Looking at the extremely lavish dinner spread on the large table, Shauna exclaimed, "Wow!"
"It's so rich."
Lucas rubbed her little head, signaling her to eat freely and without reservation.
Shauna picked up a sparerib and put it straight into her mouth.
"So delicious————"
Paul was also bowing his head, continuously shoveling rice.
Banette watched the people and Pokémon eating with their heads down, among whom Gengar and Lickitung, Machoke, Dash were the most active, always trying to snatch food from others' bowls.
Banette sat quietly on the rooftop, watching the lively crowd and Pokémon gathered below, memories of its childhood when it first arrived at this Breeding House constantly resurfacing in its mind.
After trying the nutritious meal Lucas prepared for them, the Lapras siblings were so happy they didn't even lift their heads.
The food here is so good.
The older brother said to the younger sister.
But the younger sister was not in the mood to respond to her brother, focusing only on eating.
Lucas finished the food in his bowl and looked up at Banette.
Banette didn't seem to need to eat, because according to its description, as soon as it opens its mouth, the power of Curse will escape.
After dinner, everyone and all the Pokémon gathered on the grass by the Lake.
Gengar and Gothitelle skillfully spread out mats, and Lucas and his Pokémon, along with the Breeding House's Pokémon, sat on them.
Vulpix lay quietly in Lucas's arms, the heat radiating from Moltres's feather providing him warmth against the chill of Sinnoh's autumn night.
Shauna, with Mime Jr., Snorunt, chimecho, and a Pachirisu, burrowed into the large quilt Lucas had specially prepared to play hide-and-seek.
Looking at the large white tail swaying out from under the quilt.
Lucas's lips curved slightly, then he pretended to casually grab the tail and pull.
Pachirisu, who had almost grabbed Mime Jr., was yanked out by a powerful force, and then Lucas's smile came into view.
Then, it saw Lucas press his face against its belly.
Pachirisu:?!!!
Mommy!!!
While Pachirisu was still surprised, Lucas skillfully tucked it back into the quilt.
Seeing itself plunged into darkness again, Pachirisu was stunned for a moment.
Then it continued playing hide-and-seek.
"Bu-wu."
Lapras's voice was pleasant and gentle.
Lilligant sat by the Lake, with Lickitung, Roselia, and Vespiquen flying nearby. On the Lake, Lapras leaned against the shore, along with Golduck, Psyduck, Azumarill, and Marill.
The Lapras siblings were playing in the middle of the Lake with the Breeding House's Azumarill.
"Bu-wu~"
"You all really like him, don't you?" Lilligant looked at Lapras just as gently, smiling as she spoke.
"Lilli"
Yes, we like Lucas the most.
Lapras nodded, then whispered to Lilligant and the others.
Banette and Gengar sat beside Lucas. Lucas felt a weight on his shoulder, looked up, and saw that Gothitelle had draped a coat over him.
"Thank you."
Gothitelle nodded, then went to the Lake and joined the conversation with Lilligant and the others.
"Ha-la."
You must protect him, and the Breeding House.
Gengar's short legs dangled in the air, and it nodded.
"Gen Gengar"
Lucas is Gengar's most important person.
Banette nodded, then looked at Lucas.
"Ha-la."
You really take care of them very well.
Lucas understood Banette's words based on his feelings, and reached out to stroke Vulpix's fur.
"Because this is my dream for opening this Breeding House, and Grandma's dream too, to let all Pokémon be happy and carefree at the Breeding House. What's more, I deeply love them."
Banette looked at Lucas with great satisfaction, but it wasn't a Pokémon that would say heartwarming words. After Lucas spoke, it and Lucas fell into a long silence.
Lapras, hearing these words, looked at Lucas with increasing tenderness.
"Bu-wu~"
They also deeply love you.
Hearing Lapras's words, Lucas hugged Vulpix, stood up, and went to the Lake, sitting between Lilligant and Gothitelle.
"Lapras, I want to ask, how many Pokémon did Grandma form bonds with back then?"
Lapras thought for a while, then said softly and gently, "Bu-wu."
Many, many. But with the decline of the Breeding House, many Pokémon chose to leave. However, she didn't blame them, because she still had many Pokémon constantly by her side.
Those Pokémon who stayed with her, upon learning that the Breeding House had reopened, most would probably choose to return, to come and see.
And it seems news of the Breeding House is also circulating at sea.
Lucas nodded, looking at the Vulpix in his arms, and said, "Back when the Breeding House had just started, a Ninetales came to find me, took one last look at the Breeding House, and then left."
He lifted Vulpix high, and Vulpix looked at Lucas with a dazed cuteness.
"Shu?"
What's wrong?
Lucas pressed his face directly against its belly and took a deep breath.
Vulpix, initially shy and wanting to break free, eventually sensed Lucas's emotions and chose not to struggle.
Its facial fur, however, turned even redder.
"It left Vulpix's pokémon egg, entrusted me to take good care of Vulpix, and then turned and left."
Lapras looked at the Vulpix in Lucas's arms.
From the beginning, it had sensed Ninetales's aura from Vulpix.
Banette was also looking at Vulpix.
Ninetales brother's child?
Vulpix shyly let out a cry.
"Shu~"
Hello, uncles and aunties.
Banette, like Gengar, slowly started to leak air.
Gengar quickly blocked its vent.
Lapras, on the other hand, gently touched Vulpix's forehead with its head.
Banette, having recovered, glanced at Lucas, who was chatting with Lapras, then looked at Gengar.
"Ha-la."
Come on, I'll take you to train.
Gengar nodded, swallowing the snack in its mouth.
Gengar was already used to seniors guiding it.
As it followed Banette away, it casually grabbed Misdreavus, who was eating snacks.
Misdreavus:?!
Not boss, I don't need to train————
Paul, meanwhile, was carefully listening to Lucas and Lapras's conversation with his Pokémon. After seeing Gengar follow Banette to train, he hesitated for a moment, then stood up and followed them.
He asked if he could also join.
After chatting with Lapras for a while, they fell into silence again.
Enjoying the tranquility of the autumn night.
Looking at the Lapras siblings and Azumarill frolicking in the middle of the Lake, Lucas smiled.
Looking at the Vulpix in his arms, and Lilligant and Gothitelle sitting beside him, Lickitung, Machoke, Dash, Vespiquen, Staraptor, Luxray gathered around him, as well as Mime Jr. climbing onto his shoulder, and Snorunt burrowing into his arms.
Lucas softly hummed.
"The dark sky hangs low The bright stars follow"
The surroundings instantly quieted down, everyone listening to Lucas's humming song.
"Firefly, firefly, who are you missing~"
No accompaniment, just simple.
Lilligant leaned happily against Lucas, and Gothitelle on the other side also surprisingly leaned on him.
Vulpix and Snorunt had already fallen asleep to Lucas's song.
Roselia seemed to be thinking about something.
Lickitung glanced at Lilligant and Gothitelle leaning on Lucas, hesitated for a moment, then also leaned over.
Splash~
Lucas fell into the water.
Lickitung:?!
The Pokémon on the shore suddenly fell into a panic.
Vulpix dreamed that it was about to catch a butterfly, but suddenly felt it was raining, and opened its eyes.
?!
Why am I in the water?!
Gothitelle used psychic power to pull Lucas out.
All the Pokémon gathered around.
Lilligant pulled Lucas, telling him to quickly go back to his room to change clothes.
Lapras looked at the Breeding House, which was bustling again, feeling incredibly happy in its heart.
It seemed its choice was not wrong.
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