I can make you laugh

Day 0- Sunday

After knocking on the door of the Aether Estate, Gladion waited patiently along with his Umbreon. After a few moments, the door opened, revealing Hobbes, the family butler.

"Ah, Master Gladion," Hobbes smiled. "I'm glad to see you've come home. How was your Ula'ula grand trial?"

"It was eventful and tiring," Gladion admitted. "But I succeeded."

"Well done, young man," Hobbes beamed with a hint of pride in his voice.

"Thank you, Hobbes," Gladion blushed. "Is Lillie home?"

"Yes," Hobbes nodded, taking Gladion's bag. "Master Ash is here too. You'll find them in Miss Lillie's room."

"Thank you," he smiled, holding out Silvally's and Lycanroc's Pokéballs. "Would you mind taking Lycanroc and Silvally to my room? They're exhausted."

"Of course," Hobbes smiled, taking the Pokéballs before heading in the direction of Gladion's bedroom. Gladion smiled gratefully before walking towards Lillie's room, Umbreon following close behind. As they approached, Gladion could hear giggles. Smiling softly, Gladion knocked.

"Come in," a voice called between laughter.

Gladion opened the door.

What on earth? He thought.

Inside, Ash was standing on his hands, his legs waving around as he tried to keep his balance while Pikachu pulled faces at Lillie and Snowy. Lillie was lying on the ground, her cheeks red and wet with tears. Snowy was beside her, laughing so hard that she had used Powder Snow on a couple of toys. Gladion gave a small smile as he knocked on the door. Lillie opened her eyes.

"Oh, hi Gladion," Lillie gasped as she sat up.

"Gladion?!" Ash yelled in surprise. "Woah!"

Ash yelped as he fell over, landing on his back. Gladion winced out the loud thud while Umbreon wandered over and started licking Lillie's cheeks, concerned that Lillie was hurt.

"I'm okay Umbreon," Lillie smiled. "I'm not sad. Ash and Pikachu are just funny."

"Bre," Umbreon nodded.

"Are you alright?" Gladion said as he walked over to Ash, holding out his hand.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Ash smiled as he grabbed Gladion's hand, allowing Gladion to pull him into a sitting position.

Gladion nodded before sitting on the couch, smiling as Pikachu, Umbreon and Snowy started to play and tickle each other.

"What are you doing home?" Lillie asked happily as she beside her brother.

"Well, I finished another Grand Trial and..." Gladion started to say.

"That's so cool!" Ash interrupted. "Which island?!"

"Ula' Ula," Gladion answered.

"So cool!" Ash cried. "Who did you use? Isn't Nanu tough? What kind of Z-Crystal did you win?"

"Ash, calm down," Gladion smiled. "Please."

Ash's cheeks turned pink.

"Sorry," he said softly. "It's just... I haven't seen you since the Manalo Festival and we didn't really get a chance to catch up. So, I got excited. Sorry."

Gladion gave a soft smile.

"It's okay," he said. "Anyway, Lycanroc, Silvally, Umbreon and I are tired so we thought we'd come home."

"Wonderful!" Lillie said happily. "I miss having you home and I'd love to get to know Umbreon, Lycanroc and Silvally better now that I can touch Pokémon again."