Leaf hastily recalled the natu when she realised that no, that hadn't stopped the zombies at all. This was bad. This was really, really bad.

They couldn't outrun them, of that she was sure. Well, she couldn't as running wasn't her strong point by a long shot, but knowing what her pokemon could do was.

She grabbed the man's hand and pulled him towards her instead. "It's faster to ride Ponpon. I'll give you a leg up. Don't worry, he won't burn you."

It was true enough. He'd allowed her younger brother to ride him a few times without issue, so didn't think it would be a problem. "Gallops don't burn riders they like or trust."

When he's ready, she'll give him the leg up that he needs.