Chapter 58: Taking That Step
Chapter 58: Taking That Step
Chirp~
Gastly floated in from the door, not forgetting to open it for Jing He, who was just about to unlock it. This made Jing He, who was standing at the door with his keys, feel a bit awkward.
Jing He's eye twitched.
"Gastly, next time, please wait until the door is open before you come in."
Chirp?
Gastly turned around, looking puzzled.
Why?
Jing He took a deep breath, "Didn't you see? There's a notice in the neighborhood about a burglar. If you keep phasing through doors and breaking them, people might think we're the ones doing it."
Chirp?! Σ(дlll)
Seeing its shocked expression, Jing He nodded in satisfaction and closed the door.
"Got it?"
Chirp?
As Jing He walked by, he didn't notice the spark of realization in Gastly's eyes.
It really is like that!
Jing He hadn't even noticed until he pointed it out.
But, hehe—
Eep?
Hearing the commotion, the little Vulpix tilted its head and cautiously peeked out from behind the door.
Upon seeing it was Jing He and Gastly, the little one's eyes lit up.
It joyfully dashed toward Jing He.
Eep Eep—
"Wait, hold on, Vulpix, you—"
Thump!
Before Jing He could finish his sentence, the little Vulpix tackled him to the ground, licking his face affectionately.
Wiping the frost from his face, Jing He glared at Gastly, who was laughing heartily without a care in the world.
He picked up the little one and set it on the ground.
Don't let its small size fool you. Despite its fluffy appearance, it was no bigger than a kitten, but its strength was quite considerable.
Tackling down an adult was a breeze for it.
Moreover, what surprised Jing He the most about the Ice Vulpix was its Psychic abilities, which were not typical for an Ice-type Pokemon.
Just like now.
As he was about to get up, he felt a Psychic force envelop him, gently lifting him off the ground.
An Ice-type Pokemon?
Is it channeling the spirit of a duck?
"But its condition has indeed recovered quickly."
It was the third day since Jing He had caught the Ice Vulpix. According to the Pokedex, its status had improved from "weak" to "good."
"Tonight, there's a fireworks show. Get ready, and we'll head out soon."
Jing He smiled as he stroked the little one's soft fur.
Eep, Eep?
Hearing this, the little Vulpix took a few steps back, its eyes filled with anxiety and fear.
This was the current state of the little one. Besides not knowing the extent of its own strength and possibly having a "violent" streak, it was extremely socially anxious and lacked confidence.
"Don't be afraid, we'll go together," Jing He said gently.
Eep, Eep
With Jing He's reassurance, the little one finally agreed.
Jing He turned to Gastly and started preparing.
Jing He hadn't delved deeply into the Ice Vulpix's past for two reasons.
Firstly, it was a painful experience for the Ice Vulpix, and prying too much might reopen old wounds. It had finally become more lively, and it was best not to ask for now.
Secondly, he had already inquired about Pokemon trafficking in the Alola region through Officer Jenny at the Kanaz City Police Department. If he got any results, he wouldn't need to ask the Ice Vulpix directly.
However, he did learn through subtle questioning that the Ice Vulpix had indeed been abandoned.
But it had never been caught before. The person who abandoned it had apparently only intended to keep it as a pet.
In Jing He's view, the Ice Vulpix's past was important, but its future was even more crucial.
Staying stuck in the past would mean never taking that first step forward.
It had to take that step.
Half an hour later, the streets of Kanaz City were bustling with people. The Ice Vulpix clung to Jing He's head, gripping his hair tightly.
"Vulpix, if you keep holding on like that, I might have to leave home."
Eep, Eep!
The little Vulpix realized its mistake and quickly released its grip, blowing on Jing He's scalp as if to soothe it.
Crack, crack, crack—
A layer of frost formed.
Jing He: "..."
He thought, besides "Cheri Berries" and "Pecha Berries," maybe he should also stock up on "Lum Berries"?
[Lum Berry: Cures freezing or frostbite.]
Chirp chirp~~
Compared to the Ice Vulpix, Gastly seemed much more at ease.
Especially, it had no idea where the big red bow on its head came from, but it was now wearing it.
Its name is Ice Six-tail, the same model.
It didn’t have to be Jing He stopping it; it probably already ran to someone else to ask if it was good or not.
A social anxiety, a social phobia, and also no one to turn to.
“Uncle, this six-tail is so cute, but why is it white?”
Suddenly.
A little girl, about nine years old, couldn’t help butting in with curiosity, staring at the little six-tail, her eyes flashing.
“Uncle?”
“Ooh!”
The little six-tail, with a jolt of excitement, grabbed Jing He’s hair, burying its head.
“Sss—”
Jing He, taking a deep breath, forced a smile, “Call me big brother.”
“Good uncle, is this really a six-tail?”
The little girl tilted her head.
Suddenly.
Ges didn’t know when it appeared, grinning at the little girl and sticking out its tongue, “Kekk!”
In an instant.
The little girl’s expression froze, her eyes welling up.
No! no!
Jing He ran, fearing the little girl’s parents were nearby.
Finally, they arrived at the fireworks display by the river, where a crowd had gathered, laughing and chatting.
Jing He then sat down with the little six-tail and Ghes on the grass.
“Kek?” Ghes, with a dissatisfied face.
Why did you stop me?
Didn’t see that little girl feeling like crying?
Jing he’s forehead showed a black line.
It was.
Cute to the max.
“Six-tail.”
“Ooh?”
“Did you not see? On the way, many people were praising you, saying you’re cute and beautiful.”
“Ooh, Ooh?”
Really?
“As long as you hold your head high and stand tall, you’ll find that you’re more popular than you imagine.”
Jing He lifted the little six-tailed from its head, placing it on the ground.
He stroked its hair.
Good guy.
Hard.
But now it wasn’t the time to care.
He gently petted the little six-tail’s head, softly saying:
“Walk forward, learn from Ghes.”
Turning his head, he saw Ghes had run to a nearby couple, exaggerating its ghostly face, showing off its big red bow.
Frightening the couple, they ran away.
Jing He: “.”
“Cough, don’t act like Ghes, be yourself, take a step forward, and you might see different scenery.”
“Ooh.”
Encouraged by Jing He’s eyes.
The little six-tailed clenched its teeth, closing its eyes.
“Pata pata” it ran a few steps.
Boom!!
The splendid fireworks bloomed in the night sky.
The night was lit by the flowing light, bright as stars.
The frightened little six tailed opened its eyes.
It saw the brilliant fireworks.
Illuminating the night sky, illuminating the little six tailed’s white fur, and reflecting in its pure eyes.
“Ooh~”
So beautiful.
Jing He hugged the little six tailed back into his arms, Ghes also returned to his side.
The two Pokemon, sitting on the grass, watched the blooming flowers in the night sky, unconsciously showing smiles.
“Watch the fireworks and make a wish, it’s very lucky,” Jing He said.
“Kek?”
“Ooh?”
Really?
Ghes and the little six tailed exchanged a glance.
“Kek—”
Ghes “Kek” laughed.
“Big brother, I’m going to become a champion, and I want to keep up with you!”
The little six tailed blinked its eyes.
Big brother said, Jing He was destined to become a great trainer, I have to keep up with the steps!
“I, the world is so big, I just want to take you all to see it!” Jing He laughed.
Boom!!
The fireworks highlighted a golden Pikachu.
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