Steelix, Big and Small

Steelix was far too big to fit anywhere indoors.69ꜱʜᴜx.ᴄᴏᴍ

Baimu had no choice but to carry a huge platter of curry rice behind the Pokémon Center and feed Steelix in the open space there.

It was almost evening.

The shift from spring to summer made the days feel a little longer.

The little park behind the Pokémon Center was crowded. Some people were battling, others were walking off dinner, and still others were chatting with nothing better to do. When they saw him carrying such a huge platter of curry rice, they stared in surprise.

Feeding Pokémon here was common enough, but portions that size were rare.

Baimu had no wish to draw attention. He wandered around the park for a while before finding a relatively quiet spot.

Bang!

White light flashed.

"Rrrgh!"

The Super-Gigantic Steelix landed with a muffled roar like thunder. Its dark red eyes, as though cast in bronze, settled on Baimu and the curry rice before it. It lowered its head eagerly. "Roar!!"

"That's right, lunchtime!" Baimu said with a smile, patting its head. "Did you eat well in Pyrite Town? I can't imagine N would let you go hungry."

"Roar~" Steelix cried happily.

As the two greeted each other, Steelix's enormous form drew everyone's attention. Steelix was already an uncommon Pokémon, and its terrifying size left them awestruck.

"Is that a Pokémon?"

"It's huge! It must be over ten meters long, right?"

"A Steelix! I've wanted to see one for ages, but never had the chance... I wish I had a Pokémon like that.«

"Then go ask him to trade, heh."

"No thanks. That guy looks kind of scary."

Their conversation was barely louder than a mosquito's buzz, which put Baimu at ease. Then, curious, he studied his reflection in Steelix's forehead. Did he look