Chapter Summaries

Dredo explained that he planned to use Victini and a legendary dragon to restore the ancient Land of the People, but Victini’s power drew Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, and the Swords of Justice to the Sword of the Vale. Ash freed Victini as the legendary Pokémon began fighting, leaving Xia You to assess how to handle the escalating battle.

• Dredo told Ash and Xia You that he intended to use Victini’s energy and a legendary dragon to restart the Dragon Vein and rebuild the Land of the People.
• Ash and Xia You argued with Dredo and fought him, while Victini’s pain and the battle triggered an eruption of its power.
• Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem appeared, followed by Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo.
• Xia You told Ash to free Victini, and Dredo was too stunned by the arrivals to stop him.
• Reshiram and Zekrom began fighting, Kyurem joined them, and the four Swords of Justice gathered nearby.

The Legendary Pokémon’s battle threatened to devastate the area, and Xia You decided to intervene. He sent Mewtwo toward the fighting dragons and Swords of Justice, leaving the others stunned by his Pokémon’s identity and power.

• Keldeo challenged Kyurem, but Kyurem ignored it and continued fighting Reshiram and Zekrom as the Swords of Justice joined the chaotic battle.
• Ash and the others watched from a safe distance while Xia You realized the unstable summoning had likely brought the Legendary Pokémon together.
• Xia You took out a Great Ball and told Ash he intended to stop the battle.
• Xia You released Mewtwo, whose identity and strength shocked Iris, Cilan, and the others.
• Mewtwo flew toward the battlefield without waiting for instructions, eager to face the powerful Pokémon.

Mewtwo arrived at the Sword of the Vale and attacked the Legendary Pokémon battling in the sky, quickly proving it could fight several of them at once. As Mewtwo clashed with Kyurem, Zekrom, and Reshiram, Iris, Cilan, Carlita, her brother, and Ash watched from the platform.

• Mewtwo sensed the Pokémon in the sky and launched a barrage of psychic attacks before reaching them, injuring them with the blasts and shock waves.
• Zekrom recognized Mewtwo from their earlier fight and defended itself, while the other Pokémon stopped underestimating Mewtwo after its opening attack.
• Kyurem and Reshiram attacked Mewtwo together, and Zekrom joined them as Mewtwo dodged and fought back at close range.
• Keldeo kept attacking Kyurem, while the three dragons had to avoid one another's moves as they tried to catch Mewtwo.
• Iris, Cilan, Carlita, and her brother watched in astonishment as Mewtwo fought the Legendary Pokémon, and Ash told Cilan that Mewtwo had once defeated six Mythical and Legendary Pokémon at the Lily of the Valley Conference.

A second, female Mewtwo appeared during the chaotic battle in the sky, prompting the combatants to retreat and leaving the two Mewtwo facing each other. With the danger gone, Xia You and the others turned their attention to Dredo.

• A rift opened above the battle, and another Mewtwo appeared, shocking Ash and the others.
• Xia You recognized the newcomer as the calm, female Mewtwo from Unova and realized that Pokémon from all three Unova movies had gathered.
• Xia You's Mewtwo and the newcomer stopped fighting and stared at each other in disbelief at finding another of their kind.
• Kyurem fled, the Swords of Justice scattered, and Zekrom and Reshiram departed, ending the battle and clearing the sky.
• Xia You told the others to leave the two Mewtwo to themselves and focus on Dredo, who looked ashen as Carita approached.

After Victini stopped the Sword of the Vale from falling, Xia You and the others left before the crowds arrived. He then reassured Cogita that Mewtwo would stay with him and encouraged her to build a sense of belonging in this world.

• Dredo abandoned his plan after Victini was rescued, and Victini guided the Sword of the Vale back to its original position.
• Xia You recalled his Mewtwo after it returned from meeting the other Mewtwo, which then vanished.
• Xia You led the group away before Trainers and onlookers arrived, while Carita and Dredo left separately.
• Ash remembered the festival tournament, and he and the others returned to the starting venue to finish it.
• Xia You told Cogita he believed Mewtwo would not leave him and encouraged her to settle down and become part of this world.

Makomo won the Harvest Festival tournament with Xia You’s Gardevoir and celebrated with the group at a barbecue. After everyone prepared to leave town the next morning, Makomo followed Xia You and Cogita upstairs, unsure why she did not want the night to end.

• Xia You learned that the two Mewtwo had only discussed their origins and why they were in town.
• Makomo defeated Dawn in the final battle with Gardevoir and received the Harvest Festival trophy and produce prizes.
• Xia You suggested using the prizes for dinner, and the group held a barbecue at the inn.
• Ash asked Xia You about his next destination, and Xia You said he was heading northeast while Dawn confirmed she had earned all her Ribbon Medals.
• After the gathering ended, Makomo watched Xia You and Cogita go upstairs, then followed them.

Makomo was caught outside Xia You and Cogita’s room after overhearing them, leaving her unable to face Xia You. After the group reached Somek Town, Xia You contacted Bea and went to meet her as the Fighting type Tournament approached.

• Makomo listened outside Xia You and Cogita’s room, then became too weak to leave before Xia You opened the door and found her there.
• Xia You quietly returned to Cogita and decided not to get beer, while Makomo was left to lose sleep over what had happened.
• The next morning, Ash, Iris, and Cilan left Eindoak Town, followed by Cogita, while Xia You, Makomo, and Dawn continued their journey.
• After arriving in Somek Town two days later, Xia You called Bea and learned that she was training at a nearby field.
• Xia You took Dawn to meet Bea at the training field, where their gazes met through the fence.

Xia You reunited with Bea and learned that she had registered for the Fighting type Tournament, which began the next day. After introducing her to Dawn and Makomo over lunch, he invited Bea to stroll through the busy town with him.

• Xia You greeted Bea at the Training Field and introduced her to Dawn.
• Bea told Xia You that she had registered for the tournament, and Xia You praised her strength and invited her to eat.
• Xia You brought Bea and Dawn to meet Makomo at a nearby restaurant, where Makomo and Bea both acted cautiously around each other.
• After lunch, Dawn and Makomo went to attend to their own affairs, and Xia You invited Bea to stroll through the temporary street market.

Bea and Xia You spent an evening wandering a night market, where Xia You bought her favorite desserts and their closeness made her wonder about his feelings. They returned to the Pokémon Center, and Xia You wished her luck for the next day as Bea treasured the evening.

• Bea walked through the night market with Xia You, growing nervous as she thought of their outing as a date.
• A vendor mistook Bea for Xia You’s girlfriend, and Xia You let the misunderstanding stand while Bea wondered why he did not correct it.
• Xia You chose several desserts for Bea, surprising her by picking foods she loved.
• Bea offered Xia You the first spoonful of pudding, then blushed when she realized how intimate the gesture might seem.
• After wandering the market for over an hour, Bea and Xia You returned to the Pokémon Center, where Xia You wished her luck for the next day.
• Bea watched Xia You return to his room, then held the dessert bag and softly agreed.

Bea entered the Fighting type Tournament in Somek Town, where several capable Trainers competed. She won her first-round match easily and advanced to the second round.

• Xia You, Dawn, and Makomo wished Bea luck as they escorted her to the competitors' entrance.
• Xia You, Dawn, and Makomo found seats in the arena and watched Bea warm up with her Grapploct.
• The Fighting type Tournament began, with Stephan, Burgundy, Langley, Trip, and Bianca among the competitors.
• Don George opened the tournament, and the first-round matchups appeared on the screens.
• Bea defeated her first-round opponent with ease and advanced to the second round.