This oneshot is for DaJovialJove; who requested Gardevoir/Gallade x3 I probably changed the setting of this one like five times but I'm rather satisfied with its outcome.
Disclaimer: Gardevoir and Gallade belong to Nintendo and Gamefreak, while Will and Star belong to themselves.
Chapter 2: Through Thick and Thin
Characters: Female Gardevoir and male Gallade feat. two OCs
(The random xs are spacers... Eh, maybe I'll learn format one day xP)
Gardevoir laid down in the grass, breathing a sigh of relief at finally being out of her trainer's Pokèball. The Luxury Ball was nice and everything, but she was always happier being outside than cooped up. She closed her eyes gently, enjoying the warm sun on her body and the summer breeze that blew by.
A Gallade sat on one of the tree branches, watching Gardevoir from not too far away. She looked so beautiful, so peaceful lying near the lake. This Gardevoir was one he knew quite well; as Gardevoir's trainer was the closest friend of his own trainer. Star- a cheerful 15-year-old- was just the opposite of his best friend Will; who was 14 and about as serious and analytical as they came.
Gallade subtly jumped down from the branch, his eyes never leaving the Psychic-type's. After the aftershocks registered in his body, he snuck over- equally as quiet- to join her.
At the sudden absence of sunlight, Gardevoir warily opened one eye, noticing the Fighting-type looming over her.
"Gallade." She said politely, sitting herself up.
"Hello, milady." Gallade said chivalrously, cracking a smile nonetheless. "Might I join you?"
"Certainly." Gallade laid down beside her; keeping himself propped up with his elbows. The two Pokemon were silent for a moment, until Gardevoir spoke up.
"Gallade?" He turned to face her, eyeing her curiously.
"Do you remember the day you first met Will?"
Gallade nodded seriously. "The battle between me and his Espeon took place in the biggest rainstorm I had ever witnessed…"
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"Go, Espeon!"
It was two years ago, during the rainiest spring day that Gallade- just a Ralts at the time- ever witnessed. Upon seeking shelter from the rain, he stumbled across a young blond boy with only an Espeon.
"Espeon, use Shadow Ball!" The move was super effective against the Psychic type, even landing a critical hit on him. Will had to be careful with his next move, though, if he wanted to successfully capture him.
Ralts used Tackle, which- though it surprised Espeon- did little else.
"Use Tackle too, Espeon!" Espeon did just as his trainer asked him too, leaving Ralts rather weak.
"Go… Great Ball!" The boy tossed the blue and red Pokeball, which entrapped the Ralts. It shook once… Twice… Three times… And then stopped.
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"Will, Espeon and I have been through several trials together." Gallade continued, "But the three of us have always pulled through, and will continue to do so."
Gardevoir smiled calmly, as she always enjoyed listening to Gallade. She did, however, find it tough to imagine this strong, chivalrous (and rather handsome) Gallade as ever having been a Ralts… His striking features seemed far too mature.
"And what about you, milady?" Gallade inquired. "Do you remember when you met Star?"
As a matter of fact, she did.
xxx
"My dad just got a huge job opportunity in a new region."
Two ten-year-old boys- a redhead and a boy with auburn hair- sat outside of the Pokemon Trainers' School, eating lunch and chatting away idly.
"Oh yeah?" The redhead asked curiously. "Sounds interesting, Tyler."
"Yeah, only the landlord is a Grimer-head who won't allow any Pokemon in the apartment buildings!" The auburn-haired boy- Tyler- cried out in anger and frustration. "Ughhh… So Kirlia won't be able to come with me…" Tyler looked crestfallen at the thought of having to leave his favorite Pokemon behind. He then got an idea.
"Star." He took out his Luxury Ball and held it out to the other boy. "If I give you Kirlia, do you promise to train and take care of her for me?"
Star looked at his friend solemnly. "Of course, dude." Tyler unleashed his Kirlia from her Pokeball. She looked happily at Tyler first, but then her face fell when she saw how sad he was. She looked at him confusedly.
"Kirlia," Tyler said very seriously, "I'm sorry. But my dad got a new job, and we have to move to an apartment where the landlord won't allow any Pokemon in the apartments." Shock and hurt filled Kirlia's face.
"Now don't you cry too; I don't want this to be harder than it has to be." Tyler said stiffly. "Star… Is your new caretaker now. I want you to respect him and be friends just like I would've done for you, okay?"
Kirlia cried a lot that night. And for the next few nights after. She liked Star fine- he and Tyler hung out a lot, and Star was always nice to her- but any transition to a new trainer could be difficult.
It took time, but Kirlia eventually stopped crying over her original trained. She remembered Tyler, and hoped he was doing well, but didn't feel any guilt about bonding with Star and his two Pokemon; a hardy Eevee (who eventually evolved into Umbreon) and an impish Haunter.
xxx
"It sounds like you care about Star a lot." Gallade observed, lying on his back now.
"Hmm." She hummed contentedly, turning her head towards him.
"Do you remember when you and I met; when Will and Star did?"
xxx
Will and Star had met in Solaceon Town, at the Pokemon Daycare. Will had brought Gallade there to level up a bit, and Star was trying to breed his Umbreon for an Eevee egg. The two boys started talking, and it turned out they both had a lot of interests in common despite having opposite personalities. And because they were both on the same journey; they decided to continue on together. They got closer as friends, and all their Pokemon got to know one another as well. Gallade and Gardevoir were friends almost instantly, with Gardevoir being calm and kind-hearted, and Gallade being chivalrous and stable.
xxx
Gardevoir curled up closer to the male Pokemon, resting her head gently on his shoulder. Gallade was rather surprised at the gesture. He grew flustered, but gently wrapped his arms around the Psychic-type, being careful not to hurt her with the swords on his elbows. Gardevoir rather enjoyed this; being held firmly in his arms. She had always felt happy with Will and Star, but it was with Gallade that she truly felt at ease…
"Gallade," She murmured into his shoulder. Gallade stared down at the female Pokemon curiously as she nuzzled her face into the crook of his neck.
"Thank you. For everything." He rested his head on top of hers and let out a contented hum. He would do anything for her then, and he would be there for Gardevoir for thick and thin.
Because he loved her.
(A/N: Updates will probably be slow, as I have family and college stuff, but I hope people know that I DO read their PMs and DO plan on filling out their requests. If I do update, it will more than likely be on a Sunday or during the evening of some other day. So… Please remember to read, review, and even request if you want… "I will see you all next time. Ah-good-byeeee… /Casually fades out with the Ragegamingvideos outro\)