As Meloetta soothed Thundurus's anger, the thunder over the entire island suddenly disappeared.
Even the dark clouds above the island quietly dissipated.
Golden beams of light pierced through the clouds, shining down on the island.
A magical scene unfolded.
The branches struck by lightning, turning into charcoal.
Were either swiftly absorbed by the ground as nutrients for other plants.
Or, on some branches where the scorching had subsided, new shoots sprouted.
This is the vitality brought by Thundurus's reckless destruction.
It's also why the island can still ensure such lush vegetation despite Thundurus's wanton destruction.
"Melo!"
Meloetta stood on Thundurus's cloud, and under its support, flew towards Natsuhiko and Dragapult.
Even though Thundurus was now back to normal, Dragapult's attitude towards it was still not very friendly.
Whenever Dragapult thought of the injury on Natsuhiko's shoulder, it felt an indescribable guilt.
Along with the guilt came animosity towards Thundurus.
"Thunder."
Thundurus noticed Dragapult's hostility.
But it didn't take it to heart, not even giving it a glance.
Although Dragapult held its ground against Thundurus for a long time, without Meloetta's presence, it could only withstand Thundurus and make little impact.
Perhaps, it could cause some harm, but that would only further incite Thundurus's anger.
A true Divine Beast with a divine position cannot be defeated by a mere regular Pokémon.
Unless Natsuhiko could build a team around Dragapult, and the other Pokémon collaborating with Dragapult were equally matched in strength, they might attempt to capture the Divine Beast.
But that is still a distant prospect for him now.
Didn't he see that even Hunter S, the highest seat of the Hunter Guild, owning at least four or more Elite Trainer Level Pokémon, could only barely protect himself against Thundurus?
Of course, that might also be largely due to his lack of a structured team.
"Melo!"
Seeing Thundurus still maintaining an arrogant demeanor, Meloetta pouted.
It jumped onto Thundurus's shoulder and patted its head.
Thundurus, in its furious state before, could ignore Meloetta.
But now, when it looked at Meloetta, its gaze was like looking at a little sister.
A little sister it couldn't afford to offend.
"Thunder!"
However, asking Thundurus to apologize was out of the question.
Thundurus raised its head arrogantly.
"Melo!"
Meloetta put its hands on its hips, the ends of its hair once again showing signs of turning orange-red.
"Let it go, Meloetta, it's not a serious injury."
Natsuhiko smiled and waved his hand.
Meloetta could treat Thundurus this way, but he couldn't.
Yet after the battle, the sting on his shoulder surged like a tide. Although Natsuhiko wore a smile, his face became somewhat pale, and a cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
Meloetta couldn't hide its distressed expression seeing Natsuhiko in this state.
Its jade green eyes rolled around.
"Melo~lo~lo~~"
Instead, it began to sing.
But unlike the cheerful and friendly tune earlier, this time it turned rather sorrowful.
The sound emerged from Meloetta's mouth and reached Thundurus's ears.
Now see.
Thundurus's eyes turned red.
Don't get it wrong; it's not angry again, but....
It's crying.
"Thunder! Thunder!"
Thundurus wanted to stop Meloetta, the tears in its eyes swirled like beans, and even though it tried hard to restrain, its voice carried a sob.
But Meloetta did not respond, nor did it stop.
Instead, it motioned towards Natsuhiko with a nod of its eyes.
Thundurus's face scrunched up.
Oh no.
If other Pokémon found out that Thundurus cried, where would it save its face in the future?
Especially if Tornadus and Landorus found out, it would be a lifelong stain.
"Thunder, thunder!"
Thundurus resolutely admitted defeat.
It repeatedly bowed in the direction of Natsuhiko and Dragapult.
With those actions, it was afraid that if it was too slow, its tears would be flung out of its eyes.
"Alright, alright, Meloetta."
Watching their actions and behavior, Natsuhiko was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Meloetta was like a simple girl, all its emotions were displayed on its face, and its thoughts appeared relatively naive.
It was very timid, but if it encountered someone it recognized, it would seem very close.
This closeness could be completely seen on its face.
Making it impossible to refuse.
"Melo."
Seeing Thundurus finally apologize, Meloetta patted its shoulder with satisfaction and relief.
Then it stepped a few light dance steps in the air.
Came to the other uninjured shoulder of Natsuhiko, dangling its feet.
Thundurus wore a look of embarrassment.
Natsuhiko couldn't help but give a hint.
"Thundurus, I've heard people say that if you stand on your head when you feel like crying, the tears won't fall."
"Thunder?!"
'Who's crying?!'
Thundurus's face turned stern.
Though it said so, its body was honest, and the cloud beneath it wobbled, its whole body turned completely upside-down.
It crossed its arms looking very serious, but its reddened eyes kept blinking.
It really tried hard.
Natsuhiko couldn't help but be speechless.
These Divine Beasts are terrifying when angry, but if you can communicate with them, you'll find they're not that hard to get along with.