She laid back on the grass in the meadow where they chose to do the transferring of energies. Nai was completely exhausted. Mai was also exhausted. It was before noon, but it were as if they expended every bit of energy they had. Only physically though, because the literal energy surrounding them was still overflowing. Their minds were running wild and their eyes followed as Yuuka Juieh and Treiya flew through the air above them. Greninja and Aegislash joined Nai and Mai laying on the grass. The whole crew of them were enjoying the nice mild weather as thin clouds rolled in over the region for the first time since Nai's return. It reminded Nai of the last time she saw such kind of clouds roll into the sky. Was it one of the weather trio from Unova's weather balance plan Rezekyu created, or was it Rayquaza making far patrols that caused that particular cloud pattern?
While Nai thought about it, Mai hummed the tune which reminded Nai which weather related Pokemon it signalled. Lugia was close. Lugia could be a sign of either fortunate weather, or a warning. Either way, Lugia was a powerful leader of the Johto region which was one of the last creation leaders the origin mother had created. Weather was effected by the presence. Nai's presence effected...mood. She brought out the emotions and thoughts of the people around her, and it had nothing to do with her energy. Humans and Pokemon became the very core of themselves when Nai was near, whether slowly, or immediately depending on how true to themselves they already were. It was part of what had the plan on exposing the disgusting people go so well, because they gave themselves away as soon as she was near enough it pushed them to their reveal. The range on it was something like...within the same region, others would become aware of their true mindset. Within about the range of a zone, others would have the urge to reveal themselves, and within breathing distance, others wouldn't be able to contain their true personalities.
Nai's presence also encouraged sunshine on a low level, which sometimes required a presence of say, Lugia, Kyogre or the weather trio from Unova. Otherwise a wide scale rain dance might end a drought encouraged by Nai's presence. Unless she transformed into one of those others. Inviting them over wasn't necessary.
Even with the camouflage coating Lugia, Nai stood up and brushed her fingers along Lugia's belly as he passed overhead.
Ah... That's a wonderful energy I haven't felt in ages. I hoped you would visit every so often Nai. Your visits have become very infrequent.
Lugia landed in the meadow gently and the newly transformed Mew reverted to their human forms as they looked up at Lugia in awe. While it was common for them to be around an ancient life at current, they hadn't met the well known legendary Pokemon yet.
Am I intruding on a family vacation? Everyone shares that they have the same energy as you. All children of yours? I thought you were less interested than the rest of us to fill the void mother never gave of family to us after she abandoned us in favour of watching. You have a whole pack now. It's rather impressive.
Nai shook her head and sighed.
"They are family, but family in the sense that they fill the void that mother never tried to fill. I love them all dearly, but they are their own. Unlike the rest of our siblings, I am not the controlling type. I just want to get along in a good way and keep peace. Unfortunately there's quite a bit of work for me to do in cleaning up after an absence of a few hundred years."
Lugia nodded his head and hummed.
Eldest sister...there's a lot of sinister intent hanging in the air of this land. Hateful and crude. I suppose this is the mess you speak of cleaning up?
"Right. Some unfortunate humans with something we used to call god complex, a lot of them. You know how I handle things, so dealing with it will take a deal of patience and timing. And convincing."
Lugia laughed and nodded his head again in agreeing.
I'm very surprised little Mai hasn't already gone ahead and dealt with the situation her way like usual. Or has she finally come around to your peaceful ways?
Nai sighed happily and shook her head.
"A mixed bag actually. This problem formed around her supporting this idea of returning the land to what it was before I went missing, but time and cause changed for them while they didn't for her, and her instinct to not let her energy understand those around her allowed foul minds to gather. Mai would handle the situation like normal if she could I bet, however that would only be if I weren't around to witness it this time, and also only if they hadn't become dangerous."
Dangerous?
Nai sighed and got ready to explain. At least her energy was returning.
"These troublesome humans grouped together and infiltrated important human facilities and infrastructure, in other words, they managed to really make it a big mess. One of the products of this mess is a foul capture device which can even bind us. Even other humans, something humans have never done before. The goal of these devices is to gain absolute control over those they capture. In a sense, these neanderthals intend to make the world theirs. Greed infested disgusting...you know, like the other thing Deoxys brought with it. That stupid disease we worked for nearly a million years to destroy completely. It was difficult to fight that when everyone aside Arceus and myself were weak to the disease."
Ah, don't remind me. Those are the worst of my memories. At least the newer landing of Deoxys wasn't as much a pest. But really, your new issue is nearly as bad as that...would you like some help?
Nai shook her head and sighed in disappointment.
"As much as I enjoy your company, you have your own region to take care of, and I'd rather not risk you being captured by the oafs here. I promise to visit once in a while when this is all dealt with. Now that I know how to deal with the issue, it won't take nearly as long as it did last time. Ah, before you go, I figure you must have come for a reason other than to visit after my absence."
Right...Well, not your issue although you're the only one capable of dealing with it peacefully. Ho-oh went and burned down another of their towers of worship while a family of those worshippers who expanded their family of those...Eevee as the humans call them were inside. Well, now those mutated like the ones in the past are causing havoc on the region. I was hoping you would be able to help capture them without harming them and calm them down. I'm sure you could convince their minds to peace like usual. Heck, their previous trainers unfortunately passed on, and I believe it would be better to relocate them. You help us with this, I offer that you have them and they add to your population. My days of adding to the population of this region are over. You know what I'm starting to think after all this time? We're really-
"Stop right there Lugia. How many times have we all discussed this whenever we used to have gatherings? We are not old. We cannot be old. We are timeless. We just continue to exist. Can't die, can't really change. We can change our minds and our appearances a little sure...or myself and my ability can change appearance greatly, but age has no part of it. It's like watching a different area for a day. Or choosing a different style. One of these visits I'll definitely have enough energy to give you more fins and maybe change your silver skin to pink. You'll be fabulous."
Everyone laughed at how Nai said everything in the end. Not one of them, even Mai, could believe how easily Nai was talking to the famous legendary master of the ocean from Johto's whirl islands. Lugia was well known and renowned. Heck, regular Mew were renowned as mischievous and spritely beings who were too shy to approach humans directly. Nai Mai and their new family were all the exception, as Nai was the closest thing in the dimension to an original Mew, Mai came from Nai alone, and the rest started as humans.
Aegislash approached Lugia with interest and Lugia became curious.
Don't this species normally have a specific design for the face of their shield? I really enjoy the reflective surface, however I wonder if you were simply playing around again. You used to play around often with everyone's appearances. I felt sorry for Giratina receiving the pink bones, purple scales and white eyes, although your sense of taste is impeccable. I am quite fond of mother's design for me.
Eyes focused on Nai in shock and she smiled at the memory.
"I still can't believe Giratina complained so much about it. Even Darkrai preferred the pink and white differing colours. Giratina can definitely do for a little more brightening up once in a while. Just because she was tasked with guarding the inter dimension, doesn't mean she has to continue looking like an angry soul stealing beast. I know she's just brimming with love to give."
Lugia sighed.
Well, I've said what I came here to say. It's always so nice to catch up with you, but as you've mentioned, Johto needs my presence. I would suggest you take Kyogre's form for a while to at least provide some rain to this region. It seems a little dry compared to the last visit I made here.
"Right. As soon as we finish cleaning up the mess here, I'll go pick up your cast of nine on the run. Thanks for stopping by."
Actually, you say nine, but it's actually ten. As the humans call these Pokemon, they branch from Eevee, and that young one isn't included in the mix; instead, the ones called Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Wispeon, Raupheon, Toxeon, Shileon and Scaleon are those effected. The people thought different of the idea keeping the same which transformed due to Ho-oh's flames in the vicinity of a place of prayer. Unfortunately they didn't learn properly that Ho-oh isn't fond of places of prayer.
Nai sighed when she heard of the difference in issue. She only calmed Entei Raikou and Suicune in the past, which seemed to be enough, now the challenge of the others might stir Entei Raikou and Suicune back into the mood they had in the past. Now the types of psychic, dark, grass, ice, fairy, ghost, fighting, poison, steel and dragon were added to the fire electric and water type stress powered beings.
"I'll keep it in mind...perhaps your issue is more urgent to take care of..."
Oh, no it sounds your troubling matter is more urgent than mine. I can at least keep my calming rain over Johto for a time long enough to bide until your matter is dealt with. I would appreciate if you arrive before my rains flood Johto, but again, we've relied so much on you in the past.
Nai nodded her head, and Lugia flapped his wings, sending him into the air.
Ah, and my children would like to see you as well when you visit, so perhaps bring along your new family as well.
Nai smiled, and Lugia flew off coating himself in camouflage. Thankfully everyone was in their human forms, because when trainers from the normal type zone ran into the meadow, searching for Lugia who just took off, they didn't arrive to see a bunch of Mew playing around instead of the expected trainers.
"Did you just see...?!"
"Lugia? Yes, but don't you know that Lugia shows up around the world as a mirage to people who are strong of spirit? A well known legend in Johto."
Nai said it, and Treiya and Yuuka were able to confirm such legend as people whose origins stemmed from Johto.
"You aren't freaking out over seeing a legendary Pokemon?!"
"Well, I personally don't find it too special. As long as Giratina doesn't peek in from the shadow realm, anything's a blessing."
Nai's joke after telling the rest about what Giratina was really like.
"But isn't-"
"Just because we have Pokedex to record information on every Pokemon we come across, doesn't mean we should be bothering the important Pokemon who guard over a region. Can't you imagine the trouble of binding one of them to a Pokeball and then trouble stirring in the region they belong to when the region needs their help most? It would then be the responsibility of the trainer to set the Pokemon to do what they would naturally do."
They couldn't argue with Nai. Most trainers of course would want to capture a legendary Pokemon in a Pokeball, but it was stupidity and overconfidence which pushed trainers to be so reckless. Even meeting one of the legends as an average human should be considered an honour. Because without those who started everything, humans wouldn't even exist.
After that little event, Nai mentally reached out to the others.
We should finish up the challenges here so that we can press on to the other zones.
After she said it, everyone quickly grew determined. Nai shared her team with Mai, and she was easily able to get through all five of her battles without trouble at all. Treiya and Juieh finished their battles easily as well. Yuuka was able to do more than her amount in the safe area healing injuries after Nai taught her...and by evening, the group arrived in the flying type zone from the opposite branch exiting the normal zone. The other branch led to the grass type zone.