Dawn in Littleroot Town was always especially gentle.
Young Master Mao had spent the night at Professor Birch's laboratory. He had just woken up.
After washing up and brushing Eevee-chan's fur, Gary turned around and spotted Torchic standing in the corner as punishment.
"What's this about?" Young Master Mao asked, looking curiously at Eevee-chan.
Eevee-chan proudly lifted her head. "Vee." (Just taught the kid a little lesson.)
As the saying went, a sapling wouldn't grow straight without pruning...
One look at Torchic's solemn eyes and slightly trembling legs was enough to tell him that the kid must have gotten too handsy and provoked Eevee last night...
Gengar clicked his tongue as he fed Pokéblocks to himself and Togetic.
This kid really was fierce, jumping up to kick Boss Eevee in the head.
Then Sylveon had tied Torchic up with her ribbons and swung the kid around like a meteor hammer for ten minutes. That had finally knocked all the fight out of Torchic.
"All right, you need to take your time teaching newcomers." Young Master Mao soothed Eevee-chan first, then turned to comfort Torchic.
"And you, too. Being brave and being reckless are two different things, you know?" Young Master Mao said helplessly, feeding Torchic a Pokéblock made from an Oran Berry.
"Before you fight, you have to confirm how strong your opponent is, then decide on your tactics.
"If you charge in swinging without even knowing what your opponent is capable of, you can't blame Eevee for beating you up."
"Chic..." Torchic nodded awkwardly.
The main problem was that Eevee's appearance was far too deceptive. Who could have imagined that such a cute, petlike Pokémon would be so ridiculously fierce in a fight...
Even calling it a brawl between two Pokémon was giving Torchic too much credit. It had