Seeing that it was almost time, Lucas called Shauna back.
"Daddy, Mommy."
Shauna saw Mr. and Mrs. Fujino standing at the entrance of the Breeding House and immediately rushed into their arms.
Mrs. Fujino bent down, picked her up, and then took her back to the room for a bath.
Lucas, meanwhile, returned to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
After calling Jenny and Joy in for a simple dinner, Lucas led them out.
They arrived at a slightly open area and quietly waited for the fireworks.
Shauna, excited, kept asking Lucas questions.
"Uncle, Uncle, when will the fireworks start?"
Lucas looked down. Mrs. Fujino had styled her hair beautifully, and she was wearing an expensive and gorgeous princess dress. Her eyes were bright and lovely.
"Soon, the fireworks will start very soon."
Lucas replied with a smile.
Shauna nodded, then ran back to Mr. and Mrs. Fujino, constantly telling them about her life at the Breeding House these past few days.
As she spoke, she gestured with her hands.
Lucas turned to look at the Gengar beside him.
"Gengar, have you seen fireworks before?"
"Kojak?"
"Kojak."
He had seen them from afar before.
"Is that so? What about you, Petilil and Machoke?"
Listening to the sounds from the Pokémon beside him, Lucas nodded.
"Tonight, let's all enjoy these hard-won fireworks together."
Gary, nearby, was also quietly talking to his Pokémon, occasionally reaching out to stroke Arcanine.
"There are fireworks to watch at the Breeding House today."
Cynthia: Really? What a pity I can't see them.
Lucas explained the whole story to Cynthia.
Cynthia: It's just like you, Shopkeeper Lucas. I should have come over to help you with a friendly match.
Lucas: Hahahaha, if you came, they'd probably be traumatized.
Cynthia: Fireworks… I haven't seen them in a long time.
Lucas saw this message and thought that the Sinnoh Champion was probably one of the busiest among the Champions.
She needed to appear at various exhibition matches and commercial events.
Unlike the Hoenn region, where Steven handed the Champion title to Wallace, one travels the world looking for stones, and the other travels the world holding Contest Spectaculars, forcing the Hoenn region to invite Lance from the Kanto region as an external aid to handle affairs. Alder of the Unova region seemed disheartened after the death of his Pokémon, and Diantha of the Kalos region seemed to be filming all day. As for the Alola region, the current silly boy hasn't even reached Sinnoh yet. Leon of Galar seems to only stay in the Galar region. Geeta of Paldea, he wasn't very familiar with.
So, overall, Cynthia of the Sinnoh region was truly busy, constantly on the go.
Lucas: You will see them.
Cynthia: ?
Lucas: Please look forward to it.
Putting away his phone, Lucas quickly ran back to the Breeding House, brought out his camera and tripod, then mounted the camera on the tripod and adjusted all settings to the best.
He started video recording, and a large purple face appeared on the screen.
"Gengar."
"Kojak."
Hehe.
Gengar gave a peace sign, then moved aside.
Lucas walked in front of Gengar and tugged at the corner of its mouth.
Just as they were playing around, a streak of light shot across the sky.
It exploded violently at its peak.
Bang~
Subsequently, more and more streaks of light crossed the sky.
Boom boom boom~
The sky was lit up by the fireworks.
"Wow--"
Shauna couldn't help but exclaim.
Lucas said nothing, just quietly appreciating the magnificent fireworks display.
For a moment, only the sound of fireworks exploding remained; everyone else and the Pokémon were intently watching the fireworks.
Lucas looked down and saw Petilil and the others watching the fireworks with rapt attention.
They were motionless.
This first fireworks display, representing "Breeding Day," lasted for over half an hour.
"If only it were spring right now, maybe I could even smell the flowers."
Lucas murmured to himself.
Petilil looked up at Lucas.
"La ji~"
But Lucas didn't hear it.
His chest was burning hot.
Lucas reached in and pulled out the wooden tag engraved with his name.
The other Pokémon, Gary, and Shauna also felt it, and they all looked at their own wooden tags.
[In the Name of Love: Perhaps in the past, perhaps in the future, Celebi once passed through here, gently waving its small hand.]
Suddenly, the surrounding bushes instantly burst into bloom.
[This is its blessing to you, across time.]
[Lucas, you and your little companions at the Breeding House must be happy and joyful – Celebi]
"It's blooming!"
"Everyone, look, it's blooming!"
Someone nearby discovered it first and shouted it out.
Immediately after, everyone else looked over and saw that the bushes, roadsides, and trees were all covered in flowers.
It was unbelievable.
A gentle breeze blew, and the air was filled with the scent of flowers.
"This is truly--"
The people around were still in shock, unable to recover for a long time.
The melody of "Fireflies" began to play.
The Kricketune in the forest were playing the melody Lucas had whistled that night.
Warm, peaceful, beautiful.
The Pokémon in the forest spontaneously began to dance.
Those flying in the sky also celebrated with their dances.
A Pachirisu came up to a girl and extended its hand to her.
The girl reached out, and Pachirisu took her hand, leading her to the center.
They danced gracefully to the music.
More and more people took the hands of their wives, friends, besties, or Pokémon around them and joined the dance.
"Shopkeeper--"
Gary walked over, holding the wooden tag in his hand.
"Shh!"
Lucas gently placed a finger on his lips.
Gary paused for a moment.
Seeing the gentle smile on Lucas's face, Gary also smiled.
You truly are something, Shopkeeper.
He had also seen Celebi before, so he knew very well that this was Celebi's energy.
He also clearly felt the emotions emanating from the wooden tag.
Gengar, who was about to join the crowd and start its joyful dance, was stopped by Petilil.
"La ji~"
Gengar listened to Petilil's words, stopped, and looked at it.
"Kojak?"
Are you really sure?
"La ji~"
Petilil nodded.
Gengar glanced at Lucas's back, who was talking to Gary, then nodded and floated towards the room.
Subsequently, Gengar, holding a stone in its hand, floated over to Petilil.
Mime Jr., Gothorita, and Vulpix were all watching Petilil.
Roselia was also watching Petilil.
And the Staravia and Vespiquen in the trees.
Petilil looked at the Sun Stone lying in Gengar's hand. "It's okay, Petilil, it's okay."
Lucas's words from their first meeting suddenly appeared in its mind.
"La ji~"
It's okay, Petilil, it's okay.
It placed its hand on the stone.
Immediately after, a dazzling light flashed.
Lucas felt a premonition and suddenly turned his head.
He found that Petilil was already enveloped in white light.
"Petilil, you--"
Petilil's form within the white light began to slowly change and grow.
"La ji~"
Shauna and Gary nearby also noticed the situation.
Listening to Petilil's voice, Lucas's thoughts raced.
Until the white light disappeared.
A Pokémon appeared before Lucas, with a bright red flower ornament on its head, white spots on its petals, and a pistil composed of golden stamens and red anthers, resembling a crown.
Below the flower were deep green long leaves, and further down were light green leaves, one of which draped behind it like hair, while two others hung loosely from its head. Its head and abdomen were white, and its eyes were bright red. Deep green long leaves served as its arms, a ring of golden sepals grew around its neck, and its lower body was covered by light green tulip-shaped leaves, like it was wearing a skirt. Two deep green long leaves grew from its back, extending to the bottom of its "skirt."
Lilligant, making a brilliant debut.
"Petilil, oh no, Lilligant, is this your choice?"
Lucas looked at the Lilligant in front of him, his expression instantly softening, and he asked.
Petilil—Lilligant bowed slightly.
Indicating that this was its choice.
Subsequently, the flower on its head began to emit an exceptionally sweet fragrance.
Everyone and every Pokémon around could smell this scent, filled with happiness.
"Wow, what a fragrant smell--"
"Where is this fragrant smell coming from, it's so sweet--"
==.
Sounds rose from the surroundings, and people kept searching for the source of the fragrance.
Lucas squatted down, looked at the Lilligant in front of him, and gently patted its small head.
"You've grown up, Lilligant."
Lucas's thoughts were myriad.
So this is what it feels like to see your own Pokémon evolve.
It's like the little girl who was just playing around suddenly grew up.
"La ji~"
"Welcome, Lilligant."
Lucas said with a smile.
Let it grow up, as long as it's still his good daughter.
"La ji~"
"It's a pity I can't carry you around anymore."
Lilligant once again emitted a sweet fragrance, then threw itself into Lucas's arms.
"La ji~"
"Hahahaha, alright, I know, really, you've grown up but you still like to Charm like Gengar."
"La ji la ji~"
"Kojak?"
Where do I like to Charm?!
On account of my little sister evolving, I won't argue with you today.
After saying that, it floated to Lucas's side, pushed Lucas aside, and then looked at Lilligant.
"Kojak~"
My little sister is so beautiful.
"La ji~"
Lilligant smiled and said something to Gengar.
Gengar's face turned red, buzzing like a pressure cooker.
Lucas took the opportunity to tug its little tail.
Whoosh~
Shauna, with Mime Jr. and the others, also squeezed over.
"Wow, Petilil, how did you suddenly become so beautiful? You were cute before, but now you're so pretty!"
Lilligant opened its arms and hugged Shauna.
"Hehe."
Shauna smiled happily.
The other Pokémon indicated that they also needed hugs.
Lilligant hugged them one by one.
"Shauna, it's not called Petilil anymore, it's called Lilligant now."
"Lilligant?"
"Yes."
"Lilligant, hello, I'm Shauna, this is my good friend, Little Bell, and these are them--"
After Lilligant listened carefully.
"La ji~"
I am Lilligant.
Lucas's smile never faded, seeing how well they got along.
Then he began to check Lilligant's status.
[Lilligant]
[Attribute: Grass]
[Gender: Female]
[Ability: Chlorophyll]
[Known Moves: Petal Blizzard, Quiver Dance, Leaf Storm, Energy Ball, Teeter Dance, help, Sunny Day, Synthesis, Charm, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Leech Seed, Mega Drain, Magical Leaf, Foul Play.]
[Mood: Happy, Joyful]
[Status: Excited, Happy]
[Friendship: 100 (Loves Lucas the most)]
[Description: During its time as Petilil, it was abandoned, then met three people who loved it, and also received a gift from Celebi. It possesses abundant Grass-type energy, its strength should not be underestimated, and its mind is even stronger.]
[I will manage the Breeding House well for Lucas – Lilligant]
Lucas was somewhat shocked by the moves Lilligant knew.
It knows Quiver Dance?
Goodness, Lilligant, after evolving from Petilil, seems to have strength second only to Gengar.
Lucas nodded to himself.
Then, he stepped forward and extended his hand to Lilligant.
Lilligant smiled and covered its mouth, then placed its hand in Lucas's.
Lucas took it and Shauna and the others to join the dance after the fireworks.
On the other side, Cynthia, who had just finished her product endorsement, felt a warmth on her wrist.
She looked at her jade-white wrist, where the wooden tag Lucas had given her was tied with a red string.
It had Cynthia's name and a chibi portrait of her on it.
She wondered why the wooden tag was hot until she felt the emotional fluctuations coming from it.
She smiled.
Like the bright moon in the sky, her smile was dazzling and beautiful.
Garchomp, nearby, also felt the change in the wooden tag and walked over.
"It seems something else has happened over there."
"Kao?"
"It seems to be a good thing? It's a pity we still have to work. I really want to retire, Garchomp."
"Kao."
"Let's wait and see if anyone can defeat me at this League Conference," she said, then pulled out her phone and found that Lucas had sent her a few videos.
She clicked on the first one, and what greeted her eyes was a large purple face that filled the entire screen.
"Gengar."
Hearing the familiar voice, Gengar grinned and gave her a peace sign.
Cynthia smiled, then the screen fell silent.
Until a streak of light cut across the sky.
Watching the sky full of fireworks on the screen.
Cynthia's busy mood from the day suddenly improved.
Another video was of a group dance.
"Thank you for sharing these with me."
Lucas: I hope it can bring you a little bit of happiness.
Cynthia thought for a moment, resting her finger on her chin, tapping the screen with her other hand.
"So why didn't you video call me for a live viewing?"
Lucas, seeing this message, was lying in the rest area of the Breeding House, somewhat shocked.
Oh right, why didn't he?
He was about to reply that he forgot, but by some strange coincidence, he clicked on video call.
He wanted to hang up, but the other side answered instantly.
Looking at the golden hair and delicate features on the screen.
And the fatigue in her eyes.
Lucas suddenly felt a pang of heartache.
"Apology."
"I'm sorry."
Lucas was direct.
Cynthia on the other side smiled.
"So, can you forgive me now?"
"Emmm--"
Cynthia pursed her lips, pretending to think.
Watching Cynthia's rule-breaking action, Lucas's heart raced.
"It depends on your performance. Next time, I want to eat even better ice cream."
"Okay."
Lucas quickly turned the camera to another place after saying that.
"I'll show you a Pokémon."
Then Cynthia saw Lilligant appear on the screen.
"La ji~" "Petilil evolved? So beautiful, Lilligant."
Lilligant shyly nodded, then Shauna snatched the phone.
"Sister Cynthia~"
"Shauna~"
After letting Shauna talk to Cynthia for a few words, Lucas took the phone back and told Cynthia to rest early.
"You are always welcome here."
Cynthia hung up the phone, smiled, and then jumped onto Garchomp's back.
"I'm motivated again, Garchomp, let's go!"
Lucas, who had just hung up the phone, stood up and told Shauna and Mr. and Mrs. Fujino to go back to their rooms to rest.
Gary, nearby, had an "I knew it" expression ever since he heard Cynthia's voice.
On the other side, in the wilderness at an unknown time, Celebi was traveling through the forest.
The wooden tag Lucas gave it was tied around its neck.
It looked around, feeling a sense of déjà vu.
It tilted its head, thought for a while, then quickly flapped its wings.
It remembered, this was where the Breeding House was located.
It looked at the wooden tag tied around its neck, holding it in both hands.
"Chirp~"
The Breeding House was filled with the fragrance of blooming flowers.