I caught a Pokémon

Xiao Yao was puzzled, but as soon as the call connected, she heard Xiao Sheng's excited voice coming from the other end of the line.

"Where are you, sister!? Hmph, you don't know yet, do you? I'm currently visiting Professor Birch's lab!"

Chapter 810 Meeting, Subjugation, and Departure

Pallet Town, Oak Laboratory.

When Xia You and Xiao Yao, weary from their journey, arrived, it was already the next morning.

After receiving Xiao Sheng's call, the two rushed day and night, but still had to spend the night in the wilderness. Even so, Xia You did not ride the Dragonite. Judging from his attitude, it seemed that he really did not intend to rely on external forces unless absolutely necessary.

Fortunately, after traveling with Ash and enduring hardships along the way, May has gotten used to it and doesn't find it tiring.

They even believe that such travel is very beneficial to both body and mind.

The only thing that made her feel shy was that, unlike Xiao Zhi and the others who slept in sleeping bags, she and Xia You slept in a tent!

Although she felt a little embarrassed to be alone with a man in a tent, she had to admit that sleeping in a tent felt very different from sleeping outside. At least she didn't have to worry about sudden wind and rain, and there was a sense of warmth.

In short, although I was too nervous to sleep in the first half of the night, once I fell asleep in the second half, I felt like I was back in a hotel when I woke up, and most of the fatigue from the day had dissipated.

After climbing the small slope and steps, Xia You knocked on the door of the Ooki Research Institute.

Not long after, with the sound of footsteps coming from inside, the door of the research institute opened in the next second, and Xiao Sheng peeked out with a bright smile.

"Sister! Mr. Xia You! You've finally arrived!"

Seeing her younger brother, Xiaoyao put her hands on her hips and asked, "What exactly happened? Why are you here?"

Yesterday on the phone, Xiaosheng didn't explain the specific reason for his visit to Kanto because we didn't talk for very long. Now that we've met, I naturally want to ask him properly.

"Hehe." Kacchan rubbed his nose and looked at Haruka with a smug expression. "If you can come to Kanto, why can't I? Humph, if you didn't bring me, of course I'd come with Professor Birch!"

Just then, a voice came from another room and walked in. It was Xiao Jian, whom we hadn't seen in a long time!

Since ending his trip to the Orange Islands with Ash, Tracey has stayed at Professor Oak's lab and has now become one of Professor Oak's most capable assistants!

Surprisingly, Xiao Jian and Xiao Sheng actually looked quite compatible standing together.

Tracey is a Pokémon observer, and Max seems like he could develop in that direction as well!

"Mr. Xia You, it's been a long time." Xiao Jian smiled when he saw Xia You. "Congratulations on winning the championship in Hoenn! I watched your match on TV, it was really exciting!"

Xia You chatted with him for a few minutes and introduced Xiao Yao to him. It was from Xiao Jian's words that Xiao Yao learned why Xiao Sheng was here.

Speaking of which, after returning home, Xiaosheng felt more and more unwilling. After all, both Xiaozhi and Xiaogang had returned to Kanto, and even his sister had gone there with Xiaoxia. In the blink of an eye, only he was left in the four-person team. How could he not feel lost?

Although he had discussed it with Chisato and Mitsuko for a long time, it was obviously not allowed for a little boy to travel across the ocean to Kanto. Just then, Professor Birch came to visit. When he heard that he was going to Professor Oak's lab, Kacchan was overjoyed and came over with him.

"So that's how it is..." After hearing what happened, Xiaoyao could only shake her head helplessly. "Honestly, I can't shake you off no matter where I go. If I had known you would pester me so much to come here, I would have brought you with me in the first place."

"I'm not coming with you guys." Xiao Sheng turned her head away. "With that fierce older sister around, I'm not traveling with you. By the way, where's that older sister?"

The fierce older sister he was referring to was naturally Xiaoxia. Strangely enough, Xiaosheng was not afraid of his own older sister, but he both respected and feared Xiaoxia.

Xiaoyao knew exactly what Xiaosheng was thinking and couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle: "She's already gone home to inherit the dojo. Now it's just me and Brother Xiayou traveling together."

Seeing Xiaosheng's face light up with joy, as if he was about to say something, Xiaoyao added, "Of course, we video call almost every day. If you want to see her, you can see her every day!"

One sentence was enough to make Xiao Sheng's face fall, and his idea of ​​traveling with his sister vanished instantly.

"Hmph, I don't want to see her."

In the anime, Xiaosheng wasn't actually that afraid of Xiaoxia; on the contrary, they got along quite well. But that was only because they met relatively infrequently. Since Xiaoxia started traveling with Xiayou, she had become more adept at meeting Xiayou and had experienced her willful and capricious personality, as well as witnessing her slap Xiaoshun. Naturally, she developed different thoughts about her.

It can be said that Xiaoxia left an indelible shadow in Xiaosheng's heart, making him witness the terrifying side of women!

At this moment, Ash and Professor Oak also came over from other rooms. When the group met, they naturally exchanged pleasantries.

"Brother Xia You, you're so slow!" Xiao Zhi laughed. "If I hadn't known you were coming, I would have set off yesterday! By the way, have you started challenging the Frontier Zone yet?"

"A challenge?" Xia You took out two shiny badges from her pocket and waved them in front of him. "I've already gotten two while you were resting at home these past few days!"

"What?!" Ash's expression changed drastically. "You were so fast!?"

To be honest, this was something Ash never expected, but he hadn't wasted any time, had he? He had only been home for two days since returning from Vermilion City, so how could Xia You have done it so quickly?

Seeing him like this, Xia You shook her head.

"No need to rush. The reason I'm in such a hurry is because I'm going to the capital in a few days. I estimate that by the time you've collected all the badges, I'll be back from the capital."

Only after hearing him say that did Xiaozhi feel at ease.

Of course, he wasn't trying to outrun Xia You; he simply didn't want to fall behind. After all, this man was the one he was trying to catch up with!

After chatting for a while, Xia You didn't forget her purpose and turned to look at Professor Oak.

"Professor Oak, could you please give May a starter Pokémon?"

Upon hearing his words, everyone except Professor Oak looked surprised. Even May herself was surprised that Xia You would ask for a Pokémon for her!

"Brother Xia You, I..."

Just as Xiao Yao was about to speak, Xia You gave her a look that told her to calm down, which made her swallow her next words.

"Would you like a starter Pokémon from the Kanto region?" Professor Oak didn't say much about Xia You's request, just nodded. "Of course you can. My job is to distribute Pokémon to new trainers. Although May has been traveling for a while, since she's come to Kanto and set foot on new land, she's a newcomer too!"

"Huh?" After listening to Professor Oak's words, Max thought for a moment and then laughed, "Professor, according to what you're saying, doesn't that mean Mr. Xia You is also a newcomer after arriving in the new region? A newcomer trainer who holds three regional championships, just thinking about it is terrifying!"

Hearing his joke, everyone burst into laughter.

But as he laughed, Xiao Zhi couldn't laugh anymore.

hateful……

When will I be able to become like Xia You...?

Led by Professor Oak, the group headed towards his lab, where the Poké Balls containing starter Pokémon were kept. As for which one May wanted, that was up to her to choose.

And coincidentally, it seemed to be a fateful encounter.

Just as the group entered the room, a blue-green Pokémon that looked like a turtle rushed out of the room in a panic and bumped into May's leg.

Behind this Pokémon, Professor Birch, panting heavily, also chased after it in a panic!

Needless to say, this little turtle Pokémon is Squirtle, one of the starter Pokémon in the Kanto region. However, perhaps it was running too fast and didn't see the road ahead. The collision knocked it flat on its back, which startled it. It tried to get up, but the round shell beneath it became an obstacle.

Although Haruka was a little surprised, she still bent down and hugged the Squirtle in her arms, then looked up at Birch.

"Professor Birch, what's wrong with you?"

"It's May? When did you get here?" Professor Birch took a deep breath before saying helplessly, "I was observing the three starter Pokémon here, but this Squirtle suddenly appeared out of nowhere."

"It's run out again?" Xiao Jian shook his head helplessly when he heard this. "How many times has this happened this month? But it must have been frightened. It's actually very timid. It will run around wildly if there's even the slightest stimulation. We've been having a headache for a long time. We've tried to change its personality, but we haven't been able to."

Xiaoyao looked down and saw the Squirtle lying on her chest with two big tears hanging from the corners of its eyes, looking very pitiful.

However, Haruka didn't mind and let it carry her as she followed the others into Professor Oak's lab.

Once inside the room, Xia You immediately noticed three Poké Balls on the central instrument panel. Two of them were closed, while the third was open. It seemed that this Squirtle had escaped from here.

Walking up to the instrument, Professor Oak asked, "Including the Squirtle you have, there's also Charmander and Bulbasaur in the Poké Ball. Which one do you want?"

"Well..."

Xiaoyao wanted to put the Squirtle down in her arms before making a serious decision, but no matter how many times she tried, the Squirtle wouldn't come down.

Xiao Sheng wanted to help, but as soon as he reached out, the Squirtle shrank its head back inside.

Ash stroked his chin: "It seems this Squirtle really likes May."

Without him saying it, anyone could see it. Of course, you could also say that it was this dog that found a sense of security in Xiaoyao's arms.

"What should we do then?" Xiaoyao asked helplessly.

"Why don't you just choose it?" Xia You said calmly at that moment. "Since you're going to have to choose anyway, and this Squirtle won't come down, just take it with you. Besides, I personally recommend that you choose it."

Upon hearing Xia You's words, Xiao Yao's heart stirred.

Whether she liked the Squirtle or not was secondary, since she had only just met it and didn't know much about it, but she couldn't ignore Xia You's words.

After all, it was Xia You who brought her here, and then suddenly brought up the matter of choosing a Pokémon. Based on her understanding, things were definitely not that simple. It seemed that Brother Xia You must know something!

Especially after seeing Xia You's encouraging gaze, Xiao Yao no longer hesitated and nodded.

"Okay, I'll choose this one!"

Seeing that, thanks to her matchmaking, Xiaoyao had captured the Squirtle just like in the anime, Xia You felt a slight sense of emotion.

Actually, if Xiaoyao wanted, he could have taken her to catch a stronger or more suitable one.

But he didn't want the master and servant pair in the anime to miss each other because of him, so after thinking it over, he decided to bring her here.

Now that I see she has actually accepted Squirtle, I feel relieved.

Now that this matter is settled, he has no reason to stay any longer. However, since he has only just entered the house, he should at least have a meal together before he can leave.

The arrival of Xia You and Xiao Yao undoubtedly made Oak's lab even more lively.

At noon, Ash's mother, Hanako, personally prepared a sumptuous lunch at Oak's lab.

During the meal, Xia You also expressed her intention to leave.

Ash immediately responded to this.

"That's right, it's time to keep going!" Spurred on by Xia You's two Battle Frontier Badges, Ash seemed to have been waiting impatiently. As soon as Xia You spoke, he was the first to chime in, "I'm going to start a new adventure too! Both Pikachu and I are ready!"

"I'll go with you!"

At this moment, Brock stood up, but surprisingly, he did not choose to travel with his sister, but instead chose Ash!

"Huh?"

Ash was somewhat taken aback by his choice, but he nodded happily.

After all, Brock was his partner in the Hoenn region, so having him join the team is naturally a great thing.

only……

Looking at the two little boys, one big and one small, Hanako became a little worried.

"Neither of you can take care of yourselves. Can you really manage on your own?"

Just as Hanako finished speaking, a voice that didn't belong to anyone in the room suddenly came from outside the door.

"Then count me in too!"

Upon hearing this voice, Xiao Zhi quickly turned around and saw Xiao Gang carrying a backpack as he entered the room!

"Xiao Gang!?" He stood up in surprise and went straight to greet him, saying happily, "What brings you here too!?"

"Of course I'll continue the adventure with you." Although Xiao Gang's eyes were still closed and his face retained that unchanging, prematurely aged expression, it wasn't hard to detect the amusement in his tone. "It seems I arrived at just the right time!"

Chapter 811 Pippi and Articuno

In the afternoon, Xia You and her group stood at the door to say goodbye to Professor Oak, Professor Birch, Hanako, and Ken.

After having lunch, Xiao Zhi hurriedly went home to pack his luggage and has now arrived to meet up with them.

"Then take care." As the most respected scholar, Professor Oak was the first to speak. "I wish you success in your challenge and all the best."

Professor Birch and Brock also offered their encouragement, while Hanako whispered to Ash, constantly giving him instructions.

"Okay, I understand. I'll take good care of myself, Mom, don't worry."

Perhaps it was because he was the only one still being treated like a child that Xiaozhi felt a little embarrassed in front of so many people. After agreeing to a few words, he quickly left Hanako and stood beside Xia You and the others.

"Then, let's set off."

Xia You nodded to Professor Oak on behalf of the group. After him, May, Ash, Max, and Brock waved goodbye to Professor Oak and the others. The group then left Professor Oak's lab and headed out of town until they were no longer visible.

……

After leaving Pallet Town, since they all had the same goal—the Battle Factory near Mt. Tsukimi—Xia You and Ash did not go their separate ways but instead traveled together for the time being.

This made the journey even more lively with laughter and chatter.

Although they traveled together, they still split into two distinct groups.

Xia You and Xiao Zhi walked side by side at the front, each playing the role of captain of their respective teams. Behind them were Xiao Yao and Xiao Sheng.

Although the siblings walked together and talked in hushed tones, a closer look at their positions revealed that one was following behind Xia You, while the other was following behind Xiao Zhi. It seemed that Xiao Yao had changed her mindset and truly considered herself Xia You's partner.

At the very back of the group, Xiao Gang carried his backpack and followed behind Xiao Sheng alone, enjoying the scenery while also taking care of bringing up the rear.