Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [277]

What does it feel like to be stared down by both Groudon and Kyogre?

August couldn’t speak for anyone else, but personally, he just felt… incredibly wronged.

Sure, he had used the [Red and Blue Orbs] to exert a bit of control over them earlier—technically true.

But he hadn’t attacked them. They were always going to fight after waking up. All he did was speed things up a little…

So why did it suddenly feel like he was the villain here?

At first, the Trainers nearby thought Groudon and Kyogre were targeting all of them—trying to take down every last one of Hoenn’s strongest in one fell swoop. But when they scattered to avoid the attack, it became clear: the two ancient Pokémon were locked on one person alone.

August.

Everyone turned to stare at him, puzzled.

Why the hell is he drawing all the aggro?

Maybe it was the Team Rocket uniform?

Speculation ran wild.

Steven, who knew August had brought Groudon and Kyogre to Sootopolis, was already piecing things together.

And Gary, who knew August better than anyone, just raised a thumb.

He was absolutely certain August had stirred something up.

Though he couldn't begin to imagine what exactly August had done to make Groudon and Kyogre—mortal enemies for ages—suddenly forget their feud and focus entirely on him.

Must’ve been incredible, whatever it was.

Gary deeply regretted not insisting on joining August in the Seafloor Cavern.

He’d missed all the fireworks.

Under the weight of everyone’s stares, August's face darkened.

All I did was speed up their reunion and ask them politely not to destroy the local ecosystem along the way…

But before he could say anything—

“ROAARRR—!”

Apparently, Groudon and Kyogre had come to an agreement.

The two ancient Pokémon locked onto August’s location, and then—

Kyogre slapped its massive fins against the sea, raising a tidal wave. Groudon opened its maw and charged a raging fireball in its throat.

Their target was perfectly synchronized.

August.

Staring at these two working in coordinated rage, August felt his scalp go numb.

So much for sitting back and watching the show.

Guess I’ve got no choice.

If he started this mess, he’d have to end it.

“Stand back. I’ve got this.”

Without hesitation, August hurled a Poké Ball into the air.

A burst of white light flashed—and in the blink of an eye, a whip-like tail lashed out, slicing through both flame and wave like paper.

“SKREEEE—!”

Rayquaza coiled in midair, its [Air Lock] ability flaring to life. A strange force blanketed the area. The pounding rain and scorching sun still lingered in the sky, but those near the battlefield no longer felt the violent shifts of temperature or pressure.

Steven silently slipped the Poké Ball in his hand back into his pocket.

Rayquaza’s appearance electrified the Trainers around them.

Some had seen August’s Rayquaza before, but most had only heard rumors.

Now, seeing it with their own eyes—the legendary Pokémon that, in myth, had ended Groudon and Kyogre’s battles multiple times—they felt a wave of relief.

It stood with them. At least, it stood with humanity.

August couldn’t hear the crowd’s thoughts. His focus was entirely on the two titans before him.

Rayquaza let out another roar, warning Groudon and Kyogre to cut the nonsense and go back to sleep in their underwater cave.

But they weren’t having it.

Not only did they not retreat, their battle intent intensified.

Part of it was resentment—August had used the orbs to forcibly control them, then retreated like it was no big deal. That kind of manipulation left them simmering.

The other reason was ancient history.

They had always hated Rayquaza.

Every time they clashed, Rayquaza would show up and shut it down. And now, here it was again—ruining their chance to teach that arrogant human a lesson.

Well, not this time.

For once, they were on the same page.

And they attacked.

Kyogre slapped the water again, sending a high-pressure pulse of liquid shimmering with strange energy toward Rayquaza.

[Water Pulse]

Seeing them fight back instead of back off, Rayquaza’s eyes narrowed.

It was pissed.

It opened its jaws and fired a violet beam of energy directly into Kyogre’s [Water Pulse].

The two attacks collided mid-air, exploding into a burst of mist and dragon energy—creating a deadly, shimmering halo of purple in the sky.

Rayquaza’s move had clearly overpowered Kyogre’s.

[Dragon Pulse] crushed the Water Pulse and forced Kyogre back.

Just as it was about to take a direct hit, Groudon, who had finally clambered into the city proper, stood atop a ruined building and hurled a barrage of mud.

[Mud Shot]

It didn’t do much damage, but it was perfect for being an absolute nuisance.

The dirty, yellow-brown mud arced toward Rayquaza, who was still engaged with Kyogre. To avoid getting slimed, Rayquaza was forced to break off and dodge, abandoning its assault.

With a flick of its tail, Rayquaza summoned a whirlwind, sucking the mud into the vortex and dispersing Groudon’s interference.

Meanwhile, Kyogre recovered. Its huge body twisted in the sea, then suddenly rocketed upward in a column of water.

[Liquidation]

Not to be outdone, Groudon unleashed a massive [Fire Blast] from its mouth.

Rayquaza didn’t dodge this time—not with August and the others behind him.

Instead, it spun in the air and launched twin [Air Slashes] to cut through the [Fire Blast], while its claw—shimmering with purple Dragon energy—came down on Kyogre’s glowing forehead.

Chhhk!

Rayquaza tore through the [Fire Blast], and [Dragon Claw] slashed three deep marks into Kyogre’s head.

Kyogre: “???”

You’re ignoring Groudon just to slap me?!

Furious, Kyogre took the hit and blasted Rayquaza with a point-blank [Hydro Pump].

…

“Dragon God… so powerful…”

Zinnia trembled as she watched Rayquaza fight two titans at once. Her body shivered. She clenched her thighs together.

She wished she could take August’s place—commanding the Dragon God to crush Groudon and Kyogre, becoming the hero of Hoenn, then using that fame to bankrupt the Devon Corporation.

But no one noticed her moment of madness. They were too busy being awestruck by Rayquaza's performance—holding its own against two titans who had left them completely helpless.

One by one, they turned to look at the man standing atop the cliff behind Rayquaza.

And a shared sense of defeat welled up inside them.

How is he also a Trainer? What kind of cosmic joke is this?

But their thoughts were interrupted—

Not by the battle—but by Gary’s voice.

“This is Champion Gary Oak of the Indigo League, bringing you a live broadcast of Rayquaza versus Groudon and Kyogre, right here in Sootopolis!”

Everyone turned.

Gary was holding up a stabilizer, recording the battlefield.

Everyone: “???”

You’re giving a play-by-play? NOW?

August noticed too—but didn’t stop him.

A battle like this should be recorded.

As for Gary’s commentary… he could always mute it later.

Right now, August had more pressing problems—Rayquaza was strong, but taking on both Groudon and Kyogre wasn’t easy. The pressure was mounting.

If the fight dragged on, they’d be in trouble.

He had two options.

First, he could call in Mewtwo. Even in base form, Mewtwo’s support would tip the balance in Rayquaza’s favor.

But the downside? Too slow. Ancient Pokémon were stamina monsters—this could turn into a multi-day slugfest.

And August didn’t have days.

So he leaned toward the second option.

“Rayquaza!” he called.

Rayquaza heard his voice. It fired off another [Dragon Pulse], piercing the tidal wave Kyogre had raised, then twisted in the air to dodge Groudon’s [Fire Blast]. As it did, it hovered briefly before August.

August leapt forward, landing on Rayquaza’s head—and pulled a scroll from his pocket.

"My scroll!"

Zinnia’s voice echoed in his head through a psychic link with Mew.

Seeing this, she clutched her chest—her massive conscience throbbing in pain.

What hurt more than someone else riding her Dragon God?

Someone else riding her Dragon God while using her item.

Pain.

So much pain!

August heard Zinnia’s anguished cries in his mind, and for some reason… it felt weirdly satisfying.

I’m not awakening some kind of new kink… right?

Despite the inner monologue, his hands didn’t falter.

He was already recognized by Rayquaza and had mastered [Mega Evolution]. All he needed was the finishing touch.

He gripped the end of the scroll, then unfurled it with both hands.

A radiant light burst from the scroll.

Rayquaza’s eyes locked onto the light—and resonated.

Crafted by ancient humans using unknown methods, the scroll imprinted the [Dragon Ascent] move into Rayquaza’s mind, awakening the power hidden in its body.

FWOOOM—

A brilliant glow engulfed Sootopolis.

First, sharp jaws jutted from the light. Then came a more ornate face, followed by four golden energy streamers that extended from its jaw fins.

Rayquaza had [Mega Evolved].

Instantly, the weather locked by its [Air Lock] unraveled.

Wild currents surged from its body.

Rain clouds and harsh sunlight alike were torn apart and swallowed into the turbulence.

[Delta Stream]—Mega Rayquaza’s exclusive ability.

The skies above Sootopolis twisted into chaos.

No—not just the skies.

The entire atmosphere above Sootopolis was now under the rule of [Delta Stream], a paradise for Flying-types where their weaknesses ceased to exist.

Standing atop Mega Rayquaza’s head, August could feel the link between them intensify.

It was similar to the connection he had with Mega Mewtwo—but deeper. Stronger.

And much more draining.

Okay, that last part sounded kind of braggy…

Below, the Gym Leaders shielded their eyes, stunned by Rayquaza’s new form.

Had they seen correctly…? [Mega Evolution]?

Rayquaza can [Mega Evolve]?!

Only Steven, who had been present during Rayquaza’s capture, knew about its Mega form—but even he was shocked to see it now.

Sabrina and Blue exchanged a look, quietly relieved.

Gary had only one thought in his head:

“SO. COOL.”

As for Zinnia…

“Dragon God… [Mega Evolution]… Dragon God … [Mega Evolution]…”

She crouched in a corner, muttering mindlessly, drawing circles in the dirt.

[Delta Stream] distorted the atmosphere, dampening Groudon and Kyogre’s environmental control. Their power over the battlefield weakened drastically.

They both felt it—and they hated it.

Staring up at Mega Rayquaza, they wanted to revert to their Primal forms—show this lizard that they weren’t to be messed with either.

But…

They could sense the Red and Blue Orbs inside August’s backpack.

The key items were in the enemy’s hands.

Nothing they could do.

Groudon and Kyogre exchanged a glance—and a silent message passed between them.

Still want to fight?

Let’s just surrender, yeah?

Even in its regular form, Rayquaza had held its own.

Now that it had [Mega Evolved]?

Yeah. No.

They both took a step back, clearly trying to disengage.

But…

Rayquaza tilted its head—and grinned.

A wide, savage smile.

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T/N: heh in the cobblemon server i have a mega ray ray too heh

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