After sunset, Ash recalled Butterfree and set off home with Pikachu. He looked at the other Poké Ball in his hand, which contained a pink Butterfree.
"Pikachu... what do you think about temporarily entrusting it to May?"
"Pika?"
Pikachu wagged his tail, and his pointed ears twitched.
"A pink Butterfree would definitely be able to participate in the Pokémon Contest..."
Ash waved his hand, feeling more and more that this was a good idea.
As night deepened, their figures disappeared beneath the dark sky.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Dian temporarily sent Vibrava to Fennel at the Dream Research Institute through the Pokémon transfer device, allowing it to study his Move Theory.
He looked at the black Poké Ball in his hand and felt troubled. He didn't feel at ease leaving this Litwick with anyone... Although it was currently asleep, it was still dangerous.
"Mr. Dian, these are your Pokémon. They're all healthy..."
Nurse Joy handed over four Poké Balls with a smile. She hesitated before saying, "That Pupitar should be close to..."
"I know. Thank you."
After thanking her, Dian took back his Poké Balls.
Pupitar was more than close to Evolution. It was actually suppressing its desire for Evolution... because using the power of Evolution was also one part of Dian's plan.
"Dream!"
Misdreavus happily ran out, its ruby-like eyes looking around to see if there was anything fun to play with.
Dian put away the Poké Balls containing Pupitar, Beedrill, and Servine.
He was going somewhere now to check Servine's condition after Evolution and see how the Contrary Ability worked.
Dian glanced at the dark sky and the bright crescent moon. Ignoring the dangers of the forest at night, he headed straight toward the river.
"Riish—"
In the night sky, beneath the moon, a blue bird wrapped