A New Future

Hu Yang had left in such a hurry before that he had never properly said goodbye to these old friends.

Legendary Pokémon all had their own things to do. They traveled the world, only occasionally stopping briefly on Ecological Island.

Hu Yang looked up and gently stroked Entei's large furry head. "Have you been doing well lately?"

Entei's mane drifted in the wind as it gazed solemnly at the young man before slowly telling him what had happened after he left.

After he had gone, Ecological Island had become quiet. Many Pokémon had left and returned to their former lives.

Ho-Oh still scattered Rainbow Wings across the world, selecting suitable humans to take part in the Rainbow Hero trials.

And Entei, Raikou, Suicune, and Marshadow still helped Ho-Oh assess the qualifications of those chosen people.

Hearing that, Hu Yang smiled. Entei had always been like this.

He looked up, his gaze passing over Suicune, Raikou, and Marshadow before finally settling on Ho-Oh.

Hu Yang said to it, "Now I finally understand why you appeared by my side back then and gave the Rainbow Wing to Cramorant."

Ho-Oh let out a clear cry, its expression both gentle and proud.

Ho-Oh had met many humans throughout its life, as well as many Rainbow Heroes.

But in its heart, the young man before it was the finest Rainbow Hero of them all.

"So, does that make me the best employee of the Ho-Oh Guard?" Hu Yang raised an eyebrow. "Doesn't Lord Ho-Oh plan to give me an Employee of the Year award?"

Though it could tell he was joking, Ho-Oh could not help but seriously consider it.

A reward...

The only reward it seemed to have that was worth giving was a Rainbow Wing, capable of bringing people good fortune and favor.

However,