Chapter 19: Magikarp
(First update, please collect and give flowers for the new book!)
The three discussed for a while, without much disagreement, they quickly chose. Xiaomo, like in the anime, chose Squirtle, Xiaolan chose Bulbasaur, and the last boy chose Charmander.
Xiaozhi could basically confirm, looking at this scene, that except for himself not being late, the story was the same as in the anime.
Xiaomo still chose Squirtle. In the Special Edition, it should be a small event. Moreover, if this is the Special Edition, Pikachu shouldn't be here.
Because in the Special Edition, Red didn't arrive late at the beginning. He chose Bulbasaur, and Pikachu was encountered later during his travels. It was a Pikachu that was wanted for theft.
Later, it was captured by Red, and its personality was also similar to Pikachu. Red also spent a long time taming it. From encountering Pikachu here, many things could be confirmed.
"Alright, now that you have all chosen, this is the Identification Ceremony!"
After handing the new Pokémon to the four, Professor Oak asked his assistant to bring some things. It was a Pokédex and five Poké Balls.
"This is a Pokédex. It contains information about Pokémon. If you discover any Pokémon, you can use the Pokédex to learn about them. You can also use the Pokédex to record any Pokémon that are not in it."
"There are also Poké Balls! They are used to capture Pokémon. I hope you can capture the Pokémon you want. Good luck!"
Professor Oak smiled at the four in front of him. The four also received the things.
"Thank you, Professor (Grandpa)!"
"Then, Professor, I'll take my leave." Having received the Pokémon and the Pokédex, it meant that they were about to embark on their journey. The four bid farewell to Professor Oak and left the laboratory one after another.
Xiaolan and the others had already left. Xiaozhi and Xiaomo were the last ones. There were still many people outside, and Xiaozhi noticed that many of them were his neighbors, and they all had a good relationship with Huazi.
"Xiaozhi, you finally came out. You have to work hard on your journey!"
"Yes, yes! Xiaozhi is sure to become an amazing Trainer. We're all waiting for you!"
"Huazi is really something. She said she'd miss you, but she didn't even come for such an important day."
"Is this the Pokémon Xiaozhi received? It's so cute!"
Xiaozhi's seven aunts and eight uncles all gathered around when they saw him come out, chattering away. Xiaozhi was a bit overwhelmed by their enthusiasm, but he was still touched when he heard Huazi's name.
"Thank you all for coming to see me off. I'll leave my mom in your care."
"Oh, what care and no care. It's Huazi who usually takes care of us."
"Yes, Xiaozhi! Just relax!" The neighbors all spoke enthusiastically.
Xiaozhi felt relieved after hearing this and was ready to leave. At this moment, a red convertible stopped in front of him. There was another sports car following behind.
Xiaomo was sitting in the driver's seat, with a girl sitting in the passenger seat. There were actually two girls squeezed into the back of the two-seater sports car. The sports car behind also had several girls crammed in.
"Xiaozhi, I'm leaving first. I'll beat you soon." Xiaomo stopped in front of Xiaozhi, admiringly stroked his hair, and said confidently.
Xiaozhi was speechless looking at this scene. In fact, he had wanted to tucao in the previous life when he watched the anime. Big brother, you're overloaded! Are you trying to make Officer Jenny come faster?
"Are you going on a journey like this?"
"What's wrong? I, a genius Trainer, am different from you guys." Xiaomo didn't understand Xiaozhi's meaning and responded proudly.
"Uh... Forget it, do as you please! I'm going first, see ya!" After saying that, Xiaozhi didn't say anything else, and left with Pikachu.
He didn't intend to persuade Xiaomo. With Xiaomo's arrogant and proud personality in the early stages of the anime, he wouldn't listen to anything he said.
After leaving the laboratory, Xiaozhi didn't leave Pallet Town immediately. He walked to the crossroads and went in another direction. Pikachu on his shoulder seemed a little confused.
"Pika-pi?"
"You're asking me if we're not going on a journey?"
"Pi!" Pikachu nodded slightly after hearing this.
"Of course we're going. But before we leave, I want to see if another friend is still there." Xiaozhi responded after hearing this, and then, to Pikachu's confusion, quickly came to a river.
"Magikarp!!" This was where Xiaozhi often came to fish. It was also the place where he fished up the Poké Ball a week ago.
Before the Poké Ball, he had also caught a Magikarp. At the time, he thought it was just a chance encounter. The next day, when Xiaozhi came back, he didn't expect it to still be there.
For the following days, every time Xiaozhi came, it would surface from the water as if greeting him. Although they didn't say anything, Xiaozhi wanted to try it today.
Splash!!
As if it heard the sound, Magikarp emerged from the water, its wise eyes narrowed. It seemed very happy to see Xiaozhi. When Xiaozhi saw this, he stepped forward and gently stroked its scales.
"Pikachu, this is Magikarp. This is my companion Pikachu." Xiaozhi introduced them to each other in a human way.
When Pikachu heard Xiaozhi say "companion," it stood on Xiaozhi's shoulder and looked at Xiaozhi's profile, slightly stunned. It remained silent until Magikarp made a sound like a puff of air. Then Pikachu recovered.
"Pika!!" It seemed to have accepted the word "companion" and raised its short paw to greet Magikarp.
"Magikarp, I'm leaving soon!" For the past few days, Xiaozhi mentioned that he would be going on a journey soon. Magikarp listened, and a look of sadness appeared in its wise eyes. After all, it knew it was very weak and couldn't leave the water.
"Would you like to come with me? Be my Pokémon?" But at this moment, Xiaozhi suddenly spoke, and at the same time, he took out a Poké Ball, pressed the button to enlarge it, and held the Poké Ball, looking at it.
Gluglu!!!
Magikarp was slightly stunned after hearing this. Then it made a sound like it was blowing bubbles, its eyes filled with joy. Obviously, it agreed.
PS: I have a Pokémon novel on my bottle. It has a lot of original skills. I don't know if I should continue adding them in this one. Because many Pokémon will have bond evolutions like Greninja. I wanted to say that I want to create some special skills.