don't get cocky, you Johto punk!

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[allthingsglittergold]

CAARD Link!

[lxngfxrgxtten]

the  bubbly  sounds  of  laughter  continue  to  pop  in  the  clean  air  as  six  pushes  her  fingers  through  her  equally  windswept  hair  to  straighten  it.  heart  still  racing  in  her  chest  from  the  sheer  excitement,  she  softly  pushes  on  gold,  a  playful  gesture  as  she  tosses  him  a  smirk  before  turning  back  to  blazer.         ❝   i  guess  you  could  say  i  agree  with  the  sky  then.   ❞         a  hand  reaches  to  blazer's  snout  and  gives  it  a  soft  rub  in  admiration  of  his  showcased  skill.  the  charizard  pushes  his  head  into  her  chest  and  lets  a  low  rumble  fester  within  his  belly,  a  gentle  sound  of  affection  well  known  to  the  pair.  after  a  moment,  they  break  their  embrace  and  look  back  at  their  friends.         ❝   dunno  about  opal,  but  i  think  blazer's  up  to  fly  around  and  hang  out  while  we  do  our  thing.   ❞

blazer  is  quick  to  perk  up,  his  tail  swishing  slightly  in  excitement,  like  a  happy  growlithe  waiting  for  play  time.  the  actions  get  a  giggle  out  of  six,  and  she  pats  his  back  softly,  indicating  he's  free  to  go.  the  fire  pokemon  huffs,  releasing  a  little  smoke  from  his  nostrils  before  walking  forward  and  taking  off,  giving  an  expectant  look  towards  opal  as  he  takes  to  the  skies.  the  champion  adjusts  her  kimono  as  it  blusters  in  the  wind  created  by  blazer's  beating  wings,  still  not  used  to  the  feeling  on  her  body.  slowly,  her  gaze  drifts  to  gold,  a  content  smile  on  her  features  before  she  turns  towards  the  bell  tower  before  her,  looming  over  the  pair.

for  a  moment,  her  expression  falters.  the  excitement  that  once  filled  her  veins  is  suddenly  nowhere  to  be  found  as  her  heart  faces  reality.  facing  this  tower  meant  facing  history,  and  while  it  wasn't  her  own  history,  it  was  terrifying.  the  rareitan  had  made  a  decision  that  would  be  the  start  of  something  bigger  for  her,  and  that  was  something  she  hadn't  done  in  years.  memories  of  making  her  decision  to  come  back  to  the  region  begin  to  resurface  in  her  mind.  the  fear,  the  anxiety  and  uncertainty.  it  had  been  a  good  choice  in  the  end  and  things  had  turned  out  well,  but  what  if  this  time  it  didn't   ?   heavy  breaths  leave  slightly  parted  lips  as  she  feels  the  fear  creep  in,  but  there's  a  glimmer  in  the  corner  of  her  eye,  the  johtonian  champion's  hair  accessories  catching  the  light  as  he  moves.  she  turns  slightly  towards  him,  taking  him  in,  and  her  breath  begins  to  slow,  returning  to  a  calm  state.  she  gives  a  sort  of  nervous  grin.         ❝   ready  to  change  my  perspective  ?   ❞        at  least  she  wasn't  doing  this  alone.

[allthingsglittergold]

Gold lingers where she leaves him, the gentle push at his chest doing little more than shift his weight, though the smirk she tosses his way earns a crooked grin in return. His gaze follows her briefly, then flicks upward as Blazer takes to the sky, a quiet, appreciative hum slipping from him at the display. The wind tugs at his jacket and hair, but he barely seems to notice, attention settling instead on the shift in her.

He sees it - the moment the lightness fades, the way her shoulders hold just a fraction tighter, the pause that stretches a little too long. His expression softens, grin easing into something steadier, more grounded. He doesn’t rush her and doesn’t interrupt the silence that wraps around the tower and everything it represents. Instead, he steps forward, closing just enough distance to be there without crowding her.

Her words pull a quiet breath of amusement from him, though it’s gentler than before, edged with reassurance rather than mischief. One hand lifts, rubbing the back of his neck before dropping again, posture loose but presence firm beside her.

"Change it? Far from it. Consider this simply education, if nothing else."

His eyes flick up toward the towering structure, then back to her, something confident settling in his stance.

"You have already done the hard part. Arriving here? That is easy. And if it gets rough, I am right here. You are not facing this alone."

A small tilt of his head follows, that familiar spark returning just enough to lighten the weight in the air.

"So yes, I am more than ready. The true question is, are you ready to prove to yourself that you have got this?"

[allthingsglittergold]

[lxngfxrgxtten]

the  dance  through  the  skies  brings  six  nearly  to  tears  in  the  best  way  possible.  up  here  in  the  clouds,  the  world  was  so  free,  and  with  blazer  keeping  her  up  high,  she  reigned  as  it's  queen.  but  there  was  competition  to  the  throne,  and  it  brings  the  champion's  lips  to  curl  further,  and  excited  and  exhilarated  gritting  of  teeth  as  she  and  blazer  push  further.  push  harder.  push  faster  and  faster  still.  and  yet,  they  can't  shake  the  pair  beside  them. 

the  rareitan  steals  a  sideways  glance  towards  her  opponent,  letting  out  a  short  chuckle  as  they  creep  just  barely  ahead  while  gold  slings  playful  retorts.   ❝   you  may  be  from  around  here  johto  boy,  but  you've  never  kissed  the  stars  like  i  have  !   ❞         blazer  roars  in  response  to  his  trainer,  pulling  himself  into  a  steep  climb  and  beating  his  mighty  wings  to  disappear  from  the  sight  below  the  clouds.  perhaps  to  gold,  it  may  have  seemed  like  opal  and  him  and  the  advantage,  as  climbing  towards  the  heavens  would  slow  six  down,  but  it  seemed  she'd  planned  for  this. 

blazer's  wings  cease  their  pounding,  folding  in  close  to  his  body  as  he  hangs  in  the  air  for  a  moment  before  speeding  through  with  a  steep  nose  dive,  right  past  their  foes.  the  speed  gained  from  diving  follows  through  with  a  low  glide,  the  pair  using  the  momentum  to  drive  them  forward.  but  six  was  no  fool,  she  could  see  that  gold  and  opal  were  closing  the  gap  once  more,  and  blazer  begins  pushing  himself  harder,  faster,  as  fast  as  his  wings  can  carry  him.  the  bell  tower  was  getting  closer,  it's  beautiful  gleam  in  the  light  the  finish  line  to  a  glorious  race. 

the  gap  is  getting  smaller,  and  as  they  begin  to  glide  around  the  bell  tower  towards  it's  entrance,  the  talons  of  the  pokemon  that  had  brought  them  here  click  against  the  rocky  ground  in  unison,  signifying  the  dreaded  result  of  a  tie.  six  finds  herself  panting,  looking  over  at  gold  with  a  shocked  expression.  her  face  hangs  like  that  for  a  moment,  before  a  smile  creeps  its  way  onto  her  lips  once  again,  and  she  begins  to  laugh  heartily.         ❝   there's  no  way…  there's  just  no  way  !   ❞         it  takes  her  a  moment  to  contain  her  laughter  as  she  gazes  at  the  johtonian  champion.        ❝   i  guess  you  gave  me  a  run  for  my  money  !   ❞        a  smug  snicker  leaves  her  lips  as  she  playfully  pouts  out  a  little  claim.       ❝   …  buuuut  we  still  won.   ❞

[allthingsglittergold]

High above the gleaming spires of the Bell Tower, Gold rides the currents with Opal’s silver wings cutting clean arcs through the sky. The air thins, sharp and sweet, and he feels the pull of the heavens in his lungs. Six and Blazer blaze ahead in a daring climb, vanishing beyond the clouds in a show of dominance that makes his grin stretch wider. A throne in the sky? Gold has never bowed easily.

He leans low against Opal’s neck, laughter snatched by the wind. "You believe this altitude scares me? I’ve chased legends higher than this!" His eyes flash toward Six as Blazer folds and drops like a comet, slicing past in a fierce dive. For a heartbeat, Gold admires the boldness - then his competitive fire roars hotter.

Opal answers without needing words. Wings tilt, body streamlines, and Gold feels the surge as they angle into their own calculated descent, not reckless but razor-precise. He trusts her instincts as much as his own. The distance narrows again, inch by inch, heartbeat by heartbeat. The tower’s golden crest burns brighter ahead, a beacon calling champions home.

Gold bares his teeth in exhilaration. "Come on Opal - let us show them what a real Johto sky looks like!"

They sweep around the tower’s curve in a tight glide, talons striking stone at the same instant as their rivals. The echo rings out - two beats as one.

Silence lingers for half a breath before Gold straightens, chest rising and falling hard, eyes locked with Six’s stunned stare. Then his laughter breaks free, bright and unrestrained.

"A tie? Hmph." He shakes his head, brushing wind-tossed hair from his face. Pride gleams there, fierce and playful. "Guess that means you couldn’t shake us after all."

Her smug claim draws a spark back into his gaze. Gold slides from Opal's back, scratching her chin with a murmur of thanks as he steps forward, undeterred, confidence radiating as steady as the tower behind him.

"Won? I am more than certain we hit together." His grin sharpens, daring and warm all at once. "It seemsas though the sky could not decide which champion it liked better."

[lxngfxrgxtten]

she's  quick  to  give  a  playful  scoff  at  his  declaration  of  not  falling  behind,  softly  elbowing  him  in  the  side  before  rushing  ahead  and  out  the  door  towards  the  pokemon  in  the  garden  once  again.  placing  two  fingers  in  her  mouth,  she  lets  out  a  whistle  that  alerts  blazer  to  her  presence,  waking  him  from  his  basking  with  gold's  charmeleon.  he  stretches  out  his  wings  before  getting  to  his  feet  and  seeing  the  fire  in  six's  eyes,  which  in  turn  wakes  him  up  from  his  lazy  slumber  to  walk  towards  her  quickly.         ❝   ready  for  a  race,  big  guy  ?   ❞        the  charizard  perks  up  quickly  and  begins  to  wag  his  flaming  tail  before  spinning  so  she  can  hop  onto  his  back  carefully.  the  kimono  would  certainly  make  this  a  little  harder,  but  it  was  nothing  she  couldn't  handle.

leaning  back  in  the  saddle,  six  gazes  over  to  her  fellow  champion  from  atop  her  perch  and  gives  a  slick  smile.  just  as  she  leans  and  moves  with  blazer's  movements,  she's  quick  to  lean  back  into  her  competitive  habits  and  cocky  nature  when  it  comes  to  her  abilities,  letting  the  worry  of  the  previous  moment  melt  away  from  her  body  as  if  it  were  nothing  at  all.  nothing  was  different  at  all,  and  yet,  everything  was,  and  maybe  that  was  okay.  but  one  thing  was  for  certain.         ❝   there's  no  chance  you  beat  us  there  gold,  try  to  keep  up,  will  ya  ?   ❞

blazer  and  six  almost  share  a  laugh  in  that  moment,  feeling  the  ground  disappear  beneath  them  as  they  soared  into  mighty  skies  above,  feeling  every  movement  and  wingbeat  as  they  began  to  race  towards  the  bell  tower.  there  was  no  way  he'd  get  there  first,  not  if  she  could  help  it.

[allthingsglittergold]

Gold snorts at the scoff, stride lengthening rather than slowing as the door swings wide. Sunlight catches against the familiar blaze of scales in the garden, and a sharp whistle cuts through the lazy heat. The Pidgeot swoops from her place in the tree, landing as she straightens with purpose. The challenge in the air is unmistakable.

A hand comes up in a quick, practiced motion, fingers snapping once. The flying-type answers immediately, muscles coiling with intent. Gold vaults up in one smooth movement, boots finding purchase as if the motion had been rehearsed a thousand times.

A grin flashes, feral and bright, eyes tracking the ascent of Blazer with open amusement rather than concern. The ground already feels optional.

"Bold words for someone already cheating with altitude."

Wings beat hard, lifting skyward in a rush of feathers and wind. The Bell Tower looms in the distance, far but inviting, and Gold leans forward without hesitation, laughter caught in the chest as the race truly begins.

"I would not worry about me falling behind-" comes the shout, carried on the updraft, sharp with challenge and promise. "That is your place!"

Opal surges higher, form streaming in a brilliant arc as the climb sharpens. Air tears past, cool against Gold's skin, and the world below shrinks into a patchwork of green and stone. Every wingbeat is familiar, synced down to instinct rather than command, a partnership honed through countless reckless decisions and victories hard-won.

Gold steals a glance sideways, tracking the other silhouette cutting cleanly through the sky. There’s admiration there, buried beneath the competition, but it only sharpens the edge of the moment. The Tower grows clearer with every second, metal glinting like a dare against the horizon.

"Try not to trip over that confidence when we pass."

A laugh breaks free, swallowed quickly by the wind as the Pidgeot banks just enough to shave distance.. The race is on in earnest now - no past worries, no unspoken tension, only speed, sky, and the familiar thrill of chasing something just out of reach. Gold isn't sure he's seen a Charizard as fast as Blazer is, and Opal loves the challenge as much as he does.

[allthingsglittergold]

Art by Unknown

[allthingsglittergold]

"You're a freak you know." She says as plain as day.

"So I have been told."

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Dragonite ex (2025) - Eevee Grove Illustrator: Mori Yuu

[allthingsglittergold]

@lxngfxrgxtten

[lxngfxrgxtten]

the  air  feels  lighter  when  he  brushes  off  her  blunder  with  gentle  honesty,  and  she  feels  the  tenseness  in  her  shoulders  start  to  dissipate  slightly  before  he  softly  gazes  around  her,  as  if  to  give  her  space.  in  the  light  that  filters  through  the  window,  he  seems  to  have  this  radiant  glow  about  him,  and  six  feels  her  heart  skip  a  beat,  as  if  she  was  looking  at  something  she  shouldn't.  and  yet,  at  the  same  time,  she  found  herself  unable  to  look  away. 

and  then  his  lips  plant  on  hers,  and  while  the  moment  is  quick,  it  feels  full  of  meaning  and  warmth.  of  understanding  and  mutual  respect.  of  closeness.  when  he  turns  away  after  breaking  the  kiss,  she  feels  the  flush  in  her  face  dissipate  a  little,  realizing  the  moment  is  gone.  though  her  mind  still  races  a  mile  a  minute,  thinking  of  what  he  could  mean  by  these  words,  these  actions.  you  should  not  regret  anything.  could  it  be  that…  ?   no.  it  couldn't  be. 

she  ponders  is  next  question  for  a  moment,  trying  to  forget  what  just  happened.   (   though  it  will  be  a  long  time  before  she  ever  forgets  the  taste  of  his  soft  lips  against  hers.   )     she  could  ride  on  blazer,  that  would  be  easy,  and  it  might  even  be  fun,  a  contest  in  the  skies.  though,  the  prospect  of  riding  with  him  also  made  her  excited.  was  that  because  of  the  moment  they  just  shared  ?   she  shakes  her  head  a  little  bit,  pushing  the  thought  from  her  mind.  be  a  little  more  rational  six,  you're  friends.        ❝   i  can  take  blazer.  after  all,  wouldn't  it  be  fun  to  race  there  alongside  each  other  ?   ❞        there's  a  smirk  to  her  features  as  she  finally  walks  to  stand  beside  him,  pushing  those  previous  moments  and  feelings  away  for  just  a  moment  to  be  herself  again.       ❝   it's  been  a  long  time  since  blazer's  gotten  the  opportunity.   ❞

[allthingsglittergold]

Gold lets the quiet settle again after her choice, a calm that carries a faint echo of what passes between them. He watches the way she straightens, the familiar spark returning to her eyes as she leans back into herself. The smirk suits her; it always does. Something gentle and approving softens his expression in return.

There is a brief glance toward the window, toward open sky and the promise of motion, before his attention finds her again. Not evasive - simply giving her room, honouring the space she claims so deliberately. The corner of his mouth lifts, warm and knowing.

"By all means." He agrees, amusement threading through his voice. "I would not mind seeing just how fast you push him."

He steps closer, not crowding, only enough that the shared anticipation hums between them. His presence feels steady, encouraging rather than challenging.

"I’ll keep pace." Gold adds, eyes bright with something playful beneath the composure. "Consider it a friendly race. No pressure."

A beat.

"But try not to fall too far behind." He adds, tone light, though the gleam in his eyes suggests he welcomes the challenge. "I would hate to miss the view."

With that, he turns toward the open air, toward motion and speed and the thrill waiting beyond the threshold.

[pokemon-cards-hourly]

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#0053 - Persian

[pokemon-cards-hourly]

[lxngfxrgxtten]

the  moment  shared  here  is  special,  quiet,  comforting.  it's  as  if  six  is  right  where  she  needs  to  be  in  this  very  moment,  being  guided  by  a  golden  angel  come  to  help  her  not  only  face  her  woes,  but  understand  how  to  tackle  them  on  her  own.  it  was  a  wonderful  feeling,  one  that  felt  as  though  it  would  last  forever.  and  so  after  a  moment  longer  of  holding  each  other's  hand,  they  begin  to  head  over  to  where  gold  would  lead  them,  getting  out  a  special  kimono  just  for  six  to  wear.  he  seems  to  present  it  to  her  proudly,  and  that  excites  her. 

together,  the  pair  get  ready  with  gold  being  the  one  most  often  to  break  the  silence.  six  is  nervous,  helped  into  the  kimono  by  gold  who  already  looks  as  if  he's  done  this  a  million  and  one  times  before.    (   and  truth  be  told,  perhaps  he  had.   )     the  moment  is  more  intimate  and  close  than  six  would've  expected,  and  her  heart  races  the  entire  time  before  the  finishing  touches  on  her  eye  makeup  are  done  carefully  by  gold,  and  without  thinking  she  unexpectedly  ends  up  planting  her  lips  on  his  and  rushing  out  of  the  room. 

it  takes  way  too  long  for  her  to  come  down  from  her  mind  racing  about  everything,  from  how  soft  his  lips  were  to  why  on  arceus'  green  earth  she  ever  even  thought  she  should  do  that.  outside  the  room,  she  stands  sort  of  in  a  corner,  as  if  the  intersection  of  walls  would  cradle  and  calm  her.  what  was  this  feeling  ?   this  strange  connection  that  she  herself  couldn't  understand  ?   whatever  it  was,  she  just  hoped  that  gold  could  move  past  it  and  forget  it  happened,  lest  she  die  from  embarrassment  before  they  even  got  to  the  tower.  when  gold  does  eventually  find  her,  she  can't  look  him  in  the  eye,  instead  flushing  bright  pink  once  more  and  turning  just  a  bit  away  from  him.       ❝   i…  i  promise  i  won't  do  that  again.   ❞

[allthingsglittergold]

Gold lingers near her without closing the distance, presence offered rather than imposed. The air carries a softness that mirrors him, something patient and unafraid. Whatever stirs between them finds no sharp edge here; it rests, unpressured, allowed to breathe. He notices the way she turns, the color rising to her cheeks, the tension held tight as if the walls themselves serve as shelter. Understanding comes easily. It always does.

He shifts just enough to be seen without demanding her gaze, golden light catching at his hair, at the quiet curve of his expression. There is no trace of shock, no hint of regret—only warmth, steady and unbroken, as though nothing fragile has cracked.

“No apology needed.” He replies curtly. A pause follows, deliberate. Gold gives it room, the same way he gives her room, letting the moment settle instead of chasing it away. His hands remain relaxed at his sides, a silent promise of safety. He angles his body slightly, not blocking her corner, not pulling her out of it either. Choice remains hers. Always. His gaze lifts only briefly, respectful, then drifts away again, as if eye contact itself might feel like too much weight.

And then he leans in and kisses her. Its quick and soft, but firm and with meaning. He breaks it and steps back.

"And you should not regret anything."

He turns then, and the moment breaks.

"Will you be flying on Blazer or would you like me to give you a ride on Opal?"

[allthingsglittergold]

Otohime very much does not get any kinder when she Mega Evolves. Actually she probably doubles down on her worst traits.

She really enjoys the experience though (if for no other reason than she temporarily regains some of the traits she had as a Dragonair).

[allthingsglittergold]

Going fucking insane over how the artist of the Festival of Champions Doujin draws Dragonite tbh.

[coelasquid]

Bird raptors wandering though the park, mimicking human sounds they heard in their pens