Pokémon: Breeding Simulator [43]

Gardevoir's original plan was to take control of Dialga and Palkia, the rulers of time and space in the Sinnoh region, and have them create a new world just for her.

Then, she would use Cresselia's power to fill this new world with dreams, crafting a realm where Elias could exist.

In that world, they would live together—forever.

But plans never keep up with reality. When she discovered that Elias was still alive, Gardevoir abandoned her original idea without hesitation.

A dream was, after all, an illusion.

However, abandoning it didn't mean giving up entirely.

Gardevoir wasn't willing to discard the plan she had meticulously crafted over the years. She still intended to control the Twin Gods of Time and Space to create her new world.

The only difference was that instead of filling it with Cresselia's dreams, she had decided to bring Elias from reality into it.

If the plan succeeded, Elias would be with her forever—no fear of death, no threat of danger.

But while the plan seemed perfect in Gardevoir's eyes, she was worried that Elias might not accept it.

So after much deliberation, she decided to test the waters first.

The moment Elias heard Gardevoir's question, his scalp tingled.

He suddenly realized that the Gardevoir before him was quite different from the one in his memories.

And the reason for this difference wasn't because her feelings for him had faded.

On the contrary, he could clearly sense that her emotions had grown even deeper than in the simulator—so deep they had twisted into something possessive and obsessive.

Given the situation, Elias saw only two possible approaches.

One: Persuade Gardevoir with words.

Two: Subdue Gardevoir with force.

The second option was out of the question.

He didn't even need to think about it—with his current level of strength, even ten of him stacked together, plus Mew, wouldn't stand a chance against her.

So... persuasion was his only option.

As Elias pondered his response, the silence stretched on, and Gardevoir's expression darkened.

Her grip on him tightened—arms and legs wrapping around him even more firmly, like a slender serpent slowly constricting its prey.

Sensing her growing possessiveness, Elias realized he couldn't delay any longer.

But before he could speak, Gardevoir's cold voice cut through the air:

"Are you trying to refuse?"

Her displeasure was evident.

Elias's heart sank.

He had forgotten—Gardevoir was extremely sensitive to emotions. In the past, he could use his psychic abilities to block her from reading his emotions.

But now, with his weakened powers, he was completely exposed before her—like a sheet of transparent glass.

Perhaps realizing she was being too forceful, Gardevoir reined in her emotions, softening her expression slightly.

She nuzzled her face against his, her voice turning gentle.

"Don't refuse, okay? Whatever kind of world you want, I will create it for you."

"My only condition is that the world belongs to just you and me."

She spoke slowly, her tone almost like a whispered love confession.

"…Gardevoir," Elias began, trying to find the right words.

But before he could react, he noticed something unusual.

From his perspective, Gardevoir's large, watery eyes began to ripple, forming mesmerizing spirals.

[Hypnosis]

Alarm bells rang in Elias's mind. He instinctively tried to use his psychic powers to break free, but it was already too late.

Under Gardevoir's full-powered [Hypnosis], the moment he sensed something was wrong, his consciousness had already begun to blur.

As Elias sank into deep sleep in her arms, a flicker of guilt flashed through Gardevoir's eyes. She gently stroked his cheek with her pale hand.

"I'll convince you. I'll make you willingly enter the new world with me."

She murmured softly.

Gardevoir had no intention of forcing Elias. This was just a temporary [Hypnosis]—to take him back to the gym first.

Sliding off the bed, she cradled Elias in her arms.

At that moment, a round, purple figure hesitantly peeked in from the doorway.

"Gengar~"

Meeting Gardevoir's gaze, Gengar lifted its stubby fingers and pointed at Elias.

From the moment Gardevoir entered the room, it had already sensed her presence.

Someone sneaking into its trainer's bed? Normally, Gengar would have stopped it immediately.

But... after seeing that it was Gardevoir, Gengar backed down.

Not because it didn't want to intervene—because it couldn't.

Especially after witnessing Mew's miserable state, any thoughts of stopping her vanished entirely.

But now, seeing that Gardevoir was actually taking Elias away, Gengar knew it had no choice but to step up.

"Gengar gengar (Gardevoir, is it really necessary to take him too?)"

It tried to reason with her, though its stance was tense, ready to attack at any moment.

Protecting their trainer was a Pokémon's duty—even if the one taking him was another Pokémon.

Gardevoir, of course, understood this principle.

So, without hesitation, she [Mega Evolved].

As the white light faded, a Mega Gardevoir in an elegant black gown stood before them.

At that moment, Gengar's last bit of resistance crumbled.

Despair. Absolute despair.

It might have had a chance against normal Gardevoir.

But Mega Gardevoir? Getting involved now would be suicide.

"…This way, sir."

Gengar stepped aside, making a polite "after you" gesture.

Seeing this, Gardevoir nodded approvingly.

She had always found Gengar to be quite agreeable.

If Elias ever got bored in the new world, she might even consider letting Gengar and the others in to keep him company.

With that thought in mind, Gardevoir's form flickered—and in the next instant, both she and Elias vanished from the room.

After Gardevoir left, Gengar let out a long sigh of relief.

It turned toward the living room, where a certain pink feline dangled from the ceiling—limbs bound tightly.

"Mew~"

Bruised and battered, Mew let out a whimper, struggling to signal for help.

From the moment Gardevoir took Elias away, she had been completely stunned.

She had known that Gardevoir might be possessive of Elias, but she hadn't expected her to go this far.

"Gengar~"

Gengar, however, ignored her plight.

Right now, letting this dumb cat down would only make things worse. It had more pressing matters to handle—like finding reinforcements to rescue Elias.

Hmm... maybe that Lance guy? Or Sabrina from Saffron City?

With a plan in mind, Gengar dissolved into a shadow and slipped into the ground.

Leaving Mew alone, still wriggling in midair.

This is ridiculous.

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T/N: ahem. would