Ignoring the Little Loli's Charm.
Meng Xi raised her jade finger and pointed at her Little Fire. "You mentioned before that Little Fire seems to be called Fletchinder, so may I ask why she is suddenly ignoring me?"
"Fletchinder."
Fletchinder in the air seemed to hear this, glanced at Meng Xi from the corner of its eye, and then turned its head away again.
The people on the ground also saw this scene.
"See? Did I make it angry?"
Meng Xi looked at Fei Xiao for help.
"Hmm, you did indeed make it angry."
Fei Xiao did not deny it; this was clearly a tsundere.
She seemed to have some guesses in her heart.
"Ah, could it be because we caused it to get hurt for us, so it resents us?" the Little Loli guessed worriedly.
"Is that so?" Meng Xi's expression was downcast, feeling that this was very likely the reason.
Seeing the two of them so pessimistic, Fei Xiao comforted them softly.
"It probably isn't. If she didn't like you, she definitely wouldn't risk her life like that."
A glimmer of light flashed through Meng Xi's dim eyes again.
So that means it doesn't hate her.
"Fletchinder!"
Fletchinder seemed unable to listen any longer, landed beside Meng Xi, pecked her twice with its small open beak, and then let out a Growl.
"Ah!"
While the two were 'playing around'.
"Then what is it because of?" Lin Siyu tried her best to rack her brain.
But she still couldn't think of it.
Fei Xiao was quite appreciative of Meng Xi; it was clear that the bond between them was very deep, and they both cared about each other's opinions.
"Sister Fei Xiao, do you know what Little Fire is saying?" Seeing that Little Fire seemed to want to express something, Lin Siyu turned her gaze towards Fei Xiao.
Fei Xiao: T_T???
"Can you understand Little Fire's language?"
"Of course I can't understand it." Lin Siyu tilted her little head, not realizing anything yet.
"Then why do you think I can?" Fei Xiao looked at this Little Loli with a "friendly" expression.
"Uh..." Lin Siyu's expression froze, revealing an awkward yet polite smile.
Meanwhile, on Meng Xi's side...
Meng Xi only saw that Little Fire seemed to be criticizing her, but she didn't know the reason.
Seeing this, Fei Xiao said unhurriedly, "Would you mind telling me how you met Fletchinder?"
Meng Xi nodded without hesitation and explained.
It turned out there wasn't any particularly inspiring or sad story.
One day, Meng Xi found a small red bird that had landed on her balcony, and its size was not the same as it is now.
She didn't know about monsters at the time, so she tried feeding it some food, and it flew away after eating.
From that day on, it would occasionally come to beg for food. Later, after learning about monsters, she felt it wasn't like the descriptions online.
But one day, a huge red figure appeared on the balcony, which was the current Little Fire.
Although its size and appearance had changed, Meng Xi was very certain in her heart that it was the same little bird from before.
That day, Little Fire had quite a few injuries on its body, likely from encountering humans or other monsters. After hesitating for a moment, she decided to take it in.
Since then, Little Fire basically lived with her. Although it often went out, it would always return home at night.
For its safety, later on, basically no one knew about Little Fire's existence except for her best friend.
After listening, Fei Xiao couldn't help but sigh; the bond between Pokémon is so pure: you saved me, and in the future, I will protect you.
"Ah, why don't I have such luck!"
"I also want such a cute pet."
"As expected, you guys are the protagonists."
Lin Siyu was instantly on the verge of tears, feeling desolate in her heart, while her hands kept wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes.
If any outsider saw this scene, they would think she was some tragic heroine.
Fei Xiao:...
Meng Xi:...
If it weren't for noticing those non-existent "tears," they might have really believed her.
No longer paying attention to Lin Siyu's clowning around.
"Be careful, Pokémon are not pets; we are equal with them."
Fei Xiao looked at Meng Xi and Fletchinder again and said, "Just like how you were both able to protect each other before, even at the cost of getting hurt yourself."
"They are partners and family members who can accompany each other, rely on each other, and face any difficulties together."
After hearing this, Meng Xi and Fletchinder looked at each other at the same moment with a mutual understanding.
"So, Fletchinder was probably angry because it saw you disregarding yourself to abandon it at that time."
Fei Xiao also stated her guess.
Meng Xi was shocked upon hearing this. "Is that the case, Little Fire?"
"Fletchinder."
Fletchinder's expression was a bit unnatural, but it still nodded to acknowledge this statement.
But then it started 'cursing' again.
Meng Xi didn't react to this, and finally, a heartfelt smile appeared on her face as she reached out to hug Fletchinder.
"Sorry, Little Fire. I won't make you worry next time."
"Fletchinder."
Fletchinder stopped fussing and quietly felt the warm embrace.
"Wow, I'm so envious!"
Lin Siyu covered her mouth, not having the heart to disturb this sweet moment.
The thought of wanting to own a Pokémon became stronger and stronger in her heart.
...
A while later, the girls finally arrived at the city.
Just as they were about to enter, Fei Xiao suddenly spoke up.
"Wait a moment, Meng Xi, catch this."
Fei Xiao casually threw a small red and white ball.
Meng Xi caught it in a flurry.
Looking closely, it was a red and white ball the size of a fist with a button in the middle.
"This is..." Meng Xi asked in confusion.
Fei Xiao explained unhurriedly.
"This is called a Poké Ball, a tool used to catch Pokémon."
"It's not convenient for Little Fire to enter the city, right? After using this Poké Ball, you can carry it with you."
As she said this, she also reached out her jade finger and pointed at Fletchinder.
"Ah, how can such a small ball fit it?" Lin Siyu looked at the Poké Ball skeptically, not believing it could fit Little Fire.
Meng Xi didn't speak, but the expression on her face was full of doubt, though she couldn't bring herself to contradict Fei Xiao.
Fei Xiao didn't explain, saying nonchalantly.
"Try throwing it at Little Fire."
"Fletchinder."
Fletchinder stood in front of Meng Xi and nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Meng Xi tried throwing it at Little Fire.
The Poké Ball landed squarely on Fletchinder's head and then opened. A flash of red light streaked by, and Fletchinder was sucked into the ball.
After the Poké Ball landed on the ground, it shook three times, signaling that the capture was successful.
Meng Xi and Lin Siyu witnessed this scene with looks of astonishment.
After the capture was successful, the Poké Ball shrank in size. Seeing this, Meng Xi picked it up and examined it carefully.
Fei Xiao also explained it to her.
"Afterward, you just need to press the button on it to let Little Fire out."
Upon hearing this, Meng Xi excitedly tried it, and it was indeed as Fei Xiao said.
Lin Siyu's eyes were full of curiosity about the unknown.
"Xiao Meng, can you lend it to me to play with?"
Meng Xi's smile instantly vanished, and she said righteously.
"No!"
Lin Siyu: Σ(っ °Д °;)っ
"Xiao Meng, you've changed; you don't love me anymore." Lin Siyu felt heartbroken; she really had forgotten her best friend now that she had Little Fire.
Fei Xiao also congratulated her.
"Congratulations, Meng Xi. You should count as the world's first Pokémon Trainer."
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