Pokemon Earth’s Parallel World: Dragon Trainer

At an airbase somewhere in Tochigi Prefecture, numerous officials – from the Airforce, Military, and even Government – were in a state of panic. They observed an immense horde of Pokémon advancing in their direction, effortlessly destroying each military barrier in the Fukushima Region as they moved southward. In just a day, they could reach the main city where a dense population resided. Many residents of Fukushima Prefecture had already begun evacuating to the eastern and western parts of the region.

As the Pokémon continued their march south, they approached the town of Yasai, located on the outskirts of Tochigi Prefecture. What was even more concerning was that if they maintained their current trajectory, they would soon enter the heart of the Kanto Region: Edo. With such vast numbers of Pokémon, the Kanto Region would undeniably face significant devastation.

"What have we done? Why are there so many beasts coming here? The count exceeds ten thousand and it's still rising. I've never witnessed such an invasion in my lifetime," a government official exclaimed, clearly overwhelmed with despair.

"The reinforcements from the Edo City will arrive soon," a personnel reported.

"It's futile. Facing such a massive horde of beasts, we're merely sacrificing lives," a military official remarked with resignation.

"Sir! It's urgent! We've received footage from a satellite," another personnel announced, rushing in with a card chip.

"Play it." Recognizing the urgency, the officials watched without further questions.

After viewing the footage, all they saw was a vast expanse of forest reduced to black ash. Not a single tree stood. The landscape and lakes were all too familiar to them.

"Isn't this Kemono no Su? How did it end up like this?" one official asked, shock evident in his voice.

"Is the destruction of their habitat the reason that these beasts are so agitated?" another speculated.

"DID YOU DO THIS?" The Governor's voice boomed with anger as he confronted the Airforce representatives.

"Governor, let me clarify. Such devastation is beyond our capability. The extent of the damage is too vast to have been caused by our missiles. If it was indeed a missile strike, there would've been a preceding wildfire that would've spread over time. However, only three hours have passed since this incident, and there were no reports of wildfires. As for a nuclear weapon, that's impossible, and if we deployed one, there should be a significant reaction from nearby cities and noticeable radiation levels. Clearly, we did not use such a weapon," an Airforce official elaborated.

"That seems plausible," another personnel concurred.

"What about your division?" a government official questioned the army.

"Sir, deploying nuclear weapons is beyond our jurisdiction. Authorization from higher-ups is mandatory," the general clarified.

The explanation seemed logical to most, but it also meant they were no closer to identifying the perpetrator. The room fell silent.

"We shouldn't be pointing fingers. Our primary concern should be addressing the impending threat from these beasts," an elder government official intervened.

"We need to redirect their path," an army official proposed.

"But to where? A forest? Most of Edo has been urbanized. Where can we possibly lead them?" a government official asked.

"There is a place. To the west of Tochigi Prefecture, there's a vast forest that extends to the Gunma Prefecture," an Airforce officer suggested.

"Yet, diverting them there would put immense pressure on us, especially if they choose to invade the urbanized east," the army general lamented.

"No, there's one in the western part of Tochigi that has a large forest extending to the prefecture of Gunma," an Air Force officer reported.

"But the pressure on our side will be immense, especially if they decide to invade the urbanized east," the army general said with a sigh.

"That's the only option we have. For now, let them head west. If there's a clash with the beasts there, it might be for the best," the Governor stated.

"We would need a significant amount of resources for that," the army general pointed out.

"Us too. The pressure will increase, demanding more resources," the Airforce General added.

Hearing the duo request vast resources, many government officials rolled their eyes, yet they remained silent, understanding the justification for their demands. The pressure on them would indeed be significant.

"Don't worry, I'll discuss the budget with the assembly. But for now, reassure your soldiers and prevent any panic," the Governor instructed.

"Aye, Your Honor. We've got this," both the Army and Airforce generals affirmed.

"By the way, since the beasts are headed our way, what's the status of that lake?" a government official inquired.

"Contact someone from Fukushima Prefecture and get an update on the situation there," the Governor directed.

"Aye," a personnel acknowledged.

…

In his dream, Akira envisioned countless jets being destroyed by Pokémon. He saw a unique beast, one he met in the eye, and then a ripple of light coming toward him. Images kept surfacing in his memory, particularly of the last individual who appeared.

He then opened his eyes.

The sterile, white fluorescent lights above the buzzed softly, casting a pale glow on Akira's face as he slowly blinked open his eyes. The unfamiliar sensation of cool, clinical airbrushed his skin, replacing the memories of sweat and dirt from before. He felt a slight pinch on his left arm, and when he turned to look, an IV bag hung beside him, dripping its clear fluid through a tube and into his veins.

He was lying on a stiff hospital bed, its sheets pristine and tucked neatly underneath him. A middle-aged woman approached him. She wore a military uniform, and he distinguished that he was a nurse because of her insignia.

"Welcome back," she said, her voice carrying the weight of genuine concern. "You're in a military medical facility. We've been taking care of you."

"Where am I?"

"Air Wings Base, Tochigi City," the military nurse answered.

"So, I've returned here," Akira mused.

"Yes, you're the sole survivor," she informed him.

"I see," Akira sighed, nodding.

"Now that you're awake, you'll need to report your status. But for the moment, rest. If you require anything, press the button beside you, and I'll return," the nurse advised before leaving.

Akira stared at the ceiling, trying to reconcile the events that transpired. He grappled with the mysterious light ripple and the memories it conjured.

"Is it truly the future?" he pondered aloud, shaking his head, "That can't be, can it?"

"No…" Akira hesitated, "It's not impossible... If unique beasts are appearing on Earth, then perhaps certain magic exists too? I can't be certain," he questioned himself.

"So, it might indeed be the future. Fate might have called me to it," a realization dawned on Akira.

"There could be a way for beasts and humans to coexist. If I could... If I were to lead this effort and be a pioneer, my name will be known forever in the history of humanity, but," he pondered. A memory surfaced of someone else leading the coexistence effort, and it wasn't him.

"Should I eliminate them?" The thought startled him, and he immediately rebuked himself, "How could I even consider such a thing?"

"The pioneer hails from Kagoshima Prefecture," he murmured.

"Kanraku Hiroshi," he named.

"Pocket Monster... Pokemon,"

"If that's the case… How about creating a Pokéball?"

"And who was that man in the black cape?"