allonlinenovel Chapter 299: Whispers of the Past
Chapter 299: Whispers of the Past
Chapter 299: Whispers of the Past"Calm down, Doc!" Naoki said, holding up a hand.
After considering the situation for a moment, a different possibility came to mind. He looked directly at Professor Sada on the screen and asked, "Is it possible that Flutter Mane and Koraidon aren't friends, but enemies who fought each other in the past?"
Professor Sada blinked, momentarily taken aback. Naoki's suggestion seemed to cool her excitement, prompting her to think more critically.
"You might be right," she admitted after a pause, her expression thoughtful. "Most of the Paradox Pokémon we've summoned from ancient times tend to be violent, territorial, and inherently combative. They rarely cooperate, except when hunting, and most of their interactions involve territorial disputes or fights."
Naoki nodded, recognizing the truth in her words.
"But..." Sada continued, a hint of determination in her voice, "My intuition tells me that Flutter Mane is different. There's something unusual about its behavior, something we've never seen in the others. It didn't react with hostility, and its interest in that photo suggests more than simple aggression."
She sighed softly as if letting go of some of her earlier enthusiasm. "Regardless, I still believe it's worth exploring. Naoki, I hope you and Koraidon can come to the Area Zero Re
research lab at the crater's base.
Professor Sada was already waiting to greet him.
"Long time no see, Koraidon!" she said warmly, her smile widening as she saw the Pokémon.
"Ah gaho~," Koraidon replied with a happy rumble.
Naoki, standing beside Koraidon, gave the professor a polite nod, which she returned before
motioning for them to follow.
"Come with me," she said. "Flutter Mane is hiding inside the lab. It seems incredibly shy. Neither Dr. Turo nor I have been able to coax it out. That's where you and Koraidon come in."
"Shy?" Naoki repeated, surprised. Shyness was not an attribute he associated with the aggressive reputation of Paradox Pokémon.
Professor Sada nodded. "Yes, this Flutter Mane is unique. Of all the Paradox Pokémon I've observed, it's the one most similar to modern Pokémon in temperament."
As if recalling something, she paused and lightly smacked her forehead. "Oh, and I almost
forgot there's also Koraidon! That's another exception."
Naoki glanced down at Koraidon, walking calmly beside him.
Professor Sada murmured to herself, "Could there be an unknown connection between the
two?"
'Was it that Flutter Mane was influenced by Koraidon and changed its personality, or was it Koraidon that was influenced by Flutter Mane and became quieter?'
Well, that was the question.
As a researcher with a PhD in Pokémon studies, one must learn to make bold assumptions and
verify them with careful analysis.
Professor Sada glanced at Koraidon and thought about Flutter Mane, a sudden and incredulous idea forming in her mind. She covered her mouth in surprise. "Could it be that, in
ancient times, Koraidon and Flutter Mane belonged to the same egg group?"
Hearing this, Naoki was momentarily stunned.
"Egg group? Could it be..." he trailed off, looking at Koraidon in shock before murmuring, 'Could it be that Koraidon and Flutter Mane are... in love with each other? Like that Tropius in
the anime that fell for Nurse Joy's Meganium?'
Professor Sada continued her analysis with a calm demeanor. "Although there are no
documented cases of Paradox Pokémon laying eggs, we can't entirely dismiss the
possibility."
At this point, Koraidon, who had been listening to the conversation, seemed to grasp their
meaning. Shaking its head vigorously, it exclaimed, "Ahga!" "Not true! It and Flutter Mane were just good friends!"
Noticing Koraidon's reaction, Naoki asked, "So, it's not like that?"
Koraidon nodded firmly. "Ah, gah!"
Professor Sada then proposed another hypothesis, her tone speculative. "Could it be that
Flutter Mane fell in love with Koraidon and responded to the call of the time machine to
follow it into this era?"
Koraidon: "..."
Naoki: "..."
Seeing their speechless expressions, Professor Sada quickly realized she might have gone too
far. She turned to Naoki with an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, but I can't think of another explanation for Flutter Mane's behavior."
Naoki thought Professor Sada's imagination was remarkably vivid-befitting someone brilliant enough to create a time machine. However, as far as he knew, Paradox Pokémon
didn't seem capable of reproducing like regular Pokémon. Furthermore, legendary Pokémon like Koraidon were genderless, similar to Groudon and Kyogre.
Still, it raised an important question: If Paradox Pokémon couldn't reproduce, how did they
sustain their populations in ancient times? If they lacked the ability to reproduce, wouldn't they have faced extinction after a few generations?
Naoki couldn't help but wonder, 'Did an asteroid strike the Pokémon world, wiping out ancient Pokémon like Koraidon, Roaring Moon, and Slither Wing, just as it had with the dinosaurs?'
It was a question with no clear answer. The truth could likely only be uncovered by traveling back through time via a time machine and witnessing the events firsthand.
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Naoki, Dr. Sada, and Koraidon arrived at the
massive research facility situated beside the glowing Tera Crystal Pillar.
Dr. Sada swiped her ID card, and the institute's entrance slid open with a quiet hum.
Leading the way, she explained, "Flutter Mane is somewhere inside this facility, but it's
highly cautious. It rarely shows itself around humans. We've been relying on the surveillance system to keep track of its movements."
Naoki nodded. "That makes sense."
For a paradox Pokémon like Flutter Mane, this era was as foreign as an advanced civilization
would be to a lost, primitive tribe. While Flutter Mane might try to evade capture, it had little understanding of modern technology, leaving it vulnerable to detection through surveillance. Dr. Sada paused, then suggested, "Why don't we let Koraidon call for it?"
Naoki turned to his companion. "What do you think? Want to give it a try?"
"Ahgashi!"
Koraidon responded with a sharp nod, its tail swishing in agreement. It then began walking
slowly through the institute's dimly lit corridor, peering left and right in search of Flutter
Mane.
Naoki and Dr. Sada followed quietly a few steps behind, careful not to disturb the silence.
The atmosphere in the corridor was still, the air thick with anticipation. It felt as if time itself was holding its breath.
Naoki couldn't help but notice that the massive research facility seemed deserted. His best
guess was that Dr. Sada had ordered the other researchers to vacate the area, likely out of concern that Flutter Mane might react aggressively to their presence.
Minutes passed with no sign of Flutter Mane. Koraidon sniffed the air cautiously, its sharp
gaze scanning every shadow.
Dr. Sada eventually stopped and frowned. "Could it be avoiding us because we're here?" Naoki considered the possibility. "That's entirely possible."
Dr. Sada thought for a moment before proposing, "Let's head to the monitoring room and
leave Koraidon here alone. If we give Flutter Mane some space, it might feel comfortable enough to reveal itself."
"Good idea." Naoki knelt beside Koraidon, gently stroking its scales. "It seems your friend might be shy. We'll wait for you outside so you can meet them in peace." Koraidon let out a soft, reassuring growl, as if to say it understood. Naoki and Dr. Sada exited the building and soon encountered Dr. Turo, who was returning
from the ecological observation zone. After a brief explanation of their progress, Dr. Turo's curiosity was piqued, and he joined them on their way to the monitoring room.
Inside, the trio watched the surveillance feeds closely. One screen displayed Koraidon as it wandered slowly down the corridor, its posture calm yet alert.
Dr. Turo scanned through the other camera feeds, looking for any movement. Suddenly, he
pointed to a monitor. "There it is!"
Naoki leaned in and spotted Flutter Mane emerging cautiously from the shadowy edge of the
hallway. Its spectral, floating form moved almost soundlessly as it approached the far end of
the corridor, stopping just short of Koraidon's path.
The tension in the room grew as Flutter Mane locked eyes with Koraidon.
Koraidon's head snapped around, its sharp gaze meeting Flutter Mane's.
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