"Ah, I think this is a good idea."
A woman looked up at the night sky and murmured. Gonionyonyo stood beside her.
"I never imagined you would stop Rayquaza before he left. That really caught me by surprise."
She had spent a long time preparing, but she had never imagined that a boy and a Champion could stop him. No, she had expected the Champion to come on a trip, but the other boy had been completely unexpected. Moreover, the boy had contributed greatly to gathering information about the situation. Although she had been keeping an eye on him, his role had proved far larger than she had imagined.
"The outcome is a little troublesome. Ever since I met her, I thought something like this might happen, but life doesn't always go according to plan."
At the grumbling woman's feet, Gonyenyu gave a soft cry and rubbed against her. Delighted, the woman picked up Gonyenyeo and gently stroked him.
"Oh, Shiganaru, are you worried? You're as adorable as ever! You little thing!"
Goniyo made a quiet sound, perhaps pleased by the woman's touch. She smiled gently at the sight and looked up at the star-filled sky.
"We don't have much time left. A few weeks, or a few days? Whatever we do, we have to get everything right. We have a backup plan for something like this. I have to get ready."
The woman's expression tightened, though her voice was full of cheer and happiness. Then, as if making up her mind, she murmured to herself.
"I'll protect you, no matter what."
Gonyenyeo gave a small cry and looked up at the sky, just as the woman did.
Beyond the countless glittering stars, approaching despair could be felt.
Woodtown
A rare town built out on the sea, it coexisted with