The snow had been falling without pause. This winter was truly freezing; whenever the cold wind blew, it felt like being inside an icehouse, making people shiver uncontrollably.
Riding on Entei's back, Yan Yang did not feel cold at all, protected by Entei's body heat and his Scarf.
As a Fire-type Pokémon, Entei naturally did not fear wind, frost, or bitter cold.
From afar, a human child rode a Legendary Pokémon across the snowy ground, creating a beautiful and harmonious scene.
Suddenly, Entei seemed to hear something. He became alert and carefully discerned the faint sound carried by the cold wind.
"Dad, what's wrong?" Yan Yang noticed Entei's unusual behavior and asked.
"I think I heard Pokémon sending out distress signals. I'm confirming their location now," Entei briefly explained as he continued searching for the source of the sound.
"Okay." Yan Yang quickly fell silent. His voice would distract Entei, so he should not disturb him in a situation like this.
Following the sound, Entei soon determined the direction and ran swiftly toward it.
Before long, they arrived beside a thick pile of snow. The sound was coming from underneath, and Yan Yang could hear cries of "Pika, pika" as well. There was probably at least one Pikachu buried inside.
There really was a Pikachu beneath the snow, but it was not alone. There was also a Ledyba, a Bellsprout, and a Togepi.
The four of them had originally gone out to look for food, but not only had they failed to find any, they had accidentally fallen into a pit. Worse still, just after they fell in, the big tree beside the pit could no longer bear the weight of the snow. A huge mass of snow fell and sealed the entrance tightly. No matter how hard they tried, they could not clear the snow and escape.
Fortunately, the snow had not crushed them. There were still some open spaces extending horizontally inside the pit, which the snow had not completely covered, allowing them to catch their breath. Otherwise, the consequences would have been severe.
But they knew that if they did not find a way out, they would eventually starve to death trapped in there. So they began calling loudly for help, hoping some Pokémon would come save them.
But in such a freezing winter, how many Pokémon would be willing to go outside? And how many could even hear their cries?
Before long, the other companions had already given up. Only Pikachu was still calling for help.
They shivered from the cold, never having longed so desperately for sunlight and warmth.
Just then, Pikachu heard footsteps from above and cried out excitedly, "Come save us!"
The other Pokémon heard it too and immediately joined in. "Help!"
Above them, Entei had already begun to act. Flames gathered in his mouth, and he unleashed a Flamethrower at the snow.
The flames were gentle, likely because he was afraid of accidentally burning the Pokémon in the pit, but they were still forceful. The snow burying the pit quickly melted away, and the Pokémon deep inside soon came into view.
Yan Yang saw a Pikachu, a Ledyba, a Bellsprout, and a Togepi. Once he confirmed they were all right, he helped Entei pull them out of the pit.
Could Entei really hear sounds underground from so far away? His hearing was a little too good.
"That's great, it's Entei!" Pikachu cried in delight. "He's here to help us! We're saved!"
This Pikachu knew Entei. Entei had saved it once before, and now he had saved it again. Pikachu did not even know how it could thank him.
Though it seemed Entei did not need it to do anything for him.
Only after pulling all four Pokémon out did Entei and Yan Yang finally relax.
Entei's eyes were filled with majesty as he looked at Pikachu and the others, radiating a warm yet steadfast light.
"Don't be afraid, everyone." Entei comforted the Pokémon in a gentler voice. "I will protect you."
The four Pokémon happily jumped about, expressing their gratitude to Entei.
What puzzled them, however, was why there was a human child beside Entei. No humans ever came here, at least none that they had ever seen. They had no idea what this person was doing here.
They were not Pokémon from this forest, nor did they often listen to other Pokémon gossip.
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Still, Yan Yang had helped them too, so the four Pokémon all thanked him as well.
Seeing how grateful they were made Yan Yang happy. These Pokémon were just too adorable. He really wanted to hold them in his arms and give them a good, thorough cuddle.
And that was exactly what he did. He picked up Pikachu and began stroking it. Pikachu's fur was icy and a little stiff, not as soft and smooth as Entei's, but it still felt nice.
Pikachu was still a little annoyed. How could Yan Yang just pick it up and start touching it all over?
But since you saved me once and are with Entei, I'll let you pet me.
Anyone else would have already been hit with a Thunderbolt.
But could you behave yourself? Don't act like you've never touched a Pokémon before. It's so embarrassing. A tiny Pikachu in its heart was going berserk.
The other Pokémon did not mind at all. They even clamored to be held first. They were simply too cute, and Yan Yang fulfilled their wishes one by one, while also indulging his own habit of cuddling Pokémon. Just like cat lovers, he had little resistance to fluffy, adorable animals.
Yan Yang did not believe anyone could resist them.
Still, Yan Yang preferred larger Pokémon. Cool and imposing large Pokémon were naturally beloved by many people too. They did not even need to be fluffy—as long as they looked cool, that was enough.
In the appearance-obsessed era of his previous life, strength was only temporary, while being handsome lasted a lifetime. Of course, being both strong and handsome was even better and would definitely make someone more popular.
Entei should count as both strong and handsome, right? Yet he did not seem to have that many fans. At least, Yan Yang had never seen anyone whose favorite was Entei.
Everyone had their own preferences. Respecting them was enough.
If he had a phone right now, Yan Yang really wanted to post online: "Entei fans, assemble," and see how many people shared his tastes.
Still, the Pokémon introduced later seemed to have less and less of that old feeling. They appeared to be getting more and more abstract...
Entei quietly watched Yan Yang interact with the Pokémon nearby, wearing the smile of an old father.
Just as everything seemed to be settling down, a sudden storm shattered the calm.
The sky abruptly darkened as black clouds gathered. Gust after gust of bone-piercing wind howled through the treetops, carrying the chill and desolation of early winter.
Snowflakes were blown wildly in every direction by the gale, forming white spirals. The trees swayed amid the wind and snow, and the heavy snow caused some branches to snap under the strain.
Visibility dropped sharply. Everything around them was swallowed by a vast expanse of white, while the biting wind stung their eyes so badly that they could barely keep them open.
After Entei crouched down and let Yan Yang climb onto his back, he immediately instructed the Pokémon to quickly find somewhere to hide.
Entei led the way, blocking the wind ahead. Pikachu and the other Pokémon sheltered behind him, trudging forward with difficulty in his footsteps.
The wind was still fierce. This blizzard had come far too suddenly; it did not seem natural, but more like something caused by a Pokémon.
Such a powerful blizzard was likely the work of an extremely strong Pokémon.
Yan Yang tightly gripped Entei's mane as the cold wind lashed his face. He felt that if his grip slipped even slightly, the storm would blow him away.
Fortunately, the four Pokémon had not climbed onto Entei's back. Given their size, if they lost their grip, they would be even more likely to be blown far away.
Perhaps they did not dare to climb up either. The innate aura of a Legendary Pokémon also made it difficult for them to get too close to Entei.
After walking for a while, they finally reached a huge boulder. Entei prepared to shelter from the wind and snow there.
Just then, Togepi suddenly slipped and fell, only to be swept into the sky by the powerful wind.
"Toge, toge, help!" Togepi desperately cried for help as it was carried into the air.
"Don't be afraid! I'll save you!" Entei set Yan Yang down, then ran toward Togepi without hesitation.
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