Ch. 1121Stealing Mew's Home
Chapter Summary: “Mew Raids the House”
Key Plot Points and Events
- Baimu stops Scream Tail’s horrifyingly loud “singing,” which is powerful enough to cause murderous impulses even in nearby Pokémon. He asks a group of Soundproof Exploud to teach Scream Tail volume control, offering them food as payment.
- Back at Platinum Silver Mountain, Baimu disciplines Scream Tail and gives it a decibel meter, ordering it to keep its noise below seventy decibels until a soundproof room is built.
- Baimu then leaves with Miraidon and Ogerpon for Citadark Isle, worried because Calyrex and the two Lugia have not returned after several days.
- Mew follows Baimu to Platinum Silver Mountain. It explores the area by transforming into different Pokémon, amusing itself and causing confusion among the Legendary Giants and local Pokémon:
- It disguises itself as a Rookidee and joins Registeel’s bird Pokémon.
- It transforms into a Rhyperior and playfully challenges Regirock to a contest of strength.
- It later disguises itself as a Bidoof to steal unripe melons from Aggron’s melon patch.
- After discovering powerful Pokémon gathered near the villa, Mew challenges Hydreigon to a one-on-one battle. Aggron realizes Mew is causing trouble and organizes others to intervene.
- At Citadark Isle, Baimu discovers that the former volcanic headquarters has been drastically transformed. The lava has disappeared, the island has been leveled, and construction is underway on new facilities and docks.
- Silver, the young Lugia, greets Baimu enthusiastically and leads him to Spectrier and the underwater area where Calyrex and Lugia are working.
- Baimu meets Shelly of Team Aqua, who explains that Calyrex and Lugia are suppressing and redirecting the island’s volcanic activity. Because the underwater temperatures are dangerously high, she warns Baimu against diving down to see them.
Character Developments
- Baimu: Demonstrates a firm, commanding side while handling Scream Tail, recognizing that ordinary gentleness is ineffective with it. He remains responsible toward his Pokémon and concerned about Calyrex and Lugia’s prolonged absence.
- Scream Tail: Shows its stubborn, disruptive personality. It resents Baimu’s restrictions but reluctantly obeys when confronted forcefully. Its dangerous voice remains a major problem.
- Mew: Emerges as playful, mischievous, curious, and fearless. It enjoys transforming, infiltrating the mountain’s Pokémon communities, stealing food, and testing its strength against Regirock and Hydreigon. Although it initially hesitates to follow Baimu because of Scream Tail’s singing, it ultimately seeks out the excitement at his base.
- Registeel and Regirock: Continue acting as guardians of Platinum Silver Mountain. Registeel detects Mew’s true identity, while Regirock responds to Mew’s challenge with curiosity rather than immediate hostility.
- Silver: Has grown larger but remains energetic and affectionate. He eagerly greets Baimu and helps guide him toward the underwater crisis.
- Spectrier: Retains its eerie, stealthy nature, appearing suddenly and even passing through solid objects. Despite its unsettling behavior, it cooperates with Baimu.
- Shelly: Has become an important coordinator in Team Aqua’s rebuilding and construction efforts. She remains friendly toward Baimu but acts cautiously and responsibly by warning him about the dangers beneath Citadark Isle.
Significant Themes
- Discipline versus freedom: Baimu must balance Scream Tail’s desire to express itself with the safety of everyone around it.
- The consequences of power: Scream Tail’s voice and the volcanic energy beneath Citadark Isle both represent dangerous forces that must be controlled rather than simply suppressed or ignored.
- Playfulness and disruption: Mew’s antics bring humor and chaos, showing how curiosity and mischief can unsettle even powerful, well-organized communities.
- Cooperation and responsibility: Team Aqua, Calyrex, Lugia, and Baimu are all working together to manage Citadark Isle’s volcanic threat, emphasizing that large-scale dangers require collective effort.
- Guardianship: The Legendary Giants protect Platinum Silver Mountain, while Calyrex and Lugia protect the surrounding region by redirecting the lava.
Character Interactions
- Baimu physically restrains and negotiates with Scream Tail, then imposes strict rules on its volume.
- He offers food to the Soundproof Exploud in exchange for training Scream Tail.
- Mew secretly observes Regice, disguises itself among Registeel’s birds, and playfully wrestles with Regirock.
- Aggron catches Mew stealing melons, but Mew escapes after revealing its true form.
- Mew accepts Hydreigon’s challenge, prompting Aggron and the other Pokémon to prepare to stop their fight.
- Silver affectionately greets Baimu and leads him toward Spectrier and the submerged work site.
- Baimu reconnects with Shelly, who explains the volcanic situation and warns him that entering the water would be dangerous.