Scizor looked curiously at Pinsir and flapped its wings as it flew over.
Pinsir extended its palm and shook Eichi's hand. After studying Eichi seriously for a moment, it turned its gaze toward Scizor.
It had been several years since they last met. Pinsir felt somewhat dazed by how quickly time had passed.
The last time they met had been at Silver Academy, though Eichi had not known that. At least, that was what Pinsir thought; whether Eichi had noticed was another matter.
A Pokémon Egg from back then had now become a Scizor.
It had grown extraordinarily powerful. Even from a distance, Pinsir could feel the formidable aura and imposing presence radiating from Scizor.
Such strength was rare even in Viridian Forest. To possess such power after only a few years apart—
It had not misjudged him. Entrusting Scizor to Eichi had been the right decision.
Scizor's family could now be considered to have truly carried on its lineage, and it had not failed the trust placed in it.
Pinsir placed an arm on Scizor's shoulder, which was right in front of it, gave it a pat, and cried out twice in encouragement.
Though Scizor wore a cold expression, it felt a sense of closeness toward Pinsir.
It seemed its Trainer had been right. The Pinsir before it really was its Trainer's friend.
Now that they had finally met, Scizor felt rather excited as well.
Three minutes later, Pinsir, Eichi, Beedrill, Scizor, Heracross, and the other Pokémon gathered in a circle and began chatting.
First came Heracross and Pinsir catching up. The two Pokémon had not seen each other in years, and they had much to say.
Not to mention that Heracross was now like a chatterbox. It talked nonstop, pouring out everything that had happened after it left