Arcanine and Ash

"I'M SORRY!" Ash screamed as he ran for his life.

"NINE!"

He was being chased by none other, than an Arcanine through the forest. The reason why, was because he had accidentally stumbled on the Arcanine's foot while exploring the forest alone. Now the Arcanine responded by barking angrily and chasing after him. Thank god, the beast hadn't used its fire breath.

Unfortunately, he left Pikachu and his other Pokemon back at the camp. Which had been very stupid in the long run. Even worst, he's not sure which direction he's going in.

Ash felt the sudden force of the Arcanine's body hitting his back, causing him to tumble and fall to the ground.

Dazed by the tackle, Ash didn't realize that the tiger-dog creature was on top of him until a massive paw pushed his head into the grass. The kid had managed to turn his head to the side. He immediately regretted it, when he saw the Arcanine's irate face lean down. The growling sharp teeth which drooled with saliva was now in front of Ash's face.

"I'M SO SORRY, PLEASE DON'T EAT ME!" Ash screamed as Arcanine started sniffing the back of his hair.

"LOOK I'M SOR-" Ash’s scream was cut off as he felt something warm, wet, and rough drag over the back of his head. Confused, Ash turned his head and saw the Arcanine’s tongue lolling out happily, before giving him a long lick at the side of his face. This caused Ash's cheek to roll up and forced him to close one eye.

"ACK!" Ash scrunched his face up, after the tongue flicked off.

"Hey, stop! That tickled." Ash giggled. His protests were ignored as he felt Arcanine's tongue drag up the back of his head again repeatedly. Matting his hair and accidentally pushing his cap off.

In an attempt to push the beast away, Ash managed to roll himself on to his back. This only made Arcanine more excited and made Ash's slobbery situation worse.

Ash got a good look at Arcanine's joyful expression as his dripping tongue lolled out in the front. Arcanine leaned his head down to assault Ash affectionately yet again. All Ash could see was Arcanine's taste buds as his big tongue dragged over the boy's face again and again.

"MMMPPPHHH!" Ash struggled to keep his mouth shut, determined to not allow any tongue or drool in. Though it, was making it harder to breathe. Thankfully, Arcanine stopped. Ash took this moment to catch his breath before he was licked to unconsciousness. He however, neglected Arcanine's smug expression so he was unprepared when Arcanine licked his entire face.

"BLEH!" Ash cried out in disgust, as he turned over on his stomach and began spitting on the grass.

He felt Arcanine get off him and heard the ground shake. Startled, Ash turned but calmed down when he saw the Arcanine on his back with his paws in the air, his bushy tail wagging furiously, and staring at the boy with his dripping tongue hanging on the side.

The young trainer shook his head before grabbing his favorite cap and approaching the big lug ad began rubbing his belly with both hands.

He smiled adoringly at this big beast who now had his eyes closed, and was kicking his leg in happiness. Ash couldn't help himself, Arcanine was just so adorable.

"Who's a good boy? You are, yes you are! You're a good boy!" Ash cooed. He decided that he would love to have this playful creature accompany him.

"Hey, want me to be your Trainer?" Ash asked excitedly. Arcanine scrambled to his feet and tackled the boy. Ash turned his head from side to side to evade Arcanine's slobbery licks, but the goofball of a Pokemon just followed his head and began leaving behind excessive drool on the boy's scrunched up face.

"Hey, say it don't spray it, boy!" Ash laughed. As he rubbed the side of Arcanine's mane. "Alright! I've gotta show you to the others!" That was all Ash had to say. Arcanine lowered his head for Ash to step on, and as ash stepped onto Arcanine's head, it was lifted up allowing ash to get onto Arcanine's back. "Let's go, buddy!" Ash grabbed onto Arcanine's fur and he dashed off. Ash had to take off his hat to let the wind flow through his hair as there was no better feeling than riding on the back of an Arcanine.