The next morning, after finishing breakfast and seeing Shauna and Gothitelle off, Lucas brought Paul back to the backyard.
Arriving at the Lake area, only the two Lapras siblings remained on the water's surface.
Yesterday, after Lucas had returned to his room to change clothes and come back to the Lake area, Lapras and Banette had already said their goodbyes to him.
Recalling the scene from last night.
Lapras asked its two children if they were willing to stay and live at the Breeding House for a while.
Although the siblings didn't understand what their mother meant, they truly liked the Breeding House and nodded in agreement without a moment's hesitation.
Lapras then looked at Lucas, who had returned to the lakeside, and asked if he would allow the two Lapras to live at the Breeding House for a period.
"Boo-woo."
I want them to grow up in the place where I grew up too, playing and frolicking with more Pokémon.
A large part of their lives will belong to the sea, so I want them to experience days that they will recall with happiness during their long ocean journeys, just like I do.
I love the Breeding House, so I want them to feel the Breeding House's love too.
Tears welled up in Lapras's eyes.
As a type of Pokémon capable of highly understanding human language, emotions, and thoughts, its feelings were profoundly full.
Lucas remained silent for a long time.
Lapras truly, deeply loved the Breeding House and missed it dearly.
He wanted to ask Lapras to stay.
But he also knew that the Breeding House was no longer the Breeding House it once was.
That person was gone.
In the end, he could only nod heavily.
"Okay."
As Lapras and Banette were leaving the Breeding House, he took out a photo of his Grandma from her youth and showed it to them.
After Banette and Lapras thanked him, they left the Breeding House together.
Leaving only the two Lapras siblings behind.
At the harbor, Lapras floated on the water.
"Hala."
Sister, goodbye.
Lapras nodded.
"Boo-woo."
Be safe, goodbye.
Just like when it bid farewell to all the Pokémon before.
Goodbye, for the sake of meeting again.
Banette quickly vanished into the shadows, while Lapras gazed at Lucas at the Breeding House.
It lingered for a long time.
Finally, it turned and left.
"Boo-woo."
Breeding House, goodbye.
Goodbye, for the sake of————
Lucas pulled back his thoughts and looked at the two siblings before him, who were staring at him curiously.
He greeted them and first checked their physical condition.
Very healthy.
Then he asked Dash to look after the siblings for a bit, while he took Paul to check the physical condition of the other Pokémon.
After finishing the check-ups, Lucas looked at the text that popped up before his eyes.
[The Wind Says, It's Time to Come Home: The original Pokémon of the Breeding House can hear news brought by the wind from all over the world. Learning that the Breeding House has reopened, they will return to the Breeding House one by one.]
[Banette and Lapras are very satisfied with the Breeding House's current state. They will leave the Breeding House a precious gift: Pokémon Empathy.]
[Pokémon Empathy: You can convert a Pokémon's speech into your own telepathy, allowing you to understand their meaning more clearly.]
Pokémon Empathy?
Lucas's eyes widened, and he called out.
"Gengar!"
Gengar floated over and looked at Lucas, puzzled.
What's up?
"Say something."
"Geng?!"
?! Huh?!
"Just say anything."
Lucas urged Gengar.
Gengar was covered in question marks, but still opened its mouth: "Geng—"
I wanna eat something tasty.
This sentence suddenly surfaced in Lucas's mind.
Lucas was stunned for a moment.
"You want to eat something tasty?!"
Gengar:?!
Ghost got my tongue? (Lit: Saw a ghost?)
Seeing Gengar's expression, Lucas laughed.
"I'll make you something tasty later."
Lucas laughed heartily, then returned to the Lake area, intending to bond with the Lapras siblings.
His laughter died in his throat.
He discovered Lapras was having a strength contest with Gogoat.
Dash was on the sidelines cheering them on.
Lucas: ————
I asked you to look after them, and this is how you do it?
The key point was that Lapras looked thrilled.
It seemed to really enjoy this method.
However, because they were still too young, they couldn't match Gogoat's strength.
Lucas walked over with a face full of exasperation.
He looked at Dash.
Dash gave a thumbs up, grinning wide.
"nihai."
See, I'm taking very good care of them.
Sensing this sentence via telepathy, Lucas sighed inwardly.
Of course they're 'good'—after using up all their energy, they'll just sleep when tired.
Lucas looked at the Lapras siblings, their faces still flushed with excitement.
"Boo-woo."
How can we become stronger? Then I can beat them.
The brother asked Lucas.
Lucas suddenly remembered that Lapras could also learn Dragon Dance.
Taking advantage of their current enthusiasm for improving their strength, it was the perfect time to teach them Dragon Dance.
Lucas spoke up: "You want to become stronger?"
The brother nodded, and after a moment's hesitation, the sister nodded too.
"Boo-woo————"
Can we———— not look so muscular?
Lucas was amused; turns out the sister was a Pokémon who cared about her appearance.
Lucas nodded.
"Don't worry, as long as you learn Dragon Dance, you'll become stronger."
The siblings exchanged confused glances.
But they didn't know Dragon Dance?
Then they saw Lucas climb onto the brother's back and pat their little heads.
A strange sensation arose in their hearts.
Then.
It seemed like they had learned Dragon Dance?!
The siblings looked at each other in bewilderment.
This thing, is it really that simple?
"Practice well. If any Pokémon come later needing to learn Dragon Dance, I'll be counting on you."
The siblings nodded.
"Boo-woo."
Leave it to us.
After settling that, Lucas looked at Paul, who was still deep in thought.
He recalled Paul challenging Banette yesterday, only to have his entire team defeated single-handedly by Banette despite his utmost effort.
"Don't worry, victory and defeat are common in battle. Improve gradually, and you'll succeed eventually."
Lucas comforted him.
Paul shook his head, snapping out of it.
It wasn't like he'd never lost before.
Paul smiled.
"I plan to use my spare time for training, Lucas."
Lucas nodded.
Why not?
"You can have the Breeding House's Pokémon practice with you, and they can also instruct your Pokémon."
Lucas said, "But you also need to fulfill your own responsibilities. You should understand what your main priority is right now."
Paul acknowledged.
He knew that currently, his most important task was to learn how to get along with Pokémon.
Lucas smiled. "It's fine. After all, training together with Pokémon is also a good way to bond, isn't it?"
Lucas handed him the notebook he was holding and stretched.
"Do your best, Paul."
Remembering Lapras learning Dragon Dance... if even Lapras can learn Dragon Dance, there shouldn't be any———— you know what I mean.
Lucas laughed.
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