Chapter 40: Chapter 40:Leavanny's Gift
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"Dragonair~"
When Dragonair was still a Dratini, it would shed its skin every time it leveled up.
Natsume would collect the shed skin.
"Leavanny~"
After Natsume picked up Dragonair's skin, Leavanny called out to her.
Natsume looked at Leavanny and asked, "Are you saying you can help me make a piece of clothing?"
"Leavanny~"
Leavanny nodded.
Natsume remembered Leavanny's ability and became interested. "Alright."
Natsume handed the shed skin of Dragonair to Leavanny.
When Leavanny was still a Sewaddle, it would use leaves to make clothing for itself.
Thus, Leavanny had always been a favorite in the fashion world.
Leavanny first measured Natsume's body with its arms and then immediately used Leaf Blade to cut the dragon skin and began tailoring.
"Dragonair~"
Dragonair curiously leaned in closer.
It watched Leavanny working with its shed skin.
After finishing the cutting, Leavanny began to sew with the silk it produced.
Before long, a light blue jacket took shape in Leavanny's hands.
Leavanny looked at the jacket, then at Dragonair, considering for a moment before sewing a design of Dragonair about to take flight on the back of the jacket.
"Leavanny~"
Leavanny showed a satisfied expression as it handed the jacket to Natsume.
Natsume accepted the jacket with an astonished look.
Leavanny smiled gently at Natsume and urged her to try it on.
"Okay."
Natsume put on the Dragonair jacket.
The jacket felt very refreshing.
It was comfortable to wear and didn't feel stuffy at all.
"It fits perfectly."
Natsume said happily, "I really like this piece of clothing."
"Leavanny~"
Seeing that Natsume liked it, Leavanny displayed a happy expression and then returned to its nest.
Natsume glanced at Leavanny's grass nest.
Inside, there was a pile of fallen leaves that was gently glowing.
This was Leavanny's unique method of hatching eggs, using the heat from the fallen leaves to incubate Pokémon eggs.
Clearly, a Pokémon egg was hidden beneath that pile of fallen leaves.
"Servine~"
Servine reminded Natsume.
It's time to eat!
"Swadloon, do you think I have a good chance of convincing Leavanny and the others to come back with us?"
Swadloon pondered for a moment before responding, "Sewaddle~"
When it hatched, Leavanny had been here taking care of those Sewaddle.
Sometimes, it would also adopt weaker Pokémon and help them grow.
Leavanny had always been caring for other small Pokémon.
Swadloon felt that the chances were slim.
Natsume remained optimistic. "Even if the odds are low, at least we can give it a try."
"If nothing else, I can come back here often."
After thinking for a moment, Natsume added, "Or maybe I could buy some Pokémon eggs for Leavanny to help me hatch on the farm?"
Natsume truly wanted to bring this Leavanny home.
"Swadloon~"
Swadloon thought it would be great if Natsume could take everyone away.
"Then it's settled."
"Once we explore this area thoroughly, we'll focus on Leavanny."
"When that time comes, I'll be counting on you for help, Swadloon."
Minccino mimicked Natsume's tone and patted Swadloon. "Minccino~"
"Dragonair~"
Dragonair also wore an encouraging expression toward Swadloon.
Swadloon felt a bit confused as everyone looked at it.
What's going on?
Suddenly, the pressure felt overwhelming.
Natsume was in a joyful mood~
"Ralts~"
On a nearby tree branch, Ralts reappeared.
It sat there swinging its short legs, watching Natsume and the group.
Whoosh~
A gentle breeze passed by.
Arcanine's nose twitched slightly.
"Awooo!"
Arcanine suddenly stood up.
It was a strange but familiar scent!
It was that Pokémon from yesterday!
Natsume looked at Arcanine. "Are you saying you caught the scent of that Pokémon again?"
Arcanine nodded.
Natsume frowned slightly.
Am I being targeted?
"There it is."
"Awooo~"
Arcanine immediately dashed toward Ralts' location.
"Ralts."
Ralts was startled and instantly vanished from its spot.
Natsume, Dragonair, and the others all followed.
"Awooo~"
Arcanine stopped under a tree.
Natsume followed Arcanine's gaze.
"Awooo~"
Arcanine jumped up and bit off a slender tree branch.
That mysterious Pokémon had been sitting right on this branch.
Natsume picked up the branch and pondered, "It disappeared so quickly; it must have used Teleport."
Aside from a few exceptions, most Pokémon that can learn Teleport are Psychic-type Pokémon.
Abra?
No, Abra usually floats, and its size wouldn't allow it to sit on such a thin branch.
A small, slender Pokémon, Psychic-type.
Natu?
Suddenly, a small figure appeared in Natsume's mind.
"Ralts!"
Natsume looked excitedly at Arcanine. "Can you still smell it?"
Arcanine took a deep breath, carefully distinguishing the scent in the air.
Meanwhile, at a tree slightly farther away,
Ralts was starting to panic.
I've been discovered!