May 18th, Monday
As night fell over Sinnoh, the user "Azure Wings" quietly uploaded a new video.
Within ten minutes, Pokémon Legends: The Tale of the Time-Space Dragons rocketed to #1 on PokéTV's trending chart.
[??? Teacher Aiden actually remembered to upload?!]
[I knew it—he must've recorded tons of footage during his Sinnoh trip. Just Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina alone could fuel three episodes——]
[See? Teacher Aiden should stay in Sinnoh! He drags his feet updating in Paldea but posts videos the moment he arrives here!]
[That's true—wait, you heretic! Don't you dare steal our glorious Teacher Aiden!]
[Teacher Aiden, we were wrong! We'll spam Sunshine Gym with five-star reviews, just please come back—]
Since Aiden's "business trip" to Sinnoh, such banter had become routine between Paldean and Sinnoh fans—occasionally stoked by viewers from other regions.
Of course—bickering was just for fun. For real knowledge? You had to watch Teacher Aiden's videos!
Unlike his more entertainment-focused team-building tutorials, the "Myth Series" appealed to a broader audience—racking up six-digit concurrent viewers in minutes.
The first wave of comments flooded the screen as playback began.
Though titled after the Time-Space dragons, the opening shot showed Aiden riding Giratina through Sinnoh's skies.
With Sinnoh boasting so many Legendaries, Aiden had opted for a consolidated title—foregoing individual Pokémon spotlights.
Still——viewers vaguely sensed this would spawn multiple episodes.
"Full disclosure: Every Pokémon appearing in this video participated voluntarily. Teacher Aiden has always been a reasonable person~"
Right off the bat, Aiden's tone made viewers stifle laughter.
Unlike his usual "cosmic safety disclaimers," this time he spoke with unshakable confidence—a vibe of "my logic may be flawed, but my confidence is absolute."
[Dialga & Palkia: You're right. We have no objections!]
[Did Teacher Aiden forget how shamelessly he ganged up with Giratina to wreck those two in Alamos Town?!]
[Don't worry about the process—just confirm they ended up willing~]
[So "reason" means "physical force"? Teacher Aiden—I've achieved enlightenment!]
Soon, Aiden's earnest narration transported viewers to an ancient mythic era.
"Long ago, we mentioned how the Creator Deity Arceus, after completing Creation, fell into slumber."
"Yet even in His absence, the new order He established—maintained by deities—remained harmonious. All life flourished."
"But soon—a new crisis emerged beyond the physical realm."
"Let us turn our gaze to the dimensions of Time and Space."
As Aiden spoke, the footage shifted—replaying scenes from his live stream.
The very same Time-Space deities whose battle above Alamos Town had nearly doomed reality—and whom Aiden had personally resolved.
Dialga and Palkia!
"Under Arceus's design, both Time and Space expanded infinitely—inevitably causing a critical issue:"
"The barriers between their dimensions collided over eons… ultimately igniting conflict between the deities themselves."
"After all—their sacred duty was expansion."
"If Time halted, the world's progression would reach an end. If Space halted, its finite bounds would be exhausted—stripped of novelty."
"Thus—the War of Time and Space began."
"Dialga's roars echoed through eternity. Palkia's slashes fractured reality itself."
"The devastation was incalculable. Even the physical and Distortion worlds suffered collateral damage—knowing no peace."
Guided by Aiden's words, viewers' thoughts quickly converged:
[Dang—Dialga and Palkia are such jerks!]
[No wonder Teacher Aiden dared fight deities—even makes sense now——]
[So Sinnoh didn't worship them out of faith… they just had no other choice?!?]
Unlike Hoenn's Groudon vs. Kyogre—whose clashes had Rayquaza as mediator to keep things contained—
Where was Sinnoh's third deity?
Ah—right. Banished by the Creator to the Distortion World~
This was precisely why Giratina was scarcely mentioned—even ancient records avoided the topic.
It had barely ever appeared in the physical realm. Merely preserving its name and title "Renegade Pokémon" was already a feat for ancient mythologists.
And with two deities whose power defied restraint? The scale of chaos they could unleash was unimaginable.
The video continued.
"The endless strife between Time and Space soon alerted even Arceus to the brink of world-ending catastrophe."
"Thus—He made a bold decision:"
"Since Giratina could not enter the physical realm… humanity itself would quell the deities' fury."
The screen shifted to murals from Solaceon Ruins.
The Time-Space deities loomed in the heavens—below them, countless humans knelt in prayer, alongside three figures resembling the Lake Guardians.
At the mural's center—a girl in a peculiar square hat and dark kimono stood beneath the deities, pointing skyward with a Poké Ball in hand.
"Earlier history left few records."
"Perhaps Alamos Town's Space-Time Tower—and the legend of Oración—originate from that distant era."
"But roughly 150 years ago—in Hisui, Sinnoh's predecessor—a fragment of historical truth survived."
"This girl's name was Akari. Summoned by Arceus from another timeline—she was His emissary."
"Much of what we know about Hisui stems from her."
"Here—I must debunk a myth:"
"Hisui's recorded history isn't exaggerated—because Akari was nowhere near as weak as later generations imagined."
"Nearly single-handedly—with primitive Apricorn Poké Balls and 'Sticky Glob' throwing tools—she physically persuaded the deities to cease hostilities."
"Her deeds are documented in the newly discovered Solaceon Ruins—vital archaeological evidence for understanding Hisui."
"And thanks to her—for over a century afterward—the Time and Space dragons never quarreled again."
[Huh???]
Aiden's words triggered a screen-wide cascade of question marks.
[What do you mean one human beat Dialga and Palkia with thrown balls?! Is that even human language anymore?]
[Teacher Aiden: Such resonance—I feel Akari is truly the other me in this world!]
[So the next 100 years were peaceful because the deities got traumatized by our ancestors and dared not reappear?]
[Gotta say—Teacher Aiden's version is wilder than fanfiction. Official history reads more absurd than legends—I couldn't make this up!]
[If not for Teacher Aiden actually filming those murals… who'd believe this? First instinct would be total skepticism——]
"Regarding Akari's exploits—Professor Carolina's team is still working overtime to translate the full records. We'll skip details for now."
On-screen, Aiden smoothly pivoted from his tangent.
He'd originally wanted to share more about this remarkable girl—but the murals offered only fragmented accounts.
If Sinnoh natives learned even Arceus's avatar and the "Toilet King" Regigigas got smacked silly by her… what expressions would they make?
Probably priceless~
"Let's fast-forward slightly—to just a few decades ago."
Aiden's voice resumed.
"Since the barriers between Time and Space persisted, renewed conflict was inevitable."
"After a century of dormancy—and confirming Akari had vanished from this world—the deities amassed immense power… vowing to end this strife once and for all."
"Thus—Alamos Town, lying precisely at the convergence of their dimensions—naturally became their battlefield."
"Yet—perhaps by the world's will, or simply the deities' knack for failing at critical moments—their deathmatch took an unexpected turn——"
"A Mythical Pokémon named Darkrai appeared—forcibly halting their battle and lulling them into slumber."
The footage shifted again—to a photo of Aiden alongside a pitch-black Pokémon wearing a deeply reluctant expression.
[Such a convincing "voluntary appearance"! Teacher Aiden—do you even believe your own words? LOL!]
[Maybe it's just tsundere~ Whatever Teacher Aiden says goes ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]
[After watching Teacher Aiden, I suddenly understand why Akari resorted to violence—it actually works pretty well, huh?]
"Many know little of Darkrai—and often mistake it for a nightmare-bringing omen."
"Here—I must debunk another myth."
Aiden's tone turned serious.
"Darkrai is a Pokémon of dreams and moonlight. Its counterpart truly is Cresselia—the bringer of sweet dreams."
"But Darkrai never initiates nightmares. Typically—it only defends its territory when humans trespass."
"And the Darkrai I'll introduce next… is a good kid who forged deep bonds with a human."
"Having once promised to protect Alamos Town—it erupted in fury when the deities reignited conflict… using its signature Dark Void to temporarily lull them into slumber."
"As for what happened next——those who watched the stream already know. No need to rehash~"
[TLDR: Teacher Aiden brought a squad of illegal Pokémon, wrecked the Time-Space deities, and summoned Giratina——]
[That live stream had me wheezing—I thought Teacher Aiden would go full cool mode, but nope—he just suppressed them with Giratina and treated the deities like bratty little brothers!]
[Darkrai: Had I known you were this capable, why did I exhaust myself earlier?!]
[Kinda sad though—the stream cut off when Teacher Aiden dove into the Distortion World. Zero signal after that—we missed the whole climax.]
Viewers who'd witnessed the live event began "educating" confused newcomers:
What do you mean Teacher Aiden wrecked the deities? And Giratina's his little brother now?!
Unaware of the chat's chaos, Aiden continued:
"This crisis—instigated by the Time-Space deities—was resolved through my and Darkrai's efforts, with significant aid from Giratina, the Renegade Pokémon."
"Now—have you noticed something?"
"The very deities once revered by humanity as divine… became the architects of near-world-ending catastrophe."
"Meanwhile—Darkrai, mistaken as a 'nightmare incarnate' or 'harbinger of misfortune'… and Giratina, exiled for its 'volatile temper'… became the keys to humanity's salvation."
"Why does this reversal exist~?"
After a playful pause, Aiden shared his insight:
"In my view—whether Legendary or ordinary, all Pokémon share the same essence."
"Dark-types may seem mischievous—leading many to stereotype them as 'troublemakers.' But that's merely human subjectivity."
"This applies even at the Legendary tier. Had I assumed Giratina was a short-tempered villain upon first hearing of it… my bias would've only deepened."
"Same with Darkrai. Precisely because a human once befriended it as an equal… it now risks itself to protect Alamos Town."
"The bond between humans and Pokémon has always been built on mutual trust and understanding—isn't that so?"
The video ended abruptly.
Given the episode's focus on the Time-Space dragons, Giratina's limited coverage was understandable.
Yet countless viewers fell silent—only after long moments leaving their reflections in the comments:
[I get it now… No wonder Teacher Aiden always wins Legendaries' favor. Who wouldn't be charmed by him?——]
[When Teacher Aiden isn't pulling dirty tricks… he's genuinely wholesome. Brothers—flood the screen with TEARS!]
[Teacher Aiden—the GOAT!]
[Truly—never judge by stereotypes. I'm starting to find Jynx kinda cute now—]
[??? Bro… did you just awaken some weird fetish?!]
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