Ash and Gladion short stories

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My second Ash and Gladion story. I managed to write three stories over two weeks. Holidays and Covid-19. What a combination. Stay safe, everyone. I don't own anything. Also, I don't write sex scenes; those are very private. Ages: 16-17 years.

Ash lay on the floor in the living room of Professor Kukui's house one afternoon, his mind racing. Gladion's questions were floating through his head.

Who are you? Why are you the one entrusted with an Ultra Beast? Did my mother agree to this? Didn't Solgaleo and Lunala think the Ultra Beast would become dangerous? What about your Lycanroc? What powers do you possess? What kind of influence do you have on Pokémon?

Putting his hands on his face, Ash groaned, causing Pikachu, Lycanroc, Litten, Rotom Dex and Professor Kukui to look at him in concern.

"You okay there?" Kukui asked.

"Yeah, just thinking about some things," Ash answered. "Is it okay if I go out?"

"Yeah, are you alright?"

"I just need to think about some things. I'll be back soon. Pikachu, Lycanroc; will you come with me?"

"Pi, Pi," Pikachu said as he jumped onto Ash's shoulder.

"Roc, roc," Lycanroc grunted as he stood up.

"We'll see you later, Professor," Ash said.

"Stay safe, Ash," Kukui smiled. Ash nodded as he and his Pokemon left the house before making their way to the path leading towards the town. Once they were at the crossroads, Ash looked at Lycanroc.

"Lycanroc, do you know Gladion's scent or his Lycanroc's?" Ash asked.

Lycanroc gave Ash a confused look before nodding.

"Can you smell either one? Are they on Melemele?"

Lycanroc started to smell the air in different directions before turning in the direction of town.

"That way?"

Lycanroc grunted in agreement before taking off, with Ash and Pikachu running close behind. Eventually, they reached a bunch of inns just outside the entrance of town.

"Here?"

Lycanroc nodded. Ash, Pikachu and Lycanroc walked to the front desk where a man was sitting.

"Excuse me," Ash said. "Is there a guy staying here? Blonde hair, black clothes, has an Umbreon and a Midnight form Lycanroc?"

"Yes, room 227," the man said kindly. "Would you like a key?"

"No thanks," Ash said politely. "He's a friend, and I'm just visiting."

"Sure," the man said. "Go that way to get to the room."

Ash turned in the direction that man was pointing and walked down the path, counting the numbers until he reached the door that had the number 227 on the wall. Ash froze in front of the door, heart racing and hands sweating. Why was he suddenly feeling so nervous?

Rolling his eyes, Pikachu jumped from Ash's shoulder and started banging on the door, Lycanroc helping by scratching with his claws. After a few minutes, the door opened to reveal a tired-looking Gladion and Umbreon.

"Ash, what are you doing here?" Gladion asked in confusion. "How did you find me?"

Swallowing, Ash pointed at Lycanroc.

"I asked Lycanroc if he knew your scent or your Lycanroc's," Ash answered. "He knew and led me here. Then we asked the guy at the desk if he knew you."

Gladion blinked. That made sense. Lycanroc and its pre-evolved form, Rockruff, did have a great sense of smell.