After the crisis was successfully resolved, countless green motes of light swiftly separated from Zygarde like a sky full of stars.
Carrying hope and vitality, they returned to every corner of Kalos to continue nurturing and protecting the land.
Squishy and Z2 also ended their fusion, returning to their original forms.
However, having expended so much energy in the battle, they had to enter a period of dormancy to recover their strength.
Though reluctant to leave, Squishy still had to part with Bonnie for a while.
"Bonnie, the journey I shared with you will remain etched in my heart forever. It also gave me a deeper understanding of humans!"
"I'm so glad I met you!"
Squishy spoke from the heart. Despite being utterly exhausted, Squishy still made every effort to hold on and share those feelings with Bonnie.
"I feel the same way. I'm so glad I met you."
"Squishy, you're the most special to me, too!"
Tears glimmered in Bonnie's eyes as she waved goodbye to Squishy, her face full of reluctance.
"Bai Shi, I thank you for the aid you offered earlier! It was your actions, along with those of the others, that changed my view of humanity!"
Z2 also nodded to Bai Shi in gratitude for rescuing Z2 from Prism Tower.
"It was my honor to be of service! Thank you for setting aside past grievances and saving the Kalos Region, and indeed the entire planet."
Bai Shi bowed slightly, offering his reply with great respect and humility.
His relationship with Z2 was nowhere near as close as the bond between Squishy and Bonnie.
Even though he had helped Z2, that was no reason to become arrogant or presume upon that favor.
"It seems Z1 was right. Humans are not entirely without merit. At least some of