Groudon: Jirachi Really Is a Kind Little Guy (Part 2)

Although Mark's many Pokémon showed no intent to attack, and Mewtwo, Calyrex, and the others quickly returned to their Pokeballs after appearing, Groudon still felt immense pressure.

Before it knew it, Groudon took two small steps back.

Mark flew in front of Groudon at just the right moment. "Don't be nervous. We don't mean you any harm, nor are we here to bully you. When Rayquaza asked you for your territory earlier, it didn't really want it. It was only to get you to come up from underground so I could ask you about and discuss a few things.

"As for why I didn't go underground to find you, firstly, finding you down there would have been troublesome. Secondly, underground is your home ground. If you suddenly used your power to attack or something, that would have been troublesome too."

"Roar~!"

Rayquaza let out a Dragon Roar and nodded at Groudon. It did not actually like underground territory; its earlier demand for territory had only been a joke.

"Roar~!!"

Rayquaza let out another Dragon Roar.

This time, along with the roar, a tawny energy appeared around Rayquaza's body and swiftly flowed into Groudon.

Rayquaza returned the territory it had demanded from Groudon.

"Roar~"

Groudon let out a contented sound.

Although Groudon's stance had not changed, as its territory and power returned, its presence somehow became much heavier, giving off the feeling of an immovable mountain.

Groudon's demeanor also changed in the process, becoming imposing and majestic.

Until...

"Why does Shaymin feel like Groudon got heavier? Doesn't that make it even less able to fly?"

"Huh? Now that Shaymin mentions it, Jirachi feels the same way. Groudon really does look heavier."

"No wonder Lord Hoopa couldn't lift Groudon!"

"Mi-yoh, mi-yoh~!"

The voices of the little ones rang out again.

"ROAR~~!!"

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