Gourmet master of the Pokemon world

"Let's go in," said Minister Dace.

Ash and the others nodded and walked into the forest with Diancie.

Swirlix and Charcadet didn't share the heavy mood of Ash and Diancie; they happily walked ahead, looking for any special ingredients, as if they were on a forest tour.

Unlike their last visit, the forest was now full of vibrant life, with lush trees and abundant vegetation.

Along the way, Diancie and the others saw many Pokémon: Scatterbug leisurely eating leaves on the treetops, Fletchinder rapidly darting through the forest flapping its wings, and Nidoran♀ flashing through the grass…

Minister Dace exclaimed, "This forest has become lively again."

As Ash and his friends entered the forest, Team Rocket also entered in a hot air balloon.

"This is the forest known as the forbidden land?" James said, holding a map. "It feels a bit scary!"

The oblivious Jessie snatched the map from James's hand. "Scared of what? Just go for it! As long as we catch Diancie, we won't have to worry for the rest of our lives!"

As she spoke, she fell into a fantasy, a dreamy look on her face.

"That's right, that's right! What's there to be afraid of? Following those twerps, we'll definitely be fine!" Meowth agreed with Jessie.

Unknowingly, they entered the depths of the forest.

As Ash and the others arrived at a hillside, a Pokémon suddenly blocked their path.

Seeing this Pokémon, Swirlix and Charcadet became extremely excited.

"Kengkeng~~!" Xerneas!

"Kengkeng~~!" It's Xerneas!

"Chaka~~!" Friend!

"Chaka~~!" Good friend!

The four Pokémon dashed to Xerneas's side.

"Chaka~~!" Xerneas, did you come to see us?

The two Charcadet hugged Xerneas's front legs, one on each side.

The two Swirlix stood side by side in front of Xerneas, looking at it expectantly.

"Yes, my friends."

Xerneas's gentle voice echoed in the hearts of the four Pokémon. It lowered its head and gently touched the cheeks of each Pokémon with its forehead.

It turned out that Xerneas had sensed the visit of Charcadet and Swirlix, and that's why it had taken the initiative to show itself.

Xerneas's sudden appearance brought great surprise to Ash and Diancie.

"Xerneas!"

Diancie stepped forward hesitantly.

Xerneas turned its gaze to Diancie and said to it:

"I know you have been following my footsteps, and I also know what you are seeking. Then… I will fulfill your wish!"

As it spoke, Xerneas's body radiated a green light, and colorful light spots scattered in the light.

This is the power of the Fairy Aura.

Ash and the others were also enveloped, and they couldn't help but marvel at the majestic power contained in the Fairy Aura.

"It's so warm!" Serena couldn't help but say.

"I feel like my whole body is full of power," Ash said, clenching his fist.

"So comfortable, so comfortable!" Bonnie said, squinting her eyes.

When the light dissipated, Xerneas said the same words to Diancie as Allister Diancie.

"Remember, it is you yourself who nurtures life!"

The four Pokémon nodded. Of course, they wanted to go with their good friend. They had already fulfilled their promise to help Diancie find Xerneas, and now there was nothing left for them to do.

The two Charcadet each flipped onto the backs of the Swirlix and followed Xerneas, disappearing from Ash and Diancie's sight.

"They're gone!" Bonnie said.

"It feels like a dream," Serena said, a little dazed.

Ash excitedly jumped to Diancie's side. "Diancie, have you mastered the Fairy Aura? Can you create a Sacred Diamond?"

Minister Dace and Marilynn also surrounded them with expectant faces.

"Princess!"

"Princess!"

…

Diancie said uncertainly, "I don't know, I'll try!"

Ash nodded repeatedly, "Try it quickly!"

Just as Diancie stretched out its hands, wanting to see if it could create a Sacred Diamond, a shadow suddenly darted over, grabbed it, and sped away into the distance.

"Princess!"

Minister Dace cried out in panic.

When Ash and the others saw the shadow clearly, they realized it was a Greninja.

Immediately afterward, a man in ninja garb appeared beside the Greninja.

"It's you!" Ash shouted angrily.

It was Lyler, the thief who had been pursuing Diancie, who had kidnapped it.

"I'll take Diancie," Lyler said.

As Lyler's words fell, two Iron-Masked Ninjas appeared, holding ropes. Lyler and Greninja, with Diancie, flew away, pulling the Iron-Masked Ninjas' ropes.

"Chase!" Ash shouted.

As he spoke, he, Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie chased after them with the four Carbink.

Under Ash and his friends' pursuit, Lyler flew all the way into the depths of the forest, unknowingly arriving at a desolate land.

Here, not a single blade of grass grew, and withered trees were everywhere.

If Swirlix and Charcadet were here, they would surely recognize that this was the place Xerneas had warned them not to approach.

To avoid Ash and his friends, Lyler entered an underground cave.

The cave was dimly lit, with a pool in the center. Lyler hid behind a rock by the pool.

Diancie said anxiously, "Do you want diamonds? I can give you them, but please let me go. I still have my country and people waiting for me to save! Please."

However, Lyler didn't have a chance to answer Diancie's request.

At this moment, a Yanmega flew into the cave, its tail lightly touching the surface of the pool.

In the next second, raging flames surged from the depths of the cave. Fortunately, Greninja was quick-witted and took Lyler away from the fire.

A woman in a red mage's robe walked out with a Delphox. She was Marilyn, another thief who had been pursuing Diancie.

The Yanmega quickly grabbed Diancie and flew it to Marilyn's side. It turned out that Yanmega was Marilyn's Pokémon.

"Marilyn!" Lyler gritted his teeth.

Marilyn, holding Diancie, was carried by the Yanmega and flew up, wanting to leave the cave. She hovered in mid-air and said to Lyler with a smile:

"Lyler, you look so ~ handsome ~ when you're angry."

However, before Marilyn could fly out, Lyler's two Iron-Masked Ninjas appeared above her, each firing a Shadow Ball at Marilyn and Yanmega.

Marilyn was hit by the impact and fell into the pool with Diancie.

At the same time, Delphox attacked Lyler and Greninja again, knocking them into the pool as well.

What Marilyn and Lyler didn't know was that, at the moment they fell into the water, a dark force gradually dyed the pool water dark red.

At the same time, a black cocoon that had been slumbering at the bottom of the water began to slowly rise.

Just then, Satoshi, who heard the commotion, rushed over. He leaned over the entrance of the cave and shouted at Diancie:

"Diancie, are you okay?"

Diancie shook its head, "I'm okay!"

It tried its best to pull its hand back, wanting to escape from Marilyn's side, but Marilyn held onto it tightly, not giving it a chance at all.

Seeing this, Satoshi shouted, "Diancie, wait, I'll come save you."

As he said that, he released his Luchabull, who glided into the cave.

After Satoshi landed in the pool, he grabbed Diancie's other hand and snatched it back from Marilyn's grasp.

However, what he didn't notice was that the moment he entered the pool, the dark red water gradually began to turn black.

"Diancie, let's go!"

With that, Satoshi picked up Diancie, and Luchabull carried them into the air.

However, at that moment, a Shadow Ball appeared out of nowhere and hit Luchabull, knocking Satoshi and Luchabull into the water.

Diancie was then grabbed by a mechanical arm.

"Ehehehehe ~ ~" Jessie, James, and Meowth appeared at the entrance of the cave at the same time, making strange laughter.

It turned out to be Team Rocket.

A Pumpkaboo floated beside Jessie; it was the one who had just fired the Shadow Ball.

"We'll take Diancie," Jessie said triumphantly.

Lyle: "You think you can leave? No way!"

Marilyn: "Leave Diancie behind!"

The two's Delphox and Greninja simultaneously launched attacks on Team Rocket. Fire blasts and Water Shurikens hit Team Rocket's hot air balloon, instantly causing it to leak air.

"Ahhhhh ~ ~"

Jessie, James, and Meowth screamed and fell into the water.

Diancie was not spared either.

The moment they fell into the water, the pool was completely dyed even darker black.

James stared blankly at the pool, "Hey, don't you think there's something wrong with this water?"

Jessie was stunned when she heard this, "Now that you mention it, there really is. What's going on?"

With James's reminder, Satoshi, Lyle, and Marilyn finally noticed something was wrong.

Just then, a ripple spread out from the surface of the water, followed by a black cocoon floating to the surface.

Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie, with four Carbink, finally arrived.

Diancie's Minister leaned over the entrance of the cave, shouting at Satoshi and Diancie with a terrified expression, "Princess, Satoshi, get out of there! It's the Cocoon of Destruction!"

Hearing this, Satoshi and Diancie's expressions changed, while Team Rocket, Lyle, and Marilyn looked blank.

"Those who disturb the Cocoon of Destruction's slumber will be punished by its wrath!" Diancie's Minister shouted.

Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie also anxiously urged Satoshi and Diancie to leave. Hearing this, Satoshi quickly pulled Diancie and ran towards the shore.

Even at this point, the ignorant Marilyn and Lyle were still after Diancie.

Team Rocket, on the other hand, sensed that something was wrong and quickly ran out of the cave with ropes.

Marilyn grabbed Yanmega and flew up, taking advantage of Satoshi's inattention to grab Diancie and fly out.

How could Lyle let her get her way? He quickly ordered Greninja to knock her down.

Marilyn fell into the water again, splashing a huge wave in the pool.

Finally, with a roar, the black giant cocoon floated into the air, transforming into a giant bird-like Pokémon in a burst of light.

This Pokémon had a majestic face, a cold expression, and seemingly no emotion in its icy eyes.

Its entire body was composed of black and red, with two curved horns on its head, and claw-like feathers on its wide wings and slender tail. Its claws were as sharp and powerful as an eagle's.

"Yveltal!" Diancie's Minister shouted.

That's right, this Pokémon was the embodiment of destruction—Yveltal!

Yveltal gently flapped its wings, its icy eyes sweeping over everyone and every Pokémon present.

"This is Yveltal…" Satoshi said with shock.

The greedy Lyle took the opportunity to grab Diancie, and two Ninjask carried them out of the cave.

Seeing this, Marilyn chased after them with Yanmega.

At this point, they still didn't realize the seriousness of the situation.

"Agh ~ ~"

Finally, Yveltal roared and flew out of the cave, soaring into the sky.

"Diancie!"

Satoshi shouted and had Luchabull carry him after Lyle.

As soon as Satoshi flew out of the cave, he saw Yveltal attacking Lyle.

A black pillar of energy was controlled by Yveltal and swept across, and everywhere the pillar of energy swept would become gray and white due to the loss of life force.

This was the powerful power of the God of Death, the God of Destruction. It would draw on the vitality of all things.

When the black energy pillar swept over, Lyle knew that he could not resist, and subconsciously closed his eyes.

Fortunately, Greninja rushed over at this time, and it and two Ninjask pounced on Lyle, blocking Yveltal's attack.

The black energy pillar dissipated, and Greninja and the two Ninjask turned into gray and white stone statues, without a trace of life.

"Greninja, Ninjask!" Lyle said with grief.

Diancie, who was also protected, ran away from Lyle, who could no longer care about Diancie.

Diancie hadn't run far before Marilyn caught up again, and Marilyn picked it up, wanting to leave the forest.

At this time, Marilyn hadn't realized that she was also being targeted by Yveltal.

A black energy pillar struck suddenly.

Delphox suddenly appeared at this time, waving the wooden stick in its hand, controlling the fire pillar to strike at the incoming black energy pillar.

But how could it withstand Yveltal's attack?

After an explosion, Delphox and Yanmega, who had just arrived, turned into gray and white stone statues together.

"Delphox, Yanmega!" Marilyn said with horror.

However, Yveltal's attack struck again, and she and Diancie had to flee for their lives.

Marilyn hadn't run far before she met Lyle, who was also fleeing for his life.

Marilyn said crying, "What kind of Pokémon is this? It's so scary!"

Lyle smiled bitterly, "Escaping is the most important thing."

But as soon as he finished speaking, Yveltal's beam of light fell, instantly submerging them, and the two lost their lives and turned into stone statues.

On the other side, Satoshi and Pikachu found Diancie. At this time, the rampaging Yveltal was already treating everything as a target of attack.

Large swaths of forest and countless Pokémon were drained of their lives by its attacks and turned into stone statues.

Diancie's Minister looked at the tragic situation in front of him and said in horror, "The Great Extinction is being re-enacted!"

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Marilyn's Yanmega:

Lyle's Ninjask:

Satoshi's Luchabull: