"So you actually found Mohn!" Mallow said in shock.

"Turns out he's been stuck in Galar this entire time fighting off Ultra Beasts." Ark said with a smirk.

"So he's kind of like the OG Ultra Guardian." Sophocles said with a smile.

"Yes, but he said that he and Zeraora would be leaving that job to us unless they felt they were needed." Lillie said.

"So, where are they right now?" Kiawe asked.

"After we caught Mother up to speed on what happened, we also had to explain everything to Daddy." Lillie said. "And once that was done, they decided to spend the weekend at home."

"I believe Lusamine is showing how much the Aether Foundation has grown and changed since he left, but I'm not sure he'll be returning to work just yet." Ark said.

"And what about Gladion?" Lana asked.

"He left this morning." Lillie admitted. "Said he had to do some more training of his own, believing he wasn't up to par anymore."

"Okay, that just leaves one question, what about Cass?" Professor Kukui asked.

"Turns out playing in the snow when you're dressed for tropical weather, isn't a great idea." Ark said.

Back at the mansion

"Miss Cassandra, I urge you to stay in bed, you have a fever of 105 Fahrenheit. You need your rest!" Hobbes said, ushering Cass back to bed.

"I'm, sniff, fine. Besides I was just looking, sneeze, for Meltan." Cass pointed out.

"Master Meltan went to school with Master Ash and Master Pikachu early this morning. Master Ark felt it was best as we don't know if Master Meltan can get sick yet." Hobbes said calmly.

Back at the school

"Poor Cass, she must be miserable." Mallow said with a sigh.

"Hey Mallow, what's up with Dartrix." Lana asked.

"Weird." Ark asked.

"What's weird?" Lana asked.

"Last time Toucannon was ruffling her feathers like that, the nest was in trouble." Ark said.

"Okay, but that was Toucannon, or technically Trumbeak." Kiawe reminded.

"And Toucannon and Dartrix were from the same flock." Mallow realized.

"Which means their nest is being attacked again." Ark said.

"Then let's go help." Lillie offered.

"No, we'll be going alone, Toucannon isn't exactly trusting of outsiders." Ark said.

"Toucannon loves me, I just fed her this morning." Lillie argued.

"Not Toucannon, the leader of the flock Toucannon." Ark said calmly. "Tell Cass I'll be home late, or early, who knows with this flock."

A ways in

"So, who's got the weirder family, you, Toucannon, or Passimian?" Mallow asked as they followed Toucannon and Dartrix through the woods. "Ark, come on, no comment on that?"

"Look at how they're flying." Ark said. "This isn't like the past times this has happened."

"So what do you think is up, they were riled up like before." Mallow pointed out.

"Riled up, but they aren't angry." Ark said, deep in thought. "It's like something else is there."

"What else could it be then?" Mallow asked.

"Only one answer, someone came flying home." Ark said, as they saw a third Toucannon in the nest."

"CANNON!" Ark's Tiucannon exclaimed, flying over to the other two. Dartrix meanwhile flew over to the other Trumbeak and. Pikipek happily sitting by him.

"No way, little Rowlet went and flew the nest finally?" A girl's voice said excitedly.

"Someone else is welcome here?" Mallow asked.

"Probably whoever owns the Toucannon, or the Decidueye." Ark said, seeing the evolution of Dartrix flying around above the nest.

"Well these are two faces I didn't expect to see here of all places." A more familiar voice said.

"Ailey!" Mallow exclaimed, running over to the girl from UlaUla. "What are you doing here, I thought you were leaving for a special program."

"She was, but when I said I was stopping my tour to come by, she just couldn't stay away." The other girl said.

"I recognize you!" Ark exclaimed. "You're Kahili, the world class golfer, and that's your Toucannon!"

"Always a pleasure to meet a fan, does that mean she's yours?" Kahili asked, petting Ark's Toucannon.

"Yeah, we got Rowlet and Pikipek at the same time from this flock." Mallow said.

"What do you think are the coincidences that a set of trainers who each got a Pikipek and a Rowlet on the same day frost the exact same flock, meet a set of trainers with the exact same circumstances?" Kahili asked Ailey.

"I'd say its a cheap knockoff of the original." Ailey said.

"Hey, don't call me cheap." Ark defended.

"Ark, your entire outfit cost you 20." Mallow reminded.

"That's frugal, not cheap." Ark said.

"You haven't had a haircut in years." Mallow pointed out.

"I like it long." Ark said.

"You bathed in a river and slept in a cave for four years." Mallow pointed out again.

"THEY WERE THE SAME FOUR YEARS!" Ark said defensively and proudly. "Fine I might be cheap, but everyone knows the sequel is always better."

"Do you really think that?" Kahili said confidently.

"I have some proof of my skills." Ark said, flashing his Z Crystal case.

"Do you agree with his sentiment Mallow?" Ailey said.

"I don't believe we're some cheap knockoff." Mallow admitted.

"Alright, talk is cheap. We all have a bird from this nest, I say it's time we see which of each is stronger." Ark said. "Kahili, let's go."

"Toucannon use Rock Blast!" Both trainers called out, before the other could.

Both Toucannon launched their attacks at each other, as they flew up into the air.

"We need something she isn't able to copy. Toucannon use Hyper Voice!" Ark called out.

"Toucannon use Bullet Seed!" Kahili called out.

Kahili's Toucannon fired a series of seeds out at Ark's Toucannon, piercing right through the sound based attack, and pushing her backwards.

"Toucannon use Steel Wing!" Ark called out.

"Toucannon use Brick Break!" Kahili called out, both Toucannon rising higher and higher into the nest as they struck each other.

"Toucannon use Hyper Voice!" Ark called out.

"Toucannon use another Bullet Seed!" Kahili commanded.

Ark's Toucannon let out another loud cry, only for seeds to hit the back of her throat, causing the attack to stop.

"ARK!" Mallow scolded, seeing Toucannon hurt.

"She can take it, right Toucannon!" Ark called out, his eyes glowing an orange color. "Toucannon use Hyper Voice again!"

"When will he learn. Toucannon use Rock Blast!" Kahili called out.

Rocks launched at Ark's Toucannon as they began to slow down just before reaching her, an even more forceful sound wave launching them back at Kahili's Toucannon and striking it into the branches of the trees.

That was incredible Toucannon!" Ark exclaimed. "Even louder than a Hyper Voice, that was a BoomBurst!" Ark cheered.

"Maybe we're a bit out of practice, guess it's a good thing I learned that before the league." Kahili said.

"Wait, you're competing in the league too?!" Ark said in shock.

"Yeah, I owed Kukui a favor, so I'm officially the first known participant to bring more attention to the league." Kahili said.

"Wow." Ark said. "Then I can't wait to see how you do!" Ark said.

"Hey Rotom, can you check something for me?" Mallow asked.

"Sure, whats up, is your phone not working?" Rotomdex asked.

"No, its Dartrix, he's acting weird." Mallow said.

"That doesn't exactly lower down what the problem is." Ark pointed out.

"Weird even for him." Mallow said, looking at the grass type that seemed to be glowing with energy.

"So, it's finally happening then." Ailey said.

Ark's Current Team and their Moves

Pikachu: Thunderbolt - Nasty Plot - Surf - Volt Tackle

Toucannon: Beak Blast - Boom Burst - Rock Blast - Steel Wing

Torracat: Thrash - Crunch - Fire Fang - Flamethrower

Golisopod: Razor Shell - X Scissor - Poison Jab - Dual Chop

Pasimmian: Fling - Smack Down - Seed Bomb - Close Combat

Alolan Muk: Sludge Bomb - Crunch

Dhelmise: Anchor Shot - Giga Drain - Shadow Ball - Waterfall