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Chapter 172
Chapter 1056: Capturing a Dragon-type Pokémon!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Late at night.
After everything was settled, under the guidance of the young guide, Ash and his two companions arrived at three small, side-by-side wooden cabins within the village.
Just watching Ash and the pretty, maid-like Latias walk into one of the rooms together.
Elite Four Huayue, Yuki: “…”
They felt like something wasn’t quite right.
Hmm, maybe that electric mouse was a bit superfluous?
The two of them had no choice but to pick one of the other houses to stay in. Of course, Elite Four Huayue had already been staying here for several days and knew his way around.
As for Ash…
This house, provided for the temporary stay of outsiders, seemed like it hadn't been lived in for many years. However, it must have been cleaned in advance, as there wasn't much dust.
He looked at the only 1.5-person bed in the room. Latias had already leaped onto it without a hint of politeness.
She then lay back, propping herself up on her side, not forgetting to pat the bed with one hand, signaling for Ash to hurry up and join her.
Ash: “…”
Seeing her dressed up as a gorgeous, exquisite maid was indeed a bit strange.
But he was truly tired after a full day of walking around. In the end, Ash could only steady his mind and get on the bed, ignoring everything else.
No matter what Latias looked like on the outside, to the touch… she had the texture of a large radish. A large, smooth radish at best.
Latias: "?"
She possessed the ability of telepathy. While it wasn't forced mind-reading, she could still sense the malicious thoughts coming from Ash's mind.
"Speaking of which, I feel like I've forgotten something…?"
After wracking his brain for a long time without an answer, Ash simply fell back and went to sleep, dreaming about which powerful Dragon-type Pokémon he would catch tomorrow.
Meanwhile, outside Meteor Falls.
Brock & Professor Solana: “…”
The two of them stood on the shore in front of the waterfall, staring blankly at each other.
Should we… call the police?
The next morning.
Sunlight shone through a gap in the towering rock walls, illuminating Meteor Village.
When Ash and the others emerged from their cabins, all tidied up, the elder woman was already waiting outside.
She was still wrapped head to toe in a long robe, maintaining her mysterious appearance.
“You have one full day to find your own Dragon-type Pokémon partner. As long as it is wild, you may capture it… but you can only choose one.”
She repeated in a deep voice.
“As for the Dragon God Trial, I have scheduled it for tomorrow… I estimate the three local candidates from Meteor Village will all return sometime today.”
Because the time of the prophecy was drawing near, the able-bodied adults here often rode their giant dragons out.
On one hand, it was to gather information.
On the other hand, a new model of their phones was coming out soon, and it was time for an upgrade…
Thus, Ash and the other two exchanged a glance and nodded.
However, they didn't choose to travel together. The moment they left the village, they split up, heading in three different directions around Meteor Village.
Ash had Pikachu on his shoulder, while the maid-like Latias continued to follow behind him, seemingly with no intention of returning.
Meteor Falls had a rich draconic aura, and Latias had developed a considerable fondness for the place.
Meteor Village, the outskirts.
Although this was a cave, its area was incredibly vast.
It was only when Ash first ventured toward the edges that he discovered this place was more than just bare, rocky ground.
Fields, jungles, lakes—it was equipped with all sorts of ecosystems, a complete little world.
Of course, the green coverage wasn't as dense as it was outside.
After all, looking down from the outside, the Meteor Falls mountain range occupied almost the entire northeastern sector of the Hoenn region.
This mysterious cave held a vast space for exploration.
This was especially true given the large number of Dragon-type Pokémon inhabiting it, including special breeds from other regions.
If this news were to ever spread, Meteor Village would likely become a sacred land in the Hoenn region overnight, attracting countless trainers like moths to a flame.
"So, which Dragon-type Pokémon should I choose…?"
Ash wondered to himself as he walked.
His Pokédex was a National Dex, so he could identify any he didn't recognize, preventing him from picking a Pokémon that looked impressive and intimidating but was actually useless.
"Salamence."
Ash said instinctively, his eyes immediately scanning the surroundings like a detector.
The Hoenn region's powerful pseudo-legendary, Salamence, or one from the Bagon and Shelgon line, was naturally his first choice.
He didn't know if the so-called Dragon God Trial would require a battle, but if it involved an immediate fight, he might need to capture a fully-evolved Pokémon with sufficient combat power.
Of course, he could always just send out Latias again.
But it was still early morning, so Ash wasn't in a hurry. He planned to see what he could encounter along the way before making a final decision.
*Fwoosh!*
As he passed by a thick patch of shrubbery, a large, purple-black Pokémon suddenly leaped out from the grass, giving Ash a fright.
The creature had a slender body, fierce sharp claws on its limbs, a pair of broad wings extending from its arms, and even a pair of round, speaker-like ears on its head.
"RAWRR!!"
Upon seeing a person, the dragon beast immediately flapped its wings and flew into the sky, a long black tail connected to the end of its back.
"Is this my first one?!"
Ash's eyes lit up instantly.
The creature's majestic appearance naturally caught his attention, and he quickly started running along the ground to follow it.
He also smoothly took out his Pokédex to scan it.
“Beep. Noivern, a Kalos region Pokémon, is a Flying and Dragon-type. Its ears can emit powerful ultrasonic waves, strong enough to shatter a boulder, and can also be used to keenly survey its surroundings, allowing it to escape or attack.”
The Pokédex replied in a serious tone.
This was clearly an "escape-type" Noivern. Its bat-like wings, which were completely fused with its arms, flapped repeatedly as it flew higher and deeper into the cave.
"Wait, Noivern!!"
Ash wasn't about to let the first dragon beast he encountered get away so easily and immediately took off at a run.
To think that even Pokémon from the Kalos region inhabited this place. It seemed that the Meteor Village of ancient times was an extraordinary place…
Following Noivern's figure, Ash unknowingly walked into the deepest part of the outer area.
The village was no longer visible from here; he could even faintly see the rock-wall boundary of the cave's deeper reaches.
Of course, the Noivern, with its ultrasonic senses, quickly shook Ash off and concealed itself.
However, the various dragon beasts he encountered along the way made Ash completely forget about it.
There was a strange dragon beast with three long, slender heads, like a Dodrio…
There was also a Dragon-type Pokémon with a slender, bird-like body, completely wrapped in white cotton.
It looked like it should be the evolved form of Swablu.
"No wonder that little bird could pass through the waterfall so easily…"
Ash finally had a moment of realization.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Late at night.
After everything was settled, under the guidance of the young guide, Ash and his two companions arrived at three small, side-by-side wooden cabins within the village.
Just watching Ash and the pretty, maid-like Latias walk into one of the rooms together.
Elite Four Huayue, Yuki: “…”
They felt like something wasn’t quite right.
Hmm, maybe that electric mouse was a bit superfluous?
The two of them had no choice but to pick one of the other houses to stay in. Of course, Elite Four Huayue had already been staying here for several days and knew his way around.
As for Ash…
This house, provided for the temporary stay of outsiders, seemed like it hadn't been lived in for many years. However, it must have been cleaned in advance, as there wasn't much dust.
He looked at the only 1.5-person bed in the room. Latias had already leaped onto it without a hint of politeness.
She then lay back, propping herself up on her side, not forgetting to pat the bed with one hand, signaling for Ash to hurry up and join her.
Ash: “…”
Seeing her dressed up as a gorgeous, exquisite maid was indeed a bit strange.
But he was truly tired after a full day of walking around. In the end, Ash could only steady his mind and get on the bed, ignoring everything else.
No matter what Latias looked like on the outside, to the touch… she had the texture of a large radish. A large, smooth radish at best.
Latias: "?"
She possessed the ability of telepathy. While it wasn't forced mind-reading, she could still sense the malicious thoughts coming from Ash's mind.
"Speaking of which, I feel like I've forgotten something…?"
After wracking his brain for a long time without an answer, Ash simply fell back and went to sleep, dreaming about which powerful Dragon-type Pokémon he would catch tomorrow.
Meanwhile, outside Meteor Falls.
Brock & Professor Solana: “…”
The two of them stood on the shore in front of the waterfall, staring blankly at each other.
Should we… call the police?
The next morning.
Sunlight shone through a gap in the towering rock walls, illuminating Meteor Village.
When Ash and the others emerged from their cabins, all tidied up, the elder woman was already waiting outside.
She was still wrapped head to toe in a long robe, maintaining her mysterious appearance.
“You have one full day to find your own Dragon-type Pokémon partner. As long as it is wild, you may capture it… but you can only choose one.”
She repeated in a deep voice.
“As for the Dragon God Trial, I have scheduled it for tomorrow… I estimate the three local candidates from Meteor Village will all return sometime today.”
Because the time of the prophecy was drawing near, the able-bodied adults here often rode their giant dragons out.
On one hand, it was to gather information.
On the other hand, a new model of their phones was coming out soon, and it was time for an upgrade…
Thus, Ash and the other two exchanged a glance and nodded.
However, they didn't choose to travel together. The moment they left the village, they split up, heading in three different directions around Meteor Village.
Ash had Pikachu on his shoulder, while the maid-like Latias continued to follow behind him, seemingly with no intention of returning.
Meteor Falls had a rich draconic aura, and Latias had developed a considerable fondness for the place.
Meteor Village, the outskirts.
Although this was a cave, its area was incredibly vast.
It was only when Ash first ventured toward the edges that he discovered this place was more than just bare, rocky ground.
Fields, jungles, lakes—it was equipped with all sorts of ecosystems, a complete little world.
Of course, the green coverage wasn't as dense as it was outside.
After all, looking down from the outside, the Meteor Falls mountain range occupied almost the entire northeastern sector of the Hoenn region.
This mysterious cave held a vast space for exploration.
This was especially true given the large number of Dragon-type Pokémon inhabiting it, including special breeds from other regions.
If this news were to ever spread, Meteor Village would likely become a sacred land in the Hoenn region overnight, attracting countless trainers like moths to a flame.
"So, which Dragon-type Pokémon should I choose…?"
Ash wondered to himself as he walked.
His Pokédex was a National Dex, so he could identify any he didn't recognize, preventing him from picking a Pokémon that looked impressive and intimidating but was actually useless.
"Salamence."
Ash said instinctively, his eyes immediately scanning the surroundings like a detector.
The Hoenn region's powerful pseudo-legendary, Salamence, or one from the Bagon and Shelgon line, was naturally his first choice.
He didn't know if the so-called Dragon God Trial would require a battle, but if it involved an immediate fight, he might need to capture a fully-evolved Pokémon with sufficient combat power.
Of course, he could always just send out Latias again.
But it was still early morning, so Ash wasn't in a hurry. He planned to see what he could encounter along the way before making a final decision.
*Fwoosh!*
As he passed by a thick patch of shrubbery, a large, purple-black Pokémon suddenly leaped out from the grass, giving Ash a fright.
The creature had a slender body, fierce sharp claws on its limbs, a pair of broad wings extending from its arms, and even a pair of round, speaker-like ears on its head.
"RAWRR!!"
Upon seeing a person, the dragon beast immediately flapped its wings and flew into the sky, a long black tail connected to the end of its back.
"Is this my first one?!"
Ash's eyes lit up instantly.
The creature's majestic appearance naturally caught his attention, and he quickly started running along the ground to follow it.
He also smoothly took out his Pokédex to scan it.
“Beep. Noivern, a Kalos region Pokémon, is a Flying and Dragon-type. Its ears can emit powerful ultrasonic waves, strong enough to shatter a boulder, and can also be used to keenly survey its surroundings, allowing it to escape or attack.”
The Pokédex replied in a serious tone.
This was clearly an "escape-type" Noivern. Its bat-like wings, which were completely fused with its arms, flapped repeatedly as it flew higher and deeper into the cave.
"Wait, Noivern!!"
Ash wasn't about to let the first dragon beast he encountered get away so easily and immediately took off at a run.
To think that even Pokémon from the Kalos region inhabited this place. It seemed that the Meteor Village of ancient times was an extraordinary place…
Following Noivern's figure, Ash unknowingly walked into the deepest part of the outer area.
The village was no longer visible from here; he could even faintly see the rock-wall boundary of the cave's deeper reaches.
Of course, the Noivern, with its ultrasonic senses, quickly shook Ash off and concealed itself.
However, the various dragon beasts he encountered along the way made Ash completely forget about it.
There was a strange dragon beast with three long, slender heads, like a Dodrio…
There was also a Dragon-type Pokémon with a slender, bird-like body, completely wrapped in white cotton.
It looked like it should be the evolved form of Swablu.
"No wonder that little bird could pass through the waterfall so easily…"
Ash finally had a moment of realization.
(end of chapter)
