Early the next morning, after brushing Shauna's hair, Lucas placed today's fresh milk on Rapidash's back and sent Shauna off to school.
Upon returning to the Breeding House, Gothitelle had already prepared today's herbal medicine and herbal tea. While Lucas was away, Machoke, Vex, and Luxray would handle the deliveries.
Mime Jr. would be in charge of the brewing.
Once everything was properly arranged, Lucas said goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Fujino and headed toward Jubilife City.
The Pokémon he took with him this time were Gengar, Lilligant, Dash, Gothitelle, Vulpix, and Snorunt.
He left Roserade and the others behind to help Mr. and Mrs. Fujino.
With Vulpix in his arms and Gengar following beside him, Lucas entered the Jubilife City airport.
Gogoat knew the way and would head back on its own.
Meanwhile, inside Celadon Academy, Jally was looking worriedly at a Charizard lying in the sun.
A short-haired Master wearing a kimono glanced over and said, "Didn't your friend say a Breeding Master from the Sinnoh region is coming? Don't worry, I'm sure he'll help you solve the problem."
"Master Erika, even you couldn't do anything. Can a Breeding Master from Sinnoh really help?"
Jally sighed.
Erika, the Gym Leader of Celadon City, pinched her cute little cheek and said, "First of all, I am a Trainer. Just because I can't solve it doesn't mean a Breeding Master can't."
After a pause, Erika continued, "Besides, I heard that even Champion Lance recognizes the strength of the Breeder coming this time. Remember Loke, who came to the academy to challenge us? His Dragonite was restored to normal after being treated by this Breeding Master."
"Really? Master Erika? Was Loke's Dragonite really cured by him?"
Jally was a bit excited.
She had met Loke during that battle and they became good friends. In her chats with Loke, she learned about his Dragonite and heard him mention that Breeder.
She heard he was also the owner of a Breeding House.
If it really was him, then her Charizard—"
Jally looked at the Charizard still sunbathing, her eyes filled with hope.
"That's great, Charizard."
Jally said softly to herself.
Erika glanced over and saw that her mood was no longer low, then nodded. Checking the time, she estimated the Breeder from Sinnoh should have arrived. As the host, since he was coming to help with her student's problem, she should go receive him.
She handed her work over to another Master and headed toward the Saffron City airport.
Elsewhere, Lance was sitting on his Dragonite, with Loke and his Dragonite following beside him, flying toward the Saffron City airport together.
When Lucas got off the plane, holding Vulpix and followed by Gengar, he walked out of the airport gates.
"Gengar, Vulpix, Kanto Region, here we come!"
"Gen Gengar—"
Good food of the Kanto Region, here we come!
"Swoo~"
I—I'm here too.
From afar, he saw Lance wearing his cape; it was hard to miss him.
His striking hair color and that eye-catching cape.
"Lucas."
Lance walked up with Loke and Dragonite, giving Lucas a big hug.
Gengar and Dragonite greeted each other again by bumping their big bellies, then Gengar pulled Dragonite to a corner.
"Gen Gengar—"
I brought this specifically for you.
Gengar pulled out a large bag.
Dragonite gently opened the bag for a peek, then closed it. He glanced back at Lucas and the others before turning back to give Gengar a thumbs-up.
"Roar."
As expected of a good bro.
Breaking the hug, Lucas punched his shoulder and joked, "If you don't treat me to a meal after we're done, you're going to regret it."
Lance touched his hair and laughed loudly.
"It's on me."
"Lucas, Gengar, Vulpix, hello."
Lucas looked at Loke and the Dragonite beside him.
He walked over to Dragonite, using the excuse of a physical checkup to feel around everywhere, finally patting its big belly.
Boing Boing
The feel was excellent.
Lucas was delighted inside, but his expression remained calm.
"It looks like you've recovered exceptionally well; keep it up."
Dragonite scratched the back of its head with its thick Dragon Claw and smiled.
"Champion Lance?"
A pleasant voice rang out. Erika dismounted from her Gogoat, looked at Lance, and asked in confusion, "Are you here to pick someone up too?"
Lucas looked at Erika's familiar face—the Gym Leader of Celadon City, Erika.
Erika glanced at Lucas standing next to Lance, froze for a moment, and then realized.
"Are you Lucas?"
Lucas nodded and extended his hand. "Leader Erika, hello. I am Lucas."
Erika looked at the Vulpix in his arms, which was brimming with abundant fire energy.
As a Grass-type Gym Leader, she could sense it most intuitively.
It seemed this Lucas's strength was not weak either.
After greeting and exchanging pleasantries for a while, Lucas looked at Erika. "Leader Erika, I wonder if we can go to the academy now to see the specific situation?"
Erika nodded quickly.
Then, Lucas sat on Lance's Dragonite and flew toward Celadon Academy.
Stepping onto the ground, Lucas looked at the magnificent buildings before him.
He had to admit, the schools in the Pokémon world were truly beautiful.
They looked very high-end.
Lucas and Lance followed behind Erika, looking at the Pokémon that could be seen everywhere in the academy.
Ivysaur, Blastoise, Marowak, Aggron, Furret,—"
Lucas thought for a moment, and after asking Erika, he released Lilligant and the others as well.
Erika was immediately attracted by Lilligant.
Such abundant grass energy—what a beautiful Lilligant.
Erika said silently in her heart.
Without stopping, they arrived at an open space.
Lucas saw a Charizard lying on the ground sunbathing, with no other Pokémon daring to get anywhere near it.
A little girl was crouching beside it, holding a fan and fanning it.
"Charizard, a Breeding Master will be coming later."
After the little girl finished speaking, the Charizard impatiently pushed her away with its hand.
Caught off guard, the little girl fell onto her bottom.
Lucas narrowed his eyes.
At this point, Jally also noticed Erika and the others and hurried over.
"Master Erika."
Jally greeted her, then looked at Lance, Loke, and Lucas beside her.
Looking at the handsome Lucas next to Gengar, a thought surfaced in Jally's mind.
"Could he be—"
Erika introduced him to her, and Jally greeted him before explaining the situation to Lucas.
Lucas nodded and said he understood.
Then he led Gengar and the others to the Charizard's side.
He nudged its body with his foot.
Charizard was furious and was about to teach him a lesson when it was stunned by Lucas's words.
"I heard you think you're very strong?!"
[Charizard]
[Gender: Male]
[Attributes: Flying, Fire]
[Description: Extremely confident in its own strength, it lost to its rival and its rival's Trainer. After being mocked by its rival, it felt that its own Trainer's lack of strength had held it back, leading to the loss and the mockery. Since then, it has stopped listening to its Trainer Jally and shows no mercy even to weak Pokémon.]
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