Lambency (Ingo x Reader)

48. Before the Storm

After such a busy day outside, you and Ingo collapse from exhaustion back in Lady Sneasler's cave. The last image you keep of him, before falling asleep, is the happy smile he pulls after tucking you in and lying beside you. Even the noble Pokémon is in a good mood and does not seem to mind the attention Ingo gives you.

Cyndaquil and Rhyhorn stay close to you whilst Sneasel sleeps on Ingo and Sneasler's side.

You are looking forward to spending another day together.

It takes you back to the normal days.

The days before the 'day'.

Your joyful moments in Unova

The thrilling adventures in Pasio.

That time you lost is finally found here with him.

No more sitting up all night waiting for any word,

Waiting for his return, or someone bringing him back

Whilst you hold Emmet's hands.

Wait for us, Emmet. We will come back soon. I cannot wait to see the look on your faces when you and Ingo meet up again!

I am happy, I am so happy.

***

"I categorically refuse to ruin my beautiful and delicate hands for minor repairs and maintenance! I'm not a handiman but an artist and an intellectual! What nerve! Do it yourself, Warden Ingo!"

Ingo has barely submitted the idea to go together and fix the torches inside Wayward Cave, as well as the stone bridge at the front of it, that Melli gives him the brush-off.

"Don't send us packing! You better pitch in, Melli! If those are minor repairs as you claim, it shouldn't be too complicated for an intellectual man such as yourself, right?", you retort.

Melli takes a determined step and shows you his hand, placing it right before your head.

"Look how pristine and elegant they are, (Name)! See how they emit beauty and exude grace?"

"I'm starting to get fed up with your mood swings so early in the morning!", you swat his hand away.

"Yeouch! Don't touch me with your filthy hands!"

"May I enquire what you would be enclined to do, today, then?", Ingo ignores your arguing and resumes the initial thread of conversation.

"I've got lots of things to do in Moonview Arena! For example, I must clean the altar and Voltorb's play area!"

"Yes. It is a sensible reason for you to remain here, instead of accompanying me to Wayward Cave. I have no objection, then!"

As always, Ingo is very tactful in settling disputes... You envy and admire him.

"(Name), may I borrow some of your time?", he naturally turns to you, but Melli seems like he is having none of it and interrupts before you can even accept.

"(Name) could be put to good use somewhere else! Besides, you two cling to each other like a Mantine and a Remoraid! Don't you get tired of one another, being under each other's feet when you could be doing so much more separately?"

You and Ingo timidly glance at each other. A light blush creeps up your cheeks.

"N-no, I don't mind, of course... unless (Name) says otherwise..."