In the anime, Diancie, escorted by Ash's group, traveled by ship and train successively, seemingly going through many days and nights before arriving at the Allearth Forest.
Under the top-tier air transport escort of Lorze and Steven, it only took three days—this was the confidence of ultimate speedrun players.
Not only that, the three factions of thieves using Kalos starter Pokémon from the movie also didn't appear. The current situation was excellent and very smooth.
"Rumble—"
The dragon sister with her streamlined body, carrying Lorze, Kirlia, Braixen, and Diancie on her back, landed steadily on the outskirts of the dense forest—Since we are going to seek Xerneas, it might be more appropriate to walk this final stretch of the journey.
Regardless, Latias has worked hard these two days.
Lorze hugged Latias's slender and delicate neck and stroked her head. The dragon sister also used her tiny arms to lock around the young man's back, shaking her cute ears with a happy face.
"You've really worked hard these two days, Latias."
"Wow~"
Touching cheek to cheek, Latias circled around Lorze without showing any signs of fatigue.
Just as they were about to finish getting intimate here, Skarmory, trailing behind the exhaust, finally arrived belatedly with Steven and the three little followers.
Unlike Latias's relaxed appearance, Skarmory's condition was written all over its face. That clanking metal armor looked as if it were about to fall apart—Tired this bird to death!
"Diancie, can you sense Xerneas's aura?"
"Yes, please follow me."
After going deep into the Allearth Forest, it wasn't just Diancie; even Kirlia faintly touched an ethereal thread in the air—
Her body had two types of energy that were the most abundant, and this feeling happened to coincide with one of them.
She could feel that as long as she followed this thread and got closer, she would be able to find the source of that power. It must be the place where Fairy energy was the richest, and also a very powerful existence.
The Fairy Aura constantly plucked at the hearts of the two Fairy-type Pokémon, making them get closer and closer like bugs throwing themselves at a light source...
Pushing aside branches and crushing dry leaves, the group stepped on the muddy ground and went deeper and deeper, until the concentration of the Fairy Aura could even be sensed by Lorze and Steven!
A very gentle power, warm and cozy like bathing in sunlight, completely opposite to the powerful offensive oppressive aura of Rayquaza.
Then, Diancie and Kirlia darted out of the bushes together. The halo of light spilling from the forest canopy tranquilly illuminated Xerneas, who was taking a nap.
It slowly opened its eyes and gazed kindly at the two little ones.
The crash-course princess etiquette had already been tossed to the back of Diancie's mind. Together with Kirlia beside her, she devoutly bowed to the God of Fairies—a heartfelt reverence unmixed with anything external.
Diancie looked up.
"Xerneas..."
A slightly old but heartwarming voice entered Diancie's mind directly through telepathy. It was the tone of a kind old grandmother.
"You have been pursuing me."
"Yes, I finally meet you!"
"What you are thirsting for... I know."
"Eh!?"
"But before that, I want to ask the child beside you. Kirlia, for what reason did you appear here?"
Kirlia tucked her small hands somewhat embarrassedly: For what reason... there is absolutely no suspense about that kind of thing.
Kirlia thought of the afternoon she encountered Lorze, thought of how she was saved by him, and thought of how she fell for Lorze.
Later... she evolved, and then made many unforgettable memories with Lorze and the other big and little sisters.
And now, she saw Carbink, who was in a similar situation to her, so she helped her without hesitation, and also took the opportunity to become friends with the Princess of the Diamond Domain.
Whether it was coincidence or inevitability, everything she had was given by Lorze.
Big Sister Mewtwo and Big Sister Latias were both very strong, and they were so cool when they fought: I also want to become as strong as them, to protect Lorze!
Patting her cheeks with her small hands, Kirlia returned Xerneas a firm gaze—
"In order to, protect the Master Kirlia loves the most!"
Xerneas smiled and nodded. Whether fighting for one's own country or for a specific person, the desire to protect life is not distinguished by nobility or lowliness.
"Very well... then, I shall bestow it upon you!"
The elegant blue deer held its head high. Its light blue horns radiated dazzling brilliance from root to tip. The Fairy Aura was immediately activated, and the Fairy factors in the air became more active—
Diancie and Kirlia, and even the three Carbinks at Steven's feet, all greedily absorbed the Fairy energy in the aura. Even if the rest of the people couldn't benefit from it, this warm feeling still made people very comfortable, even making them want to lazily take a nap.
"Diancie, the one who can nurture life, is yourself."
After that, the God of Fairies turned to Kirlia, its expression becoming a bit weird.
"You can also nurture life, Kirlia..."
Diancie was shocked by Xerneas's words, but Kirlia secretly rejoiced.
This was personally said by the God of Fairies. I must nurture life with Master! Hehehe...
Before the two could react, Xerneas reverted to its usual appearance, took brisk steps, and leaped into the dense forest, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.
Diancie and Kirlia hastily chased for a few steps. Realizing it was impossible to catch up, they bowed again towards the direction Xerneas left together, and said in unison—
"Xerneas, thank you!"
Just now, in order not to disturb the seemingly sacred ceremony, everyone had kept their distance from Xerneas. It wasn't until this moment that Lorze came to Kirlia's side.
Lifting the petite Kirlia high and spinning her around, the joy on the young man's face overflowed.
"That's great! Kirlia has also received Xerneas's blessing!"
"Mmhmm, I want to... nurture life with Master~"
The action of lifting high suddenly froze in mid-air. Lorze stumbled and almost dropped Kirlia.
No, Xerneas, what exactly did you say to our Kirlia!?
It's not that I'm unwilling to do this kind of thing, but it still has to be planned carefully...
"With this, Diancie should be able to create a Heart Diamond now, right?"
Is... she?
Facing Steven's inquiry, Diancie reached out her small hand and looked at it with a hint of doubt. Actually, she also had doubts about this question, but since Xerneas said so, there shouldn't be a problem, right?
"Yes, that's right!"
Realizing she had made the mistake of repeating words again, Diancie picked up the princess etiquette that had shattered on the ground, stretching out her right hand and placing it on her chest.
"The current Diancie... can do it!"
Taking the opportunity to let Kirlia sit on his shoulder, Lorze patted Diancie's head: "Actually, Diancie doesn't need to be so restrained in front of us. We are friends after all~"
"Ah, right..."
"Since the matter has been satisfactorily resolved, let's go home."
Diancie had obtained the Fairy's blessing, and they hadn't seen the large crater of the Cocoon of Destruction nearby. All was well.
But—
"Hold it right there!"
The ninja thief Riot, carried by Ninjask, and the female thief Marilyn, carried by Yanmega, finally appeared!