[The rustling behind him finally catches his attention enough for him to look back over his shoulder. He's still not all that concerned until the mutant-bug-eyed apple emerges and lunges for him. Emitting the most undignified cry of alarm, Tristan is stunned a second time when he feels someone tugging him out of the direct trajectory of the creature.]

Thanks, I owe you one. [As he turns to look at his rescuer it dawns on him that this person not only knew his name, but he recognized her voice] Serenity?!

[The reunion had to be put on hold for a little longer as the applin geared up for another pass. Tristan angled himself between it and Serenity, then called to his own pokémon.]

Hey ape! A little help here?!

[The chimchar is a little slow to react, unsure if it's the one being addressed, but who else could his trainer have meant? So it leaps into action making a chattering noise of challenge, as it viciously swipes at the offending wild pokémon]

It... it actually worked? [Then remembered who he was with] Just like we practiced! [This teenage boy is so full of it, please be impressed by him]