(2 Hours Later)
"Now let us get started with the practical lesson for today. Pokemon Evolution." Dragon Emperor says.
"Right." Ash and Serena reply.
"Alright. Let us start by one of you telling me the definition of evolution." Dragon Emperor says.
"Evolution is a natural phenomena where several characteristics change in living biological populations via inheritance of heritable characteristics over successive generations." Ash replies as he remembers the definition from the textbook he studied for his KIP exam.
"That is a correct definition in it's essence but it is incomplete as well. But moving on. Serena tell me the difference between Pokemon evolution and evolution of other life forms." Dragon Emperor asks Serena.
"Well Pokemon evolution has well defined stages within the lifetime of the Pokemon. For example a Fennekin evolves into Braixen then into Delphox. The pattern of stages is fixed depending on the type and species of the Pokemon. Other organisms don't change their forms within their lifetime." Serena replies.
"Good. You both are quite correct. But now it is time to study from a Pokemon Master's perspective. Are you ready?" Dragon Emperor asks them both.
Both Ash and Serena nod.
"Alright now tell me do you remember the 2 types of DNA a Pokemon has?" Dragon Emperor questions them both.
"Yup. Class DNA for the Pokemon type and Local DNA for the Pokemon's species and individuality." Ash replies quickly.
"Very good. Due to the distinct nature of the 2 types based on that Pokemon Evolution also has 2 types. First type is known as the Passive Evolution. This evolution happens in all living organisms be it Pokemon or humans or other organisms. This evolution takes place very slowly. occurring gradually over the course of thousands of years. The reason why it is called Passive is because you can't observe it with your own eyes due to it's slow characteristic changing nature. An example of this is Charizard. Like I told you Charizard used to be a Fire, Flying and Dragon type Pokemon but over the course of thousands of years it's Dragon type DNA became recessive. This is a perfect example of passive evolution."
Serena raises her hands and asks "If it can't be seen by the observation how is its existence confirmed?"
"A good question. There are several evidences. First fossil records. The fossil of old Pokemon help us in studying evolution. Then there are the similar characteristics that related species share, vestigial organs etc. Don't worry as your level as a trainer grows I shall teach you all these things." Dragon Emperor replies before pausing.
"As I was saying. Passive evolution is very slow. It has been studied and found out that Passive Evolution affects both Local and Class DNA but it's affect of Class DNA is more profound than that on Local DNA. Second type of evolution is Active Evolution. It is the normal Pokemon evolution you are used to. The one which Serena described just now. The reason why it is called Active Evolution is because it happens very fast in comparison to normal evolution which takes place over thousands of years. Now tell me what do you think causes a Pokemon to undergo Active Evolution?" Dragon Emperor asks the 2 of them.
"Well there are several reasons according to what we have studied. Firstly some times they evolve due to reaching an experience level or sometimes by using an evolution stone or an object like a Razor Fang." Ash replies.
"Indeed but how does the experience your Pokemon gains translates into Evolution? How much experience is enough to evolve?" Dragon Emperor counter questions.
"I don't know." Serena replies.
"Same for me." Ash replies as well.
"Take a guess. Any one guess." Dragon Emperor replies.
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Tryst with Destiny: The Beginning of the End (Main Story)
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