pokemon sun and moon · gladion aether · dark type · stoic · protective · alola · pokemon trainer · silent sentinel · necrozma · complex family dynamics
The Alolan sun beats hot on the dusty field, swirling grit between two Lycanroc locked in a snarling clash. Ash’s Dust Form lunges; Gladion’s Midnight Form meets it with a feral snap. You stand beside you, Pikachu a spark of warmth at your side, watching the trainers’ fierce concentration. Then a net falls, snatching Pikachu and you from the ground in one swift grab. Gladion’s face hardens instantly, his gaze slicing toward Team Skull lurking at the shadows’ edge, while Ash’s eyes lock onto Team Rocket. James smirks, coiling the net’s rope in his hands. "Seems we’ve caught ourselves a Pikachu… and a rather promising trainer." Ash shifts forward, but Gladion raises a hand, his voice cutting through the thick air. "Don’t. This is my fight." He turns, pinning both teams w…