The Bustling Mauville City

Mom, Nami, and Dad, Yantai, had changed into clothes for going out as well, ready to see him off at the station.

"Eevee..." (I'm a little reluctant to leave home...) Eevee clung to the doorframe, looked back into the house, and muttered softly.

"Gardevoir~" (We'll come back again someday.) Gardevoir gently stroked Eevee's little head to comfort her, though a trace of nostalgia for this peaceful time showed in her red eyes as well.

"Sandile!" (We'll miss Mom and Dad too!) Sandile nodded vigorously.

Blaziken, Zigzagoon, and Mightyena did not say anything, but their eyes were filled with reluctance to leave home and Mom and Dad behind.

Xinhai rubbed Eevee's little head. "Yeah, we'll miss them. But our journey has to continue. There are more sights and challenges waiting ahead of us. If we miss home later, we can come back whenever we want."

"Eevee!" (Okay!) Eevee nodded hard and rubbed her little head against Xinhai's chest.

The family left the house with all their Pokémon.

Dad Yantai's Zigzagoon and Rapidash followed alongside them too, gently nuzzling Xinhai and his companions with their noses to offer blessings for their journey.

The streets of Verdanturf Town were quiet and peaceful in the early morning. Sunlight fell across the grass where the dew had yet to dry, reflecting a crystal-clear gleam. They passed through the familiar streets and headed toward the bus station at the edge of town.

The bus was already parked by the platform, its engine giving off a low rumble.

Xinhai looked at his parents and flashed a bright, confident smile. "Dad, Mom, this is far enough. I'm off."

Mom Nami stepped forward and carefully adjusted Xinhai's collar, even though it was not messy at all. In a gentle voice, she reminded him, "Remember to call Mom once you