33 Same Tastes in Pokemon

Daikon and Gerald landed in Pallet Town in no time. Although he was only gone for 10 months, it felt like a lifetime for him. So much had changed since he left Pallet Town with Eevee, Dratini and Cyndaquil. He had met his grandfather, he became a cultivator of draconic energy and he had raised and caught powerful pokemon. Though he accomplished lots, he knew that he had a long road to go.

Daikon was walking a little quicker than usual, his emotions getting the better of him. Though he video chatted with his mother he still missed her terribly. He quickly walked through the town and arrived at his mother's house. Nothing had changed, much to Daikon's delight. He didn't know whether to knock or just walk in and just stood there awkwardly.

"Well go on boy! It is your mother!" Gerald said loudly, slapping him hard on the back sending him stumbling forward.

After Daikon broke into Dragon Core Realm, his strength dramatically increased, including the toughness of his body. It could rival some pokemon's physique. But a simple pat on the back had sent Daikon stumbling, he looked back stunned at his grandfather's strength.

'Just how strong is this old monster?'

Gaining his balance, Daikon gently knocked on the door before opening it.

"Mom?" he called out softly.

Loud footsteps could be coming down the stairs as he saw his mother with an empty laundry basket in her hands.

Seeing her a large smile blossomed on her face, "Daikon!" she cried as she dropped the basket and ran down the stairs, giving Daikon a mom hug.

Forcing the tears back, Daikon held her tightly. "I missed you mom."

"You too sweetie."

She took a step back and gave Daikon a look over. "Looks like you filled out, probably all that training from your grandpa. Where is he by the way?"

"Right here daughter-in-law." Gerald laughed lightly, walking into the house.

"Did he behave himself?" she asked him.

"He is very talented and learned quickly but he still has a long way to go." he said with smug look.

"I'm glad to hear that." she said. Kate then invited them in and started to cook them a meal. They ate and talked for awhile, sharing stories and experiences. Kate was really interested in Daikon's pokemon and told him to she them to her.

Daikon agreed and walked into backyard because the house wasn't big enough to release them. He first released Espeon.

"Esppyy!"

Espeon's beautiful lilac fur shone beautiful and the jewel on her forehead was deep rich colour.

"Hard to believe that that tiny Eevee evolved into a beautiful Espeon." Kate said, rubbing Espeon's ear. Loving the attention she let out a light pur and rubbed her face against Kate's body.

"She isn't the only one that evolved of the original three." Daikon smiled, a little cocky. Two flashes of light flashed and were replaced by two pokemon.

"Naiir!"

"Tyyphlosion!"

Dragonair appeared in all his glory, the sun reflecting off his black scales. He looked beautiful and powerful. Typhlosion didn't stand out as much but a powerful aura came off his body not letting anyone underestimate him.

Kate walked up to Dragonair and rubbed the wings on his head. "Beautiful Dragonair just like your fathers." Dragonair stuck his chin out, acting proud.

"Is this the same tiny Cyndaquil that was scared of me?" Kate teased looking at Typhlosion. Turning a little red, Typhlosion looked away embarrassed, clearly remembering this incident. Kate laughed at his shy expression, gently scratching under his chin.

"I acquired 3 more pokemon in the last 10 months. Two were given to me, one from grandpa and one from the Pokemon League as payment. The last one I recently caught." Daikon explained, throwing three pokeballs in the air. Togekiss, Flygon and Milotic appeared with the rest of his pokemon, showing off his entire team.

Kate was speechless as she looked at the three large pokemon, her eyes seemed to soften when she looked at Milotic. "You might be more like your mother when it comes to pokemon compared to your father." she muttered, looking at Milotic with nostalgia.

Flygon and Milotic looked at Kate with curiosity while Togekiss flew up to her and rubbed her head on his mother's hand. Able to see the hearts of humans, Togekiss was able to tell that Kate was a kind person and didn't need to be wary of her.

"What a beautiful Togekiss, such soft feathers too." Kate said, stroking Togekiss' feathers.

Hearing the compliment, Togekiss flew into the air and did a couple flips above Kate's head, showing off. Kate gave a light laugh, amused by the antics. Milotic laid down on the grass and closed her eyes, enjoying the warm sun. Flygon slowly approached Kate.

"Fly.. gon?"

Kate laughed and approached Flygon, reaching up and patting his head. The two seemed to get along as she continued to pat him.

"This is my team so far." Daikon said proudly, looking at his team with love and pride. He wanted to impress his mom with what he had accomplished since he had been gone and hoped she loved his pokemon as much as he did.

"How did you convince Milotic to join your team?" Kate asked with a slight smile.

"How did you know?" Daikon asked surprised. He was curious on how his mother knew that Milotic asked to join his team and how he wasn't able to defeat it in battle.

Kate gave a mysterious smile before walking up to the sleeping Milotic. She gently stroked Milotic's scales, "You can tell the age and strength of Milotic's by their scales." She then took out a pokeball from somewhere and pushed the button. A white light flashed and a familiar pokemon appeared.

Milotic woke up from its nap and sat up, staring at the new pokemon with an interested gaze. The pokemon was another Milotic.

"Is… this your pokemon, mom?"

"Yes, way back then I was a pokemon trainer as well. It is actually how I met your father." Kate said, her face a mirage of emotions.

Daikon didn't say anything as he felt confused inside. He had always hated his father since he could remember but he still had a deep linger to meet him and see what kind of guy he is.

"Like I said, you have your mother's taste in pokemon." Kate laughed taking out another pokeball. A Togetic appeared and looked around curiously at all the pokemon in the yard. Togekiss' eyes went wide and she flew around Togetic. Togetic looked up disinterested and sat down on the ground and closed its eyes.

"We really are similar." Daikon laughed, trying to get Togekiss to leave Togetic alone. The Milotics stared at each other before laying down and closing their eyes.

"Kate? Anyone home?" someone yelled from the house. Turning around, they saw Professor Oak standing in the doorway.

"Daikon! My boy!" the professor exclaimed seeing Daikon. He walked up to him and gave him a bear hug. "You have filled out I see." he chuckled.

He looked around at the pokemon in the yard asked nodded his head in satisfaction. "Your pokemon looked strong and healthy. Can't wait to see how far you go in the tournament."