As the guardian of the World Tree and one of the oldest Pokémon, Mew possessed the genes of almost every Pokémon. It could also draw on the World Tree's natural energy to cleanse all negative emotions!
That was why it liked humans with pure, kind hearts who loved nature.
It was also why human emotions always drew it in, sending it roaming all over the world and earning it the nickname "the street loafer."
Yet greed and pride, two of humanity's most primal seven deadly sins, constantly influenced everything humans did.
Some people could control their desires, and so they became strong.
Others were always controlled by their desires, and their ends were often miserable!
Tabitha and Matt were just such people, driven by the gains before them to act at precisely the wrong moment.
And the result was!
"Wooo!!!"
Ninetales's thoughts grew even more confused as reason and resentment clashed relentlessly deep within its heart!
Its long tails lashed incessantly, and black energy poured from its body once again like a smokescreen!
Whether deliberately or not, Ninetales's tails swept straight into Tabitha and the others gathered around the sealing stone, leaving them utterly bewildered!
"Damn it! Camerupt! Heavy Slam!"
Tabitha roared through gritted teeth, clenching his fists in frustration.
We were so close!
Camerupt stamped both hooves, flames spraying from its back. A metallic sheen flashed across its massive body, powerful currents sweeping around it as it lowered its head and charged into the incoming tail!
Bang!
They collided violently, their tremendous strength pushing against each other!
But in the end, Ninetales had the upper hand!
If one tail was not enough, then it would use another!
Watching Camerupt steadily lose ground, Matt's cold eyes flickered. Finally, he commanded Muk in an icy voice.
"Muk! Dark Pulse! Everyone else,