Pokemon: A New Path

Rayquaza joins the chat group![477]

No one had an answer.

Inside the expansive Weather Institute, the silence was deafening. The entire re

A few minutes later, Naoki returned with a brand-new Rotom Phone. He handed it over to Rayquaza, who stared at the device with a mixture of curiosity and confusion. Naoki began his explanation.

“This is a Rotom Phone. It’s, uh… a human invention. I imagine living up in the ozone layer must get pretty boring for a dragon like you. With this phone, Rotom can keep you company and let you know what’s happening around the world in real time.”

“Rayq…”

Rayquaza gingerly accepted the Rotom Phone, gripping it awkwardly in its claws. It was clearly unfamiliar with the device.

Naoki started to demonstrate its functions, but before he could finish, Giratina eagerly jumped in. The legendary Pokémon began enthusiastically describing the phone’s features and walking Rayquaza through the setup process. Naoki stepped aside, silently acknowledging that Giratina, ever the internet celebrity, had a natural talent for communication.

After about half an hour, Giratina had not only explained the phone’s functions but had also helped Rayquaza register all the necessary accounts. Finally, Giratina turned back to Naoki with an excited suggestion:

“Add him to the group chat!”

Naoki sighed, his expression one of resigned acceptance. He tapped a few buttons on his own Rotom Phone and added Rayquaza as a friend, then pulled it into the legendary Pokémon group chat. A new notification immediately popped up:

[Rayquaza has joined the group chat!]

Giratina, satisfied, stepped back to let Rayquaza explore the phone on its own. Holding the Rotom Phone in one claw, Rayquaza began clumsily poking at the screen with the tip of its other claw, attempting to follow Giratina’s instructions.

Dragonite hovered nearby, offering the occasional tip. For a brief moment, everything felt lighthearted and peaceful.

Soon after, Rayquaza set the phone down and started sharing tales of its recent battle against Groudon and Kyogre, recounting how it had helped save the world. Dragonite, Cyclizar, and Butterfree listened with rapt attention. Other Pokémon have also gathered around, their eyes shining with admiration.

“Meowth!” “So cool!”

Even Pokémon like Milotic and Venusaur regarded Rayquaza with awe. The legendary dragon, pleased with the adoration, grinned widely.

Naoki, watching from the side, couldn’t help but smile wryly. This was becoming a familiar sight.

As he observed the group, a thought struck him. Glancing at Rayquaza’s sleek, normal form, Naoki wondered,  Curious, he decided to ask.

“Hey, Rayquaza.”

The dragon turned its head toward him, silently waiting.

Naoki asked, “Can you still Mega Evolve? You know, transform into that other form and unlock even more power?”

He recalled that Rayquaza’s ability to Mega Evolve depended on harnessing the meteorite energy stored within its body. This energy, paired with the Dragon Ascent move, allowed it to achieve Mega Evolution.

Rayquaza tilted its head slightly before replying telepathically. “Roar?” (Is that what you humans call that transformation—Mega Evolution?)

Naoki nodded. “Yeah, Mega Evolution.”

Nearby Pokémon, including Mewtwo, Dragonite, and Calyrex, perked up and listened.

Rayquaza shook its head and answered, “Rayq.” (I used to be able to, but I don’t have enough energy now. I can’t transform into that form anymore.)

The response puzzled Naoki. “Not enough energy?” he murmured. He remembered that Rayquaza’s usual diet of meteorites might not provide the level of energy required for Mega Evolution. Then, a memory surfaced—an ancient, mysterious stone from the anime. This massive boulder, said to hold immense primordial energy, could potentially enable Rayquaza’s Mega Evolution.

Naoki recalled how that stone had been stored in a secret Hoenn ruin, where Steven uncovered it. The moment it was revealed, Rayquaza appeared, drawn to its power. 

'It’s one of ours now,' Naoki thought. 'If the opportunity arises, I’ll help Rayquaza retrieve that stone. Not only will it help Rayquaza Mega Evolve and grow stronger, but it might also prevent someone like Lysandre from using it for evil.'

His musings didn’t stop there. If Rayquaza could Mega Evolve, what about Mewtwo? Mewtwo, after all, had two possible Mega Evolutions—one focused on physical power (Mega Mewtwo X) and the other on psychic prowess (Mega Mewtwo Y). Both forms were formidable in battle, and Naoki couldn’t help but wonder if Mewtwo would also be willing to unlock that potential.

As the bonfire’s glow began to fade and the Pokémon started drifting off to sleep, Naoki decided it was time to call it a night. After saying his goodbyes, he returned to his ranch to rest. Giratina vanished into the shadows of the World Tree, while Rayquaza accepted an invitation to stay. The other Pokémon weren’t ready to let it go just yet—they still wanted to hear more of its adventures.

Finding the abundant natural energy of the World Tree to its liking, Rayquaza decided to stay. Content, it settled into this extraordinary haven.

Meanwhile, far away, Groudon and Kyogre continued their journey, each determined to reach their destination.