No Fighting Fair

On the thirty-ninth day after returning to the Orange Islands, it rained heavily.

Early in the morning, the rain poured down in torrents, shrouding the entire world.

Yu Hai woke from his sleep, rubbed his bleary eyes, and looked out at the pouring rain beyond the window.

The rain had fallen on and off for three whole days. Raindrops as large as beans battered the windows with a crackling patter.

He could not help frowning, secretly wondering whether that mischievous Zapdos was up to no good again, keeping Mikan Island tightly wrapped in a curtain of rain.

After all, the Orange Islands had always enjoyed a warm and pleasant climate. Even half a day of rainfall was rare under normal circumstances. This kind of continuous downpour was truly abnormal.

He sighed helplessly. Zapdos was not here, so there was no way to confirm it even if he wanted to. His heart was filled with worry, and he could only call Zapdos back first. Despite the heavy rain outside, he had no choice but to go out today.

After washing up, he went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the Pokémon. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of food as the Pokémon gathered around him, crying out cheerfully.

After everyone finished breakfast amid the lively atmosphere, Yu Hai brushed the remaining crumbs from his hands, then turned toward Gengar with anticipation in his eyes. "Gengar, go bring Zapdos back. It should be in the rain clouds up in the sky."

Gengar mischievously blinked its scarlet eyes, then flew toward the dark clouds overhead and vanished from Yu Hai's sight.

The rain still fell in a fine drizzle. Dark clouds churned like ink across the gloomy sky. Suddenly, a dazzling bolt of lightning tore through the heavens, followed by a