Inside the dimensional tunnel, Ash, holding Green and Sabrina close, stood atop Tentacruel's head and remarked, "That world was seriously dangerous. The combat power over there is terrifying."
"Yeah... and compared to our world, it's much crueler. Our own world is definitely better."
Thinking about her experiences over the past few days, Green was almost brought to tears. But the thought of finally going home brought her a wave of relief.
Sabrina recalled the Masked Man and said, "To be honest, the power of that Swinub was truly terrifying."
Thinking about that Swinub, which could only be broken by his Zigzagoon, Ash also felt a lingering sense of dread. His preparations had been completely correct. He had even kept three powerful Pokémon in reserve, hiding them in their shadows ready to strike from the dark. Thank goodness he hadn't needed to use them.
"Alright, let's not think about that anymore. Getting back safely is what matters. Let's get a good rest when we get home. And you, Green! You better stay close to me from now on, understand? I do not want to go back to that terrifying world ever again."
Thinking about Ash crossing dimensions just to save her, Green felt a bit embarrassed. She scratched her cheek and said, "Um, thank you so much for this time... Hubby, I love you!"
Seeing Green acting maliciously cute, Ash rolled his eyes and said, "With our relationship, you acting cute just makes me think you're trying to trick me again."
Hearing Ash say this, Green immediately hopped onto his back and bit his shoulder, arguing, "Shouldn't you be comforting me properly at a time like this?! I was stranded in another world! All alone and helpless without any family, do you know how scary that was?!"
Sensing Green's sudden emotional outburst, Ash patted the head of the girl who was gnawing on his shoulder like a pig's trotter and said softly, "It's okay. No matter where you go, I will always bring you back. No matter where you are, I will find you."
Hearing Ash's words, Green, still biting his shoulder, muttered softly, "...Thank you, Ash..."
After comforting Green, Ash just let her hang on his back. He then turned to Sabrina and asked, "By the way, Sabrina, how did you end up getting swapped?"
"Me? A voice told me I might be able to help you, and asked if I wanted to go. So I agreed."
"...Sabrina, you didn't even know if that voice was telling the truth and you still went..."
Ash was speechless at Sabrina's answer. So Sabrina had just agreed without even knowing if it was real?!
However, Sabrina looked at Ash seriously and said, "Because I couldn't take that risk. If it was real and I didn't go to help you, I would have regretted it for the rest of my life."
"...Thank you, Sabrina..."
Words felt pale and inadequate to express his gratitude for such unwavering devotion. All Ash could do was pull Sabrina into a tight embrace.
"Thank you, Sabrina... really, thank you."
Sabrina simply smiled and didn't say anything more.
"Is the Boss getting flirted with?"
"Pika..." (Pretty much... Ah, I want Ketchup! Or a Flying Squirrel would work too!)
"..."
Just as the other Pokémon were feeling a bit exasperated with Pikachu, Tentacruel suddenly raised one of its tentacles and called out.
"Tentacruel!" (By the way, I brought a souvenir back! Do you guys want to see it?)
Hearing Tentacruel's voice, Ash turned to Meowth and asked, "Meowth, what is Tentacruel saying?"
Meowth, who was also curious about what souvenir Tentacruel was talking about, was startled by Ash's question before translating, "He says he brought back a souvenir. I'm wondering what it is too."
"A souvenir?"
Although Ash had brought back the Marsh Badge from another world as a souvenir, he was very curious about what exactly Tentacruel had brought back. An ice golem?
However, when Tentacruel raised the tentacle wrapped around the unconscious Ho-Oh, Ash, Green, Sabrina, Pikachu, Meowth, and everyone else froze for a second before simultaneously yelling out:
"Isn't that freaking Ho-Oh?!"
"Pika?!"
"Woof?!"
"Nido?!"
Staring at the Ho-Oh dangling from Tentacruel's grasp, Ash frantically slapped Tentacruel's head and yelled, "Are you crazy?! Are you trying to get us killed?! You call this a souvenir?!"
"Tenta... cruel..." (But it looks like it was being mind-controlled... so it should be fine if you beat it and catch it, right, Boss?)
Tentacruel seemed a bit aggrieved. After all, it had noticed Ho-Oh was being forcibly controlled, so if Ash defeated it, he naturally had the right to catch it, right?
After Meowth translated Tentacruel's words, Ash paused for a moment, then slapped its head even harder, yelling, "You can't just catch everything! Is your brain fried, you big oaf?! You have to show at least some basic respect to Mythical Pokémon that represent life! ...Don't pretend you can't hear me! I know it's absolutely you. Send this thing back immediately! I don't believe the Ho-Oh in our world won't notice this!"
Hearing Ash's words, Arceus slowly revealed himself. Looking at Ash, he smiled and said, "It's quite amusing to see you so frantic. Don't worry, Ho-Oh won't do anything to you. In fact, why don't you guys heal it? After all, the control that Masked Man used on it relied on the essence of Ice. Plus, that world naturally suppresses Legendary Pokémon, so..."
"Are you sure it's okay for us to heal it over here?"
Ash didn't know what to say, but Arceus smiled and replied, "With your capabilities, gathering human and Pokémon doctors shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"...Was this your plan all along? Is that why you didn't stop this big lug Tentacruel?"
Ash's question made Arceus clearly pause for a fraction of a second. But then, he looked off into the distance and said, "Who knows? Maybe I just didn't notice?"
"...Fine... Considering how much you've screwed me over, you must take a group photo with us later!"
"Hmm? A group photo?"
Arceus was taken aback by Ash's demand. Ash looked at the stunned Arceus and sighed, "Consider it payment for healing Ho-Oh... Do you have any idea how much trouble it'll be to gather all my top-tier doctors and Joy to help out?"
"And then? Why do I have to be in the photo?"
"Because you're the one who dragged me into this! Even if you are the great Creator God, I won't work for free. Asking for a group photo with my family isn't too much to ask, is it?"
Seeing Ash's determination, Arceus thought for a moment and said, "...Alright."
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