You're the only one who knows how to battle Pokémon?

It's not that it doesn't have stronger skills, but it is most confident in this one.

At this moment, Houndoom taught Growlithe without reservation not only the basic theories of the moves, but also his experience in using them over the years.

"Woof!" The Growlithe also imitated its action, took a deep breath of air, and exhaled a stream of black smoke.

It's like a misfired gun, losing its proper firepower.

After ending the battle with the Rotten Wood Demon, it was still unable to use fire skills. The blazing flames at that time seemed to be a flash in the pan and had completely disappeared without a trace.

But even so, Growlithe was still very happy. It saw that Houndoom had regained some vitality and thought that its body was gradually getting better and might be able to recover.

Maybe, I can continue living like this...

Chapter 28: Catty's Dream

The summer nights are scorching hot, but tonight there is a cool breeze and a slight chill.

Houndoom curled up, and Growlithe leaned in its arms, and the two Pokémon fell asleep in each other's arms.

In the dream, Caterpillar recalled that rainy night.

"Woof!" It once howled heartbreakingly in this street.

Why can't it use fire skills?

Why is it afraid of fire even though it is a Katie?

It is obvious that it works harder than all its companions and wants to be a majestic police dog that helps the weak and fights against the strong more than any other!

The only response was the cold rain.

All the hair on its body was wet and stuck together.

But the unpleasant feelings that kept coming from the body could not compare with the depression in my heart!

The Growlithe fell helplessly into the puddle. It thought that since it was such a useless "Growlithe", it might as well stop trying and just let it end.

Anyway, since he couldn't use fire skills, his dream of becoming a "military dog" was no longer possible.

But that night, Houndoom, who was passing by, found it.

"Wang!"

Young man, don't give up on yourself. I'm an old man, but I'm still alive and well.

At first, Caterpillar's response to it was a bit rude.

"Woof! Awoof!"

Don't come over here! Leave me alone! I don't want sympathy!

It tried to spit out flames, but it was a complete dud, without a single spark.

Houndoom was very happy. It had lived for two centuries and this was the first time it saw a Growlithe that couldn't even use fire-type skills.

When it was young, it often clashed with Arcanine.

The reason is simple, in order to survive, it often steals food from humans, while the Grunt is a police dog that protects humans.

This is a unique conflict between stray Pokémon and police dogs.

It was also severely injured by Arcanine, leaving irreparable scars.

It’s just that the dog has lived too long and has now come to terms with it.

We all have different lifestyles, and although we are often hostile, it is hard to say who is right or wrong.

So, when facing the Catwoman in front of it, it did not seek revenge for its past grudges.

With the wisdom of the elders, Houndoom understood the reason why it gave up on itself, so it promised.

"Woof! Woof!"

Young dog, survive. My old bones don't have many years left, but before I am buried, I will definitely teach you how to use fire skills.

In an instant, a red flame burned in front of Houndoom's mouth, evaporating the surrounding rainwater in an instant. The power was extremely terrifying.

It bit off a street lamp nearby, which immediately collapsed with a metallic roar.

The fire-based skill suitable for young Kartit is "Fire Fang".

The power of this attack is not inferior to that of a Windy Hound in its prime. It is hard to imagine that this is a skill that a Pokémon in its twilight years can use.

From that day on, Growlithe was impressed by Houndoom's strength, and the two dogs lived together under the bridge.

At first, it was Growlithe that lost its ability to move due to a fever. It was extremely weak and needed Houndoom to find food for it.

This is a big burden for elderly Pokémon. Houndoom takes good care of Growlithe, but it has lost its ability to move because it is really too old.

After that, it's up to Caterpie to take care of it.

At first, due to face, the two Pokémon refused to accept each other's food, but slowly, they both understood that they depended on each other, and blindly refusing would only betray each other's kindness.

Then, I met Ji Bei and Xin Ye Miao...

In the dream, Growlithe wanted to continue living like this, and Houndoom also regained its youthful vitality and kept running forward.

Until...it can no longer catch up.

"Wang!"

Slower!

Wait for me!

Don't leave me!

Growlithe tried desperately to catch up with Houndoom, using all his strength, but the gap between the two kept widening, as if it was an insurmountable chasm.

Finally, there was no more Houndoom in Growlithe's field of vision...

"Woof!" It woke up from its sleep, but could no longer find any trace of Houndoom.

Looking around, the flowing river was very familiar, and the traces of the previous battle were also vivid. Even the food brought by Xinye Miao and the empty shopping bags.

Only Houndoom is really missing!

Caterpillar looked for it everywhere but couldn't find it. Finally, it had to sit quietly under the bridge, waiting for it to appear.

If Houndoom could come back, he would definitely come back here.

Until then, it will just keep waiting!

"Da da da……"

There were footsteps approaching, but they were not the sound of Houndoom's footsteps. It was Ji Bei who came back here.

"Girltail!" Seeing this familiar figure, Ji Bei felt relieved, but he didn't see Houndoom, and his heart was suddenly shrouded in gloom.

"Heroga, is he gone now?" He asked himself softly, but he already knew the answer.

Even if it was still there, what would it matter? Such an old body could no longer continue its life.

"It's lucky to have lived this long."

Ji Bei comforted himself softly, but he didn't know how to comfort Caterpillar.

He vaguely remembered that this scene also appeared in "Pokémon Sun and Moon", and that was how Ash's Litten was separated from the wild long-haired dog.

However, he is not a humanoid autonomous protagonist. With his friendship with Growlithe, can he comfort Litten like he did to Satoshi?

After all, he is not even a trainer, just a Pokémon battle host!

He and Xinye Miao sat here, waiting for the "tick-tock" of time to pass, from morning to noon, from noon to dusk.

"Catti, please eat something." Ji Bei took out a bottle of Moo Moo milk.

This drink is extremely nutritious and very beneficial to Pokémon. It can be said that just drinking one bottle can meet a Pokémon's normal daily energy consumption.

He and Xinye Miao would still eat a little, but Katie was almost on a hunger strike and didn't even drink water.

During this period, Junsha also came, but she could only shake her head and sigh about the situation.

Even though she used to be the "parent" of Houndoom, she is now unable to comfort Houndoom's sad mood.

"It's almost night, and there's been a cold front lately. I hope you can take care of Katie, but I don't want you to catch a cold too."

She warned Ji Bei not to force it.

"I'm fine. Even though I can't comfort it, I want to stay here with it."

Xinye Cat used "leaves" to make a "bed", showing Ji Bei's determination to spend the night here.

"Is that so... Then please take care of yourself."

Junsha saluted and then returned to the police station.

Other police officers can take leave, but Junsha cannot. This is a heavy and extremely precious responsibility for their family.

That night, Growlithe fell asleep in the bed where Houndoom had slept countless times, and Ji Bei also fell asleep under the bridge holding New Leaf.

In the dark night, only the speaker cricket and Master Yuan were playing melodious music.

Chapter 29: Conquering the Caterpie

In fact, Growlithe also understands what Houndoom is thinking.

It spent the last part of its life alone with itself, and used its last bit of strength to demonstrate how to use the jet of fire.

Although Growlithe is still unable to use fire skills, it believes that this young offspring will be able to skillfully control fire in the future, so it uses up its last bit of strength for this purpose.

Now, Houndoom has done everything he could and fulfilled his promise to let Grunt use fire skills.

So, it won't come back.

In the early morning, the weather became warm again. Caterpillar looked at the blue sky. There was a cloud that looked like Houndoom.

It looked everywhere but couldn't find any white cloud that looked like itself.

The scene of them sleeping in each other's arms last night has gradually faded away and cannot be found.

It and Houndoom no longer belong to the same world.

So what should I do next?

Should he continue to live under this bridge? Or should he return to the police dog school and work hard for his dream?

Xinye Cat is washing its face and basking in the sun. Combing its hair is not just for the sake of looking good, but also to keep the body hydrated, which is more conducive to photosynthesis.

"Meow."

It seems that you have come to terms with it. Come with us.

This incident was a baptism for the young Caterpillar. It experienced life and death, and also faced the darkness of this world.

It does not change its usual honesty, but instead adds a bit of maturity and stability.

In terms of psychological quality, Caterpillar is already an extremely qualified "police dog".

"Woof!"

It was a little hesitant, not because it was opposed to becoming Ji Bei's Pokémon, but because it could not give up its dream of becoming a "military dog".

"Meow?" Xinye Cat asked again. It was familiar with this doubt and was confident that it could convince the other party.

Why did you want to become a "military dog"? Was it just because of the title?

"Woof!" Cati Dog denied it in all seriousness.

Of course it’s not for that kind of false reputation, but because “military dogs” are always fighting against villains, protecting weak humans and Pokémon, and maintaining the law and order of this world.

Such a "military dog" is simply a hero! So handsome!

"Meow!" Xinye Meow continued to fool people.

That’s right, you actually want to help more people and Pokémon, but how many can the most powerful military dog ​​in the world save?

One hundred? One thousand? Ten thousand? Compared to all the people and Pokémon in this world, it's nothing.

Mr. Hero, what we have to do is to save the world!

By then, you will be more of a hero than all the "police dogs" and all the "military dogs".