Pokémon: Stranger Things

"What should we do next?"

On the beach on the coast of Asagi City, Tenma, wearing a summer dress, was stirring the sea water with her hands—because she was so bored.

After arriving in Asagi City, it was not as interesting as Tenma imagined.Although the inscription of the town is "A city that listens to the tide", it seems that there is nothing else to do but listen to the tide.

As for the challenge to the Qiangong Gym, after Chensha took them to the Qiangong Gym, they found that the gym was closed at this time, and they were closing their doors to thank the guests, and did not accept the challenge at all.As for the reason, I didn't write it out at all, which made people a little confused.

"The gymnasium does not accept the challenge, and even the ship has no route recently. Leiti Mountain is also being repaired, and we seem to have nowhere to go now."

Tomorrow will also feel a little boring.Whether going west to Zhanlan City or east to Kaji Town, the roads are blocked, and there is no way to go to other towns.

"You can go to Zhanlan City without a boat, as long as you take the passage dedicated to the water elves. It's just..."

There is indeed a way to go to Zhanlan City by sea, but there is a problem in front of Chensha and others.

"Do you have elves that can sail on the water for a long time?"

There are two water-type elves that become partners with Chensha-the giant marsh monster and the spiny ammonite, but neither of them can carry people on the voyage.The same is true for Tianma, the blue crocodile and the marsh king also cannot carry people.The only hope...is tomorrow!

"I also don't have a water elf that can carry people."

Well, not tomorrow either.But there is another way!

Thinking of this, Chensha looked at Soraya who was digging the sand.

"Zoroya, can you transform into some water elves? For example, the Howler Whale King?"

Hearing Chensha's words, Soroya stopped digging and ran to Chensha's side.

"Even if it can be changed, it can't be changed for too long. There is no way to swim all the way to the Zhanlan City you are talking about."

There was nothing Zoroya could do, and there was really nothing he could do now.

"Looks like I can only rest in Asahi Onion City..."

Just as Chensha was about to stand up from the ground, a small thing floating out of the sea suddenly sprayed water at him.

Chensha shook off the water droplets on his face in silence, and searched the sea for the little thing that sprayed it just now.It turned out to be a small blue fish, looking at Chensha with a smile.

"It turned out to be a small ball flying fish."

Chensha recognized the elf's identity at a glance, it was a small ball flying fish.This kind of elf is very close to humans and other elves, and this kind personality coupled with a cute appearance makes it a very popular elf.Playing with small ball flying fish is also a popular attraction in many seaside towns.

It looks like the little ball fish is just trying to play with him as it spouts water at Dust.For some reason, these elves with cute faces and easy-going personalities like dust very much.

"What a cute elf!"

As a little girl, Tianman fell in love with this little ball flying fish at first sight, she immediately took out her illustration book and aimed at the little ball flying fish.

"Can it take us to Zhanlan City? Chensha, you see that it likes you so much, so let's become partners with it too!"

After confirming the information of Little Ball Flying Fish, Tianman grabbed Chensha's arm and began to shake it.

"No matter how you look at it, it can't carry people now..."

Tianman's idea is really good. If it can evolve into a giant winged flying fish, then it can indeed take everyone out to sea.But it is still a small ball flying fish, too small.

"Little Ball Flying Fish, why did you come here!"

A woman in a white coat came running in the distance. Because she was running too fast, she couldn't stop for a while, so she tripped over a stone and began to slide on the beach. It was still Dust and Sandy who quickly helped the woman up.

"Sorry to trouble you. I'm an employee of the Aquatic Elf Observation Center near Asakonion City. Just call me Ruxiang."

With the help of Chensha, the woman who called herself Rue got up from the ground.

"This little ball flying fish is an elf from the Observatory. I don't know when it ran out. It's great that it didn't get lost... As a thank you, some of you would like to visit the Aquatic Elf Observatory. I will take care of it." It's the job of a tour guide!"

Rue Xiang volunteered to take Chensha and others to visit the observation center, but looking at the sand on her glasses that hadn't been wiped off, it always made people feel a little unreliable.

But Chensha and the others had nothing to do by staying on the shore, and after some discussion, they agreed to Ruxiang's proposal.

The Aquatic Elf Observatory is located in the southwest of Light Onion City, which happened to be built on a bay.The Observatory is a light blue building that uses a lot of glass materials in its construction.The most striking thing is a statue in front of the institute's gate, which depicts a pure white elf, shaped like a bird, but with wings like hands.Fun Court

"This is......"

"It's the statue of the sea god Rogia. There are statues like this in many coastal towns in the Johto area. In order to pray to Rogia, I hope to get its protection. As a researcher of aquatic elves, Naturally, we also admire Lugia very much."

Ruexiang responded to Tenma's question.Although Rogia has not appeared in front of humans for a long time, its image is still engraved in history.

Walking into the Aquatic Elf Observatory, there are many pools connected to the sea. The researchers of the Observatory have domesticated many aquatic elves.And the lost ball flying fish was also brought back by Chensha and others, and under the guidance of Rue Xiang, it was put back into the observation pool belonging to the genus of giant winged flying fish.

"Isn't this the observation pool for giant fin flying fish and small ball flying fish? Why are there so many iron gun fish and octopus barrels?"

The curious baby Tianman raised her hand and raised her question again.

"Because the iron gunfish and the small ball flying fish are in a symbiotic relationship, the small ball flying fish can evolve into a giant winged flying fish with the iron gunfish's company, and the iron gunfish can only thrive in the sea relying on the protection of the giant winged flying fish. .”

This time, it was Chensha who answered Tianman's questions, and Chensha knew the basic elf knowledge very well.After all, if you don't understand these things, you can't have a good relationship with the elves.

"It's amazing! I didn't expect you to know this."

Rue Xiang smiled and applauded Chen Sha.Then, she looked at the observation pool on the side again.The little ball flying fish in the observation pool quickly regained its original feeling, and began to play and fight with other elves, but its swimming speed was much slower than that of its peers, and it was not at all fast.Realizing that he couldn't swim freely, the little ball flying fish gradually calmed down, floating quietly on the water, and stopped chasing other elves.

"Ms. Ruxiang, this is..."

Chensha was still there to solve Tianman's worries and problems, so tomorrow was the first to notice the strangeness of the little ball flying fish.

"Small ball flying fish and giant fin flying fish have dual attributes of water and flying, and they have the ability to glide on the sea surface for a short time. From our observation and research results, we found that giant fin flying fish in ancient times could actually fly. After Evolution, in modern times they have become elves adapted to life in water. But this newborn ball flying fish has shown its adaptability to the air, but is not good at swimming. We are very worried about whether it has some defects. …”

Speaking of this, Ruxiang looked at the depressed ball flying fish with some worry.It stands to reason that the small ball flying fish and the giant wing flying fish should be elves who can easily feel happy.

"It's a pity, but the director of the Observatory decided at the discussion meeting to let this little ball flying fish leave this world without pain. It can't be as free as its kind, and it must be uncomfortable. Instead of this, it's better... ..."

Ruexiang sighed, closed her eyes and stopped looking at the little ball flying fish.She is also unwilling to make this choice, but her identity is just an ordinary researcher, and she can't do anything with the consent of her colleagues.

"......"

There is nothing to say tomorrow.If this is the Observatory's choice.....

"No matter how you say it, we don't have the right to judge other people's lives at will, and the same is true for elves."

Chensha patted Tianman's head, motioned her to stay quietly for a while, and took a step forward.

"When I met this child on the coast of Asahi Onion City, the expression it showed was definitely from the true emotions in its heart, and it was not a fake. I can guarantee from my own experience——"

Perhaps, among the people present, no one had more reason to talk about how to express their emotions than Chensha.

"Have you tried to help it learn how to swim? If you try, there will always be possibilities, no matter how small. If I can, I'd like to... help."

Yunxiang didn't expect Chensha to say that, she was a little dazed for a while.But soon Ruxiang lowered her head, as if she was brewing her emotions.

"...Thank you. I will pass your proposal back to the director. Well, I'll go now!"

Saying that, Rue Xiang clamped the documents she was carrying with her, turned around and ran out.

After Rue Xiang conveyed Chen Sha's proposal, the director of the Observatory also agreed with this idea.After all, he has lived with the elves all year round. Although he made this decision out of reason, he still hopes that this little ball flying fish can continue to live happily. If there is a way, he can try to do it.

"Are you all ready?"

Chensha blew the whistle hanging around his neck.Since the sound of dust and sand was relatively low, he specially set up a whistle to remind everyone.

"Ready."

Tianma changed into the children's swimsuit he had worn in Jinhuang City again, and was holding a swimming ring in the image of the Marsh King.Chensha's method is to let the little ball flying fish go to a place where there is no kin, and then everyone will swim with the little ball flying fish, hoping to teach it hand in hand in this way.That's why everyone changed into swimsuits again.

At this time, tomorrow is reading a coastal first aid manual.If Dust accidentally slipped into the water again, someone had to fish him out.

"I'm ready here too."

Rue Xiang hugged the little ball flying fish and slowly put it into the water.The little ball flying fish flapped its wings and gradually stabilized its balance.

"Then everyone, let's get started!"

Chensha took out an elf ball that he had borrowed for observation, and inside it was an iron gun fish that had the best relationship with the little ball flying fish.As soon as the iron gun fish entered the water, it swam to the little ball flying fish, and it seemed that it was willing to help.

What happened last time in Jinhuang City was just an accident.It's not that Chensha can't swim, it's just that he doesn't have enough stamina to swim far.But this time, in order to help Xiaoqiu Feiyu, it is natural to work a little harder, not to mention that there is Ruxiang who is good at swimming by her side.Tomorrow he.....acted as a lifeguard and is currently waiting on the shore.

"Are we going to swim like this?"

Tenma, who was wearing the Marsh King swimming ring around his waist, asked his own question again.

"Well, it's not time to stop yet."

Chensha not only has to maintain his strength to swim, but also keeps an eye on the condition of the small ball flying fish.Whenever it falls behind or cannot maintain its balance, Dust will gently correct its posture and lift it to prevent it from sinking into the water.

In this way, after a while, the little ball flying fish gradually began to master the tricks of swimming.Although the speed is still not as good as other peers, it is already a big improvement for it.

"Chensha, how did you come up with this way?"

Rue Xiang was also a little surprised.They had tried many scientific methods before, but they never let the flying ball fish master how to swim, but Dust taught the flying ball fish only through this simple method.

"Well... Maybe it's just a coincidence. I observed its behavior. It was very happy when it first returned to the group, but it soon fell into a depression because of its own defects. Maybe it's seeing that everyone else can be free Swimming freely, he became a little lonely, and began to be afraid of failure, so he was unwilling to try. Because of this, I thought of keeping him away from the group, and let us, which are different from it, help it. "

Dust also felt very relieved.Even though the little ball flying fish still can't swim quickly, he has already taken the first step, so he can continue to live...

Suddenly, Chensha felt pain in his ankle, as if his meridians were entangled.Maybe it's because I have been swimming for too long, and I can't continue to maintain my physical fitness.

"Chensha, what's wrong with you?"

Noticing the abnormality that happened to Chen Sha, Yun Xiang who was beside him reacted immediately.But before Chensha could respond, he began to quickly sink below the surface of the water.

Tianma, who was swimming slowly behind, and Tomorrow, who stayed on the shore, noticed the sudden disappearance of dust and sand, and even accelerated to come over.

"You two protect yourselves, I will save others!"

Naturally, Rue Xiang would not let the two minors take risks at such a time.She took a deep breath and dove headfirst into the water.

The little ball flying fish also saw the dust and sand disappearing on the water.The person who is willing to help it find a way to survive is going through a crisis at this time.

It was a little flustered for a while, what should I do?

Just when the little ball flying fish was a little panicked, the iron gun fish that it was very familiar with approached its body.Perhaps it already knows what to do.

Accompanied by Iron Pao Fish, Little Ball Flying Fish rushed into the water.At this moment, it, which was not good at swimming, showed a faster speed than Ruxiang.The light of gentle evolution enveloped the body of it and the cannon fish, and the body of the originally small ball flying fish continued to elongate in the light, turning into a huge flying fish with giant wings.

Just like what Chensha had done before, it supported Chensha with its broad body and lifted him to the surface of the water.

Fortunately, it didn't take long for the dust and sand to fall into the water, and he also had a mental preparation, just spit out the water he accidentally choked on.

While the dust was still on the shore to ease the discomfort, the director of the observation station also rushed to the scene.

"As the director of the Observatory, please allow me to express my gratitude to you. However, I still have one question."

The director observed the successfully evolved small ball flying fish and the dust on the shore.What happened is visible at a glance.

"Just ask, and I will answer."

Seeing Chensha's answer, the director adjusted his breath and showed his question to Chensha.

"As researchers, when we encounter this kind of situation, rather than pinning hope on this tiny possibility, we may choose to use technological means to prevent this atavistic phenomenon from happening again, or to change it. Its own characteristics. This is based on reasonable scientific considerations. And you, why do you have such an idea?"

Chensha looked at the giant-winged flying fish swimming on the water surface, noticed Chensha's sight, and it also showed a sincere smile to Chensha.

It was already clear what to say.

"Because they have already been born. We must do our best to give them a chance to survive."

The director looked at the Rogia statue in the distance.

"It's a completely different way of thinking about science."

At this point, the director fell into a long silence.Perhaps the answer already exists in people's hearts.

At this moment, the giant-winged flying fish dived into the water, took a big mouthful of water and sprayed it at the people on the shore, dousing all five people present into drowned chickens.

"You you you you you you, you wait for me!"

Tianman immediately put on his own swimming ring, intending to rush towards the giant winged flying fish, but was held back by Chensha.

And the giant fin flying fish just continued to squint its eyes and smile, as if it was very happy.Not only Tomorrow and Ruxiang, who had relatively low smiles, but even the face of the serious director showed some changes in expression.

Presumably, things are still developing for the better, right?

Chensha, who was originally relieved, suddenly felt a sense of discomfort, and began to cough again...

Oh, it turns out that the water hasn't been spit out yet.