"Haha, Dragonite, congratulations on evolving!" Yu Hai clutched the sweat-soaked Poké Ball and rushed forward in a few quick strides, raising his arms to hug Dragonite's broad body.
Dragonite's fluffy belly pressed against his cheek, and its warm breath washed over his hair. This soft mass wrapped in scales was more elastic than he had imagined. He gave Dragonite's belly a firm rub, his fingertips met with a soft touch.
"Bwoo!" Dragonite excitedly swayed its chubby tail, shaking loose leaves down all around them. It wrapped its foreclaws around Yu Hai's shoulders, its thick arms nearly encircling Yu Hai entirely, while a happy rumble sounded from its throat.
"Peli, peli!" Pelipper folded its wings and landed on a branch, which bent into a bow with a creak. Looking at Dragonite's wings, it called out, "Peli, little bro, you can fly A Hai around now. You can help share the flying duties..."
Dragonite tilted its head and gave a thumbs-up with its claw. It expressed its gratitude to Pelipper, the big sister who had always looked after it.
"Kekekeke, congratulations, little bro." Gengar's Black Shadow rose from the shade beneath the tree roots. Its translucent body swayed as it spat out a jar of honey from its mouth, offering its honey snack as a congratulatory gift.
"Lucario, Lucario!" Lucario's azure body slowly stepped forward to offer its thanks, its ear tips trembling gently. This newly evolved Pseudo-Legendary carried not a trace of brutality or aggression. Its mind was pure, its personality simple, and Yu Hai had a very good impression of it.
After responding to its companions one by one, Dragonite suddenly turned around and lay flat on the ground. Its thick tail rhythmically slapped the earth as it pointed at its broad back with a claw. Its amber eyes sparkled