Dragon's Shadow (Raihan x OC)

Always Together

Senna's POV:

The weeks after our return to Galar were quiet but filled with a kind of peace I hadn't felt in a long time. For once, it wasn't about battling or proving myself. There were no crowds, no pressure—just Raihan and me, navigating this new chapter in our lives together.

We had been through so much, and yet it felt like everything had been leading up to this. Every battle, every challenge, every moment had brought us closer, had made us stronger. And now, standing on the other side of it all, I knew one thing for certain: I didn't want to face anything without Raihan by my side.

One evening, we found ourselves back in Hammerlocke, the city where it all began. The air was cool, and the stars were just beginning to appear, casting a soft glow over the city. We had spent the day exploring the Wild Area, reminiscing about the early days of our journey, and now, as the night settled in, we stood together on the bridge overlooking the river.

Raihan stood beside me, his hand wrapped around mine, and for a moment, we were both silent, lost in our own thoughts. There was something about being here, in this place, that made everything feel... complete.

"I never thought we'd end up here," I said quietly, breaking the silence. "Back where it all started."

Raihan smiled, his gaze soft as he looked at me. "Yeah. Feels like we've come full circle, doesn't it?"

I nodded, my heart swelling with emotion. "We've been through so much. I never thought I'd get this far."

Raihan's expression softened, and he turned to face me, his hands resting on my shoulders. "Senna, you've always been strong. You didn't need anyone to tell you that. But the thing is... you've made me stronger too. You've changed me."

His words hit me hard, and I felt a lump form in my throat. For so long, I had been focused on proving myself, on standing on my own, but Raihan had been there, pushing me, supporting me. We had grown together, and now, looking at him, I realized just how much he meant to me.

"I couldn't have done any of this without you," I whispered, my voice trembling with emotion.

Raihan smiled, his eyes filled with warmth as he gently cupped my face. "And I wouldn't want to do any of it without you."

The weight of his words settled over me, and in that moment, everything felt right. The battles, the victories, the challenges—they had all led us here, to this moment, where we stood together, stronger than ever.

"I love you, Senna," Raihan said, his voice steady but filled with emotion. "I always have."

The words washed over me, filling me with a warmth I had never known before. And as I looked into his eyes, I knew that I felt the same.

"I love you too," I whispered, my heart pounding in my chest. "I always will."

Raihan's smile widened, and before I could say anything else, he pulled me into a kiss—soft and tender, but full of the love we had both been holding back for so long. It wasn't just about the battles anymore. It was about us. About everything we had built, everything we had become.

When we finally pulled back, breathless but smiling, Raihan wrapped his arms around me, holding me close as we stood together under the stars.

"Whatever comes next," he murmured, his voice soft but sure, "we'll face it together. Always."

I nodded, feeling the truth of his words settle deep in my chest. "Always."

The days that followed were filled with quiet moments, small adventures, and a sense of peace that I hadn't known was possible. We traveled across Galar, revisiting the places that had shaped us, the places where we had grown into the people we were now.

But no matter where we went, no matter what we did, Raihan was always there—by my side, my partner, my equal. And as the days turned into weeks, I realized that the journey wasn't over.

It never would be.

Because as long as we had each other, as long as we continued to grow together, there would always be something new to face, something new to discover. And for the first time, I wasn't afraid of the future.

I was excited for it.

One evening, as we sat together on the edge of the Wild Area, watching the sunset, I turned to Raihan, my heart swelling with love and gratitude.

"We've been through so much," I said softly, my voice barely above a whisper. "But I wouldn't change any of it."

Raihan smiled, his eyes gleaming in the fading light. "Neither would I."

I leaned into him, feeling the warmth of his embrace as we sat together in the quiet of the evening. "I can't wait to see what the future holds."

Raihan chuckled, pressing a soft kiss to my forehead. "Whatever it is, we'll face it together."

And as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the world in shades of orange and gold, I knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, we would face them together.

Always.