Lambency (Ingo x Reader)

36. The Celestial Mountain (II)

"INGO!", you scream, petrified.

Ingo lets out a "oof!" as he falls to the ground, his body being crushed beneath that of a tall creature. This action has happened so quickly that it takes you time to realise what has transpired.

Ingo has literally just been glomped by Lady Sneasler.

She vigorously cuddles to him, purring and meowing noisily.

"M-my Lady... I am p... pleased to... meet... you again... b-but--", Ingo attempts between two hugs and rubs and headbutts.

She begins to happily lick his temple and forehead, dropping his hat to the side.

"Sneea! Sneaslerrrr!", she squeals excitedly.

Ingo manages to roll on his belly to crawl from under her. However, she seizes him by the waist and pulls him back to her, rubbing against him affectionately and purring louder than a traction motor.

As soon as your brain eventually comprehends that Ingo is not being devoured by a wild Pokémon and your adrenalin level falls down, you smile in relief and say:

"Lady Sneasler! It's so good to see you again!"

She takes a break from nuzzling Ingo and glares at you.

She then complacently grins and licks Ingo's head with even more intensity than before, messing up with his hair. You can even hear the raspy, wet sounds from where you are standing, 'mlempmlepmlepmlep'.

Ingo is grateful for the warm welcome but does not seem to be enjoying the bathing session very much.

"L-Lady Sneasler, thank you for your care but p-please unhand me..."

Unwilling to do so, she accidentally presses her paw on Ingo's injured shoulder. The warden violently flinches at this contact but does not utter a yelp.

The Pokémon is startled and gets off him. She extends her arm for him to stand up and examines him from top to bottom, meowing apologetically.

"Please do not concern yourself, Lady Sneasler. It was not your fault, but the result of my own negligence that brought it upon me..."

He points at his shoulder and winces from the pain.

Lady Sneasler gasps at him in horror before furiously turning in your direction and screeching. She is apparently accusing you of being the source of her dear warden's suffering.

"You are gravely mistaken, my Lady! (Name) has nothing to do with it! It happened in the middle of a space-time distortion...", he justifies but to no avail, as she keeps cursing at you.

You look at your feet, out of sorts. Today is definitely not your day with Sneasel and his kin.

Speaking of the Impidimp, he approaches the Noble Pokémon and mews amicably. She blinks in return, allowing him to follow her.

"Now, my Lady, we must urgently converge in Moonview Arena. Warden Melli is in dire need of assistance!", he resumes.

She cackles and knees before him, allowing him to climb into the basket on her back.

"Reportedly, there have been Mass Outbreaks in the area, thus, I recommend we bypass the Celestica Trail and go straight to the Sacred Plaza.", Ingo advises and Sneasler nods. "Come, let's go, (Name)!", he then invites you.

You call Rhyhorn in the Poké Ball and gently hand Cyndaquil to Ingo before he pulls you up inside. You did not expect it could fit two people in!

"Come, Sneasel!"

But the Pokémon pretends he does not hear you and positions himself next to Lady Sneasler.

She expertly climbs the mountain face at incredible speed. The jolting makes you uneasy at first and Cyndaquil trembles in your arms, gaping at the lower ground.