The question Ash asked made Giratina feel lost.
Indeed, where can it go now?
When controlled, all it thought about was how to break free, but now, stripped of control, it still does not know what to do next.
The opponent can come to the Reverse Space once, and naturally a second time too.
Although its energy is exhausted now, severing the connection with the Griseous Orb and escaping control, as soon as that guy appears again, it won't escape control.
Returning to the Reverse World would be walking into a trap.
With the Griseous Orb, one could find it anywhere, not just in the Reverse World.
Even if it humbled itself to seek Palkia and Dialga's help, there's no assurance that the man didn't have any other means against the Space-Time Dragons.
During the time under Cyrus' control, Giratina knew well how familiar the man was with the Sinnoh Three Gods.
His goal wasn't just controlling one but to capture all three gods and use them to find the Creator God, Arceus, and act against it.
The man's ambition far exceeds everyone's expectations.
No matter where it goes, avoiding the man's grasp seems impossible; if attacking him stealthily for a kill was feasible, Giratina would consider it.
But having severed connection with the Griseous Orb, it couldn't sense its location anymore, and Cyrus surely knew this, having already moved.
The opponent can use the Griseous Orb to find it, but it can't sense the Griseous Orb, blocked off.
This passive feeling frustrates Giratina, but frustration doesn't shape reality; it is under constant threat from Cyrus, helpless against him, a cruel reality.
So uncertain on where to go next, Giratina expressed its thoughts, hoping Ash could offer some advice.
Yet this question stumped Ash; after Giratina's analysis, dealing with Cyrus indeed proves tricky, even if seeking help from the Sinnoh dual gods, Cyrus might target them.
If Giratina goes solo, its current freedom is fleeting, like smoke dissolving on a whim, essentially illusory.
Since Cyrus controlled Giratina once, he could do it again, leaving them uncertain.
Unless they learn how Cyrus uses the Griseous Orb, not knowing prevents isolating Giratina from Cyrus' tracking.
'There is actually a simple method.' A deep, authoritative voice echoes in everyone's mind; it's Rayquaza.
The black Sky Dragon had appeared beside Ash, returned to its original form.
'What method?' Giratina's expression stiffens; this black dragon might indeed have an idea.
Though reluctant to admit, not even at full strength could it best this black dragon.
Possessing such power suggests it likely knows something unknown to it.
'Just let Ash capture you.'
'This method sounds… are you joking?' Giratina nodded, half-way through the reply it froze, then stared at Rayquaza wide-eyed.
Both Ash and Pikachu along with Mewtwo found the suggestion odd.
Rayquaza threw them a curveball; having Ash capture Giratina? Despite enticing, Ash knew his strength limitations.
Were Giratina to unleash full power, even with Mewtwo's utmost effort, they couldn't match up.
The disparity between the Divine Domain Peak and Divine Realm Advanced is enormous.
Capturing Giratina, therefore, is outlandish, definitely unthinkable now.
'I'm not at leisure for jokes; your homeless plight stems from fearing control by the Griseous Orb, yes? Then stay with this young man, wait for Cyrus, leave the rest to him.'
Rayquaza's tone was serious, evidently not idle banter but genuine.
Giratina lacks refuge because anywhere it goes, Cyrus can pursue it.
If that's so, Giratina should reverse roles, allow Cyrus to come to it, and let Ash handle him.
Cyrus controlled Giratina not by strength superiority but via an item targeted for Giratina's Special Attack.
When comparing strength, having Champion-level Pokémon situates Cyrus among the human elite.
But, a mere Champion against Mewtwo, is akin to an ant.
Targeting Giratina doesn't imply capacity against Mewtwo.
Rayquaza lacks insight into human tech progress but knows without a medium, even a century's advance won't yield machines to control them.
That man named Cyrus can produce a machine to control Giratina, could he also make a machine to control Mewtwo? If he was that powerful, he would have ruled the world long ago.
Upon hearing this, both Giratina and Ash fell into deep thought.
Theoretically speaking, Rayquaza's proposal is indeed feasible. If Cyrus truly dares to come over, Mewtwo will definitely not let him off easily.
However, this proposal isn't without issues. Firstly, no matter the reason, Giratina needs to be captured by the human Ash and enter a Pokeball.
Giratina can't just avoid entering a Pokeball and follow Ash around, right?
If that happens, it would be incredibly troublesome for both Giratina and Ash.
Therefore, entering the Pokeball is a must, though whether Giratina can accept this remains unknown.
Another issue is...
'I have no problem, but this might not be a good thing for Ash,' Giratina's voice resonated in the hearts of Ash and numerous Pokemon, 'Cyrus is a very dangerous person. Although I was under control around him and somewhat unclear-headed, I knew he is meticulous. If he indeed comes, it means he has a way to deal with you.'
'Your companions are indeed strong, but in this battle, those two guys who escaped already have your information. Next time they attack, they might have methods against them too, and then... you'd be in danger as well,' Giratina said gravely to Mewtwo.
Just as Giratina mentioned, Mewtwo is indeed powerful, but if they find a way against Mewtwo, the outcome wouldn't be much better.
Giratina is at the Divine Domain Peak, endowed with the Divine Position. In terms of strength, aside from the evolving dark dragon nearby, Giratina doesn't take other Pokemon seriously at all.
It was precisely this arrogance that led to Giratina falling into the hands of a human.
Now, Giratina doesn't dare to underestimate any human.
Oddly enough, Giratina doesn't harbor any resentment against staying by Ash's side.
Logically speaking, after experiencing this ordeal, Giratina should despise humans, but Giratina can't bring themselves to hate Ash.
On one hand, Ash is Giratina's savior, and on the other hand, there's a special affinity in Ash that resonates with Pokemon, even Legendary Beasts aren't immune.
Furthermore, Ash is tirelessly helping Giratina heal despite being exhausted, yet chooses to restore Giratina's body.
This isn't an act to curry favor but an earnest action from the heart.
Just for this reason alone, Giratina cannot possibly feel hatred towards Ash, rather, the affinity for Ash has risen to eighty percent.
Ash seems to be a rare human, maybe once in a century.
Because of this, Giratina worries about Ash's safety. Staying by Ash's side brings little benefit.
Ash doesn't have any ambition to rule the world, and if muscle power is needed, Mewtwo alone can defeat any human invincible. What's Giratina's purpose? Unless to clash with other Legendary Beasts, maybe Giratina would be needed.
But the chances of clashing with other Legendary Beasts aren't zero, just negligible, for such a slim possibility, installing a tracker on oneself, always prone to be found by a massive evil organization, is completely not worth it.
Never did Giratina think that one day, choosing to rely on humans, would lead to a 'cheap goods into pricey goods' analogy.
Though it sounds absurd, this is reality.
Regarding Giratina's concerns, Ash gave a carefree smile: "If you're worried about me, it's not necessary. Whether it's Cyrus, Blue Sun, or Yellow Sun, I won't fear them!"
"Even if those two people take Mewtwo's data back, it doesn't matter, as she and I are constantly improving! If they dare come over again, this time, I'll definitely leave them here completely!"
Pikachu jumped from beside Ash to his shoulder, golden electric arcs danced on its cheeks, raising its small paw towards Giratina, as if saying, don't worry, we are strong.
Giratina looked at the small yellow Electric Mouse, then at Ash's stubborn face.
Mewtwo's voice also rang out at this moment; 'Don't worry, we're not as fragile as you think. As Ash said, we are constantly progressing. Using past data against us will ensure that those guys won't be able to handle it.'
In less than half a year, she went from Primary Divine Domain Level to now Divine Realm Advanced, give her a bit more time, and she might reach Divine Domain Peak. If the opposing side still uses outdated data, they will be the ones stumbling.
'Alright.'
Giratina's scarlet dragon eyes finally ceased their complex emotions, settling into a tranquil dark hue.
'I'll stay.'
Giratina lowered its dragon head, aligning its scarlet pupils with Ash's gaze: 'The ruler of the Reverse World, Netherworld Dragon, Giratina, from now onwards, will travel with you.'
Ash stared at the enormous dragon eyes right before him, seeing his reflection within them. He took a deep breath and retrieved a brand-new Pokeball from his waist.
"In that case, we're friends now. This Pokeball might not be very comfortable to reside in, but I'll ask Professor Oak to find a more suitable Pokeball for you to stay in, until then, please bear with it."
The Pokeball Ash took out was a Heavy Ball obtained from Mr. Kurt, compared to other Pokeballs, this is already the most suitable for Giratina.
Considering Giratina's size, the weight is certainly not low, for heavyweight Pokemon, a Heavy Ball is certainly the best place to reside.
As Ash gently touched the Heavy Ball to Giratina, Giratina did not resist in the slightest, and the red light completely enveloped its enormous body.
The Pokeball swayed in Ash's hand, then emitted a 'click' sound, indicating that Ash had captured the ruler of the Reverse World, Netherworld Dragon Giratina.
Although Giratina is temporarily residing around him, Ash still felt somewhat unbelievable, did he just capture a Legendary Beast at the Divine Domain Peak?
This event was too fantastical.
"Pikachu, we have a new companion." Ash lifted the Pokeball in hand, grinning at Pikachu.
Rayquaza's golden eyes fell on the Pokeball in Ash's hand, then lifted, locking gazes with Ash.
A low, majestic voice echoed in Ash's mind
'Where did you find that Green Treasure Pearl?'
"Found it at Charicific Valley." Ash truthfully replied, explaining what Charicific Valley is.
'Charicific Valley.' Rayquaza repeated the name, as if searching memories, then shook its head slightly.
'That place far from Johto has no ties to my clan, how did the Green Treasure Pearl appear there?'
Ash and Pikachu exchanged glances, both shrugged, even Rayquaza doesn't know, they wouldn't either.
Rayquaza paused, its dragon eyes churned with complex emotions, and once more, its voice resounded in Ash and his Pokemon's hearts: 'That pearl, was originally always within me.'
'Like Giratina's Griseous Orb, the Green Treasure Pearl is my primal essence. Without it, I... or even my entire clan, can't achieve MEGA Evolution.'
'Countless ages it stayed fused within me, never leaving. Until that day...'
Ash was stunned for a moment, Pikachu also poked its head out from Ash's shoulder, ears upright, seemingly Rayquaza and the Green Treasure Pearl have an untold secret too!
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