Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

"Boss, Xia Chen has agreed to stay."

Sakaki's figure flickered between light and shadow at the boundary between the two.

He nodded and said, "Send over all the collected fur from Xia Chen and his elves, and tell the Red Lotus Research Institute to hurry up in the next few days."

Zhenniao agreed to everything, but couldn't help asking with doubt, "Boss, the research on Super Dream has made no progress for two or three years. Can Xia Chen and his Pokémon's genes really help?"

Sakaki pondered, "I hope so... After all, that guy and the Pokémon have been behaving too abnormally since they came into our view. And that super Sylveon that looks just like Arceus, I have a feeling that her genes will play a very important role."

"In short, all current resources must be invested in Mewtwo research; it will undoubtedly become Team Rocket's sharpest weapon..."

…………

Meanwhile, in the laboratory where the Deochis meteorite is displayed.

After the real bird left, the energy core that had been hiding in Xia Chen's pocket couldn't wait to pop out, flashing rapidly with an aurora-like light.

Xia Chen, who knew it well, knew that these were ripples of excitement and joy.

"Will this restore your health?"

Xia Chen asked.

The energy core radiates a light that signifies [yes].

"How long will it take?"

[Three days to a week.]

Fortunately, it wasn't too long.

Xia Chen breathed a sigh of relief. If it had been ten days, half a month, or even longer, he would have chosen to take the meteorite back to Yuanling Island.

No matter how confident he was, being in the Rockets' headquarters always made him feel very uncomfortable.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, he lightly touched the energy crystal with his finger and smiled, "Then you can stay here and focus on repairing it for the time being. Leave the rest to me and Guletun."

Deochis responded with a soft green light.

To ensure Deoxys' safety, Xia Chen and the elves stayed in this very spacious laboratory.

Their meals are delivered daily by a caring servant who also takes away some of their trash before leaving, which is very thoughtful.

Apart from Abbott, no other Team Rocket member has ever entered the laboratory.

Even Gullardon couldn't find anything unusual about it.

This continued for four or five days in a row, and Xia Chen's vigilance gradually decreased as time went by.

On the other hand, it's not entirely uncommon for the Rockets to be without ulterior motives, given that their plans in Galar suffered a major setback, so it's understandable that they'd be behaving themselves during this period.

In the midst of peaceful daily life, the time has come to the fifth day of Deoxys' self-repair.

Xia Chen was awakened by the dazzling aurora suddenly emitted by the meteorite.

Climbing out of the tent temporarily erected in the laboratory, the pitch-black room was filled with magnificent and strange aurora borealis.

Doronbarut and Cyfuho, who were on night watch, were standing around the meteorite, watching the scene in amazement.

The other elves also gradually woke up from their sleep, still somewhat dazed.

Soon, they realized what was about to happen—Deoxys had been reborn!

To say it's a rebirth isn't entirely accurate, since the energy core is its source of life.

However, thanks to the body repair brought about by the special energy of the meteorite, he was finally able to exist independently without relying on Xia Chen.

Amidst the dazzling aurora, the energy core began to extend outwards, much like kneading dough.

Soon, a creature that looked exactly like an alien... no, an elf from a mysterious universe appeared on the meteorite—Deoxys!

More than a year later, this familiar yet unfamiliar partner has finally appeared before me in an independent form!

…………

Xia Chen suppressed his emotions, looked at the obviously bewildered and curious Deoxys, and smiled slightly.

"Although I'm long overdue, welcome back to this world, Deoxys!"

"Om~"

Deoxys responded cheerfully, its voice having a strange frequency, like radio waves from outer space.

Leaping off the meteorite, Deochis flew to Xia Chen's side and wrapped his arms around him with arms as soft as noodles.

The touch was a little cool and comfortable, and Xia Chen thought that this might be Deochis's way of expressing goodwill.

"Okay, stop sticking to me, there are other friends too."

Xia Chen tried to pry open Deoxys's noodle arm so that it could interact with the other Pokémon.

Deoxys did not let go. With a "buzz," it released a dozen clones that entangled the elves watching the spectacle.

Not one more, not one less, everyone receives the benefits equally.

Xia Chen found it quite amusing. This Deoxys was much more lively than the one in the movie, which was probably related to the Pokémon's behavior in everyday life.

When it first arrived on Earth, it was like a blank sheet of paper, and it would paint itself with whatever colors it saw.

He and Senbu were quite good painters, and the Deoxys they "raised" had a very healthy personality.

After playing around for a while, Deoxys finally calmed down and stopped being so excited about arriving in this world.

Seeing that the time was right, Xia Chen decided to discuss a topic that had been on his mind for a long time with Deoxys.

Now that you've recovered, have you thought about where you're going next?

Deoxys was slightly taken aback, and then seemed at a loss for words at this sudden question.

"Om..."

Even though the sound waves had unusual frequencies, the sense of frustration was very evident.

Xia Chen...don't you want me anymore?

This legendary elf from the universe, with a simple mind, felt inexplicably flustered and even had an absurd idea.

If that's the case, I wish I hadn't restored it...

Deochis's frustration was very obvious and easily noticed by Xia Chen.

Does this guy think I'm going to release it?

How could that be? I'm not some kind of release master with the surname Xiaozhi.

While finding it somewhat amusing, Xia Chen also felt inexplicably touched.

He suddenly remembered a topic he had seen online in his previous life—

Which anime duos feature a stronger member who obeys the weaker one's commands?

There are many examples and many reasons.

Xia Chen felt that the Deoxys in front of him was that kind of existence.

This has absolutely nothing to do with whether it is a legendary spirit or whether it is powerful.

It simply felt that being powerful was nothing special; being with its close companions was the most important thing.

…………

"Don't overthink it, I have absolutely no intention of kicking you out."

Xia Chen quickly explained, "I was just asking what you think. If you'd like, I'd be very willing to live together."

Deoxys's mood improved, and he immediately emitted a light wave that expressed "I am very willing".

Her soft arms wrapped around Xia Chen like an octopus.

"Okay, okay, I know... stop fooling around."

Xia Chen stopped Deoxys's playful antics and said seriously, "But even so, don't you have any goals?"

"Om..."

Target...

Deoxys fell into thought, its simple mind not quite understanding Xia Chen's meaning.

"That is to say, the things you want to do, or the things you have to do."

Xia Chen reminded him.

Upon being reminded, Deoxys suddenly remembered something and hurriedly transmitted a light wave to Xia Chen.

"Om-"

As Xia Chen received the information, his expression gradually became serious. "You mean, there was also a Deoxys that came to Earth with the meteorite?"

Deochis nodded repeatedly in affirmation.

As expected, just like in the movie, there are two Deoxys!

As for where the second one is... there are only two possibilities.

First, they escaped, just like in the movie.

Second, like in the special episode, be captured by Team Rocket.

Xia Chen leans more towards the second possibility.

Because if it were the first scenario, Deoxys would most likely find him.

Even if they didn't come before for some reason, they will come later.

Undoubtedly, I need to prepare for the worst-case scenario where Deoxys is with the Rockets.

Pulling himself back to reality, Xia Chen asked Deochis, "So, you're looking for your partner?"

Deoxys nodded. Before meeting Xia Chen, the two Deoxys had spent a long time drifting in the desolate universe with the meteorite.

In human terms, that was its only relative.

"I understand... I will help you."

Xia Chen nodded and said.

If it weren't for Deochis, Xia Chen would have died long ago on the [Great Electric Swallow] in the distant East Padia Sea.