Both Stantler were level 30, one male and one female, and they were mates. They usually traveled together to forage. While one grazed, the other watched their surroundings, allowing them to evade terrifying predators every time.
The weather was very strange today. The two of them had been grazing leisurely when heavy rain suddenly began pouring outside.
All the Pokémon were looking for places to shelter from the rain, and they were no exception.
They wandered from place to place, encountering several powerful predators along the way. With their ability to create illusions, the two Stantler successfully escaped disaster and finally found this shelter from the rain.
Although water had entered the cave, it was not much of a problem. The two Stantler had stayed in harsher environments before, so this little cave was already quite good. It was secluded and sturdy enough. Although rainwater would get in on rainy days, that was bearable. They were even considering settling here permanently.
Just as the two Stantler were sheltering from the rain, a thin, small figure appeared before the cave.
"Roo!" The male Stantler quickly rose to his feet in alarm and took an attacking stance, but to his surprise, the figure in front of the cave was an even smaller Stantler!
"Roo~" The little Stantler trembled, its fur completely soaked. Three scratch marks on its back were still oozing blood.
"Roo!" Seeing this, the female Stantler hurriedly stood and walked over, her heart aching. The little Stantler was so frail that it collapsed to its knees before she could reach it.
"Roo!" The female Stantler licked the little Stantler's forehead. This little one was one of her own kind. She did not know where it had gotten lost, but she had to help it.
The male Stantler also lowered his