Venonat's Little Schemes

Venonat hid behind a big tree, secretly watching the little river ahead. Its large red Compound Eyes carefully scanned the surroundings, and only after confirming there was no threat did it leisurely trot to the riverbank to drink.

After reaching the river, it did not immediately start drinking. Instead, it patiently and cautiously watched the water flow slowly, and only after confirming there were no Water-type Pokémon in it did it leisurely replenish its fluids.

But on closer inspection, one could see tiny ripples spreading out from it in all directions. This was the Supersonic move.

If Dian had been there, he would have known why he had been unable to find this Venonat.

The poor thing's paranoia had sunk deep into its bones. It even had to use a move to stay alert while drinking water—a classic case of "a bunch of treacherous subjects want to harm me, so I must stay vigilant at all times."

Suddenly, Venonat's two white antennae twitched. It immediately started running and hid beneath a tree.

Two or three purple, monkey-like Pokémon with tails shaped like palms jumped down from a nearby tree and began taking turns drinking.

"Wuh-pa."

One Aipom suddenly smacked the surface of the water hard with its purple tail. The Aipom closest to the riverbank was immediately drenched by the splashing water.

"Wuh-pa, wuh-pa."

The Aipom that had played the prank clapped its hands happily and hopped about excitedly.

For a moment, the Aipom completely forgot their original purpose and began roughhousing.

"Venonat..."

The Venonat hidden in the darkness stared fixedly at them, seemingly extremely envious. After thinking for a while, a red glow gradually lit up in its red Compound Eyes.

The Aipom were absorbed in their scuffle by the riverbank and failed to notice that a huge ball