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Chapter 37: Aw, Hell No!

'And finally, remember never to talk in battle. We don't wanna freak out other trainers.'

'Yeah yeah, I got it.' I rolled my eyes 'Don't transform with other people around, don't talk in my pokemon form with other people around... are you done now?'

'Ugh... yes. Now there are a few bushes over there. So go do what you gotta do.'

'You know that sounds wrong, right?'

'Bushes. Now.'

I groaned in annoyance, as I dragged myself towards the forest and hid behind the bushes. There I transformed into Type:Null, and ate a few Oran Berries from the branches. Before finally coming out and walking over to Gladion's side.

'Happy?'

'Very,' he smirked 'Okay let's go.'

'Yaaaaay...' I cheered with the littlest enthusiasm, before the two of us headed off.

(Timeskip)

'Null, use Pursuit!'

I lunged forward and attacked the Mudsbray with my claw, causing it to be knocked into a tree and faint.

The trainer returned the Pokémon to his Pokeball and smiled at Gladion 'That's a really strong Pokémon, sir. Betcha you'll go far with them by your side.' She said cheerfully before skipping off, probably to the Pokémon center.

I held my head up proudly as I turned around and walked up to Gladion, sitting myself down in front of him.

'What's with the face?' He frowned, placing a hand on his hip.

'She complimented me, not you. Be jealous.' I smirked, though it was pretty obvious I was joking.

Gladion rolled his eyes and walked past me, signalling me to follow with his left hand. I grunted and trotted over to his side, head still held high.

'Can you stop that? It makes you look like a snob-'

'Well, well, well... look who it is...' A very familiar voice giggled smugly. 'Our cute li'l enforcer Gladion and his pet.'

'Plumeria...' I thought to myself as Gladion and I turned to face the person. I was right, there stood the pink haired punk. She stared at us with over done eyes and smirked. 'Heard you two messed up our mission.'

'They had my sister, Plumeria!' Gladion snapped, making her laugh.

'I know, I know. And I'm not holding a grudge. I simply wanted to see how one of my brother's were doing.' she stated, her smirk softening a bit as she came over. She bent down and patted my head, causing me to let out a happy growl.

'Well... nice to see ya, Plumes.' Gladion told her, with a hint of a smile on his face. Plumeria nodded in return before standing up.

'You know, Gladion. All the grunts are a mess without boss around... they're acting like kids who got separated from their parents.' She stated as she placed her hands on her hips. 'It's kinda sad if I'm honest...'

'I can imagine...' Gladion sighed 'They pretty much rely on the old man for survival...'

I nudged his arm, as a way to ask if he was alright. He looked down at me and smiled 'I'm fine, Megan. Oh, and you can talk in front of Plumes, ya know.'

'Oh, thank Arceus... body language is hard.' I stated with a sigh.

'What the hell?!' Plumeria screamed as she jumped back, her now wide eyes were fixed on me.

'Plumes, Plumes. Calm down. Let me explain.' Gladion said in a hushed tone.

(Le Timeskip)

'I see... so let me get this straight. Null was actually a human girl, until your mom did an experiment on her turning her into a Pokemon. And a few days ago you found out about her secret and how she became this way?!'

'Yup, that's pretty much the gist of my story...' I murmured, not lifting my head from my claws.

'Jeez, I feel bad for ya girl. You've been through so much, though you have done absolute jack squat to deserve it...' Plumeria bent down to stroke my head.

'Eh, no big. Though I appreciate your concern.' I smiled.

Gladion suddenly stood up, and looked at us like he had an idea.

'What's gotten you so hyped?' I asked, tilting my head to the side.

'Plumeria, why not battle us?'

'Aw, Hell No.' I snapped and stood up, making my way down the path.

'Megan, get back here...' Gladion sighed.

'Nope nope nope nope NOPE!'

'Malasadas~'

I stopped in my tracks, and grunted as I turned around. 'Gladion... She's not Team Skull's Admin for nothing.'

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'Well she's not wrong...' Plumeria shrugged.

'Thank You!' I shouted.

Gladion puffed his cheeks and crossed his arms, then opened his mouth slightly to let out all the air. 'I realise that... but that's why I want to battle her.'

'Because she's gonna kick our butts?' I ask, tilting my head to the side.

'No! Because battling strong opponents will help us become strong- Where do you think you're going?!' He yelled once he saw me walking away.

'I don't know, not here that's for sure!' I yell back as I walk behind a tree, where I transformed into my human form. 'Probably gonna go buy some malasadas or something!'

'And how exactly are you going to do that? You have no money!' Gladion scoffed.

'No but I have your credit card!'

'Oh okay the- Wait WHAT?!'

I smirked as I held up his card, which I had slipped out of his pocket before turning into Null. 'Maybe I should be a thief~' I giggled.

'Give. That. Back!'

'Or what, Edgelord~? You gonna tickle me to death?' I asked smugly.

'Yep, that's pretty much it.' He replied with a smirk, making me raise an eyebrow in confusion. He proceeded to lunge forward at me, making me jump back in surprise.

'Oh shi- I'm outta here!' I screamed before turning on my heels and running in the opposite direction.

'You can't run forever!'

'I can still try!'

(Plumeria POV)

'What the hell just happened...?' I asked myself as I watched those two kids run off, yelling like loonatics.

A/N Slightly shorter chapter... sorry 'bout dat... But I promise that next Chapter will be worth the wait, just hold onto ya butts.

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