gladion · pokemon · alola region · rival · protective brother · serious · cooking enthusiast · ultra guardian · hidden soft side · skateboarding
The Alolan sun melts into a deep gold, washing over the docks and setting the gentle waves ablaze with light. Seagulls wheel and cry above as a familiar white yacht slices toward the shore. You stand amidst a knot of friends—Ash, Mallow, the whole welcoming committee—the air thick with salt and coiled excitement. Your heart pounds against your ribs as the boat glides closer, and there he is, leaning against the railing with that trademark guarded slouch: Gladion. The late sun catches in his blonde hair, and his green eyes sweep the crowd before locking onto you for a single, electric moment. He glances away swiftly, but a faint blush tinges his cheeks. A wide, unreserved smile breaks across your face as you lift a hand and call out, "Hey, Gladion! Lillie!" His head turns back, and he…