In a forest where autumn leaves were falling, a strong, agile figure carried a young child, running swiftly across the golden leaves.
"Swish, swish, swish!" The thick, powerful paws crushed the dry, fragile leaves, making a soft, rustling sound.
Entei's golden-red pupils stared straight ahead.
The little one's parents died protecting their Pokémon, so as a member of Ho-Oh's guard, it was its duty to care for their child.
The little one had no parents, so from this day forward, it was the little one's father!
Now, it was taking the little one back to Mount Tensei, firstly because that was the territory of their Ho-Oh guard.
Not only it, but Marshadow, Suicune, Raikou, and even Ho-Oh itself lived there.
Secondly, the little one's existence required Ho-Oh's permission.
Just as Entei was pondering, it suddenly felt the person on its back tug at its fur.
Entei's thoughts snapped back to reality. It slowed its pace and finally stopped beside a towering tree.
Entei turned to look at the human cub on its back, a hint of tenderness now appearing in its eyes, which were usually filled with majesty and solemnity.
"What's wrong?" Entei asked telepathically.
Although the little one couldn't speak yet, Entei felt that the little one on its back understood it.
At this moment, Fuyuki felt completely numb.
From the moment Entei carried him away from the human town until now, Fuyuki was still somewhat in a daze.
Has he been kidnapped by Entei?
No, impossible…
However, more important than that now was that he needed to pee!
"Eee-yah-yah!"
Put him down!
Seeing the little creature's anxious expression, as if it were saying something, Entei's face showed a hint of trouble.
What's wrong with the little creature?
It was about to ask when, the next second, it felt a warm current flowing down its back.
The little creature on its back stiffened, its face showing a look of resignation.
Oh no… Fuyuki thought, Entei is going to bite him to death this time, isn't it?
Entei's pupils contracted; at that moment, it finally realized what it was!
At the same time, the long-dormant cheat code panel in front of Fuyuki suddenly reacted.
[The majesty of a legendary Pokémon is inviolable. Your act of urinating on a legendary Pokémon is not only shocking, but also a first in Entei's beastly life.]
[How many firsts are there in a lifetime? Shock points from Entei +5!]
"…" Five minutes later.
In the forest, a clear stream flowed with a tinkling sound.
Entei was completely submerged in the water, only its head visible, its golden-red eyes fixed on Fuyuki on the bank.
There seemed to be a hint of helplessness in its gaze.
Fuyuki looked utterly guilty. Thankfully, Entei hadn't killed it; instead, it found a river and jumped in.
However, seeing Entei's comical bathing appearance, Fuyuki couldn't help but giggle.
Entei: "..."
The next second, it stood up from the river, its massive body leaping lightly and landing precisely on the bank.
Entei shook off the water, then activated the fire power within its body. Almost instantly, the moisture in its orange-red fur was completely dried.
Then, Entei strode over to Fuyuki's side, lay down behind it, and began to lick the little one's "fur."
Of course, this wasn't actual fur, but rather a way for the feline Pokémon Entei to groom itself and maintain cleanliness.
Feeling Entei's tongue sweep across his face, Fuyuki was completely shocked.
Considering Entei's behavior over the past two days, an unbelievable thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.
Could it be that Entei considered him its… cub?
But how could that be?
After all, he and Entei had only known each other for a few days?
Could it be because Entei saw that he was an orphan and felt sorry for him, that even after returning to the human town, no one would take care of him? So, out of compassion or pity, or perhaps out of a sense of responsibility as a member of Ho-Oh's guard, it simply adopted him?
A few days together, and Entei had taken on the responsibility of caring for him?
Fuyuki was shocked.
If that were really the case… then Entei's entire behavior would make sense!
What is this?
Although shocked, Fuyuki wasn't completely unable to accept it.
After all, there have been many examples in anime of humans being adopted and raised by Pokémon.
For instance, Zarude and Coco in the movies, and Taro in the anime, who was separated from his parents in a plane crash and adopted and raised by a kind Kangaskhan.
"So, from now on, I'll be living with Entei?" Fuyuki was both shocked and happy.
Shocked that Entei, this legendary Pokémon, had adopted him, a human child, as a cub.
Happy because he wouldn't have to be separated from Entei anymore.
After all, his parents were gone, and he had no relatives left in this world. Entei was the most familiar being to him.
More importantly…
The recent peeing incident had given Fuyuki a clue how to use his cheat code.
While Entei was grooming him, Fuyuki subtly moved his mind, and the panel in front of him automatically appeared.
His shock level, which was originally 0, had now increased to 5.
This meant he could exchange a bottle of Moo Moo Milk from the shop.
[Moo Moo Milk: 100% nutritious milk, produced by the Big Milk Tank. Long-term consumption can make one grow stronger. Exchange requirement: 5 Shock Points.]
"No... I need to save some more. In case of any special circumstances later, I can use it again," Fuyuki thought to himself.
At this moment, Entei had finished licking his fur.
Seemingly realizing that he was still young and his body couldn't support a long journey, Entei didn't choose to continue. Instead, it lay down on the golden fallen leaves, serving as a large plush cushion for Fuyuki.
Fuyuki turned to look at Entei. Seemingly sensing his gaze, Entei, who had been resting with its eyes closed, opened them and met his gaze.
"What's wrong?" Entei asked silently.
However, the little one in front of him didn't answer.
He simply turned around somewhat clumsily and gently reached out to touch its face.
Entei paused slightly, but made no move.
It has to be said, Entei is truly a handsome Pokémon!
In reality, Entei's appearance is like a combination of a lion and a Tibetan Mastiff, looking majestic and imposing.
Fuyuki couldn't resist and leaned in to give Entei a kiss.
The next second, he felt Entei's body stiffen.
Immediately afterward, the notification popped up again.
[From its birth until now, Entei has always been a loner, never showing such closeness to any person or Pokémon. Your affectionate gesture has greatly surprised Entei.]
["Perhaps the little one has already come to regard me as his father," Entei's shock points +5!]
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