Pinsir, acting familiar, put his arm around Heracross's shoulder.
"Heri."
We must stick together and survive!
"Klere?"
Heracross didn't understand what Pinsir meant.
"Klere?"
Why did he say 'stick together and survive'?
"Heri."
Don't you think the Pokémon here are a bit...
Heracross was even more confused. It felt that the Pokémon here were all quite nice.
Mime Jr. often came to play with it.
And there were other Pokémon too.
They always stayed with it, helping it become better.
Especially after yesterday, the pain in its heart seemed to suddenly disappear a lot.
Pinsir was still muttering to himself.
Lucas saw this and walked over.
Heracross's condition seemed to have improved a lot.
He came in front of Heracross, held the single horn on its head, and carefully examined Heracross's body.
Pinsir saw his good brother's horn being held by Lucas and was about to speak up for Heracross.
But then he noticed Lilligant and Gothorita staring straight at him.
He clapped his two horns together on his head and shrunk his neck.
Buddy, you're on your own.
Lucas checked it once; there were no problems with its body.
Then he checked Heracross's status.
[Heracross]
[Attribute: Bug, Fighting]
[Gender: Male]
[Ability: Moxie]
[Mastered Moves: Tackle, Fury Attack, Aerial Ace, Horn Attack, Pin Missile, Brick Break, Swords Dance, Megahorn, Bug Bite, Close Combat]
[Mood: Happy]
[Status: Shy, Social Anxiety]
[Friendship: 100]
[Introduction: A Pokémon rescued from a Pokémon Hunter. The damage to its heart has improved under the care of the Breeding House owner and other Pokémon. The blessings of Lugia and Celebi have further improved its mental state. Currently, it seems capable of adapting to wild life? But it seems to have social anxiety?]
He gently patted its head.
"That's great, Heracross."
Lucas smiled and said.
"Kre—Klere—"
Tha...thank you.
It saw Lucas, Joy, and many other Pokémon surrounding it, and it stammered again out of shyness.
Lucas couldn't help but laugh at the sight.
How is this like having Moxie?
It's like a shy Marill, right? Defeating enemies while blushing, and raising its Attack at the same time.
He glanced at Pinsir next to him.
"Pinsir."
"Heri!"
Pinsir immediately stood at attention.
Lucas suppressed the corners of his mouth.
"Remember to take good care of your good brother."
As he spoke, he gently patted Heracross.
"Heri!"
YESSIR!
Lucas watched the two Pokémon stand together.
He suddenly remembered.
Heracross seemed to like sweet honey, but it was shy. If it told Pinsir, Pinsir's personality would likely lead him to encounter Vespiquen. Vespiquen's sweet honey could only be obtained by himself and Gengar, and at that time, they might suffer a strong blow from Vespiquen.
Lucas had a headache.
Finally, he reminded the two Pokémon.
If they wanted to eat sweet honey, they could tell him, or go find it themselves in the forest.
Absolutely, absolutely, do not steal from Vespiquen in the forest area.
Heracross nodded, while Pinsir next to him was still wondering why.
Lucas did not continue to explain why to him; Heracross would probably explain it to him later.
Joy watched quietly from the side.
"They are both recovering very well."
Lucas nodded.
"Yes, it feels really good to see them recover."
"Thanks to you, Lucas, you truly are an excellent breeder."
Joy smiled faintly and said.
"Let's go check on the status of the others."
"Mhm."
After checking the status of the Pokémon rescued from the Pokémon Hunter, almost all of them could live normal lives. Joy clapped her hands happily.
"To recover like this in such a short time, you truly are amazing, Lucas."
As she said this, she also glanced at Lilligant. She knew best what Lilligant's situation was like at first.
Now she has grown into such a beautiful, confident, and powerful Pokémon.
Lucas smiled and said nothing. Then he looked around and didn't find Misdreavus.
"Gengar, where's your little brother?"
Gengar shrugged.
"Kojya—"
I don't know either.
Logically, when Gengar was at the Breeding House, Misdreavus would follow Gengar closely, but at this time, Misdreavus was nowhere to be found.
Lucas was a little confused.
"It wouldn't have left, would it?"
Lucas muttered to himself.
But that's fine too; he had already recovered. Whether to leave the Breeding House was their choice.
Lucas walked back with Joy.
Passing by the swing tree, a Misdreavus flew out.
White light emanated from Pinsir's head.
Heracross next to him was startled and hid behind Pinsir.
"Heri!"
Don't be afraid, brother, I'll protect you!
Pinsir's voice was strong and clear.
Even though only Bug-type moves could damage Misdreavus, he still stood in front of Heracross.
Lucas stopped.
"Gengar."
Gengar floated over and slapped the Misdreavus floating in the air.
A slap right on its little head.
"Kojya."
What are you doing?
Boss, I was just joking with them.
"Kojya."
Gengar slapped Misdreavus again and then said something to it.
Misdreavus put away its playful expression.
Finally, it floated in front of Pinsir and Heracross and sincerely apologized.
"Heri!"
"Klere."
Heracross saw Misdreavus's sincere attitude and accepted its apology.
Lucas saw this, called Misdreavus over, and began to check its status.
Meanwhile, Heracross looked at Pinsir, who was comforting it.
"Klere."
Can I know why you protect me so much?
"Heri."
Because we are good brothers.
Pinsir narrowed his eyes, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.
He said with a smile.
But Heracross didn't reply; instead, it stared straight at him.
He smiled for a while, then scratched the back of his head and gave an embarrassed laugh.
"Heri."
Because I was like that at first too, so when I saw you, I wanted to protect you.
Pinsir remembered his past self, afraid to follow his own group, and bullied by other Pokémon.
Every moment he hoped someone would help him, but he was ultimately forced to grow up on his own.
Now, seeing Heracross, he decided to become the Pokémon in Heracross's heart.
Heracross fell silent.
Although living in the Breeding House didn't require considering these things, it felt the emotions conveyed from Pinsir's heart.
Finally, it softly said.
"Klere."
Thank you.
"Heri!"
Then we're good brothers from now on!
Pinsir narrowed his eyes and put his arm around Heracross's shoulder.
"Klere!"
Good brother!
Mime Jr. saw this and ran over.
"Mime Jr.~"
Let's play together!
After Lucas finished checking Misdreavus's status, he noticed the situation with Heracross.
He was inexplicably moved.
Misdreavus thought for a moment and couldn't help but fly over too.
"Mis~"
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