Letting Pidgeot show off its Mega Evolution so his two friends could witness it firsthand—
On the surface, it didn't seem like a big deal.
But…
"Mega Evolution isn't something you can achieve just by having the correct Mega Stone and reaching the required evolutionary stage," Ash explained, his tone slightly hesitant.
"To trigger Mega Evolution, the bond between the trainer and the Pokémon must also be incredibly deep."
"So… I'm not sure whether Pidgeot and I have reached that level yet."
"Well, if you don't know—why not just try?" Green said with a playful grin.
"Yeah, exactly," Gary nodded eagerly. Clearly, he was just as curious to see what Pidgeot's Mega Evolution would look like.
"…Alright."
Ash hesitated for a moment, then lifted his gaze toward the sky.
"Pidgeot—what do you think? Want to give it a try?"
Rather than deciding on his own, Ash chose to ask for Pidgeot's opinion.
"Pidgeot—!"
From above came a clear, resonant cry.
"Alright then," Ash said with a faint smile. "Let's give it a shot. But if it doesn't work, don't get discouraged."
"Pidgeot—!"
(Don't worry. If it fails, we'll just try again next time.)
After spending so much time with Ash, Pidgeot's mindset had grown just as steady and clear as his trainer's.
"Okay… let's do this."
"We'll head to the wasteland outside town—no one goes there. Whether we succeed or fail, it won't attract attention."
—
The three of them followed the dirt road out of town and arrived at a vast, desolate grassland beyond the river.
After confirming that no one else was around—
Ash and Pidgeot exchanged a glance.
Green and Gary stepped back with their Pokémon, leaving a wide open space.
At that moment—
Everyone present, from Green and Gary to Pikachu, Greninja, Fearow, and the others, watched with bated breath.
Their eyes were filled with anticipation.
—
"Haah…"
Ash took a deep breath.
Even he felt nervous.
He wasn't entirely confident about this attempt.
But just as Green had said—
The only way to know… was to try.
Pidgeot had already reached its final evolution stage.
The Mega Stone was in hand.
Under normal circumstances, most trainers would have attempted this long ago.
The fact that Ash had restrained his curiosity until now—
That alone was rare.
—
"Pidgeot… are you ready?"
"Pidgeot—!"
"Then… let's begin."
Ash rolled up his sleeve, revealing the Green Pearl Bracer on his wrist.
Crossing his arms before his chest, he extended his fingers and pressed them firmly against the Key Stone embedded in the bracer.
"Pidgeot—respond to my bond!"
"Surpass evolution itself—"
"Mega Evolution!!"
—
Whoosh!!
Whoosh!!
As Ash's voice rang out, both the Mega Stone embedded in Pidgeot's Divine Catalyst Ring and the Key Stone on Ash's wrist began to shine brilliantly.
Golden streams of energy surged out from both artifacts—
Stretching outward like tendrils.
They intertwined midair.
Merged.
And then—
Something changed.
The golden light transformed into a dazzling, radiant white.
In the next instant—
Those streams of white energy wrapped tightly around Pidgeot, forming a cocoon of light.
—
"This…!"
"Did it work?!" Green and Gary exclaimed, their faces lighting up with excitement.
Because they recognized this phenomenon immediately—
The Light of Evolution.
—
Inside the glowing cocoon—
Pidgeot's form began to change rapidly.
The process was brief.
Only a few seconds passed—
Before the cocoon shattered silently into countless sparkling motes, drifting away like fireflies.
And then—
From within the fading light—
Pidgeot emerged.
Reborn.
—
"Skreee!!"
Feeling the overwhelming surge of power within its body—far greater than before—Mega Pidgeot lifted its head and let out a piercing cry that echoed across the sky.
The sound alone carried such pressure that Ash's ears rang.
All around the wasteland—
Wild Pokémon like Rattata, Weedle, Bellsprout, Ekans, and others were startled into fleeing in panic.
A predator.
A ruler of the skies.
—
But Ash and the others paid them no mind.
Their attention was completely captured—
By Mega Pidgeot's breathtaking new form.
—
Compared to before, Mega Pidgeot was significantly larger.
Its wings were broader and longer.
Its height had increased from roughly 1.5 meters to around 2.2 meters.
And its wingspan…
A staggering 4.5 to 5 meters.
—
Previously, Pidgeot had only been large enough to carry someone in a seated position.
Now?
It was practically a flying platform—
Large enough to lie down on.
—
Its appearance had changed dramatically as well.
Its once cream-colored feathers had turned pure white.
The tips of its wings and tail were now tinted a striking blue.
Its crest had become far more magnificent—
From the golden plumage, three long crimson feathers extended, with the central one even longer than its body.
As it soared, it exuded an overwhelming sense of majesty.
—
Brilliant plumage.
Piercing gaze.
Immense wings.
Everything about Mega Pidgeot radiated dominance—
The unquestionable king of the skies.
—
"System—analyze Mega Pidgeot's data," Ash commanded while observing it.
—
[Pokémon: Pidgeot]
Level: LV.49
Type: Normal / Flying
Nature: Lonely, Battle-hungry
Abilities: Keen Eye, Well-Built Chest, No Guard
Stats:
HP: 100
Attack: 96
Defense: 90 (+5)
Special Attack: 84 (+65)
Special Defense: 84 (+10)
Speed: 122 (+20)
Total: 576 (+100)
Potential: Blue (Perfect) +7.4%
Moves (Copyable):
Mastered (1/5000):
Agility, Quick Attack, Double Team, Hurricane, Wing Attack, Air Slash, Razor Wind, Mimic, Roost, Whirlwind
Proficient (1/1000):
Tackle, Sand Attack
Skilled (1/500):
Hurricane, Hyper Beam
Novice (1/100):
Tailwind, Aerial Ace, Twister, Feather Dance
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