You weren't sure they would accept your proposal. Fighting the Elite Four and the Champion in Double Battle format? With both of you at once? It was a bold proposition for a couple of children to make to one of the most respected institutions in the region. But you were clear this wasn't for the title. You just needed to prove you could do it. It wouldn't be the same if either of you did it alone, leaving the other behind.
Now that you're an adult, you can see you had an edge due to the format. The Double Battle strategies aren't the same as Single Battle strategies, and of course all their teams were designed for the Singles format. But Alder didn't care. And he put up a fierce fight, too. A fierce fight, and a delighted, graceful loss. He was still the Champion, and would be for years to come. But you beat him.
[ She wanders back to her seat, mostly so she can peer out the windows now, trying to get an idea of where they're headed. Even if she doesn't know where they are, she wants to see. ]
As you sit down and prepare for the journey, the train departs. Sadly, it's a subway, so there isn't much in the way of scenery. But enjoy the flashing lights and signs until you appear at a glittering cave...
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[ Let's move on to that man with the huuuuuuge... hair. ]
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You weren't sure they would accept your proposal. Fighting the Elite Four and the Champion in Double Battle format? With both of you at once? It was a bold proposition for a couple of children to make to one of the most respected institutions in the region. But you were clear this wasn't for the title. You just needed to prove you could do it. It wouldn't be the same if either of you did it alone, leaving the other behind.
Now that you're an adult, you can see you had an edge due to the format. The Double Battle strategies aren't the same as Single Battle strategies, and of course all their teams were designed for the Singles format. But Alder didn't care. And he put up a fierce fight, too. A fierce fight, and a delighted, graceful loss. He was still the Champion, and would be for years to come. But you beat him.
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[ She wanders back to her seat, mostly so she can peer out the windows now, trying to get an idea of where they're headed. Even if she doesn't know where they are, she wants to see. ]
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