But at this moment.
Apart from the Raticate and Rattata scattering and fleeing, the appearance of Natsuhiko along with a few Pokémon was undoubtedly the biggest uninvited guest in Weavile's eyes.
He glanced at the line, then at the dying Frost Nine-Tails beneath his feet.
Weavile curled his lips with a fierce gaze.
First finish off this Ninetales he painstakingly seized the chance to defeat, and then deal with those uninvited guests.
The metallic sheen reappeared on Weavile's claws as they struck viciously at the Ninetales who had completely lost the ability to resist.
The Ninetales, barely holding her eyes open, seemed to sense her fate, staring closely at the Little Six-tailed, tears glistening as she was filled with reluctance and concern.
Although she gave up resistance since Little Six-tailed was held captive, once she died, Little Six-tailed's fate would surely not be much better.
At this time, what worried her more was her child.
"Awoo!!"
The Vulpix tightly grabbed in the corner saw its mother's gaze, looking at Weavile's falling claws, and let out a desperate sob.
"Alakazam, Beedrill!"
Realizing Weavile's intentions, Natsuhiko didn't even think before speaking out.
The two Pokémon naturally had been prepared for a long time.
They knew how much Natsuhiko cherished the Frost Nine-Tails and Vulpix during this time.
How could they possibly watch Weavile strike just like that?
The two Pokémon, prepared in advance, almost simultaneously disappeared from their spots.
Clang!!
The sound of metal colliding echoed, accompanied by sparks spilling out.
Weavile staggered.
Incredulous, he turned to see Beedrill suddenly beside him and the lingering threads of golden streaks in the air.
How could it be so fast?
At the same time.
Bang!!
Alakazam with the "Eye of Miracles" lit above his head appeared beside the Sneasel holding Little Six-tailed, gently waving his spoon like flicking a fly.
Sneasel flew straight out, crashing into the ice wall, while the Little Six-tailed in its hand landed in Alakazam's hands.
Soon Alakazam flashed back to Natsuhiko's side.
"Awoo?"
Little Six-tailed, all muddled, felt himself in the span of a few blinks fall into a warm and incredibly safe embrace.
As he blinked his tear-filled eyes and looked up, he saw a resolute face.
Natsuhiko slowly lowered his head, caressing the cool yet non-stinging Little Six-tailed in his arms, smiled and whispered, "It's all right now."
To be honest.
The sensation of holding Vulpix is truly pleasant, and unlike Eevee's fluffy feeling, holding the Frost Six-Tails feels silky, with a hint of coolness, like embracing a soft silky cloth.
"Awoo..." Little Six-tailed softly whimpered, his nose gently twitched.
Tears, as big as pearls, began to endlessly fall.
He just felt wronged.
Clearly, he and his mother did nothing, simply wanting to live quietly here, yet still became targets.
He became a burden to his mother.
Watching helplessly as Ninetales was repeatedly knocked down without resistance, yet unable to do anything.
Earlier, he was so tense he almost forgot to breathe.
Now in Natsuhiko's arms, besides feeling warmth, there was mostly grievance.
The sight of his indignant little form tugged at the heartstrings of Togekiss and Eevee nearby.
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PS: Here's a picture of Ninetales for you all to see, although I don't know if it'll post~~ Ahem, it's in the easter egg chapter~~