"Thanks for the ride, Lugia!" Nina called out.

"Hope we see you again!" Elsu exclaimed.

The others and I said our goodbyes as the Legendary Pokémon dropped us off at the entrance of Cianwood City. Lugia screeched before taking to the skies, leaving a powerful gust of wind in its wake. Then, something glittery fluttered down from the sky. I held out my hand and caught the floating object. My eyes widened when not just one but six Silver Wings landed in my palms.

"Guys, Lugia left us a parting gift!" I said.

The others looked and smiled.

"Silver Wings!" they exclaimed.

I nodded as the others took a Silver Wing for themselves.

"I'm so turning this into a fashion piece when I get the chance!" Rina said, putting the Silver Wing in her bag.

"Now that I'd be willing to wear." Eric chuckled.

After placing Lugia's feathers in our bags, we walked into Cianwood City and marveled at the sprawling metropolis.

Whoa! It's a lot bigger than I expected!

The sea breeze filled the air as boats and ships came and went from the port; Wingull flew overhead as they scouted for food.

"It's hard to believe that a city is out here across the sea." Kat said.

"I know. Goldenrod and Olivine cannot compare to how amazing this seaside city is!" Nina exclaimed.

She has a point.

"So, what is there to do in this city?" Elsu asked.

I hummed as I pulled out my phone.

"Well, it's known as a Port of Crashing Waves, and it's known to have a 500-year-old pharmacy," I said.

"That's pretty cool," Rina said, "Anything else?"

"There's also a Fighting-type gym here as well."

"There's a gym in this city?" Kat asked.

"Mhm. As far as fun and exciting stuff to do, many tourists recommend the beach by the port."

"I could use some relaxation after that crazy storm." Eric said.

When the others and I agreed, we made our way to the beach. As we chatted, we arrived at the beach and saw other people and Pokémon there. Some kids built sandcastles with their Pokémon or splashed around in the sea. I looked around and saw a small hut with a sign that read Scuba Diving.

"Hey guys, why don't we go scuba diving?" I suggested.

"Now that sounds fun!" Elsu said.

"Count me in!" Eric said.

"You girls wanna join us?" Kat asked, glancing at Nina and Rina.

The two girls turned to one another and smiled.

"You guys have fun," Nina said, "I'll stick to sitting by the shallow parts."

"Same for me," Rina said, "I'm not that much of a swimmer."

Nodding to our friends, we picked a spot on the beach and set out our belongings on the sand.

"Stay here with Nina and Rina, you two," I said, "We'll be back soon."

Libby and Angel smiled and happily cried out. Smiling at the others, Kat, Eric, Elsu, and I made out way to the scuba diving hut. The man inside looked our way and smiled. He had slick black hair, copper skin, and red eyes and wore a black and green wetsuit.

"Welcome, kids! The name's Patrick," he said, "Here to go scuba diving?"

"We sure are!" Eric said.

"Wonderful! Take these and put them on in the changing rooms next to the hut."

Patrick reached under the counter and pulled out four wetsuits. I took the black and blue wetsuit, Kat took the black and purple one, Eric took the black and yellow one, and Elsu took the black and red wetsuit. Thanking the man, the others and I went to the changing rooms and put on our wetsuits. I looked in the mirror and smiled.

Whoa! I've never worn a wetsuit before! I look so cool.

After tying up my hair, I walked out of the changing room and smiled when I saw the others.

"You guys look so cool!" I commented.

"So do you, Era!" Kat said.

"C'mon, let's go!" Elsu exclaimed, skipping over to the hut.

The others and I smiled and jogged after the native. When we arrived at the hut, Patrick glanced at us and grinned.

"Perfect! Now, follow me!" he said, walking out of the hut, "I've got your equipment ready and waiting in the boat."

Sharing a nod, we followed the man behind the hunt and saw a black and white speedboat with flippers, oxygen tanks, and masks.

This is gonna be so fun!

After we climbed onto the boat, Patrick started the engine, and the speedboat flared to life.

"Hang on tight!" he exclaimed.

When he said that, the boat sped away from the shore and into the open waters.

"This is awesome!" Kat cried.

"It's just like when we were with Vinny!" Eric commented.

"I was thinking the same thing!" Elsu said.

I laughed as the others chatted away. Then, the boat slowed to a stop.

"Alright, guys, gear up," Patrick said, "We're going on an underwater expedition!"

Nodding to the man, the others and I put on the scuba gear with Patrick's help.

"In each of your wetsuits, you have 10 Dive Balls in case you want to catch some aquatic Pokémon." Patrick explained.

I reached into the wetsuit's pocket and pulled out a blue Pokémon.

"Whoa! That's neat!" I said, putting away the Dive Ball.

"Also, these facemasks have built-in headsets and speakers, so we'll be able to communicate underwater," Patrick said, sitting on the boat's edge, "When you're ready, follow me!"

When Patrick pulled down his mask, he flipped off the boat and dove into the water. The others glanced at one another and grinned. We pulled down our facemasks, sat on the boat's edge, and flipped into the water. My eyes widened at the beautiful aquatic world around me. Water-type Pokémon from every region were here: Dewgong, Seaking, Chinchou, Octillery, Mantine, Wailmer, Huntail, Carvanha, Finneon, Alomomola, and so many more.

"Wow! This is amazing!" I said.

"There's so many Pokémon here!" Elsu exclaimed.

"Follow me, and don't hesitate to throw a Dive Ball at a Pokémon if you see one." Patrick said, swimming ahead.

Following the man's lead, the others and I followed Patrick deeper into the water. I twisted my head as I admired the many Water-type Pokémon swimming around us.

I wonder if I can find a Kingdra down here. It is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon; plus, it's native to Johto.

As I watched the Pokémon swim by, I glanced at a brown and blue fish Pokémon.

"Hey, Patrick. What Pokémon is that?" I asked, pointing at the fish.

Patrick stopped to see where I was pointing and smiled.

"That's a Feebas. It has a very hardy and tenacious life force that allows it to live just about anywhere," Patrick said, "They're also really dimwitted, so they're pretty easy to catch. I heard a rumor that they evolve into Milotic,"

"They evolve into Milotic? Really?" Kat said.

"Yeah. If I remember correctly, Feebas evolves from a prism scale."

Kat's eyes sparkled. She pulled out a Dive Ball and threw it at the Fish Pokémon. When the ball hit the Feebas, it opened and sucked the Pokémon inside. The Dive Ball's middle blinked red as it rocked in the sea's currents. Then, the middle of the blue Pokéball glowed red.

"I got it!" Kat cheered, swiping the Dive Ball.

"Alright, Kat!" Eric said.

"Way to go!" Elsu and I said.

"Nice going, kid," Patrick said, "Now, we gotta keep our eyes peeled for a prism scale."

And maybe a Kingdra.

Sharing a nod, the others and I swam further into the depths. While we swam beside the many Water-type Pokémon, a large shadow passed over us. I looked up and saw a shadow in the shape of a ship.

Probably a fishing boat.

When the ship stopped over us, people started jumping into the water and swimming down toward us. In their hands were net launchers.

"Those aren't fishers," Patrick said suddenly.

"What do you mean?" Eric asked, turning to the man.

"I know every fisher that comes in and out of Cianwood City port, and they never use net launchers."

My heart sank when Patrick said that.

"Quick, hide behind the coral." Patrick said.

We followed the man's lead and hid behind a chunk of coral. When the people swan by, my eyes widened at the logo on their wetsuits.

"Guys, that's Team Xenon!" I hissed.

"Team Xenon? Here?" Elsu questioned.

"Again?" Kat whined.

"Who's Team Xenon?" Patrick asked.

"They're an evil organization whose goal is to liberate every Pokémon that can mega evolve," Eric said, "We've encountered way too many times over the past few months."

I growled as I watched them swim by.

"They're probably here to snag the Water-type Pokémon that can mega evolve." Elsu said.

"We've gotta stop them!" Eric said.

"Yeah, but with what Pokémon?" I asked, "We left our Pokémon with Nina and Rina on the beach, and the only Pokémon we have is Kat's Feebas."

"There's gotta be another way to stop Team Xenon from taking the Pokémon here," Kat said, "This is their home."

I hummed in thought as my body swayed in the currents.

"Patrick, do you know where I might find a Kingdra?" I asked.

"A Kingdra?" Patrick parroted, "Why so specific?"

"It's a long story. So, do you know where one might reside?"

Patrick hummed before nodding.

"Yeah, I do," Patrick said, "We, unfortunately, have to follow those goons to get to the area where they reside."

"Fine by me," I said, "Lead the way."

Patrick nodded before following the Team Xenon grunts with us in tow. I sighed as we swam further into the sea, following the Team Xenon grunts.

"You know what I just realized?" Kat questioned, "We've passed a lot of Pokémon so far, but they haven't fired their net launchers yet."

"They must be hunting a certain Pokémon," Eric commented, "If I remember correctly, Sharpedo is a Pokémon that can mega evolve, but we've passed them and Carvanha, and they let them go."

What Pokémon could they be hunting for?

"Over here, follow me." Patrick said, changing directions.

I glared at the Team Xenon grunts before following Patrick and the others into a cave. The cave was murky, kelp and seagrass wafting in the currents. The light inside the cave was from Chinchou and Lanturn.

"Kingdra is known to inhabit underwater caves in oceans and seas," Patrick explained.

"If you can find and catch a Kingdra, Era, we'll be able to handle Team Xenon!" Kat said.

"But be careful. It would've been easier to try and weaken this Pokémon to catch it, but without any other Pokémon, Kingdra can cause whirlpools from simply yawning, and catching one becomes harder."

Whirlpools from yawning? Whoa, that's powerful!

"Well, we don't have all day," I said, "Patrick and Eric, you can come with me. Kat and Elsu, try and see what Pokémon Team Xenon is hunting."

Sharing a nod, the five of us split ways. I pushed past the kelp as the Chinchou and Lanturn swam out of the way.

Really wished those Chinchou didn't swim away. I could use the light; it's dark down here.

"Patrick, do you know what Kingdra looks like so we know what we're looking for?" Eric asked.

"It's like an overgrown Seadra," Patrick said, "It's really big, so it shouldn't be too hard to spot."

"Yeah, but with the Chinchou swimming away, this cave is getting darker and darker." I said.

Ugh, where could that Pokémon be hiding?

As I looked around in the murky water, I saw a large blue Pokémon sleeping in the kelp and seagrass.

Could that be it?

"Patrick, Eric! Over here!" I called over quietly.

The two boys swam over to me and smiled.

"That's it! That's a Kingdra!" Patrick exclaimed quietly.

Whoa, Patrick was right. It does look like an overgrown Seadra.

"Catch it, Era!" Eric said.

I nodded as I pulled a Dive Ball from the wetsuit's pocket. I exhaled before throwing the Dive Ball at the Kingdra. When the blue Pokéball hit the Kingdra's head, the ball opened up and sucked the aquatic Pokémon inside. The Pokéball's center blinked red as it rocked in the sea's current.

Please stay in the ball... We really need you!

As if the Kingdra heard my prayers, the Dive Ball stopped shaking, and the center blinked red.

"Yes!" I exclaimed.

"You got it!" Eric cheered.

"Way to go!" Patrick said.

I smiled as I grasped the Dive Ball.

"Kingdra, come on out!" I said.

At my command, my new Kingdra appeared with a cry.

"Sorry to interrupt your nap, Kingdra, but we really need your help," I said, "Wanna lend us a hand?"

The Kingdra cried out as it nodded.

"Era? Patrick! Eric? You guys there?" said a familiar voice.

That's Kat's voice!

"We're here, Kat, and I got a Kingdra to help." I said.

"Excellent, 'cause we're gonna need it to drive these freaks in blue away." Elsu said.

"We'll be on our way!" Eric said, "Where are you guys?"

"Right now, we're hiding in a kelp forest, but remember when we thought Team Xenon was after a certain Pokémon?" Kat asked.

"Yeah?" I questioned.

"Well, we followed them, and there seems to be a sunken ship that's on the edge of a trench, and there are a lot of Team Xenon grunts around."

There must be something in there that Team Xenon wants.

"We're coming now," Patrick said, "We'll be in touch."

"See you then." Kat said.

When all went silent, Patrick heavily sighed.

"This is not how I expected this expedition to go at all," he said.

"Sorry, Patrick," I said, "We didn't mean to rope you into this."

"It's fine. No one could've predicted this."

"Predicted or not, let's get going, so we try and predict what Team Xenon wants with that sunken ship." Eric said.

Sharing a nod, the three of us swam out of the cave with my new Kingdra in tow.

With this Kingdra on our side, we might have a chance to get Team Xenon out of here.

As we swam deeper into the sea, my eyes widened when I saw a large sunken ship, broken and battered.

Whoa. I've never seen a sunken ship before. It's kinda cool!

I turned and saw Kat and Elsu hiding in the kelp.

"Kat! Elsu!" I called over quietly.

The two looked over and smiled as they swam over to us.

"You made it!" Elsu said, "And you got a Kingdra!"

"Now that's a powerful Water/Dragon-type Pokémon!" Kat exclaimed, "What did you name it?"

I mentally kicked myself and shook my head.

"With everything going on, I forgot to give it a name," I said, glancing at the Pokémon, "Hmm... I don't know what to name it; I don't know its gender."

"We can worry about that later," Patrick said, "Right now, let's find out what these freaks want with that sunken ship."

Nodding to the man, we swam over to the sunken vessel. As we drew near, I saw the grunts with various Water-type Pokémon protecting them: Crawdaunt, Huntail, Floatzel, and Frillish, to name a few.

"Time to make ourselves known," I said, "Kingdra, let's go!"

The Dragon Pokémon let out a cry that echoed across the sea. The grunts' Pokémon looked over and cried out, alerting the nearby Team Xenon members.

"Hey, it's those brats from before!" said a male grunt.

"They can swim now?" questioned a female grunt.

"Ugh, it doesn't matter!" exclaimed another male grunt, "Get 'em!"

The grunts' Pokémon growled before swimming over to us.

"Attack, Kingdra!" I cried.

My Kingdra cried out as it exhaled a mighty multicolored gust at the Frillish, knocking it out.

That was Dragon Breath! Awesome!

"Nice going, Kingdra!" I said, "What else can you do?"

Kingdra growled before firing an icy-cold blast at the Crawdaunt, freezing it in place.

"Ice Beam? That's amazing!" Eric cried.

The Team Xenon grunts growled as they retracted their fallen Frillish and Crawdaunt.

"Huntail, use Ice Fang!" cried a female grunt.

"Use Ice Punch, Floatzel!" a male grunt cried.

The two Pokémon cried out as they charged at Kingdra with their Ice-type attacks.

They really are dense, huh? Though Kingdra is part Dragon-type, Ice-type moves do neutral damage than what they would do to a pure Dragon-type.

"Kingdra, Dragon Breath once more!" I exclaimed.

My Kingdra let out a cry as it released another multicolored gust at the incoming Pokémon. The Floatzel and Huntail let out strained cries as they twitched from the paralysis inflicted on them.

"Do something, you two!" cried a female grunt.

The Floatzel and Huntail tried to move but couldn't.

"Don't let up! Use Ice Beam!" I exclaimed.

My Kingdra obeyed and fired an icy-cold blast at the opposing Pokémon, knocking them out.

"Way to go, Kingdra and Eragona!" Elsu cheered.

"Now, to get to that ship," I said, "Kingdra, cover us with Dragon Breath!"

The Dragon Pokémon obeyed and exhaled a multicolored breath, masking everything around us.

"Where did they go?" questioned a female grunt.

"I can't see a thing!" exclaimed a male grunt.

"Let's go!" Patrick said.

Using Kingdra's Dragon Breath as cover, we swam past the grunts and towards the sunken ship. As we drew near the sunken ship, I noticed the damage on the large vessel. Broken masts, large holes on the sides, bits of metal and wood scattered around the ship, and a crack splitting the boat in half.

What could've happened, and what could Team Xenon want with this ship?

Shaking away the thoughts, I followed the others inside the sunken ship.

"Where could Team Xenon be?" Elsu whispered.

"I don't know, but more so than likely, it won't be about us trying to find them." Kat began.

"It'll be them trying to find us." Patrick commented.

I nodded as I swam through the gaping holes with my friends and Pokémon in tow.

"There they are!" exclaimed an unfamiliar voice.

I turned around and saw two Team Xenon grunts with their Carvanha and Quilfish.

"Aqua Tail!" a female grunt cried.

"Use Ice Fang!" the male grunt exclaimed.

The two Water-type Pokémon cried out as they charged at us with charged-up attacks.

"Dragon Breath, Kingdra!" I exclaimed.

The Dragon Pokémon cried out as it exhaled a multicolored breath, stopping the two Pokémon in their tracks. Quilfish and Carvahna groaned as the paralysis took effect.

"Ice Beam!" I cried.

Kingdra cried out before releasing an icy-cold blast at the opposing Pokémon, sending them back at the Team Xenon members.

"Come on!" Kat exclaimed.

We nodded to the brunette as we swam through the labyrinth of the sunken vessel. As we drew near the ship's stern, we stopped swimming and quickly hid behind some cracked wooden beams. Ahead was a group of Team Xenon grunts and their Pokémon, cornering something. I peered around the mast and noticed a chest in front of the grunts, two grunts trying to pry it open.

What could even be in that chest? Whatever it is, that's an ancient treasure they're tampering with.

"Ice Beam, Kingdra." I said quietly.

Kingdra growled before firing an icy-cold blast at the opposing Pokémon, freezing them in a chunk of ice. The grunts turned around and gasped.

"Is that Kingdra wild?" asked a female grunt, "Where did it come from?"

"Dragon Breath." I whispered.

Kingdra cried out before exhaling a multicolored breath from its snout. The grunts coughed as they fanned away the attack.

"I can't see a thing!" exclaimed a male grunt.

"Ugh, where's the chest?" a female grunt questioned.

"Quick, someone grab it!" said a female grunt.

When she said, Patrick and Eric swam over to the chest and lifted it off the ground.

"Let's get out here!" Elsu exclaimed.

We shared a nod before swimming away from the scene. I looked back to see Kingdra's attack clearing up. A grunt looked over at us and growled.

"Those brats are getting away with the treasure chest!" the grunt cried, "After them!"

I grimaced when the grunts started swimming after us.

"We got company!" I said.

"Just perfect," Elsu said, "What's next?"

When we swam out of the ship, a battalion of grunts and their Pokémon greeted us. We tried to swim back, but the group of grunts from before boxed us in.

Perfect...

"So, you brats decided to be pirates today, huh?" asked a male grunt, "You've got some nerve poking your noses into our business, y'know that?"

"Your business is our business, Team Xenon," Kat said, "You're endangering the lives of Pokémon wherever you go."

"If only you knew how wrong you were," a female grunt commented, "Now, I think it's about time you hand over that chest, don't you think?"

"No way! Whatever's in here, you're not getting it!" Eric said.

"That wasn't a request, kid," another male grunt growled, "Hand over the chest!"

Kingdra growled before swimming in front of us, letting out an agitated cry.

I've only caught this Kingdra a little while ago, and it's already willing to protect and stand up for us.

The thought made me smile and fueled me for battle.

"Yeah, you gotta go through us if you want this chest." I said, standing at my Kingdra's side.

Some grunts glanced at one another and laughed.

"Bold words, brat," said a female grunt, "Let's see what you got!"

"Dragon Breath, Kingdra!" I exclaimed.

Kingdra cried out as it exhaled a multicolored breath, masking everything and everyone around us.

"Quick, got to the cave where we found Kingdra!" I said.

Patrick and Eric nodded before swimming upward, away from the scene.

"Elsu, Kat! Go follow them!" I said, "We'll be fine!"

"Good luck, Era!" Kat said.

I nodded to the others before they swam away. I glanced around me as I waited for the Team Xenon grunts to make their move. My eyes widened when I saw a Carvahna charge at us with frozen fangs.

"Kingdra!" I cried.

The Dragon Pokémon turned around and released star-shaped rays from its snout.

That was Swift! I didn't know Kingdra could learn that move!

I turned around and saw a Floatzel and Quilfish charge at us using Aqua Tail.

"Swift, Kingdra!" I exclaimed.

Kingdra turned around and released star-shaped rays at the opposing Pokémon.

"Time to get out of here," I said, grabbing onto my Pokémon, "Dragon Breath!"

Kingdra aimed downward and exhaled a multicolored breath, propelling us upward away from the scene. I exhaled as I saw a blur of attacks fly in and out of the Dragon Breath attack.

That was close.

Kingdra stopped its attack when we arrived at the cave where I caught it. I smiled when I saw the others.

"Guys!" I called out.

They looked up and smiled at my presence.

"You're okay!" Kat exclaimed, "How'd it go?"

"It went okay," I said, "Kingdra and I left midway. I also found out this one knows Swift!"

Kingdra cried out as it inwardly smiled.

"That's amazing," Elsu said, "That Kingdra's full of mysteries and surprises, ain't it?"

"Sure is." I said.

Then, my eyes widened when I came up with something.

"Wait. That's it!" I exclaimed, "That's the perfect name! Mystery!"

Kingdra happily cried out as it did a flip, its fins twitching with happiness.

"Looks like it likes that name, and it most certainly fits for a Pokémon like Kingdra!" Patrick chuckled.

"Speaking of mysteries, what's in this chest that Team Xenon wanted?" Eric asked.

"Good question," Kat commented, "Should we open it?"

I grinned and shook my head.

"As tempting as it is, I think we should leave it here and not tamper with it," I said, "If we hide it well in the kelp and seagrass, even Team Xenon won't be able to find it."

The others glanced at each other and nodded.

"Good idea." Patrick said with a smile.

After hiding the treasure chest, we swam back to the surface where we had left the boat. I glanced over and glared at Team Xenon's ship.

It looks like the ship they used back in Goldenrod City.

The others and I climbed onto the boat and took off the gear. Mystery sawm up to the speedboat and happily cried out. I smiled as I leaned over the speedboat's guardrail.

"Thanks for the help, Mystery," I said, pulling out its Pokéball, "Return."

Mystery let out a cry before getting sucked into the ball.

"Let's leave before they get any ideas." Elsu said.

Sharing a nod, Patrick started the speedboat and sped back to the shore.

Well, that expedition certainly went sideways, but in the end, Kat and I both gained new Pokémon!

When we arrived at the shore, Nina, Rina, Angel, and Libby sprinted over to us.

"You guys are alright!" Rina said.

"We were getting worried when you guys didn't come back earlier," Nina said.

"Sorry about that, guys, but we ran into trouble." I said, hopping off the boat.

"What kind of trouble?"

"It starts with Team and ends in Xenon." Eric said.

Rina and Nina's eyes widened.

"You're joking?" Rina questioned.

"Nope, but we managed to take care of them." Elsu said.

Rina breathed out a sigh with a content smile.

"What a relief." she said.

"On the bright side, Kat and I got some new Pokémon!" I exclaimed.

Kat and I stepped to the water's edge and tossed our Pokéballs.

"Come on out!" we cried.

At our command, Mystery and Kat's Feebas appeared in the water.

"Whoa! That's awesome, you two!" Nina said, "Aw, Feebas looks so cute!"

"And that Kingdra looks stunning!" Rina commented, "Nice catch, Era!"

"Thanks, Rina," I said, "Its name is Mystery, but I don't know its gender."

Libby bounced over to Mystery and wagged her tail with a happy cry. Mystery cried out and smiled. Libby turned to me and cried out as she wagged her tail.

"Is Mystery a female?" I questioned, utterly baffled.

Mystery turned to me and nodded with a cry.

"Well, that makes things a lot easier!" I joked.

I sprinted over to my bag on the sand and took out my other Pokéballs. I walked back to the others and threw my Pokéballs into the air.

"Come on out, everybody!" I said.

At my command, Jet, Charcoal, Ajax, and Zora appeared with happy cries.

"I want all of you to meet your new teammate and friend, Mystery!" I explained.

My Pokémon turned to Myster and happily cried out. Mystery inwardly smiled and returned the cry. I looked over to see that Kat had done the same with her other Pokémon, introducing them to Feebas.

I'm glad they all got along. And so quickly, too.

I took out my Pokédex and scanned Mystery for her moves.

Swift, Dragon Breath, Ice Beam, and Water Pulse. That's a pretty decent move-set!

"You have a full team now, Eragona," Elsu commented, "You have Libby, Jet, Charcoal, Ajax, Zora, and now Mystery! I can't see anyone taking you out with a powerhouse team like yours!"

The native's words made me smile.

"Thanks, Elsu," I said before glancing at Kat, "Kat, we'll have to start looking for a prism scale to evolve your Feebas into a Milotic."

"Ooh, I can't wait for the day Feebas evolves!" Kat exclaimed, patting her Pokémon's head.

The Fish Pokémon smiled and cried out as it leaned into my friend's touch. I grinned as I glanced at the shimmering sea, the sun slowly sinking into the sea.

Still, what could've been in that chest that Team Xenon wanted so badly?