Akin to Ruinous Pokémon

A few days later...

Those are the legends surrounding the treasures of ruin...

and the full picture of the feud that took place on Pasio.

I encourage you to form your own interpretations.

Both power and Pokémon simply exist.

Will we make them our ruin? Or our salvation?

To find out, we must keep a close eye on how Pasio progresses.

As those recognized by the powers of ruin, we've one thing we must do.

Indeed. We must never use ruinous power for evil, or allow others to do so.

That blasted Ghetsis... As usual, he'll do as he pleases!

I'd rather not think about it, but it's possible one of us will stray as well.

We must keep an eye on one another, so as not to shatter Pasio's balance.

Yes... Keep playing "friends" while you still can.

Before long, every last treasure of ruin will be mine!

It is I who shall have the last laugh!

Courtney, lower the gauges' pressure a bit more!

...Understood.

Ting-Lu still seems worked up.

We can't have it wielding its power at will.

I assume that's why you're attempting to restrain it using a scientific approach.

Exactly.

Mr. Clavell, thank you again for allowing us to borrow a room at the academy.

Of course. After all, it's for the Pokémon's sake as well.

If I may ask a favor in return...

We have some people who would like to observe. Would that be permissible?

I don't see why not.

Please come in, you two.

Heard you got a tough Pokémon here.

I just had to come see it for myself!

I...I want to witness Team Magma's amazing technology...

I see...

So you're trying to use gauges to determine its body structure...

and to measure how and when it generates power!

Oh? I'm impressed you ascertained all that with one look.

You're quite the clever child!

How would you like to join Team Magma's technology unit?

U-um...

Hold up, we've already got dibs!

Our boss is interested in her skills, too, y'know.

If you're looking to recruit her, you'll have to talk to ol' Rika here first.

I see... Sounds likely to be a vexing negotiation, then.

Dang. Not only did you give us permission to observe, you also listen to reason.

I see why that ruinous Pokémon formed a sync pair with you!

Be that as it may, I remain unsure whether to welcome our chance encounter.

What do you mean?

The two ruinous Pokémon that appeared before Team Magma and Team Aqua...

I suspect they were drawn here by something.

Uh..."something"?

You could call it a point of commonality.

Both Archie and I could also be referred to as "ruinous."

I suspect that quality somehow resonated with these Pokémon.

... ... ...

However!

Now that we are a sync pair, I shall not use Ting-Lu for ruinous purposes.

I will prove powers of ruin may also be used for salvation.

Hence my scientific approach.

I cannot undo the past, but I've learned much from my failures.

At the very least, I intend to use this power to make a positive contribution to the world.

Don't worry, Leader Maxie!

We'll always...support you...

I like your mettle! You've got ol' Rika's support, too!

Mine too!

I see. Then there's something I'd like to ask.

Truthfully, for a new approach, I was considering using Terastallization...

Whoa! Impressive!

You sure got the hang of Terastallization quick!

Only thanks to you two and your remarkable tutelage.

I feel I understand Ting-Lu better now... perhaps because we undertook this training together.

I can even comprehend the fear emanating from its body.

Fear?

According to legend...

Ting-Lu was created when fear poured into an ancient ritual vessel clad itself in rocks and dirt.

When I hear the word "fear," it reminds me of when I was afraid of being alone...

I would hate for a Pokémon to go through something like that.

So, Maxie...

No matter what happens, please stay by Ting-Lu's side.

Very well.

At times, others' support can empower one to overcome great hardships.

Ting-Lu... No matter what ruin you bring...

I shall face it with you, as your partner!

Fufufu... Oh, Archie...

It seems the two of us are already one step ahead of you.

Oh? Arven just texted me.

Sounds like Archie and Wo-Chien became friends at the Midnight Parade.

What?!

But Archie would never participate in such an event!

Nahahaha! The other team's impressive, too!

Urgh...

I have no idea how Ting-Lu will change in a lively environment.

What do you say we join as well, as part of our research?

Well, well. Someone's popular.

Yeah! Everyone loves Arven's candy!

Hmph! I'm sure it pales in comparison to Team Magma's.

Some confidence you got there. Then let's make it a contest!

Whoever hands out the most candy is the Midnight Parade's true star!

Fascinating. I accept.

Florian! Arven! Let's do this!

Rika! Penny! Let's get started as well!

Allow us to show you our power!