During PE, the other three were all surprised when Cheng Tian let Aron out. "A-Tian, you caught a new Pokémon?!" Bai Yun asked curiously, reaching out to touch Aron's metal head.
"Yeah, I caught Aron on Sunday." The other three marveled at Aron and let their own Pokémon out to get acquainted.
Cheng Tian happened to notice that Su Han also had two Poké Balls clipped to her waist, just like him.
Su Han had a second Pokémon too?
Although Cheng Tian wanted to ask, since she hadn't said anything, he thought it was best to respect her privacy.
After school that afternoon, Cheng Tian took the package and headed to the Pokémon Center first to have the two little ones learn their moves. Froakie did fine, having already tried it once before. But when it was Aron's turn, a problem arose.
Froakie's information now listed two additional moves, Protect (lv0) and Grass Knot (lv0), indicating that Froakie had successfully learned both. All that remained was to hone them over time.
But nothing had changed on Aron's information panel. Cheng Tian was puzzled. Did this mean the attempt had failed???
"Aron..." The sensation Aron had just experienced was strange, like a sudden flood of memories had washed through Aron's brain. But before Aron could commit them to memory, they had vanished.
"Ah, five thousand yuan!" Cheng Tian's heart ached. A failed attempt meant five thousand yuan had gone straight down the drain.
After steadying himself, Cheng Tian felt there might still be a way to salvage this. "Froakie, try using Protect."
"Froakie." Froakie concentrated, then rather clumsily released a small ring-shaped energy shield. At the same time, the move rose to level one.
Cheng Tian crouched down and stroked Aron's head. "Aron, can you try to remember what you just experienced and use the move?"
Aron tried for quite a while, but still couldn't use it. Cheng Tian shook his head helplessly. It seemed the attempt really had failed.
"Froakie." Froakie hopped over and began gesturing, calling out nonstop. Aron listened carefully to what Froakie was saying and nodded thoughtfully. Then Aron tried again, releasing a ring-shaped shield of pale green energy.
"Huh? You learned it?" Cheng Tian stared in surprise at the Protect move that had appeared on the information panel. A moment later, he crouched down and happily stroked Froakie's little head. "Nice work, Froakie!"
Froakie had actually helped Aron master Protect. Perhaps Froakie had been able to help because Aron's brain had just experienced the Protect TM.
"Aron!" Aron looked gratefully at Froakie. If not for Big Bro, Aron might never have learned this move.
"Froakie." Froakie scratched at that little head, feeling a bit embarrassed. They were teammates, so helping each other was only natural. Still, being called Big Bro really did make Froakie very happy.
Seeing the two little ones grow even closer left Cheng Tian deeply pleased.
A harmonious team was essential. Not only could its members open their hearts, strengthen their bonds, and coordinate better, but their ability to fight as a team would also become much stronger.
That evening at home, Cheng Tian's phone kept vibrating. After listening to it buzz for ten minutes while he ate, he finally couldn't take it anymore.
"What on earth is going on? Why is it so noisy?!" Cheng Tian set down his bowl and went to his bedroom to get his phone.
As soon as he opened his phone, he saw a 99+ badge on the penguin icon. He tapped it and discovered that the messages were from their group chat.
My Wife Miku: Comrades, shouldn't we discuss how we're going to complete the mission? (serious)
Su a Su Su: I specifically asked around. These Poochyena have been hanging around Jingxi Road for ages, deliberately intimidating pedestrians and biting things.
My Wife Miku: Haven't the residents nearby tried to drive them away?
Su a Su Su: This pack of Poochyena has been ruling that hill for ages. They know all the intersections there inside out. The residents organized an attempt to drive them away before, but it didn't work.
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Then what should we do when we get there? Can we pull it off? (worried)
My Wife Miku: Heh, they're just Poochyena. Relax, I'll steamroll them.
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: disdain.jap
My Wife Miku: It's true, though. With all four of us going together, how could we not catch them? (disdainful)
Su a Su Su: @Orange Peel Cheng Tian, Cheng Tian, stop lurking and come discuss a plan! If we fail the mission, we'll lose all our points.
My Wife Miku: eating popcorn.jap
Cheng Tian thought for a moment, opened Tencent Maps, found the stretch of Jingxi Road, and sent a screenshot to the group.
Orange Peel: Everyone, take a look. This is a map of the stretch of Jingxi Road. There are crossroads at both ends, a shopping street on the left, and a residential complex right next to it on the right. If we can't catch them all in one go and they scatter, we won't be able to track them down.
My Wife Miku: No matter what, it's eight hundred thousand against six hundred thousand. The advantage is mine! (goofy)
[My Wife Miku has been muted by an administrator for one minute]
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Nicely done!
Su a Su Su: Mm-hmm, so do you have a plan?
Orange Peel: If this pack of Poochyena sees us coming with strength in numbers, they'll definitely be on their guard. That's our opening.
Su a Su Su: You mean?
Orange Peel: @Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Lin Lin, sorry for the trouble, but we'll need you and Pachirisu to lure the Poochyena out, then lead them to the stretch between the two crossroads.
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: shocked.jap
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Boohoo, why me? I don't wanna!
Orange Peel: Please. If you go alone, with only your shadow for company, to lure them out, they'll definitely take the bait. We'll block every other exit then and catch them all in one net.
My Wife Miku: Agreed!!!
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Those Poochyena are really vicious! (scared)
Orange Peel: Don't worry. We'll definitely rescue you in time.
Su a Su Su: Mm-hmm, don't worry, Lin Lin.
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Well... okay.
Next, the four of them began discussing what supplies to prepare. Although they had settled on a plan, they still needed to get some things ready. Items like Potions were indispensable.
They even discussed buying some extra Poké Balls so they could catch the Poochyena and release them in the wild, or hand them over to the city's dedicated facility for managing stray Pokémon.
Once they finished their discussion, Cheng Tian put down his phone and stretched. Watching Aron eat with that little head lowered, he gently stroked it. "We'll be counting on you the day after tomorrow, Aron."
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