Chapter 202:Tsukimi Party on the Sea! Little Lugia Wants to Visit the Farm

Takamagahara Farm.

Lopunny and Sylveon held Dango or had Dango in their mouths, sitting on the edge of the farm cabin.

Above the bamboo grove, a full moon hung high.

The moonlight was bright and clear, casting a gentle, silvery glow over the land.

Morelull wandered around the farm, with ethereal spots of light flickering everywhere.

Noivern lay comfortably on the roof, accompanied by Woobat.

A group of Lapras leisurely drifted in the stream beside the bamboo grove.

Eevee and Sewaddle bounced around on the backs of the Lapras.

The Lapras had evidently become part of the farm, getting along well with everyone.

Whoosh~

The wind blew.

The autumn wind was always like this, cool and refreshing.

"Lopunny."

Lopunny, a bit melancholic, propped its chin up.

Lopunny gazed at the moon in the sky, then took a bite of its Dango.

Today was Tsukimi, and many people came to the farm bearing gifts.

Yet, Lopunny didn't feel happy, even a bit lonely.

Because Natsume hadn't returned yet.

"Lopunny."

Lopunny sighed.

"Sylveon?"

Sylveon suddenly stood up nearby, with a look of curiosity.

Next to the cabin, on the empty plot of land, a swirling space vortex appeared slowly.

Sylveon looked at the space vortex and seemed to realize something, excitedly nudging Lopunny.

Lopunny, puzzled, followed Sylveon's gaze.

Lopunny was taken aback at first, then quickly stood up.

The Pokémon on the farm had all seen Natsume activate teleportation arrays before.

The two Lopunny immediately rushed towards the successfully activated teleportation array with excitement.

At this moment, inside the Temple of the Sea.

Natsume looked at the opened passage and smiled, "See, I wasn't lying to you."

"The teleport portal to the farm has been opened."

"Lopunny."

Just as Natsume was talking to Manaphy, he heard two joyful cries.

Suddenly, a soft Lopunny leaped into Natsume's arms.

Natsume was initially surprised as he looked at the two Lopunny nuzzling their heads against him, acting playfully. Then he gently said, "Sorry, sorry, I stayed away longer than intended this time."

"Lopunny~"

Lopunny shook its head.

Lopunny said it was okay because Natsume always comes back.

"Sylveon~"

Sylveon also came running out from the teleportation portal.

"Sylveon~"

Like Lopunny, Sylveon excitedly jumped towards Natsume.

"Hold on, Sylveon, I don't have free hands to catch you right now."

"Sylveon~"

Sylveon didn't care and in no time, Natsume was overwhelmed by the Eevees, falling to the ground.

"Alright, alright, everyone, get down now."

Natsume chuckled as he got up and gently took Sylveon down from his head.

"Meltan~"

A group of Meltan came walking out as well.

Natsume laughed as he watched more and more farm Pokémon emerge from the teleportation portal, "So everyone's here."

"Larvitar."

Larvitar raised its hand, making its presence known.

"Zoroark."

Zorua flipped over, then transformed into Manaphy.

"Manaphy~"

Seeing all its companions arriving, Manaphy excitedly ran toward Larvitar and Zorua.

"Meltan"

A Meltan tapped on a metal lamppost inside the temple.

"Manaphy!"

Initially cheerful, Manaphy was suddenly startled, jumping up and quickly pulling Meltan away.

"Meltan~"

Meltan said, "Let me have just one bite, just one."

"No way!"

Manaphy shook its head repeatedly, "You already have plenty of minerals to eat, don't eat my temple."

"Meltan."

Another Meltan tapped on the metal door of the palace.

Seeing this crowd of Meltans pouring in, Manaphy became anxious.

A strong Inner Focus spread instantly.

The Meltans were all caught by Manaphy's Psychic and tossed into the sea.

Natsume watched the Meltans floating in the sea and laughed, "You guys really shouldn't think of everything as food."

"Audino."

Audino and Chansey approached Natsume.

They were concerned about whether any Pokémon were injured.

"If there's anyone, it would be this one."

Natsume took out a Poké Ball.

"Come out, Silvally."

Bang~

With a flash of red light, Silvally was released from the Poké Ball by Natsume.

It was still in an unconscious condition at the moment.

"Chansey."

Seeing Silvally's state, Chansey and Audino immediately became nervous and began checking Silvally's body.

"Infernape~"

From the teleport portal, farm Pokémon continued to emerge.

The next one out was Infernape.

Infernape shook the flames on its head and curiously looked around.

Beside Infernape, a Combusken followed.

"Combusken!"

Natsume walked up to Combusken and gestured to indicate its height, saying, "You've evolved, little one."

"Combusken!"

"Lopunny~"

Lopunny told Natsume that not only had Combusken evolved during this time, but Aron had finally evolved into Lairon as well.

"Lopunny!"

As Lopunny spoke, Sirfetch'd and Lairon appeared from the portal.

"Dragonite~"

Dragonite stepped forward to greet everyone.

"Dratini~"

Dratini looked at everyone with a mix of nervousness and curiosity.

"Frogadier!"

Frogadier instinctively stood up straight.

Frogadier noticed that everyone looked quite strong.

"Wartortle~"

Wartortle patted Frogadier to encourage it not to be so tense.

"Wartortle~"

Wartortle then took the initiative to introduce Frogadier and Dratini to everyone.

"Dragonite~"

Dragonite exchanged a few words with Natsume and then flew toward the teleport portal first.

Dragonite was going back to get some Springy Mushrooms.

Natsume looked at Dragonite and said, "Make sure to bring back plenty."

"Since everyone is here, let’s hold a Tsukimi party on the sea."

"Dragonite~"

At this moment, Watanabe also took notice of the Pokémon gathered around Natsume.

He stared at Natsume in shock and asked, "Natsume, what's going on?"

"These are all Pokémon from your farm, right?"

"How did they end up here?"

Natsume looked at Watanabe and explained, "It seems to be the ability of the temple."

"It can open teleport portals to other places."

Watanabe didn’t think much of it and accepted it without question.

Watanabe exclaimed, "I see."

"It truly lives up to its name as the Temple of the Sea, having such a power."

"Whoo~"

Little Lugia was also drawn over by the farm Pokémon.

Little Lugia curiously examined Larvitar and the others.

These were Pokémon it had never seen before.

Natsume looked at the curious little Lugia and said, "Do you want to play with everyone?"

"Lugia~"

Little Lugia quickly nodded in agreement.

"Wartortle."

Natsume called out to Wartortle, "Come over and greet the new friend."

"Wartortle~"

Wartortle walked up to little Lugia, enthusiastically took its hand, and then led it into the center of the farm Pokémon.

Wartortle had always been lively and had a strong charisma.

"Lopunny, let's go."

Natsume picked up both Lopunny and said, "We need to head back to bring over the Dango."

"Lopunny~"

Onami approached Natsume and said, "I’ll help too."

"Okay~"

Natsume, along with Lopunny, Gardevoir, and Onami, stepped into the teleportation portal.

As they passed through the portal, the sound of the sea breeze and waves instantly disappeared.

It was quiet around them.

The lights of the cabin were on.

Natsume took a deep breath; the air was filled with floral fragrance, a mix of bamboo grove and earth.

"Back again."

"Pidgeot~"

Pidgeot flapped its wings and flew toward Natsume.

Natsume looked at Pidgeot and said, "Long time no see, Pidgeot."

"Pidgeot~"

"Pidgeot, go out to the sea and find everyone."

Pidgeot followed Natsume's gaze toward the teleport portal.

It nodded, then flew in with a group of Pidgeotto and Pidgey.

Cyclizar, lying at the doorway, stood up as Natsume approached the cabin.

"Cyclizar, how have you been lately?"

"Cyclizar~"

Natsume chuckled, "Really? Sounds like you’re doing well."

"Lopunny~"

Lopunny ran into the house.

Natsume followed and entered the farm cabin.

Inside the room, not much had changed, except for a pile of Dango.

All the Dango had been sent over by Kiko and the others.

Cinccino was lying on a box of Dango packaging, angrily wiping away the footprints left by one of the Eevees.

“Cinccino.”

Natsume approached and picked up the box of Dango, smiling, “Let’s not be so serious today; come join everyone for some fun.”

Cinccino looked at the box that was almost clean and showed a very pained expression.

“Alright, finish wiping it down first.”

Natsume, feeling helpless, handed the box back to Cinccino.

“Kirlia~”

Cinccino happily took it, then climbed on top to clean it diligently.

“Cinccino?”

Suddenly, Cinccino blinked and quickly lifted its head to look at Natsume.

“Cinccino!”

Cinccino excitedly leaped towards Natsume.

Natsume couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Wow, it took you a while to realize I was back."

“Kirlia~”

Onami smiled while watching the scene from the side, saying, “It’s clear that everyone really likes Natsume.”

“It’s such an enviable relationship.”

Natsume replied, “I did really stay away for a bit longer this time.”

“So that’s why everyone reacted this way.”

As Natsume spoke, he walked to the window and looked out at Florges in the garden.

Florges looked surprised to see Natsume, then started walking over.

“Florges~”

Natsume smiled at Florges and said, “Yes, I’m back.”

“Let’s all go out and have some fun today.”

“We’ll head to the sea.”

“Flabébé~”

The Flabébé also floated over.

They landed on the windowsill.

Natsume smiled at the Flabébé, saying, “Of course, you’re all invited too.”

“Let’s all go together.”

Natsume placed the Dango outside the door and turned to Cyclizar on his back.

“Let’s go, I’ll need your help with this.”

“Cyclizar~”

The other Pokémon from the farm also received Gardevoir’s telepathy.

They rushed from various parts of the farm towards the teleport portal at the cabin's empty plot of land.

Sandslash, Glaceon from the ice cellar, Heracross, Beedrill, Combee, and even Miltank and Scyther.

They all gathered here, ready to follow Natsume into the Temple of the Sea.

“Everyone~”

Natsume raised the Dango in his hand and smiled at them, “The Dango contest between farm Pokémon and ocean Pokémon is about to begin!”

Primarina blew bubbles that enveloped the Dango.

“Here we go.”

Natsume threw the bubble-wrapped Dango towards the sea.

“Wailmer~”

A Wailmer leaped out of the water's surface, opening its mouth to take a bite.

“Heracross!”

Heracross immediately used Quick Attack without hesitation.

In the ocean, a Tentacool fired a Water Gun.

However, the Water Gun was blocked by Sirfetch’d’s shield.

Inside the temple, lively music filled the air.

This was because Rotom was flying around with a speaker.

Larvitar, hiding next to a rock in the temple, signaled for silence toward the passing Rotom.

Larvitar was playing hide and seek with Manaphy and the others in the temple.

“Manaphy~”

Manaphy and little Lugia suddenly appeared behind Larvitar.

“Larvitar.”

Larvitar jumped in surprise and then angrily chased after Rotom.

“This has nothing to do with me, Rotom.”

Rotom shouted as it ran away.

Onami, along with her water-type Pokémon, arrived at the highest point of the temple.

They stood at the edge and jumped into the sea.

Natsume watched as Onami dove, feeling like he was witnessing a dance in the air.

They fell into the waves and surfaced, laughing joyfully with the surrounding water-type Pokémon.

Watanabe seemed to have had a bit too much to drink.

He was excitedly chasing after Wartortle with a bottle of alcohol, wanting to be its buddy.

Floatzel struggled to hold him back.

“Milotic~”

Cheers erupted from the sea.

Natsume's thrown Dango was caught by Milotic.

Natsume smiled, “Well done.”

“Now, the second round begins.”

Another piece of Dango was thrown into the sky by Natsume.

This piece of Dango shimmered under the moonlight.

Bam~

“Scyther!”

All the Scyther took to the air.

A group of Mantine also jumped high out of the water.

The sound of their movements collided together.

Cheers and laughter from the Pokémon blended with the wind, all merging into the light.

Until the Dango thrown into the air transformed into a slowly rising red sun.

“Eevee~”

A night had passed, and the tired Eevees lay sleeping soundly on the temple floor.

Natsume sat atop the Tower of the Sea, with rolling waves beneath him.

Lopunny was curled up on Natsume's lap.

Natsume gently stroked Lopunny's body, holding a bottle of soda, watching the red sun climb higher.

“Our mission has been a complete success.”

Onami sat down next to Natsume.

“Yeah.”

Natsume finished his drink and looked ahead with a smile, saying, “It feels like our day at sea was just yesterday.”

“Even though we’ve encountered so much.”

The light of the sunrise bathed Natsume, making him appear golden.

Onami gazed at Natsume in that moment, suddenly lost in thought, then leaned in toward his lips.

They felt warm and moist.

After a long while, they parted.

Natsume looked into Onami's eyes, filled with tenderness.

“Lopunny.”

Lopunny rubbed its eyes.

Natsume lowered his head to look at Lopunny and said, “If you’re tired, you can rest for a bit; it’s still early.”

“Dodrio~Dodrio~Dodrio~”

Just as Natsume was speaking, a loud cry suddenly echoed.

Dodrio, even out at sea, reliably let out its call.

"Lopunny."

Lopunny instantly woke up.

The Exeggutor that had been disturbed turned to look at Dodrio.

The next moment.

Plop~

Dodrio appeared in the water.

"Manaphy."

Manaphy walked over to Natsume.

Natsume gently patted Manaphy's little head and smiled, "It's time to wrap things up."

Natsume looked at the farm Pokémon and said, "Let’s line up to head back to the farm."

"Eevee~"

The Eevees were the first to line up.

Morelull yawned as they returned to the farm, probably ready to fall asleep soon after.

The number of Pokémon in the temple dwindled, and the ocean Pokémon gradually dispersed as well.

"Lugia~"

Little Lugia naturally joined the line.

As little Lugia watched Wartortle and the others step into the teleport portal, just when it was about to enter too, Lugia stopped it.

Little Lugia looked up at Lugia.

Lugia shook its head.

Tears welled up in little Lugia’s eyes.

"Wah.~"

Little Lugia cried out loudly.

This made Lugia feel quite troubled.

Natsume smiled at Lugia and said, "Why not let little Lugia come play at the farm with me for a few days?"

"I'll definitely make sure it’s returned safely."

Lugia looked at Natsume.

"Don’t worry; my farm is very safe."

Lugia shook its head.

It didn't feel reassured, so Lugia decided to accompany Natsume to his farm after all.

"Alright then."

Soon, everyone left.