Pairing: Gallantshipping

Theme: #7 - I didn't expect that!

Notes: This is basically based on my story; all the Pokemon's nicknames, personalities and position in my party are all true to the game. Even my ingame avatar is of a cowgirl. Except, my ingame name isn't Aki, it's Suzu. But calling Aki Suzu would've been a bit over the top. And, I still use all the Japanese names, because I'm a complete weaboo like that. Anyway, this pair was very fun to write. I do think, though, it was a bit rushed. But it didn't take 3 months to write this xD


"You will be facing opponent number 6 next. Are you ready?" Asked a young, curly brunette woman with her hands clasped infront of her light pink uniform, and a polite, unreadable smile on her face. The young Cowgirl infront of her shook her head.

"Naa…" The girl said, attempting to look awake, even though she was dying to just find a comfy bed "I'll have a rest". The young woman bowed, and lead the girl out of the room and out into the lobby.

"See ya, Wakaba!" The dark blonde haired called out to the kind girl who led her through the evening's battles.

"Please come again, Aki" Wakaba called back, watching the girl walk out of the grand and beautifully styled lobby of the Battle Tower.


One would expect the Battle Zone's Pokemon Centre to be in pristine condition, with the very high demand for rooms it gets. Sadly, the nurses running the place often get no time between healing Pokemon and coordinating Wi-Fi trades to clean the rooms. Now, the rooms were a bit grubby in places, crumbs left over from previous user's dinner and a lack of toilet paper and towels in the bathroom.

Not that Aki or her Pokemon cared. They were used to having much less, back when they were out camping in the middle of route 214.

Aki had fallen asleep without getting changed. All she did was toss her hat off and lay her Pokeballs inside it before she drooped down onto the bed and instantly fall asleep.

As a trainer, it was normal for her to be completely oblivious to the relationships going on between her Pokemon. She had no idea her Empelte, Eisuke, was completely gay for her Moukazaru, Tarou. Nor that her Sirnight, Milia, had a fangirl crush on her ever-so-originally-named Jukain, Green. And she especially didn't notice the raging tension between Teru, her Roserade, and Galateo, her Erlade.

Most of Aki's Pokemon Party were wide awake, quietly chatting to each other through the thin walls of their Pokeball. Only four Pokemon had accompanied her on her Double Battle challenge in the Battle Tower. Nagi, her quiet, down-to-earth Mukkuhawk, was curled up on the left side of her Pokeball, holding a one-sided conversation about future battle strategies with Sumika, Aki's pleasant natured and spacey Todoseruga. Galateo, her Erlade and Pokemon in second position in her party, was listening intently to Nagi, knowing that this will definitely be useful for the next day's battles. At the same time, however, he was gazing at the sleeping Roserade next to him.

Teru, the Roserade, was the team's greatest fighter and Aki's favourite. Aki had caught Teru much before Galateo was even introduced to the team. Galateo was sent from overseas when he was a Kirlia from Aki's Houen cousins. Aki didn't hold her cousins in very high regard, so Galateo was often kept in the Box, alone. That's where his larger-than-life love of Teru came in.

It was Teru that noticed that Galateo was a boy, and that he should be evolved with an Awakening Stone. It was Teru that suggested that Galateo's name should be changed from 'Galatea'. It was Teru that showed Aki that he had incredible potential, being able to use physical and special moves. It was Teru that was the most intelligent member of the team, being able to communicate with Aki. It was Teru who was the supreme fighter on the team, being able to shatter any opponent that came before him. It was Teru that had the most gorgeous, vivid green cape that fluttered carelessly in the evening breeze. It was Teru that had the brightest, richest red rose, standing for his love and compassion for every living creature. It was Teru that had the most striking and stunningly exotic blue rose, which stood for his unique and beautiful life. It was Teru that had the large, gorgeous white rose on his head, showing his pure and kind performance in life.

Galateo never wonders why Sumika often teases him for being a fanboy. Not his fault anyway, they're all just too jealous of Teru to notice his stunning, bizarre and refined beauty.

"Oi, Galateo" a sharp voice whispered loudly, snapping Galateo out of his thoughts. Galateo looked up to see Nagi eyeing him, her expression looking slightly amused.

"Teru won't really appreciate you perving on him" she said, ignoring Sumika's giggles "Beside, you could bother to listen to what I'm saying…Teru needs all the rest he can get, he did a lot of fighting today". Galateo didn't even bother arguing that he did an equal share of battles, since he loved it when other team mates recognised Teru's brilliance and hard work.

"Anyway…" Nagi started, but was interrupted by an irritated murmur.

"Shut up Nagi!" Teru hissed, his voice not sleepy at all "I won't appreciate you jabbering on when I'm trying to sleep, either! At least perving on me isn't keeping me up all night!" Galateo flushed, but he felt a bit of triumph inside. Several minutes later, when Sumika and Teru had drifted to sleep, he heard Nagi sigh.

"Stuck up wretch…just because he's Aki's favourite". Galateo felt like using slash on her right there, but Nagi had obviously fallen into sleep. He waited a few minutes, watching Teru for just an extra bit, before trying to fall asleep. Before he could even try, Teru's eyes shot open.

"Finally, Teo!" he exclaimed, sitting up to face Galateo "We can talk!"

Galateo blinked and blushed slightly. Not only did Teru use the nickname Galateo wanted everyone to use, but Teru wanted to talk. He could hardly suppress his glee as he sat up and edged closer to Teru.

"Uh…" Galateo stuttered "What about?". Teru held his red rose against his mouth in a shushing action. He then pressed the button on his Pokeball, and he shot out, returning to his full form. Galateo did the same, although he had never tried to get out of his Pokeball by himself, and it took him a few tries.

It was certainly awkward for Galateo to be looking down at his idol and crush, but Teru didn't seem to mind at all, as he motioned towards the open window. Galateo looked at Teru, confused.

"Are we closing the window so Aki won't get cold?" he asked quietly, looking over to his snoring trainer. Teru held back a snort, and shook his head.

"We're going for a walk!" he exclaimed quietly, climbing out of the window with great ease. It took Galateo a bit longer, since he wasn't quite the right size. Teru smirked when, at long last, they were finally outside in the night.

The night was warm, for Northern Shinou, at least. It wasn't what Galateo was used to, as he hailed from tropical Houen. None the less, he didn't care. These moments with Teru were very rare. Between battles and being kept up in the Day Care or the Box, he never sees the older Roserade. Teru starts walking, and Galateo quickly followed as soon as he got used to the temperature.

"So" Teru said simply, gazing up at the dark clouds above him. Galateo felt awkward, and was going to strike up a conversation about today at the Battle Tower when Teru spoke again.

"Tell me about Houen!" Teru exclaimed suddenly, looking at Galateo with a pleading look in his eyes "I heard that there's over 10 routes where you can surf!". Galateo nodded, a bit shocked at how out-of-nowhere the topic came from.

"Wow!" Teru exclaimed, drawing out the word. He began walking towards the east of the Area, where the small bay was. It was hard to tell exactly where they were going, in the dark of the night. The two were careful to stay out of the way of anyone, but it was far too late, and cold, for anyone to think of being outside.

"Do they have the same amount of Gym Leaders? What about Super Contests? And Poketchs?" Teru asked excitedly, obviously having wanted these questions answered for a long time. Galateo took a second to register all these questions in his mind.

"Umm" Galateo pondered "Yes, 8 in both regions. Kinda, they're just called 'Contests' and no, they have PokeNavs". Teru raised his eyebrows

"Well, is it true that Roselias cannot evolve over there?!" Teru asked. Galateo nodded.

"Erlades don't even exist down there" he stated, causing Teru to burst into amazed laughter.

"Really?! What kind of primitive people live down there?! I mean…that's cruel to so many races!" Teru cried, listening intently for Galateo's next word "What other Pokemon do they deprive of evolution?!"

"Well, Yukiwarashi can only evolve into Onigoalie…" Galateo said, before Teru stopped him.

"Really!? Arseus…that's horrible!" Teru exclaimed, amused and sad at the same time "What else?!". Galateo blushed, and looked back at the Pokemon Centre.

"Well, I don't know, since my trainer trained me up until she realised I was a boy, then she just shoved me into her box until I migrated…" Galateo sighed. Teru stopped laughing, and gazed up at him with great sympathy.

"I guess Aki's family all have a taste for keeping you in a box…" Teru said, and then covered his mouth quickly.

"Cripes! I didn't mean it like that…" Teru cried apologetically. Galateo shook it off.

"Nah, I agree…they're all a bit weird" Galateo smirked. Teru nodded in agreement.

"I know! She so clingy! And she's trying to make me breed with that slimy slut, Metamon!" Teru scoffed, shivering at the spot. Galateo smiled grimly, and sat down as they reached the edge of the bay. He knew of Ditto's reputation for getting everyone of Aki's Pokemon knocked up in someway.

"Yeah, well think about me and Milia" Galateo snorted. Teru sat down next to him.

"Yeah, I heard about that from Sumika…how'd that go?" Teru asked, looking up at the sky again, spotting a small circle of stars visible from a gap in the clouds.

"Terrible. Aki almost blew a fuse when she heard that we spent the time in the Day Care at opposite sides of the field. She stayed away from me because she refuses to 'cheat' on Green, and she says I'd be cheating on my 'boyfriend' anyway"

"You have a boyfriend?" Teru asked, sounding a bit disappointed.

"Well…" Galateo started, thinking. Technically, he didn't, but he sure wanted one in Teru.

"I guess I don't, but" Galateo started, noticing Teru's depressed expression waver slightly. He was already in such a friendly conversation with Teru…and Teru had always sent him friendly looks ever since he came to Shinou, so maybe…

"Well, see, I have a large crush on you …" Galateo started, getting interrupted by Teru's 'I gathered' remark "So, if you want to be my boyfriend…"Once again, Teru snorted.

"W-what? What's that you asked me?" Teru asked, covering his large grin with his blue rose.

"Uhm, to be my boyfriend?..." Galateo trailed off, a thought occurring to him. He jumped up in disbelief as Teru sniggered at his reaction.

"I thought you'd be smarter than all of them" Teru sniggered, his laughs growing louder "Geez, you're all so gullible! Didn't you notice that my cape is longer than all the other male Roserades?"

"I-I thought that it was something that added to your u-unique beauty…"Galateo gasped, realising that the gorgeous Roserade that he always considered a guy was, indeed, a girl.

The air around the two would've felt incredibly awkward if it wasn't that both of them had cracked into laughter.

"Sorry, I guess I can't be your boyfriend!..." Teru sniggered, standing up.

"But you'll be my girlfriend?" Galateo finished off. Teru nodded, extending her red rosed hand towards Galateo, brushing his arm slightly before gently caressing his face. Galateo cursed the timing of the clouds, as they moved out of the way of the moon, giving each other a clearer view of each other. Teru let out a short laugh at Galateo's deep blush, and Galateo was simply in awe of how the moon's light highlighted how striking red Teru's eyes were as they leaned closer to each other.


"Congratulations!" Wakaba cried as Aki's sulking opponent walked out of the room "You've defeated everyone, and set a new record for the Battle Tower!". Aki whooped with delight and ran down onto the battle field to hug Teru. Galateo stared on with little jealousy, he being delighted that he and Teru had broken the almost impossible record to break the Battle Tower had ever seen. After Aki had let go of her Roserade, she hesitated for a moment, then ran over to Galateo and hugged him, less tight than she had with Teru.

"Do I get a prize?" Aki cried in glee to Wakaba, who was already leading her out of the room and down the long corridor to the elevator.

"Well, that's to be decided by what you get from the Prize Corner" Wakaba replied simply. Aki punched the air and grinned at her Pokemon that were walking behind her.

"I'll buy a few TMs, egg moves of course, and then I'll return to Zui Town, put these guys in the Day Care an breed the best Subomi ever!" Aki laughed, walking inside the elevator.

"What?" Wakaba asked, looking at Aki like she was an idiot "Who are you breeding?"

"Well, Galateo and Teru…" Aki said proudly, with a tone of uncertainty in her voice "They're my strongest Pokemon…plus, they like each other a lot…they've even been sneaking out at night regularly for the past few months I've been here". Teru and Galateo exchanged glances. They had been sneaking out for months, ever since that first night. Contrasting with the rumours Sumika had been making up about the two, all they had been doing was getting to know each other better and sparring. But, they sure didn't mind at all to be part of Aki's next breeding scheme. Much better than being with Milia or Metamon

Wakaba shook her head.

"You see, they're not in the same Egg Group…" Wakaba started, trying not to look at Aki's expression "So they can't breed". Wakaba braced herself for Aki's sad outburst, but she got none.

"Oh, okay" Aki said, shrugging "Doesn't matter much, anyway". Wakaba, however, caught a look at Galateo and Teru's stunned and distressed faces.

"Um…" Wakaba started, nodding towards the two Pokemon. Aki turned around and looked at them both. Galateo felt a sinking feeling that he'd get locked away in the box again, now being useless to her; she'd already conquered the Battle Tower in every category.

"It's okay, guys" she said quietly, as Wakaba started the elevator "You'll still be my team's stars…". The elevator was filled with silence for the next few minutes. Aki expected no greeting; just one where she'd call her parents and tell them the good news. However, when the elevator neared the ground, she heard small cries of 'Aki! Aki! Aki!' She raised her eyebrows, and was soon greeted by a large reception in the lobby; a large crowd, cheering her name. She rushed forward and greeted the crowd's cheers.

Wakaba stood back and smiled at Teru and Galateo, offering them to be healed after their last battle.

Teru looked up at Galateo and smiled. There was no way he was going to be forgotten in the depths of boxes now.