As for Connor and Betty, the two of them headed into the wilds of Poni Island as they were seeing just how wild it is inland before arriving at a large cave.
"You sure this is the right way, Marshadow?" Connor asked.
"Yes. Inside is a Z crystal that could be of use to your plans." Marshadow said.
"Which one is it?" Betty asked.
"I do not know. But we must attain it." Marshadow said.
"Were doing pretty good. I heard that Mustang and Brantish both got a Z-Crystal. After this, we can piece the puzzle together." Connor said.
The two of them headed inside as they looked around the dark cave. Zubat and Golbat flying inside the cave as they went further and further inside.
"Not seeing anything…." Connor began before they saw a crystal further inside. "...until now."
The three of them went to the crystal as Betty picked it up.
"Wait...Connor. This isn't one of the 18 common ones. Its...Marshadium Z." Betty said.
"Marsha…" Connor began before Marshadow looked away shyly. "You knew."
"What?" Betty asked.
"Marshadow knew about the Z Crystal relating to itself and lead us down here to get it." Connor said. "You wanted us to get your Z-Crystal for you?"
"Yes." Marshadow said looking away.
"Why?" Betty asked.
"Because I was too scared to get it myself." Marshadow said.
"Why be scared of getting your own Z-Crystal? Youre strong enough to get it yourself." Connor said.
"You… you really think im strong?" Marshadow asked.
"Of course youre strong!" Connor said. "Were you strong when you took down that Raticate all by yourself?"
"Well, yeah. I guess I was." Marshadow said.
"Youre already strong. You just don't know it yet. You need to show yourself that you have what it takes to be strong. Become something." Connor said.
"Oh...okay." Marshadow said before bowing. "Then let me come with you guys!"
"Why us though?" Connor said.
"Because I like the lady with you the most out of the people I follow." Marshadow said.
"YOu okay with that, Bets?" Connor asked.
"Of course i am." Betty smiled.
Marshadow was very excited. "Thank you so much! COme with me, i know where you can find the Z-Crystal you need."
It then lead them out of the caves and towards a valley where a single Dragonium Z sat at the end of it.
"This is just what we need. Now let's grab it and…" Connor said before a hulking dragon landed in front of them. "Oh great…"
"Its a Kommo-o!" betty said.
"Kommo-o, the Scaly pokemon and the evolved form of Hakamo-o. A dragon and Fighting type. Its rigid scales function as offense and defense. In the past, its scales were processed and used to make weapons and other commodities." it read.
Connor thought about reaching for his guns, but he then knew that Kommo-o's scaly body would be ineffective against bullets. He then looked at marshadow.
"Okay Marshadow, i cant shoot this guy…" Connor said. "So go get em, tiger."
"Okay. Spectral Thief!" Marshadow said diving into Kommo-o's shadow. It then rose and attack Kommo-o with incredible force.
"Yeah! That's how you do it, Marshadow!" Betty said.
"They're right… I am strong." Marshadow thought. "Force Palm!" he said striking Kommo-o with a palm strike and shocking it. "Shadow Ball!" he shouted firing a ball of darkness into Kommo-o before Marshadow jumped. "Finally, Close Combat!" he shouted furiously beating Kommo-o before it fell to the ground.
"Whoa. We just got a little powerhouse here." Connor said.
"No kidding." Betty said as Marshadow returned to them with the z crystal.
"Here." he said offering it.
"Thanks." Connor said. "Youre more than welcome on Team Revival, Marshadow." he smiled.
"Yes. I will not disappoint." Marshadow said bowing.
"Now lets regroup and finally solve the secret." Connor said.
