"Corviknight activates the Child of the Wind potential, enhancing the power of its Flying-type moves, and making its wind-related moves more unpredictable and varied."
As Summer was about to taste the special jam made by Bea, he put down his spoon. It seemed Corviknight had already used more than five thousand wind-related moves.
Speaking of which, it had been almost a month since it ate the glow mushroom. Finding the shining mineral needed to be added to future plans.
"Hmm, in that case, let's see how its moves have become unpredictable and varied."
Ogerpon was clinging to Summer like a little sidekick. Rillaboom had been borrowed by Peirce, saying it needed help improving his Rillaboom's drumming skills.
According to a friend from another timeline, time is such a marvelous thing. Rillaboom had now become a master drummer, no longer the sensitive and weak Grookey it once was.
That stage drummer it once admired had now become its student.
Summer was curious why Peirce wanted to improve Rillaboom's drumming skills now. He smiled and told Summer to look forward to it, as Spikemuth would soon host a joint performance.
It's said that one of the performers is a rock singer who is somewhat famous back home, but it's currently a secret.
According to Peirce, he wanted to take advantage of Spikemuth's improving trend and organize a big event to spread its fame to other continents.
Of course, Summer supported this idea. Rillaboom was also delighted because it was its first time exchanging drumming techniques with its kind, and it might learn something in the process.
"Alright then, let's go, Ogerpon, and see how Corviknight is doing."
"Boni~"
"Ka-ka-ka!"
Corviknight flapped its wings and cried out in the center of the storm. Only this whirlwind could clear its sorrow. Let the wind blow even fiercer.
"Yah?"
A Skarmory asked a nearby Corvisquire in confusion. Though their leader usually wasn't serious, what was going on today? Why lock itself in a tornado?
"Kaa."
Corvisquire, Corviknight's younger brother, looked embarrassed. Speaking too much would bring tears; it's best not to ask.
"Yah~"
Another Skarmory landed on a branch, its expression calm. Didn't you see that their leader's wind blades didn't hurt any nearby trees? Doesn't that show it still had control and remained rational?
Hearing Skarmory's analysis, Corvisquire silently shed tears. Their leader was truly remarkable. If he went through such an experience, he'd doubt his life and go completely mad.
"Uh, Corviknight, even if you've activated the Child of the Wind potential, you don't need to show off like this..." Summer said awkwardly, standing before the storm.
Corviknight noticed Summer's arrival, dispelled the storm, and slowly landed, looking pitifully at Summer.
Then, like a 150-pound child, it threw itself into Summer's arms, crying loudly.
Summer didn't know what had upset Corviknight, so he could only pat its head and comfort it:
"There, there, don't cry. You're the strongest..."
Ogerpon raised its head, squinted its eyes, and pouted, showing a disgusted expression. Uncle Corviknight, how lame.
Once Corviknight's emotions stabilized, Summer asked what had happened.
Seeing Corviknight gesticulate vividly, Summer understood. It had lost in love, which was why it was like this.
Of course, just losing in love wouldn't crush Corviknight. Perhaps it was unlucky. The one it fell for was a Fezandipiti.
Its appearance perfectly matched Corviknight's tastes. If only its gender did too. Yes, Fezandipiti was male. Learning this, Corviknight's worldview almost collapsed.
To vent its sorrow, it frantically used Flying-type moves and accidentally activated the Child of the Wind potential.
Ogerpon commented that Uncle Corviknight was truly unfortunate.
"Cheer up, Corviknight. At least your sexual orientation is normal." Summer patted its wing in comfort.
Corviknight felt an inexplicable sadness. Didn't this indirectly say its eyesight was bad? Its sharp vision was its most proud attribute.
"How about this, take me on a flight, Corviknight," Summer looked up at the sky. "Let the carefree flight clear your troubles."
Corviknight nodded. Flying was indeed a joyful thing.
Seeing it agree, Summer picked up Ogerpon and placed it on Corviknight's back, saying, "Just right, Ogerpon hasn't experienced aerial flight. Take it along."
"Ka-ka!" Corviknight turned to Ogerpon with glowing eyes. How could it refuse?
No problem, little Ogerpon isn't heavy. Hold tight. This master is very fast!
"Boni~!"
Great! Corviknight brother is so nice!
Corviknight flapped its wings and flew in the sky. The feeling of riding the wind was indeed comfortable, as if all troubles could be left behind!
This master is indeed the master. I am a proud Corviknight. Love only hinders the speed of my wings!
Hmm... Is that a bird Pokémon in the woods? Ridiculous, how can it walk on the ground? Ah, could it be injured?
As the bird boss of Sunset Forest, such things couldn't be allowed. Corviknight hurriedly reported to Summer.
Summer immediately agreed to go down. Corviknight was quite responsible.
Corviknight slowly landed on the ground, and Summer saw the true face of the "injured" Pokémon. It was a Ducklett, just not good at flying.
This made Corviknight a bit embarrassed. Was its eyesight really bad?
"No, Corviknight, your decision was right."
Summer squatted down. The Ducklett in front of him showed helpless eyes. Generally, Duckletts were taken care of by Swanna parents and lived near water, not in forests.
It probably, like other Pokémon in Sunset Forest, came from Kitakami, and it got separated from its parents, so it wandered aimlessly in the forest. The mud on its webbed feet was proof.
Without finding a way to return to Kitakami, Summer decided to take the lonely Ducklett to Misty Lake, where it could find its favorite aquatic moss to eat.
"Looks like we have an additional passenger, Corviknight. Help me take it to Misty Lake." Summer picked up Ducklett and said.
"Ka!"
No problem, Ducklett isn't heavier than little Ogerpon. Easy-peasy~
In the sky, the initially nervous Ducklett relaxed. Flying was such a wonderful thing, and Corviknight carrying it was so cool!
Corviknight's speed was fast. Soon, they arrived at Misty Lake. Ducklett swam in the water and quickly adapted to the environment.
Seeing it in good condition, Corviknight felt relieved. Then it looked at Summer. Let's go; our flight isn't over yet!
"Ka?" Ducklett cried hoarsely as Corviknight was about to leave. Not very melodious.
Will we meet again?
"Ka!"
Corviknight didn't turn back. Trying to be cool, it flew into the sky, leaving a message.
Let the wind guide us to meet again!
(End of the Chapter)