There seems to be something wrong with these Pokémon

Xiaoye ran her hand across the wooden photo frame, looking at the photos that had been carefully preserved.

This is the third day since escaping from the St. Anne's.

Three days ago, he was swept away to an unknown place by a water tornado created by Gyarados. Fortunately, he was rescued by an elderly couple living by the sea. He is currently staying in their home, receiving their care.

The couple called themselves Mr. Kato and Mrs. Kato, and Xiaoye also called them that.

After spending a few days together, the Kato couple learned the reason why Xiaoye appeared unconscious on the beach, and Xiaoye also learned some of the recent situation of the Kato couple.

Even though the gentle Mrs. Kato has a few strands of gray hair, she does not look old, but rather appears even more gentle.

The kind lady knew a lot about Chinese medicine when she was young, so even though she has retired and returned to her family now, she is still a famous barefoot doctor in the area.

Whether it was Ditto's fever or Xiaoye's coma, their recovery in such a short time was inseparable from her careful care.

Lying on the couch, Xiaoye often saw Mrs. Kato's uncontrollable smile, and Mr. Kato pretending to be serious, but still inevitably revealing tenderness between his eyebrows.

The Kato couple talked more, and the old red cabinet, which was often covered with dust, was cleaned by Mrs. Kato with a feather duster. Mr. Kato was even more restless, always playing with some metal or wooden parts in his hands. After a few hours, you can see many Q-version Pokémon placed in the most conspicuous position in the hall.

"Haha, Xiao Lan is coming back." Mrs. Kato noticed Xiao Ye's slightly curious gaze, reached out and touched his forehead and smiled.

"Xiao Lan is...?"

"It's my baby."

Mrs. Kato took the medicine bowl from Mr. Kato and picked up the medicine spoon.

"He hasn't contacted us in a long time. Come to think of it, he was about your size when he set out."

Mrs. Kato's eyes were lonely for a moment, "I know he still has grievances against us, but he is willing to come back this time, doesn't it mean..."

"Ahem." Mr. Kato coughed a few times and interrupted Mrs. Kato's words, "If you want to come back, come back. If you don't want to come back, don't come back. You are not a little kid. Why would you be so angry?"

"Haha, that's right." Mrs. Kato didn't say anything else, but just followed Mr. Kato's words to end the topic.

"But you have to promise me that when the kid comes back this time, you will tell him everything about his father and mother. Don't let him run out alone in anger again."

"I'm not alone, I still have Meow Meow..." Mr. Kato stopped talking, and after looking at Mrs. Kato's slightly warning eyes, he reluctantly said, "Okay, the baby is grown up. I can't control him anymore!"

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Present

Mr. and Mrs. Kato went out to a nearby town to shop early in the morning. Mrs. Kato seemed particularly excited and could talk to herself for a long time.

"He will be back soon. I wonder if he has gained weight or lost weight?" Mrs. Kato wiped the tears from her eyes. "I guess he has lost weight. No one is taking care of him. How can he eat anything else with his picky mouth?"

After the Kato couple left, in order to thank them for their care during these days, Xiaoye, who was feeling better, picked up the broom and mop, thinking about doing something to help the Kato couple.

It was while cleaning the TV station that Xiao Ye saw the carefully preserved photos.

There are three people in the photo.

A couple with indifferent expressions and the little boy in their arms.

The little boy looked evasive, as if he was not used to facing the camera. He blushed and shyly hid to the side.

He was holding a cat in his right hand. The cat seemed to have known his movements and stretched out its paw to block his face, forcing him to look directly at the camera.

The final photos were hilarious, yet extremely heartwarming.

But what Xiaoye cared about was the cat in the photo.

The bell pattern around the neck is not common, and it is more like a commemorative symbol than a meaningless decoration.

Xiao Ye was sure that he had seen a bell like this somewhere before, and not long ago, but now he couldn't remember where it was.

Coincidentally, at this time, Mrs. Kato and Mr. Kato also returned home with baskets full of fruits and vegetables.

When they saw the guest who had just recovered from a serious illness staring at the photo intently, Mrs. Kato slowly walked up to Xiaoye and introduced him to him in a low voice.

This photo is of their daughter's family.

My daughter and son-in-law went to work abroad a long time ago. All we know now is that they are working as researchers for a certain company, and we don’t know much else about them.

But when it comes to her grandson, this loving woman opens up.

Xiao Lan is a very shy boy.

He lacked the company of his parents in his childhood, and even his grandparents who loved him very much could not make up for the lack of affection.

Therefore, I gradually developed a character without my own opinions.

Whenever the school was going to hold a parent-teacher meeting, he would quietly hold the notice in his palm, and would not take it out until he had crumpled it into a ball before showing it to the Kato couple.

Soon Xiao Lan's abnormality was discovered by the Kato couple. They carefully protected their child's fragile self-esteem while seeking help from other sources.

A professional psychologist suggested that she could try to capture a Pokémon to accompany Xiaolan as she grows up, which might lead to significant improvement in her condition.

This is how Meow Meow came into this family.

Unlike Xiaolan, Meowth is a Pokémon with a strong opinion of its own. Its former trainer couldn't stand its stubborn nature, so he transferred it to the Kato couple as a favor.

The Kato couple were ecstatic. After all, they were not trainers, and capturing a Pokémon was a fantasy for them.

The best plan originally was to find a Pokémon egg and raise it from a young age, then hand it over to Xiaolan after it hatches.

However, the growth cycle of each Pokémon egg is different, some may take a few days, and some may even take several years to hatch!

Xiao Lan couldn't wait that long, and the cat sent at this moment solved their urgent problem.

But soon the Kato couple discovered the cat's personality and worried that Xiao Lan would not be able to accept it.

The result surprised them!

No one expected that the powerful Meow Meow and Xiao Lan reached a delicate balance.

Xiao Lan, who had always been silent, gradually opened up her heart and had some normal communication between grandfather and grandchildren with the Kato couple.

"That's where that meow comes from."

"As for this bell, my husband made it."

"Since Meow Meow has become a member of our family, of course we have to give it a gift. It just so happens that my husband learned the relevant skills when he was young, so making a small bell is easy for him."

"It's not necessarily easy." Mr. Kato interrupted Mrs. Kato, "If the little kid hadn't been pestering me every day for the past few days and annoyed me, I wouldn't have done this."

"That was the most advanced technology at the time. I spent a lot of effort to get these materials."

"But I was very satisfied with the final result." Mrs. Kato said with nostalgia in her eyes, "That was the first time the baby smiled. Just that smile made me feel that everything I did was worth it."

“What about this bell…?” Xiao Ye asked, resting the tip of his index finger on Miaomiao’s neck in the photo.

"This bell is probably one of a kind," Mrs. Kato explained with a smile. "It's his masterpiece. The back of the bell can detect the cat's pulse and judge its mood. It will only ring when it is relaxed or happy. Normally, there is a magnet inside the bell to attract it."

As an outsider, Xiaoye didn't want to disturb the family's long-awaited reunion. Every move of the Kato couple showed how much they valued this reunion, and it would not be good to have outsiders disturb them.

So after helping to clean up, he calculated the time and said goodbye.

The Kato couple did not try to persuade Xiaoye to stay, but they still stuffed a lot of things into Xiaoye's hands before leaving.

"I'll accept the food and drinks, but this..." Xiaoye took out a luxurious pocket watch from the package handed over by Mrs. Kato.

Countless gears are embedded inside the dial, and every rotation of the second hand drives the rotation of the gears.

This was undoubtedly an extremely valuable pocket watch, and Xiaoye could not accept it.

"Keep it, it's not expensive." The taciturn Mr. Kato said lightly, his eyes unfocused. Even though his eyes were focused on Xiaoye, there was no trace of reality.

"It's just a little gadget I made myself. It would be a waste to keep it at home. I might as well give it to you to take away."

Xiao Ye was startled, and the moment his hand lost strength, he was pushed back by Mrs. Kato.

"Take him with you. Just consider it as a wish of ours." Mrs. Kato said with tears in her eyes, "We didn't have time to prepare anything when Xiao Lan left. Now he has grown up and won't need our help anymore."

"That's it then. Be careful on the road."

The Kato couple watched Xiaoye's departing back, and the setting sun painted the entire path golden.

"Come home often, my good boy."

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"Xiaozhi and the others have already contacted me. They said they will be waiting for you in Golden City. There is a golden badge representing the Psychic Department there."

Professor Oak used both hands on the keyboard at the same time, using his authority.

"Since Ditto's Poké Ball is lost, I will help you unbind the Poké Ball from Ditto, and then you can capture it again with an empty Poké Ball."

Xiao Ye followed Professor Oak's instructions and operated the Poké Ball. When he looked at the brand new Poké Ball in his hand, he had a subtle feeling.

"Also, some things about Ibrahimovic."

When Professor Oak saw Xiaoye taking out the Poké Ball, he suddenly thought of something and raised his eyebrows.

Because of the "forced evolution" that happened to Eevee, Xiaoye is most concerned about its physical condition now, for fear that it will have some sequelae.

"Is there something wrong with Ibrahimovic's body?"

"No, it's a good thing." Professor Oak pointed at the inverted funnel-shaped device beside him and asked, "Do you know what this is?"

Xiao Ye was stunned. Although he didn't know why Professor Oak asked such a simple question that was close to common sense, he still answered obediently.

"It's a teleporter."

Anyone who lives in this world will understand the teleportation device, which greatly facilitates the lives of people and Pokémon.

"Do you know who invented it?"

Professor Oak asked another question, but this stumped Xiaoye.

It’s like people often enjoy the convenience brought by the Poke Ball, but never remember who invented it.

Inventors are great, but those who enjoy the fruits of their labor often forget their names.

"It's Dr. Akihabara, you have to remember this!"

Professor Oak laughed triumphantly.

"Dr. Akihabara, I remember that." Xiaoye nodded and continued to ask, "What does that have to do with Ibrahimovic?"

"The highlight is coming!" Professor Oak put away his smile, took out a very thick book and placed it in front of Xiaoye's face.

"Remember when I said your Eevee could evolve in a short time by touching the Evolution Stone?"

This is also one of the consequences of Eevee's forced evolution, but it seems to be a beneficial performance at the moment. However, Xiaoye still dares not let it evolve.

But this was not a solution, so Xiao Ye planned to try to let Eevee come into contact with the Evolution Stone to evolve under the care of Miss Joy. Even if something unexpected happened, Miss Joy could provide timely treatment.

"If Eevee has to touch the Evolution Stone every time it evolves, it will be very disadvantageous in battle."

Professor Oak became more and more fascinated as he talked, and imagined a scene, "When you are standing in the competition venue and about to decide the winner, do you have to rush into the competition venue and give it the evolution stone in order to make Eevee evolve?"

"So, to solve this problem I thought of Dr. Akihabara!"

Professor Oak's eyes sparkled as he spoke his speculation, "The essence of the Evolution Stone causing evolution is the energy inside it, and the stone is just a carrier! What if there is a device that can remotely control the energy of the Evolution Stone and directly transfer it to Eevee?"

"And the teleportation device might be able to achieve that! Teleporting Poké Balls and teleporting energy actually have something in common. You can try to visit Professor Akihabara and see if it can be achieved."

"By the way, Dr. Akihabara currently lives in Matcha City. According to your route, he should be after challenging the Crimson Gym."

"Keep up the good work, Pokémon Trainer!"

Professor Oak hung up the phone, and Xiaoye also walked towards the Pokémon Center, intending to complete the first evolution of Eevee with the company of Miss Joy.

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"Grandpa, grandma..."

The man leaning against the wall sighed softly and muttered, "What a strange name! Why do you want me to complete this little task?"

"Disguise well and don't reveal any flaws." A faint voice came from the earphones hanging on the cochlea, "He is dead, but his parents' research is at a critical stage and cannot be disturbed by a dead person."

"Do you really think that cold couple would care about this son?" The man pinched his fingers and picked up a piece of jade. "But his grandparents dote on him in every way. There are all kinds of pendants for his safety everywhere. It's really enviable."

"..."

There was silence for a moment on the other end of the headset, and the man raised his hand, held the jade in his hand, and said with a smile.

"I'm here to help you because of your kindness. In return, don't go to Golden City. Do me a favor."

"What's the deal?"

"It's disrupting Cole's plan." The man smiled lightly, but a hint of ferocity flashed in his eyes. "I heard that the legendary Pokémon is about to collapse. This legendary power must not be mastered by Cole."

"Okay, give me the location."

"Don't you need to ask for leave, my lovely girl who is traveling with you?" The man relaxed after hearing the agreement from the other end of the headset and said jokingly, "And it seems like I'm at a disadvantage. We are obviously partners, and my business is your business. How can this be called helping me?"

"…boring, hanging up."