Much like how Stand Users are drawn to one another,
those with similar experiences often resonate with each other and become fast friends.
Many of the Pokémon at Natsume's farm were forced to leave their original homes due to unexpected disasters.
The Gardevoir family lost their forest when it died off.
The Emolga were displaced after a sudden rise in temperature made their habitat uninhabitable.
As for the Bounsweet herd, their plight was even more tragic.
A powerful and mysterious Pokémon claimed their entire forest, driving all its inhabitants away to seek refuge elsewhere.
"Alright, thank you so much."
While the Gardevoir family shared their experiences, Natsume ended his phone call.
The platform had just called to confirm some basic details and the farm's location.
They informed him that by the afternoon, the two Pokémon herds he had purchased—along with a few Gogoat—would be delivered to the farm,
along with various supplies he'd ordered.
Since the Ampharos herd's original farm was shutting down, they decided to sell everything off, including all their equipment.
Natsume had picked out and bought some of it.
Having familiar items from their old home would help the Ampharos feel more at ease.
As for the Wooloo, caring for them was no simple task.
Beyond dietary needs, their daily care required regular inspections and adjustments.
It wasn't an easy job.
Fortunately, the farm now had a team of psychic prodigies.
With the help of the Gardevoir family, everything should go much more smoothly.
"This is what it means to finally be on the right track."
Now with berry orchards, crop fields, and Pokémon capable of production,
the farm felt complete. Before, it always felt like something was missing.
"From now on, I'll be counting on all of you."
Natsume turned to the Gardevoir family, who were still chatting with their new friends.
'No problem at all,' Gardevoir nodded, finding it a trivial matter.
For others, being put to work right after arriving at the farm might have been unpleasant.
But for Gardevoir, it was fine.
To truly belong here, they needed to show their value.
She didn't want her sisters and herself to be seen as dispensable.
Even if they disappeared one day, she wanted their presence to matter.
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By the afternoon, the farm was bustling.
Just moments ago, a large group of new residents had arrived.
"Let's see here…"
Holding a thick stack of documents, Natsume checked the numbers for the two herds.
The Ampharos herd consisted of one leading Ampharos, three additional Ampharos, and a large group of Mareep and Flaaffy.
Considering that Mareep lose their wool as they evolve, most of the Mareep in the herd were relatively low-leveled.
The Ampharos among them were older and had grown into their roles over time.
In terms of strength, they weren't particularly formidable.
The Wooloo herd, however, had no such limitations.
Whether Wooloo or Dubwool, their wool was of excellent quality, both in texture and quantity.
Touching it felt soft and warm.
A gentle squeeze would sink your fingers into the fluffy wool, warmth seeping through your fingertips, making it hard to let go.
Given enough time, you might even lose yourself in the sensation.
"Baaah..."
The leading Ampharos was instructing its herd, emphasizing the importance of staying low-key in their new home.
If anyone faced grievances, they were told to hold back and report it to their leader, who would handle it with Natsume.
The Mareep and Flaaffy listened attentively, occasionally bleating in response.
For some reason, the scene appeared oddly amusing.
Perhaps it was because Ampharos and Mareep looked nothing alike.
A sheep that evolved into a dragon—what a peculiar transition.
Even if it was technically a "pseudo-dragon" with just the name, its Mega Evolution did grant it the rare Electric/Dragon type.
Aside from Ampharos, very few Pokémon shared this unique typing:
Zekrom, Dracozolt, Miraidon, and Iron Jugulis—the last rumored to be a Paradox form of Raikou.
Meanwhile, the Dubwool leader was having a similar talk with its herd.
Their previous farm had been fraught with conflict with the owner.
What began as tolerable tensions had eventually escalated into irreconcilable disputes.
Knowing this, the Dubwool leader emphasized the importance of behaving well, at least during the early days at the new farm.
Even if they were merely pretending, it was crucial to start off on the right foot.
Along with the Ampharos and Dubwool herds, several Gogoat were also delivered.
These Pokémon were not known for their combat capabilities.
Instead, their endurance was remarkable, having served as mounts and beasts of burden.
"From now on, I'll be counting on you too."
After giving the Gogoat a quick health check, Natsume patted each one on the head.
Gentle in nature, highly resilient, and sturdy enough to carry an adult human over long distances,
it was no wonder they earned their title as dependable mounts.
In this regard, only Cyclizar could rival them.
Although Cyclizar looked like the ideal ride,
it was actually a noble Dragon-type Pokémon with base stats exceeding 500.
Unlike Gogoat, Cyclizar came with no evolutions or pre-evolutions and boasted decent combat capabilities right from the start.
Its versatility and strong traits made it a luxurious choice, far removed from the simplicity of Gogoat.
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Back to the main story: after settling in the two herds, the farm became livelier than ever.
With so many new residents arriving at once, the prospect of making new friends thrilled everyone.
Togepi was particularly excited.
But the most elated of all was Yamper.
"Arf! Arf! Arf!"
At the sight of so many sheep, Yamper felt an instinct awaken within him.
He zipped around the herds like a flying loaf of bread, barking energetically, as if herding them.
Unfortunately, his cute appearance lacked the authority to match.
Most Pokémon simply stared at him with curiosity, and a bold Wooloo even approached to nudge him with its head.
This left Yamper flustered.
Hey! That's not how you're supposed to react!
Couldn't you at least play along a little?
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