Celebi was only a few inches away from him. It was Celebi in the flesh. He had seen the movie of Celebi and he was excited to see its powers. It could literally control time. It might also be the most powerful grass-type Pokemon to ever exist.
"I am good. It is nice to meet you.", said Axel.
"Oh, so the kid has some manners. Let's go to my home and talk.", said Celebi, and all of them were instantly telelorted to its home. Its home was not a mansion but a multi-layered cave. This was an interesting concept. Axel realized that it was a psychic Pokemon too when it teleported all of them.
Celebi raised its hand and a tree branch came near it magically flying then it started to mold and then it formed in the shape of a coffee mug. Similarly, a pot was made and some leaves were boiling. Axel didn't know what was happening but he was sure that Celebi was using grass-type and psychic-type energy perfectly.
After the pot was boiled with some green leaves, the water was poured into the wooden cup. The cup looked solid and branded. The cup flew towards Axel and landed on his hand.
"I believe that humans love to have some tea in the morning. It is my first time making it, so I hope that you like it.", said Celebi.
Axel first used 'Identity' on Celebi.
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Ding!
Pokemon name: Celebi
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Yeah, he expected it. There was no way he could identify such a powerful mythical Pokemon that could travel through time.
"You know, you should not use that kind of skill to hostile parties. They will not like it.", said Celebi shocking Axel.
Axel had never known any Pokemon telling that they were being identified. Celebi was the first one. He didn't know that others could tell it.
"Yes, I can tell it and no, I cannot read your mind. You are just too predictable.", said Celebi.
"I didn't know that others could tell about this?"
"Most may not know it but the Pokemons of my ranking could easily tell. So, I suggest that you don't do it. It is considered shameless to look at other's stats."
"Sorry, I didn't know."
"It is okay, you are just a child."
Celebi had also given some food to Venusaur and Mew. Mew had brought its own food, so it didn't eat what was given to it by Celebi but Venusaur was enjoying its food.
Due to 'Aura sense', Axel could tell that the food being eaten by Venusaur was filled with nutrients and energy. He could also tell that his tea was filled with nutrients and energy.
"Now, you must be wondering, why I have agreed to train your Venusaur and why have I agreed to call you here too?"
"Yes, that has been in my mind. I also want to know what you want in return cause there is no free meal."
Celebi had a female voice and it was very sweet. But the words spoken were mature.
"I am impressed. At least you have a brain in your head. You are not delusional like today's kids. So, here is the deal. I am going to train you and your Venusaur till I am satisfied with your progress. In return, I want you to save this world cause you are the one responsible for its future destruction."
"What do you mean?"
"Axel, you are not only a reincarnator but you are also not from this planet or even this universe. You have been intentionally put here for some purpose. Now, for the life of me, I could not say why that is but I know this is the truth."
"Ok, first of all, how do you know about this?", asked Axel. His having the system and being from another universe was supposed to be a secret. How could Celebi tell it?
"Axel, I have the power of time. I could travel through the future and also in the past. I could go to the parallel universe and see the impact of any decision that humans and Pokemon have made.
All the things were going in the right direction. This world was sure to be doomed. I knew it but it would take a couple of thousand years to come to that stage. I was searching for its cure.
However, the minute you were born, the destruction of this world accelerated. I didn't know why that happened. This universe is a closed space. Other souls could not have come here.
I could tell that you didn't have a past life and that made me very curious. This universe doesn't have the capacity to give birth to a new soul. That was when I realized that you are not from this universe and your coming here is not a mistake."
"You said that with me being born, the rate of destruction of this world is accelerated. How much time do we have?"
"I cannot tell you that cause that would change the future and changing the future is not a good idea. I could tell you that it would happen during your lifetime.
Axel, you are an anomaly. Because of you, the time of destruction of this world has decreased by a lot but you could also save it. That is why I decided to train you.
If I don't train you, there is a maximum chance that you will not be able to make it. I could not tell that for certainty cause due to you, the future is always changing."
"Why is the future changing because of me?"
"I don't know that is why you are an anomaly."
"Why did you decide to bring Venusaur and train only Venusaur? There might have been other Pokemons that you might want to train. And I still don't understand why are you putting all your hopes on me?"
Celebi gave a big sigh and then looked at Axel.
"Axel, even though I have the power of time, there is very little I can do to change the future. Time doesn't follow a linear path but the results are always the same. Why is it the same? Even I don't know but that is how the time works."
"Aren't you supposed to have the power of time? Can't you do anything to change it?", asked Axel.
He had been starting to hear that the world was going to end due to Arceus being manipulated and now it seemed to be true coming out of Celebi's mouth.
"Axel, I am a time guardian. My role is not to change the course of time but to maintain it. If I see any anomaly in time, I am supposed to eliminate it."
"Then why didn't you eliminate me when you know that I am one of the anomalies."
"Because I am also the voice of the forest. I am also the Pokemon of this universe and I don't want it to be destroyed. I selected you cause you are an anomaly. I could not see your future as your future is always changing. Since you are the only one who could change your future as per my opinion, so I decided to train you.
I chose Venusaur as it is the most ideal Pokemon in your team that I could train. It is a grass/poison type Pokemon and since I have seen the future, I could tell that it has limitless potential."
Everyone was saying that he should save this universe. Axel had agreed to it but the pressure of it was huge. He didn't even have a champion-rank Pokemon. He knew that he had time but he was starting to get scared now.
"You should not worry about all these future events. Right now, you will be training with me."
"For how much time would we be training?"
"Until I am satisfied with your progress."
"But I need to go home after a month."
"Don't worry Axel, I have the power of time. I am sure that I can bend some rules for you.", said Celebi with a smile.
Venusaur had completed its meal and it was satisfied.
"Rest for some time and tell me what you want to become in the future.", said Celebi to Venusaur.
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Axel looked at Venusaur's stats after a month
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Pokemon's name: Venusaur (Age- 2.5 years)
Pokemon Nickname: None
Pokemon Rank: King
Ability: Overgrow (mastered)
Hidden ability: Chlorophyll (mastered)
Potential: Brown
Health: 11000/11000 Attack: E++
Agility: E+ Defense: D
Sp. Atk: C Sp. Def: D++
Moves :-
Active move: Sludge (G) (Lvl 39), Tackle (C) (Lvl 20) (max), Rajor leaf (E) (Lvl 52), Vine whip (E) (Lvl 51), Substitute (G) (Lvl 39), Sunny day (E) (Lvl 59), Synthesis (E) (Lvl 60), Leech Seed (E) (Lvl 45), Energy Ball (E) (Lvl 55), Grassy Terrain (E) (Lvl 52), Water Sport (E) (Lvl 40), Rain dance (E) (Lvl 40), Solar beam (E) (Lvl 59), Sludge bomb (E) (Lvl 40), Frenzy Plant (E) (Lvl 52), Grass Pledge (E) (Lvl 45), Aromatherapy (E) (Lvl 50), Poison powder (E) (Lvl 50), Sleeping powder (E) (Lvl 52), Leech whip (E) (Lvl 45), Growth (E) (Lvl 45), Field Control (E) (Lvl 62), Restore (E) (Lvl 45), Wood thorns (E) (Lvl 52), Multi flowers (G) (Lvl 39), Deep forest emergence (G) (Lvl 39)
Passive move: Voice of the forest (Sealed)
Core: Grass (Mastered)
Hidden Power- Water (40%)
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There were not many changes in its stats. After it ranked up to king rank, it became difficult to increase its move level and its stats. Axel had mainly told it to get used to its new rank and also become proficient in using its moves.
King rank changed everything in Pokemon. Their way of fighting and use of stamina. So, it naturally took time to get used to it.
Axel thought to solely concentrate on Venusaur at this time. He may not have a chance to do it in the future and with Celebi, he expected Venusaur to reach tier 2 king rank till they complete their training with Celebi. However, what was Celebi going to teach them?
"Celebi what are you going to teach me and Venusaur? Are you going to teach us how to manipulate time?", asked Axel with an excited face.
"No, why would you think that? Did you forget that I am also a time guardian? My motive is to not let others manipulate time. Axel, there are other time guardians than me and most of them are very strict with their rules.
So, even if you come up with something that could literally change time, don't do it. Cause these times guardians would not let you live.", said Celebi.
"I will keep that in mind.", said Axel.
"First of all, show all the things that you guys can do. I will then tell you what I am going to teach you.", said Celebi.
First was Venusaur. It started to use all of its moves and Celebi was surprised to see that Venusaur was so talented. Most of its moves had been modified and upgraded to higher stage and it had also learned some new moves.
Then it was Axel that showed its moves. His moves were not so versatile as Venusaur, but for an elemental rank human, he was doing good.
"Now, let me tell you what I am going to teach Venusaur. At first, I thought that I might have to start your teaching from the basics but Axel, you are a good trainer. Your concept on grass-type Pokemons and their powers, how to use it, all these things are creative and commendable.
So, to you, I am only going to teach you one thing and that is how to use 'Voice of the forest.'"
A/N: Thank you Kheniz and Mathew Salas for joining my patreon channel. Your support motivates me to be creative and write more chapters.