#(sorry if this isn't at all acceptable to galar lore just let me know!!)

[faesandfaunas]

Zacian had been damaged horribly in the original fight against Eternatus, so much so that he could have and even should have died. But while Xerneas was still a tree, he did at times have a spiritual form that he would take that would allow him to wander the planet. He witnessed the battle that the heroic pokemon endured with their partner, his heart swayed by their loyalty as it reminded him of his own.

Rise, he speaks to them. Rise and continue this fight.

Who is't art thee to telleth me to doth yond?

I am that which gives you life, that which rules over the faerie realm, I am Xerneas. 

A tired and reluctant growl escaped them, what doth thee wanteth with me?

Do not leave them to fight this alone, he replies with a gesture at the frightened companion beside them, trying desperately to make their partner rise as they had time and time again.

Do not make them walk this earth without you, Zacian. I know that you are tired, and pained by the constant battle. But they cannot do this without you, and you know you will not leave them.

The pokemon’s eyes shut, but they gave the slightest nod to accept whatever it was the fauna was offering.

A sparkling glow had begun to cover them, healing their wounds and bestowing upon them the gift of the fae. What their typing once was it was no longer, this was the price that the canine paid for their life to be saved. Xerneas granted them the power to live, and the power to vanquish the foe before them.

As Zacian rose to their feet much to the relief of Zamazenta, they picked up their sword and charged in once again.

May the dragon fall to your feet, my sword. Xerneas speaks to them, before he fades away into the wind once more, returning to the safety of his tree.