Chapter 289:The Migrating Altaria Flock

"I've got a feeling!"

Aiko, after hearing Natsume's words, couldn't contain her excitement. "So, are we all heading to the Unova region next to save Meloetta?!"

"Just like in the movies!"

Misuzu, clearly more mature than Aiko, interjected, "I think it's probably not that simple."

"The fact that they've been able to lock down the Giant Chasm Forest for over three months suggests that the people I encountered are definitely not ordinary poachers."

"If Gym Leader Natsume were to go, it would probably be quite dangerous."

As Misuzu spoke, Zacian had quietly approached without anyone noticing.

"Zacian~"

"Sounds like something interesting is going on~"

Natsume glanced at Zacian and smiled slightly. "It's indeed not that simple."

"But you don't need to worry too much."

"Anyway, I'll first ask my friends in the Rangers to gather more detailed information about the situation there."

"And before that, let's finish the Harvest Festival here on the farm."

Misuzu nodded slightly. "Then I'll trouble Gym Leader Natsume."

Aiko sighed with a hint of disappointment. "What a shame."

Natsume suddenly noticed that Aiko had rushed out without wearing much.

"You seem to have come out in a bit of a hurry."

Aiko looked down, then glanced at Natsume's gaze and stuck out her tongue slightly. "When I heard something like this, of course, I couldn't sit still."

"Uh, I'll go back to my room and change first."

After saying that, Aiko quickly ran back into the house.

Natsume turned to Misuzu. "Well, please continue your meal."

"Later, Lopunny and the others can show you around the farm."

As Natsume spoke, he hugged the two Lopunny and smiled. "They really like your movies and songs."

"Lopunny~"

Misuzu looked at Lopunny and smiled softly. "I'm glad you all like me."

"Lopunny~"

While Natsume was chatting with Misuzu and Lopunny, a commotion suddenly erupted outside.

"Dragonite~"

"Flygon!"

Dragonite and Flygon suddenly took to the sky.

"Altaria~"

A long cry from an Altaria echoed through the sky.

Natsume stood by the window and looked up.

"It's Altaria."

Natsume's body instantly disappeared from the spot and reappeared in front of Dragonite and Flygon.

"Altaria~"

As soon as Natsume appeared, a Swablu from the Altaria flock let out a happy cry upon seeing him.

"Swablu~"

Natsume looked at Swablu and smiled. "It's you, little one."

"You've already flown here, huh."

"Swablu~"

Swablu landed on Natsume's head, warm and fluffy, like a cozy hat.

"Everyone."

Natsume addressed the Altaria flock. "If you don't mind, why not stay here with us for a few days?"

"The farm is currently hosting a Harvest Festival, so it'll be quite lively."

The Altaria exchanged glances, and then the largest one among them, the leader, nodded at Natsume.

They accepted Natsume's invitation.

Natsume had always been fond of the Altaria family.

Their feathers were warm, and their voices were soothing.

Just looking at them gave a sense of healing.

"Dragonite, Flygon, go get some Hearty Grains for the Altaria to eat."

"Dragonite~"

Dragonite acknowledged and then waved to the Altaria.

The Altaria followed Dragonite and Flygon as they flew downward.

Natsume patted the Swablu on his head. "Let's go."

"I'll take you for a tour down below."

"Swablu~"

After the morning and the first day of the harvest, the Pokémon on the farm had already started bustling with activity.

Sirfetch'd and the others were doing their morning training.

Sandslash, Scyther, and Kabutops had already begun harvesting the Hearty Grains.

Piles of bundled straw were stacked together, forming small haystacks.

Ryosuke, who had set up a tent here last night, was now packing up his belongings.

His Pokémon were also helping out.

"Good morning."

Natsume descended from the sky and asked, "Did you have a good time yesterday?"

"Of course."

Ryosuke looked up at Natsume and smiled. "If I ever decide to settle down, I think a place like this would definitely be my home."

"However..."

Ryosuke added, "I don't think I'll be stopping anytime soon."

"It seems you have a very determined life direction."

"That's for sure."

Ryosuke leaned against Lickilicky and smiled. "My goal is to travel to every corner of this world with my partners."

As Ryosuke spoke, Lickilicky's tongue licked his face again.

"You rascal, I just washed my face!"

Ryosuke grabbed Lickilicky's tongue and stuffed it back into its mouth, grumbling, "Although I'd love to challenge Gym Leader Natsume today..."

"I think it would be more fun if I could win the Farm Festival championship first and then challenge you."

"So, I'm heading to Morimachi for a battle next."

The Farm's Hearty Grains Cup officially began today in Morimachi.

Ryosuke had signed up for the competition.

After all, the reward of a Dynamax Band was quite tempting for any trainer.

Natsume looked at Ryosuke and smiled. "Winning first place won't be easy."

"I believe in my partners!"

Ryosuke chuckled, then suddenly yelled, "You rascal, I'm putting you back in your Poké Ball!"

"Lickilicky~"

Natsume watched the scene and smiled softly. "You two really get along well."

On the farm, Sandslash and the others had already cleared a large area.

"Good morning, Sandslash."

Natsume walked past Ryosuke and his Pokémon, heading toward Sandslash.

"Sandslash~"

Sandslash neatly stacked the harvested Hearty Grains.

"Swablu~"

Swablu imitated Natsume's gesture and waved its wings at Sandslash.

Sandslash looked curiously at the Swablu on Natsume's head.

"This little one is Swablu. It and its flock just flew over from Towada Lake."

"Sandslash."

Sandslash suddenly understood.

If they had migrated, they must have been short on food during the journey.

Sandslash immediately offered some Hearty Grains to Swablu.

"Swablu~"

Swablu flew off Natsume's head.

Natsume watched as Swablu landed in Sandslash's hands, which were holding the Hearty Grains, and gently opened its beak.

The weather today was perfect.

Under the sunlight, the Hearty Grains shimmered with a golden glow.

Swablu's body was as blue as the sky and as white as the clouds.

When the wind blew, Swablu's cotton-like feathers swayed along with the clouds above and the Hearty Grains around them.

Today was another day full of hope.