Pokemon Gladion x Reader

23. Nanu to the Rescue

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Everyone stared at  the Pokemon Center in panic as it became more and more of a problem. The gas slowly filled inside the place, only a little bit being let out and released from the broken windows. The most important  thing however was to get Y/N out of there quick. Gladion pulled out  his pokeballs as he closed his eyes frustrated.

I messed up, I messed up badly. I put her in danger. I couldn't get her out! I wish it were me inside that Pokemon Center, not her! I couldn't protect her. I couldn't!

"Lycanroc!,"  he yelled out loud. The alerted pokemon came out and noticed the building. Gladion then turned towards Team Skull with a worried expression. "Get help! Go get Guzma! Just get someone!"  The grunts, realizing that nothing else mattered, nod and run towards the mansion. Gladion turns back to the Pokemon Center anxiously.

"...We need to get  those doors down!"  Lycanroc nods in concern and runs towards the doors with a punch, only leaving a dent on contact. Suddenly sparks and gas hits the pokemon back in retaliation, sending the pokemon a few steps back. Lycanroc  coughs as he glares at  the building. Gladion clenches his fists angrily.

We can't even get close to it!

He took a step back but suddenly felt something behind him. He turned around startled and saw a huge Krookodile looking down on him, its intimidating eyes  seeming focused. Gladion then  noticed an old looking guy walking towards besides them, looking tired and sluggish. He saw Gladion and sighed, looking towards the Pokemon Center.

"...So this is where the smell is coming from. I came here to check it out, but cripes, do I hate this place. It's exhausting walking all the way here to Po Town."

He turned towards the young trainer. "The name's Nanu."  He then  noticed Gladion's perplexed expression and raised an eyebrow. "What's with that face? Is the smell that bad?"  Gladion stares into his eyes and quickly points at  the building.

"...M-my friend! She's inside!"

Nanu froze. He turns towards his Krookodile and glances at Gladion.

"...Wait here."

They quickly head towards the Pokemon Center. By now the place had begun to fume, Y/N and Popplio under the desk of the healing reception area covering their faces. She took a peek to look around hoping to see any other ways to get out. The broken windows were too high and sharp for her to crawl through, and the doors were still jammed shut. She closed her eyes tightly but suddenly heard a man's voice yelling towards her.

"Hey kid! Take cover!,"  shouted Nanu. He then turned to his pokemon. "Sand Tomb Krookodile!"  Krookodile creates wisps of sand, turning it into a swirling sand vortex and hurls it  towards the doors which immediately break down due to its  strong power. The fumes of gas began to release as Nanu holds his breath and heads inside the Pokemon Center.

"....Wow, it really is bad in here,"  he muttered as he looked around. He then saw Y/N pop her head up behind the counter desk while holding Popplio in her arms, their faces white and startled. Nanu walked towards them, trying to reassure them they were okay.

"The name's Nanu, and I'm here to get you out of here,"  he said gently in hopes to calm them. She nods and gets up carefully, Nanu holding onto her as they make their way out. Gladion notices and runs towards them as they come out and hugs Y/N tightly, Popplio becoming a little squished between them. Gladion however says nothing as he continue to hug her. She stares at him and couldn't help but feel uncertain. 

Was it...his affection? Or his  sadness? 

Suddenly everyone hears running footsteps and they quickly turn around, seeing Guzma and some members including the three grunts running towards them.

Guzma looks at Gladion and Y/N and then at  the Pokemon Center. 

He couldn't help but feel a bit guilty.