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Chapter 596: The Birth of the Beastmaster Girl
Chapter 596: The Birth of the Beastmaster Girl
After ending the call with Yushi, Shizuru finally set off on his journey home.
The carriage was packed with food and daily necessities, as the New Year was approaching. Shizuru planned to stay at the ranch for the upcoming period without venturing out, as the cold weather was perfect for hibernating indoors.
In the afternoon, snowflakes began to fall from the sky. Shizuru gathered all the Pokemon and brought them inside, closing the doors and windows to keep the cold wind out.
As the Pokemon played on the floor, Shizuru busied himself in the kitchen, stewing a delicious mushroom soup in a pot.
This autumn, he had collected various wild mushrooms from the back mountain, drying them under the eaves and turning them into dried mushrooms.
After a nap, Teddy, Dreamy, and Bikitini regained their energetic spirits.
While Shizuru stirred the soup, they sat with Babu Tubba in front of the fireplace in the living room, sharing their adventures and friends they met during their travels with the other Pokemon.
Intrigued by their lively storytelling, Shizuru secretly ate several pieces of Translation Roasted Melon Seeds and eavesdropped on their conversation.
There was no other way; Changan Power could only perceive the general thoughts of Pokemon, and it had a distance requirement. He had to be close to or touch the Pokemon to understand them.
In comparison, the Translation Roasted Melon Seeds had a broader range of application.
"Miu!" (We met a Pokemon with a beautiful singing voice. It was captured by bad people, but we helped it defeat them! To show its gratitude, it sang us a wonderful song!)
"Imo!" (That's right! Its name is Meloetta. We wanted to invite it to live on the World Tree, but it refused and chose to live in seclusion in the forest with a human.)
Meloetta? Shizuru was slightly taken aback. Was it the Meloetta he knew?
If his memory served him right, while Team Plasma was active in the Unova Region, Team Rocket's Sakaki was also secretly operating in the same region.
Sakaki devised the "Stormy Weather Plan," intending to obtain the Reveal Glass through Meloetta and control the Three Clouds of the Unova Region.
Little did he know that the Heroic Explorers would thwart his plan...
Sakaki must have been furious, but what intrigued Shizuru even more was wondering what expression Sakaki would show if he saw a living Dreamy.
Team Rocket had a peculiar connection with Dreamy in some ways.
Sakaki's mother, the first founder of Team Rocket, had learned by chance that Dreamy truly existed. She sent Musashi's mother, Miyamoto, on a mission to find it.
However, during the mission, Miyamoto encountered a blizzard and never returned. She died that year when Musashi was only five years old.
It was this opportunity that led Team Rocket to obtain Dreamy's eyelash fossil. After Sakaki took over Team Rocket, he initiated the cloning plan and created the "Strongest Pokemon," Mewtwo.
"Dreamy, did those bad people see you?" Shizuru asked from a distance.
Dreamy shook its head, "Miu?"
It had transformed into a Doduo when the bad people tried to attack it, and then it became a Giratina.
And then, those bad people were scared away!
Shizuru: "..."
Well, that's settled then.
Qi Shu listened with confusion, "Bad people? Did Dreamy encounter bad people?"
Dreamy nodded repeatedly, "Miu!" They were specifically catching Pokemon!
Shizuru explained, "If I'm not mistaken, the bad people Dreamy mentioned should be Team Rocket."
"Team Rocket?"
"Yes, they are a powerful criminal organization operating in the Kanto and Johto Regions. Rumor has it that they have infiltrated the Kanto and Johto Leagues," Shizuru said.
Upon hearing this, Qi Shu exclaimed in surprise, "What? Even the Leagues have been infiltrated?"
"There's no other way. In the early years when the Leagues were first established, the situation was unstable, and things were chaotic. Profit-driven Pokemon-catching organizations emerged and have continued to this day," Shizuru explained.
So far, the Pokemon Leagues in various regions have only been established for a little over two hundred years, while Team Rocket has existed for sixty or seventy years.
"Then, our Paldea League shouldn't have been infiltrated, right?" Qi Shu asked worriedly.
Shizuru smiled reassuringly, "Of course not. Based on my past travel experiences, the Paldea League's security is among the best in all regions. Moreover, Kanto is quite far from us, making it extremely difficult for Team Rocket to infiltrate here."
Not to mention that Yushi, the Chief Champion, is overseeing everything from above.
When it comes to the dedication of Champions in various Leagues, Yushi ranks second, and no one dares to claim the top spot.
She would never allow such a thing to happen.
Even if Team Rocket managed to infiltrate, they would likely be driven out by Yushi the very next day, forced to work as her subordinates, and end up as the second Akira.
Qi Shu let out a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, Shizuru glanced at Thunderbolt, who was lying on the soft carpet not far away, and casually asked, "Thunderbolt, I'm truly grateful for your help during this time. The work at the Gym is done, do you have any plans for the future?"
Once the baby is born next March and Qi Shu's body recovers, there will be no need for Thunderbolt to fill in at the Gym.
Of course, everything still depends on Qi Shu's health.
Upon hearing this, Thunderbolt silently stood up and replied, "I will follow the Phoenix King's orders."
The nearly ten months of interaction had slightly changed his attitude towards humans.
Not all humans were like that; there were still people in this world who loved Pokemon and treated each one with care.
Was Shizuru trying to drive him away? Thunderbolt wondered silently, feeling a strange reluctance to leave.
The Phoenix King? It had been a while since Thunderbolt had communicated with him, but during winter, the Phoenix King should be nesting on the World Tree, along with the Water Lord and the Fire Emperor.
With this in mind, Shizuru invited, "In that case, why don't you stay at the ranch for the New Year? Everyone will be here! It's going to be so lively!"
"Thank you very much," Thunderbolt said, his heart relieved, and his tone was very polite.
So Shizuru wasn't trying to get rid of him.
Last year, Teddy and Dreamy had gone to the Wonder Maze and didn't celebrate the New Year with them. This year, they stayed, along with Bikitini.
Kira, Leek Duck, and Olive were all present, making this year's New Year celebration the most complete gathering of Pokemon.
Shizuru was delighted and even bought several buckets of fireworks to enjoy at the ranch.
The League Year 202 came to an end amidst Shizuru's anticipation.
On New Year's Day, the weather was unusually snow-free, and early in the morning, Shizuru began bustling around in the kitchen.
Some Pokemon stayed by Shizuru's side to help, while others happily played hide-and-seek in the snow maze he had built for them. Still, others retrieved letters of blessing from the townspeople from the mailbox.
Some Pokemon from the World Tree also visited the ranch.
The Fire Emperor and the Water Lord, curious about the ranch, came to see the Rainbow Hero and observe Thunderbolt's living conditions.
Happiny, the doctor on the tree, also returned home and shared her eggs with the Pokemon at the ranch.
Babu Tubba's parents also arrived to reunite with their child.
For a while, the entire ranch was bustling with excitement.
These Pokemon reminded Shizuru of his childhood New Year celebrations. Back then, his parents were busy in the kitchen preparing the New Year's Eve dinner, while he and his friends played with firecrackers and fireworks outside.
Now it was his turn; he had become an adult, and the Pokemon had become the children.
Thinking of this, Shizuru felt a surge of emotion.
Qi Shu sat on the sofa, caressing her belly and watching the scene around her with a smile.
To make Qi Shu happy, Shizuru secretly invited her parents to spend the New Year at the ranch after learning that they would be alone for the holiday.
When Qi Shu saw her parents, she froze in place, unable to believe what she was seeing.
"Silly child, what are you staring at? Don't you recognize us?" Qi Shu's mother said with a smile.
Qi Shu quickly snapped out of her daze and turned to look at Shizuru, seeing the familiar smile on his face.
At that moment, Qi Shu felt enveloped in immense happiness. She hugged her mother and exclaimed, "Mom!"
"Hey, good child, go and rest for a while!" Qi Shu's mother supported her daughter as she sat on the sofa.
Her father-in-law also watched this scene with a gentle expression, nodding in satisfaction as he looked at his son-in-law.
He could see that his daughter was living a very happy life here.
Shizuru smiled and returned to the kitchen to continue cooking. Soon after, Qi Shu's mother joined him in the kitchen to help prepare the dishes, and together they set the table with a feast.
The family enjoyed a meal together, and in the afternoon, after Qi Shu's mother gave her daughter some reminders, they returned to Brewlight City with her husband.
After they left, Qi Shu turned and hugged Shizuru, "Thank you."
Shizuru patted her back gently, "We're family, no need for thanks."
"Aye~" Aikanshi, the younger sister, nodded silently in agreement.
A radiant smile bloomed on Qi Shu's face, "Meeting you all makes me so happy!"
Just then, Qi Shu suddenly felt a pain in her belly, followed by a warm flow down her leg. She let out a hiss.
"What's wrong?" Shizuru immediately sensed something amiss.
Qi Shu lowered his head, looking at his already trembling legs, and said in a shaky voice, "Sheep... the water broke, the baby's about to be born!"
Upon hearing this, Shizuru felt his head buzz.
He quickly maintained his composure, turned to look around, and said to his sister Aikanshi, "Sis, help me watch over her, I'll go get the car ready!"
"Aik!" Sister Aikanshi was also very tense at this moment.
Shizuru rushed to get a blanket and placed it in the passenger seat. He inserted the car key into the keyhole and quickly drove the car to Qi Shu's side, then got out and carried Qi Shu into the car.
Sister Aikanshi's face was filled with worry.
Shizuru started the car and said to her, "Sis, help me take care of things at home, don't worry, everything will be fine!"
"Aik!" Sister Aikanshi nodded repeatedly.
After saying this, Shizuru quickly started the car. Not far away, Gogoat, who had habitually followed them, seemed to sense something and quickly ran through the snow to the back of the car, jumping into the rear cargo area just before the car started.
The car was already moving when Shizuru heard the noise and turned to look back, only to see Gogoat peering into the car from the cargo area.
"Gogoat? What are you doing here? It's so cold outside!" Shizuru asked.
However, the only response he received was a "Gogo."
Shizuru had no choice but to drive the car with Gogoat onboard, leaving the ranch and calling his in-laws, who had just left, to inform them that Qi Shu was about to give birth!
Soon, the car arrived at the Zekin Town hospital.
Upon hearing that someone was about to give birth, the on-duty nurses immediately pushed the pregnant woman into the operating room.
Just before entering the operating room, Shizuru tightly held Qi Shu's hand and said, "Don't worry, everything will be fine. I and my Pokemon are by your side."
Qi Shu was already sweating, and she squeezed Shizuru's hand tightly before nodding lightly. Then, she was taken to the operating room by Jigglypuff, who was wearing a nurse's cap.
Shizuru forced himself to calm down, and Gogoat stayed by his side, also gazing at the operating room.
After a while, Qi Shu's parents rushed over, and after hearing the current situation, they accompanied Shizuru, waiting anxiously outside.
About an hour passed, and with a loud cry, the door to the operating room opened. A nurse walked out, holding a blanket and saying to the waiting family, "Congratulations, it's a girl!"
Shizuru immediately stood up, and when he saw the child for the first time, he was completely stunned.
This child... was his child?
He was a father...
A strange feeling, unlike anything he had ever experienced, rose from the depths of Shizuru's heart. He quickly reacted and asked,
"Where's my wife?"
"Don't worry, the mother is also healthy. She's inside. Do you want to see her?" the nurse asked.
Shizuru nodded and said, "Mom and Dad, you take care of the baby first. I'll go check on Qi Shu!"
"Okay!"
The couple quickly took the baby from the nurse, their hearts filled with excitement.
They were about to become grandparents! Shizuru hurried into the operating room and saw Qi Shu lying there. He quickly checked on Qi Shu and saw that she was a bit pale, but otherwise, there didn't seem to be any major issues, so he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"How are you feeling?"
Qi Shu had just given birth and didn't have much strength left. She gently held Shizuru's hand and said softly, "Where's the baby?"
"Mom and Dad are here too. The baby is with them. Don't worry, the baby is healthy, it's a girl. We'll call her Little Tree."
The couple had decided on this name a long time ago.
If it was a girl, they would call her Little Tree, and if it was a boy, they would name him Youtree.
Qi Shu slowly closed her eyes and then opened them again. She felt relieved and said in a very soft voice, "I'm so tired..."
"Then sleep for a while. Mom and Dad are here too," Shizuru said gently.
Hearing this, Qi Shu fell asleep peacefully.
Jigglypuff pushed her to the patient room, and Shizuru followed.
Qi Shu's parents and Gogoat also arrived.
Only then did Shizuru seriously look at the child in his arms. With an excited heart, he reached out and gently touched her tiny hand.
"Gogo?"
"Gogoat, you can touch her too. She's called Little Tree, and she's our child," Shizuru said to Gogoat.
Gogoat's golden pupils revealed a gentleness never seen before. It carefully extended its claw and lightly touched the baby's hand.
At this moment, Gogoat said in its heart to the child in front of it,
"Gogo." (Little master, I'm back.)
(End of Chapter)
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