Chapter 396: Eevee Eggs Hatch, Building an Eeveelution Paradise!
Chapter 396: Eevee Eggs Hatch, Building an Eeveelution Paradise!
Naoki was both surprised and delighted when he received a bouquet of flowers from his Pokemon.
"Is this for me?" he asked.
"Ponyta!"
"Bamble!"
"Growlithe!"
"..."
The Pokemon in front of him nodded in unison, their faces beaming with anticipation and joy.
Naoki never imagined that there would come a day when he, as a man, would receive flowers. In his impression, bouquets were usually given to girlfriends, wives, mothers, or teachers.
Deeply touched, Naoki reached out and patted each of the Pokemon in front of him affectionately.
He sure hadn't wasted his time raising these Pokemon! Naoki's heart was filled with joy, and even his steps felt lighter.
Humming a tune, he returned to the living room, intending to place the bouquet in the most prominent spot.
Even though the flowers would wither, the bond he shared with these Pokemon would last forever.
However, as Naoki's gaze fell upon the bouquet, a sudden realization struck him, and information about the flowers flashed through his mind.
[Gracidea Flowers: Extremely rare flowers. When given to a Pokemon, it can cause it to change form. During birthdays or commemorative occasions, humans also bundle them into bouquets to express gratitude.]
"Gracidea flowers?" Naoki paused briefly.
Weren't these flowers beloved by Shaymin?
Shaymin, the mythical Pokemon of the Sinnoh region.
They often lived in flocks among flower beds and possessed mystical powers, capable of purifying toxins in the atmosphere and instantly transforming wastelands into lush gardens.
Legends of the Sinnoh region spoke of Shaymin.
It was said that as people rejoiced at the end of a harsh winter and offered their gratitude to the heavens, Shaymin would appear, causing barren lands to burst into vibrant blooms.
And among all flowers, Shaymin cherished the Gracidea flowers the most.
For these flowers held the power to enable their transformation from Land Forme to Sky Forme.
Moreover, what caught Naoki's attention even more was that Shaymin was a Pokemon that migrated with the blooming of Gracidea flowers.
This raised an intriguing question: if he were to plant a field of Gracidea flowers on his ranch, would it attract wild Shaymin?
Naoki immediately wanted to give it a try, but unfortunately, he realized that it was already autumn, and the cold winter was approaching, when the entire land would be covered in ice and snow, making it unsuitable for planting.
Spring and summer were the seasons when Gracidea flowers blossomed.
Since that was the case, he decided to wait until next spring to plant the flowers.
As for now, there was another matter that required his attention.
Naoki went upstairs, turned on his computer, and sent a private message to Lele through the forum, sharing the news about his Rotom's evolution into Rotom Wash.
Lele replied promptly.
She first congratulated Naoki and expressed her desire to see the Pokemon in person someday. She also mentioned that she was currently investigating the location of the shrine that sealed the Calamity Pokemon and looked forward to future collaborations.
Naoki responded affirmatively and then logged off.
Next, he made a phone call to the owner of the antique shop in town and shared the news about Rotom Wash's birth.
This was something he had promised the shop owner before.
Upon hearing the news, the antique shop owner excitedly requested to see Rotom Wash.
Naoki agreed, and in the afternoon, while running errands in town, he brought Rotom Wash to the antique shop.
"This is truly unbelievable... It's Rotom Wash!"
The antique shop owner's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as he circled around Rotom Wash.
"The golden body, the dazzling radiance, the powerful stance—this Pokemon is absolutely perfect!"
"Being able to witness Rotom Wash in person makes my life complete!"
Naoki was speechless. "That's a bit of an exaggeration, isn't it?"
"Not at all!" the antique shop owner exclaimed, still awe-struck. "It's been a thousand years since the last sighting of Rotom Wash. All we have left are the legends passed down through the ages."
"Some say it's the ultimate treasure sought by all explorers, and whoever obtains Rotom Wash will possess an endless supply of gold for a lifetime."
With Seikaibo's matter resolved, he didn't have much else to do.
Oh, but he almost forgot something!
Counting the days, the Eevee eggs upstairs should be hatching soon! Wanting to witness the Eevees' hatching, Naoki began to stand guard in front of the seven Eevee eggs from that day on.
Time flew by, and soon it was August 15, 199, on the Pokemon League calendar.
That afternoon, as Naoki was stewing chicken soup in the kitchen, the Moon Eevee who had been keeping watch upstairs suddenly ran down the stairs, shouting:
"Buibuibuibu~!"
Naoki was amused by the Moon Eevee's comical running posture, but the next second, he realized something.
"The egg hatched?" Naoki asked hurriedly.
The Moon Eevee nodded: "Bu~!"
"Sis, come and watch the pot for me!" Naoki called out and then headed upstairs with the Moon Eevee.
When they rushed into the room, the first little Eevee had already hatched.
Its eyes were clear and dark, its fur looked soft and light-colored, and its paws had pads that were a pale pink color...
The Eevee was still wearing a piece of eggshell on its head as it clumsily wiggled out of its shell.
The newly hatched Eevee was so adorable! In that moment, Naoki felt his heart melting.
He quickly stepped forward, joining the Ice Eevee and Moon Eevee who had been waiting by his side to watch over the little Eevee.
Soon, the little Eevee crawled out of its shell, its big, shiny black eyes staring at the human and two Eevees in front of it.
"Its tail is serrated, so it's a male Eevee," Naoki observed, quickly identifying its gender.
The Ice Eevee, seeing such a cute Eevee, immediately forgot about any negative emotions it had been feeling before.
It happily looked at the Eevee and said gently, "Bu~!"
The Moon Eevee was also curious about this Eevee. It quietly stepped forward, moving closer to the Eevee and sniffing its scent.
"Hello there, Eevee!" Naoki smiled and greeted the little Pokemon.
The baby Eevee looked at him with its dark eyes, then at the two larger Eevees beside him, and then responded awkwardly, "Bu... Bu~!"
At that moment, Big Brother Ai Guanshi, holding a bottle of milk prepared for the newly hatched Pokemon, walked over.
They had received professional training and knew how to care for newborn Pokemon.
Seeing this, Naoki stepped aside and watched as Big Brother Ai Guanshi smiled and fed the little Eevee.
"From now on, he's your little brother!" Naoki said to the two adult Eevees beside him.
However, his words had barely fallen when the remaining six eggs in the room started to crack and break.
Soon, one by one, little Eevees poked their heads out from their eggshells.
The newly hatched Eevees were still tiny, and they seemed curious about everything around them.
With so many Eevees to care for, Big Brother Ai Guanshi couldn't manage alone, so Naoki quickly called for his sister, Ai Guanshi, to bring up more bottles of milk.
Perhaps it was the scent of milk that attracted them, but the tired little Eevees, who had exerted a lot of energy trying to break free from their shells, gathered around, their tummies rumbling.
"Bu... Bu~!"
The room was filled with the sound of their squeaky voices.
The Eevees called out as they tried to climb onto Naoki's body.
Naoki was in a fluster, holding a bottle of milk in one hand and trying to manage all the Eevees.
What a handful! He thought to himself, feeling like he had become a milk dad even before getting married!
In the end, Naoki sat cross-legged on the carpet, forming a circle with his legs, and placed all the little Eevees within the circle of his legs. He installed the prepared nipples on the milk bottles and let the Eevees suckle.
Although it was a bit chaotic, the sight of the fluffy little Eevees in his lap brought an unexpected sense of happiness. Milk Dad Naoki thought to himself.
(End of Chapter)
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