The appearance of the Black Rayquaza not only caused the dark clouds to disperse and sunlight to once again bathe the earth.
At the same time, it also brought a chaotic airflow that violently shook the airship's sails.
This was the new power that Rayquaza possessed after Mega Evolving. The Delta Stream, originally used to counter the Primal Power of Groudon and Kyogre and forcibly dissipate their strength, was naturally even more adept at dealing with other weather phenomena.
As for Kyurem?
Aiden glanced at the giant dragon, which had fallen on the airship's hull, its lower jaw having pierced straight through the deck, and couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.
Although it sounded quite impressive at first glance, and it could even absorb the power of the black and white dragons to raise its strength by another level, compared to the Black Rayquaza, it was still lacking.
There is only one true dragon, and that is me, the Black Rayquaza!
As for the likes of Kyurem, and the black and white dragons, you small fry should merge back into the Original Dragon before you can sit at the table!
"Thank you, Rayquaza!"
Standing at the bow, Aiden extended a hand toward the Black Rayquaza in the sky to express his thanks.
To think that after the crisis in Area Zero was resolved, it had actually followed him to the Unova region?
But—why?
This question had, in fact, been placed before him a long time ago, but every time, he chose not to delve deeper.
This time was no exception.
Besides, it couldn't possibly harm him. He'd find out the answer sooner or later~
"Roar—"
The Black Rayquaza let out a low growl, as if responding to him, and nodded as well.
However, it didn't choose to leave, quickly turning its gaze back to Kyurem.
[Rayquaza means—Kyurem's awakening will cause irreversible changes to the weather.]
Reshiram's voice suddenly echoed in Aiden's mind.
[So, just defeating it isn't enough. It must be sent back to a sufficiently safe place to ensure it can continue its slumber.]
[Until—]
[Zekrom and I find our answer.]
"Tsk."
After hearing the white dragon's telepathy, Aiden quickly took out the Light Stone, which he had put back in his pocket, and clicked his tongue.
"You two are really complicated."
"Forget it. It's not like I can force you to merge anyway—"
"But if something happens again, remember to find a reliable helper."
"That kid N is still too young, acting like a hero purely on reckless impulse. You guys dared to recruit a child like that for your cause?"
As he spoke, Aiden raised an eyebrow and looked at N, who was lying on the deck, with a helpless expression.
This unlucky kid, his luck was truly something else.
He hadn't grown at all, and his very first Pokémon battle was turning out to be a battle against gods.
What's more, the opponent's mechanics were a hard counter to him.
But, a loss is a loss. There are no other excuses.
No matter how noble your ideals, you still need to be strong yourself!
[—]
After Aiden finished speaking, a smooth, dark stone quickly flew out from the shadow at his feet, hovering before him.
[Thank you for your assistance.]
[We apologize. We were indeed too reckless this time—]
[But the main point now is still—]
[How to deal with Kyurem, right?]
Clearly, Aiden's act of dissing the "Hero of Ideals" in front of the white dragon had left a certain Legendary Pokémon completely losing face, forcing it to awkwardly come out and change the subject.
"Fair point."
Aiden nodded in agreement.
But after all this, the Giant Chasm was clearly no longer safe.
Even without Colress, they had to guard against other stragglers from Team Plasma.
So, they had to find a place that was safe enough, and preferably had some security capabilities.
After a moment of thought, a flash of inspiration suddenly crossed his eyes, followed by "Ah, I've got it!"
"I know where to put Kyurem~"
Blueberry Academy.
Because Aiden had left so suddenly, his class had been temporarily changed to a free period.
So, the students, who were still unaware of what had happened in the distant Opelucid City, were now chatting in small groups inside the Terrarium.
The Terrarium, a massive facility built at great expense by Blueberry Academy, was divided into four sections. The warm Coastal Biome was the first choice for students to relax, so it was also the most crowded area.
Nemona and the others were also gathered nearby.
As for the least popular area, it was naturally the Polar Biome, which maintained sub-zero temperatures year-round.
They were all wearing the academy's spring uniforms. If they rashly went inside, they would probably get a runny nose in no time.
If they were unlucky, they might even catch a cold.
"Something that could even alarm Teacher Azure—it can't be small, can it?"
Lacey looked a little worried.
But Nemona, beside her, patted her chest, comforting her with great confidence.
"Don't worry! If Teacher Azure has gone, even the biggest problem can be solved easily!"
"Although I'm really curious about what happened too!"
Drayton was propping his head up with his hand, listening to their conversation while looking in the direction Aiden had left.
Others might still be in the dark, but as Drayden's grandson, Drayton was very clear about Teacher Azure's identity as the "Hero of Truth."
In fact, on the very first day Aiden arrived at Blueberry Academy, Drayton had vaguely felt a powerful "Dragon Aura" from him.
Only Dragon Tamers, who grew up alongside dragons, would be this sensitive to this pressure. It was normal for others not to notice it.
And the aura on Aiden was the most complex and terrifying he had ever sensed.
A formidable pressure, no less than that of a Legendary Pokémon, originating from more than one source.
So, Drayton wasn't surprised that Teacher Azure had gained the White Dragon's approval.
After all, it seemed that since a thousand years ago, the white dragon had been particularly fond of humans with immense power, often gaining the upper hand in battles of ideals.
However, this wasn't what Drayton was focused on.
Just a short while ago, the direction Aiden had left seemed to be near Opelucid City.
Could something have happened to his grandfather?
After much deliberation, Drayton, feeling uneasy, decided to give his grandfather a call.
The call was connected quickly.
Soon, his grandfather's kind face appeared before him.
But he seemed a bit more tired than usual?
"Grandfather, did something happen over there?"
Drayton went straight to the point, asking Drayden directly.
"I think I saw Teacher Azure flying towards Opelucid City?"
On the other end of the line, Drayden seemed too busy to deal with the call at first, busy directing his people.
"Over there! Go check over there, don't leave any corner unchecked!"
"Yes, it's normal for them to be unconscious. Gather them up first, they should wake up soon!"
"If they're from Team Plasma, tie them up first!"
Drayden's voice came through the Rotom Phone, also attracting the attention of Lacey and Nemona behind Drayton.
It was a while before Drayden turned to look at his phone.
"Cough cough—yes, there was some trouble, but it's basically been resolved."
"As for what specifically happened, you'll know when Aiden gets back. It's probably too complicated to explain in one or two sentences."
"He should be arriving soon."
"Alright—"
Seeing that his grandfather seemed busy, Drayton breathed a sigh of relief and quickly hung up.
Although he didn't know why, he felt that his grandfather's tone was a bit hesitant.
But, it seemed like it wasn't a big deal—right?
"What happened?"
Lacey's curious voice came from behind.
However, before Drayton could reply, he was interrupted by a sudden, piercing broadcast.
"All students! Evacuate the Polar Biome of the Terrarium immediately!"
The voice in the broadcast belonged to Principal Cyrano, and it was repeated many times.
Drayton had never heard him sound so tense.
After all, the impression the principal had left on them was that of an elegant and humorous handsome old man.
So, something that could cause such a clear emotional shift in him must be no small matter.
Drayton looked at Lacey, who quickly shook her head in return.
"The Polar Biome—isn't it right next to the Coastal Biome?"
Nemona, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly asked curiously and immediately started her "scheming."
"Why don't we go wait at the border between the two biomes and see what happens in a bit?"
"..."
The surrounding Blueberry Elite Four and Penny fell silent.
Sometimes, the appearance of a master of ideas is accompanied by such strange silence.
Of course, this was also a form of tacit consent.
A few minutes later, a large group of students with the same idea of watching the drama flocked to the border between the Coastal and Polar Biomes.
"So what is the school planning—did they introduce a new batch of Pokémon?"
"Or maybe they're adding more ice to the Polar Biome!"
By the time Principal Cyrano arrived, the students had already gathered together, chattering excitedly.
At this, he could only sigh helplessly.
"Forget it, consider it a chance to broaden your horizons!"
Looking at the blurry object gradually approaching Blueberry Academy in the distance, Cyrano's heart was far from calm.
When Aiden suddenly called him, Cyrano was completely dumbfounded.
—What did he mean by "I've got the body of the Original Dragon and I'm looking for a safe place to put it"?
—And what did he mean by "this thing sleeping in the ground under the Polar Biome feels pretty good, think of it as a built-in cooling system"?
This was a major event of international significance. How could Aiden describe it so casually?
But, looking across all of Unova, there really wasn't a more suitable place—
And it seemed that the venerable Mr. Drayden had also approved of Aiden's idea.
During this special time when Alder was unreachable, Principal Cyrano naturally had a certain degree of autonomy.
So, in the end, Cyrano agreed to Aiden's suggestion.
However, the main reason was—how cool was it that the "Original Dragon," which existed only in legend, was sleeping right here in Blueberry Academy!
With this thought, Cyrano waited excitedly for Aiden's arrival.
And soon, the small, inconspicuous black dot in the sky rapidly expanded. A student was the first to notice its existence.
"Look over there!"
"It looks like an airship!"
"Could it be that the school is having another summer camp activity?"
The students' attention was quickly drawn.
Of course, Drayton was no exception.
And the moment he saw that airship, he was stunned.
With just one glance, he understood why his grandfather had said on the phone, "it's too complicated to explain in one or two sentences."
Because that seemingly stalled airship wasn't running on mechanical power. Instead—it was being carried forward from below by a black and a white dragon.
And Drayton could also name those dragons in an instant—the Hero of Ideals, Zekrom!
The Hero of Truth, Reshiram!
The legendary black and white dragons, actually appearing before human eyes of their own accord?
And—why were they carrying the airship?
Drayton felt that something was a bit off.
Soon, the airship arrived not far above the Terrarium of Blueberry Academy.
Now, not only him, but even Nemona and the others could clearly see the bizarre scene in the sky.
"Is that—Teacher Azure?"
Lacey's attention wasn't on the two dragons, because she noticed that someone seemed to be standing on the deck at the bow, acting as a helmsman and directing the airship to adjust its course.
"What?! Teacher Aiden secretly got such a fun toy!"
Only Nemona's train of thought seemed to be a little different from everyone else's.
When he saw the black and white dragons being commanded by a human with his own eyes, even though Cyrano had already prepared himself mentally, he still found it a bit hard to believe.
How should I put it—
For so many years, the legend everyone in Unova had heard since childhood was that the black and white dragons were very mysterious, only appearing in eras that needed a "hero" and choosing the powerful trainers they acknowledged.
However, their entrance this time was a bit—special?
But, recalling that this wasn't the first time the Teacher Azure at the bow had commanded Legendary Pokémon, Cyrano soon relaxed.
He was the hero chosen by the white dragon, after all. It was normal for him to borrow the black dragon's power temporarily!
As the airship slowly descended, the figures of the two dragons were close at hand—Drayton suddenly felt a strange sense of bliss.
For Dragon Tamers like them, to see a truly powerful dragon with their own eyes was absolutely one of the ultimate goals in life!
And now, not only had this wish come true, but it had been fulfilled twice in one go?
No, maybe even three times—
Looking at the third dragon, slumbering on the deck, Drayton was already feeling a bit numb.
Because even he didn't recognize this giant dragon, which had never appeared before. He could only sense its terrifying strength from the faint pressure it emitted.
At least it was no weaker than either the black or white dragon.
But then, looking at the obvious lump on its head and its unrecovered wounds—
It was clear it had been knocked out.
As for who the culprit was, it was already very obvious.
The only one who could possess this kind of power was probably Teacher Azure.
"Hey, I brought the stuff!"
After the airship landed, Aiden quickly jumped down from the deck, his nimble movements like those of a seasoned sailor.
He quickly waved his hand and shouted to Principal Cyrano in the distance.
In the eyes of the "Dragon Tamer" Drayton, his image at this moment had simply broken through the heavens, even surpassing the two kings who founded Unova a thousand years ago.
"Legendary Man" was probably no longer enough to describe Teacher Azure—
He was simply Superman!
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