Dark clouds gathered above the endless sea.
The ship carrying Elior and Nerion cut through rising waves, heading straight toward the disturbance.
The ocean was no longer calm.
It roared.
Wind howled.
Lightning flashed across the sky.
"This isn't natural," Elior said, gripping the railing.
Nerion stood still, eyes on the horizon.
"…It's reacting."
Far ahead—
Strange structures rose from the water.
Metal towers. Energy pillars.
Ships surrounding a single point.
"That's them…" Elior muttered.
Members of Team Umber filled the area.
Machines pulsed with dark energy.
The sea itself twisted unnaturally around them.
Nerion's voice turned cold:
"They've already begun the capture."
Before they could approach—
Explosions hit the water nearby.
Enemy ships surrounded them.
"Stop right there!" a grunt shouted.
Pokéballs flew into the air.
Water-type and dark-type Pokémon emerged.
Elior stepped forward instantly.
"We're not stopping!"
The deck shook violently.
Waves crashed over the sides.
Fighting here was completely different.
"Thundrion, go!"
Thundrion leaped forward, electricity sparking wildly.
"Infernyx, back it up!"
Infernyx followed, flames fighting against the rain.
Nerion remained calm.
"…I'll handle the sea."
He raised his hand.
"Go."
A powerful water Pokémon emerged beside him Vaporeon
"Attack!"
Enemy Pokémon rushed in.
Water surged across the deck.
"Thundrion—Thunder Strike!"
Lightning crashed down—
Hitting multiple enemies at once.
But—
The wet environment spread electricity unpredictably.
The ship shook violently.
"Careful!" Elior shouted.
Elior Struggles
"Infernyx—Flame Charge!"
Infernyx rushed forward—
But the rain weakened its flames.
An enemy attack struck it from the side.
Infernyx staggered.
Elior clenched his fist.
"…This is different from land battles."
Every move felt unstable.
Unpredictable.
The ocean wasn't just a background—
It was part of the fight.
Nerion Takes Control
Meanwhile—
Nerion moved effortlessly.
"Left side—dodge."
Vaporeon responded instantly.
"Now… counter."
A perfect strike.
Enemy Pokémon fell one after another.
Elior watched in shock.
"…He's not fighting the sea…"
"…He's moving with it."
Another wave crashed onto the deck.
Elior almost lost balance.
Riolu grabbed onto him.
Riolu looked determined.
Elior took a breath.
"…We need to adapt."
He looked at Thundrion.
"Don't force your attacks… wait for the wave!"
The next wave rose—
"NOW!"
Thundrion used the height of the wave—
Launching electricity downward.
Direct hit.
Enemy Pokémon fell.
Within minutes—
The grunts were defeated.
Team Umber retreated slightly.
But the ocean…
Only got worse.
The Real Threat
The water suddenly began to glow.
The ship shook violently.
Deep below—
Something massive moved.
Elior froze.
"…That's it…"
Nerion's eyes narrowed.
"Aqualith…"
Far in the distance—
A gigantic shadow twisted beneath the sea.
Energy pillars tightened around it.
The ocean roared in pain.
Lightning split the sky.
Waves rose like mountains.
Elior stared forward, determination burning in his eyes.
"This isn't just a battle anymore…"
Nerion stepped beside him.
"…It's a rescue."
And the journey continues.....