Chapter 1 - 1: A Reunion
Under a clear, starry sky, in the middle of a vast ocean, there lay a small island densely covered in trees.
A pale and emaciated young boy sat on the beach, his eyes deeply sunken, showing clear signs of malnutrition. Though he wore tattered, worn-out clothes, one could guess he was around fifteen years old.
The boy looked with a complex expression at the creature beside him.
The creature stood only as tall as a child's knee, its body completely covered in black feathers without a single mark. If it weren't for the bright moonlight, it would have been nearly impossible to see it in its entirety.
With a trembling hand, the young boy slowly reached out to the creature before him. Just before touching it, he hesitated for a moment but finally decided to proceed, placing his hand on it.
Feeling the real texture under his hand, the boy let out a soft sigh, his gaze relaxing.
"Who would have thought, I'm back," Cain murmured in a soft, aimless voice.
Everything felt as if it had happened just yesterday.
As a powerful trainer with the strength of an almost-Elite level, Cain still remembered how he barely survived after being captured by Team Rocket for an experiment.
With his skills and special abilities, he managed to make his way up the ranks within Team Rocket, earning a certain reputation even in the underworld.
However, during an ambush by the League, he was caught in a trap set by a rival within Team Rocket.