Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

I'm not surprised by the defeat of the three legendary birds. Both in the show and in reality, they have many embarrassing moments. The only thing that puzzles me is why only Zapdos was captured, and not the other two legendary birds.

Recalling her experience playing Pokémon X and Y, she quickly came to a general conclusion.

—The demand for electricity.

Whether it's the essential need for research facilities or the activation of ultimate weapons, a massive amount of energy support is required.

When discussing the ultimate weapon, one must mention Vladari, the leader of Team Flare.

Undoubtedly, he is the villain designated by the Carlos region, and a former royal who was abandoned after the alliance came to power. However, in his youth, Vladali also humbled himself and extended a helping hand to the suffering.

However, the people took this gift for granted and demanded even more from it, even condemning it. This led to their cynical thinking and their vow to destroy the world they lived in and create a utopian fantasy.

To be honest, Nan Yin had considered writing an anonymous whistleblower letter and submitting it to the league to expose what the Blazing Flame team had done.

Under Vladari's leadership, Team Flare, leveraging its advanced technology and the influence of its massive corporations, had long ago infiltrated the upper echelons of Carlos society. Through the machinations and covert activities of figures like Pachira, the Fire Elite Leader, and the president of the Lucerne Publishing Company, their plan to reactivate the ultimate weapon and cleanse the continent remains undetected.

Therefore, even with the current case of capturing Zapdos, the League still cannot issue a formal arrest warrant for Team Flare. This only proves the act of capture and does not imply a deeper darker side.

Even now, as the matter has been settled, the news of the Three Sacred Birds and the City of Love has not spread and has not caused the slightest public outcry.

"Uncle Fu, I couldn't help you at the crucial moment..."

Feeling somewhat heavy-hearted, Nan Yin knew very well that she, being of little influence, could not shake the massive organization that was Team Flare.

“Silly girl, don’t think too much. It’s my honor to stand up for Biyi City and for this land.”

Avoiding the topic of Team Flare, the old man simply stroked the girl's hair gently, over and over again.

"Don't leave him with me, old man. If nothing goes wrong, the little one you've been taking care of for two months should be born soon."

Although he didn't know where the girl had learned about the existence of Team Flame, he was more concerned about putting pressure on Nan Yin and making her take risks to report her leg injury.

“Go to the nursery, Nan Yin, don’t let that child down.”

"Okay, Master Fu, please take care of yourself."

With a deep bow, even with a thousand thoughts swirling in her mind, Nan Yin could only wait and see what the future held.

Watching the girl's figure disappear into the distance, the old man breathed a long sigh of relief.

His injuries were not as good as they appeared, and in order to prevent Nan Yin, who had keen senses, from noticing, he had no choice but to send her away a step ahead of time.

I hope that the newborn child will be able to prove my conjecture, combining the advantages of multiple dragon species, and I also hope that they will be attracted to each other, so that I can entrust the rest of my life to them.

......

After saying goodbye to Master Fu and not wasting any more time, Nanyin passed through the shack and arrived at the familiar breeding hut.

As always, I pushed open the wooden door, brushed away the dust, and even before getting close, a faint heartbeat could be heard coming from inside.

The breath, like the breath of new life, was growing stronger and stronger, especially after she stepped into it.

"Buy?"

Leading the girl forward, the little beast, through the shared feelings, also sensed the source of the heartbeat.

really.

I paused before the black dragon egg with blue stripes, and the resonance of the waveguide and the scan of the Pokédex told me all the time remaining before it hatched.

[Individual: Giant Dragon Egg; Gender: Female]

[Status: Incubating, 2 hours remaining.]

Possesses the following keywords: [Clever], [Swift], [Athletic], [Agile]

Flexible: Global speed +10%

To complete the last entry, if I'm not mistaken, "flexible" is likely the result of accumulating small amounts of medication over the past two months through daily supplementation.

This is what Master Fu meant when he said that during the incubation period, the methods of nurturing families should be used to lay a solid foundation for future development.

Despite the short time, Nan Yin calmly and methodically organized the necessary items, such as towels for wiping the egg yolks and large jugs of milk for replenishing nutrition.

Pour in 45-degree warm water; countless cases have proven that the optimal incubation temperature for dragon-type Pokémon eggs fluctuates within this range.

After completing a series of preparations, a hint of fatigue appeared on her eyelashes.

The early morning train ride, the burdens in her heart, the concentration required—these things constantly drained the young girl's mind.

If only I could close my eyes and rest for a short while.

This is a summary of Nan Yin's feelings at this moment, but the giant egg in front of her is on the verge of hatching. Even if she is very tired, she does not want to let down Master Fu's entrustment and the little expectation in her heart.

Even if she wasn't the child's future trainer, as a breeder and as the result of two months of hard work, she still wanted to witness the birth of this new life with her own eyes.

She took a sip of warm water to dispel some of her sleepiness, then hugged Eevee and quietly counted the passing time.

Ten minutes, thirty minutes, an hour...

As it trembled slightly, a series of mental responses were continuously transmitted outward from the Pokémon egg.

--Mother.

Just because of our earliest conscious communication, does she see me as her mother? We have absolutely no physical resemblance.

There was no response from the waveguide, but strangely enough, listening to these calls and waiting through these somewhat tedious seconds, she felt a little anxious, just like parents waiting outside the ward for their child to be born.

"Keep it up..."

She silently cheered for the little guy, and with a few crisp rustling sounds, Nan Yin opened her eyes wide, and her previously calm expression was now rippled with emotion.

Click.

A narrow crack first opens a window at the top of the eggshell, and then a net-like pattern of cracks appears in every corner of this outer layer.

It doesn't rely on claws to tear through the inner wall; the first thing that comes into view is a thick, gray-black skullcap.

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Baby Dragon and Mother

As if it happened in an instant, when the rapidly decreasing seconds came to an end, the huge dragon egg shattered into several pieces as if by prior arrangement.

As if impatient, the short, stout, fat figure raised its head from the mess and began searching for something, or rather, someone.

When it captures the girl's face, an emotion called joy is uncontrollably revealed.

With unsteady, wobbly steps, the little guy walked firmly to Nan Yin's feet.

"Snap!"

It moved its enormous head and nuzzled the girl's calf, expressing affection in its own way.

"So it really is a baby dragon?"

In fact, Nan Yin knew about the species of this child from the very beginning of its incubation, but now that she has witnessed it with her own eyes, she has a different understanding.

Compared to its appearance in the game, the real-life baby dragon is more endearing and lovable.

With light blue scales as the base color, a round head attached to the scalp, and short, stubby hands that complement the indistinct babbling from its mouth, it gives a silly first impression.

Unexpectedly adorable.

She reached out her fingertips and gently stroked the baby dragon's head; for some reason, she did it instinctively.

As the force penetrated, the hard and astringent sensation gradually traveled from my palm to my mind, echoing the longing to call for my mother.

It is the instinct of most elves to rely on the first creature they see when they hatch, and Baby Dragon is no exception. Moreover, they had their first contact on a conscious level as early as half a month ago.

"......Clap."

Without the slightest resistance, the little guy squinted his eyes, enjoying the caresses, and occasionally twitched his nose to sniff the girl's scent, as if trying to remember everything about her.

It's quite subtle. Even though she's not yet ready to be called a mother, and even though she doesn't have a closer relationship with this child, Nan Yin can't help but devote her energy to listening attentively and understanding its needs and desires.

More intense than instinctive hunger, all Baby Dragon needs now is a hug, her hug.

After only a moment's hesitation, Nan Yin put aside her personal opinions.

Even if the child isn't his own Pokémon, what does that prove? It still grew up under the care of Fu Ye and himself, and is no different from a Goat, Ludicolo, or Victoire.

Since the little one is willing to place his trust in her, she should reciprocate with kindness and treat him with a calm and peaceful attitude.

She bent down and tucked the precious dragon into her arms. The weight of nearly forty kilograms made Nan Yin feel slightly uncomfortable, but with the help of her mental power, she managed to support her body.

"Bang!"

Having become familiar with the situation and figured out the general outline, Scorpion also fluttered and twirled joyfully beside Baby Dragon.

It's clear that the little beast is quite interested in this new companion.

Unlike the usually carefree former, Eevee simply lowered its eyes and quietly stared at the location of the baby dragon.

That embrace should have belonged to it.

"Snap!"

After getting what he wanted, Baby Dragon stopped being restless, calmed down, and sat blankly on Nan Yin's lap.

It wasn't due to temperament; it was simply that the newborn little life was tired of fussing and had no energy left.

Ignoring the egg liquid that had gotten on the baby dragon when it hatched, Nan Yin took out the energy cube she had prepared earlier, broke it in half, and fed it to the dragon little by little.

However, after eating only a few pieces, the baby dragon closed its jaws tightly and looked at the girl with its wet eyes.

"Is it that the food doesn't suit your taste? Or are you implying that the rest are for me?"

Amused by this thoughtful gesture, Nan Yin smiled slightly.

Without refusing, under the little one's expectant gaze, she picked up the remaining cube and put it in her mouth to chew carefully.

A subtle sweetness spread through the mouth, stimulating the taste buds and bringing a feeling of fullness. Nan Yin didn't even have time to savor it before half a cube was completely swallowed.

It should be said that this is indeed the elf food made by myself; my body's instincts prove that it is also very suitable as a snack for humans.

After a little self-admiration, she licked the remaining crumbs from her fingertips, deliberately making a gesture of enjoyment.

"Thank you, little guy, it tastes great."

"Snap!"

It nodded in agreement, explaining that it had deliberately left half for its 'mother' precisely because it found the food delicious.

Good food should be shared with cherished family members.

Newborn Pokémon don't eat much, even the naturally voracious Dragon-types. After consuming a few energy-rich cubes, the little guy let out several satisfied burps.

"Are you full?"

"Hee~"

"Go take a quick shower."

For newborn Pokémon, try to clean the egg with warm water to remove any impurities. This is something I did several weeks ago.

Test the water temperature with your fingertips, and then put the little guy in when it's just right.

It didn't take much effort; unlike Eevee, which has more fur, the scaly dragon only needed a simple wash to get rid of its slovenly appearance at birth.

Take out a small blanket and wrap him tightly. His still-tender body has limited ability to regulate its temperature, which is something that trainers and, to some extent, parents need to understand clearly.

Having gradually accepted the title of "mother" and fulfilled the responsibilities of that call, she picked up the young dragon and left the nursery, walking slowly towards the new green fields.

Grass, leaves, flowers, butterflies... Because he is a newborn, these simple things can arouse the little guy's curiosity. He often becomes so engrossed in them that he can't extricate himself, and sometimes he does something unusual.

Just like the sudden breeze that suddenly appeared before her, it swirled up a few pale petals, which landed perfectly on Nan Yin's hair, like a hair clip gifted by nature.

Is it with the wind?

Do not--

That was a move inherited from his father, Tornado.

"Snap!"

With a cheerful clap of its little hands, the baby dragon picked out whatever it deemed pleasing to the eye and used it to touch up the girl's unadorned makeup.

But how much energy can a newborn creature accumulate?

After playing and eating his fill, and seeing how beautiful his 'mother' looked under his adornings, the baby dragon soon began to snore, blow bubbles, and gradually drift off to sleep.

What is this?

Without sweeping away the grass leaves that were almost woven into a wreath in her hair, Nan Yin looked at the simple-minded face in her arms, and her emotions became increasingly strange.