Challenge Team Break: Part 1

Heh heh heh... Today's our lucky day!

A Legendary Pokémon came right to us!

That's odd... It's not even looking at us. It's like we're not even on its radar.

Doesn't matter! Once we capture it, it's ours!

Get it!

Hahaha! Nice! Keep wearing it down!

You're gonna be our Pokémon now!

Gwahahaha! Time for the finishing blow!

Aaaaaaaah!

It's so bright!

Drat! And we were so close, too!

I recognize that light...

I see. That must mean one has come to Pasio, too.

Necrozma...

The day after Necrozma was spotted on Pasio...

So, you may have heard the rumors already...

Apparently, a Legendary Pokémon, Necrozma, is here on Pasio.

Necrozma?!

Oh, yeah. You've met one before, haven't you, Lillie?

Yes... With my mother.

Lusamine told me about it, too! So I have an idea of what it is!

Apparently, Necrozma is a vicious Pokémon that came from another world in ancient times!

And it seems this Necrozma appeared in the form it takes when it's absorbing power from Solgaleo.

Rumors about it appearing on Pasio have spread like wildfire. Word is some bad folks are starting to act on those rumors, too!

Oh, no... They must want to capture it!

Honestly, I wouldn't mind if this Necrozma formed a sync pair with someone, if that's what it really wants.

But if other Trainers are trying to force it, I can't stand by and watch, yeah.

Necrozma is a dangerous Pokémon. It can absorb enough light to send an entire world into complete darkness.

And it can also open up Ultra Wormholes, which is also scary because we could all get lost in other worlds.

Yes, Necrozma can be very dangerous.

But I don't think it actually means any harm.

Necrozma's suffering, too.

That's why I'd like to make sure that, if it does pair up with someone, it's with a Trainer whose heart is in the right place!

Agreed.

Me too! If Necrozma's in trouble, I wanna help it out!

I hope Necrozma meets more Trainers like you!

That's actually why I called you here today.

Because if we don't do this the right way, things could get pretty hairy.

Let's head out soon, then!

We can do it if we work together and give it our all!

Thanks, Scottie!

Yeah! As long as we're all together, it'll work out in the end!

I think so, too!

Let's find Necrozma as soon as possible!

I hear a Necrozma is on Pasio now.

Yes, I am aware.

So you already knew. Guess I should have seen that coming.

It's the same as last time...

We were on an artificial island when we faced a Necrozma before.

... ... ...

Pasio is an artificial island rich in nature, which makes it the perfect environment for injured Pokémon to recuperate.

It's just as splendid as Aether Paradise.

If anything were to happen to this beautiful island...

Or if this Necrozma were hurt and suffering somewhere all by itself...

I would find that most unacceptable.

... ... ...

I made many mistakes the last time I encountered a Necrozma.

I shouldn't have rejected it. I could have tried to find a way for us to work together.

I'll be sure not to make the same mistakes with this one.

Yeah... I'll do everything I can to help you out, too.

OK, team! Let's find Necrozma!

Uh...Lillie?

I know you're excited and all, but do you even know where Necrozma is?

The last time I saw Necrozma, it was at the altar just past Vast Poni Canyon.

If we search for a similar place here on Pasio, I think that's where we might find it!

Oh, that makes sense! That means we should head to the top of a tall mountain, huh.

Yup! Exactly!

No way! How could you?!

Uh-oh! Is that an argument I hear?

Let's check it out!

What's going on here?

Oh, Lillie! Hau! And Scottie, too!

These Team Break members say they saw Necrozma!

What?! Really?!

They tried to capture it, but apparently it got away.

It was looking pretty run-down by the time we ran into it, so I figured it'd be easy to capture!

Too bad it ran away. And we were so close, too!

We won't let that happen next time.

Why were you trying to capture Necrozma?

Well, obviously we're gonna use it as a tool to capture even more Pokémon!

You're only thinking about yourselves?!

Don't you know that Necrozma is wandering around because it's in pain?

If you try to control it by force, you'll only make things worse!

Pfft. I don't give a Rattata's tail about a Pokémon's feelings!

Hm? What're you looking at me like that for?

Don't you dare hurt Necrozma!

Spunky little girl, aren't ya.

You're trying to act all heroic, but you're just saying that because you want Necrozma all for yourself!

No, I don't!

I just can't stand it when people hurt Pokémon for selfish reasons!

Lunala!

If you're going to keep bothering Necrozma, then I'll take you on!

What IS that thing?

OK, OK! Fine, we won't touch it! I promise!

... ... ...!

Necrozma?

... ... ...

What're you all just standing there for? Attack it already!

That's not what you promised just now!

Like I care! Attack!

Aaaaaaaah!

This is bad! Necrozma looks really mad that it was attacked!

Please calm down, Necrozma!

If you lose control here, you'll hurt a lot of people and Pokémon!

It disappeared!

Oh! Is that what I think it is?

Yes... An Ultra Wormhole!

It's a tear in space that connects different worlds.

I never thought I'd see one here on Pasio.

I'm sure you have... Though, I never thought I'd see one here on Pasio.

Whoa! What's going on?!

Unfathomable! Why'd it go dark all of a sudden?

This is exactly the same as last time...

All light is disappearing from the sky!

... ... ...!

Is that...

What's happening?!

I heard about this before from a friend of mine from Alola!

They said this is caused by a Pokémon called Necrozma!

So this Necrozma is the troublemaker behind all of this?

If that's so, let's take it down!

Yeah! We should stop it right away!

Calm down, all of you!

I understand you may not have been ready for this, but it's important to stay calm!

B-but...

There, there. There's nothing to worry about. I'll fix everything soon.

That's my duty as the President of the Aether Foundation.

Mother!

What's wrong, dear?

Necrozma showed up where we were out of the blue!

It opened up an Ultra Wormhole and disappeared! Right after that, all the light got sucked out of the sky!

So you ran here to tell me in person?

No, not just that.

I came to help you stop Necrozma!

I see... You've become so reliable, Lillie.

Well, I am your daughter, after all!

... ... ...

OK. Let's fight together.

Did anything strange happen before Necrozma showed itself to you?

Now that you mention it, I think my sync stone might've lit up!

I knew it.

What do you mean?

Necrozma is still searching for light, even after taking in Solgaleo.

I think the reason why Necrozma came to you is because you have Lunala.

Your feelings must have resonated strongly and made your sync stone glow.

I believe Necrozma was drawn to that light.

So, in order to find Necrozma again...

Mm-hm. You and Lunala will play a big part in that.

Hau and the others are helping people evacuate the area so nobody gets hurt.

Now's our opportunity to get the ball rolling.

OK!

Actually, there are two ways we can stop Necrozma.

Huh?

The first is to use Lunala's light to lure it here and work together to stop it.

The other way is to have Lunala open up an Ultra Wormhole...

and have one person go by themselves to face Necrozma alone.

... ... ...

Just like last time...

But seeing the looks on your faces, I know I've chosen the right course of action this time.

We can put a stop to Necrozma's rage if we all join forces!

Let's help Necrozma together, as a family!

Yeah.

Yes, mother!

Listen, Lillie. What you need to do now is wish from the bottom of your heart to save Necrozma.

Your love will become the light that brings Necrozma back to us.

Please, Necrozma... Could you give us, give humans, another chance?

We won't let anything hurt you...so would you please come out?

It worked!

We finally meet, Necrozma.

It looks pretty worked up.

Necrozma wasn't in great shape when it came to Pasio in the first place.

And then Team Break attacked it, so it hasn't been able to heal its wounds.

We can't talk to it like this.

Should we try to calm it down with a battle?

No, dear.

If we try to force it to submit to us, it will just fight back.

Much like how people do.

... ... ...

Love isn't about using oppressive force. True love means facing the other party head on and showing them your honest feelings.

I learned that from a certain Trainer I know.

Mother! I'll help y...

Wait, Lillie. Mom'll be fine.

... ... ...

OK! I'll stay here with you, Gladion!

Heh.

Clefable, please heal Necrozma's wounds.

Necrozma...

You are struggling because you can't find the light you seek. And now you're causing pain to those around you.

I'm here to stop you from doing that.

I've come to protect my beloved world, Pokémon, and children...but I've also come to protect you.

Oh, you wish to see my power?

Perhaps you'd like to test me to see if I am worthy of your trust.

Very well. I'll take you on.

I'll set you free from your pain right away...

with all the love my heart can muster!

Days later...

That outfit looks great, mother! And it matches Necrozma perfectly!

Is that so? Thank you, darling.

Really, it's thanks to all your help that Necrozma and I are now a sync pair.

I'm so glad to hear that!

And I'm glad you didn't only rely on yourself this time...that you asked us for help, too!

We've both changed quite a bit.

Hehe!

By the way...I received this item, but we ended up not using it.

What does it do?

A researcher gave it to me. Apparently, it can be used to separate or fuse Necrozma and Solgaleo.

Really? I didn't know there was an item that can do that!

I guess that means they were able to understand Necrozma's power with science!

Yes. I considered using this, but...

Does Solgaleo really want to be separated from Necrozma?

It doesn't seem like Necrozma or Solgaleo are suffering in their current state.

I suppose now that they have the light of our sync stone, they're able to coexist peacefully.

I don't think that's the only reason.

Mother's heart is full of light right now.

I think that's why Necrozma decided to partner up with her!

Yes, absolutely!

Yup! That's what I believe!

Necrozma, Solgaleo...I look forward to working together with you.

My goal is to help all Pokémon that are suffering or in pain, just like you were.

Will you lend me your power when it's time to do that?

*chuckle* Thank you.

Hm? What's the matter, Necrozma?

Do you want to have a battle with them?

I'd love to!

You too, right, Lunala?

I never thought you and Lunala would be our first opponents.

Very well. We'll show you what we can do!

Lillie! Lunala! Are you ready for us?

We'll give this everything we've got! Let's go, Lunala!

Show them our love, Necrozma!

Unleash your power to protect our beloved world...and all the people and Pokémon within it!