Zygarde Is Mine! (Double Chapter)

Far in the distance, on the ground.

A gigantic creature roughly five or six meters long, resembling a cobra, stood amid the Withered Wood Forest.

Its body was likewise black and red.

It was covered in hexagonal scales. Its head was black, while its body was dark red.

Its eyes were composed of four dark red hexagonal scales, giving it a distinctly technological feel. Behind its head were black decorations resembling those of a Heliolisk, and the tip of its tail split into five branches.

Zygarde's 50% Form!

However, it seemed to have completely lost control of itself and was merely continuously gathering energy.

Thick dark red roots surged up from underground, covering an enormous area and devastating the surrounding environment.

The Zygarde Core on Xia Yan's shoulder naturally noticed this companion brimming with violent energy immediately.

But.

No matter how it called out, Zygarde gave no response.

"It's already under control." Xia Yan's expression darkened.

Whether it was the crimson giant bird Yveltal soaring through the skies or Zygarde coiling across the ground and wielding the authority of order, both were wreaking massive destruction.

Besides those two Pokémon.

The most eye-catching figure was probably the tall person standing beside the black-and-red Zygarde, entirely wrapped in a pitch-black specialized suit. The highly technological mask made it impossible to see who was inside.

When facing attacks from weaker Pokémon, the figure simply used their hands and feet to knock them back.

It wasn't Lysandre.

Xia Yan's heart sank slightly.

Lysandre was still very cautious.

He had not appeared personally. The one leading Team Flare was the tall figure in the special combat suit.

Others might not recognize her, but Xia Yan knew.

Beneath that black combat suit was Emma, whom Looker had been searching for.

A young girl who had simply