Pokemon: Behold the Father of All Pokemons

"Pichu and Squirtle ability demonstration video?" Zhou Ke muttered as she scrolled through Weibo on a lazy afternoon. She stopped when she noticed a new post from Pokémon Biotech, officially announcing the release of a training guide for Pichu and Squirtle. Intrigued by the title, she tapped on the link.

The video began with a bold logo that read "Pokémon Biotech: Ability Demonstration. The first scene showed a bright outdoor setting where a lively Pichu performed with small flashes of electricity. Just below it, a caption explained that the demonstration would cover several moves, from basic to more advanced techniques. Zhou Ke let out an excited hum, feeling an immediate surge of curiosity. She had been searching for new methods to train her own Pichu, Keke, but with limited success.

"Finally," she whispered, leaning closer to the screen. Keke had learned Iron Tail with some difficulty not long ago, and Zhou Ke had bragged about it to her friends. The problem was that when she tried to teach a second move, Keke hit a frustrating plateau. No matter how Zhou Ke tried to explain it or demonstrate it with crude sketches, the little Pichu simply could not visualize the skill.

Now, watching the video, Zhou Ke saw a clear, step-by-step demonstration of a move known as Electro Web. She watched a short clip of a Pichu weaving cross-shaped bursts of electricity, eventually creating a net-like pattern to throw at targets. The camera zoomed in on the Pichu's technique as a male voice described how to start with a simple cross before gradually increasing in complexity. As she watched, Zhou Ke's eyes gleamed with new insight.

"So this is how you form an Electro Web," she said, pausing the clip to replay part of it. The instructor in the video was stressing the importance of a basic "plus sign" shape of electricity, then layering or dividing it until it resembled a small web. She realized that her method of explaining this concept to Keke had been too vague. No wonder the poor Pokémon was struggling.

The footage continued, showing more of Pichu's talents. Various abilities were labeled with on-screen text, including static-based moves and others involving physical attacks. Along the way, brief type-matching notes appeared, indicating how Electric-type moves might interact with Water-type Pokémon. Zhou Ke nodded thoughtfully, impressed by how thorough the demonstration was.

When the Pichu portion ended, she paused the video. "Keke," she called, glancing sideways at the little Pichu sleeping in a corner of her bed. Keke's round ears twitched at the sound of her name. Yawning and blinking, the little Pokémon lifted its head.

Zhou Ke smiled and reached out to ruffle Keke's fur. "Wake up, sleepyhead. We have a new move to practice." Keke blinked a few times, then nuzzled against Zhou Ke's hand. "We're going to work on your Electro Web, the same one shown in the official video. I know you can learn it if I explain it properly."

She reached for a pear and carefully cut off a piece while Keke eagerly jumped into place. "You can have this treat," Zhou Ke murmured, "but only if you try the new skill. Ready?"

Keke chirped, nibbling at the juicy pear. Its ears twitched in time with its chewing, but it also kept glancing at the paused video on Zhou Ke's phone, where a Pichu named Colt had demonstrated the skill. 

Keke pointed at the screen with his paw, as if recognizing Colt from a previous encounter in Pokémon Paradise. Zhou Ke chuckled, guessing that the Pichu in the official demonstration might actually be familiar to Keke.

"All right, let's do this," she said. "First, we make a cross shape, okay? Don't worry about weaving anything fancy at first. We're going to aim for two lines of electricity that intersect." Keke chirped in confirmation, glancing back at the screen as if to adjust his stance to match Colt's. With a burst of sparks, she conjured a wobbly cross pattern in the air. Though the shape flickered unevenly, it was a start.

They worked for the next hour, practicing in short, steady bursts. Each time Keke succeeded, Zhou Ke rewarded him with a tiny piece of fruit. The little Pichu tried to push his body further, but his energy waned with each attempt, so Zhou Ke made sure to give Keke a break. Finally, without stumbling, Keke formed a decent cross of electricity and threw it away like a small net.

"Yes, that's it!" Zhou Ke exclaimed and scooped the exhausted Pichu into her arms. "We'll stop here for today. I'm so proud of you." Pichu rested his head on her shoulder, breathing heavily. It had done its best, and Zhou Ke could see the determination in its eyes to keep improving. She patted Keke's head gently. "A little progress every day, and you'll be unstoppable."

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Across Tarvok City, other owners of Pichu and Squirtle watched the same demonstration video, flipping back and forth between the official training guide and the instructions posted on the Pokémon Biotech website. 

One by one, they tried to replicate Colt's or Hydro's demonstrations, encouraging their Pokémon to form cross-shaped electric webs or increase their water attacks. 

Though some struggled, others were surprisingly successful. Some trainers posted short clips of their progress, drawing praise and curiosity from the online community.

The video's popularity skyrocketed, garnering more than a million views in a short period of time. Even viewers who had not purchased Pichu or Squirtle checked it out, drawn by the novelty of these tiny yet versatile Pokémon. Comments exploded:

"Wow, they can learn so many moves. My old genetic pet can only roar. I really want a Pichu now."

"I kind of wish they weren't so expensive, because they look worth it."

"Pichu is an electric type, and Squirtle is a water type. Does that mean Pichu has a type advantage?"

"Nah, type advantage is not everything, plus I see the Squirtle demonstration is pretty cool."

"They're still small. Imagine them in a year or two."

Meanwhile, a separate clip was gaining traction: it showed a friendly match between two Pichu, both using newly acquired skills like Iron Tail, Electro Web, and Thunder Punch. The owners allowed a brief scuffle, then called them back, ensuring that no real damage was done to the tiny Pokémon. 

Observers marveled at how quickly the Pichu responded to their trainers' commands, weaving electric attacks or performing short leaps to dodge attacks - a striking contrast to many other genetically engineered creatures that relied on simpler instincts.

Somewhere in the back of the city, Ethan watched the user-generated videos and comments roll in. He was pleased to see that his official demonstration clip and the overall marketing approach were generating public excitement. 

Many buyers seemed particularly intrigued by Pichu's latent potential, recalling the time when Ethan's own Pichu, Timmy, had evolved into Pikachu and displayed a formidable Thunderbolt that even a high-resistance creature like the Black Electric Panther could not handle.

Ethan glanced at an online forum where people were discussing how to evolve Pichu into Pikachu. Many were trying to replicate the conditions of the event demonstration, but had failed. He had expected such curiosity. Smiling slightly, he wrote a new Weibo post under the Pokémon Biotech handle:

"My Pichu evolved into Pikachu by accident. Evolution depends a lot on the external environment and, of course, the emotional bond you have with your Pokémon. If your bond is strong, the chance of evolution may increase. 

We are also working on an item called "Evolution Fluid," which will increase the likelihood of evolution, but does not guarantee it. Remember, your Pokémon's mental and physical well-being is also important, so it's best to keep them happy and healthy if you want to see them evolve."

He hit send. Immediately, likes and comments began appearing under the post. Some users expressed excitement at the thought of a purchased Pichu eventually transforming, while others had concerns about using chemical enhancements. 

Ethan expected such reactions. After all, the Evolution Fluid was still a concept in development, requiring the special power derived from his molting fossil. He had no intention of revealing more just yet, only enough to whet people's appetites and encourage gentler training methods.

He put the phone down and looked out the window. He had no regrets about leading the public in a somewhat cautious manner. In truth, evolution was complicated, and the mental readiness of a Pokémon like Pichu could not be rushed. Let the owners build trust and daily affection, he thought, and soon they might see a spark of that transformative magic Timmy once possessed.

Outside, the evening settled over Tarvok City. Keke and countless other Pichu quietly recharged for the next round of training. The promise of evolution shimmered in their future, beckoning owners to treat them kindly and strive for deeper bonds. 

As the city's lights came on, Ethan closed his laptop, satisfied that a new wave of motivation and learning had been unleashed among Pokémon enthusiasts everywhere.

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