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Carrying a pine tree back to the Breeding House, Lucas had Gengar bring the tools, took them, and began trimming the pine tree according to his own vision.
Once the pine tree had turned into a beautiful Christmas tree, Lucas put down the tools with satisfaction and clapped his hands.
At this time, Mrs. Fujino returned to the Breeding House riding a Gogoat; she had bought back all the items for decorating the Breeding House.
She climbed down from the Gogoat and walked over carrying a bag, which Lucas reached out to take; it was full of small lights for decorating the Christmas tree.
"Uncle."
Shauna's voice drifted in from outside, followed by Shauna, dressed all in red, rushing in through the door. Behind her was a young girl dressed all in green, holding a Pokémon egg.
"Uncle."
Tomoyo greeted Lucas politely.
Lucas said with a smile, "You've come at the perfect time. How about it? Which of you wants to decorate the Christmas tree?"
Shauna instantly raised her hand, then she glanced at Tomoyo, who was holding the Pokémon egg, and raised her other hand as well.
"We do."
Lucas nodded, "Alright, then I'll leave it to you."
Then Lucas looked at Gengar, Lilligant, and the others, "You can join in too."
Lilligant smiled sweetly, and Gengar directly picked up the bag, floated above the Christmas tree, and began decorating.
"Gengar, you're mean! You took all the lights!"
Shauna took a look and saw that all the lights were in the bag in Gengar's hand. She puffed out her cheeks and pointed at Gengar crossly.
Gengar chuckled.
"Lilli~"
Lilligant let out a gentle cry.
Gengar turned to look and saw that Lilligant was pinching a huge Energy Ball in her hand.
Gengar quickly placed the bag on the ground.
Gen gengar—
Join in, join in.
Only then did Lilligant put away the Energy Ball with satisfaction, pick out a small pink light, and place it on the Christmas tree.
Lucas stood up, stretched, and noticed Vespiquen still flying in the air.
"Haven't you gone back to the hive yet?"
Vespiquen looked at Lucas and shook her head.
"Bee!"
I want to join too!
"That doesn't sound like a request, it sounds like a notification."
Hearing Lucas's words, Vespiquen ignored him and joined in.
Lucas took Ninetales back to the lounge area and lay down.
He casually placed Ninetales' head on his lap and massaged it.
Seeing the Christmas tree surrounded by people and Pokémon, Latias thought for a moment and began blowing up balloons. Before long, the Breeding House was filled with balloons.
Lucas listened to them arguing about what should be decorated where, and patted Ninetales' head. Ninetales opened its eyes, let out a comfortable yawn, moved its head off Lucas's lap, lay on the floor, and closed its eyes.
Several tails covered Lucas's body.
Lucas also squinted his eyes and took a nap.
After a simple lunch, Mime Jr. also joined in decorating the Breeding House, and the dining hall service was temporarily suspended.
Mime Jr. held a balloon and chased Zorua all over the place. After catching up to Zorua, it forcefully slapped the balloon onto Zorua's body. With a "pop," the balloon exploded, and Mime Jr. scampered away.
Zorua transformed into Pinsir, picked up a balloon, and was originally chasing Mime Jr., but when passing by Lilligant, it took the opportunity to slap it onto Lilligant.
The Breeding House suddenly fell silent.
If Zorua had transformed into something else and slapped the balloon onto Lilligant, nothing would have happened.
But it had transformed into Pinsir right now—
Zorua saw the atmosphere in the Breeding House suddenly change and looked down at itself.
Oh no! Why did I transform into its form!!!
Zorua let out a cry of despair in its heart.
The next second, it was sent flying backward.
However, Lilligant didn't use much force, only forming a tiny Energy Ball to swat Zorua away, landing it right on top of a large balloon.
Zorua was even bounced by the balloon, which sent it flying to land on the floor.
Zorua quickly transformed into Heracross, picked up a balloon, and continued to chase after Mime Jr.
Mime Jr. scampered away.
On the way, it didn't forget to pick up balloons from the ground and slap them onto Shauna and the others. Everywhere it went was filled with popping sounds.
Soon, an "Anti-Mime Jr. Alliance" spontaneously formed in the Breeding House.
Mime Jr. saw the circle closing in on it. Its eyes darted around, then it ran to Lucas's side and climbed onto him.
"Nini~"
He's asleep, you can't hit me.
Hearing this, all the people and Pokémon stopped their movements.
The corner of Lucas's mouth curled up.
Ninetales stood up and silently moved away from this troublesome spot.
Mime Jr. hadn't been smug for long before it felt itself being held by someone.
"I've got Mime Jr.! Everyone, go for it!"
Mime Jr.: Σ(∀°))
"Mini."
You guys are bullying a child!
Watching the Mime Jr. in his arms being constantly hit with balloons, Lucas laughed mischievously. The next second, a huge balloon exploded over his own head.
Lucas looked up and saw a big, chubby face.
"Well, look at you, Gengar, returning kindness with ingratitude!"
Lucas let go of Mime Jr., casually scooped up a balloon from the floor, and slapped it onto Lilligant with a backhand.
"Lilligant, I know you won't blame me, right? I had no choice, I couldn't catch Gengar."
Lucas looked at Lilligant with blinking eyes.
Gengar: (1
Lilligant looked at Lucas, then took out a balloon and handed it to him. Lucas took it, puffed out his cheeks, and blew hard.
A large balloon appeared in Lucas's hand, and he handed it to Lilligant.
Lilligant looked at Gengar, and Gengar quickly floated away.
"I'll help you."
Latias's voice rang out, and then she revealed herself. Lilligant climbed on, and they chased after Gengar.
"Lili!"
Charge!
Shauna and the others were giggling, running around the Breeding House behind them.
Gengar: Help!!!
Looking at the chaotic Breeding House, Lucas stood up, clapped his hands, and beckoned to Mime Jr.
"Mime Jr., want to go to the kitchen to make a cake?"
Mime Jr. stopped in its tracks, nodded, and came to Lucas's side. Lucas picked it up and walked toward the kitchen.
"Keep an eye out for any customers."
Lucas shouted a sentence before walking into the kitchen.
The younger sister Meowstic also ran out to join the fray, while Alcremie was still in the kitchen, looking at the recipe from Great-Aunt that Lucas had given it.
"Aren't you going out to play for a while, Alcremie?"
Lucas came to its side and asked with a smile.
"E-ma~"
No, I like being in the kitchen.
Lucas pinched its little face, "Then let's prepare a new cake today."
Alcremie closed the recipe, put it away, and then waited for Lucas's instructions along with Mime Jr.
"Today is Christmas Eve, so let's make a big apple cake. I hope you can all be safe and happy."
"Mine mine~"
"E-ma~"
Lucas worked in the kitchen while sounds of play and laughter occasionally came from the front; listening to these sounds, his movements became faster and faster.
Christmas Eve, peace and safety.