"Let's go."
Damian looked closely at the giant black shape behind the waterfall. He gave the command to Kyogre.
This was definitely Shadow Lugia. He was sure. He did not know why a normal Lugia turned dark and became Shadow Lugia.
However, there was no doubt that this Shadow Lugia was very strong!
The dark energy spreading out was already scary. This showed that its power in battle was very high.
It was just as the mother Lugia said. One hundred years ago, while this Lugia was slowly changing, its dark energy was already stronger than Yveltal's. It matched Hoopa Unbound.
So now, this Shadow Lugia's strength was at the level of a Top-tier Legendary.
Kyogre and the mother Lugia left the Great Waterfall area. As the new energy went away, the dark energy slowly went back behind the waterfall.
Those scary red eyes slowly closed. The place became quiet again. Only the fast water of the waterfall kept flowing.
They returned to the surface of the sea.
"The situation seems more serious than I thought. Lugia, are there other Lugia in your species?"
Damian looked at the big ocean and thought for a bit. Then, he asked the mother Lugia.
It was clear that Lugia had a group. But Damian did not know exactly how many Lugia were in that group.
Also, for now, Shadow Lugia's situation was very bad.
Looking at what happened just now, this Shadow Lugia's own mind was almost gone.
"The members of our species are very few. If I use your human names for places, our leader is currently in the waters of the Orange Islands," the mother Lugia answered Damian.
Is it the Lugia called the 'Guardian of the Seas' from the movie?
Damian thought about it. If that was true, there were only four Lugia in total. That included the little Lugia.
But that made sense. Lugia was a Pokémon that stood at the top, even if its power was not as high as Top-tier Legendaries.
Their numbers were naturally low.
Actually, this number was higher than the Rayquaza species. There were only three Rayquaza. Rayquaza was the most amazing one.
"Have you told your leader about your husband?"
"No... I didn't know how to explain it to the leader."
The mother Lugia shook her head because she felt uncomfortable. She did not even understand what was happening to Lugia.
"I think you still need to talk to your leader. Also, it is best to ask him to come and see. Maybe your leader knows what is wrong with Lugia."
"Also, I think you should strengthen the seal on Lugia."
Damian was surprised. In such a serious situation, the mother Lugia had not told the Lugia leader yet.
The leader should have more experience. Maybe he would know what was happening to Shadow Lugia.
Damian thought her actions were a bit slow, but he did not want to hurt her feelings.
"I understand." The mother Lugia was willing to listen to advice.
"Also, you should watch over that seal. If that Lugia completely loses its mind and attacks the seal, contact me immediately."
Damian thought for a moment and spoke to the mother Lugia.
Shadow Lugia's condition was very bad. Damian thought that Shadow Lugia would not stay quiet for long. The dark energy was too strong.
Once its mind was lost to the darkness, Shadow Lugia would break the seal and appear in the world.
When that happened, the Kanto region would be in danger. No one could stop it unless a legendary master helped.
"I know that too. I am actually thinking about whether I should contact Mew and Ho-Oh."
The mother Lugia had thought of this too.
But she did not have much confidence.
"Contact me then as well. I will come to help you."
Damian nodded. He was not sure if Mew and Ho-Oh could stop Shadow Lugia.
Ho-Oh was not good at attacking. Mew's power was a mystery. It was stronger than Mewtwo, or at least on the same level as a normal Lugia and Ho-Oh.
But that Mewtwo was just born. Being stronger than that was not a huge thing.
Meanwhile, Shadow Lugia's power was at the Top-tier Legendary level. Also, with such heavy hate, its stats were different. It would definitely have the Dark type.
"Okay! Thank you, Damian."
The mother Lugia was very thankful. Even though this human's heart was not completely pure, she liked him after talking to him.
She liked him because he truly wanted to help!!
Kyogre was very strong. If her husband lost control, Kyogre's help would make things safer.
But actually...
"Damian... if we really have to fight later, I suggest you let that little dragon call its father over."
Kyogre spoke only in Damian's mind.
The "little dragon" referred to the green Rayquaza.
"What's wrong? You don't have confidence in yourself?" Damian smiled when he heard this.
He did not expect Kyogre to suggest calling the Black Rayquaza to save them.
"How is that possible! I am the Kyogre who defeated Rayquaza!" Kyogre was very proud.
It had a lot of confidence. Kyogre and Damian together could not be beaten!
"But I don't know how to describe it, Damian. That Lugia is too weird. The malice on its body makes even me feel a bit scared. If it loses control and we can't defeat it quickly, this land might suffer."
Kyogre was very serious.
Kyogre was usually smart, except when it faced Rayquaza.
This land was Damian's home. Kyogre cared about that.
"I was summoned by Hoopa before. Hoopa's strength is very high. But I feel that this Lugia's malice might be even stronger than Hoopa's."
One hundred years ago, Kyogre was forced by Hoopa Unbound to fight.
So, Kyogre knew Hoopa Unbound's power. It felt that power before Hoopa Unbound beat it back into the ring.
Hoopa Unbound was a Top-tier Legendary. Its space rings made it very good in battle.
But this Lugia's dark energy was even heavier than Hoopa Unbound's. That was unbelievable.
"I understand." Damian thought deeply.
He returned to Ogi Island with the mother Lugia. He found the little Lugia swimming behind a mechanical duck. Caitlin was watching with a smile.
Karen and Will were looking at a small Silver Wing feather. They were worried if this tiny feather was enough for their job.
Satsuki and Tamao were on a video call with their sisters.
"Damian, you're back."
Seeing Damian, Caitlin came forward with a small smile.
"Yeah. The situation is a bit complicated. I'll tell you more later."
Damian looked at the mother Lugia.
"Lugia, there is one more thing."
Damian called the sisters over. He introduced them to the mother Lugia.
"?" The mother Lugia was confused.
"These two are from Ecruteak City. Their ancestors were shrine maidens who served Lugia and Ho-Oh hundreds of years ago."
The mother Lugia understood. she looked at Satsuki and Tamao silently.
This mother Lugia was the same one that lived in the Bell Tower.
One hundred and fifty years ago, she was disappointed in the people of Ecruteak City. She went back to the Whirl Islands.
Now, she saw the descendants of the shrine girls who served her long ago. Her heart felt complicated.
"Lord Lugia, hello."
Satsuki and Tamao bowed to the mother Lugia.
"Regarding the incident at the Bell Tower back then, our ancestors always wanted to apologize to you and Lord Ho-Oh. We hope you can forgive us."
Satsuki's eyes were red. she bowed deeply and was very honest.
"We have kept the ruins of the Bell Tower to remind ourselves. We have reflected deeply. We hope you can forgive our actions from back then."
The mother Lugia sighed.
"Sigh..."
She was very disappointed back then because she had high expectations.
Lugia and Ho-Oh wanted humans and Pokémon to trust each other.
However, humans made Lugia sad again and again.
Even so, Lugia always helped humans when they were in danger at sea.
She was a very kind and gentle Pokémon.
"I have never blamed you. It has always been this way."
The mother Lugia spoke into the sisters' minds.
"It was just that at that time... perhaps the time was not right yet."
The mother Lugia thought of that night and sighed.
She and Ho-Oh lived in Ecruteak City for hundreds of years. They saw everything.
"Stand up. If you are truly sincere, then keep working hard. The future of Pokémon and humans also needs you humans to create it yourselves."
The mother Lugia used her power to lift Satsuki and Tamao up. Her words made the girls cry.
Satsuki did not know how to describe this feeling. But she was very moved.
Her family had waited over a hundred years for these words from Lugia.
"Lord Lugia, please believe us. We will always pass on your will."
Satsuki promised the mother Lugia.
The mother Lugia nodded at Satsuki. she felt the girl was being honest.
Damian watched them make peace. He was also touched.
It was very good that this world had Pokémon.
Damian was always kind to Pokémon. This was one of his rules.
"Damian."
"I'm here. What is it, Lugia?"
Damian looked at the mother Lugia. She looked like she was struggling to decide something.
"I..." The mother Lugia looked at the little Lugia. But she thought of Shadow Lugia and made a choice.
She had to guard the seal. Also, she had to find the Lugia leader.
"I want to ask you to take care of this child for a while."
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