Pokemon: A New Path-Koraidon vs Tapu koko-II and Z- crystal[557]

The shockwave sent tremors across the clearing, scattering flocks of bird Pokémon nesting in the nearby trees. They took off with frantic cries, wings flapping in alarm as they fled the battleground.

Tapu Koko turned back, staring in disbelief at the spot it had narrowly escaped from.

'That could've flattened me!'

'This Pokémon isn't just powerful—it's dangerous!'

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Tapu Koko's playful demeanor vanished. Sparks flared along its shell, and arcs of electricity surged violently from its body.

It wasn't holding back anymore.

In a flash, the entire battlefield was flooded with blinding yellow light. A brilliant dome of crackling electricity swept out from Tapu Koko's core, engulfing everything in sight.

Discharge.

Naoki instinctively shielded his eyes with one arm, squinting through the brilliant burst. "Koraidon?!" he called out, trying to locate his partner in the sea of light.

But, he couldn't see him anywhere.

'What—? Where did he go?!'

Tapu Koko scanned the scorched battlefield with hawk-like focus. Craters, smoke, splintered ground, but no sign of the Pokémon it had just been fighting.

Gone.

Tapu Koko's eyes narrowed. It wasn't just surprised, it was rattled.

'Where did it disappear to? That thing was huge, how did it just vanish?!'

It hovered in place, tense and alert, scanning for the faintest sign of movement.

Then, a subtle tremor rippled beneath it.

Too late.

The ground beneath Tapu Koko cracked open as Koraidon erupted upward from below, launching a surprise attack with explosive force, his body trailing earth and stone as he soared toward his target.

Koraidon's sudden ambush cut off Tapu Koko's electrical burst instantly. The sheer force of the impact sent the guardian deity flying, crashing into the ground with a heavy thud. It skidded across the dirt before finally coming to a stop, slumped in a shallow crater.

The battle was over.

Naoki blinked in disbelief, still processing what had just happened.

'Wait a second. That move Koraidon just used… was that Dig, a Ground-type move?!'

His thoughts were reeling. "When did you even learn that move?!" Naoki asked, stepping closer with a stunned expression.

Koraidon stood nearby, looking a little sheepish.

"Agah…" it muttered, glancing away guiltily.

Naoki narrowed his eyes. "So you do know Dig?"

Koraidon quickly shook its head in denial. "Agah!"

But its guilty look said otherwise.

Naoki sighed. "Then why didn't you tell me when I was listing all the moves you know?"

"Agah." Okay, fine. Koraidon gave in, eyes darting to the side.

As it turned out, Koraidon had learned Dig on its own.

Back when it first arrived in that ancient wilderness, everything had been unfamiliar. At the start, it was hunted by wild Pokémon, driven into hiding, even injured.

To survive, it had taught itself how to burrow underground, resting in tunnels during the night and avoiding predators. That was how it picked up the move Dig.

As for why it never mentioned it to Naoki?

Well… Koraidon felt kind of embarrassed. Back then, it had to rely on hiding just to survive. Dig was a reminder of that time.

Of course, it didn't say all this. It just blinked innocently and muttered again, "Agah."

Naoki facepalmed. "You forgot?"

Before he could say anything else, Tapu Koko stirred from where it had fallen.

It floated shakily upward, visibly scuffed but still conscious.

Naoki turned toward it and reached into his backpack. He pulled out a bottle of Gogoat's milk.

"I'm really sorry about that," he said gently. "Here, drink this. It'll help with the pain."

Tapu Koko stared at the bottle in surprise.

It didn't seem angry. In fact, it looked more curious than anything. Slowly, the guardian reached forward, took the bottle, and popped open the lid.

A rich aroma spilled out—a creamy, earthy fragrance with a subtle hint of grass. Tapu Koko gave it a cautious sniff, then took a sip.

Its eyes widened.

A soft glow shimmered across its body as the injuries it had sustained rapidly faded. Muscles relaxed, bruises vanished, and energy returned.

The entire bottle gone in seconds, Tapu Koko blinked in wonder, looking at the now-empty container, then back at Naoki.

That… had worked really well.

Naoki grinned. "Glad that helped!"

Tapu Koko regarded the young trainer for a long moment, clearly impressed.

Then, it glanced down at the Z-Ring on his wrist.

There was an empty slot waiting for a Z-Crystal.

Tapu Koko turned toward Koraidon, its eyes flashing with understanding.

After a pause, it reached into the compartment hidden within its shell-like arms and withdrew a small, glowing object.

It was diamond-shaped, deep brown, and pulsed with inner power.

A Z-Crystal.

Naoki's breath caught the moment he saw it.

"That's… that's a Z-Crystal!" he whispered. The color and shape, there was no mistaking it.

It was Fightinium Z, the Z-Crystal used to unlock the power of Fighting-type Z-Moves.

Perfect for Koraidon.

He looked up at Tapu Koko, eyes wide with gratitude. "Are you giving this to us?"

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Tapu Koko nodded solemnly, offering the crystal without hesitation.

Naoki slowly reached out and accepted it with both hands, his expression turning serious.

This wasn't just a reward, it was a recognition.

Tapu Koko had tested them, and they'd earned its respect.

The Fighting Z-Crystal. A core of Z-Power that could supercharge any Fighting-type move into a Z-Move of overwhelming strength.

If used by Koraidon, it would unleash the devastating Z-Move: All-Out Pummeling.

But, Naoki stared at the shimmering brown crystal in his hand, uncertainty flickering across his face.

Right now, they had no use for a Fighting Z-Crystal.

He glanced at Tapu Koko, still hovering nearby.

'Would it be rude to ask for a different Z-Crystal? Maybe one that suited them better?'

Before he could dwell on the thought, Tapu Koko chirped cheerfully and floated closer, watching with curious eyes as Naoki inserted the crystal into his Z-Ring. Then, without hesitation, it floated back a few feet, held one arm across its chest, and struck a strong, confident pose.

"Ka ka ka ka!" it cried.

Naoki blinked. "You want me to follow your lead?"

"Ka ka!" Tapu Koko nodded firmly.

Naoki suddenly realized what was happening. Tapu Koko was going to teach him how to use a Z-Move.

"I get it," he nodded with resolve. "Alright, let's do this."

Tapu Koko began its demonstration.

It crossed its arms in front of its chest in an 'X,' crouched low into a sumo stance, and followed with a rapid series of forward punches that radiated force and precision.

Once done, Tapu Koko looked to Naoki, signaling it was his turn.

Naoki froze for a moment. His face flushed. He couldn't help but feel ridiculous. He was an adult mimicking a stylized battle dance meant for anime trainers.

Still, there was no one else around. Just him, Koraidon, and Tapu Koko.

Naoki clenched his jaw, shoved his pride aside, and moved.

He mimicked every gesture. Crossed arms. Sumo crouch. Rapid punches. His body flowed with the rhythm, step by step.

Then it happened.

The Z-Crystal embedded in his Z-Ring lit up in response.

A blinding blaze burst forth from the crystal, washing over Naoki in fiery energy. His entire body pulsed with heat and power. He could feel it surging through his limbs, begging for release.

'Was this… the power of Z-Energy?'

Naoki's eyes widened.

It wasn't just strength. It was unity. It was resonance.

He turned to Koraidon, his voice full of confidence.

"Koraidon!"

"Agah!" The majestic Pokémon stepped forward, its scales crackling with raw anticipation.

The Z-Energy gathered around Naoki suddenly erupted outward. Dozens of searing golden beams flowed from him, pouring directly into Koraidon's form.

In that moment, their hearts beat as one.

Naoki could feel it. Koraidon's resolve. It's trust. It's power.

Their connection surged like a flame ready to ignite.

Naoki closed his eyes. So did Koraidon. The energy between them swirled in harmony, building toward a singular purpose.

And suddenly, Naoki understood. Understood why Trainers shout their attacks when using Z-Moves. Why they move with such passion and force.

It wasn't just theatrics. It was release. It was the act of channeling everything—heart, soul, strength—into a single, all-out attack.

Naoki's eyes snapped open, blazing with fire.

Koraidon did the same, golden irises gleaming like sunlight through a storm.

"All-Out Pummeling!"

Naoki thrust his fist forward, and Koraidon answered the call.

A fierce surge of Fighting-type energy erupted from Koraidon, flames of raw Z-Power igniting around his body like a wildfire.

Moving on instinct alone, Koraidon thrust both palms forward at blinding speed.

That blazing aura condensed into titanic fists of pure energy, manifestations of martial force, that surged forward like twin avalanches toward Tapu Koko.

In the air, Tapu Koko flickered rapidly, its movements creating multiple afterimages as it darted upward, narrowly avoiding the oncoming assault.

The massive fists struck the ground below, detonating with a roar that split the air. The sheer impact gouged out twin craters in the earth and sent shockwaves rippling through the terrain. Trees swayed, and in the distance, startled bird Pokémon erupted from the canopy, fleeing the explosion in a frenzy of flapping wings.

The devastating Z-Move, All-Out Pummeling, finally came to an end.

Naoki and Koraidon stood amidst the aftermath, both panting hard.

"Huff…"

Naoki staggered slightly, catching his breath. As expected, using a Z-Move was incredibly taxing. The intense burst of energy left both trainer and Pokémon drained. There was no way they could use it again so soon.

"Agah…" Koraidon rumbled softly and walked back to Naoki's side, offering his support.

Naoki gave a tired but sincere smile, brushing a hand across his partner's armored flank. "I'm okay," he said, then looked up toward the floating guardian.

"Thank you, Tapu Koko."

Tapu Koko nodded. "Ka-ka."

It began to turn away, ready to depart.

But Naoki quickly called out, "Wait!"

"Ka-ka?" Tapu Koko stopped midair, tilting its head curiously.