Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

"Mega Evolution!"

Its sharp, angular horns folded backward, its four powerful legs tucked under its belly, and only its pair of blood-red wings were wider, as if it were giving its all to meet the other's expectations.

"A selfless charge."

With its flying skin, the dragon could manipulate airflow more smoothly. With a flap of its blood wings, the dragon transformed into a cluster of dark red light.

It was like a drifting cloud, shaped like a sharp sword, striking first after the enemy, and falling from the top with countless stars in its wake, even more powerful than the gods of the heavens.

Such a feat is no less impressive than the finishing touch in painting a dragon.

"Varied?"

It was Rayquaza's startled roar.

Its proud techniques and moves were actually seen through, practiced, and even mastered by that tiny human girl.

Seeing the massive dragon crashing down, Deoxys, though he wished to erect a barrier or change his form, had no way to do so.

Unable to maneuver or dodge any longer, only the arc of light faded away, and the outcome was already decided.

The crimson light swept across its body, shattering the enormous meteorite behind it into countless fragments.

boom!

The dust settled, and peace returned.

Covered in a mess, with the crystal on its chest dimmed, the extraterrestrial elf clutched its chest, barely managing to stay conscious.

"Let's not get rid of it here for now."

To stop the dragon from launching another attack and growing murderous intent, Nan Yin opened her mind and shared her thoughts with it.

“Deochis, we know why you’ve come: for revenge, and to find your comrades.”

With a frozen expression, the orange monster's body returned to its original state and nodded blankly at the girl.

Deoxys are not unique; they are born from the catalysis of viruses and evolve at the edge of the universe.

Back then, Deoxys, who arrived first, was injured by Rayquaza and then controlled by Giovanni, and his whereabouts are now unknown.

The one before us is the second individual, who is searching for their companions and a suitable, habitable planet for each other.

Although this information is unknown to most, Nan Yin, as a butterfly from another world, already knew the future developments of the world. With the existing documents to supplement this, it is not difficult to deduce the truth logically.

[Please abandon the meteorite and go find that person yourself. We will not stop you, but if your revenge fails, you must strive to survive.]

[The Earth may not be suitable for your survival, but I believe that after the hardships, you will always find a home that suits you.]

Just like Mewtwo's comeback, just like Genesect...

Although his words were hasty, his sincerity was undisguised. Despite the physical strain, the girl before him clearly understood his purpose.

Its gaze swept over the dragon high in the sky, and it also saw the sincerity on Nan Yin's face. It nodded slightly.

Then, carrying its broken body, Deoxys crossed the satellite and headed towards Earth.

Regardless of their identities, humans and elves are actually not that different.

Even though the living environment and society are different, the desire to find peace of mind in seclusion will not change.

The universe fell silent once more.

The wrecked meteorites, drawn together by the force of the great battle, fell toward Earth.

"I wonder how Hoenn is doing now."

It was a muttering from someone utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally.

"They must be cheering for us, for Hoenn."

Korne held her friend's hand tightly and whispered words of comfort in her ear.

Hoenn, Green Ridge City.

Many staff members were deeply shocked and speechless for a moment.

Daigo and Michael exchanged a smile, their worries gone.

Commanding his own spirit, he almost single-handedly shattered the meteorite, averting the crisis.

That girl successfully protected Hoenn and the Earth.

The suppression was gone, cheers resounded, and all those in the know were swept up in waves of joy. But this distant laughter had nothing to do with Nanyin.

At this moment, she and her friends are on a rocket returning home, and together with the shattered meteorite, they slowly fall like shooting stars in the eyes of countless households.

"It's truly a spectacle."

Whether it's a meteor, a god of the heavens, or Deoxys...

None of them could match the powerful impact of the scene before my eyes.

The blazing sun dipped below the horizon, its rays spreading like water, golden spots merging with the azure blue.

"so beautiful."

Her pink lips parted slightly, a sigh from a friend.

"Hmm." No longer gazing into the distance, Nan Yin turned her face to the side, focusing her gaze solely on the other person's eyes and brows.

Broken meteorites surrounded them, tearing through the atmosphere and burning fiercely, like one dazzling and beautiful shooting star after another.

Arcs of light rained down from the sky, and fireworks rose into the air.

First there was one bunch, then more.

Countless meteors transformed into raindrops, streaking across the night sky until they vanished, a magnificent and glorious spectacle.

It was a meteor shower that was incredibly romantic and dazzling.

"All is well, the sun will still rise tomorrow, and our lives must go on."

Chapter 276 Making a Wish

[Green Ridge City Radio reminds you that a once-in-a-millennium large meteor shower will occur tonight.]

While enjoying the meteor shower, the public is urged to prioritize personal safety.

A gentle breeze blows, carrying the night's darkness and a touch of warmth.

Strolling to the high slope outside the town, Nanyin and her lover looked up together at the vast and boundless sky.

By this time, they had disembarked from the rocket on their return journey and were enjoying a romantic summer night together in this seaside town.

The lights gradually faded, and the slumbering city breathed slowly behind them. The inky hills stood firm against the night as the two climbed the steps to the summit.

With her legs wrapped tightly together, the girl sat on the lawn, letting the cool breeze sway her golden hair and the dark green grass.

"Buy~"

Lying prone on Nanyin's chest, the pink and white little beast lazily yawned.

"Luca".

Standing silently to the side, Lucario, as always, quietly watched over the girl who appeared energetic on the outside but was extremely sensitive on the inside.

Korni lightly touched Eevee's forehead with her fingertips, feeling the warmth of her palm, and lowered her eyes slightly.

After spending more than a year together, this usually proud child has become somewhat less resistant to my touch.

"...Time flies so fast."

"I still remember the promise we made to travel together that day, also in this early summer. In the blink of an eye, a year has passed."

It's a sigh, a lament, and also an implicit happiness.

"how,"

"Isn't it good to have someone by my side?"

Sitting upright on the cool, watery bluestone, Nan Yin carefully picked away the dirt stains on the Scorpion King's wing membrane.

"You're asking a question you already know the answer to..."

It was a slightly dissatisfied grumbling.

Ignoring her friend's deliberate remarks, the girl simply took off her roller skates and comfortably leaned against the person in front of her.

"If I really had to describe it, it would be luck and gratitude, and..."

She softened her voice and spoke in a seemingly casual whisper, just to feign an air of nonchalance.

"like."

However, these simple whispers could not conceal the true feelings they revealed; not even a little bit.

She carefully moved closer, tentatively burying her face in the other person's shoulder.

After a slight pause, when their breaths touched and they were enveloped in warmth, Korni made a barely audible sound.

Forgive me for being at a loss for words...

"I like... your confidence when you fight alongside Pokémon, your gentleness when you groom them, your calm and collected exterior masking a heart that is gentler than anyone else's, and your unwavering determination when you spontaneously protect others."

The more the girl spoke, the more her voice trembled and wavered.

Her friend's heroic figure was too awe-inspiring and too dazzling, so perfect that she was ashamed to approach him. Even Korni could not convince herself that it didn't matter if she couldn't catch up with her friend.

Would she really stop and wait for a dull, clumsy, mediocre fighting girl?

"Will do."

Whether by chance or by mutual understanding, Nan Yin turned around at that very moment and, facing Ke Erni's lowered head, began to speak, word by word.

Comparison is inherently unfair; no one needs to forever chase after another's shadow. Your mediocrity and clumsiness, in my eyes, are countless small moments worth recording: the focus when you throw a punch like rain, the stubbornness when you grit your teeth and stand up...

Her voice wasn't loud, yet it stirred ripples in the former's heart. Without looking away, her dazzling purple eyes clearly reflected her friend's somewhat dazed face.

Yes, Nan Yin is just a young woman in the prime of her life, but she has more life experience and a more insightful composure than others. Once, she was all alone and didn't know what happiness was, but now, accompanying Korini, accompanying Eevee, and accompanying several children with different personalities, whether well-behaved or troublesome, even she herself can't help but feel fulfilled and satisfied.

She didn't know how others described happiness, but Nan Yin was willing to consider it her own happiness.

Yes, she also enjoys her current life, peaceful and serene, with occasional minor setbacks that create ripples.

“But…” came the girl’s muffled whisper, “I can’t always depend on you, always greedily enjoy your care, and do nothing in return.”

As the words faded, just then, the undying shooting star streaked across the night sky, trailing a brilliant tail of light, and once again plummeted toward the distant horizon.

Without continuing, Nan Yin simply turned slightly to the side, put her arm around Ke Erni's shoulder, and let her see the vast and wondrous sight clearly as well.

"The scenery is different from different angles. There's never a need to chase, Korni, and I've never intended to walk alone. Side by side, or if you occasionally want to run ahead of me, it's all fine. What matters isn't who's faster or slower, but—"

No longer passive, in this relationship, it is always she who hesitates, and now that she knows her own desires, the girl will no longer silently endure them and remain indifferent.

She was the one who took the initiative between the two.

So, taking her friend's slightly cool hand, she parted her lips slightly:

“We are always in each other’s sight, in the land surrounded by children, by a campfire, under the shade of a tree, where we can see each other with just a little turn of our heads.”

"Make a wish, Korni, towards a shooting star."

Memories seemed to rewind to that snowy night, to the Seven Nights' Wishing Star, where Jirachi, sensing their feelings, descended from beyond the world. At that time, the little creature asked each other if they wished for their wishes to be granted.

At that time, Korne hadn't thought it through yet, but now, she had a real wish.

She gripped Nan Yin's knuckles tightly with her other hand, applying slight pressure as if to leave this promise and warmth forever.

"Ok!"

All her unspoken words were condensed into a heavy nasal sound. She no longer dodged and leaned her head back against Nan Yin's shoulder.

Only the whispers remain.

"Let's go back, after all this journey is over."

The girl knew her lover was erudite and was also aware that she bore responsibilities she had never had.

“Return to Carlos, return to the City of Love, return to... that little house, whether in training or fighting, I will never leave it.”

"This is my wish for the meteor shower."

"The wish you make will come true."

Upon hearing this, Eevee in his arms gave a soft snort and reluctantly moved aside, allowing the blond-haired girl to lean against him.