Hearing Zinnia explain the cause and effect, Natsui breathed a long sigh of relief.
Fortunately.
It turned out that Team Aqua and Team Magma were just getting lucky by pure coincidence, showing up at the same time. Just like he had before, they ended up playing the part of opportunists trying to swoop in at the perfect moment.
This is indeed the best news.
Otherwise, he would really think there was a problem inside Devon Corporation!
No wonder Courtney didn't say anything just now.
It turns out she was too embarrassed to admit it was just pure luck!
At this time, the battle in the field reached a stalemate again.
The Pokémon of both sides on the front line were still fighting. Judging from the situation, Team Magma couldn't break through, and Natsui's Pokémon couldn't push them back for the time being.
And in the battle in front of Natsui, Zinnia also took out an Altaria again and joined the fight.
Actually, in terms of strength, Zinnia and Courtney are on par. Maybe Zinnia is slightly stronger, but not strong enough to crush her.
This is also why Zinnia's Salamence and Altaria could temporarily tie with the Pokémon of the Team Magma elites led by Courtney, despite being outnumbered.
On the other side of the battlefield, Team Aqua also didn't gain any advantage facing Deoxys.
They really underestimated this Pokémon too much. Although they had overestimated it as much as possible, they still underestimated its strength.
While the three Legendary Birds harassed Team Aqua, Deoxys could be described as unstoppable!
Even the Pokémon of Team Aqua's elite members couldn't last too long in front of it, only causing minor trouble. Only Shelly's Pokémon could pose a slight threat to Deoxys.
Fortunately, they had enough numbers. Just like ants biting a snake to death, as Deoxys's physical strength and psychic power were constantly consumed, they could eventually defeat and subdue this Mythical Pokémon at a huge cost.
Of course, this is all assuming the three Legendary Birds don't interfere.
But thinking about it, clearly Natsui had fallen into a passive position just now, yet he didn't recall the three Legendary Birds to save himself. It seems he didn't intend to give them this opportunity at all.
With me here, you still want to subdue Deoxys?
Keep dreaming!
The lake water spread more and more, and the accumulated water in some places even exceeded half a meter high.
Fighting was everywhere in the entire valley. Various Fire-type and Water-type moves, reflected in countless puddles, dyed this place half fiery red and half water blue.
However, amidst the melee, the sky suddenly changed color again.
A large mass of dark clouds appeared unknowingly.
Almost at the same time, whether it was Deoxys, or Raikou, Suicune, Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno, they all raised their heads at this moment, looking toward the sky.
Influenced by them, other Pokémon around also stopped and looked at the dark clouds.
This weather change has nothing to do with Natsui.
Noticing the strange phenomenon, he and Misty also focused their attention on the sky. Even Courtney and Zinnia on the side stopped and looked up at the same time.
Under everyone's gaze, a Pokémon broke through the dark clouds and descended from the sky.
This is a huge and elongated Pokémon. It has a green segmented body, with two long and flat horn-like structures on its head, and two smaller horns below them. Resembling a flying dragon, it has two limbs with three-clawed hands. There are red-edged, rudder-like fins on its shoulders and under its body, and similar fins on the tip of its tail. Yellow ring-shaped patterns surround its body.
Although most people hadn't seen it before, the moment this Pokémon appeared, a name emerged in everyone's heart — Rayquaza!
"It's Rayquaza!!" Misty shouted in surprise. "It really appeared!!"
Sensing something strange beside him, Natsui looked down and saw Zinnia trembling all over with excitement!
Although she had hopes for Rayquaza's appearance, obviously even she didn't expect Rayquaza to really appear like this!
This time, she also swore secretly in her heart that she would absolutely not miss the opportunity again!!
Compared with the mood of Natsui's group, the expressions on the faces of Team Aqua and Team Magma were much more complex.
To be honest, at the beginning, they were just searching for something near Mt. Chimney respectively, with no other purpose at all.
Even when the meteorite fell nearby, they didn't take it to heart. After all, their goals were only Groudon and Kyogre. What use was a mere meteorite?
It wasn't until they heard the news that a powerful Pokémon appeared next to the meteorite that they hurriedly gathered their forces, preparing to take this Pokémon.
And when they arrived here and saw Natsui fighting with that Pokémon from a distance, they were overjoyed.
This is great. Not only can they subdue that powerful Pokémon, but even this man can be eliminated in one fell swoop!
Although they were slightly surprised that their deadly rivals appeared at the same time, because they knew enough about each other, they didn't take each other to heart, but focused on their respective goals instead.
Originally up to here, everything developed very normally. Although there were some twists and turns in the process, at least they were moving toward success.
Until the appearance of this Rayquaza, their mood also sank to the bottom.
Dealing with one Deoxys had already exhausted all their strength. If another one comes, how can they bear it!
Although they had no idea of subduing Rayquaza, with such a Legendary Pokémon over their heads, everyone was terrified.
Even the aftermath of their battle was something they couldn't bear!
After breaking through the dark clouds, Rayquaza didn't stay but rushed straight at Deoxys. This also made Shelly's face change greatly, and a bad feeling arose in her heart.
Just as Zinnia said, Rayquaza is a Pokémon with extreme vengefulness and territorial awareness. After leaving injured from the battle with Deoxys last time, obviously, it came back to settle the score this time!
And seeing Rayquaza, Deoxys also didn't hesitate. It abandoned those Team Aqua Pokémon around it, flew into the sky, and went to meet Rayquaza.
A figure flashed beside him. Zinnia ran fiercely toward the ground below Rayquaza like a cheetah.
With her movement, Salamence and Altaria also abandoned Team Magma and followed as well.
"Gardevoir!"
Seeing this, Natsui shouted hurriedly. Gardevoir, who was fighting Team Magma in the distance, immediately used Teleport to appear beside Natsui.
Ignoring what Zinnia was doing, Natsui quickly issued a retreat order to his three Legendary Birds through telepathy.
Deoxys and Rayquaza won't let it go until they fight to the death or both suffer heavy losses. He can't be implicated. It's better to save stamina and sit back to watch the fight and reap the benefits later.
And just right, Zinnia just left. The three Legendary Birds can also come back to replace her and protect the safety of himself and Misty.
In the air, Deoxys and Rayquaza had already engaged.
These two Pokémon seemed to only have each other in their eyes, regarding each other as opponents of equal status.
They chased each other, attacking and defending against each other, fighting from the sky to the mountain, then from the mountain to the ground, and then from the ground back to the sky, until the earth shook and the mountains trembled, affecting everything around them.
The mountain collapsed, trees were destroyed, big pits appeared one after another, and even the terrain was changed.
In such a battle, the three Legendary Birds flapped their wings and returned to Natsui's side.
And seeing these three Legendary Pokémon, Courtney didn't hesitate and retreated directly with her people.
Are you kidding me!
Last time fighting one Raikou ended up like that, let alone facing three Legendary Pokémon of the same level at the same time now with only three people!
However, although she retreated, Courtney didn't leave too far. Instead, she gathered the formation and pulled all Team Magma members out of the battle.
Natsui just glanced at her and stopped paying attention.
It seems she, like him, is planning to come in at the end to clean up the mess.
The ones who are really miserable are those people from Team Aqua.
The battle between Deoxys and Rayquaza happened right beside these people. Because they besieged Deoxys before, now even if Shelly wanted to retreat, she couldn't.
Deoxys fired an energy ball. This energy ball didn't hit Rayquaza but blew away several Team Aqua Pokémon instead.
Rayquaza's huge body rampaged. Deoxys turned to dodge, but implicated several Team Aqua members on the rock, making them fly high into the sky along with the stones under the impact!
They really suffered a lot.
Under the protection of the three Legendary Birds, seeing that they were safe, and seeing all their Pokémon had retreated, Misty finally had the mood to take out her Pokédex and aim it at Rayquaza.
The Pokédex quickly gave feedback.
Pokédex: "Beep. Rayquaza, the Sky High Pokémon. Dragon and Flying type. It is said that this Pokémon has lived in the ozone layer of the earth for hundreds of millions of years. Its flying posture at midnight is like a meteor. Because it inhabits the ozone layer high above the clouds, its appearance cannot be seen from the ground. It seems to feed on water and particles in the atmosphere, and also swallows meteorites as food."
Humans know much more about Rayquaza than Deoxys.
This is also thanks to the progress of technology. After all, every time a launch occurs, whether it is a satellite, spacecraft, or other things, Rayquaza's figure is occasionally seen flashing in the ozone layer. Seeing it often, people have a general understanding of this Pokémon through observation and guessing.
But it is limited to this.
Its abilities, where it comes from, how it was born, and how it reproduces are still mysteries to this day.
"Rayquaza..."
Putting away the Pokédex, Misty looked at Rayquaza with burning eyes.
She also knew that this should be a Pokémon of the same level as Ho-Oh, and also the one the Draconids have always guarded and worshipped.
And speaking of Draconids, she hurriedly looked for Zinnia's figure. With just a scan, she saw Zinnia, wearing a cloak, running all the way through the rocks and accumulated water toward another battlefield, overcoming all obstacles.
"What exactly is she going to do?"
"Do you even need to ask?" Watching this scene as well, Natsui said calmly, "Whether it's protection, heritage, or any other reason, actually, the Draconids always have only one purpose in their hearts, and that is..."
Although Natsui didn't finish, Misty had already guessed it.
Even if Deoxys is right in front of her, or Kyogre or Groudon, Zinnia doesn't care about these Pokémon. From beginning to end, she indeed has only one purpose, and that is — to subdue Rayquaza!!
Looking at the battlefield again, at this time, it can be clearly seen that Zinnia has run to the center of the battlefield. But even if explosions occur beside her, or other Pokémon block the way, nothing can stop Zinnia's determination to rush toward Rayquaza.
Firm belief makes her go forward indomitably. No matter what dangers and obstacles, nothing seems to stop her.
Only, can she really subdue Rayquaza by herself?
Attention returned to the sky above the battlefield. Under everyone's gaze, Rayquaza and Deoxys had reached the most intense point of fighting.
Under Rayquaza's powerful attacks, Deoxys's body had been destroyed many times, but under the recovery of Recover, it could always heal its injuries quickly.
Looking at Rayquaza again, actually, it was also having a hard time. Especially after Deoxys switched to Attack Forme, the damage was extremely high. Even as a Legendary Pokémon, every time it was hit on its body, it felt very painful.
But it can be seen that Rayquaza still occupies a certain advantage.
Bang!!
Another earth-shaking tremor. Under the clash of the two Pokémon, a small hill in the distance was directly razed to the ground.
Zinnia had arrived close at this time. She tried to talk to Rayquaza, holding a few shiny things in her hand, trying to attract its attention, but Rayquaza in battle was destined to ignore this tiny human.
Even her voice was completely drowned out by the explosions.
In desperation, Zinnia ordered Salamence and Altaria to initiate an attack on Rayquaza actively, but as soon as they entered the combat range of Rayquaza and Deoxys, they were knocked down by both Pokémon at the same time.
For this Draconid, it seems the current situation gives her no chance to intervene at all.
Seeing this, Natsui also shook his head.
It can only be said that Zinnia is too impatient.
In such a melee, wanting to subdue Rayquaza without clearing the surrounding people and Pokémon?
It's simply too naive!
Even to talk or subdue, at least change to a suitable place.
Stopping paying attention to her, Natsui focused his attention on the two Pokémon fighting in the air again.
In such a short and fierce battle, the condition of the two Pokémon dropped very quickly. In just a few minutes, Deoxys's physical strength was greatly consumed, and its speed and attack frequency visibly weakened.
It was finally tired.
After all, having fought for so long, and using super-fast regeneration unknown times, no matter how strong it is, it should be time to be exhausted.
Similarly, Rayquaza was also covered with scars of different sizes and began to gasp for breath.
Seeing this, almost everyone's eyes lit up.
Everyone knew that these two Pokémon had reached their limits. If they wanted to do something, now was the most appropriate time!
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