"She, uh, is someone I met when I started my journey last year."
Damian recalls meeting Selene last year and can't help but chuckle softly.
"She's a Trainer too; she's currently journeying in Alola, and you two might meet someday."
Alola has already issued a notice; the Alola League has been established, with its headquarters located at Mount Lanakila.
However, the League building is still under construction; once it's completed, it'll probably be around year-end.
At that time, Selene should be able to challenge the Alola League, and she'll become Alola's first-generation Champion.
"Looks like you and your girlfriend are on good terms, Damian." Rosa pouts, feeling rather regretful inside.
Such a high-quality guy, and he already has someone taken.
"Ah, though the two of us are in special circumstances and don't meet often, our relationship is still quite stable."
Damian has his career, and Selene now has her own dream; both are very clear about that.
So even if they can't meet now, it won't affect their relationship.
"So good…" Rosa blinks; even with distance, her loyalty to her girlfriend remains unwavering…
Speaking of which…
Is this a long-distance relationship? I've heard it's hard for long-distance couples to turn into something real; if that's the case, it seems she isn't out of options either.
As long as you swing the hoe well, there's no corner you can't dig down.
Rosa thinks for a moment; although it's not great to intrude on someone else's relationship as a third party, such a talented boy is rare, so Rosa thinks there's no harm in at least trying a little.
Alright, I'll wait to discuss with Hilda tonight and hear her opinion.
Elesa, meanwhile, continues to quietly observe Caitlin's expression, noticing that this elegant young lady's face is still as calm as ever.
That's right, Elesa would love to see Caitlin lose her temper in front of Damian—that would be entertaining.
But Elesa will be disappointed; Caitlin's one nonnegotiable is preserving her image in Damian's eyes.
Besides, isn't she just a girlfriend after all?
So what? They aren't married yet.
In the end, Caitlin, who has stuck with Damian all along, is the one who will accompany him into marriage, not that unnamed woman.
Anyway, Caitlin believes she'll be the one walking beside Damian into the wedding hall!
The four of them chat idly as they head toward their destination.
They soon arrive at a valley where the wind roars loudly, almost all of it blowing out from a cave in the nearby mountain wall.
"Looks like this is it, the source of the wind is this place." Damian says.
"Ah—for this location, the wind source is…"
Rosa wrinkles her face, looks up at the tall cliff; the cliff is steep, climbing it isn't realistic.
Rosa hasn't learned Rock Climb systematically.
"Hydreigon!"
Rosa thinks for a moment and releases her Hydreigon.
A white light flashes and Hydreigon hovers in front of Rosa.
"Go call out that Pokémon!" Rosa orders.
Hydreigon immediately flies forward, reaching the cave entrance and lets out a fierce draconic bellow from inside.
Then, a sharp cry echoes from the cave, and a strong gust erupts, blowing Hydreigon away.
Next moment, a huge deep green bird Pokémon flaps its wings, soaring out of the cave, its wings spread wide, its fierce gaze fixed on Hydreigon as it stabilizes.
"What's this Pokémon?"
Rosa gazes at the deep green bird, not recognizing it.
The shape resembles a giant bird, all deep green with white clouds around the base of the tail; its wing tips and tail are purple.
Elesa and Caitlin likewise don't recognize it; they've never seen this Pokémon, and it isn't in their Pokédex.
"That's Tornadus, Therian Forme Tornadus." Damian answers.
"What?"
Rosa is astonished.
" Legendary Incarnate Forces Pokémon, there are two forms: Incarnate Formes that resemble humans, and Therian Formes that look beastlike; the Therian Forme is actually their true form."
Damian explains.
And note that Tornadus Therian Forme is a giant bird, Landorus Therian Forme is a tiger, Thundurus Therian Forme is a dragon, Enamorus Therian Forme is a snake-turtle.
Yes, it corresponds to the Kami quartet.
Although their Therian Formes look somewhat abstract.
"So you're telling me it really is Tornadus?" Rosa's eyes light up.
"Then I have to step in!"
Rosa is full of fighting spirit; catching a Legendary Pokémon is a huge honor for a Trainer.
That sense of satisfaction is beyond what ordinary Pokémon can give.
"Do your best," Damian smiles and encourages Rosa: "Its strength is strong, be careful."
He himself isn't very interested in Tornadus; even if she catches it, it would be kept at Team Rocket Ranch as a redeem reward.
Besides, Rosa asked about it, so it's appropriate for her to go first.
"Heh heh—watch my performance!" Rosa stands tall with confidence.
" Tornadus, I'm going to catch you! Come battle with me, and if you lose you'll become my partner!"
Rosa's eyes burn; Legendary Pokémon are incredibly enticing.
Therian Forme Tornadus roars, its temperament quite nasty, but it won't attack humans indiscriminately; that's a good point.
"Hey, you're in high spirits! Then come on!"
Rosa steadies herself; she's very determined now.
Then—
"Ahhh! Hydreigon! Damn, stop fighting!"
Rosa wails, quickly recalling Hydreigon, which is being battered mercilessly by Therian Forme Tornadus's rapid strikes.
Rosa is helpless; Hydreigon is one of her strongest main roster after Serperior, but it can't defeat Therian Forme Tornadus.
So she has no choice but to yield.
"Fine. Over to you, Mr.Damian."
Rosa concedes.
Therian Forme Tornadus impatiently emits a sharp cry; its personality is nasty and volatile, but it won't attack humans on sight—this is good.
If it were Yveltal with a morning temper, it would have launched Oblivion Wing at Damian and the others as soon as it appeared.
"Hey, I'm curious—how did you return to your real form? Where did you encounter Reveal Glass?"
Damian gently turns the Ultra Ball in his hand, curiously asking Therian Forme Tornadus.
Therian Forme Tornadus gazes at this human boy, surprised that he knows about Reveal Glass.
But soon, Therian Forme Tornadus cries again, clearly not willing to answer.
"So that's how it is. I'll defeat you first," Damian said, opening his Ultra Ball.
Damian opens the Ultra Ball.
Shadow Mewtwo lands before Damian, its purple flame-lit eyes cold and intimidating, staring down Therian Forme Tornadus.
But hearing Damian's words, Therian Forme Tornadus grows angry; for a mere human, what's there to be arrogant about?
Therian Forme Tornadus cries out and prepares to flap its wings to whip up a storm.
But suddenly, Therian Forme Tornadus finds itself unable to move—what is this?!
Therian Forme Tornadus is stunned; with such powerful psychic ability, it can barely move.
What is going on? Are there psychic-type Pokémon in Unova that can do this? Where did this come from?
"Holy crap!!"
Rosa watches as Therian Forme Tornadus is controlled, then looks at Shadow Mewtwo, realizing that it was the source of the control.
No, really? That's Tornadus!
Shadow Mewtwo's purple flame glints ominously; it tightens its fists, and the telekinetic control over Therian Forme Tornadus tightens.
Then, dark clouds race in from the sky, and bolts of lightning flash within the clouds.
"Huh?"
Damian is momentarily surprised, looking up at the origin of these dark clouds.
Boom!
Lightning strikes down quickly and hits Therian Forme Tornadus, causing a violent explosion.
Therian Forme Tornadus cries out in pain and then curses noisily.
Clearly Thunder isn't Shadow Mewtwo's attack.
Of course not—Shadow Mewtwo used no Thunder; if it had, lightning would have flashed across its body, but it didn't.
Shadow Mewtwo slowly raises its head and looks toward the dark clouds.
That thundercloud is coming from that guy.
"Thundurus!"
A mischevious, low murmur sounds as a Pokémon slowly descends from the clouds.
Incarnate Forme Thundurus!
It's looking down at Therian Forme Tornadus being controlled, as if to mock it.
Therian Forme Tornadus lifts its head, and at this moment Shadow Mewtwo's control slips slightly.
Therian Forme Tornadus gives a cold, mocking look—this timing is perfect for it to resist, but it isn't able to.
But Thundurus's luck isn't great either—this is a trap waiting to happen.
"Thundurus?"
Thundurus watches Therian Forme Tornadus with confusion; why doesn't it fight back?
And from this distance, why does it seem Therian Forme Tornadus can't move?
Moreover, why is there a faint blue glow around its body?
"Haha, I'm lucky—my luck is good after all."
Damian is amused; he didn't expect to catch Tornadus, and now Thundurus has appeared too.
Hmm, I wonder if Landorus and Enamorus will come as well, that would be perfect to catch them all at once.
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