"By the way, please wait a moment... I have a small gift for you." Zhengu turned around.
"Gift? No, I'm the one who needs to be thanked."
"This is a newly developed Poké Ball called the Dream Ball. I want to entrust it to a reliable trainer, and you are the perfect person to do it. Please wait!"
Lu Ye was slightly stunned when he saw Zhen Gu rummaging through the boxes and drawers.
Dream ball
There is a famous meme about the Dream Ball in the battle circle, called the 'Dream Ball Ghost Sword'.
At that time, Ray, a three-time world champion, used a shield sword monster wrapped in a dream ball in the game.
The Dream Ball is a fifth-generation Pokémon, and at that time it could only capture Pokémon of the fifth generation and earlier. Aegisblade is a sixth-generation Pokémon. There is no way these two can be put together, so they must be illegal products.
When someone asked Ray about it, he replied, "A friend gave it to me."
In view of Ray's status, the official did not punish Ray, and later specially distributed a legal version of "Dream Ball Ghost Sword".
This meme became popular, with 'Dream Ball Demon Sword' symbolizing illegal Pokémon, and 'friend' becoming a synonym for 'magician' who modifies Pokémon data.
This story tells us that even a Pokémon like Mr. Lu, whose entire Pokémon is illegal, can still win the world championship! (Wrong)
"That's it."
Zhengu held a pink, sparkly dream ball in his palm and smiled, "Isn't it cute? It's the color of the Dream Eclipse."
[Dream Ball: A slightly different ball that can easily capture sleeping Pokémon. (Given by a friend.)]
Lu Ye pondered for a moment.
He had to admit that he was very excited about the rare ball.
But... what's in the dream ball...
If I invite Darkrai to score a goal, will it throw a "Dark Hole" at me
"Please accept it, Mr. Lu." Zhengu said, "The habitat in this dream ball is a vast forest, and the dreams of trainers and Pokémon can be connected to each other... It's not just a simple 'capture' relationship."
Before this, Lu Ye had been struggling.
As a bodyguard, Darkrai and himself were equals, but once he invited it to score, the relationship would become subtly unbalanced.
My original intention was to provide Darkrai with a habitat similar to Poplar Town.
With a Poké Ball suitable for living, Darkrai doesn’t have to travel back and forth and can have a safe little home.
However, not all Pokémon need Poké Balls, and some even hate Poké Balls.
Lu Ye didn't know what Darkrai was thinking.
And it has been nearly a year since Darkrai traveled with him.
In Shuanglong City, it holds up the figure of a battleship, in Desert City, it fights desperately with Flame White Kyurem, and it lies down and chews cubes and listens to Meloetta singing "Oracion" with a face like DIO.
If you can—
Lu Ye also wants Darkrai.
Truly, stay...stay with this family.
The vast forests and surrounding dream energy in the dream ball are very suitable for Darkrai to live in.
At this moment, Darkrai is far away in Miare City, and will come all the way if necessary.
Lu Ye blocked Darkrai's perception, prepared himself to withstand the "Dark Hole", took a deep breath, and held the dream ball.
"Name your price, Dr. Zhengu!" Lu Ye's eyes were burning.
"Eh? Yes, it's for you..."
"Let's put it this way, just give me a friendly price!"
Teacher Lu decided to think carefully about his speech after returning to the coffee shop.
Then, after a long time, he invited Darkrai to score a goal!
"If it goes berserk, remember to protect me, Gengar."
Lu Ye looked at the dream ball in his palm and said.
"Koujie~(?)" Little Fatty Zi sipped Lu Ye.
"Also, Xiao Luo, remember to turn on the "Exchange Site" function!"
"Beep beep... I can't understand, Loto!Σ(?Д?;)"
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Monday, May 9th.
In the Kalos region, the city of Miare is hosting the week-long PTCG World Championship.
The contestants use the "holographic image communicator" and deck as their entry credentials, win points through battles, and compete for promotion!
In the current standings, Darko and his 'Darkrai Deck' are far ahead, drawing numerous compliments.
"This guy Dakoto seems to really have two divine beasts!"
"He also made it to the advanced level in the World Championships. After all, Darkrai and Latios are just too strong!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, what kind of beast man is this? He's clearly the Duel King!"
The city of Miare is filled with a lively atmosphere of playing cards, and players can be seen everywhere holding "holographic image communicators" to play card battles.
On the first day Lu Ye returned to Miare City, he couldn't help but sigh:
"It feels like the Duel City."
The coffee shop on the south street serves as the living courtyard of fantasy beasts, mythical beasts, and cute little ones, and the atmosphere is still lively and warm.
"I'm back."
Lu Ye greeted Tian Wuni who was standing on tiptoe and wiping the window with a rag.
Tian Wu Ni was startled at first, her red eyes revealed a smile, and she raised the corners of her mouth happily: "Yeah~"
Welcome store manager!
In the courtyard.
The low-profile version of the world's original tree, full of vitality, casts a green shade.
There is a shadow staying here, emitting a strong aura.
Darkrai leaned against a tree, folded his arms, white mist rolled around, and looked up at the blue sky with his deep blue eyes.
A whole year has passed since I started traveling with Lu Ye.
I settled down in this family, but sometimes I still dreamed about Poplar Town and Alicia.
Her smile was still bright, telling me to do what I thought was right, that I didn't have to wander around and could live in everyone's yard.
And sometimes... I would dream about Lu Ye.
For example, having a nightmare.
Darkrai shook his head slightly, his face stern, and when he turned his head, he saw the messenger bird landing in the courtyard.
"Woo~" The messenger bird carried a backpack on its shoulder and held a kettle in its hand, watering the flowers and plants.
After the Blastoise left, it entrusted the farmland to the most trustworthy little penguin.
Because Bird could not sense any evil thoughts from the messenger bird, the steady Turtle also made such a bold decision.
The sun was shining, the grass was thriving, and the messenger bird seemed very happy. It shook its white feathers and exhaled, "Woo!"
Okay, today's work is done!
"Messenger bird." A steady voice sounded.
The little penguin turned around and saw the extremely powerful Darkrai. It said:
"Why did you choose to stay here?"
The messenger bird was slightly stunned and tilted its head to think for a long time.
Why
Because the store manager is very nice to me and we have known each other since we were in Masaga Town.
Even though I can't be his Pokémon and fight for him, there are things that only I can do.
For example, express delivery, shipping, and sending gifts to everyone...
Darkrai looked at the little penguin in thought, his eyes flickering slightly.
As I recall, the Messenger Bird rejected Lu Ye's Poké Ball.
Not all Pokémon want to fight, enter the Poké Ball, and be captured by humans.
Some Pokémon are self-reliant and have also integrated into human society, treating humans as equals.
Even if they are not "conquered", the two sides can still form a bond.
Darkrai looked up at the blue sky, feeling melancholy.
Alicia, I've been dreaming about a forest a lot lately.
But the ones who accompanied me were Gengar, Blastoise, Sylveon... and Lu Ye.
My contract with him has expired, and the 'bond' is making me increasingly uneasy.
Alicia, I think I should leave here and go back to Poplar Town.
The next moment, Darkrai's pupils shrank slightly.
The golden white cloud under the sunlight turned into Alicia with golden braids.
She still smiled and said gently:
"Do what you think is right, Darkrai."
Darkrai's eyes were warm and he said hoarsely:
"Can I stay..."
"certainly."
Alicia hugged Darkrai, who was far from a fighting legend at that time. It was a weak, injured Darkrai who was hunted by humans and saved by Alicia.
"You can stay in our garden forever."
The sunlight was covered by dark clouds, the golden light dissipated, and Alicia's figure disappeared.
Darkrai remained silent for a long time, his expression cold and aloof. He slowly turned around and was slightly startled:
"Lu Ye..."
The black-haired young man's clothes were shaking, and he was holding a dream ball in his palm, with an unprecedented focus:
"The employee contract will not be renewed... Darkrai."
Lu Ye smiled and said:
"Stay."
Darkrai's eyes flickered slightly, he took a deep breath, and said in a cold voice:
"You want to get it for free?!"
"No way, there are plenty of golden cubes - little penguin, the same goes for you."
"Woo!" The messenger bird hid the watering can with its hands behind its back and smiled shyly.
Darkrai looked at the Poké Ball in Lu Ye's palm, frowned slightly, and said:
"Why do I feel a very familiar dream energy in this Poké Ball?"
"It's specially prepared for you." Lu Ye said, "The environment inside is a forest, and you can enter freely, including the "release button" is also controlled by you."
Darkrai was slightly distracted.
"I just..." Lu Ye paused and said, "I want you to stay."
"As my partner, friend, comrade-in-arms... and family."