sound like shattering glass, the cocoon broke open, revealing the Pokémon inside.
The Pokémon slowly opened its eyes. A flash of gold flickered in its flame-like pupils, contrasting sharply with its blue sclera, creating a sense of calm fury—a truly contradictory feeling. Though outwardly calm, the moment it unleashed its power, that fury would tear any enemy before it to shreds!
"Congratulations, you've merged back into one. Since you're a new Pokémon, with a new form, I'll give you a new name. From now on, you'll be called Kyuryu!"
(End of Chapter)
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