#hopxgloria

[prestomcnumb]

god made them from a different region bcs he knew the world couldn’t handle them as besties

[k-aasbroodje]

I saw this prompt and screamed internally

[aprildoesart]

So, can I talk to y’all about postwickshipping?

[letsgofoletsgo]

A Wander Through the Weald

(Heyo! I’ve wanted to write a Postwickshipping fic for awhile now, so I hope you like it! <3)

It had been one month since Gloria defeated the “Unbeatable Champion” Leon. The greatest champion Galar ever seen had been dethroned Sometimes Gloria couldn't believe it herself. It seemed like just yesterday that he had given her and his younger brother, Hop, a Pokemon in Postwick. Gloria remembered the journey alongside her next-door rival fondly, challenging each other and exploring the region. 

While she relished in her victory in the semifinals, part of her heart ached when she remembered Hop’s face. He appeared to take the loss in stride, yet she couldn't help but notice the sorrow in his eyes. He did end up somewhat confiding in her about his new sense of misdirection in a battle of all things. However, he did find a new path after aiding in the Dynamax crisis; Sonia offered for him to study and help her in the Pokemon Lab, which he accepted. Gloria was happy for her friend, and was eager to see what discoveries he might make. 

The new Champion hadn’t seen her friend in weeks, and was missing him quite a bit. So she decided to drop in for a visit one warm, spring day. 

-

“Hop! You have a visitor!”

The boy looked up from his desk. He had a textbook open and was in the middle of jotting something down. He placed down his pencil and turned around to see Gloria enter his room with a bright smile. 

“Gloria!” Hop’s own face lit up as he rose and hugged her. “It’s so great to see you!”

“Likewise!” The two let go. “I haven’t seen you in forever, so I thought I’d pay you a little visit.” 

“Heh, you’re right, guess you’re busy with all your fancy champion business,” he teased. 

“Well, it’s more like I’ve been training to take on the battle tower for the last few weeks, if that’s what you mean.” 

“Oh yeah! I remember you telling me about that. You recon you’re almost ready?” 

“I think so. Gotta smooth the edges a bit with my team, but I’m pretty sure we’re nearly set.” 

“Sweet! Well, I wish you luck!” He smiled. 

“Thanks, mate. So, since I’m not doing anything today, do you think I could pull you away from your studies for a couple hours and go for a walk maybe?” 

“Oh, uh, I’d really like to, but I kinda still have some work left-”

“Don’t worry about it Hop, you’ve been working pretty hard and I think you deserve a break,” Sonia chimed in, grabbing a notebook from a shelf. 

“Er- Really? Awesome, thanks!” 

“Hehe, well then, it’s a date!” Gloria said cheerfully. 

 Hop’s heart briefly skipped a beat when she said that, and a brief blush spread across his face. He caught Sonia giving him a brief smirk before heading upstairs.

“So, you ready?”

“Y-Yeah! Totally, let’s go!” He stuttered a bit, resisting the urge to facepalm. 

The two headed South from the lab, walking down Route 1. The sun shone gently along the grass and leaves, which rustled from an occasional skittering Skwovet or fluttering Rookidee. There were scattered clouds in the sky, casting long, misshapen shadows across the distant rolling hills. Wooloo were peacefully grazing or sleeping in the surrounding pens, and the two made a game of trying to count them all. As they approached Postwick, Hop began to explain what sort of things he and Sonia were studying; the key differences between Dynamax and Gigantimax, what causes a Pokemon to change form during the latter, etc. They had formed a theory that it may be related to Mega Evolution in the Kalos region. He was about to go into the genetic specifics that he knew of, when they realized they reached the gate in front of Gloria’s house. 

“Ah, seems we have reached the entrance to thy Slumbering Weald,” Gloria commented poshly, to which Hop giggled. “If you think about it, our journey kinda started here, didn’t it?”

“Yeah, you’re right; remember when we saw Zacian for the first time? And you tried to fight it?” 

“I do! And we were knocked out for like, ten minutes. Imagine if your brother found us like that!” She laughed. 

He laughed too, yet remembered how close his face was to hers when he awoke, and could feel a pink tint return to his face again.

“So… What do you say we take a stroll through the woods again? For old times sake?” Gloria suggested. 

“Sure, fine with me.” 

With that, she swung open the gate and proceeded through. She then skipped on ahead of Hop, then turned back to him near the entrance, looking at him with that familiar, glowing smile.

He wished he could tell her how wonderful that smile made him feel. 

“Gloria, wait up!” He stopped a moment. “Woah, where did all the fog go?” 

“I guess it lifted? It does feel weird being able to see farther than five feet in here.”

To their surprise, the thick fog that normally enveloped the Slumbering Weald had disappeared a fair amount. There was still a thin layer on the ground and rolling along the tiny hills, but it allowed the sun to shine through the leaves and reflected across the dew hanging on the foliage. 

“Cmon, lets see what sort of things we can spot here now that it’s clear,” Gloria piped in. 

“Hey, I bet I can find more cool things that you,” He challenged with a smirk. 

“Oh, you think so? How ‘bout we see then?” 

The two rivals proceeded to wander about the Weald, pointing out weirdly crooked trees, large rocks that jutted out of the ground, oddly-colored plants and berries, the like. While having fun with their little expedition, Hop found his eyes on Gloria several times. He saw how face eyes lit up as she found a pretty leaf, or how she laughed as she poked a cluster of funny-looking mushrooms. He noticed how her eyes marveled in wonder as she looked inside a split tree or turned over a rock. Seeing her having fun and exploring the world around her brought a genuine smile to his face. The sun beaming onto her pale complexion also happened to complement her face wonderfully, and he couldn’t help but stare... 

“Yo! Earth to Hop!”

The boy snapped out of his trance with a dumbfounded look. She rolled her eyes slightly before walking up to him.

“I wanted you to see this rock I found,” she presented a stone about the size of her palm; it has a typically craggy surface, but upon her turning it around, showed an almost rainbow-colored crystallization inside.

“Wow, that’s one heck of a geode there!” He exclaimed, admiring the hues.

“You got anything else cool yet?” 

“Uhh, yeah,” Hop quickly scanned over his shoulder and dove for the nearest thing to him. 

“Check out this leaf!” He brought a decaying, frail leaf to her face, and in the process half of it flaked off. The ensuing silence felt like a jab in the gut. 

Gloria’s face scrunched a bit and she giggled. “You’re such a dork, you know that?” She said as she lightly hit him on the arm. “C’mon, if I’m right, I think we’re pretty close to the center of the Weald.” She turned and proceeded down the shady path. 

Hop processed that moment for a second before following- caught between the fluttery feeling of hearing her laugh and mentally kicking himself for his stupidity.

 After turning the bend on the faded path, he was pleasantly reminded of the splendid beauty of the hero’s shrine. The ancient structure stood in front of a still lake, only occasionally rippling gently when a wild Pokemon would take a drink. The sunbeams swayed through the leaves, rustling ever so slightly.

“You know, no matter how many times I come here, I don’t think I’ll ever get over how beautiful this place is,” Gloria stepped onto the shrine, looking over the lake. 

As much as he agreed with her, Hop found himself more entranced with the girl in front of him. Her body looked illuminated against the lake, almost as if she was a legendary herself. The boy was speechless at her hauntingly ethereal appearance, yet wanted nothing more than to tell her how absolutely, stunningly gorgeous she was. 

“Hey, how about we sit for awhile?” She sat down on the side of the shrine facing the lake, hunching over a bit to look into the depths of the lake. 

He snapped out of his daze once again, following her and sitting next to her. He saw how the water reflected on her hazel eyes, creating a blueish projection onto her pupils. 

“Hop, is there something on your mind?” She asked bluntly. “You’ve been rather tense all afternoon.”

“Have I?” He would usually deflect with an “I’m fine”, but something felt different. He felt like this was the moment to tell her. He felt like he could tell her.

“Well, there is something I’ve been thinking about,” he began. “I know you’ve heard this from me a million times, but all my life I’ve wanted to prove I could live up to my brother, that I could be something more than him. Even after I became a trainer for real, everyone always saw me as Leon’s younger brother, the kid who aimed to beat the unbeatable champion.”

He sighed, and turned his face to hers. “But you always saw me as me. Not the champion’s little brother, not just another rival, but as me. As Hop.” 

She gave him an endearing smile. “Hop, you’re one of the most fun-loving, caring, zestful people I’ve ever met. You never let anything stop you, and you greet challenge and adversary with a smile. Even when things are looking down, you don’t give up and you keep going. I’ve admired that about you for as long as I’ve known you, how could I not?”

“Heh. For the longest time, I was wondering how anyone ever could.” He admitted with a slightly sorrowful tone. “What I’m trying to get at Gloria, is… Well, I won’t lie; You’re one of the best things that has ever happened to me.”

Gloria stared at him in shock. Hop just fixed his sight into the water, afraid to meet her gaze. 

“Hop, I… I don’t know what to say, I’m…” A bit impulsively, she leaned against him, causing the boy to tense a bit. 

“You know, our journey across Galar, I have a lot of fond memories of it. From meeting so many amazing people, learning things about Pokemon I never would have guessed, to building and training my team, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. That journey helped me see who I am and what I want. But, thing is, you were one of my favorite parts of it too. We always helped each other, and you wouldn’t turn your back on me no matter what. You were always so excited to hurry to the next town or challenge me to a battle. You made it all so much fun. And because of that, I’d say you’re one of the best things to happen to me too.” 

Hop couldn’t quite describe the feeling in his chest. It was a mix of disbelief, anxiety, wonder- but mostly pure joy. He didn’t say anything, rather just wrapped his arms around her and held her close. She returned the embrace, and sighed contentedly against his shoulder. He placed his head atop hers, nudging her green hat a bit and nestling into the scent of her soft, brunette hair. 

The two remained at the shrine until the moonlight glistened across the lake, neither wanting the moment to end.

[ink-ami]

before the game : Hop just look like a regular weak and friendly rival

1h after : I’ve only had Hop for a day and a half but if anything happened to him i would kill everyone in this game and then myself

I hope he get better at the end of the game. and yes i got the game for christmas !

[fairy-primarina528]

If there's one thing that I noticed about my favourite swsh ships, it's that postwick (HopxGloria) and lionheart (LeonxSonia) are parallels of each other.

Both pairings have these things in common (based on what I can find from canon and fanfics) :

Setting off on a journey together to complete the Gym Challenge

One has a well known/famous relative while the other doesn't

One becomes Champion while the other becomes a professor

The childhood friends to lovers trope

Now, what sets these two ships apart is how the Champion title has impacted their friendship.

With Leon and Sonia, it's implied that their friendship has drifted apart. Leon's Champion duties has kept him busy and away from home, whereas Sonia focused more on finishing her studies. They probably had less opportunities to stay in touch during Leon's reign as Champion. If they were to pursue a romantic relationship with each other post canon, Leon and Sonia would have to spend more time rebuilding their once close bond.

Meanwhile, Hop and Gloria's friendship remains strong. They're still close friends even though they've gone their separate ways. When it comes to a potential romance, Hop and Gloria would try their best to make their relationship work no matter the distance.

It's really interesting to me that my favourite ships are similar yet so different. The Champion title affects their respective friendships for better or worse. This just adds so much mutual pining and slow burn to both ships!

[artpharos]

The Road to Love is Paved with Good Intentions

Pokemon Sword and Shield | LeonxSonia, minor HopxGloria | General Rating

Summary: Leon had been told by countless people over the years that he had no sense of direction, but at least he understood the ways of his own feelings perfectly well. Didn't he?

_ _ _ _ _ _

"So, I hear you're dating my brother."

Gloria's forehead creased as she took a sip of eggnog, and Leon grinned.

Christmas parties were always Leon's favorite, especially the ones thrown by Gloria's family. There'd always be a sumptuous spread, and large numbers of people from Postwick and even Wedgehurst would be invited. There would be games, Wooloo running amok, children playing with his Pokemon... Very few things could ruin such a festive occasion, save for perhaps Gloria's constant deadpan and lack of cheer.

Still, when he heard the rumors earlier in the year that his successor and his newly-minted Professor brother were more chummy than normal, and when he caught the new Champion actually smiling more than once or twice in Hop's direction, well... Leon was always supportive of the strong bond between the two of them, and what better support than to nudge things a bit in the correct course?

"It's been what, five years?" He shook his head. "I knew Hop always had a thing for you, but I never thought you'd reciprocate."

Gloria glared at him, and Leon's grin widened. While she'd always been his kid brother's best friend, it was exceedingly rare for Gloria to react to any of his jibes. Still, this was too easy.

"Who knew you'd have a thing for labcoats, huh, Champion?"

Gloria's mug of eggnog clanked as she set it down on the windowsill. Her eyebrow twitched, and when she looked at Leon, her hazel eyes were sharp and piercing. Her smile was deadly sweet, the type she used before she set on destroying him in battle. She took in a deep breath, before she leaned in and whispered, "At least I managed to ask your brother out. What's your excuse?"

A chill ran down Leon's spine, a sense of dread that he was in danger. Still, he puffed his chest out and smiled as wide as he could. "I have... no idea what you're talking about."

"Right." Gloria snorted. "So you haven't been pining after the Professor over yonder, with her brilliant flaming hair and sparkling sea-green eyes."

Warmth crept up onto his cheeks, and Leon froze. Inadvertently, he glanced over his shoulder.

If Sonia knew he was staring at her, she'd probably throw a book in his direction, or sic Yamper on him. But still, as she talked to one of the townsfolk by the fireplace, she looked absolutely beautiful. The light made her hair look as if it was on fire, and her happy voice carried well across the room.

Then he turned back, and Gloria was smirking, her arms folded across her chest.

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[pokemontrashfics]

Hi! I was wondering if you could do a quick fic about Hop and Gloria were they’re trying to find a really rare Pokémon for Leon as a present ( I was gonna say Christmas present but it’s a bit late for that (-_-) ) but they find a rattata. And instead of finding better Pokémon they go it’s the thought that counts and give it him anyway. Ps what’s your favorite ship? My is well I think you can guess but just in case I’ll tell you it’s HopxGloria \ (^_^) /. Thanks and have a great day and or night

Nah, it’s never too late for Christmas! Also I think my favorite ships are a tie between trainshipping (hop and victor) and truerivalshipping (Leon and Raihan) 

Hop was getting tired, she could tell. Gloria put her hand on his shoulder, 

“Hey, we’ll find something, don’t worry about it.” 

“When though? All we’ve found are skwovet and they’re everywhere. I can’t take two steps without running into a skwovet.” Hop sounded frustrated, Gloria frowned a bit. 

“Well, we could try deeper in the wild area, there should be something more interesting there.”

“We can’t though.” Hop said looking at the sky “It’s already getting dark and we have to find him something before tomorrow morning.” Gloria looked out over the wild area and some movement caught her eye. 

“Hey, what’s that over there?” she got up and approached it. Hop groaned, 

“Probably another skwovet. Maybe a rookidee if we’re lucky.” 

“Nah, this thing is purple.” Gloria said taking out her rotom phone for the pokedex. “It’s a rattata? I thought we didn’t have those in Galar?” Hop got up to look over her shoulder 

“Huh,” He said looking at the rattata. “It’s pretty small, maybe he’ll still like it though? He loves his charizard and rattata comes from the same region.”

The rattata watched them as it munched on a fallen Oran berry. Gloria shrugged, 

“It’s certainly worth a try.” She said as she let out her sobble to catch the rattata.

--

The next morning, Hop and Gloria both went downstairs, excited for Christmas but nervous since they knew their present to Leon was… well it was a rattata. They had looked it up later that night and found out that while rattata were very common across the world, they weren’t particularly well liked. In Kanto they’re everywhere, and their evolution, Raticate is scary and aggressive. 

Gloria had tied a ribbon around the pokeball and had it sitting in her pocket as they went downstairs to exchange gifts. 

Leon was actually super excited when he opened the pokeball and saw the rattata. He had seen them before on trips to other regions but he had never been able to take one back to Galar because they weren’t native to the region so he couldn’t get them across the border. 

“I’m sorry we couldn’t find you something better…” Hop said rubbing the back of his neck. 

“What are you talking about? This is great! Look at how much it loves me already.” He said as the rattata sniffed him and squeaked. “How did you even get this little guy into Galar?” 

“Well we actually found him in the wild area.” Gloria said. 

And sure enough, within the next few months, rattata and raticate exploded across the Galar region.

[musubiki]

(1/2) Another SoniaxLeon and a HopxGloria headcannon! Because I totally wasn't imagining what kind of parents Leon and Sonia would be. Leon and Hop are from a divorce family and mom moved to live with their grandparents. Leon gives off an "I have to be the man of the house" kinda vibe to him as well. Glorias mom fits right in with the small farm village thin plus if you play as Victor she gives him their Fathers old bag so in this case I think their father has passed away

I TOTALLY DIDNT EVEN REALIZE THAT THE GUY IN LEONS HOUSE IS REALLY OLD.....I THOUGHT IT WAS HIS DAD BUT NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT HE DOES LOOK MORE LIKE THE GRANDPA TYPE.,....

also .,..[chokes up] sonia.,..... as an orphan....,,,.fuckf makes me so sad.,,... i hc that she lost her parents at like 5 or some shit and went to live with magnolia where she met leon..,,,...

THE FACT THAT THEY ALL HAVE BROKEN FAMILIES,.....IM CRYING......AND THEN THEY FIND EACH OTHER AND IT JUST TURNS INTO ONE BIG WARM FOUND FAMILY TROPE AND EVERYONE IS HAPPY ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[redwylde]

Which one do you like more? HopxVictor or HopxGloria? Or do you like both equally?

They're both great! I chose Gloria for my play through cuz girl obviously so getting to see the story and friendship bud with Gloria has me a soft spot for her in general, but Victor is a cutie and we all love Hop so much, so any and all is fine.

[prestomcnumb]

playing w the background

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[prestomcnumb]

a hpyu artwork and an attempt to do backgrounds (failed miserably) :(

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[prestomcnumb]

hpyu hug

[k-aasbroodje]

I love them so much

[k-aasbroodje]

some good ol’ bedsharing uwu

[k-aasbroodje]

Honestly the dialogues in the Galar Star Tournament give me so much hpyu vibes!