"Rooooaaaar!"
Mega Shiny Rayquaza twisted and writhed inside the surrounding Frozen World, the icy domain oddly comforting to its colossal body.
Its immense form churned back and forth, generating a tornado that tore through the ice-encased battlefield.
The tornado swirled around Mega Shiny Rayquaza, shielding it from the chilling effects of the Frozen World.
Rayquaza's ability—Delta Stream—was in full effect.
This innate trait halved the damage normally inflicted by moves that would counter Flying-types.
Its typing was Dragon and Flying; normally, Ice-type moves would strike four times as hard, but because Ice could no longer exploit its Flying-type weakness, damage was reduced to twice against Dragon.
"Biu!!!"
Hyper Beam!
The attack slammed directly into the Frozen World barrier!
The ice domain trembled violently, nearly collapsing under the sheer force.
Both Pokémon were at equal levels, and their mega-evolved power boosts were matched.
Frozen World amplified Ice-type moves for anyone within its sphere, whether White Kyurem or Black Kyurem, but to Mega Black Rayquaza, the power wasn't enough to break its stride.
The Hyper Beam crashed against the barrier, almost shattering it completely!
"Impressive… no wonder you're Rayquaza's original form. But I won't give you the chance! White Kyurem, seal it!"
Seal!
A skill bordering on a bug—self-targeted, yet devastating.
When the user shares skills with the opposing Pokémon, only the caster can activate them; the opponent cannot.
With the energy levels of White Kyurem and Mega Shiny Rayquaza, Kyurem could maintain the Seal for at least three turns.
Not exactly normal effect—but in Legendary battles, it was more than enough.
"Ice Burn!"
Ssshh!
White Kyurem's mouth ignited with a swirling stream of icy-blue flames.
Externally ice, internally fire—a perfect blend of opposing forces existing simultaneously within one move.
Mega Shiny Rayquaza lunged forward, claws slashing—but no Dragon Claw formed.
Dragon Claw was sealed!
Because White Kyurem also possessed Dragon Claw, Rayquaza couldn't use it for now.
The Ice Burn energy wave deflected its strike, engulfing Mega Shiny Rayquaza entirely.
"Roooaaaar!!"
Ice Burn exploded with raw force.
The massive black body of Rayquaza writhed within the storm of icy flames.
"Ash… it's amazing! Kyurem is incredible too!"
Little Hoopa clung to Ash's side, eyes wide in awe.
Elsewhere, Mega Mewtwo Y tangled with Shadow Hoopa. Though its level was lower, Shadow Hoopa couldn't reach Ash's position.
Mega Mewtwo Y moved with unmatched agility, never confronting directly.
Using teleportation, it shifted back and forth, keeping Ash and Little Hoopa within its psychic field, ready to respond instantly to any threat.
Crack… crack…
The Frozen World finally fractured.
Simultaneously, Ice Burn's energy dissipated.
"Change form! Black Kyurem!"
"Roar!"
White Kyurem shimmered, morphing into Black Kyurem.
Mega Shiny Rayquaza, just freed from the Ice Burn assault, faced Dark Kyurem directly—its steel tail slammed into Kyurem's chest!
Whish!
Black Kyurem shot backward like a cannonball!
Lightning crackled across its body, turning the sky into a stormy battlefield.
Charging forward, its electricity formed a cross, encasing itself in a frozen sphere, sparks crackling and sizzling—Freeze Shock!
Responding was Mega Shiny Rayquaza's Dragon's Stroke!
The clash—Freeze Shock vs. Dragon Ascent—tipped in elemental favor; Freeze Shock dominated.
BOOM!!!
The collision shook the clouds apart. Trees in the forest below quivered from the impact.
Even Mega Mewtwo Y and Shadow Hoopa looked on, astonished.
"Roooaaaar!!!"
Mega Shiny Rayquaza roared in pain. Under Black Kyurem's Dragon Claw, it lost its Mega form, reverting to normal Rayquaza.
"How's that, Rayquaza? Time to see the power of my team. Your strength is needed now!"
Black Kyurem willingly reverted, relaying the experience of having defeated Shiny Rayquaza.
With a Tenfold Experience Multiplier Card, Kyurem skyrocketed from its previous level straight to 125!
Higher levels were harder to reach, but Kyurem felt the surge of growth firsthand—three levels at once!
It looked toward Ash.
"All my partners are the same. You can do it too. And out there, seven Legendary Pokémon await you."
Ash raised a Master Ball.
The message was clear.
Rayquaza nodded, eager to gain strength. Even if dissatisfied later, the Master Ball couldn't bind its freedom.
Ash exhaled in relief.
He captured Rayquaza in the Master Ball, then released it, giving it a universal potion to restore stamina.
Even though Legendary Pokémon possessed human-level intelligence, they were not human.
In this world, humans remained the pinnacle of intellect.
Whether a Legendary had a Trainer commanding it or not made all the difference.
"Mega Mewtwo, you lead—take us back to Kalos!"
Ash mounted the black Rayquaza. Though not fully tamed, if it tasted victory against a few Ancient Pokémon, it wouldn't leave.
Mega Mewtwo Y teleported instantly, carrying Kyurem, Rayquaza, Ash, and Little Hoopa.
Its mastery of teleportation now rivaled that of space itself.
Shadow Hoopa followed, attempting to keep up with its own teleportation.
"Power alone isn't enough… you need intelligence too."
Ash glanced back at Shadow Hoopa from atop the black Rayquaza, then turned forward.
Timing was perfect. At that moment, Diantha and the four Elite Four had been thoroughly defeated. The seven Ancient Pokémon, combined with Giovanni's five Ancient Titans, forced Ash's Legendary team to gradually retreat.
At the last moment, Team Rocket—Jessie, James, and Meowth—suddenly realized the danger.
Though loyal to Giovanni, they did not wish for the world to be destroyed!
Unaware of Giovanni's true plan—to overthrow the world and the Pokémon Leagues, establishing a new order under his rule—they decided to make amends.
Risking their lives, they filmed the entire Legendary battle.
As everyone witnessed Champion Diantha, the Elite Four, and various Gym Leaders fall, despair filled their faces.
Then, a brilliant light flashed in the sky—a massive black dragon descended!
From his vantage point, Jessie's camera captured it perfectly.
And upon its mighty black back, stood a man.
He had arrived—riding the Black Dragon!