"When I come back this time, I'll take you to find the way home."
Natsuhiko put away his communicator and looked at the four Genesect.
Upon hearing this, the four Genesect exchanged glances and finally nodded together.
For some reason, their desire to go home... doesn't seem as strong anymore.
Only the dejected Genesect leaning against the wall, upon hearing "home", finally had a gleam in its eyes again.
It looked at Natsuhiko.
"Do you know where our home is?!"
Compared to the previous Genesect that communicated with Natsuhiko, the voice of the Shining Genesect Leader was noticeably more mature.
No wonder it could lead the four Genesect.
The only unfortunate thing was the damage its card suffered during a battle with Kyurem.
Before, when black smoke would emit, it could still be used, but now it has completely lost its function.
And without the card, the strength of this Shining Genesect is indeed not as strong as the four Genesect.
However.
IIt still retains its determination for its homeland.
"I don't know." Natsuhiko's tone was calm as he added, "But I roughly know the direction, I can take you to find it."
Upon hearing this, the Shining Genesect sighed in relief.
Its earlier despair was swept away, and it once again regained its spirits.
At the same time, the first Genesect equipped with the Flame Card, the one closest to Natsuhiko, approached him. Glancing at the excited Shining Genesect spinning in circles, it softly said:
"Leader, our Leader... hasn't completely escaped control, has he?"
The other three nodded in agreement.
Natsuhiko's expression was peculiar.
Because he could sense that these four Genesect weren't as obsessed with going home as their Leader was.
Lowering his chin, he quietly said, "It's not impossible, the impact of full control should be significant."
The Genesect suddenly understood.
They recalled.
Their Leader used to be cold, serious, and aloof.
Why is he either desolate or excited now?
A bit careless to say.
"Little Fire, I might leave in a couple of days, then you watch over everyone, and watch over him, don't let him get into trouble, just stay here quietly and wait for my return." Natsuhiko instructed via telepathy.
"Little Fire" is the name Natsuhiko gave to the Genesect equipped with the Flame Card; the others were named "Little Thunder," "Little Ice," and "Little Water" based on their card attributes, which were simple, memorable, and easy to distinguish.
Upon hearing Natsuhiko's order, Little Fire nodded heavily, "Don't worry, Leader! I guarantee to complete the mission!"
Natsuhiko gave a satisfied pat on its shoulder.
Not far away, Reshiram, who was guiding Latios and Infernape, constantly kept an eye on Natsuhiko.
Unable to help but glance "sympathetically" at the Shining Genesect.
In just a few days without his subordinates, his home was stolen.
Well, well.
Simultaneously, it also made Reshiram wonder again.
Given this situation, it really makes no sense that Zekrom ignores it...
...
...
Two days later.
[Feel free to go.]
Reshiram looked at Natsuhiko, saying quite solemnly.
Since going as a Hunter to meet Giovanni, Natsuhiko naturally couldn't bring Reshiram along.
Now the whole world knows he is the "Hero of Truth," bringing Reshiram might expose his Hunter identity.
However.
"Feel free to go..."
Natsuhiko's words almost got stuck in his mouth.
Why don't you sing "Wish you longevity comparable to heaven" then?
[As long as you need, I'll be there.]
But seeing Reshiram's serious demeanor, Natsuhiko guessed there was no hidden meaning in its words.
"About Little V, I'm asking you to take care of it." Natsuhiko said solemnly.
Victini also couldn't accompany him.
Though Victini can go unnoticed by becoming invisible.
But since its presence can't guarantee it won't draw any attention.
Don't forget how Natsuhiko discovered it.
Victini is fairly simple-minded, not as concerning as Dragapult to Natsuhiko.
"Nee mee..."
Victini pouted.
Natsuhiko had spent two days doing emotional work for it, but hearing he wouldn't take it, it still felt a bit sad.
Natsuhiko knelt down, pressing its head.
"Don't worry, I'll be back soon. I've left a lot of macarons and Energy Blocks in the cupboard for you, and there's ice cream in the fridge, eat as much as you want."
"Nee mee!"
Victini's eyes lit up.
Joy instantly covered up the previous disappointment.
If there's enough delicious food to mend the passing time, it could reluctantly accept it.
But just as Victini showed a delighted expression, it quickly concealed it.
Feigning a "difficult" demeanor, with fingers touching another, bowing its head.
Seeing its look, Natsuhiko's eye twitched.
"Wipe your drool."
"Nee mee?!" Victini suddenly panicked.
Upon wiping its mouth, it realized it had been tricked.
There was no drool.
Turning to look at Natsuhiko, it found no trace of him.
"Nee mee....."
Victini froze, its demeanor still inevitably showing some disappointment.
No matter how many tasty treats lie behind, they can't fill the sudden emptiness in its heart.
Reshiram lying down took a glance at Victini and shook its head discreetly.