"I've found a trustworthy Trainer," this sentence left Ash stunned once again.
So soon? You just stepped out of the thoughts of destroying humanity, and now you've found a trustworthy Trainer?
"Hey, Mewtwo, you can't go back to Giovanni! Even though you were with Giovanni for a long time, he's definitely not someone you can trust. That guy is the leader of Team Rocket, he..."
"It's not Giovanni, it's you." Mewtwo's voice cut Ash's word flow abruptly.
This sentence left Ash utterly confused. How did Mewtwo suddenly decide he was the Trainer? They hadn't even spent twenty-four hours together, right? And this was already decided?
"Ash, you are a good person." Mewtwo first offered a compliment and then continued.
"Whether it was our first meeting or the times after, I could always feel your fiery heart towards Pokemon, and your kindness towards everything, but previously, I was blinded by anger, tossing all that I've observed aside."
"Although we haven't spent much time together, I can observe your character, your heart, from your every move. On New Island, everyone thought I was a danger, only you didn't."
"Of course! I think Lance and the others totally overreacted. You couldn't even beat me, so how dangerous could you be~" Ash said, laughing and resting his hands behind his head.
Mewtwo, Pikachu & Gardevoir: ...
Do you really have to say something so out of place at such a heartfelt moment?
Even if there's truth in what you say, saying "you couldn't even beat me, how dangerous could you be" at such a moment...it's a bit of a gut punch!
"Ahem, what are those expressions for! I'm just joking, what, not funny?"
Mewtwo shook its head.
"Alright, if it's not funny, it's not funny. Back to the main point... Mewtwo, you really want to stay by my side? Don't you want to see the outside world?"
"Staying by your side, I can still see the outer world, and... I feel that only by staying with you can I find the meaning of my existence."
"The meaning of existence? Haven't you already found it?" Ash curiously asked upon hearing Mewtwo mention wanting to find the meaning of existence again. It seemed like Mewtwo was no longer lost on New Island.
Mewtwo shook its head and said, "Back then, my mental state was not good. I said it was the meaning of existence, but it was actually just something I impulsively wanted to do, which is what you said, reversing the positions of humans and Pokemon."
"Then you should search for a new meaning." Ash decisively responded after hearing Mewtwo's words.
That sort of meaning of existence is worse than not having one, it's a bit unsettling!
"...Aren't you afraid that if you keep talking like this, I might just leave impulsively and continue what I was doing before?" Mewtwo's slightly speechless voice sounded; she was really defeated by Ash's blunt words.
"No, you wouldn't. You're not the same as before." Ash's face still wore a smile, but his voice became serious, filled with trust towards Mewtwo.
Mewtwo's heart warmed, and a slight, almost imperceptible smile appeared on its face, "You really trust me... Anyway, in the upcoming time, please take care of me. If one day I discover that you're not a Trainer I can trust, I will leave, so Ash... don't disappoint me."
"Hey, you can be rest assured a hundred times over on this. I'm a man on the way to becoming a Pokemon Master, and I'll ensure you achieve fame and success with me!" Ash said as he extended his fist towards Mewtwo.
Mewtwo furrowed its brow, slightly puzzled, not knowing what Ash wanted to do. Was he going to challenge her to another battle to capture her?
"A fist bump, a fist bump! It's a symbol of the bond between Pokemon and Trainer!"
Mewtwo didn't quite understand but extended its fist to bump against Ash's. At that moment, Mewtwo felt something within its body slowly ignite—a very strange feeling.
"Is this... a MEGA Evolution Stone?" Did the MEGA Evolution Stone begin to activate within her body? Why?
Wasn't a Key Stone and a strong enough bond with the Trainer needed?
Ash had a Key Stone, but as for the bond, was hers with Ash enough? They had just become Trainer and Pokemon; where was the bond?
But the MEGA Evolution Stone doesn't lie. She could feel the power within her being activated.
"Ash, I want to try MEGA Evolution."
"So suddenly? Alright, let's give it a try. I haven't yet figured out what would happen with two MEGA Evolution Stones inside me!"
...
In the afternoon, Ash returned home. Misty and Brock, who had been anxiously waiting at home, stood up quickly to greet him as he entered.
"How did it go, Ash? Where's Mewtwo?"
"You're alright, right? How did the conversation with Mewtwo go?"
Both of them rushed to inquire about Mewtwo's situation, knowing well that even though Ash had defeated Mewtwo once, Mewtwo's danger level was indisputable.
Mewtwo lost to Ash not because she was weak, but because Ash was too strong. This wasn't the empty New Island; this was Pallet Town, home to many residents. If Ash were to battle Mewtwo here, he would be greatly restrained.