My Champion

Chapter 1: Big Bro

Authors Note: Just started Pokemon Shield and I have such a big crush on Leon! This was originally just meant to be a one-shot, but as I'm playing I'm getting more and more ideas for it. If people like it and review it, maybe I'll turn it into a series! :D

"What about this?! This is totally his style!"

The young and albeit somewhat now frustrated Pokémon trainer turns to her Raboot as she shows the small bun yet another overpriced, extravagant Liepard print hoodie. After a few moments, Raboot only shake his head in disagreement.

"What?! Raboot, c'mon your killing me here!"

The young girl trainer cries exasperatedly as she watches her Raboot stick it's nose in the air haughtily and walk away to another section of the clothing store. Young Clara, let's out a loud sigh as she eyes the large sized hoodie and places it back on it's original rack. As she does, she slowly peeks at the price tag and a cold shiver runs through her soul.

"Great Ghastly...M-maybe it's good Raboot didn't like this one after all...t-there's no way I could afford this thing in the first place...!"

Clara sighs as she drags her feet towards the entrance of the clothing store, where her patient Raboot awaits by the door. As she approaches the entrance, the automatic doors open and Raboot walks out. Clara turns around to eye the hoodie one last time before exiting the store solemnly.

As she walks outside, she takes in the sight of Hammerlocke's street lights shining under a vast starry sky. Various people and Pokémon walk the streets together as they head home for the evening. Clara turns in the direction of the nearest Pokémon center as she silently follows her Raboot who is already on his way there.

Noticing his trainer falling behind, Raboot slows down and waits for her to catch up. When she doesn't, he decides to run to her. Clara flashes Raboot a small smile as she scratches his ears as a thanks for the gesture. She lets out a sigh as a small pout forms on her lips.

"I'm sorry I'm being so persistent, Raboot. I didn't mean to drag you shopping all over the place with me today...it's just..."

Clara stops as she bites her lip and averts her gaze to the stony-tiled floor. She can feel heat rise to her cheeks as she nervously plays with her dress's hem.

"I just...I really wanna get him something nice for his birthday, yknow?! Something that...m-maybe he'll even remember me by..."

Clara looks up at the moon as her thoughts drift once again to the man who has been occupying her mind too much lately. She feels heat rise in her cheeks as she continues walking and Raboot follows her.

"He's just...so nice...! A-and charming and, oh! Extremely hard working and..and such an inspiring person too! Also motivating...a-and, he's the reason you and I even met, Raboot!"

The young Raboot rolls his eyes as he continues listening to another one of his trainer's lovesick rants. Clara starts walking again as she hugs her frame; the chilly night air beginning to creep in as Hammerlocke's central Pokémon station comes into view. After another deep sigh, Clara slows down once again as her heart throbs and reddish hues paint over her face.

"He's just...he's so wonderful. A-and he's done so much for both me and Hops that I...I want to give him something in return to express my feelings...ERR, I-I MEAN MY GRATITUDE!"

At this sudden change in tone, Raboot turns around and shoots his trainer a disbelieving look. Clara pouts as she points a finger at her beloved partner, before grabbing his poke ball and waving it threateningly.

"D-Don't give me that look, mister! I-I-I told you once and I'll tell you again! I-I'm not in love with Hop's big brother, okay?! I just...I-I...look up to him a lot! Yeah, that's right! Cause he's the unbeatable champion...and...and-"