The humanoid figure standing at the mountain peak seemed to sense something. Mewtwo slowly turned around, and its expression immediately trembled upon seeing that familiar figure...
As a special life form created from the fusion of human genes and Mew's genes, aside from possessing immense power, Mewtwo also had emotions similar to humans.
Therefore, it could feel all the joys and sorrows of the world and could even experience the excitement of reuniting with an old friend.
For Mewtwo, the young man who had pulled it out of the mire was not only its comrade and companion, but also its redemption and hope.
If it hadn't met him, Mewtwo didn't dare imagine what it would have become.
After watching the rebooted world get on the right track, Mewtwo found Palkia, who had memories from before the reboot. With Palkia's help, Mewtwo traversed countless dark dimensions and arrived in this world.
But by the time it arrived, Caleb's presence had already disappeared from this world.
Later, Mewtwo met this world's Creator and obtained some information from him, and has since waited here, until today...
After hearing Mewtwo's account, Caleb was truly astonished. He asked, "So you waited here for thirty-eight years?"
Mewtwo nodded silently. It possessed a long life, and time meant little to it.
Caleb felt complex emotions. Looking at Mewtwo's determined eyes, he had to admit that he was deeply moved.
He opened his mouth and said, "I..."
He then paused for a moment, unsure what to say. He simply gave up on those sentimental words and stepped forward to hug his good comrade with open arms.
"Wuu~"
Dragonite, Mimikyu, and Lucario, who had experienced the Mewtwo incident, stood behind them, deeply moved by the scene.
Then, they all gathered around and took turns hugging Mewtwo.
Only Hydreigon was left standing in place with a bewildered look, not knowing what to do.
Caleb introduced, "This is our new companion."
"Growl?"
Hydreigon was even more confused. Why did everyone seem so familiar with it? Had it missed something?
"Wuu!"
Dragonite walked over to the young dragon like an older sibling and patted the youngster with its claw.
These two dragons had never gotten along well, so the moment Dragonite placed its claw on Hydreigon's head, another one of Hydreigon's heads opened its fierce large mouth and 'bit' down.
But it knew its limits, so it only symbolically ground Dragonite's claw with its sharp teeth without actually biting down.
Caleb watched this scene and said, "Kids who quarrel won't get snacks tonight!"
Hydreigon immediately let go and stood in place looking obedient.
Caleb smiled and said, "Alright, it's time for us to go back now."
Now that Mewtwo was found, he didn't really feel like doing this world's main quest. But before leaving, he wanted to thank Rayquaza, Arceus, and the others.
However, just as he was about to call out to Arceus, a golden light ring suddenly appeared in the sky ahead.
Immediately after, this world's Mewtwo and Hoopa emerged from it. {T/N: To avoid confusion, this Mewtwo will be called Mew2...}
Mew2's face was shrouded in shadow, making it impossible to see its specific expression.
Mewtwo looked up, glancing at Mew2 above without surprise, and asked: >..Is this the me of this world?..<
Caleb nodded with a frown. He felt that this Mew2 was truly unreasonable.
"I told you, I didn't come to this world for you!" he said, annoyed.
Mew2 ignored him, instead turning its gaze to the Mewtwo standing beside Caleb, saying coldly: >..Under the guise of so-called friendship and companionship, you exploit us into doing those disgusting things. Isn't that what you humans want? Hmph! I won't stand by and watch another ignorant Mewtwo be deceived by you any longer!..<
The 'ignorant' Mewtwo itself showed a confused expression and asked: >..What is this one talking about?..<
"It might have been hurt by humans in such a way before, so it subconsciously assumes that everyone approaching it has that purpose." Caleb answered.
>..I won't allow such things to happen!..< As it spoke, a strong sense of extremism emerged in Mew2's eyes.
A torrent of psychic power condensed and took form mid-air, turning substantial as it charged toward Caleb.
Mewtwo's eyes also glowed with a layer of blue light. Its body slowly ascended, one hand extended, and psychic waves surged out to neutralize the opponent's attack.
>..Leave this one to me..< Mewtwo said to Caleb.
Mewtwo had been through a similar experience, so it could more or less understand some of this Mew2's feelings.
But that was no reason for the other to randomly harm others.
The two Mewtwos floated above the clouds, psychic energy swirling around them, but neither initiated an attack first.
Mew2 said obsessively: >..Are you sure you want to oppose me for the sake of humans?..<
Mewtwo looked at the other for a few moments, not answering directly, but instead said slowly: >..I don't understand your actions. Our bodies contain human genes. From a certain perspective, you and I are also human..<
Mew2 frowned tightly, somewhat angrily wanting to use psychic power to intimidate the other: >..Nonsense!..<
Mewtwo effortlessly neutralized the opponent's attack while saying: >..You can refuse to admit it, but you cannot deny the human genes within us. They allow us to think like humans, to have rich emotions like humans..<
At this point, Mewtwo's tone changed, looked directly at the other, and continued: >..For example, right now, you are angry. You want to attack me. You are thinking about which direction to attack me from. And, you can feel it too, right?..<
Mewtwo glanced at Caleb below and continued: >..There is something about him that attracts us, making it easier for us to develop fondness for him, easier to trust him. At first, I didn't understand it either..<
Mewtwo's mind conjured up things Caleb had done in the past, saying: >..But now, I'd rather believe that those intangible things are the essence of who he is. To be honest, I am actually grateful that fate allowed me to meet him..<
Hearing this, Mew2 fell into silence. After a long while, it spoke: >..He is from Team Rocket..<
Mewtwo looked at it and reminded: >..We once were too..<
Mew2 fell silent again. It looked down at the young man below and asked: >..Aren't you afraid that one day he will use you to do things you don't want to do?..<
Mewtwo said nonchalantly: >..I am happy that I can help him..<
Mew2 looked utterly disbelieving: >..What if he asks you to do things that harm Pokémon?..<
Mewtwo said with certainty: >..He won't..<
>..You are truly insane..< Mew2 murmured: >..Is he worth you doing this for?..<