12. The Sevestar Prince Darker Version

Chapter 91

As they depart Solanet Town, Ash and his companions find themselves on Route 12, the final numerical route leading to Pixetty City. With excitement in his voice, Ash exclaims, "Once we pass through Route 12, we'll step into a city straight out of fairy tales: Pixetty City! The entire city, from its buildings to its gardens, is a homage to various fairy tales, filled with enchanting sights and magical experiences."

Alice adds, her eyes gleaming with determination, "And you'll be amazed by how beautiful it looks now. Despite the battles we faced with Team Rainbow, only seven of them remain, united in their mission to steal the Legend Plate." She continues, "While the Pixie Plate might be housed in the museum, and the Draco Plate secured within the Dragon Safari, right before us stands the towering giant beanstalk. Venture into it, and you'll ascend to the stairway leading to the Hall of Origin, a place where legendary Pokémon like Dialga, Palkia, and Arceus reside." (Note: In the game, you'll need to get all 18 plates to open the area)

Ash continues, excitement bubbling in his voice, "And here we have two gyms. One is near the Dragon Safari, owned by the formidable Dragon Valkyrie Lucine. The other gym is located within the Pixetty Museum, owned by the renowned detective and my sister, Minami Satoshi."

As they approach the final challenge, the group splits into two. Ash leads one group to face Minami's gym, while Alice takes charge of the other group to confront Lucine.

(Note: Within the Museum, there are additional encounters awaiting trainers. Interacting with a glass wall grants an opportunity to capture a Mr. Mime. Moreover, a Ralts Egg is hidden atop one of the statues, and an Audino can be found after healing in each Pokémon Center. Near the garden, a Galarian Ponyta awaits discovery. In the Dragon Safari, trainers encounter Pseudo Legendary Pokémon.

To encounter Legendary Pokémon, players must utilize all 9 HMs to reach Latias and Latios; Rayquaza resides in the Jade Tower, situated near the gym and the Safari; obtaining both the Red Orb and Blue Orb is necessary to unlock Rayquaza's location. The Tapus are found in a specialized room within the Candy House, requiring Pokémon capable of using Terrain moves to access the Legendary of choice. Additionally, a Beast Ball Spot for Ultra Ruins exists in the Dragon Safari, and five Paradox Machines in the museum house Iron Valiant, Scream Tail, Roaring Moon, Koraidon, and Miraidon. There's also a Regi Temple akin to the one in Three-Point Pass; using different moves leads to encountering either Regibaby or Regidrago.)

"So the Regis here are Regibaby and Regidrago? I'm familiar with Regidrago, but what's this Regibaby about?" Cynthia inquires.

"Regibaby is the youngest among the Regis, known for its mischievous nature and tendency to cry. Its ability, Baby Face, reduces all opponent Pokémon's stats, and its signature move, Infant's Hug, not only acts as a protective move but also induces infatuation," explains Ash.

Alice proudly introduces the Dragon Type Eeveelution, Drekeon. "Behold Drekeon! Its scales are as tough as diamonds, imbued with mystical energies capable of weaving miracles. Evolve it by trading while it holds the Dragon Scale, just like Kingdra. Drekeon possesses the abilities Mold Breaker and Swift Swim, with Multiscale as its Hidden Ability," she explains.

Lance admires the revelation, commenting, "That's quite a remarkable addition to your team."

(Flashback)

The battle's conclusion leaves Phoenix defeated, his Mega Tyranitar falling to Ash's Pikachu. "It's over, Phoenix. You've lost," Ash declares, a mixture of relief and sadness in his voice.

Phoenix, defeated and despondent, kneels to the ground, murmuring, "I'm truly worthless, aren't I? Everything I've done... it's all for nothing. And my precious daughter, the one bright spot in my life, was taken from me as well..."