Rayquaza's Thoughts

"Roar~?"

Seeming to notice Mark's expression, Rayquaza also realized something was wrong with itself. It used its claws to scrape at the charred residue on its body and soon noticed its black carapace and dragon scales.

Why had it turned black?

Rayquaza recalled the story Mark had told it, something about a black Rayquaza. Had it become a Shiny Rayquaza?

Rayquaza's doubts were quickly answered. Jirachi and Mew paused their treatment of Rayquaza's burns in turn and congratulated it.

"You're a Shiny Pokemon! Rayquaza, you've become a Shiny Pokemon too! A black Rayquaza is super cool! Congratulations!"

"Mew~ Mew~!"

It was not just Jirachi and Mew. Celebi, Leafeon, and the other Pokemon who had been helping treat Rayquaza all offered their congratulations as well.

If there was any Pokemon that was unhappy, it was Hoopa, who was secretly peeking through the window on the Gym Second Floor.

Hoopa had been in a great mood after seeing Mewtwo fail to challenge Saturn, then watching Rayquaza challenge the sun and end up charred all over. But then it suddenly discovered that Rayquaza had become a Shiny Pokemon, and Hoopa felt deeply unbalanced.

Rayquaza was already so strong, and it was incredibly popular too, ranking among the world's three most popular Pokemon all year round. It was even extremely strong in the game "Pokemon Battle"...

Why did Rayquaza get to become a Shiny Rayquaza while it was still an ordinary Pokemon?

Why?!

Hoopa Confined's jealousy caught Mark's attention. Mark turned slightly and saw Hoopa Confined duck back from the window on the Gym Second Floor.

In the rest area on the Gym Second Floor, Hoopa Confined continued writing furiously, madly signing its name.

Compared to a short while ago, Hoopa Confined's signing speed had unknowingly improved a little. However, consumed by jealousy, Hoopa