After arranging the training tasks for the Pokémon, everyone went to train on their own.
Only Togekiss was left, looking at Natsuhiko with eyes full of gratitude.
"Chako ee?"
'Can I take a break?'
Natsuhiko really wanted to say, "What are you thinking?"
Each Pokémon has a different personality. With Beedrill, Alakazam, and Aegislash, Natsuhiko never worries about their training attitude.
Although Togekiss will meticulously complete any task assigned to it,
If you don't assign it anything, it'll have fun on its own.
It's like a child who only moves when pushed by parents.
But you can't deny that Togekiss is just like its trait "Celestial Grace."
Even if it doesn't try its hardest to train, it doesn't fall behind in strength.
In fact, many benefits often come its way.
Isn't that frustrating?
Like this time.
Natsuhiko patted Togekiss's head, "Come with me."
They walked to the corner.
Took out the tree branch bought at the Hearthome City black market auction last night.
Seeing the branch, Togekiss's eyes instantly lit up.
"Chako ee!"
Togekiss's reaction didn't surprise Natsuhiko.
The bigger its reaction, the higher the value of this item.
He brought it in front of Togekiss.
"Try injecting your Fairy Energy into it," Natsuhiko said.
"Chako ee!"
Togekiss nodded enthusiastically.
Then it began channeling its Fairy Energy.
A misty pink aura spread from its body, enveloping it, hazy and somewhat cute.
As Togekiss channeled its Fairy Energy, the withered branch began to emit tiny specks of glimmering light.
Gradually, it lost its yellow, withered appearance.
Transforming from within.
Natsuhiko and Togekiss both watched the branch intently.
It shed its yellow outer layer like shedding skin, revealing a crystal-like glowing core.
With Togekiss's continuous infusion of Fairy Energy.
The color inside the branch also began to change.
Turning red, then blue, then orange, so vibrant.
This transformation attracted the Pokémon who were preparing to start their training.
Togekiss's Fairy Energy and the branch reflected each other, like two radiant balls of light.
"It really is Xerneas's horn..." Natsuhiko mumbled.
The auction house couldn't activate it correctly because Fairy Energy is scarce in this world now.
But Togekiss could.
Then.
They saw this piece of Xerneas's horn seemingly stirred, slowly levitating, hovering in front of Togekiss.
Under the expectant and eager gaze of its two eyes.
The horn lingered above Togekiss's head for a while.
Then, as if finding its place.
In the blink of an eye, it merged into the tuft of ivory feathers on Togekiss's head.
Causing the originally ivory feathers to emit a faint pink glow.
Matching perfectly with the blue and red feathers on either side.
"Chako ee?" Togekiss touched its head with its wings.
What's happening?
As it touched the feathers, a small glowing horn was nestled among them.
This occurrence was somewhat unexpected.
"Buyi!!"
Nearby, Eevee looked utterly shocked.
'I told you! If the boss's hair turns into five tufts, there'll be fivefold attacks! See, now there are four tufts!'
Eevee recalled what it had said when styling Togekiss's hair not long ago.
Latios suddenly realized.
It's true!
Togekiss: "..."
"Togekiss, how does it feel?"
Natsuhiko was more concerned about Togekiss's changes.
Although it should be a good thing, you never know what unexpected events might occur.
Togekiss touched its head, looking hesitant.
Gradually its eyes brightened.
As it channeled the Fairy Energy, the horn hidden in its feathers also began to change color, emitting a denser glow, harmonizing with its Fairy Energy.
Like a full moon, illuminating its head.
...
...
Kalos Region.
"Ooh~~"
An ethereal voice like Dream Talk echoed in the forest.
With its appearance, withered trees, branches, and shrubs inside the forest started sprouting new buds.
Colorful flowers bloomed at a visibly rapid pace.
Before long.
The previously desolate and decaying forest became vibrant and full of life.