To Natsuhiko, the sound of Rayquaza was so real.
Then he saw.
Rayquaza's tail swung, its massive body moving agilely in the ozone layer.
However, before Natsuhiko could say anything, he saw Rayquaza open its bloody mouth and charge at him with a tail swipe.
"Wait! Brother Fei..."
But Rayquaza showed no signs of stopping.
Under Natsuhiko's horrified gaze, the massive and ferocious mouth drew closer.
He could even clearly see the sharp, pointed Dragon Fangs inside Rayquaza's mouth.
Boom!!
The mouth closed.
Meanwhile, inside the tree hole in "Meteor Village," under the watchful eyes of the Meteor People, Natsuhiko and Latios were enveloped by a pure green energy released from the Grass Green Treasure Pearl.
Then, a wave and distortion appeared in the space.
A familiar sensation surrounded Natsuhiko.
At the same time, while everyone was unable to see clearly, a shadow suddenly merged into the energy.
Ding ding ding —
The Grass Green Treasure Pearl returned to its original form.
Falling from the air to the ground, it collided and rolled, emitting a crisp sound.
But there was no sign of Natsuhiko and Latios.
Witnessing this scene.
Genji and the Meteor People were quite surprised.
Where were they?
After a long time, Genji finally broke the silence.
"What is this....?"
Dracoflame and Granny Long exchanged a glance.
In the end, it was Granny Long who spoke to explain.
Taking a deep breath, she slowly said, "Legend has it that the Dragon God will test and choose by transporting people to some unknown space, where if they pass the test, they can return."
Genji furrowed his brows.
"What if they don't pass?"
Dracoflame and Granny Long remained silent.
"Why didn't you say this earlier?" Genji was somewhat angry.
Though he had a deep relationship with the Meteor People.
He was also part of the alliance's Elite Four.
He had high hopes for the younger generation of the alliance, which was currently lacking fresh talent.
In his view, Natsuhiko was a promising candidate, but if this incident...
Dracoflame said helplessly:
"Although such records exist in ancient texts, it happens only when the Dragon God appears in person. This situation of being taken away by the Treasure Pearl, we have never heard of it before."
Genji thought of Teacher Natsuhiko Agatha's temperament, and couldn't help pressing his temples.
"Hopefully... Natsuhiko can come back safely."
...
...
Meanwhile, as for Natsuhiko.
He simply "saw" himself being swallowed by Rayquaza.
Then felt a wave of familiar spatial distortion.
When he opened his eyes again, he found himself on a vast grassland.
A gentle breeze passed, bending the grass and blowing away the tips of his hair, bringing a slight chill.
This experience, Natsuhiko admitted, was not unfamiliar to him.
He had been to Regigigas's Alternate Space, as well as Groudon's Alternate Space.
Slowly exhaling.
There was a hint of helplessness on his face.
"So, this time I've entered Rayquaza's Alternate Space, huh?"
However, being "eaten" into an Alternate Space by Rayquaza was a first-time encounter.
"Oss?"
Latios was quite curious about the surroundings.
Looking around excitedly, its head turning this way and that.
"Oss!"
Suddenly.
Latios tugged at Natsuhiko's sleeve, pointing to the sky.
When Natsuhiko looked up, he saw a mighty green dragon streaking across the sky.
It was Rayquaza!
As it flew over Natsuhiko's head, its golden gaze seemed to sweep over him.
Then, the Dragon Tail swung, moving swiftly, shooting into the distance.
Through the misty clouds, between tall mountains that towered across the sky.
"Is it directing us to go there?"
Latios also glanced in the direction Rayquaza was flying.
Upon seeing the towering Celestial Pillar, it suddenly fell into a trance.
"What's the matter?"
Natsuhiko noticed the change in Latios's expression.
"O... Oss." Latios snapped back, shaking its head.
It didn't know why.
It just felt.
It should go take a look there.
After sharing this almost instinctive thought with Natsuhiko.
Natsuhiko lowered his eyes, holding his hat to prevent it from being blown away by the wind.
"Perhaps... Rayquaza didn't do this for me, but for Latios?"
He had always been curious about the origins of Latios.
Logically, Pokémon like Latios shouldn't have Pokémon Eggs, even though they do have gender distinctions.
But Latios and Latias, aren't they brother and sister...
Then the question arises, if there are no eggs, how did Latios and Latias come into existence?
And there are more than one.
Possibly.
This is why Rayquaza called him.
Gently stroking Latios's head, he smiled, "Then let's go take a look."
"Oss!"
Latios nodded vigorously.
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PS: Brother Fei, picture incoming!