TL;DR - To make sure things stay fair and that no one is feeling cheated, everyone is required to draw straws to see who gets to sleep by Warez’s side for the night. Even some nights more than one stick can get selected to take part in those late-night cuddles. Though today looks like Rhydon was the one to get the lucky pull.

As things were winding down for the night, the yellow jade dragon pushed the button on the intercom, allowing his voice to be heard throughout the house.

“Alright, guys it’s time for bed! You know the drill,” Warez says shouting throughout the house before hearing a stampede of Pokémon get closer and closer to his location. It wouldn’t be long until he saw Arcanine zoom around the corner before skidding to a halt in front of him.

“First as always buddy.” Warez chuckles while giving the fire dog some head pats.

One by one, Nidoking, Aggron, Emboar, Electivire, Dragonite, Feraligatr, and finally slowly entering Slaking make their way into the hall before surrounding their trainer waiting in anticipation. Warez then pulls out a strawberry ice cream cone with toothpicks stuck in it like a cactus.

“Alright, here we go. Everyone pick a stick!” Warez said before each one reached out and grabbed a stick. “On three, 1, 2, 3!”

Simultaneously they all pulled out at the same time, leaving the ice cream free of toothpicks. They would all lick the ends of their sticks hoping to see if they had won. But the one to boast was Rhydon as he lifted his hand in the air with the stick having a different colored end. A few Pokémon congratulated Rhydon while others grumbled and felt a little salty at the results.

You might be wondering what’s going on, let me explain. Back then there was a time when all Warez’s Pokémon would get upset at one another feeling that some other Pokémon were getting more opportunities to sleep beside their trainer when going to bed. So Warez thought of a way for them to not bicker, and that way was random chance. Whoever got to draw the correct stick would be selected. So they can’t get mad at each other or Warez if it’s random like this, and it keeps everyone happy…for the most part.

“Better luck next time guys, I’ll see y’all in the morning. Good night.” Warez yawned before hearing everyone say their Pokémon cry of “good night”.

Everyone but Rhydon and Slaking would walk off, Slaking stayed as he was eyeing that ice cream like it was the most beautiful thing on the planet. Warez smiles, sticks out his hand, and hands Slaking the cone making the smile widely. He eats it whole like it was a grape for anybody else and pats his belly before laying down and passing out in the hallway. Rhydon looks to Warez and the two chuckle before making their way to the bedroom. Jumping onto the bed first would be Warez lying spread eagle before seeing the overly excited Rhydon jump into the air ready to embrace his trainer with a body slam. However, the dragon quick to realize would roll to the side barely avoiding getting crushed.

Easy there fella, whatcha tryna do, flatten me?”

Rhydon are known for their tough and aggressive exteriors, but beneath all that gruff lies a heart of pure loyalty. Trainers with Rhydon often develop strong bonds with their Pokemon, and it's not uncommon to see them cuddling together after a long day of training or adventuring. From his excitement, you could hear his tail slapping against the bed, but in place of an apology, Rhydon would instead pull Warez in for a hug and rest his head upon his chest. He nuzzles his trainer with his snout and curls their massive body around them, providing a sense of security and warmth.

Warez would return the favor by snuggling up next to the big ground type and rubbing his belly while their tails slowly coil around one another.

“I hope you’re comfortable big guy, it’s been a while since we got our one-on-one together.”

Rhydon nods his head in agreement and gives his trainer one final hug before the two slowly drift off to the dream world.

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