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C hapter XIV
Glasorden watched as Mamoswine fainted.
"My, you are a powerful Trainer!" he said. "You've earned this Aurora Badge!"
He handed an Aurora Badge to the challenging trainer, who was still brimming with excitement.
"Thanks!" the boy said. "I can't wait to be knocking on the doors of the Pokémon League! I wonder what the Elite Four is like."
"They're very tough, I can assure you," Glasorden replied. "I've battled one of them before." He smiled as he thought about Lorelei and how she gave him Lapras. Glasorden didn't really care much about losing-that was just part of being a Gym Leader, and all that really mattered was how close he had come to his Pokémon after training with them for so many years. As he thought about this, the boy left and a knock on the door was heard.
"Hurry up!" Eldritch's voice called out from the other side. "I haven't got all day!"
That could mean only one thing-Glasorden was about to be reunited with his one true love. He smiled at the thought as he went to greet Eldritch. Having the responsibilities of training his Pokémon and running a Gym when his heart longed so deeply for Gardenia was a real burden for him. He wondered what Eldritch's love life was like, considering that he was a Sailor.
"Are you ready to set sail or what?" Eldritch demanded.
"I'm ready," Glasorden replied. He felt more than ready. He felt really ready.
They got on Eldritch's ship and Eldritch gave the command to set sail. Glasorden looked upon the sea and heard Eldritch start singing, "That's the way of the Sailor, a life upon the seas, beside my trusty Shellos..." Of course, he didn't care much for Eldritch's singing.
"What's your love life like, Eldritch?" Glasorden asked.
"We don't get to spend much time together," Eldritch answered. "It can be difficult to balance two loves. The important thing is that I'll always be there for her and she'll always be there for me, and that's all that matters." Glasorden smiled-that was precisely how he felt about Gardenia.
Glasorden thought more about Gardenia, and he was lost in thought when he felt the ship come to a halt.
"Welcome back to Canalave City!" Eldritch said, escorting Glasorden off the ship. "Now, you can do...whatever it is that you're here to do."
"Thanks again, friend," Glasorden said before leaving. He almost skipped up the path to Eterna City. He knocked when he came to the door of the Gym, even though he already felt welcome. Rose greeted him.
"You don't have to knock, silly," she said before escorting Glasorden into the Gym. He spotted various trainers who were busy training their Pokémon.
"Good job, Torterra," he heard a familiar voice say.
"Good evening, my Skitty," he opened.
"Oh, sweetie, you're back!" Gardenia said, leaving Torterra to its own business. "Oh, it gets so lonely here without you!"
"I-," Glasorden said before Gardenia put her finger on his lips. They kissed each other passionately.
"My heart leaps so high with joy," Glasorden said.
"My heart leaps higher," Gardenia replied.
"I don't think so," Glasorden responded. Gardenia giggled. They got a small dinner before going to bed. Glasorden smiled as he pulled the flower-themed blanket over his body. It felt much warmer than sleeping back at the Glacierbay Gym. He slept peacefully. In the morning, he awakened to the sunlight pouring into his window and ate his breakfast happily. When he got out of his room, he heard an alluring voice. He pursued the voice to a doorway and listened. Rose appeared.
"Are you listening to Gardenia singing in the shower?" she opened.
"I--wasn't--doing--anything," Glasorden replied, feeling defensive.
"Oh, silly, I don't care about something like that!" Rose said, smiling. "She likes hot showers, you know. Personally, I think she changes the words to the songs so they're about you," she continued. "I can't imagine where she'd be without you, Glasorden."
After a while, the shower stopped running and the singing stopped.
"Why are you smiling like that, Rose?" Glasorden asked.
"You'll see," Rose answered.
"Where are my clothes?" Gardenia demanded. "Rose, did you do this?"
"I'll get them for you, my Skitty," Glasorden called through the door.
"Oh, thank you, my laurel," Gardenia replied.
"Where are they, Rose?" Glasorden asked the girl.
"Aww, you were more fun in that desert," Rose said. "They're in Gardenia's room."
She ran to fetch them, then she handed them to Glasorden's waiting hand. He opened the door carefully and stuck his hand in. He felt Gardenia's clothes vanish from his hand, then she came out after a while. She was as clean and beautiful as ever.
"Thank you so much, my laurel," Gardenia said. "What would I do without you? Anyway, have you ever made Poffin?"
"What is Poffin?" Glasorden asked.
"Oh, right, you're from far away," Gardenia said. "It's a Hearthome specialty made from Berries. I've never made Poffin, either. It should be fun! I have plenty of Berries, so let's go make some!"
"Sounds fine by me," Glasorden replied.
They took the trail to Hearthome City, where a kind Fisherman pointed out the way to the Poffin House. The lovers each dropped one Berry into the special Poffin batter, then they went to work. Neither one of them was very good at Poffin-making, and they made a big mess all over the place. They laughed as the room filled with spilled Poffin batter. They made several Poffins, but none of them were of good quality.
"Oh, come on, Mamoswine," Glasorden said. "Try one!"
Mamoswine shook his head.
"Oh, my!" the Poffin lady said. "You two made a real mess in here! Don't worry, my darlings! We'll have it all fixed up in no time!"
"Thanks," Glasorden said. "I think I've had my fill of Poffin-making for now."
"Okay, my laurel," Gardenia replied. "My arm's quite tired, too. Let's go to the beach!"
When they left the Poffin House, Glasorden noticed an imposing and fearsome woman. She wore a long, purple dress and was accompanied by a Drifblim.
"Who is that?" Glasorden asked Gardenia.
"That's Fantina," Gardenia replied. "She's a little stuck-up, but she's friendly once you get to know her."
They went to the beach, relaxed for a little while, and frolicked in the sea.
"You look so handsome in your swim trunks," Gardenia said.
"You look so stunning in your swimsuit," Glasorden replied.
"Oh, you silly!" Gardenia said, splashing water on Glasorden.
"I can't believe that I failed to appreciate the true beauty of the world for so long because I was such a hot-blooded battling trainer," Glasorden mused.
"Use your Absorb attack, Shroomish!" a trainer who was training his Pokémon said.
Gardenia leaped out of the water and onto Shroomish, who was crushed by her embrace. She was overjoyed.
"Who are you?" the boy asked. "Please don't hurt my Shroomish!"
"He's so cute!" Gardenia cried.
They went back to the Eterna Gym after a day of love and excitement.
"I guess it's time to say good night," Glasorden said. "See you tomorrow, my Skitty."
He began to walk back to his room.
"Where are you going, sweetie?" Gardenia said, stopping him.
"I thought you were ready for bed," Glasorden replied.
"I am," Gardenia said. "With you."
Glasorden's heart leaped with joy as he wondered whether he heard Gardenia correctly. When he got to Gardenia's room, he noticed that her bed was larger than before. He began to climb into it. Gardenia climbed into the other side. He admired her relaxed, beautiful body.
"I love everything about you, my Skitty," Glasorden said to his lover.
"Including my tongue," Gardenia replied.
"What?" Glasorden said.
"You can't hide anything from me, my laurel!" Gardenia said, caressing him with her hand. "That's okay, sweetie. You can stare at any part of my body you like. I'm all yours, my laurel, body, mind, heart, and soul."
"I'm all yours, too, my Skitty," Glasorden replied.
"You're too sweet," Gardenia said lovingly. "Would you like to hear about how I came to be here?"
"I'd love to," Glasorden answered.
"Okay, then, sweetie," Gardenia said. She held Glasorden's body close to hers as she began to tell her story.
Chapter XV
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