As they made they’re way back through the wastelands Aro’s mind kept replaying the moment he picked up the sword, on initial contact with the handle he felt like he saw the outline of his handprint glow, but he put it down to his own delusion. Being alone all this time had done him no favours. It wasn’t long before Aro’s thoughts were interrupted by Khelfin moaning about how easy the mission was. 

“Look man, your both rookies, today was just about me showing you the ropes. You think Miss Amy would send you two out on high classification missions when you probably haven’t even seen a fossil till now? Besides it’s not like I chose to bring you.” Aro explained.

Although Aro was enjoying the company of other humans his own age, there was something about the way Khelfin spoke that rubbed him up the wrong way, He accepted that people were broken inside, how could they not be, most were taken away from loved ones and watched others die, but there was a point where Aro knew that negativity only bred bad things. 

All of a sudden Red let out a small roar, to which Aro was alerted to a flock of wild Grimer. Aro’s stance changed and immediately stood in front of the group.

“This isn’t good guys, we’re gonna have to battle our way through this, it’s time for you both to show me what you got!” Aro commanded.
“Khelfin, now it’s tome to put your money where your mouth is...” He said to Khelfin in a banterful way.
“Red, use Head Smash, start knocking the grimer away...” he paused and glanced at the other Pokemon, “... Khelfin, Maya you both have aerial advantage so try provide some cover for red by distracting the grimer....”