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"... It doesn't work like that, kid. 💧"

"Necrozma."

A drop of sweat fell on the back of his head at the nicknames.

"I don't know, honestly. I'm just telling you what everyone who knows Necrozma says... It's basically the Ultimate Ultra Beast, after all."

However that was a good question.

"I guess it depends on the universe?"

"Kind of. They exist on Ultra Space, and that has it's different biomes."

"As I said, my experience with my version was, in few words, battle for survival. Nothing more, nothing less. And yes, Necrozma was strong. Extremely strong. It's Arceus counterpart for something, after all."

For a moment, his face became blank, lost in memories.

"Like you, I was sent there against my will. I spent four years fighting against rogue, wild Ultra Beasts to survive... And in the end, I fought IT."

His battle against Ultra Necrozma was still very present on his head.

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"Ultra Beasts. Pokémon from a different dimension."

a different dimension where Pokémon known as Ultra Beasts live. It has another forms if it enter in contact with either Solgaleo or Lunala, and becomes Ultra Necrozma if it does.

As far I know, there are different versions of it, but my experience with wasn't a... Pleasent one."

Hearing her words, he held the urge to ask what squid she was talking about.

"Okay. Necrozma is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon, who reassembles a black prism. It's whole thing it's to absorb light... And basically comes from the Ultra Space, specifically Ultra Megalopolis,

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"Why does it feel that only very few people known about Ultra Beasts."

At least he was the expert on the subject...

A scoff.

"Tell me about it. I had enough of crossing both when I have to move around. I always have the coordinates wrong."

That, or his Solgaleo is still getting the trick to the Ultra Wormholes thing.

"Do you want the short version or the long one on who's Necrozma?"

"Oh, so like Necrozma."

He gave a nod, understanding the comparition on his own way.

At least they were the same, which...Well, he doubted. Right?

"For the looks of it, you made to get out unharmed."

caught him off guard for the first time, watching as Lance's ace pounced on Milotic and defeated her with one final blow, effortlessly.

Recalling his Pokémon, Sun frowned at the Mega Dragon, as he threw his next Pokémon:

A mighty roar crossed the air, as a Salamance glared back at the other.

His eyes widened as he watched the dragon evolve beyond its limits, covered in a white glow.

“Mega Evolution...!?”

Okay, he was a professor, and he had obviously heard about the recent new Mega Evolutions that had emerged. But seeing a new one, which he had no knowledge of in combat,

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And as he watched the majestic pseudo-legendary soar through the air, his fist clenched in recognition: the Dragon Tamer's ace.

However, any order he was about to give stuck in his throat when he saw IT. His eyes widened as he watched the dragon evolve beyond its limits,

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He had to admit that his new Pokémon had given their all and more so far, and he couldn't be prouder of them, being so close to victory.

But Lance wasn't an easy opponent. Not at all. He knew perfectly well that he hadn't unleashed his full strength.

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With moderate relief, Sun let out a sigh as he watched the familiar red beam absorb Gyarados, showing that the battle was over.

It had been intense, and he made sure to congratulate the exhausted Milotic with a smile.

For now, things were going well...

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"You... Fought a dragon."

Repeating it, the phrase sounded more unbelievable. Either way, he just hummed, not that surprised.

"Technically above. That was a Pokémon or something?"

He didn't knew half of those titles, but he gave a brief, short bow in return, as was usual in Kanto and as sign of mutual respect.

"Likewise.

If I may... What's that Gear-of-Tina you mentioned?"

"That's... Quite the nickname, I must say."

Yet, he understood the location, giving a soft nod.

"I know the place, yeah. Ah... That reminds me, we were talking and I didn't introduced myself. Apologies."

Manners first...! Or, in this case, not too late.

"I'm Sun."

Blink, blink.

"... Figured."

It did sound too easy until hearing that.

"Is she back in Kanto, or in another place? I don't quite remember a beach around the region..."

Well, that was a relief.

"That's good, then. Sometimes, as far I know, Team Rocket doesn't let some members leave that easily... Glad your mom can enjoy the retirement if that's the case."

He let out a small chuckled at that.

"Old famous Pallet Town. Quiet, but active place.

If... I may ask, what happened to them? Are they alright?"

"Ah, I see. Asked since you talked in another language, and I'm from Kanto, so it took me by surprise a bit.

So... Your parents worked for them, but you don't? Interesting."

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"They tend to do that."

A pause.

"Wait. Did you...? Are you from Kanto?"

"Eh, more or less. I just have a special dislike to Team Rocket."

"Hmn... I agree. I like your style!"

"Well, as the saying goes, persevere and you will succeed. They may not be the strongest team around, but their ideology makes them dangerous.
However, hope is the last thing we lose."

"That, or send them flying with a Pokémon attack."