That night, Naoki began packing his bags.
He planned to depart early the next morning, not by airplane, but by riding Koraidon through the Reverse World to Lacunosa Town, which would be much faster.
The journey was expected to take about a day. To prepare for any unexpected delays, Naoki packed thermal gear, warm als, and a few other essentials.
That afternoon, he pulled out his Rotom Phone and looked up information about Lacunosa Town and the Giant Chasm online.
He discovered that the Giant Mountain Range surrounding the Giant Chasm was massive, comparable in size to Mt. Silver in the Kanto region.
He figured they wouldn't be returning to town for lunch, so they'd just eat in the wild.
With Koraidon and wtwo accompanying him, Naoki wasn't worried about safety in the slightest.
Even though Kyurem was known as the "strongest dragon," he believed that with Koraidon and wtwo, they wouldn't be in any real danger.
And if this Kyurem was like the one from the movies, Naoki believed that with enough sincerity, it would accept a formal battle challenge from Sylveon.
Besides food and a few recovery items, he didn't need to bring much else, they would be back by afternoon anyway.
After tucking everything neatly into his space backpack, Naoki turned to Sylveon, who stood beside him brimming with excitent.
"All packed! We can head out first thing tomorrow morning."
"Boo-ee~!" Sylveon nodded eagerly, eyes gleaming with determination.
Just then, Iono stepped out from the nursery room after putting Elara to bed. She looked at the scene in front of her and blinked in surprise.
"Huh? Don't you have classes tomorrow at Blueberry Academy?"
"Nope." Naoki chuckled, glancing over at Sylveon. "I'm taking Sylveon to Unova."
"Oh?" Iono tilted her head with interest. "Is this about defeating a legendary dragon to beco a hero?"
She had heard Naoki ntion Sylveon's dream before.
Naoki nodded. "Yeah. The ti has co."
After consuming the rare seeds, Sylveon's strength had soared past the Elite-tier benchmark.
And after intense special training with both Articuno and Koraidon, Sylveon had beco the strongest among all the Eeveelutions at the ranch.
It was finally ti to face Kyurem.
Hearing all this, Iono was full of support. With her signature cheerful energy, she cheered Sylveon on:
"Go, Sylveon! You've got this!"
"Boo-ee~!"
The other Pokémon gathered around, sensing the excitent in the air, and also joined in to send their encouragent.
The next morning, carrying the hopes and blessings of everyone at the ranch, Sylveon and Naoki set off for the Unova region.
The distance from Paldea to Unova wasn't too far. With Koraidon's unmatched speed, they left the ranch at 7:30 AM and arrived in Lacunosa Town before 9 o'clock.
Thanks to modern map apps, even if you'd never visited before, you were never lost.
Naoki and Koraidon stood at the edge of town, looking over local information on Naoki's Rotom Phone.
"Lacunosa, nad after the kago lattice pattern used in traditional basket-weaving, also symbolizes the protective triangle used in ancient warding rituals."
Below that, there were notes about local customs and folklore:
"Long ago, a teorite is said to have crashed near this town, bringing with it a terrifying beast. It was a creature born of freezing winds, appearing only at night, snatching away both people and Pokémon to devour them.
In fear, the townsfolk built a great wall around Lacunosa and passed down rules to never venture outside at night. Though many modern residents no longer believe the legend, the tradition remains strong."
Even recent visitors remarked that Lacunosa had a uniquely quiet way of life. People were active by day, but once night fell, every household locked its doors.
Even the local police rarely patrolled after sundown.
"Is it because of Kyurem?" Naoki raised an eyebrow.
He put his phone away and stared at the quiet town ahead. If Kyurem ever found out people built their entire nightly routine around it, that dragon would probably be left speechless.
Since he was short on ti, Naoki didn't linger long in Lacunosa Town.
After taking in the real-world feel of the place, he climbed onto Koraidon and resud his journey, heading north and deeper into the Giant Mountain Range.
Gradually, the town and nearby wilds faded into the distance, and the landscape below began to transform. The forest plains gave way to jagged peaks and endless stretches of rugged mountain terrain.
"wtwo."
Naoki called calmly. In response, wtwo materialized beside him in a shimr of psychic light.
"This is the area," Naoki explained. "Try using your power to scan for it. It's a Dragon- and Ice-type Pokémon, so its presence should carry both draconic and freezing energy."
wtwo nodded wordlessly. It floated into the air, rising slightly to overlook the sprawling range of peaks and valleys.
A faint blue glow lit up its eyes. In the next mont, an imnse wave of psychic energy erupted from its body, spreading outward like a giant invisible net blanketing the region.
With eyes closed, wtwo focused. Its mind moved rapidly along every thread of that vast ntal web.
Trees, flowers, stone ridges, ravines, snowy cliffs... every detail of the terrain erged in its consciousness. Even the smallest wild Pokémon hidden beneath thick brush or sleeping in caves couldn't escape its awareness.
Still, after a long silence, wtwo finally opened its eyes and shook its head slightly.
"No sign yet."
Naoki furrowed his brows, but before he could speak, wtwo was already transforming.
A white light enveloped its body as it ga Evolved into wtwo Y—its sleeker, more psychic-focused form.
Though smaller in stature, ga wtwo Y radiated unimaginable power. Its telekinetic strength was so refined that even a skyscraper could be crushed with minimal effort.
Its psychic reach now extended far wider.
wtwo Y closed its eyes again. This ti, the landscape sharpened even further in its mind.
More mountains. More wilderness. More distant, hidden places.
Naoki didn't rush him. He simply sat atop Koraidon, quietly waiting.
Minutes ticked by.
Then, wtwo's eyes opened.
Without a word, it turned its gaze toward the distant north, piercing and resolute.
Naoki already knew what that ant.
"You found it," he said.
wtwo nodded. "Confird."
"Let's go."
That short phrase was enough.
wtwo surged ahead, soaring above the peaks like a guided arrow.
Naoki leaned forward. "Alright, Koraidon."
"Gaaah!" Koraidon roared excitedly and charged forward, leaping from cliff to cliff as it raced through the mountains with incredible speed.
As they closed the distance, the entrance to a shadowy cave gradually ca into view.
It looked like the remains of an old mining tunnel, half-forgotten and carved directly into the mountain. Rusted tracks erged from the cave, winding across the rocks before abruptly stopping at the edge of a sheer cliff. The rails had been torn away, ending in a twisted ss above a bottomless drop.
Across the cliff stood a row of crumbling mine shafts, abandoned long ago.
"This is the place," wtwo confird.
"Looks like Kyurem picked quite the spot for itself," Naoki murmured, a smile tugging at his lips.
He turned and offered wtwo a grateful nod. "Thanks for your help, wtwo."
"You're welco," wtwo replied, its voice calm as ever.
"Let's move."
At Naoki's signal, Koraidon spread its wings and glided across the chasm, landing smoothly at the entrance of the mine on the opposite side.
Naoki dismounted, landing softly on the gravel just outside the cave. He paused for a mont, peering into the yawning darkness ahead. A faint, creeping chill drifted from within the cave's depths.
There was no mistaking it, Kyurem was here.
Even though they had reached their destination, Naoki didn't imdiately summon Sylveon. Suddenly barging in for a battle would seem rude, especially to a legendary Pokémon like Kyurem. Such an approach could easily provoke hostility.
Instead, Naoki decided on a different path.
He would go in first and speak to Kyurem, explain the situation and ask for a favor. If it agreed, he'd offer sothing in return. Perhaps a few bottles of Life Goat Milk, sothing even legendary Pokémon had co to enjoy at the ranch.
Decision made, Naoki stepped inside the cave. He descended cautiously along the old, rusted steel stairs that spiraled deep into the earth.
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