He had thought the process would be troublesome, but Cheng Tian had overthought it. When he climbed the hill ahead with Su Han and the Pokémon, he discovered a black figure floating conspicuously above the beach not far away.
"D-Darkrai?!" Cheng Tian's mouth fell open in astonishment. Darkrai had its back to them. It also seemed to be controlling someone. After tossing that person onto a boat in front of it, it sent the boats out to sea one by one.
Suddenly, as though it had sensed something, Darkrai whipped its head around and instantly spotted the two people standing on the hillside. Its pupils contracted sharply, and it seemed to freeze for a moment.
Just as Cheng Tian thought it might attack, Darkrai suddenly swayed, looking as though it almost toppled over. At the same time, a black ring of light burst from its body, instantly expanding hundreds of times over and sweeping across the entire island at a terrifying size.
"Ugh!" Cheng Tian's vision went black, and he fainted on the spot.
"A-Tian!" Su Han cried out and immediately caught him. Yet the other Pokémon all collapsed as well, falling fast asleep.
"Rotom?! What's going on, Rotom!" Rotom was terrified. Had Darkrai already launched an attack?!
Darkrai inwardly cursed. It had caused trouble for others again. Just then, it noticed the anxious Su Han on the hillside.
H-how is that possible?!
She's actually fine!
Darkrai vanished, then instantly appeared before Su Han and Rotom. Rotom jumped in fright. Feeling the immense power radiating from it, Rotom shouted in panic, "You! What are you trying to do?!"
Darkrai looked at Su Han, then at Cheng Tian in her arms. It was just about to reach out a hand when Su Han suddenly raised her head. A purplish-black Aura Sphere