Kapu-Muu nodded slightly.
Natsuhiko gritted his teeth.
What should he do?
Should he really just give it back to Kapu-Muu?
However.
Before Natsuhiko could express himself.
Kapu-Muu moved, its body suddenly rose, and the bell accompanied by a terrifying momentum came crashing down at Natsuhiko.
This sudden action, not to mention Natsuhiko, even the Pokémon by his side couldn't react in time.
The only one who reacted...
"Baluya!"
Dragapult, who had been invisible, suddenly appeared, with Victini, who had also been invisible, riding on its back.
Seeing Kapu-Muu's sudden outburst for no apparent reason, they couldn't stand by and watch Natsuhiko be put in danger without knowing its intention.
Victini infused its power into Dragapult, further enhancing Dragapult's already formidable strength.
However.
Don't forget, Dragapult is a Dragon-type Pokémon, while Kapu-Muu is a Fairy-type.
Even with Victini's help, purely in terms of strength, ordinary Pokémon find it hard to contend with a Divine Beast.
Kapu-Muu's bell was enveloped in thick pink Fairy Energy, rendering Dragapult's attempt to block futile.
However.
With Dragapult and Victini's intervention, Natsuhiko also reacted, hurriedly reaching out to stop the rest of the Pokémon.
He raised his hand, placing the Black Crystal Stone in the center of his palm.
Allowing Kapu-Muu to touch it.
The next second
Crack!!
Accompanied by a crisp sound.
The Black Crystal Stone, which Natsuhiko couldn't bring himself to damage or influence, broke apart under Kapu-Muu's bell.
The crystal stone supported by Natsuhiko only exerted slight pressure on him.
It was clear Kapu-Muu had controlled itself quite well.
"Nimii~~"
Victini jumped off Dragapult's back, clutching tightly to Natsuhiko's clothes, watching Kapu-Muu cautiously.
Natsuhiko smiled and patted its head gently, whispering, "It's okay."
But he was a little puzzled.
What was Kapu-Muu doing?
When he withdrew his hand and saw the crystal stone that had turned to powder, emitting a strangely beautiful glow, he couldn't help but squint his eyes.
What was going on?
The next second.
The scattered crystal powder in his hand transformed into glittering specks, a thick black mist emerging from it, enveloping all the sparkling fragments.
At first glance.
It indeed looked like a glittering starry night sky.
Wait a minute!
Stars?
Natsuhiko's heart shook, he looked at the items in his hand, then glanced at Kapu-Muu across from him.
Could it be...
He saw.
As the black mist expanded and spread continuously, it stopped when it reached roughly half the size of a basketball.
And those sparkling pieces it enveloped in the black mist were brilliantly dazzling.
Gradually.
Some of the sparkle took on the appearance of two eyes and a mouth.
Natsuhiko gaped, murmuring somewhat stumblingly, "Little... Little Nebula, Cosmog?!"
No matter how vivid his imagination, he couldn't have guessed that the Black Crystal Stone Kapu-Muu had given him would transform into Cosmog!
Wasn't it said to be part of Necrozma's body?
How did it...
Kapu-Muu looked at Natsuhiko rather strangely.
Haven't you already guessed it?
Natsuhiko: "..."
Natsuhiko, understanding the meaning in Kapu-Muu's eyes, had his words stuck in his throat.
This misunderstanding...
Was it where it all started?
Looking at the Cosmog in his hand closing its eyes, its eyelids curving, looking as if it's in a deep sleep.
So... the Black Crystal Stone wasn't actually part of Necrozma but a deeply slumbering Cosmog?
As for why the Rocket Team concluded that it was part of Necrozma.
After all.
Cosmog's ultimate evolution forms, Sunrise Solgaleo and Full Moon Lunala, do have intricate ties with Necrozma, don't they?
In this sense, it doesn't seem incorrect at all.
In the original.
Ash Ketchum's Cosmog was a gift from the dreams sent by Solgaleo and Lunala, eventually entrusted by the Island God.
And in the special edition.
There's not just one Cosmog, Lillie and Guzma each have one.
In this world, Natsuhiko doesn't know how many Cosmogs exist, or if there could be multiple Solgaleos, but the one in his hand now...
"It hasn't fully awakened yet, and needs to sleep."
Kapu-Muu's voice echoed in Natsuhiko's mind for the first time.
The voice was indeed steady, giving a sense of reassurance.
Still needs to sleep?
Natsuhiko looked at the Cosmog smacking its lips, his mouth twitching.
Does this mean he's a nanny now?
Perhaps, he should let it transform back, forget about exploring any truth...
While Cosmog is asleep it's fine, but once awake, its mischievous nature could cause unknown trouble.
"How long will it need to sleep?"
Kapu-Muu looked up at the sky.
But Natsuhiko knew it was watching the Ultimate Aura, observing the Ultimate Cave.
"There's still quite some time."
Will it need to sleep until Master Ash starts his journey?
That seems it wouldn't have much of an impact on him.
If Cosmog evolves into Solgaleo one day, having the Golden Lion as a mount would be pretty cool, right?
Alright then.
Natsuhiko "reluctantly" placed Cosmog into his arms.
This little thing is small, and as a Nebula Pokémon, it can freely change its size, it's not heavy, so carrying it around is not troublesome.
Once it evolves into Cosmoem...
Natsuhiko certainly doesn't possess the terrifying strength to lift a ton with one hand.
He looked at Kapu-Muu once again.
The smile he gave made Kapu-Muu feel a bit uneasy.
"Kapu-Muu, I'm here to explore the Black Crystal Stone, but there's another request."
"Muu?"
"Please help train me and my Pokémon!"
One of Kapu-Muu's three great hobbies.
Sleeping, village-raiding, special training!
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PS: Tonight my best friend is having a joyful day, so the update might be a little bit late, but it will still be there~~