fluff; Milo with a super strong f! s/o who's the champion
Hop, M/c and the others r aged up to 20, Milo 22
Every single match you've ever fought in he has watched, cheering you on with a big goofy grin
"THAT'S MY GIRLFRIEND!! OMG THATS MY GIRLFRIEND!"
Big strong lad likes strong lass.
You are a workaholic and rarely slow down.
"Have you eaten yet?" "......Oops."
I headcannon this man is malewife material and is a beast in the kitchen. He makes the best apple curry frfr.
All your Pokémon love him! even your VERY protective Cinderace.
Firm believer he falls hard and fast
Milo sat in the stands of the stadium, eyes trained onto the field where the familiar shape of his girlfriend's body and the body of your long-time rival, Hop.
Despite Hop deciding to go down the path of a professor, you and him decided to have a friendly battle just like the old days.
You had became the champion at the age of 18, overthrowing Leon when he was 21.
Milo still fondly remembers the first time he interacted with you. (Even if the very first interaction was a Wooloo smacking into you) He remembers watching in anticipation as you took on his gym challenge. He had just lost against the champion's brother, so he was intrigued by the other challenger endorsed by Leon.
You seemed to have a special way with the Wooloo. What normally was a chaotic task was turned into a quick, streamlined one as you expertly guided the Wooloo into the pen, decimating his trainers. Of course, their grass types were no match for your Raboot.
When you reached him, he was able to see your bond with your Pokémon first hand, and he instantly gained a small crush. Your team at the time was only two Pokémon, which was a pretty small team, but they were both incredibly well trained. The grass type trainer could tell you cared more about quality over quantity.
Sadly, in his gym match against you, he stood no chance. He wasn't even able to land a single hit on your Raboot, let alone see the next member of your team. You wiped out his Pokémon in one hit. You didn't even have to Dynamax.
Of course, when you had such a strong bond with a Pokémon you are almost unbeatable. You and your Raboot were in perfect sync, you barely even had to direct her on what to do, when you did, she followed your orders with full trust.
After his crushing defeat, he approached you offering his gym badge, and some advice on where to next.
Since you had peaked his interest, he watched all your matches, watching as you took down his friends without drawing out a second Pokémon. Even Nessa with her water types stood no chance against the powerhouse fire type.
By Kabu's gym you had 3 Pokémon now, the last two still a mystery. Your Raboot evolved into a Cinderace, and the affects of the pyro ball were devastating on Kabu.
It wasn't until your fight with Opal that he was able to cross you again. This was also the first match where he was able to see another one of your Pokémon (by then you had 5). Upon the start of the battle, he prepared himself to see your Cinderace take the field. Instead a Toxapex appeared. Using the poison type advantage you wiped Opal with her only managing to land 2 hits.
He had been in Ballonlea on gym-leader business, but decided he had time to watch your match. "It's good to finally see another one of your Pokémon." he commented with a smile as he aproached you outside the gym.
"Great job on the match, I was in town and decided to check it out. Your bond with your Pokémon amazes me as always."
"What do you mean as always? You've only seen me battle once?" You asked, tilting your head.
"Ah- Well, you see, it's. uh. Well, It's rare to see a trainer who has such a uhm strong bond with their Pokémon, so I just uh- wanted to see more of your matches. I- uh have really enjoyed watching your bond with Cinderace grow." he mumbled, turning bright red, and averting his eyes to the ground.
"Aww, that's so sweet. I'm glad you like watching my matches so much. Do you want to meet the full team?"
"Sure, just don't go around telling everyone my team. I've been keeping them a secret to prepare for Leon." You winked at him, holding a finger to your lips, causing him to blush.
"I-I promise!" He squeaked, excited to see your Pokémon.
"Come on out guys!" You threw your pokeballs into the air. Cinderace and Toxapex were the pokemon he knew about, however a Mimikyu, Appletun, and a Shuckle were the remaing 3 team members.
Upon being released, the pokemon let out delighted cries and immediately ran up to you for pets, all letting out of noises of content as they snuggled up with you.
It wasn't until Milo gasped that their attention was snatched away. your Appletun and Shuckle approached the man in curiosity, while Mimikyu and Toxapex stayed by you. Cinderace glared at him, her arms crossed as she loomed next to you.
"Carnelian, it's okay, Milo's nice. Plus even if he wasn't, you could take him easily." You sent him a look that told him to play along.
"Haha yeah. I stood no chance against you when you were a Raboot, no way I'd stand a chance now." He rubbed the back of his head, while the rabbit stuck her chest out in pride.
"Now, why don't you go play with Aquamarine and Onyx?" The rabbit pokemon nodded and hopped over to play with the water and ghost types.
Turning to Milo you sent him an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Carnelian and I have been through a lot together, so she's super protective. She doesn't like anyone getting near me, let alone men. The only way to ease her up is if she knows she's stronger."
"It's ok, I get it. Plus it's not like I was lying. Even without the type advantage, your bond is unbeatable."
"Yeah, I suppose it is." A small smile came to your face as you reflected on all your memories with your pokemon. "Anyways, now that you've seen my secret, you owe me a date."
The gentle giant exploded into red. "I-I What? I'm flattered I really am, but I'm sure you have much better things to do than spend time with someone like me."
"Hmm, sure I do, but I think you're super cute and want to get to know you more. How about you accompany me to Circhester?"
"I do have to head there next..." he mumbled. "Are you sure you don't mind?"
"Not at all. Traveling with company is always more fun, plus I meant what I said about wanting to get to know you better."
"O-Okay" He flushed as you grabbed his hand and pulled him into Route 8.
The 3 days he spent traveling with you allowed the two of you to grow close enough to start dating.
He watched in person as you crushed Gordie, but sadly could not attend your fight with Piers in person as he had to return to his gym.
"I promise I will be watching from home and cheering you on. Win for me ok?" he brought a hand down to rest on your head.
"I promise. Knowing you're cheering me on will make me win!" With a smile, you leaned up and gave him a small peck on the lips, which caused him to short circuit. "I'll see you at the champion cup!" With a wink, you ran off towards your next gym.
The day of the Champion cup comes, and as expected you destroy the semifinals with the new addition to your team, Morpeko. Marnie nor Hop stands a chance.
Before you can continue on to defeat Leon, you are interrupted by Chairman Rose and the whole Eternatus thing. Leading you and Hop to return to the slumbering weald to get the help of the legendary pokemon.
Finally after the match being pushed back two days, you were able to fight Leon. You did not breeze through this fight as quickly, struggling with his Inteleon and of course his partner, Charizard, but with the help of Carnelian, you and best friend defeated Leon and became the new champions.
As soon as the match was over, Milo had already scooped you up off the ground and was twirling you around. "YES! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT! EVER SINCE YOU FIRST TOOK ON MY GYM I KNEW YOU WERE GONNA DO GREAT!"
Letting out a giggle a brilliant smile crossed your face. "I can't believe we did it!"
Back to the current battle, as expected you wiped the floor with Hop, just as you had done every time before. The male only laughed, exclaiming that it was good to battle you again.
After exchanging a hug, you turned to your boyfriend who was waiting with the dumbest grin on his face.
Upon seeing he had your attention, he slowly got down on one knee, eyes filled with love. "(Name), ever since I first saw your incredible bond with your pokemon, I have been smitten. I have watched proudly as you overcame every single challenge thrown your way and saved our region. I have been lucky enough to call myself your boyfriend, but would you let me be even luckier and call myself your fiancé?"
Throwing yourself onto him, tears filling your eyes, you screamed out a yes.
"I promise you will never feel unloved with me. I love you."
(That turned out so much longer than planned oops. I recently replayed Sword cuz why not and uh oh hyperfixation back.)
