The Lumiose Badlands, route 13. This was where he met her first. Akio narrowed his eyes eyes against the raging sand as he stepped deeper into the route. He had been silent the whole time. The Garchomp traveling with him gave him a worried look. The Dragon growled lightly and tipped his head to the side, as if he was asking his trainer a question.
"I'm not running...we're here to train." Akio simply replied, not bothering to look at the dragon. "It's not like I'd be able to do anything if I stuck around...:
Rasuka frowned, nudging his trainers cheek with his snout. This did nothing. Akio still kept his look. This wasn't the Akio he knew, but he would still stick by his side. After all, they were like brothers to one another.
Several thoughts ran through the trainer's mind, he would never openly talk about them. Was he really worthy as a friend? A Trainer? Was he worthy to carry on his grandfather's dream, if he couldn't control the Pokemon he was to take care of. He shook his head, he wouldn't think of any of these now.