In the medical room, Koraidon y on the ground, revealing the marks left by Miraidon's lightning attabsp;

  The doctor on duty handed over a healing spray designed for electrical injuries. Naoki accepted it, removed the cap, and began carefully applying the spray to Koraidon's wounds.

  Koraidon lowered its head, lookied. Its spirits were down, not only from the injuries but also because Naoki had scolded it earlier.

  "Raao…" Koraidon murmured softly, its voice filled with remorse.

  Seeing Koraidon in such a state, Naoki's heart softened. With a heavy sigh, he said gently, "Alright, I get it. If you don't like Miraidon, I'll let Dr. Turo know I won't proceed with his pn."

  "Raao?" Koraidon's eyes lit up, filled with hope.

  "Yes, really." Naoki nodded, his voice softening further. "You were worried about me, weren't you? That's why you stood in front of Miraidon earlier."

  Koraidon nodded early, its expression sincere.

  "I see…" Naoki muttered. He reached out and pced a hand on Koraidon's face, stroking it gently. "I'm sorry for misuanding you. I shouldn't have scolded you."

  Koraidon nuzzled its head into Naoki's palm, its spirits lifting visibly as its eyes brightened. A fai unmistakable hint of happiness radiated from the Pokémon.

  "Raao!" Koraidon chirped, as if to say, 'It's okay. I don't mind!'

  Naoki smiled, deeply touched by Koraidon's unwavering loyalty. He lowered himself to the ground, ing his arms around Koraidon's head, letting it rest against him.

  "This is my Koraidon," Naoki murmured, his voice filled with warmth. "The best Koraidon in the whole world."

  He resolved then and there to honor Koraidon's feelings. He would abandon any thoughts of f it to coexist with Miraidon or pushing it into unfortable situations.

  Naoki's gaze shifted to Flutter Mane, who stood silently nearby, watg the iion unfold. Curious, he addressed Koraidon, "Is this the friend you made a long time ago?"

  Koraidon turs head toward Flutter Mane and nodded eagerly. "Raao!" it said enthusiastically.

  Naoki waved at Flutter Mane, his smile friendly and inviting. "Hello, Flutter Mane. I'm Naoki. It's o meet you!"

  Flutter Mane, who already knew of Naoki through Koraidon's stories, stared at the human. Seeing Koraidon's joy and the affe betweewo, a faint smile appeared on Flutter Mane's face.

  Naoki blinked in surprise, his eyes widening. 'Is… is Flutter Mane smiling?' he thought.

  But as soon as Flutter Maiced his rea, the faint smile disappeared. Without a word, it turned away, its spectral form retreating into the shadows.

  Naoki felt a pang of disappoi. "It left?" he asked Koraidon.

  Koraidon shook its head fidently. "Raao!" It expined with a cheerful tone, 'No, it hasn't left. Flutter Mane agreed to e to the ranch with us! It'll follow us there, just from the shadows.'

  "That's good," Naoki said with a relieved smile. "Since we've successfully found Flutter Mane, let's head back soon! That way, we make it to the ranch before dark."

  Koraido out ahusiastic growl, clearly pleased with the pn. "Raao!"

  Meanwhile, in the adjat research b, Dr. Sada and Dr. Turo were deep in discussion about Miraidon's earlier outburst.

  "Even Pokémon from the future retain a deeply ingrained sense of territoriality," Dr. Sada began. "They'll instinctively defend themselves against any perceived intruders. Could this territorial instinct expin Miraidon's sudden loss of trol?"

  She tapped her thoughtfully. "Koraidon's ued intrusion likely put Miraidon on high alert. And with Koraidon's protective nature toward Naoki, any hostility from Miraidon would have provoked an immediate response."

  Dr. Turo frowned, his expression tinged with regret. "We shouldn't have allowed Koraidon to approach Miraidon's territory."

  "Allowed?" Dr. Sada shot him an incredulous look. "Koraidon followed Naoki's st here all on its own. If I hadn't opehe gate, it would have smashed through. Do you realize how much damage that would have caused to the ecological park?"

  Dr. Turo was momentarily speechless, her sharp words cutting through his initial critique. After a brief pause, he ceded, "You're right. I didn't sider that possibility."

  Notig her lingering irritation, Dr. Turo sighed and added, "I'll take responsibility. I'll sleep iudy tonight."

  Dr. Sada sighed, shaking her head as if already tired of the argument. "Naoki and Koraidon should be ready to leave by now," she said, turning on her heel.

  Dr. Turo quickly followed her, their minor dispute temporarily set aside.

  Whewo arrived at the medical room, they saw Naoki emerging with Koraidon by his side. The Pokémon looked much better after receiving treatment, its scales glinting faintly in the light.

  Naoki noticed the two doctors and immediately bowed his head slightly in apology. "I'm sorry for the trouble Koraidon caused earlier."

  "We were the ones negligent in this matter. You don't o apologize," Dr. Sada said with a shake of her head.

  Naoki shifted his gaze to Dr. Turo. "Doctor, let's fet about the idea of me bonding with Miraidon."

  Dr. Turo blinked in surprise, then asked, "Why? Did something happen?"

  Naoki shook his head lightly. "Because Koraido like it. One Koraidon is more than enough for me."

  Dr. Turo sighed, clearly disappointed but uanding. "I see. Well, I'll look for another way to work with Miraidon."

  Naoki hen patted Koraidon's neck. "It's getting te; we should head back to the ranch. If I have the ce, I'll e visit you both again."

  Dr. Sada offered him a warm smile. "Alright. Take care, Naoki. And goodbye, Koraidon!"

  "Raao!" Koraidon responded with a cheerful rumble, fpping its wings wide. With a powerful leap, it uself and Naoki into the sky.

  The ground rapidly fell away as the wind rushed past them. Naoki g tightly to Koraidon's neck, peering down. As expected, he soon saw Flutter Marailing close behind, moving through the air at an astonishing speed.

  Watg this se, a thought struaoki. Did Koraidon and Flutter Mane hunt together ba aimes?

  If so, by modern Pokémon standards, wouldn't that mean they battled in doubles? Koraidon's ability, Orichalcum Pulse, would perfectly synergize with Flutter Mane's Protosynthesis, enhang its power in battle.

  Given Koraidon's sheer strength and Flutter Mane's versatility as a Ghost/Fairy type, the two must have been an unstoppable duo. Even other wild Koraidon wouldn't have stood a ce, especially since Flutter Mayping tered Koraidon's Fighting/Dragon attributes.

  The more Naoki thought about it, the more intrigued he became. How exactly had these two bee friends in such a harsh and petitive a world?

  Gradually, Koraidon pierced through the clouds, emerging from the dense mists of Area Zero. Below them, the vast expanse of the Paldea region slowly came into view, unfurling like a painted vas.

  Koraidon deliberately slowed its pace, allowing Flutter Mao catch up. As it did, Flutter Mane gnced down at the sprawling ndscape with wide, curious eyes.

  The se below was nothing like the a world it remembered. Gohe t, derees, the thick vines, and the colossal ferns. In their pce were open fields stretg endlessly, a vast expanse unmarred by the primordial chaos of the past.

  Naoki noticed Flutter Mane's expression and smiled warmly. "Wele to our time, Flutter Mane."