Pokemon Dawn

"Good morning."

The silver-haired boy said and sat down casually beside the bed.

"How's the injury? Can you walk around now?"

"Well, it's no big deal."

"That's good. I was planning to look for your ward later, but I didn't expect you to come first."

Xiaotian nodded casually, as if he wanted to ask something - then, his eyes fell on the notepad in Xiaoye's hand, and he choked back his unspoken words.

Xiaoye: "?"

Looking down along Xiaotian's line of sight, what comes into view...

It's Taki's wild cursive handwriting.

Xiaoye: "...No, that's not the case, please listen to my explanation!"

She didn't want Xiaotian to think that she was a fan of crazy cursive fonts, so she quickly turned to the title page and showed Xiaotian the "r" mark printed on it - speaking of it, the information about Sunlight Forest was obtained from this notepad, explained

Xiao Ye also explained its origin by the way.

"That is to say - although I did want to use it to record something just now, the words in front of it are really not written by me." Xiaoye declared seriously.

"oh."

Xiaotian responded calmly, looked at Xiaoye's right hand that was bandaged layer by layer, stretched out his hand to Xiaoye, " Lend me the pen."

Taking the pen, Xiaotian neatly erased the "r" mark and wrote Xiaoye's name next to it.

"That's it, to prevent misunderstanding." Xiaotian said, returning the notepad and pen to Xiaoye.

"Ah, that's right."

If someone sees you using a notepad with the Rockets logo on it, you might be mistaken for someone from Team Rocket, which could get you into trouble. You should write your name on your notepad properly...

……Um?……

"...Wait a minute, isn't this more likely to be misunderstood!" In this way, everyone will think that the previous words were written by me!

Xiaotian: "Yeah."

Xiaoye: “………………”

Forget it, the words written with my left hand are pretty good and can’t be seen, so it’s not unfair...

"Xiaoye." Xiaotian turned his body to the left, facing the purple-haired girl, "I heard that you only came back yesterday afternoon? What happened?"

This is a question that Xiaotian has been wondering and worried about for a long time. When he was asked "do you know Xiaoye's whereabouts" on the morning of the 8th, Xiaotian was completely confused about the situation - his memory only stayed at Xiaoye's piercing.

The moment King Feng's heart exploded, Xiaotian had no idea where Xiaoye went after that, how he was rescued, how he returned to the ground, and how he was sent to the hospital.

From his father, Xiaotian briefly learned what happened after he fell into coma. Being sent to seek refuge by Xinghai was the last time Xiaoye appeared in public view, and no one knows what happened after that.

Fortunately, the good news came quickly. That afternoon, Su Hai briefly explained in the communication group that "the missing free trainer Xing Yuye has arrived safely at the hospital." This made the missing person's partners feel relieved.

Afterwards, the busy Suhai team continued to devote themselves to the rescue work, and did not explain the matter in detail for the time being. Xiaotian rushed to the door of Xiaoye's ward immediately after receiving the notice, but Xiaoye's treatment had not yet ended, and he did not

Can we get in? So, this question had to be left until the day after the disaster.

"I went to get the Phoenix King's feathers, and it took me a long time." Xiaoye explained.

Knowing that taking actions without informing her would bring trouble to her teammates, Xiaoye apologetically explained what she had done in detail. In fact, there was not much to say - it was just that the two people who saw the Guanghui Society got

Phoenix King Feather followed quietly all the way, looking for an opportunity to snatch the feather over.

"Sorry, the power of the goggles is about to run out, so I couldn't inform you in advance." Xiaoye clasped her hands together sincerely.

"Phoenix King's feathers?" Xiaotian's eyebrows were already frowning tightly.

He thought for a moment and then suddenly remembered that Xinghai had indeed issued such an instruction. However, everyone was already in danger just to protect themselves. Being able to send a blow that pierced King Feng's heart gathered everyone's last strength. I'm afraid there is no

People still remember the instruction "If possible, take back the Phoenix King's feathers."

Except Xiao Ye.

"Why do you do such a dangerous thing alone?" On that night when I was chasing the enemy alone, there were obviously plenty of opportunities to inform other members to act together.

Xiaotian's expression was serious, but his tone was not too intense. He did not severely reprimand his teammates as a temporary team leader, but expressed his concerns directly and solemnly.

"Because it's enough for me alone." Xiaoye smiled briskly, "There are only two people on the other side, and the success rate of a sneak attack is very high. There is no need to use more people."

Seemingly sensing the boy's worries, the girl replied calmly and confidently: "I'm the best at this kind of work - after all, I'm a guerrilla."

Those light purple eyes were quiet and unruffled, but Xiaotian knew that when the crystal blue mixed with the purple, no one could catch up with the footsteps of this young guerrilla.

Xiaotian: "...No, the mission of the guerrillas acting alone is not a solitary operation in the absolute sense. In order to ensure that instructions are issued in a timely manner, at least the commander will not be too far away from the guerrillas; more often than not, there will be someone specifically responsible for responding

A member of the guerrillas. The mission of the guerrillas is not to pursue the enemy on their own without informing their teammates or reporting their location."

Xiaoye: (dumbfounded) "Uh, sorry... I will tell you in advance next time..."

Me, I made the captain so angry that he recited the text?

Xiaotian: "..."

I hope there won't be a next time.

Sighing with complicated emotions, Xiaotian stopped talking about this topic that always made him want to frown, "How is the physical condition of your Pokémon?"

"Everyone is safe and sound. I'm planning to take them back later."

"Will the hospital allow us to leave?"

"Maybe it's not allowed? It doesn't matter, I can run out quietly."

"No, it's best not to be like this..." The young man looked helpless.

"You're kidding. Where is your Pokémon, Xiaotian? Yan seems to have been seriously injured in the explosion."

"Yeah, but it's okay." Xiaotian nodded.

In the explosion caused by the Phoenix King's fire, it was Yan who firmly protected Xiaotian and allowed his master to survive. Xiaoye still remembers that Yan's whole body was covered in black burns and he was as unconscious as his master.

——Fortunately, Pokémon's physical fitness is indeed much stronger than that of humans, and it has fully recovered after treatment at the Pokémon Center.

——Although like Saya’s Pokémon, there is no way to send them to their trainers for the time being.

"Small night."

When talking about serious topics, Xiaotian will always call the other person's name solemnly first. Although this is indeed the basic etiquette of conversation, but... Xiaoye feels that if this continues, she will be disappointed when she hears him calling her name.

You'll get nervous.

If you are called three or five times, you will probably be expelled from the team.

Meng Xin Xiaoye, who had almost no team combat experience in her previous life and could only fight alone, was trembling.

"What happened to the evolution of your fire dinosaur?" Xiaotian asked in a deep voice.

Ah, was it really noticed?

Xiaoye was not surprised when this question came up. Although the scene at that time was very chaotic, if you pay close attention, you will find something strange. Xiaoye did not intend to hide anything deliberately.

"This, it should be just like what you think." Xiaoye said frankly, telling the story about the disease that has plagued fire dinosaurs for a long time, "Maldive Syndrome" - more often called "evolutionary disorder".

Xiaotian explained it in detail.

The timing at which this symptom was discovered was really coincidental and very lucky. Under the pressure of the giant dragon's moves, Charmander absorbed the energy of Dragon's Wrath and was able to evolve safely, which also exposed his physical flaws. After that, Charmander was able to evolve safely.

, Dr. Zhenghui helped it diagnose the problem and also provided suggestions on how to solve the problem - spend expensive medical expenses to be hospitalized and receive standard treatment, or try to find energy sources in nature just like when it first evolved.

"I originally wanted to ask Xia Bo if we could use the magma under Honglian Island to help the fire dinosaurs survive the dangerous period of evolution. But Xia Bo has not been in Honglian City recently, and he happened to catch up with this battle."

Xiao Ye smiled and said, "Fortunately, it evolved successfully in the end and did not leave any sequelae."

According to Dr. Zhenghui, if Charizard has the opportunity to super evolve in the future, he may have to worry about the same problem. But Xiaoye knows that key stones and super stones are very rare, and you may not be able to get them even if you spend a lot of money. As a poor person,

As a civilian trainer, there is almost no need to consider the issue of mega evolution.

Listening to Xiaoye's story quietly, Xiaotian lowered his head slightly, his eyes covered by the silver threads of his bangs.

Xiaoye's tone was as if she was talking and laughing, but Xiaotian knew that this was not a pleasant conversation topic at all. For a trainer who loves Pokémon, his first partner is in danger of life, which can be regarded as the most important thing.

Disastrous news.

Evolutionary disorder, Xiaotian has heard about this disease, and knows that the hospital can provide an absolutely safe evolutionary environment for confirmed Pokémon. He also knows why Xiaoye does not choose this safest and fastest solution - she is an orphan.

Unable to afford the high medical expenses.

If the magma from Honglian volcano can indeed achieve the same effect, this is indeed a good way to save effort and money. However, Xiaotian still remembers Xiaoye's voice when the fire dinosaur wanted to pick off the amorphous stone - with

The anxiety was obvious, and it didn't even sound like the words that the Xiaoye he knew would say.

At that time, she was clearly not sure whether this approach was feasible.

At this time, Xiaotian felt that two consciousnesses seemed to be split in the depths of his mind. The rational end was saying calmly that everyone has the right to make their own choices. No matter whether the choice is reasonable or not, as long as it does not harm others

, he has no right to interfere and should not interfere.

And on the other side of the relationship——

The silver-haired boy suddenly stood up.

"Xiaotian...?"

Xiaoye raised her head, then choked slightly.

Although Xiaoye and Xiaotian have lived in the same town for a long time, and have fought side by side many times since the beginning of the trip, Xiaoye has never seen such a pair of ice-blue eyes filled with such clear, intense, and unsettled emotions.

"Why don't you let me help?"

The young man speaks every word authentically.

There was a brief silence in the ward.

Xiaoye looked a little surprised. It was not because of Xiaotian's actions and tone that were inconsistent with his usual calm demeanor, but because of the content of his words.

The time spent together in her hometown of Zhenxin Town made Xiaoye know this fellow countryman very well. Xiaotian is a young man who treats others very well. He may seem a little cold and unkind, but in fact he is always polite and considerate, not arrogant, and

Not too distant; nor too close when dealing with most people you know well.

He clearly divides the areas that he can touch and the areas that he cannot touch. He will give his own suggestions when needed, but he will not veto anyone because of this, and will not force anyone to accept his opinions - being underestimated

When Zhi and Xiaomao quarreled unbearably, they would occasionally use force to suppress them. He never asked anyone to say "You need to do this". Even now that he has become the temporary captain of the team, his instructions to the team members are limited to battles and never in daily life.

I never told anyone what to do.

This way of dealing with others can be said to be "appropriate" or "cold". He has drawn a polite boundary between himself and others. He will not refuse people thousands of miles away, nor will he talk to anyone.

Too close.

However, now he has personally broken this "boundary" with a word that does not conform to his principles of dealing with things.

As for what this meant, neither Xiaoye nor Xiaotian knew clearly. Xiaoye, who was surprised by this fact, couldn't help but be stunned, causing her answer to be delayed by more than ten seconds.

"If Master Xia Bo told me that using magma wouldn't work, I actually planned to ask you to borrow money." Sensing that she had been silent for too long, Xiao Ye quickly made up for it, "I just didn't expect that something like that would happen the day before yesterday..."

"..."

"..."

"..."

"Okay, I was lying just now." Xiaoye felt guilty after being stared at by Xiaotian. In order to prevent herself from being kicked out of the team, she had to be honest and confess, "Actually, I haven't thought about what to do if it doesn't work. But since I'm complaining

The fire dragon has evolved safely, so there is no need to consider this issue."

In the end, Xiaotian did not pursue the question any further.

He could see Xiaoye's confusion at that moment.

Whether she was living in Zhenxin Town or traveling, all of her actions and actions by her fellow countryman—who could also be regarded as a half-year-old tameran—pointed to this conclusion. If he guessed correctly,

In Xiaoye's thinking mode, the option of "asking for help from others" may not even exist.

Even though they have lived in a small town for a long time, have fought side by side so many times, and have even formed a temporary team.

If that's not enough...

When he walked out of his companion's ward, the silver-haired boy once again strengthened "that determination" in his heart.

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Small theater:

He never asked anyone "You need to do this". Even now that he has become the temporary leader of the team, his instructions to the team members are limited to combat. In daily life, he has never told anyone what to do.

Xiaojie: (dissatisfied) You clearly asked me to take my hands off your shoulders! Your tone was very strong!

Xiaotian: (coldly) People who eat apples without washing their hands have no right to speak.