In the morning.
After rolling around on the big bed for half the day and enjoying the most relaxing time before getting up, Eevee reluctantly opened its sleepy eyes.
Then it saw its trainer sitting at the computer desk, smiling gently with squinted eyes.
"You're awake!"
"Bui?!" Σ(*д)
Upon realizing that its lazy behavior had been caught red-handed, Eevee froze for a moment, then immediately blushed and lay back down on the bed, making cute, pitiful sounds.
Eevee is indeed adorable~
Seeing this scene, Aiden couldn't help but smile widely.
Who could have raised such a cute little thing?
Oh right, it was me!
After picking up Eevee and washing up briefly, Eevee slowly recovered from its dazed state.
As it started leisurely eating breakfast-lunch, Aiden stroked its glossy, smooth fur while slowly speaking:
"By the way, since learning Sketch from Smeargle, haven't you never been outside of Cabo Poco, Eevee?"
Ever since developing a love for watching TV series, Eevee gradually became more of a homebody.
The last time it used the travel training function to go out seemed to be the day he first awakened the system.
On the other hand, Riolu went to train at the Isle of Armor Dojo every day…
"Bui?"
Eevee looked up in confusion, slowly forming a question mark.
o.O?
It's dangerous out there. Why go out? Isn't watching movies at home nice?
Aiden roughly understood what Eevee meant.
Sure enough, this little one has completely given up...
But it doesn't matter; let Teacher Yu play psychologist for a bit and guide your thoughts!
"Listen to me first, Eevee. Don't you want to be a little painter?"
"Bui!"
Eevee nodded.
Since its talent was recognized by Master Smeargle, it became even more determined about its dream.
Having one of its works displayed in the art gallery where Master Smeargle resides is its agreement with the master.
"In that case, you should know…"
Aiden paused for a moment before continuing.
"Inspiration for artistic creation needs to be found through gathering materials. Staying at home all the time makes it hard to create captivating paintings, and might even lead to extremes, like wanting to destroy the world."
"Bui?"
(_)?
Eevee was skeptical.
Recently, it indeed lacked the desire to paint. The last time was when everyone went out sketching spontaneously.
Could it really be as the trainer said?
"Coincidentally, I recently discovered a place with very beautiful scenery. Maybe going there will help you regain that feeling!"
Seeing Eevee begin to waver, Aiden gradually pressed his advantage.
Clicking the mouse, he played an Alola tourism promotional video he had prepared earlier.
Eevee was quickly captivated after just a few glances.
"How about it, want to take a trip?"
Aiden smiled and whispered devilishly to Eevee.
…
"Bui..."
Upon opening its eyes and seeing the beautiful nearby scenery, Eevee couldn't help but stare in awe.
Is this the "Alola region" Trainer mentioned?
What met its eyes was a sea of flowers, a sight it had never seen near Cabo Poco!
After taking in the surrounding scenery and Pokémon, Eevee's tail began to wag excitedly.
Trainer didn't lie to me; if it's this place, it should work!
Eevee began wandering in the endless sea of flowers nearby, not forgetting what Aiden told it before leaving.
Wasn't it something about looking for a "cool-looking brown diamond gemstone"?
He also said that if I see it, I'll definitely react.
Completely clueless, but I'll still listen to the trainer.
There are many Pokémon here that I've never seen before, but they all seem friendly...
So, ask them if they've seen it!
Along the way, Eevee met a Floette holding flowers, Cottonee resembling cotton balls, the cute and cool Ribombee, and Oricorio dancing enthusiastically in a style it couldn't understand.
Although everyone was friendly, no one seemed to know where the item the trainer needed was...
Eevee sighed and continued searching around the garden.
[Eevee has arrived at Ula'ula Meadow!]
[The beautiful scenery in front made Eevee feel even better!]
[Eevee encountered Floette and received nectar as a gift!]
[Eevee was targeted by the "Forest Assassin" Ariados! Luckily, the newly met Oricorio helped out, though Eevee didn't seem to realize it...]
[Guided by Ribombee, Eevee reached the outskirts of Ula'ula Meadow!]
"..."
After quickly scanning the text, Aiden couldn't help but marvel at Eevee's good luck.
Cute Pokémon aren't only liked by humans; even in the Pokémon world, they receive preferential treatment.
This is good too; I can rest assured with this silly Eevee traveling alone there.
Just as Aiden was thinking this, new lines of text began scrolling, soon two fresh lines appeared.
[Eevee stood at the crossroads, and after much deliberation, finally decided on a direction!]
[Eevee left Ula'ula Meadow, crossed the grass, and arrived at the legendary Lake of the Sunne!]
Lake of the Sunne?
Aiden recalled for a moment and quickly remembered this place.
Isn't this where you meet Cosmog, "Nebby," in the Ultra Wormhole during the second time there?
Could Eevium Z be here?
Meanwhile, Eevee had just arrived near this particularly empty building.
From the moment it stepped foot here, Eevee quickly realized that there were no Pokémon in sight, not even the friends it had met along the way dared to come close.
Strange.
With this thought, Eevee cautiously took small steps forward, circling the area.
When it reached the other side of the building, it quickly noticed a large bird-like Pokémon covered in metallic feathers.
It was battling another slender Pokémon, a golden Oricorio, which was agilely dodging attacks by doing consecutive somersaults in the air.
The moment Eevee arrived, the Oricorio immediately noticed it.
"Mew~"
After emitting a strange laugh, the Oricorio stopped dodging. Instantly, a bolt of lightning descended from the sky, frying the angry Skarmory until it flew away in fright.
"Bui?"
Seeing the hovering Oricorio slowly flying towards it, Eevee instinctively tilted its head and let out a confused cry.
At the same time, the previous scene was transmitted to Aiden in the form of text.
[Eevee encountered a territorial battle between Oricorio and Totem Skarmory!]
[Oricorio used Thunder, successfully driving away the invading Totem Skarmory!]
[Oricorio noticed Eevee and greeted it proactively!]
"???"
While Oricorio does indeed have a Pom-Pom style, it doesn't possess the ability to use Electric-type moves by itself, only changing move types through Revelation Dance...
Moreover, being able to scare off a Totem-level Pokémon with a single Thunder indicates strength that shouldn't appear around here, right?
This Oricorio Eevee met seems illegal too...
Aiden increasingly felt something was amiss.
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