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Chapter 452: Riding Goats and Riding Sheep
Chapter 452: Riding Goats and Riding Sheep
Naoki had heard from Mewtwo about the Riding Sheep's past experiences.
A year ago, Mewtwo and the cloned Pokemon had been traveling aimlessly in this world.
During one of their stops to rest, they came across a secluded house in a remote location.
The owner of the house was a middle-aged man with a rugged face and a chin full of beard.
He had captured many wild Pokemon with his Houndoom and forced them to work for him.
Since the Riding Sheep was a male Pokemon, it couldn't produce milk like female sheep, so its task was to pull heavy loads and move stones for the man.
The man would sit comfortably on its back, accompanied by his Houndoom, and supervise the Pokemon with a whip in hand, its thorns ready to strike.
The captured Pokemon were exhausted beyond measure.
Whenever the Riding Sheep wanted to stop and rest, the man would whip it, forcing it to get up and continue working.
In the end, the Riding Sheep was covered in wounds.
It was during this time that Mewtwo happened to pass by.
Discovering the Pokemon being persecuted by the human, kind-hearted Mewtwo couldn't bear to stand idly by.
Thus, Mewtwo rescued the Riding Sheep and the other Pokemon, taught the man a lesson, and erased his memories.
From that day on, the Riding Sheep joined Mewtwo's group, and Mewtwo took it upon himself to protect them.
This was why the Riding Sheep was so fearful and cautious of humans.
On the way to the World Tree, Naoki recounted the Riding Sheep's past to his three Riding Goats, word for word.
"...So, our task today is to visit that poor Riding Sheep at the World Tree and keep it company, understand?"
As he spoke, Naoki adjusted the position of the box of grass dumplings in his arms.
These were freshly steamed dumplings he had made that day, intending to bring them to the World Tree as a gift for the Riding Sheep.
The Riding Goats had never experienced anything like that.
They had been born and raised in the grassland near Pot Lake.
Later, Naoki had brought them back to the ranch, where they received the best care.
They had an endless supply of grass dumplings to eat and a shelter to keep them safe from the wind and rain.
The Riding Goats often felt like they were the happiest riding goats in the world.
Compared to them, that Riding Sheep was so pitiful...
"Meeeh!"
One of the Riding Goats bleated resolutely, assuring Naoki that it would do its best to comfort the Riding Sheep.
The second Riding Goat nodded vigorously in agreement: "Meeeh!" (We will help it heal from those terrible days!)
The third Riding Goat, looking left and right, quickly followed its companions' lead and nodded as well: "Meeeh!" (Me too!)
Seeing this, Naoki nodded in satisfaction.
"Good, very good! That's the spirit!"
As they chatted, Naoki and the three Riding Goats made their way through the Reverse World and arrived at the massive floating island where the World Tree stood.
They rode the Bubble Elevator all the way to the top, where the Explorer's Guild was operating in an orderly fashion.
Pokemon living in the World Tree went about their lives, entering and exiting the various buildings.
Naoki and the Riding Goats weaved through the small paths, greeting the Pokemon they passed along the way.
Naoki smiled and responded warmly to each greeting.
When they reached the cafe, Naoki spotted his group of Eevees.
Led by the Fire Eevee, the trio of Eevee brothers excitedly waved their small paws and called out to him.
"Eevee!"
Naoki poked its little head and hummed, "You guys have been away from home for a day. Are you planning to become wild Eevees now?"
Ever since the Explorer's Guild was built, the Pokemon from the ranch often came to play here.
From the nine Eevees to the Frost Mama and the Saltrock Titan, even the Phanty and the Sir Fetch'd frequently visited.
It was fine at first, but then these Pokemon got so engrossed in their fun that they started forgetting to go home.
Because of this, Naoki jokingly called them wild Pokemon.
However, upon hearing this, Fire Eevee's expression became a bit evasive, and it looked somewhat guilty.
"Ee...vee," it murmured.
The surrounding Pokemon also began to avert their gazes, their expressions uncertain.
"Alright, alright, play all you want!" Naoki stood up and said sentimentally to the Eevees, "After all, this place was built for you guys to enjoy.
Naoki hummed in response, thinking to himself that with the Riding Eevees playing over here at the World Tree, they wouldn't be causing a ruckus at home. This would give him some peace and quiet.
The Ice Eevee and the Espeon Eevee had independent personalities, but the Fire Eevee and the Sylveon Eevee were just too clingy.
Sometimes when he was sitting on the sofa playing with his phone, several Eevees would crowd around him.
They would squeeze next to him or plop onto his lap, vying for his attention, often leaving him breathless and covered in a layer of Eevee fur.
With this in mind, Naoki stood up and said to the Eevees, "You guys keep playing. I'm going to take the Riding Goats to find the Riding Sheep."
"Buhi!"
Upon hearing this, the Leaf Eevee quickly helped Naoki locate the Riding Sheep.
"I just saw the Riding Sheep over by the windmill getting some fresh air!"
"The windmill? Okay, got it." Naoki reached out to pat the Leaf Eevee's head and then bid farewell to the group of Eevees. "I'll be going now. Remember to come home tonight. I'll make something delicious for you guys."
At the mention of delicious food, the Eevees' eyes lit up, and they chorused in agreement, "Buhi!"
Naoki made his way to the windmill, guided by the location Leaf Eevee had provided, and sure enough, he spotted the Riding Sheep standing there alone.
At that moment, the Riding Sheep was gazing down at the clear river below, where its reflection shimmered in the water.
"Riding Sheep!" Naoki called out.
The Riding Sheep immediately turned around.
Naoki approached with the three Riding Goats in tow and introduced them, "This is the Riding Sheep I mentioned before. Today, I brought them to visit you and also brought some treats."
As he spoke, Naoki placed the basket of grass dumplings on the grass.
The Riding Sheep twitched its nose, clearly enticed by the aroma of the grass dumplings.
Witnessing this, the three Riding Goats eagerly said,
"Meeeh!" (Go ahead and eat!)
"Meeeh!" (These are the grass dumplings Naoki made. They're the most delicious treats in the world!)
"Meeeh!" (Absolutely!)
Facing the enthusiastic Riding Goats, the Riding Sheep seemed a bit ill at ease.
Naoki thought that perhaps his presence as a human was reminding the Riding Sheep of its previous traumatic experiences with humans.
So, he turned away and began inspecting the vast fields that the Pokemon had cultivated themselves.
The Riding Goats also misinterpreted the Riding Sheep's reaction, thinking it was afraid of Naoki.
They tried to reassure it, "Meeeh!" (Don't be scared. Naoki is a really good person!)
"Meeeh!" (Yes, even though we weren't hatched by Naoki, he has always taken good care of us!)
The Riding Sheep listened to them with a puzzled expression.
Curiously, it asked, "Meeeh?" (Is Naoki your master?)
Master? One of the Riding Goats shook its head. "Meeeh!" (No, Naoki is our trainer!)
Seeing this, the enthusiastic Riding Goats proceeded to share their story with the Riding Sheep.
A long time ago, when they were still weak and small Riding Lambs, they lived near a big lake.
Then one day, a human appeared and engaged them in an intense battle before capturing them with a Poke Ball.
And that human was none other than Naoki.
From that day on, they began their lives on this ranch.
To make them feel at home, Naoki not only built them a shelter to keep them safe from the wind and rain but also prepared delicious grass dumplings for them daily using fresh and nutritious grass.
Under Naoki's care, they gradually grew stronger and evolved into formidable Riding Goats.
Moreover, they were entrusted with overseeing a trial.
Many humans came to the ranch specifically to challenge them, but those challengers were invariably defeated. To date, only two humans had successfully passed the trial.
As the Riding Sheep listened to the Riding Goats' story, a look of admiration appeared on its face.
It could hear the affection the Riding Goats held for Naoki in their voices.
That human was truly wonderful!
The Riding Sheep's thoughts drifted to its own experiences.
It asked, "Meeeh?" (Has Naoki ever hit you with a whip?)
The Riding Goats were perplexed by this question.
"Meeeh? (Whip? No! Why would Naoki hit us with a whip?)
The Riding Sheep pondered for a moment. "Meeeh?" (Was it because you didn't finish your work?)
The Riding Lamb admired Naoki for not battling Pokemon.
One of the Riding Goats stood before the lamb, its expression resolute as it said, "Meeeh!" (So, let's begin your training!)
The Riding Lamb looked bewildered.
But the Riding Goat continued, "Meeeh!" (If you do this, you can become as strong as us and protect yourself and other Pokemon!)
As soon as it finished speaking, a terrifying surge of green energy erupted from the Riding Goat's body.
The energy resembled a raging tidal wave in the vast ocean, sweeping across the land with overwhelming force.
In the blink of an eye, the entire world seemed to transform into a verdant green sea.
Pure energy, transformed into grass, swayed gently in the breeze, creating a dreamlike spectacle.
Witnessing this display, the Riding Lamb stood rooted to the spot in awe.
"Meeeh..."
As it gazed at the Riding Goat, its body shimmering with intense Grass Energy, admiration filled the lamb's eyes.
So, so powerful!
But the next moment, the Riding Lamb beheld an even more astonishing sight.
The three Riding Goats slightly lowered their bodies, and a dense Grass Energy began to condense from their mouths, eventually transforming into a massive Grass Sacred Sword.
The Riding Goats held the swords in their mouths, and in a flash of movement, they slashed at a large rock nearby, cleaving it in two before it exploded.
Riding Lamb: ()
! !
Truly amazing! Admiration for these three veteran Riding Goats shone in the lamb's eyes.
If only it could become that strong, then perhaps it could protect itself and other abused Pokemon. The thought crossed the Riding Lamb's mind.
Memories of its traumatic past flashed through its mind.
Deep in the uninhabited forest, the self-proclaimed Pokemon hunter, armed with a long whip, would curse and relentlessly lash out at them with his whip, leaving them bruised and battered.
"Damn it! Hurry up, you bunch of useless wastes! Since you can't fetch a good price, you'll stay here and work hard for me!"
Crack!
Crack!
The whip continued to fall mercilessly.
Some of their companions, too weak to continue, collapsed on the ground.
A few Pokemon attempted to rebel, only to be pounced on and pinned down by the Houndoom.
The rest of the Pokemon trembled in fear.
The man scoffed at the rebellious Pokemon, "Hmph, overestimating your abilities."
They had no choice but to keep working.
But the Riding Lamb had taken too many blows and was already badly injured. It struggled to keep up with the demanding labor.
The man noticed the lamb's pause and angrily strode forward, cursing, "Damn it, slacking off again!"
Paralyzed by fear, the Riding Lamb could only tremble as it faced the raised whip, poised to strike.
And then, Mewtwo appeared.
It stood protectively in front of the lamb, unleashing a terrifying psychic power that sent the man and his Houndoom flying.
If it weren't for Mewtwo's timely rescue, the lamb might have lost its life due to exhaustion.
It never wanted to relive those dark times.
It wondered, if it had possessed immense power back then, could it have protected the other abused Pokemon?
The Riding Lamb's gaze gradually hardened with determination.
It lifted its head to look at the three formidable Riding Goats and pleaded, "Meeeh!" (Riding Goat seniors, please teach me!)
The Riding Goats lowered their heads to look at the lamb.
One of them used its vine whip to bring over the box of Grass Dumplings that Naoki had made, placing it in front of the Riding Lamb.
"Meeeh!" (Eat them! Then we will guide you in practicing our secret technique, the Grass Sacred Sword!)
"Meeeh?!?" (Grass Sacred Sword?)
Hearing this unfamiliar move name, the Riding Lamb was taken aback.
The Riding Goat nodded, "Meeeh!" (Yes! That's the name Naoki gave it!)
Realization dawned on the lamb.
It turned its attention to the box of Grass Dumplings, and without hesitation, it began to devour them.
It wanted to become as strong as the Riding Goat seniors!
Then it could protect itself and other abused Pokemon!
(End of Chapter)
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