In the end, Hydreigon didn't get his way.
Baimu had come to solve a problem, not create another one.
The conflict at the heart of the Ancient Quarry was simple—
The wild Garchomp population had lost its habitat.
Why it had vanished still needed investigating, but if he could find a way to get them back there, the problem should be solved.
"I'm glad you like my Hydreigon, but he doesn't like you. So please give up."
Baimu pulled free of the Hisuian Goodra Alpha's embrace and delivered the verdict without mercy.
Then he called to the Garchomp Leader, "Hey! You over there! Take me to your colony's habitat in a bit."
"Garchomp?"
Garchomp snapped out of his grief and glanced at Baimu, who was covered in slime. He hid the envy in his eyes and agreed.
He hadn't forgotten how Baimu had introduced himself—as an envoy sent by Hisuian Electrode, the "Cave King." With his lovesick mind, Garchomp couldn't tell whether that was true, but in the world of Pokémon, strength said everything.
Meanwhile...
Blissey and Shiny Gengar worked together to heal the Garchomp and Hisuian Goodra taken down by Draco Meteor.
"Goodra..."
"Garchomp..."
Both groups were grateful to the two round Pokémon, though they couldn't help looking at Hydreigon with fear.
He was too strong.
He had wiped them all out on his own.
Were their leaders going to be taken away just like that?
The dragon Pokémon watched Baimu talk with the Garchomp Leader and the Hisuian Goodra Alpha. Then they saw the Garchomp Leader bring the human over.
"Garchomp!"
Garchomp roared to his companions from afar.
The dragons exchanged puzzled looks.
Go back?
Back where?
The Garchomp didn't understand until their leader repeated himself.
"Garchomp!"
"Gabite!"
Some of the Garchomp and Gabite grew agitated.
They had