BXBX NOVEL Chapter 358: Scars
Chapter 358: Scars
There was no mistreatment here, and they enjoyed good food and drinks every day without the need to labor or travel outside. The Natus truly cherished this place.
The only downside was that they had to participate in training every day.
However, since all the other Pokémon here were also required to train, they couldn't afford to slack off.
Back in their hometown, they rarely participated in training since their role was mainly gathering information and monitoring others. Being too powerful would attract unwanted attention.
Upon seeing Yuga enter, all eighteen Natus simultaneously flew down from the treetops and landed in front of him.
"How have you all been these days?" Yuga asked the Natus with a smile.
The Natus chirped and chattered, excitedly describing their experiences over the past days. Although Yuga couldn't understand what they were saying, he could tell they were doing well.
At that moment, the leader of the Natus tugged on Yuga's sleeve and then pointed in a direction.
Yuga followed its gaze and saw Medidite and the others trying to communicate with Gardevoir, Kirlia, Ralts, and two Mr. Mime in the middle.
However, only the two Mr. Mime responded slightly to Medidite and the others. Gardevoir and Kirlia seemed like puppets, their eyes lifeless and unmoving.
Yuga attempted to approach and check on them, but he realized that the Mr. Mime reacted strongly to his presence.
Seeing Medidite shake its head at him, Yuga reluctantly abandoned the idea of getting closer.
Fortunately, after the careful care provided by the Miltanks over the past few days, the Mr. Mime no longer looked emaciated, and Ralts seemed to be recovering from its illness.
It seemed that their psychological issues would take time to heal, Yuga thought.
The Miltanks had made a sensible arrangement, placing these psychic-type Pokémon under Medidite's care so they could communicate telepathically, helping them open up sooner.
"Please help Medidite and the others as well in your daily routines, so Gardevoir and the others can recover sooner," Yuga said to the eighteen Natus beside him.
The Natus nodded in unison.
Yuga then had one of the Natus accompany him to check on the conditions of the other Pokémon brought back.
The remaining Flaaffy, Murkrow, Swablu, and Kecleon had been placed in the Grassland Sub-Ecopark and entrusted to different Pokémon for care.
The three Murkrow were assigned to the Bird Leader Swellow and Honchkrow, and when Yuga arrived, Honchkrow was patiently trying to communicate with them, even though the Murkrow didn't respond.
Despite Honchkrow's usual reticence and cold demeanor, Yuga knew it was actually very gentle.
Otherwise, most Pokémon wouldn't tolerate the clingy nature of the Bird Leader Swellow.
The three Swablu were entrusted to other Swablu in the Ecopark for care, and being of the same species, they should find it easier to communicate.
The four Flaaffy and the pair of Kecleon were in the care of the Quadruped Pokémon family.
The Quadruped Pokémon family, apart from the Flying-type Pokémon led by Swellow, were the most inclined to form tight-knit groups.
Ninetales and Houndoom, along with Houndour, Vulpix, Ponyta, Rapidash, Typhlosion, Cyndaquil, and the Eevee family, typically lived together as a close-knit group.
With the addition of the Flaaffy and Kecleon, this team had grown even larger, and the other Pokémon were actively comforting and supporting them, hoping for their early recovery.
Yuga felt extremely gratified to see that these Pokémon no longer looked as emaciated and battered as before.
Since the absence of Audino, the Miltank leader's guidance had become increasingly reassuring, and Yuga was very satisfied with their arrangements this time.
The only one left unseen was Cloyster, but Yuga wasn't in a rush to check on its condition. Judging from the condition of the other Pokémon, Cloyster should be doing fine.
Moreover, he already knew that Cloyster had safely settled in the shallow seashore, living as neighbors with the Clawitzer family and Cradily.
Next, he was planning to check on the conditions of the Gligar, and logically, they should be pregnant by now.
However, the Wigglytuff that had been following Yuga since early morning was utterly stunned by the scene in front of it.
"What on earth happened during the time I wasn't home? Why are there so many Pokémon here? And where am I standing now? Can someone please tell me??"
Seeing Wigglytuff constantly in a daze, Yuga asked with a lowered head, "What's wrong, Wigglytuff?"
Wigglytuff pointed towards the playful Pokémon not far away, looking completely puzzled.
Yuga smiled and said, "I captured these Pokémon while you were away, and this Ecopark was constructed during that time."
Wigglytuff looked at Yuga with an expression that said, "I haven't been to school; don't try to deceive me."
Yuga chuckled and said, "I used some little-known secrets. Just know that from now on, this place is your home too."
"Wigglytuff, Wigglytuff!"
Wigglytuff nodded happily.
Indeed, this place would forever be its home.
Yuga continued, "With so many Pokémon in the Ecopark now, I'll be counting on you to help take care of them."
"Wigglytuff!"
Wigglytuff patted its chest happily, indicating that it was up for the task.
Yuga's mom's Wigglytuff and his dad's Grandbull both had low potential, just like Yuga's Florges when it had just started. All of them had yellow potential.
Moreover, they rarely trained, so after all these years, Wigglytuff's level was still not high, and its strength wasn't remarkable.
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Type: Normal, Fairy
Ability: Cute Charm
Gender: Female
Potential: Yellow
Level: 33
Moves: Play Rough, Sing, Disable, Double Slap
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Yuga didn't expect Wigglytuff to be of significant help, but he hoped it could eventually overcome its past trauma.
Despite Wigglytuff's cheerful demeanor now and its casual attitude in front of Yuga, he knew that it still carried the scars of the past.
Last night, in the middle of the night, Yuga heard Wigglytuff quietly sobbing. Its voice was barely audible and filled with suppression, as if it feared waking Yuga, who was still asleep.
It must be said that this Motohara, in the hearts of Gardevoir, Wigglytuff, and even Yuga, had left indelible scars.
At the time, Yuga really wanted to tell Wigglytuff that it should cry out loud if it wanted to, but the words couldn't find their way out.
He could only hope that with time and amidst their busy days, Wigglytuff would gradually emerge from the shadow of that incident.
Yuga then went to the Desert Sub-Ecopark to check on the three Queens of Gliscor, but he was disappointed to find that none of them were pregnant.