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Thunderbolt Mashed Potatoes (S): Legendary-grade dish made from Zapdos Crest Feathers and Golden Potatoes. Rumor says that those who eat it may gain the power to command lightning.
Cooking Effect: Lightning Moment (Electric-type Pokémon only). After consumption, the Pokémon temporarily transforms into a Golden Body and returns to its peak state.
(Duration varies depending on the Pokémon's strength.)
Evaluation: A one-of-a-kind dish in the world. Avoid consuming it in enclosed spaces.
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"Huh?"
Hayato Sora blinked in surprise.
The next moment, a bolt of lightning crashed down from the sky and blasted a hole straight through the ranch cabin's roof.
Crackling electricity surged wildly, all of it rushing into Cyclizar's body.
"Gah-aw—!"
Cyclizar let out an excited roar.
It could feel it.
Power… overwhelming power surged through its entire body.
With a whoosh, Cyclizar shot straight into the sky and vanished from everyone's sight.
"Raaah?"
"Li-li~"
"..."
The Pokémon stared at the hole in the roof, then at Hayato Sora.
None of them understood what had just happened.
And why was Cyclizar suddenly going crazy? Was it trying to tear the house down?
"BOOOOM—!"
Thunder suddenly erupted high in the sky.
A dark silhouette dove down outside the cabin.
Hayato Sora stood up and dusted himself off.
"Want to see Cyclizar? The way it looks right now might give you all quite a shock."
He led the Pokémon outside.
There, hovering in front of them, was a blue-violet dragon Pokémon with a sleek metallic body that faintly resembled Cyclizar.
One of the cover Legendary Pokémon of Generation IX.
The God of the Future—Miraidon.
Its entire body looked like a precision machine.
Its face, claws, abdomen, and tail were gray, with arcs of electricity running across the surface.
Two pairs of lightning-like antennae extended from both sides of the helmet-like head.
Inside its black eyes flickered pixel-like particles.
Purple and yellow energy constantly flowed across its body.
Using jet-like engines on its hind legs, it floated in the air, while its lightning-shaped tail spun like a propeller.
But the cold, imposing aura didn't last long.
Miraidon suddenly barked happily and turned into a streak of lightning, tackling Hayato Sora to the ground.
An electronic tongue swept across Hayato Sora's face, leaving a tingling sensation.
Seeing this behavior, Hayato Sora finally relaxed.
Miraidon was still the same goofy Cyclizar.
From beginning to end, they were the same Pokémon.
After a while, Hayato Sora finally pushed Miraidon away.
The Pokémon crowded around cautiously to observe it.
Cinccino reached out and poked it.
"Li-li~"
(Are you Cyclizar?)
"Gah-aw!"
Miraidon spun excitedly in a circle so everyone could see.
Then it gently picked up Cinccino and placed her on its back.
At first, Cinccino froze in fear.
But after realizing there was no danger, she lay down comfortably on Miraidon's back and brushed her tail across its body affectionately.
Once the other Pokémon saw Cinccino was safe—and confirmed Hayato Sora's answer—
They finally believed that this cool, handsome Pokémon was the same silly Cyclizar they knew.
Surrounded by everyone, Miraidon clearly enjoyed the attention.
It allowed the little Pokémon to climb onto its body and play.
This warmth—something called home—was something it had searched for endlessly but never found.
Three minutes later, Miraidon became enveloped in lightning.
The Lightning Moment effect had ended.
The familiar Cyclizar emerged again, excitedly running toward Hayato Sora and proudly raising its head.
Its expression seemed to say:
Hayato Sora, Hayato Sora! Was I cool just now? I'm the God of the Future! From now on I'll protect you!
"Cool, cool—you're the coolest."
Hayato Sora laughed as he pressed down on Cyclizar's head.
Whether it was Miraidon or Koraidon, neither could be called anything but cool.
The difference was simply that one had a wild kind of cool, while the other had a technological kind of cool.
"Li-li!"
Cinccino climbed onto Hayato Sora's shoulder and pointed mischievously toward the roof.
"Gah-aw…"
Cyclizar looked up at the hole in the roof.
Its energy immediately vanished.
It lowered its head sadly and pawed at Hayato Sora, giving him a pitiful look.
Clearly asking for forgiveness.
Hayato Sora sighed and scratched Cinccino's head.
"It's not your fault. I should have thought about this beforehand."
"Let's eat first. After that, Cyclizar—you're helping me repair the roof. No playing today."
Seeing that Hayato Sora wasn't angry, Cyclizar instantly recovered.
It nodded vigorously—and stuck its tongue out at Cinccino.
Everyone returned to the dining table.
Hayato Sora looked at the large remaining bowl of Thunderbolt Mashed Potatoes and felt a little regretful.
Right now, Cyclizar was the only Electric-type Pokémon at the ranch.
The other Pokémon wouldn't gain any special effects from eating it.
And Cyclizar couldn't receive the buff again either.
Each Electric-type Pokémon could only gain the effect once.
After thinking for a moment, Hayato Sora said,
"Everyone, try some."
The unique flavor exploded in Hayato Sora's mouth.
He nodded in satisfaction.
The other Pokémon also showed delighted expressions while eating, though none of them received the cooking effect.
After lunch, Hayato Sora took Cyclizar and the others to repair the damaged roof.
Broken wooden boards were replaced with new ones.
Hayato Sora's craftsmanship was decent enough to patch things up.
After finishing the day's work, he lazily leaned against Kangaskhan's belly, enjoying the warm spring breeze while occasionally rubbing Cinccino.
He waved toward Cyclizar, who was chasing butterflies across the grass.
Cyclizar immediately ran over and skidded to a stop.
"Gah-aw?"
"Cyclizar, can you transform again now?"
Hayato Sora asked while patting its head.
Cyclizar shifted into its battle stance and carefully sensed its own power before gesturing with its claws.
It couldn't maintain the Miraidon form for long.
There was a strict time limit.
Three minutes.
Exactly the same as Ultraman's transformation time.
After understanding Cyclizar's explanation, Hayato Sora asked it to call Chatot.
It was time to settle the matter with Zapdos.
Fight or reconciliation—there had to be a conclusion.
With Cyclizar's three-minute Lightning Moment and Mega Kangaskhan, defeating a Zapdos shouldn't be impossible.
That night, Hayato Sora told the Noibat to guard the ranch.
Then he took Cyclizar and Chatot to the seaside.
With a glance from Hayato Sora, Cyclizar roared and transformed into Miraidon under the lightning.
Hayato Sora mounted the futuristic electric dragon like a high-tech motorcycle.
Chatot stood on Miraidon's head and pointed the way.
With a powerful leap, Miraidon shot into the sky.
Two glowing, futuristic wings unfolded beside its head.
Blue exhaust streamed from its hind legs.
In an instant, it became a bolt of lightning slicing through the darkness, racing toward the sea.
Sea God's Cavern
"Zaaap—!"
Zapdos suddenly stood up, vengeance flashing in its eyes.
That Pokémon had come again.
This time, it would avenge the humiliation of losing its crest feathers.
Just as Zapdos was about to leave, the flock of bird Pokémon that had spent the past few days with it rushed over, chirping anxiously to stop it.
Their words were far from encouraging.
"You can't beat it!"
"They must be fully prepared this time!"
Every sentence only boosted the enemy's morale while undermining Zapdos.
Zapdos grew increasingly furious.
"Zaaap!"
(Avoid its edge? Me? I'm Zapdos! Just watch—I'll beat that thing until it's begging for mercy!)
With a furious cry, Zapdos rushed out of the Sea God's Cavern.
But before it could react—
A blue-violet lightning bolt suddenly crashed down from the sky.
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