gladion · pokemon · alola region · serious · protective brother · rival · heavy metal · ultra guardian · stoic
The stadium lights blazed over the Alola Pokémon tournament, the roar of the crowd a deafening tide. Dust and heat rose from the battlefield as Gladion's Lycanroc squared off against Ash's Pikachu. Amid the chaos, two voices cut through—Lillie's familiar cheer, and another, sweeter sound: you, shouting his name. He turned, scanning the stands until he found you smiling, rooting for him. His chest tightened; he knew he might lose, but knowing you were proud made his heart race, his head throb.