svetikya Chapter 120 In the Mountains, a Reunion with Xiao Mao
Chapter 120 In the Mountains, a Reunion with Xiao Mao
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The next day, early in the morning.
In a mountainous area, Xiao Guang and Xiao Gang were yawning repeatedly, looking very sleepy.
"strangeness......"
Xiao Guang asked, somewhat puzzled:
"What happened yesterday? Why did we wake up lying on the grass? That's so strange."
Xiao Guang touched his slightly dizzy head, his tone revealing a strange feeling.
"Hmm...that's really strange...Ash, do you have any clues?"
"Pikachu~"
Faced with the gazes from Brock and Pikachu, Ash could only shrug and say, "I don't know, that's strange~"
Because it's a bit troublesome to explain, and Ash always felt that the Mismagius was a bit strange... as if it came specifically to find him. Ash didn't know how to explain this. Anyway, the Mismagius seemed to have blurred their memories, so it wouldn't matter if he didn't say anything, right?
It was just a bit cold after sleeping on the grass all night.
"Have you come up with any ideas for the Grand Contest? If so, you can start practicing at noon today."
Perhaps just to distract himself, or perhaps it was just a casual conversation, Ash brought up the topic of the Tournament of Fate, and Dawn, upon hearing this, proudly puffed out her chest and said:
"Hmph! I figured it out last night when I went to sleep! Although I've forgotten the specific details of the dream, I was inspired by the Grand Contest in it!"
"what?"
Ash and Brock both cast inexplicable glances at him.
Finally, Ash spoke first: "Isn't the Tournament of Fate a doubles competition? What did you get from your dream... Did you dream that you were participating in a doubles competition alone?"
Xiao Guang: "......"
For some reason, when Ash asked this question, Dawn immediately turned her gaze away.
How can I possibly say this?!
Xiao Guang's cheeks were slightly flushed.
Although she couldn't remember the specific details of the dream, the few things she could still recall were a few scenes from the Grand Contest and the terms used in the dream—
Glamorous Contest - Couples Special
It was a competition specifically designed for couples participating in the Grand Contest. Xiao Guang couldn't quite remember the prizes, but it seemed that in addition to the specially made ribbon medal, there was an even more valuable prize... It seemed that all the contestants were there for that prize.
But it's precisely because Hikari remembers these details that she can't bring herself to say them!
Why she had that dream, or why they both fell into a coma, remains unknown, but she was certain that she felt happy and joyful in the dream. That's the only thing she was sure of.
"Xiao Guang? Hey, Xiao—"
"sieve!"
"Huh?!"
Just as Ash was about to go up and wake up Dawn, who seemed to be daydreaming, a rustling sound came from the bushes nearby. The next second, several figures emerged from them, startling Ash so much that he took a few steps back.
After regaining his footing, Xiao Zhi finally recognized the figures and called out their names.
"Shielded Dragon?"
“Ta......”
When they heard Ash call out their names, the four Shieldon huddled together, looking quite frightened.
"Ankylosaurus? Why is it here? Is it the same situation as what we encountered in Blackgold City?"
The appearance of the Shieldon was a help to Xiao Guang. After taking out her Pokédex to make a note of it, Xiao Guang raised this question.
After all, she had already absorbed knowledge about fossil Pokémon in Black Gold City, and knew that Pokémon like Shieldon and Cranidos should have gone extinct a long time ago, and the existing individuals were basically individuals revived through the Fossil Revival Machine.
But now that they've encountered a shield dragon, it's hard not to make that assumption.
"Pikachu~"
Seeing the fear in the eyes of the Shieldon, Pikachu, the caretaker, jumped off Ash's shoulder and gently patted their heads. Then, it patted its own chest and solemnly told them something.
“Ta......”
After listening to Pikachu's words of comfort, the Ankylosaurus looked at each other, their fear having largely dissipated. Just as they were about to explain something to Pikachu, a series of sounds came from the bushes behind them again.
"Pickup!"
Pikachu jumped in front of the Shieldon Dragons and went into a state of emergency, but the person who walked out of the bushes the next moment left Pikachu stunned.
"Is Electivire really here? Hmm?"
"Xiao Mao?"
"Pikachu~?"
When Brock and Pikachu saw the newcomer, they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Ash... I didn't expect to meet you here... No... I wouldn't say I didn't expect it, after all, you always seem to get along well with these kinds of troublesome situations."
Xiao Guang: "......"
Looking at the reddish-brown spiky-haired boy who had started communicating with Ash so naturally, Hikari asked Brock in confusion:
"Um, he is...?"
"He is Gary, Professor Oak's grandson... He is also Ash's rival and childhood friend. Of course, Gary no longer participates in the League, so the rivalry might not count anymore?"
"Huh? Professor Oak's grandson?!"
Dawn's shouts drew the attention of Ash and Gary.
Despite being stared at so strangely by Xiao Mao, Xiao Guang wasn't intimidated at all and asked excitedly:
"Um! Since you're Professor Oak's grandson, does that mean you can also create Pokémon senryu?!"
Ash and Gary: "......"
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with helplessness.
After a short while, Gary slowly spoke up, "Ash, your...partner is as unique as ever."
......
Ash was engaged in a brief conversation stemming from their reunion.
Above the mountains, a gray aircraft was slowly moving through the mountainous area.
Inside the aircraft, Hunter J sat impatiently at the top, looking down at his trembling subordinates, and asked:
"Still no results? That's too slow! The buyer is already on their way!"
"I'm so sorry, boss! There was a problem down there... They were almost able to catch the Shieldon... but then a trainer with an Electivire appeared and repelled them, and now..."
"boom!"
Hunter J slammed his hand on the table, his face darkening.
Is it another trainer of unknown origin?
Hunter J thought of Ash and stood up somewhat irritably, saying:
"Prepare the flight deck! Everyone except the pilot, get out! Now!"
To prevent any accidents, Hunter J decides to take action himself.
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