Pokémon: The Journey of Ordinary People

The next two days were spent on the journey.

We finally arrived in Cerulean City before noon on the third day, but fortunately the weather was good and it didn't rain again.

The first thing Zhang Yu did when he arrived in Hualan City was to buy rain gear.

After replenishing the daily necessities needed for the journey, he came to the Hualan Gym again.

Just as I was about to knock on the door, I found a notice posted on it: Sorry, the gym will suspend challenges today. The gym owner will participate in an underwater ballet performance. Those who are interested in watching can go to the Cerulean Aquarium.

Zhang Yu was a little disappointed and turned around to leave.

"Hey - uncle, are you here to challenge the Cerulean Gym?"

A familiar voice came from the side.

Zhang Yu turned around and found that it was the little girl Xiaoxia whom he met last time.

"Eh? Hello, Xiaoxia, aren't you going to the aquarium to perform with your sisters?"

Could it be that the three sisters were so busy performing that they forgot about Xiaoxia?

"I'm not going! They always ask me to be a mermaid. I want to be a water Pokémon master, not swim around in the water like a clown."

Xiaoxia crossed her arms and said with a look of disgust.

"..."

This is the rebellious period at such a young age...

"Xiaoxia! Why are you here? My elder sisters have been looking for you for a long time!"

A blue-haired woman suddenly appeared from behind and picked up Xiaoxia.

"Woooaa! Let me go! I don't want to perform!"

Xiaoxia was startled and twisted her body desperately, trying to get off Acorus.

"Forehead……"

Zhang Yu looked at everything happening in front of him with embarrassment, he had no idea what he should say to ease the situation.

Acorus looked helpless and could only try to seduce Xiaoxia with delicious food: "Xiaoxia, be good, as long as you obey and perform, sister will buy you your favorite Duoduo ice cream!"

However, Xiaoxia ignored Acorus' suggestion and continued crying.

"Well... since it's not convenient to challenge the gym today, I'll leave first..."

Seeing the chaotic scene, Zhang Yu thought it would be better for him to leave first.

At this moment, Changpu finally noticed Zhang Yu who was waiting on the side.

"I'm sorry, my sister is a little willful and made a fool of herself. We are performing today and it is really not convenient for her to accept the challenge..." As Acorus said this, he stood up holding Xiaoxia in his arms.

However, Acorus suddenly thought of something and a smile appeared on his face.

"Hey! You are the challenger, right? Well, Xiaoxia, if your sister asks you to fight against the challenger, will you be obedient?" Acorus looked at the sister in her arms expectantly.

Hearing this, Xiaoxia suddenly became obedient.

"Really? Second sister, please don't lie to me!"

"Of course it's true! You can do it, right? Um, challenger." Chang Pu didn't have time to ask Zhang Yu's name.

"My name is A-Yu. I don't mind, but Xiao-Xia is so young..."

When Zhang Yu heard that Xiaoxia wanted to fight him, he looked at the little girl who was probably only 6 years old and wondered if he was bullying a child.

"Hey, don't underestimate her because she's small. Xiaoxia is the one with the highest fighting talent among the four of us sisters!"

In order to appease Xiaoxia, Acorus gave her some praise.

"Hey! Second sister is right! Let's go and perform! The sooner we go, the sooner we'll be back!"

The kid's temper came and went quickly, and he jumped off Acorus and ran quickly towards the aquarium.

"Hey - wait for me, Xiaoxia. This kid is always so impatient... Um, Ayu, if you're not in a hurry, you can also come and watch our performance! I'll excuse myself first."

After saying this, Acorus also rushed to the aquarium.

Since there was nothing to do, Zhang Yu followed the two and went to watch the performance.

They soon arrived at the aquarium. There were already many visitors waiting at the door. Changpu took Zhang Yu and entered through the staff passage next to it.

The aquarium has a large space, with a huge pool in the middle surrounded by glass. There are already many water Pokémon waiting inside.

Zhang Yu was arranged to sit in the backstage because he agreed to Changpu's request.

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"Xia Xia! Don't be so willful next time!"

Big sister Mudan has a headache because this little sister is so naughty.

"Okay, okay, I got it." Xiaoxia stuck out her tongue and looked at her second sister expectantly.

Acorus gave her an OK gesture.

"At this time, the third sister Yinghua gently pushed open the door and said softly: "Sister, we can get ready to go on stage. The performance is about to begin."

"Okay, let's go!"

Several people changed into their performance costumes and came to the stage.

The audience below has already taken their seats waiting for the performance.

The eldest sister Mudan first expressed her gratitude to the audience, then nodded behind her, and the lights dimmed instantly.

Stars appeared in the pool, and the four sisters jumped into the water one by one. Accompanied by music, they interacted with Pokémon such as the little sea lion and starfish, performing a Pokémon version of the Little Mermaid.

Of course the mermaid is Xiaoxia. Although she controls herself very well, Zhang Yu can still see that she is not used to such a cute image.

“Children nowadays have their own personalities.”

The Satoshi and Shamo I met back then, as well as the Misty now, all have distinct personalities, instead of spending all their time studying and looking like adults at a young age.

The performance lasted for two hours. After the last scene, all the lights were turned on, and the four sisters and all the Pokémon bowed to the audience.

"It's so great! It's definitely a good idea to come to Cerulean City to watch the show!"

"I love big sister Peony so much!"

...

The audience also cooperated by clapping and cheering.

After the performance, Xiaoxia took her elder and second sisters and ran to Zhang Yu excitedly.

"Big sis! Can I join the battle now?"

Xiaoxia looked up at Mudan.

"Oh, there's really nothing I can do about you..." Mudan glanced at Acorus with a reproachful look. She didn't expect that her second sister would agree to Xiaoxia's outrageous request.

"Hehe, I just want Xiaoxia to be obedient..." Acorus smiled embarrassedly.

"Ayu, thank you for agreeing to compete. Otherwise, this performance might not have been completed successfully. Then please follow me next."

Zhang Yu nodded and followed the three people's steps and returned to the Hualan Gym.

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The Cerulean Gym Tournament is similar to the Dark Gray Gym Tournament, except for the venue.

This side is a large pool with several platforms in the water for non-water-type Pokémon to stand on.

"You came alone this time..." Mudan remembered that there was a girl with Zhang Yu last time, but she didn't ask much. It's better not to meddle in other people's affairs.

Xiaoxia couldn't wait to stand on the opposite side.

"Hehe! Let me show you how powerful the future Water Pokémon Master is!"

Although the opponent was a child, Zhang Yu did not underestimate it. It was a competition! He had to take it 100% seriously!

"Very Queen! It's decided to be you!"

"Da Fu!" A red light flashed, and the Queen of Flowers landed accurately on the platform.

If you don't use the attribute restraint, you are a fool.

Xiaoxia took Mudan's Poké Ball and threw it out.

"You're my partner today! Come on, little sea lion!"

Xiaoxia shouted with full energy.

A white sea lion with its tongue hanging out floated in the water.

"Booooo~" Looking back at Xiaoxia, the little sea lion nodded and responded to her call.