The Pokemon Youngster in Shorts

A Rattata suddenly darted out from a hollow tree stump overgrown with moss.

Its soft, glossy purple fur quivering, the Rattata twitched its whiskers and bared its sharp incisors at Liangren, squeaking in challenge.

The Rattata assumed a battle stance. Its little body crouched low like a beast poised to pounce, and beneath its glossy fur, the elegant curves of its waist and haunches revealed a wild beauty.

“Pidgey, get ready to fight!”