Paradox Pokémon were Pokémon too.
Although initial research had shown that Ancient Paradox Pokémon possessed primitive, fundamentally savage traits, while Future Paradox Pokémon wielded unknown powers that had evolved to their utmost limit in the distant future.
After Baimu had interacted with them in depth, however, he discovered that they were not quite so exaggerated.
They were merely fiercer and dimmer. Put some thought into getting to know and raising them, and in the end they were not much different from other Pokémon.
At the very least, Scream Tail was perfectly normal now.
Mm.
Baimu thought it was normal.
What other Pokémon thought was not within his consideration for the time being. After all, Scream Tail had been very well-behaved these past few months. Aside from causing a little trouble with Kubfu, it had lived like an ordinary Jigglypuff.
Today was no different.
When Baimu returned from the Pokémon League, it was using its booming, impassioned voice to wake the other three "Slakoth."
Splat~
"Alright, let them sleep a little longer."
Baimu's large palm immediately pressed down on Scream Tail's forehead, forcing it to close that bottomless mouth comparable to Kirby's.
Today was the day they returned home.
Last time, Scream Tail had worried that it was being sent back to Area Zero. Even after things had been explained, it had remained somewhat unhappy. This time was different.
It was ready to show off properly to its mortal enemy!
"Eeya~ Eeya~"
Scream Tail skipped along happily. Nemona, awakened by the noise, rubbed her eyes and emerged from her room with her clothes in disarray. "What's going on—? I think I heard a Loudred outside—"
"Happy~"
Blissey quickly came out of the kitchen and stepped forward to straighten Nemona's clothes, which exposed most of her shoulders and belly.
She would catch