Rota's First Female Knight | Sir Aaron x Reader [Pokémon]

|| Chapter 25 ||

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"I thought a lot about this, but don't you think it would be a great idea if we made a joint mission with the Rota knights? Both them and our knights shall venture inside the tree of beginning and collect data about the insides of that place." Catherine said confidently. You felt Aaron's grip on your hand tighten at the mention of the tree of beginning. That must have triggered past memories of his father who disappeared in that very place.

You couldn't understand why it had to be you - the most inexperienced person among the knights - who constantly had to stop Catherine and her crazy stuff while everyone else just stood by and watched her get away with it quietly: "Are you completely out of your mind?!"

"You even dare to suggest something like that?! People have gone inside the tree of beginning and never returned!" You added, watching the red haired advisor and how she seemed to be amused by your reactions. But you weren't up against her alone this time, Aaron took your side as well: "I have to agree with Y/N. The idea is foolish and way too risky."

Turning to face Aaron first to smile at him, then over to prince Luntian, you stared the blond in the eyes as you waited for his opinion. He sighed and flashed his advisor an unreadable expression. "Catherine, I thought we had already discussed this."

"My answer is no. There is no way we will risk the lives of people like this, especially ones of people from other kingdoms. Do you have any idea of the consequences?" Luntian shook his head and seemed disappointed. You had the impression that this wasn't the first time the red-head voiced this idea of hers. She gritted her teeth and had no choice but to accept the prince's decision.

"Now that this has been taken care of, we can end our meeting. Do you have any questions?" The green eyed royal once again let a sigh roll off his lips before giving you and the other knights short glances. Doni indeed seemed to have one. "Is there a balcony we're allowed to use? We need to write a letter to our queen and send our messenger Pokémon today if possible."

"Of course. Catherine will show you the way whenever you need to." Prince Luntian said and smiled as conclusion of this meeting. Finally, this all had come to an end. It was a tiring and draining experience you hoped not to need to go through again any time soon.

Everyone got up from their chairs and slowly but surely left the hall. Catherine and the prince discussed something before she was allowed to exit. You were happy that Aaron didn't let his childhood friend get away with her insane ideas this time, but you were still worried about Kai. The maid who drank the very same drugged juice ended up in a rather bad condition, so you hoped Rouen managed to find a capable doctor.

"Y-You're so brave, Y/N!~ I admire how you were able to defend us like that in the presence of prince L-Luntian!" Liliana tugged your knight coat, expressing herself rather excitedly. This girl was just too pure for her own good. Fotula sped her pace up a little so that she walked next to the silver haired female, adding a comment of her own. "Yes, I didn't think you would actually say anything about the drugs." You blushed out of embarrassment, telling the girls that they were giving you more credit than you deserved.

"Well that's to be expected from my girl-bestie.~" Doni hummed, sounding more like a dad complimenting his daughter than a friend. He ruffled your hair, sticking to you on the other side, but his head was soon shoved away by Aaron who originally walked next to you. Camilla was quick to react as well: "You mean my best friend. No way I'm handing her over to you, Sir Salvatore!~"

Everyone joked around and laughed, enjoying themselves. You had just then noticed that Aaron was still holding your hand. And despite his Lucario walking right behind you and witnessing everything, you didn't hear a single word leave his mouth. You turned around to check on him, only to see him... sulking? Despite him being annoying 98% of the time, you still considered Lucario a part of the group and couldn't stop yourself from wanting to raise his spirits: