My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 120 The Flashing Pickpocket Cat

Look at its blue-gray fur, its cunning emerald green eyes, its elegant, curvaceous body, and its devilish, hooked tail.

Without a doubt, that's the culprit behind all the thefts in the hotel!

A glittering pickpocket cat of unknown origin!

"Oh no!" Maggie's expression changed as she chased after them. "That's the spare key to the kitchen!"

Everyone hurriedly gave chase, only to see the glittering pickpocket cat nimbly evade the pursuit and disappear into the kitchen in a flash.

"Meow!" Even the telekinetic powers that Meow Meow was so proud of couldn't catch that cunning pickpocket cat, and it just got into the kitchen.

When everyone arrived, the kitchen was a mess. Flour bags were ripped open, seasonings were scattered everywhere, and the pickpocket cat was trying to open the refrigerator door.

"This is a huge problem—" Machiavelle grimaced, "The kitchen cleaning!"

"Quick, grab him now! Messenger Bird! Sweetie! Foam Chipmunk!"

"Charming Cat, you're going too!"

"Chirp chirp!" "Oh my!" "Trembling!"

The Delibird attacked from the air, while the other three launched their assault from the ground! The four Pokémon pounced on the Cat from all four directions: up, down, left, and right!

"Meow?"

Faced with such a fierce attack, the Catcat simply turned around gracefully and easily dealt with the four Pokémon in just two moves.

It launched a surprise attack, striking the foam squirrel first, then gently placed its little paw on its arm. Instantly, the foam squirrel felt a dizzying sensation!

The next second, he was sent flying backward, knocking down the other three Pokémon behind him!

"Aikido? No, it's a Dark-type move called 'Transplant'!" Tong Hua exclaimed in surprise. "You reacted so quickly?"

The so-called "transferring flowers and grafting trees" is a technique that uses the opponent's attack power to calculate damage; it can also be seen as returning the opponent's attack to them.

"The surprise attack, the deception, and the provocation and fake crying during the chase—"

This pickpocket cat is very strong; it knows many Dark-type moves.

"Now's not the time to admire you! Are you alright, charming meow!"

The four Pokémon, Wolf and Fox, tumbled together, and Feng quickly ran over to check on his own Mermaid.

"Meow—.—"

On the other hand, the glittering pickpocket cat smugly flicked its tail and opened the freezer door in no time.

"Meow!"

He grabbed a pile of food and ran out the window.

Its movements were surprisingly skillful, and it seemed quite intelligent.

"Don't run!"

The other guests in the hotel and Machiavelli immediately gave chase! For a moment, only Tong Hua, Feng, and the four wolf-fox Pokémon remained in the kitchen.

"This is troublesome—" Tong Hua picked up the Pokémon that had fallen to the ground one by one, then frowned and said, "It seems that the ordinary method will not be able to catch it. We need to think of a better way."

"Terror!" The foamy squirrel puffed out its cheeks angrily, determined to catch that cunning cat!

How dare they throw themselves out like that!

"Oh my!" Sweet Wu Ni felt the same way. She would definitely settle this score after she caught it!

"Choo-choo—" Of the three Pokémon, only Delibird was the most easygoing. It even took out a healing gift from its pouch and healed everyone's injuries.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Feng suddenly made a suggestion.

"I have an idea."

A dozen minutes later, the pickpocket cat, having shaken off the pursuers, returned to her hideout.

This is the area directly below Tong Hua's room, under the tatami mats and wooden floor.

"Meow~"

Her name is Luo An. She was born in the Unova region across the ocean and was originally a valuable pet in a pet shop in Flying Cloud City.

It was bought by someone and given this name, and later became a stray cat because it longed for freedom.

She had already become the top dog among the stray cats in Flying Cloud City. With her mischievous nature and a number of Dark-type moves that she had taught herself, she could play with a bunch of Pokémon and beat them into submission.

But invincible people are often lonely, so one dark and stormy night, she resolutely boarded a cruise ship bound for the Armia region—

After arriving here, she headed south in search of a warmer and more comfortable place. She'd pretty much had her fill of this place already, so she decided to continue south tomorrow.

She planned to continue wandering like this, and maybe one day when she got tired of playing, she would be deliberately caught and taken in by a human. Back in the present, the pickpocket cat had left all the stolen items here, planning to return them one by one when she left early the next morning.

However, I'm not returning the stolen food, meow. Because I'm going to eat it soon, right?

The pickpocket cat proudly counted its "loot" for the night: a brown wallet, a Pichu plushie, several shiny spoons, and grapefruits and fresh milk "borrowed" from the kitchen.

She elegantly licked her paws, preparing to enjoy this sumptuous midnight snack.

Just then, an enticing aroma wafted in from the ventilation vent.

It was a wonderful aroma she had never smelled before, a blend of the smoky fragrance of grilled fish, the freshness of tree fruits, and a warm and sweet scent.

"Meow?" The pickpocket cat pricked up its ears, its curiosity fully piqued.

She hesitated for a moment, but the aroma was simply too tempting. In the end, the allure of the food overcame her caution, and she decided to go and see what was going on.

Following the scent, the pickpocket cat quietly ventured outdoors.

To her surprise, the door to the room from which the smell was coming was open, and although it was brightly lit, it was completely empty.

On the counter is a carefully prepared dish: perfectly grilled cod fillets, accompanied by a colorful tree fruit salad, and a small bowl of warm honey drink.

What caught her attention most was a pair of gleaming silver cutlery placed next to the plate, reflecting a dazzling light under the lamp.

The pickpocket cat cautiously looked around, and only after confirming that there were no ambushes did it approach carefully.

As it approached, it secretly sharpened its claws, preparing to escape at any moment.

Just as she was about to enjoy those delicious dishes!

"I've finally waited for you." Tong Hua walked in from outside the door, holding an axe, and gently closed the door.

He used the gardener's stealth ability, so he wasn't detected by the pickpocket cat.

Meanwhile, everyone outside had made thorough preparations to ensure that the pickpocket cat would have no chance to escape!

"Closer—." Tong Hua held her breath and cautiously approached the pickpocket cat from behind.

The pickpocket cat's ears twitched slightly, as if it had sensed something, but the food in front of it was too tempting, and it was careless for a moment and did not investigate further.

She reached out her paw and tentatively touched the gleaming silver fork.

"Now!"

Tong Hua pounced like a cheetah, dropping his axe and automatically dispelling the stealth effect.

"Meow!"

The pickpocket cat realized it had been tricked and tried to leap up with its hind legs, but Tong Hua held it tightly.

She struggled angrily, brandishing her sharp claws, trying to scare Tong Hua into letting go.

"Lithium! Lithium! Lithium!"

However, the sharpening sound of claws, which used to scare away enemies, had no effect on Tong Hua.

He showed no sign of letting go, and instead shouted loudly towards the door.

"I've got her!"

A commotion immediately erupted outside the door. Machiavelle led the hotel guests in, followed closely by the wind and Pokémon, instantly crowding the room.

"Operation a success!" they shouted excitedly.

"Meow!" The pickpocket cat struggled even more fiercely upon seeing this, and its sharp claws were about to slash Tong Hua's arm!

"jingle!"

Suddenly, a clear and harmonious bell rang out, causing the pickpocket cat to pause in its movements.

After that, there was no further intention to attack.

"La-hua—"

The two shirabi hiding in the shadows breathed a sigh of relief; the little guy had almost hurt Tong Hua.

It turned out that the pickpocket cat had appeared outside their room as early as that afternoon when Tong Hua and Feng went to soak in the hot springs.

The two Celebi who were eating at the time made eye contact with her by chance, but it was only for a moment before they disappeared immediately.

With just one glance, the pickpocket cat sensed an invincible aura emanating from the two Celebi and became intensely interested in them.

That's why she set up the temporary base directly below Tong Hua and the others' rooms.

"Meow!" At this moment, the pickpocket cat, who had sensed the presence of the two Celebi again, suddenly drooped its ears, retracted its claws, and became docile.

She stopped trying to run away and instead gently nuzzled Tong Hua's arm with her head, as if apologizing.

Tong Hua was surprised by how quickly the pickpocket cat's attitude changed, but she still carefully did not immediately let go of her.

"Looks like she's given up." Feng breathed a sigh of relief and walked over to Tong Hua, gently stroking the head of the pickpocket cat.

Watching this scene, Machiavel's tense expression softened: "What a cunning little thing. Knowing there was no escape, it chose to surrender. It even knows how to act cute and charming, which reminds me a bit of myself in the past."

Just then, the pickpocket cat suddenly jumped down from Tong Hua's arms and quickly ran out of the room through the window amidst everyone's surprised gazes.

"Wait!" Maggie tried to chase after him, but Tong Hua stopped her.

"Please listen to me, please give her some time, I believe she will come back."

Sure enough, less than five minutes later, the pickpocket cat returned, carrying all the "trophies" she had hidden in her mouth.

This includes lost items belonging to guests, as well as food taken from the kitchen that wasn't eaten.

She neatly placed the items in front of Machiavelli, then bowed deeply, her tail curling apologetically.

Seeing the pickpocket cat's sincere apology, everyone took back their belongings and couldn't bear to pursue the matter any further.

Seeing that the pickpocket cat wasn't scolded by anyone, Tong Hua finally relaxed completely, squatted down to look her in the eye, and said, "It's good that you know you're wrong and can correct it."

Before he could finish speaking, the pickpocket cat's eyes suddenly lit up. It nimbly jumped onto Tong Hua's shoulder and affectionately rubbed its furry cheek against his side.

"Meow~" she purred contentedly, her tail curling happily around Tong Hua's neck like a warm scarf.

"Wait a minute—" Tong Hua was caught off guard and tried to pick up the pickpocket cat, but she seemed to be stuck to him and wouldn't let go no matter what.

The foam squirrel jumped up angrily: "Terror!"

How come there's one more?!

The pickpocket cat merely gave the foam squirrel a smug look, then clung even closer to Tong Hua, its emerald eyes narrowing into slits as it revealed a cunning smile.