I Can't Do Anything...

Feebas's earthy yellow body floated on the water's surface, her blue fins seeming to droop sadly.

(._.)EMO.

From the way Feebas looked, she had obviously shut herself off.

"Don't be scared. Those two people were caught by Alakazam and Gardevoir too. They'll wait for your brother and sister to return and deal with them."

Su Hao's way of comforting her was a little clumsy. To be honest, he had never comforted anyone before.

After all, the people around him were either optimists or very strong. Carbink and Incineroar had never been like this either.

(*￣︿￣)[No, it's just that I feel like I'm too weak right now... Without my brother and sister, I can't do anything.]

Su Hao was a little surprised. He had originally thought Feebas had been traumatized by being captured.

"At least you bravely stepped forward when Dratini and the others were taken away, didn't you?"

"As for strength, as long as you want it and train hard, you'll improve." Su Hao comforted her.

Indeed, if Feebas wanted to become stronger, then with Latios and Latias backing her, there would be no difficulty at all before Champion Level. She could advance without any obstacles.

Most Feebas were produced by Feebas breeding with one another. Only a very small number were born from fully evolved Milotic.

At the same time, Feebas born from Milotic received their parents' meticulous care. Compared to those Feebas born to live in muddy water, they were undoubtedly fortunate.

But the Feebas before Su Hao had received even better treatment.

Ever since she had been picked up by Latios and Latias while still in her egg, she had had two Tier 2 Legendaries backing her. Within the Secret Realm governed by her brother and sister, she had wanted for nothing.

As if she had grown up in a jar of honey, she had never known hardship.

With her brother and sister supporting her, the various Pseudo-Legendaries and Pokémon living in the Secret Realm had all indulged her greatly.

Naturally, she had never wanted to become stronger. She had always felt that living like this was quite nice.

Until that night, when she returned home and did not see her brother or sister, she idly blew bubbles by the water.

Suddenly, a strange black ripple flashed past, and the nearby Pokémon all fell into an even deeper sleep.

She knew that she possessed the protection bestowed upon her by her brother and sister. As long as the opponent was not stronger than Latios and Latias, all mental Status Conditions were ineffective against her.

When she saw Dratini, a companion who usually played with her, being taken away by those bad people, she anxiously charged at the leader.

Never before had Feebas understood so clearly just how powerless she was.

She was effortlessly caught by the Pokémon beside that person. Even the Water Pulse she unleashed with all her strength could not break through its defenses.

Then she had been locked inside that pitch-black iron cage.

Feebas was not afraid. She believed that Brother Latios and Sister Latias would come save her.

She was merely disappointed in herself.

I... can't do anything.

From the time she was in that pitch-black iron cage until she was rescued by the human she had a favorable impression of, she had been thinking.

After thinking for a long time, she had determined her goal.

I want to become very strong, even stronger than Brother Latios and Sister Latias!

Then, this time, I'll protect my own home and repay the human who saved me and my companions.

"So you want to become stronger, and you're asking me to help you?"

Su Hao sat on a rock, hugging his knees as he looked at Feebas, who had asked him to help train her.

"Wurururu." [Yes, the Sparkly One and Big Tiger behind you were both raised by you, right?]

[I can feel that they didn't spend much time growing to their current level...]

Feebas paused before continuing.

[I heard Brother and Sister say that humans have a profession called Trainer, which can help Pokémon become stronger.]

[So, I want to ask you to help me become stronger.]

Feebas's determination was unwavering.

"Of course. I'd be happy to."

Before Latios and Latias returned, Su Hao knew he would probably remain on this island for a while.

Pokémon: [Feebas]

Type: [Water-type]

Gender: [♀]

Ability: [Adaptability]

Level: [23]

Item: [None]

Moves: [Splash, Tackle, Mirror Coat, Icy Wind, Water Pulse, Dragon Pulse]

Feebas's status panel had not changed at all from when Su Hao had seen it a few days ago.

Su Hao understood that for Feebas, becoming stronger in her current form was far too difficult.

After thinking for a moment, he took out his phone and found a picture of Milotic and Feebas underwater, holding it before Feebas.

Milotic, Feebas

"Feebas, did you know that you have an evolved form?" Su Hao asked.

[I know. Brother and Sister once asked me whether I wanted to evolve into Milotic.]

"I think that with your current strength, you can absolutely evolve into Milotic."

"After evolving, your physique, energy, and moves will undergo a qualitative leap. Your Combat Power will become stronger as well."

Su Hao looked at Feebas and sincerely voiced his opinion.

[Evolve...]

Feebas hesitated for a long time before making her decision.

[I... am willing.]

"Good. I'll help you too, but I suggest waiting until Latios and Latias return before evolving."

Su Hao felt that evolution was a major matter. Latios and Latias needed to take a look first.

[Do you know when they will return?]

Ever since Feebas had returned, she had not seen Latios or Latias. She could only ask Su Hao, whom they had entrusted with saving her.

"Do you know about the Heart's Drop Gem? They're currently busy purifying the Heart's Drop Gem that those bad people contaminated."

"They'll return once the purification is finished."

Next, Su Hao told Feebas everything he had learned when the two Legendary Pokémon entrusted him with the task in the city.