Mt Moon ( Part - 2 )

After catching the Crystal Onix, Ethan released him to marvel at his beauty.

On the other side, the Crystal Onix looked at Ethan, acknowledging him as his new trainer.

After receiving permission, Onix dove back into the lake and returned with dozens of shining crystals, eager to share them with Ethan.

Though unsure of their value, Ethan agreed to take them later, asking Onix to hide them for now.

Onix quickly complied, hiding the stones before happily returning to his Poké Ball.

Ethan, still overjoyed, hugged Eevee. "We'll have a grand feast tonight with all our Pokémon!" he declared.

As they made their way towards the cave's exit, Ethan marveled at the intricate formations of stalactites and stalagmites around him.

The sound of dripping water echoed through the cavern, creating a serene ambiance.

Small pools of water reflected the shimmering crystals embedded in the cave walls, casting a soft, ethereal glow.

Reaching the spot where he had started, Ethan decided to camp there due to his exhaustion.

He set up camp and began preparing food.

Although he couldn't provide Onix with the best food right now, he managed to offer a basic Steel-type diet, which was still a delicacy to the Crystal Onix and the other Pokémon.

He even prepared Pokéblocks as a treat, especially crafting some delicious fairy-type Pokéblocks for Eevee, who had a particular liking for them.

"Alright, team," Ethan said, looking at his Pokémon. "We deserve a good meal after today's adventure. "

"Eevee, you've been amazing." He placed a bowl of Pokéblocks in front of her. "Eat up, girl."

Eevee, always enthusiastic about food, nuzzled Ethan's leg, prompting him to laugh. "You've earned this, Eevee."

Scyther stood nearby, eyeing Ethan with a mix of curiosity and anticipation.

"Don't worry, Scyther, I haven't forgotten about you." Ethan tossed a few specially made Pokéblocks that Scyther eagerly caught mid-air with his blades.

"Spea!" chirped Spearow, flapping his small wings.

"And for you, little guy," Ethan smiled, setting down a smaller bowl of food for Spearow. "You're growing stronger every day."

As his Pokémon enjoyed their meal.

He glanced at the Crystal Onix, who seemed content even with the basic food. "We'll get you something better soon,"

Ethan promised. "This is just the beginning."

As he worked, Ethan's thoughts drifted to the journey ahead. "I can't believe how lucky we got today," he mused to himself.

"Well, I should be the first trainer to catch a Crystal Onix."

While they were eating, a tiny Cleffa appeared. Its eyes sparkled as it looked at the fairy-type Pokéblocks in Ethan's hand.

Cleffa looked lost and a bit lonely, likely separated from its group and wandering through the cave alone.

Ethan smiled and gestured for the Cleffa to come forward. The Cleffa approached timidly, and Ethan handed it some fairy Pokéblocks.

Cleffa found them delicious and quickly ate them, looking at Ethan again with eyes that seemed to say, "More, please!"

Ethan chuckled and handed the rest of the fairy Pokéblocks to the Cleffa, who soon finished them all.

Ethan wondered how such a small creature could eat so much. When Cleffa looked at him with starry eyes again,

he sighed and said, "Sorry, Cleffa, those were all the Pokéblocks I had."

Cleffa's eyes reddened, and it began to cry like a baby, making Ethan sweat nervously. To calm the crying Cleffa, he patted its head and said, "Hey, don't worry. We can make more Pokéblocks."

Cleffa's tears stopped, and it watched eagerly as Ethan began making more Pokéblocks.

"Man, how did I end up making Pokéblocks in the middle of a cave?" he mused aloud, smiling at the absurdity of it all. "But I guess this little one deserves it."

After about ten minutes of continuous Pokéblock making, Cleffa finally stopped eating.

Ethan thought to himself, "how does this little thing even eat that much?"

With a full belly, Cleffa jumped onto Ethan's lap and cuddled up, falling asleep almost immediately.

Ethan smiled, gently petting the sleeping Cleffa and feeling a sense of peace and accomplishment. "You're quite the eater, aren't you?" he whispered, more to himself than to anyone else.

As the night wore on, Ethan's Pokémon began to settle down. Eevee curled up at his side, while Spearow found a perch on a low branch nearby.

Scyther remained vigilant but seemed relaxed. Ethan looked around at his Pokémon family, feeling a deep sense of contentment.

"Tomorrow, we head to Cerulean City," he told them softly. "But for tonight, let's rest up. You've all done great today."

Eevee nuzzled closer, and Ethan stroked her fur. "Goodnight, everyone," he said, lying back and staring up at the starry sky visible through the gaps in the cave's ceiling.

His Pokémon echoed his sentiment with their soft, sleepy sounds, and soon, the only sound in the cave was the gentle breathing of friends dreaming of their next adventure.

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After sleeping with Cleffa in his embrace and Eevee by his side, Ethan woke up in the morning to the gentle nudges of Cleffa, who seemed to be hungry again.

He chuckled, seeing this little gluttonous fellow, and sat up, stretching his arms.

"Good morning, Cleffa," he greeted warmly. "You sure have an appetite, don't you?"

Cleffa looked at him with wide, expectant eyes.

Ethan rummaged through his bag and pulled out some tasty Pokémon food, placing it in front of Cleffa.

The little Pokémon eagerly began to eat, making Ethan smile.

As Cleffa ate, Ethan thought about the bond they had started to form.

He watched the little Pokémon munch happily and then decided to address the question on his mind.

"Hey, Cleffa," Ethan said softly, catching the Pokémon's attention.

"I've been thinking... Would you like to come with me on my journey? We could have more adventures together, and I'll make sure you always have plenty of Pokéblocks."

Cleffa tilted its head, considering Ethan's words. Ethan reached into his bag and pulled out a Pokéball, showing it to Cleffa.

"You can stay here if you want, but if you want to come with me, just touch this."

Cleffa looked at the Pokéball for a moment, then at Ethan.

With a decisive nod, Cleffa tapped the Pokéball with its tiny hand.

In a flash of red light, Cleffa was captured, and the Pokéball clicked shut, signaling a successful capture.

Ethan smiled, picking up the Pokéball. "Welcome to the team, Cleffa," he said warmly. "I'm glad you decided to join us."

He released Cleffa from the Pokéball, and the little Pokémon immediately jumped into his arms, nuzzling him affectionately.

Eevee, who had been watching from Ethan's side, huffed in mock jealousy but quickly wagged her tail and gave an approving nod.

Ethan stood up, holding Cleffa and looking around at his Pokémon. "Alright, everyone, let's get ready for the day. We've got a lot of ground to cover to reach Cerulean City."

After packing up their camp and making sure everything was in order, Ethan and his Pokémon set off.

The path ahead was lush with greenery, the morning sun casting a warm glow on the dew-kissed grass.

Birds chirped melodiously, and the fresh scent of nature filled the air.