Royal Pain (Guzma X Reader)

That is Not the Boy I Know

Hala shows you to your room and joins you for lunch in the Dojo's cafeteria.

Later that night, you decided to watch the ritual of a trainer obtaining their first Pokémon. You'd never witnessed something like this before. You weren't sure if the relief of having a safe place to stay finally washed over you or if you were just extremely moved by how that boy bonded with his new Litten. You were cursing yourself for letting tears run down your face.

You were still exhausted by the events of the day, so you decided to head back to your new room. You weren't going to sleep, but you just wanted to take a break. When was the last time you'd been able to do that?

After the noise had subsided from outside, Hala started knocking on your door. You went to open it then went to sit back down on your bed.

KH: "Maisie, we missed you at dinner. Are you alright?"
"Yes, Kahuna. I'm just exhausted."
"Ah yes, of course. My apologies, Maisie."
"It's ok. I probably won't be able to fall asleep until later tonight anyways."
"Why is that?"
"Oh...um..."
"Maisie, I...I wanted to ask you when you felt comfortable, but what exactly brings you to my dojo? I noticed that you had no belongings with you."

You paused and he could sense your panic. You weren't sure if you should tell him the truth or not, but he seems wise enough to catch people in a lie. The last thing you want is for him to see you as a liar AND an ex-member of team skull.

KH: "It is ok if you do not want to tell me, it just helps my training if I know the students backgrounds. I want you to know that you can trust me, Maisie. I'm the Kahuna of Melemele Island. I would never wish to hurt you."

His words felt sincere, but you still remained silent in your thoughts. He patted your leg above the blanket and got up to exit.

"Wait! Um Kahuna Hala...I want to.......I want to tell you, everything."

He smiled generously and took his place back on the bed next to you.

You took a deep breath and started with why you left Kalos. He joked about him knowing you had a Kalonesian accent and let you continue onto the dark details.

He remained silent as you told him the things that happened at the skull mansion. His face stayed blank, but his aura felt like unbelievable amounts of worry. It was radiating off of the Kahuna.

"....so that's why I needed to join your dojo. So I could make something out of myself and have a place to stay in Alola. I want to be able to be independent, but I realize I can't do everything on my own just yet."
KH: "I see." Hala said worriedly.
"I hope you can still trust me, Kahuna." You out your head down in shame.
"Oh Maisie, I certainly trust you! However, it is your stories about Guzma that have me lost."
"Huh?"
"This doesn't sound like the Guzma I know or knew. Guzma tried to be big and bad, but he was still just a kid at heart. His only care was for his bug Pokémon. Though, you're encounters with him tell me otherwise. He sounds like an absolute monster now."

'Because he is one. I hope he's thinking about a different Guzma. Surely this isn't the same one.'

KH: "Tell me, Maisie, was there at any time that you noticed Guzma being nice? At all?"

You thought for a long moment, trying to remember all your encounters with him.

"Well, there was this time he helped me bandage a large cut on my leg. He also let me take some of their food when I had run out."
KH: "Hmm. Then we haven't completely lost him yet."
"What?"
"I'm sorry, Maisie. I must make another visit to Route 2. Thank you for being honest with me. We can get you some new clothes tomorrow. How does that sound?"
"Oh...um thank you, Kahuna. May I ask what is on Route 2 that relates to Guzma?"
"His...parents live there."

***Back to Ya Boy Guzma***

Guzma and Gander are walking outside of Po Town towards Malie City. They are drenched from the storm, but don't have the slightest care in the world. They also have Val dragged along with them. She was sort of forced to go.

Flashback:

Guzma: "You either go and be a nice lil' grunt orrrrrr YOU'LL HAVE TO LIVE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WITHOUT THESE!" he twirled Val's pokeballs above her to where she couldn't reach. She tried to jump and grab them, but she was still in pain from Guzma's recent attacks on her.

V: "Ugh! Fine..."
G: "That'a girl." He winked and placed the pokeballs in his deep pockets.
"Hey! Wait! You said I could have them!"
"After you help us capture Maisie."

Flashback Over

Because Valerie was so small and skinny, she was shaking from the cold wind that passed on Alola nights like these. Her wet skin and lack of warm clothing, didn't help either.

Grant looked back at his older sister with slight worry, but when he felt Guzma looking down at him, he quickly looked forward. He was afraid of Guzma just like every other grunt. Guzma was just like his Golisopod; strong and tall as fuck.

Grant: "So...boss," he scratched the back of his neck in a nervous tick, "ya never told us why we were heading to Malie City. Is that where Maisie is?"
Guzma: "No, ya idiot. Maisie traveled to Melemele somehow. One of the grunts saw her walking with Kukui and some kid earlier this morning. Unfortunately for our little princess, I happen to know Melemele like the back of my strong hands." Guzma growled in an evil manner. Valerie gulped in fear for her dear friend.

Valerie's Thoughts: "Maisie...run."