After securing both the Master Ball and Luxury Ball on his belt, Ash felt a familiar ting resonate in his mind a soft, ethereal chime that only he could hear. A translucent blue panel materialized before his eyes, glowing with golden text.
[Ding! Mission Triggered and Completed: "New Island Crisis Resolved"]
Mission Details: Prevent Mewtwo from creating more replica Pokémon; prevent the battle between Mewtwo and Mew; perfectly resolve the New Island incident and capture both Mew and Mewtwo.
Status: PERFECT COMPLETION!
Task Completion Reward: All Pokémon in the team (including Legendaries) and those in the Ranch upgraded +3 levels, irrespective of their potential!
Ash's eyes widened as a warm surge of energy rippled through his Poké Balls and the distant Ranch via his psychic link. Every Pokémon under his care felt the boost strengthened, refined, unbreakable. Pikachu on his shoulder sparked happily, its cheeks glowing brighter. "Pika-pi!"
"Alright," Ash murmured with a grin, waving the panel away. "Time to check out the new guys."
He tapped the Master Ball first. A holographic stat panel flickered to life in mid-air, visible only to him.
[Pokémon: Mewtwo ♂️ (Alpha)
Ability: Pressure
Potential: Ancient
Level: 112
Skills: Psystrike, Psychic, Aura Sphere, Recover, Shadow Ball, Barrier, Psyshock, Focus Blast, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Calm Mind, Nasty Plot, Swords Dance, etc.
Intimacy: 255 (full value 255)
Item Carried: None]
Ash whistled low. "Level 112 already? And that Ancient potential... Mewtwo's a monster. No wonder he was so confident."
Next, he activated the Luxury Ball. Another panel shimmered into view, playful sparkles dancing around the edges.
[Pokémon: Mew ♀️
Ability: Synchronize
Potential: Ancient
Level: 103
Skills: Transform, Psychic, Aura Sphere, Ancient Power, Nasty Plot, Psyshock, Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Thunder Wave, Soft-Boiled, Metronome, Tail Whip, Pound, etc.
Intimacy: 255 (full value 255)
Item Carried: None]
"Perfect," Ash said, clipping both balls securely. Mew's versatility was off the charts Transform alone made it a wildcard for any battle. With these two, his team was unstoppable.
His companions gathered around, still buzzing from the Legendaries' appearance. Misty punched his arm lightly. "You just caught Mewtwo and Mew? Casually?!"
Brock chuckled. "Only you, Ash."
Sabrina nodded approvingly. "Their power... it's immense. You've given them purpose."
Pikachu leaped onto Ash's shoulder, nodding toward the balls. "Pika!"
Ash laughed, gazing at the starry sky. "Yeah, buddy. Let's go show the world what real bonds can do."
With the island's crisis truly over, the group boarded their transport, heading toward new horizons two new Legendaries at Ash's side, forever changed.
Once again, as Ash clipped the Luxury Ball to his belt, a second ting echoed in his mind sharper this time, like a hidden secret unlocking. Another translucent blue panel shimmered into view, its text glowing with triumphant gold.
[Ding! Hidden Mission Triggered and Completed: "Bulbasaur's Heart Knot"]
Mission Details: Help Bulbasaur untie the knot in his heart, damaged by abandonment trauma. Make him understand his true importance and evolve willingly.
Status: PERFECT COMPLETION!
Task Completion Reward: Venusaur Exclusive Potion ×1 (Venusaur's Ability will upgrade; Speed and Defense permanently boosted).
Ash's eyes widened in genuine amazement. He'd unknowingly completed a hidden mission guiding his loyal Bulbasaur (now Venusaur) through its deepest fears during the heat of battle, helping it shed the scars of abandonment and embrace its evolution on its own terms.
The reward was incredible: a potion tailored exclusively for his newly evolved powerhouse, promising to elevate it even further.
"No way... hidden quests just keep coming," Ash murmured, a grin splitting his face as the panel faded.
He summoned Venusaur's stat screen briefly to confirm the potion's integration was ready. Pikachu tilted its head curiously, sensing his excitement. "Pika?"
Ash laughed softly, patting Pikachu's head. "Yeah, buddy. We're getting even stronger."
With the island now serene under the starlit sky, Ash turned to his companions Misty, Brock, Sabrina and the three fainted cloned Pokémon lying nearby: the massive Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur. Their unnatural markings still faintly pulsed, but without Mewtwo's control, they were vulnerable... and redeemable.
"Hey, guys," Ash said, gesturing to the clones. "These three fought hard, but they're products of science, not evil. What if we gave them a second chance? Misty, Brock, Sabrina want to catch one each? They'll make awesome additions to your teams."
Misty didn't hesitate for a second, her eyes lighting up as she zeroed in on the armored Blastoise its cannons still steaming faintly from the battle. "That one's mine! Go, Poké Ball!"
She hurled a standard Poké Ball with perfect precision. It struck the clone's shell, sucking it in with a flash of red light. The ball rocked once, twice... then clicked shut. "Yes! Blastoise is all mine!"
Brock knelt beside the massive clone Venusaur, his gentle demeanor already calming the Grass-type even in unconsciousness. "This big guy needs someone who understands growth and care. I've got you." He tossed his own Poké Ball, capturing it smoothly after minimal resistance. The ball clicked, and he scooped it up proudly. "Welcome to the team, Venusaur."
Sabrina approached the Clone Charizard last, her psychic senses probing its fiery spirit. The dragon stirred slightly, but her calm presence soothed it. "A mind of flame and fury... but with potential for focus. Come." Her Poké Ball opened in a swirl of psychic energy, drawing the Charizard in effortlessly. Click.
Ash beamed at his friends. "Perfect. Now we've turned Mewtwo's 'perfect creations' into real partners."
As the group gathered their new captures and prepared to depart the island, the bonds they'd forged felt unbreakable stronger than any clone, any crisis. New horizons awaited, with Legendaries, upgraded powerhouses, and fresh allies at their side.