Chapter 120: The Power of Space-Time (Membership Extra - )
The video continued playing.
The powers of time and space surged from the two Legendary Pokémon, traveling along Tiana’s arms and spreading throughout her body.
Standing between them, Tiana became the bridge connecting time and space.
Within her mismatched golden and purple eyes, the fragments of golden light spilling from the depths of her pupils grew increasingly brilliant, resembling two stars in the process of being born.
"So this is the power of space-time."
Tiana lowered her gaze toward her palms, where golden patterns had begun to emerge.
Using her as their anchor, Dialga’s and Palkia’s powers began weaving themselves into a stable network throughout the void.
Tiana brought her hands together.
For the first time, the powers of time and space fused with her will serving as their center.
She then extended one palm.
Blue and pinkish-purple light intertwined into an incredibly thin spiraling beam that struck the core of the chaotic energy directly.
Enveloped by the fused power of space-time, the chaotic energy was purified little by little.
Its dark-golden radiance gradually receded, revealing countless points of pure white light within.
Those lights slowly rose, scattered throughout the void, and ultimately disappeared into the depths of the rift’s core.
"We’ll be partners from now on," Tiana said softly. "Dialga, Palkia—come with me."
The moment she finished speaking, the space-time turbulence within the rift’s core began to stabilize.
Dialga and Palkia transformed into light and willingly entered the Poké Balls at Tiana’s waist.
Tiana lowered her head toward the Swablu in her arms.
The little Pokémon was rubbing its head against her palm.
She gently stroked its head.
"Thank you for protecting me. When we get back, I’ll give you the most delicious Pokémon food I can find."
Swablu tilted its head and blinked before settling contentedly into her arms again.
The scene changed.
The Reverse World.
Asher looked down at the dark-golden patterns fading from the back of his hand before rising to his feet.
"All right. The rift has disappeared."
He looked toward Giratina.
"Make your choice. Are you staying here, or are you coming with me?"
Giratina remained silent for a long time.
Then it lowered its head and gently touched Asher’s shoulder with the tip of its snout.
"All right."
Asher reached out and patted its head.
"You can follow me from now on. There isn’t anything good to eat in the Reverse World anyway. I’ll take you outside and let you try some proper food."
The next instant, dark-golden light engulfed Asher and Giratina.
When they reappeared, they were already standing on the rocky platform at Mount Coronet’s summit.
Cynthia turned toward the light.
The instant she saw Asher standing there completely unharmed, the tension finally left her shoulders.
She hurried over, wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, and buried her face against his chest.
"I didn’t get hurt this time," Asher said before she could speak.
Cynthia held him for a long while before lightly striking his chest.
"Next time, you’re not allowed to leave me outside by myself."
"All right. I’ll bring you with me next time."
Garchomp poked its head out from beside them and released a low growl.
Dragonite patted Garchomp with its tail.
The two pseudo-Legendary Dragon-type Pokémon exchanged a glance before decisively turning their backs on their Trainers, seemingly reaching an understanding that only they could comprehend.
Just then, a clear draconic cry came from the horizon.
Tiana rode Salamence through the fading space-time rift, with Swablu resting atop her head.
Salamence slowly descended onto the rocky platform.
Tiana jumped from its back and raised her head toward the scene before her.
Her father stood there unharmed.
Her mother was beside him.
At the camp, her great-grandmother lowered her binoculars and waved vigorously toward her.
Tiana remained where she was for a moment.
Then she smiled.
It was a smile born after finally releasing all her worry, tension, and determination, leaving behind nothing but pure happiness.
"Daddy! Mommy!"
She ran over and threw her arms around Asher and Cynthia.
"I caught Dialga and Palkia!"
Cynthia gently stroked Tiana’s head.
"You did wonderfully. Far better than your mother did at your age."
Swablu flew from Tiana’s head and landed on Asher’s shoulder.
Asher stroked its feathers.
"You worked hard too. I’ll give you an extra-large meal when we get home."
Professor Carolina approached from the camp and immediately swept Tiana into her arms.
"I knew our Tiana could do it! Those stubborn old fossils in the family are going to be left speechless again!"
Tiana buried her face against her great-grandmother and spoke in a muffled voice.
"Great-Grandma, I want to go home and eat."
[VIP Chat Group]
[Alder]: I’ve lived for many years, yet I’ve never seen a human capable of containing the powers of both time and space, much less fusing them to this extent. This child’s future achievements will extend far beyond becoming Sinnoh Champion.
[Diantha]: Cynthia, as her mother, do you have anything you’d like to say?
[Cynthia]: I’m very proud.
[Diantha]: That’s it? I already prepared myself to cry, and you only gave me four words?
[Cynthia]: ...
[Diantha]: Sigh~
[Bonnie]: Tiana’s mismatched eyes look brighter than usual. Is that the power of space-time appearing inside her pupils?
[Clemont]: That should be a visual phenomenon produced by space-time energy circulating through her body. Theoretically, energy fusion of this magnitude would generate visible electromagnetic radiation.
[Bonnie]: Could you explain it in a way I can understand?
[Clemont]: She became so powerful that her eyes started glowing.
[Misty]: The way the twin dragons entered their Poké Balls by themselves was exactly like Raina’s Lugia. You really did raise an excellent daughter, didn’t you?~ @Asher
[Asher]: ...
[Daisy]: Misty can already watch the videos calmly now.
[Misty]: What choice do I have? It isn’t as though I can close the livestream whenever I feel like it.
[Lily]: So when are you and Asher going to have one? The livestream may have said Raina will definitely be born, but unless you hurry, you might miss the perfect opportunity.
[Misty]: Hmph! Mind your own business!
[Kiawe]: Everyone is discussing Tiana, but isn’t anyone going to talk about Asher?
[Hala]: Possessing both Arceus and Giratina simultaneously... His existence can no longer be defined merely by the word "Trainer."
[Nanu]: Ahem. That young man has been hiding his capabilities far too deeply.
[Steven]: What more is there to say? My Brother Asher is invincible!
[Lance]: @Asher, I’m becoming increasingly convinced that you have some connection to these parallel worlds.
[Asher]: Ahem. That happened in a parallel world. It has nothing to do with me.
[Bruno]: You’ve repeated that line so many times that it’s practically worn out. Can’t you come up with something new?
[Asher]: Rather than focusing on something so vague and insubstantial, I think everyone should return their attention to the present. For example... why hasn’t Wallace said anything?
[Lisia]: My uncle has become much quieter since turning into a little girl.
[Wallace]: ...Please don’t mention me.
[Steven]: Wallace, are you certain you won’t reconsider wearing the clothes I brought you?
[Wallace]: Just you wait, Steven! The first thing I’m doing after I return to normal is settling the score with you!
[Steven]: Then I’ll have to take a few more photographs while you’re still a little girl.
[Wallace]: Master, help me!
[Juan]: Don’t worry. I’m almost finished with the licensing process.
[Wallace]: Didn’t you say yesterday that you had already finished?
[Juan]: That was only the written examination. There’s still an interview. I estimate it will take another two weeks.
[Wallace]: ...
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