In the afternoon, the sky is clear and the air is clear.
Xiaoye and Xiaotian are both free trainers who are full of mobility. They bought tonight's cruise tickets during lunch.
Of course, Xiaoye, who was accustomed to flying around on Pokémon, had no such plan——
"Fortunately, the bus has resumed traffic. I thought I had to walk the difficult mountain road again." Sitting in the last row of the bus, Xiao Ye scratched the little Pichu on her knees until she snored. He smiled at Xiaotian.
It doesn't matter if she travels alone. If she and Xiaotian are together, the road is the safest - the terrain of Mount Aso is so bad that it is famous throughout the Orange Islands. She doesn't want to drag her friends on the mountain road and cause them to break. leg.
"Isn't this a no-fly zone?" Xiaotian looked sideways at his friend.
"Well, I was just planning to look for traces of the Wind Thief at that time. Flying in openly would be a warning."
Xiaoye heard the Fire People talk about flight control issues after the incident, and explained smoothly, "Trainers are not allowed to fly on Pokémon in the Aso Mountains, but the towns below the mountain will not be affected, so don't worry."
The silver-haired boy blinked slowly, seeming to realize something, and asked tentatively, "Are you going to ride a Pokémon to Naipuru Island?"
Xiao Ye nodded and cast a "don't you?" look.
Xiaotian looked at her friend who was confused about the situation - she obviously felt that hanging her arms on her chest would not affect her flight at all - and said calmly, "You can't change into your cycling clothes now."
After thinking for a while, he added, "The air police patrols near Xiangju Island have been very intensive in the past two days - the minimum fine for violations is 30,000 yuan."
The purple-haired girl's expression immediately changed when she heard this, and she said seriously and firmly, "Let's take a boat."
Compared with buses or trams, cruise tickets are often more expensive, and the lowest price after discounts and promotions is more than 10,000. Fortunately, Xiaoye didn't spend much recently - rather, she couldn't even spend 1pd in the Valley of Flames. No souvenirs were purchased, and the original agreement to settle the room and board expenses before leaving was ignored. Yongzhen only received a cry from Yongzhen, "Don't kill our tourism industry." There is still a balance of more than 70,000 yuan in the card, so the payment The boat ticket is more than enough.
——At least it’s much more cost-effective than being caught by the air police and losing 30,000 yuan.
They purchased tickets for the "Sea Flame Horse" - this is a cruise ship that is very popular among trainers. It is said that there is a training room on the ship that can be used for free. It also occasionally holds battle competitions with very generous prizes. It departs from the Seven Islands in midsummer and will circle the Orange Islands for a full week. The two-day voyage from Xiangju Island to Naipuru Island is just a small part of it.
There were still several hours before departure, and the two of them were in no hurry to get to the dock. After lunch, Xiaoye went to Youhao Store to buy a batch of daily necessities.
In the Valley of Flames for more than a week, almost no food was consumed. All that needed to be replenished were things like the dragon Pokémon toothbrush that had been bald by the Charizard, the comb that had lost its teeth trying to smooth out the knotted fluff on the smooth European road, and the forest lizard's most recent toothbrush. Small odds and ends like the grass-flavored incense I like, and the ice-type Pokémon-specific environmental cooling balls that Snow Boy used up.
——In addition to Pokémon supplies, there is one more item on Saya's shopping list this time.
When the purple-haired girl walked out of the friendly store, she had completely changed her outfit.
In the past, she always wore the same style of white autumn sportswear. Now the color has not changed, but the appearance is completely different - the short-sleeved jacket and shorts that don't reach the knees are still pure white, with a light purple similar to her hair color on the fabric. Simple stripes are outlined to create a refreshing and neat aura. The braid tied around her right ear gently touched her cheek with the breeze, and the feathers tied on it became the only bright color on her body.
Compared with untimely long clothes and trousers, summer clothes are obviously more compatible with the Orange Islands - but the large and small scattered wounds and bandages on the exposed skin are a bit unsightly, making the boy in shorts instantly look like a fight-loving one. Delinquent boy.
When seeing his "new" friend, Xiaotian blinked in surprise.
The temperature in Zhenxin Town does not change much in the four seasons. He has long been accustomed to Xiaoye's consistent dressing style throughout the year. When he saw this, he gave Xiaoye a "you finally feel hot" look - unlike Xiaoye, Xiaotian had already When the temperature gets warmer, I change into summer clothes. Now I am wearing a blue and white mid-sleeve shirt and casual pants, which looks clean and cool.
Xiaoye responded with a firm smile, but her inner activities had already gone astray.
She didn't change into summer clothes because of the hot climate of the Orange Islands, but...
The smaller the clothing area, the smaller the chance of damage - said a poor man who scrapped two sets of sportswear in the Valley of Fire.
The daylight gradually moves westward.
After a simple dinner at the Pokémon Center, the two walked slowly along the coast, chatting while walking. The refreshing sea breeze blows in your face at dusk, taking away the heat of midsummer.
At 9:30 in the evening, Xiaoye and Xiaotian boarded the ship "Seagallop_Ferries" that shuttles between the Orange Islands and the Seven Islands all year round.
This is a large cruise ship with gorgeous decorations. The banquet hall on the first floor is brightly lit, and there is no shortage of food at any time. There are still people in it, changing glasses and talking happily. The guest rooms for tourists are located on the second floor, and above that is an open-air battle venue used for various competitions.
It was dark when the young people from Kanto boarded the cruise ship. After settling in the two-person guest room, they did not rush to wander around, but chose to rest early to recuperate.
The sea was calm tonight, and the ship was sailing smoothly. Even Riolu, who was dizzy while riding the bus, didn't feel any discomfort at all - unfortunately the bedroom was not spacious enough to release the eager Charizard.
The guest rooms, which are mainly wood-colored, have warm tones, the air is filled with a light scent of incense, and the light is just right and soft. The smaller Pokémon huddled on the soft carpet and rolled around for a while. It didn't take long for them to feel sleepy and yawn one after another - the carefree little guys like Snow Boy had already Sleeping in various strange positions. When the trainers who were chatting saw this, they also silently stopped talking.
The young humans and Pokémon closed their eyes on the sea in the middle of the night and gradually fell into a peaceful dream.
July 31st, early morning.
Sayo got up early and went to the deck to let the large Pokémon breathe some air.
Big Bird's injury has not healed and he cannot fly yet, so he stays with the trainer quietly, tilting his head from time to time to look at the girl's smiling expression——
Although it soon turned into a wry smile.
The fire-breathing dragon, which had been holding back all night, was surprisingly energetic. It circled crazily around the cruise ship like a windmill, its wings almost creating sparks from friction with the air. Because its posture was so crazy, even the observers on the ship were alarmed. Lai and the trainer made sure again and again that the fire-breathing dragon was not crazy or chaotic, but just naturally looked like he was going crazy with joy before leaving.
In comparison, the Gyarados swimming with the ship in the sea seemed much more stable.
There are many trainers on the Sea Flame Horse. Unlike ordinary cruise ships, guests' Pokémon are allowed to swim with the ship. As long as they do not collide with the ship, they will not be warned. Gyarados had experience living in the sea and had a strong ability to know its way around. Seeing that it swam so smoothly, Xiaoye simply let it roll and have fun in the deep blue water, planning to wait until night before taking it back into the ball to rest.
Of course, Charizard, who is crazy about joy, does not get such treatment. The cold trainer remained unmoved even after it showed a tearful and pitiful expression, and ruthlessly took it back when it returned to the ship.
——If you really let it run around like a Gyarados, Saya might have to go to the Johto area to look for it tomorrow.
The cold trainer went to the restaurant to have a rare breakfast that was not "Pokémon-centric" and brought a few snacks to his friend that he seemed to like. She opened the door and walked into the room. She saw that Xiaotian, who had gone to the infirmary early in the morning to queue up to get seasickness medicine for Pokémon, had also returned. He was holding a tea cup in one hand and a tablet in the other hand to watch videos.
Xiaoye poked her head curiously, "What are you looking at?"
The silver-haired boy pushed another cup of untouched black tea in front of Xiaoye, and then turned the tablet screen to the opposite side.
"Thanks-huh?"
Xiaoye looked at the familiar picture on the screen and wondered, "Why are you watching that day's live video again? - Here, your breakfast."
Xiaotian took the snack bag and glanced at the sharp-jointed right hand of the person opposite. He saw a thin layer of calluses on Xiaoye's palm - it was the look of a hand used to holding weapons.
At the same time, the boy caught a glimpse of the frozen picture on the screen. That inconspicuous ray of crystal blue was calmly and quickly moving through the jungle, bypassing obstacles and avoiding flames, leading the angry gods to the place where the trap was laid.
"I was just thinking..."
Actual combat is different from competition on the field. The combat situation and environment are more complex than the competition. Every move may determine one's life or death. He had carefully observed every detail of this "live broadcast battle" and saw clearly his friends running between the darkness and the jungle, cleverly avoiding the fire and blazing wind; or almost recklessly colliding head-on with the rock cannon, but still In this way, he successfully knocked down the sneak attacker on the top of the mountain into the lava.
He asked himself that he would never be able to make the same quick and accurate judgment as his friends under such a huge danger - that was a chasm-like gap that could not be bridged by temporary efforts and learning.
"You are really strong." Xiaotian said.
The compliment from the captain failed to make the vice-captain happy. Instead, his expression fell, "What are the people who beat me six to three in the Quartz League talking about..."
Xiaotian was suddenly speechless. The next moment, a variety of snacks were shoved in front of him, and with the background sound of "Drinking black tea on an empty stomach is not healthy", he had to swallow the complicated feelings back into his stomach and turn to breakfast.
There was a gentle breeze blowing over the sea in the early morning. Small waves hit the boat, causing the cruise ship to rock gently, which is not uncomfortable, but a bit fun.
Xiao Ye concentrated on experiencing the "swaying cruise" for the first time in her life with great interest. She put down her teacup and was thinking about making a training plan for the next few days when she saw that Xiaotian had already finished breakfast and took out a huge medical kit with ease.
"boom!"
The box landed on the table, making a sound like Bankelas falling from the sky.
Xiaoye: "...Is it bigger?"
Xiaotian: "Yes."
Seeing the captain giving her a Batman-like look, Xiaoye had no choice but to stand at attention and accept the criticism.
This situation has happened too many times among the "Four Dawn Elders" - Xiaoye and the Golden Retriever brothers and sisters are very "adventurous" people. They never care whether they are injured or not. They can forget about being burned in an instant. Go to the back of the head. As the only reliable person, Xiaotian had to follow his teammates conscientiously to perform healing work. As time went by, even the size of the medical kit was not enough for one person.
However, she had been exposed to the "captain's disapproving look.jpg" so many times that even Xiaoye had developed antibodies - anyway, as long as she cooperated, she would definitely not be crushed by Yan like her golden retriever brother.
Xiaoye, who is well versed in this, never mentioned any embarrassing remarks such as "I think you took too much medicine". She honestly cooperated with all the actions of the temporary team doctor. The medical examination form she received before and the medicine prescribed by the doctor were all accurate. Stand in line and wait for the captain to take it at any time.
Xiaotian pressed the lock and gently opened the splint on Xiaoye's left arm.
Topical medications that promote bone growth need to be sprayed on the injured area twice daily. After the splint was opened, the large bruises that had not dissipated were directly exposed to the air in a shocking way, making people subconsciously want to look away.
The young man carefully slowed down his movements and sprayed the cold potion on his friend's injured arm little by little.
"Will it hurt?"
Xiaoye looked up at Xiaotian's expression and replied: "Yes - it's about the same as having a headache that lasted for three days during the final exam."
Xiao Tian:"……"
The young man almost broke into eight pieces with a slightly worried expression. He paused and then asked with difficulty, "What on earth did you... do then?"
"The three of us formed a 'mutual aid team for underachievers' and vowed to dedicate our bodies and souls to the final exam, working non-stop and studying like polygons." The underachievers responded calmly, but their wandering eyes were still exposed. It made her feel unbearable to look back.
Xiaotian: "...Maybe you can ask me or Xiaomao to help?"
Xiaoye: "We invited Xiaomao to come at first. About an hour later, he was so angry that he cried."
Xiao Tian:"……"
Xiaoye: "We spent another two hours apologizing to him. So it's not cost-effective."
Xiao Tian:"…………"
Perhaps because he was shocked by the unyielding spirit of the underachievers, Xiaotian remained silent throughout the entire treatment process. It was probably because his language system had been overwhelmed by ellipses.
Until the medicine application work was coming to an end, the "unbearable memory" reminded Xiao Ye of something.
"Speaking of which, Xiaotian, when are you going to invite Xiaoyun to join us?"
Xiaotian hesitated for a moment and temporarily put down the cotton swab in his hand.
"I mentioned this to her a few days ago." He replied - and after saying the second half of the sentence, he unexpectedly saw a strange expression on Xiao Ye's face.
"Xiaoyun said that she is still hesitant and needs to think about it for a while."
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small theater:
Xiaomao: Ma Dongmei.
Xiaozhi: What winter plum?
Xiaomao: Ma Dongmei!
Xiaoyun: What kind of plum is Ma?
Xiaomao: Ma Dongmei! !
Xiao Ye: Ma Dong what?
Xiaomao: Ma Dongmei! ! !
Xiaozhi & Xiaoyun & Xiaoye: (in unison) (determined) Sun Honglei! ! !
Xiaomao:... (crying angrily)
