Norman's Gift

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It was the next day and Izuku and Ricky have woken up and were off to the Petalburg Gym.

Ricky: I wonder what Norman wants to give us.

Izuku: Whatever it is, I'll be sure to thank him.

They eventually reach the gym and enter to see Norman giving Pokémon food to his Slakoth.

He then notices Izuku and Ricky

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He then notices Izuku and Ricky.

Norman: Ah. Izuku. I'm glad you're here.

Izuku: Glad to be here. Hey, who's that Pokémon?

Norman: Oh? This is a Slakoth.

Izuku: Slakoth?

He brings out his Rotom Phone to check it.

Rotom Phone: Slakoth, the Slacker Pokémon. A Normal Type. Slakoth is generally found sleeping and very few ever witness it in motion.

Izuku: Interesting. So, not to be rude, but why did you want me here?

Norman: Ah, yes. I wanted you to look after something. After I heard of how well you took care of that Victini-

Ricky: Wait, how did you know about it?!

Norman: Nurse Joy told me about it before I met you guys the second time. She tried to deny it, but I know what I saw. So I wanted to give you guys something to take care of.

He then leaves for a few seconds only to come back with...

He then leaves for a few seconds only to come back with

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Izuku: What's that?

Ricky: That's a Pokémon egg!

Izuku: Wait... you mean to tell me that there's an unborn Pokémon inside that egg?!

Norman: That's correct. I'd like you to take care of the egg. It doesn't seem to want to hatch around me. But I think it will hatch with you. All you have to do is travel around with it long enough. Will you take it?

Izuku thought about it for a moment before...

Izuku: I would love to. Thank you.

Norman smiled and handed him the egg.

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