It was much as that enthusiastic middle-aged hiker had said. After Ho-Oh and Lugia left, Heath had not seen any other customers. Never mind customers-even Pokémon were scarce.
"Forget it. I'll close up for today. If the wind and snow ease up tomorrow, I'll visit the League headquarters." Heath yawned and shook his head, then pulled up the food truck's window, preparing to close for the day.
Just as Heath was about to close up, he felt the ground begin to tremble, leaving him momentarily stunned. Could this be an earthquake?
But Heath soon discovered the main reason for the trembling ground. Snorlax was running over from the forest, huffing and puffing and waving at Heath as he ran. Beside him were two even larger Snorlax. They were all Snowman Snorlax, which came as a pleasant surprise to Heath.
"Snorlax?!" Heath looked at the Snorlax before him in utter delight. He had thought he would never see Snorlax again, so how had they managed to meet now?
Before long, the three Snorlax reached Heath's food truck on their enormous feet. Snorlax kept opening his mouth, trying to say something, but he was afraid his tremendous voice would frighten Heath, leaving him flustered and unsure what to do.
With a "Bwoom..." the large Snorlax beside him opened his mouth and spoke. Heath hurriedly opened the lounge door and dragged out Zorua, who was reading a novel. Without Zorua's translation, Heath could not understand Pokémon speech.
"Hmm, he says, why did you invite his child to travel with you?" Though Zorua was reluctant, she obediently translated when she saw the three enormous Snorlax before her.
Heath froze for a moment. He had thought Snorlax had brought his parents over for a meal, but it turned out he had brought them to ask