Pokémon: Starting with Lucario and Gardevoir

Legend has it that it is a remnant of the phoenix, the god of life.

A tiny piece, no bigger than a thumb, costs one million Alliance Coins!

It is something that cannot be used unless absolutely necessary.

However, Haoyan did not feel heartache at this moment. Instead, he gently pried open the little dragon's mouth and fed it the milk containing the precious vitality fragments.

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"Thank goodness!"

Haoyan gave the little fire dragon a full check-up and then breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

"The injuries on my body are not serious, they are all superficial wounds, and the key parts were not damaged."

"However, long-term malnutrition has made his body quite weak."

Gardevoir and Lucario, who had been tense on the side, breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

It's good that Charmander is alright. Gardevoir and Lucario, like Haoyan, also hope that the poor little Charmander is okay.

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After confirming that Charmander was alright, Hao Yan carried Charmander in his arms and, along with the other two Pokémon, hurried back to the camp.

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Chapter 55 Taking Care of the Little Fire Dragon

It was already late when we got back to camp.

Upon returning to the camp, the first thing Haoyan did was cook.

After the weak little fire dragon wakes up, it will definitely need to replenish a lot of energy.

Gardevoir and Lucario each did their part, helping Haoyan cook.

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The little fire dragon, half asleep, smelled a fragrant aroma in his dream, an aroma he had never smelled before.

Hunger made him open his tired eyes.

Upon opening his eyes, he found a boy with two unfamiliar Pokémon beside him.

This immediately put Charmander on alert!

I wanted to take two steps back and distance myself from the unknown before me.

"Very good awareness."

Hao Yan, who had been observing silently, gave a silent thumbs-up.

When surviving in the wild, you must always be vigilant, no matter the situation!

Because there could be danger at any time.

Charmander initially wanted to retreat, but he discovered that his weakened body was simply not strong enough to support him in doing so.

"Don't be afraid, your injuries haven't healed yet."

"Eat something first." Haoyan smiled kindly at him and gently placed the plate full of energy cubes in front of him.

This is an energy cube made of grapes, specially prepared by Haoyan for him.

They even thoughtfully cut it into small pieces, making it easy for the mini dragon to eat.

The little dragon looked warily at the small cube in front of it, which was emitting an enticing aroma.

"Eat up, don't be shy." After doing all this, Hao Yan deliberately avoided looking at him and turned his head to Gardevoir and Lucario.

Pretending to chat with them, I asked, "Is it delicious?"

"Luca!"

Lucario immediately shouted and began to eat his steak in big bites.

"Sana~"

Gardevoir took a sip of her favorite soup and praised Haoyan.

Charmander watched Haoyan interact with the two Pokémon, then silently took a step forward and looked at the fragrant Energy Cube in the plate.

The little dragon couldn't resist looking at the energy cubes on the plate.

Looking at Haoyan, who had his back to him, he couldn't help but lower his head and eat a piece, and then he couldn't help but start wolfing it down!

"Delicious, so delicious!"

"I've never eaten anything so delicious before!"

This is Charmander's inner monologue.

For Pokémon in the wild, sharing food is a way of showing goodwill.

The little dragon's wariness of Haoyan also decreased somewhat.

"Hehe." Hao Yan's lips curled up slightly. Although his back was to Charmander, he had already had Gardevoir use its psychic powers to keep an eye on him at all times.

Seeing the little dragon start eating on its own, Haoyan knew he had successfully opened the little dragon's tightly closed heart.

She turned around gently.

He took the kettle from the campfire and poured himself a cup of high-quality honey water from the Three Bees of the Unova region.

He gently placed it next to the little dragon, then said with a gentle smile, "Eat slowly, don't choke, drink more water, you should like it."

After studying at Professor Oak's lab, Hao Yan thoroughly understood Charmander's preferences.

I know that most little dragons like to eat sweets.

I also grabbed some energy blocks and placed them aside.

"Awoo~ Awoo~!" The little dragon tried it, drank two sips of the bee water, and let out a delighted cry.

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This is the first time the little dragon has ever eaten so much and been so full since it was born.

Her belly was bulging out, and her round little belly was quite cute.

After the meal, Haoyan, along with his two Pokémon, cleaned up the dishes.

A harmonious collaboration between one person and two pets.

The little dragon watched silently from the side.

Pokémon can sense the feelings of their trainers.

When Haoyan spends time with the two Pokémon, his genuine concern is undeniable.

Lucario and Gardevoir also have genuine and deep love for Hao Yan.

At this moment, Charmander really wishes he were Lucario or Gardevoir.

Yes, it's possible. Having someone care about him and love him can make him feel warm.

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After tidying up, Haoyan sat down next to the little fire dragon.

After a meal, there's no longer a need to consciously maintain distance.

Because he could tell that Charmander's vigilance towards him had decreased significantly.

Haoyan took out a first-aid kit and said softly, "Let me check your wound."

"Awoo~ Awoo~!" the little dragon responded, without refusing.

"It might hurt a little later, please bear with it."

Haoyan took a deep breath, composed himself, focused, and carefully unwrapped one of the bandages. He then used medical tools to gently remove the pus from the wound.

Besides the newly inflicted wounds, Charmander also has many scabbed-over scars on its body.

It's clear that he was often bullied, or that the scars were left from going out to find food alone.

"Awoo~ Awoo." The little fire dragon let out a soft, proud cry.

This pain was nothing to him.

After opening up the old wound and reapplying the medicine, Haoyan took the towel handed to him by the thoughtful Gardevoir and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Although the movements were small, he remained fully focused, which consumed a great deal of his energy and spirit.

"You're recovering very quickly; those injuries are almost completely healed."

"In another two or three days, it should be fully healed," Haoyan said to the little fire dragon.

"Awoo~ Awoo~!" the little dragon cried out in gratitude.

Haoyan gently raised his hand, wanting to touch the little fire dragon.

The little fire dragon didn't resist, letting Hao Yan's big hand land on him.

Hao Yan thought to himself, "His recovery ability is very strong. It could be because of the vitality fragments, or it could be because his physical strength is already quite good."

"Moreover, he didn't make a sound at all when they were removing the wound. He has a tough character and is a good prospect."

Haoyan really wanted to tame this little fire dragon, but it wasn't the right time yet; some things shouldn't be rushed.

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Like some things... it's that kind of thing... or you can call it that kind of thing...

You can't just jump right in... You have to... get the emotions and atmosphere just right first.

Again…,

Finally, it all gushed out at once…

It has a similar effect to the four tones in pinyin.

ā, first tone, initially a smooth transition.

á, second tone, means that interest is gradually aroused.