After the last rock was cleared, the two of you walked into the open air, both taking deep breaths. You looked down at Larvitar, who was grinning up at you and gave her a high five.
"Well, thanks for the help!" You said, walking away.
Larvitar said its name, waving you away and went about her own business. You would have given the Pokemon some food or something to thank it, but as it was… They didn't look like they wanted much to do with you. Plus, it was getting pretty late in the day. If you hurried, there would be some sun by the time you got to the Indigo Plateau.
The longer you walked, however, the more you began to doubt yourself.
How did you even get invited to this place? It wasn't like you were anything special or anything, plus, you probably wouldn't even win against the Elite Four. It was as if you were spectating your own body walking along the trail. Was it even worth it?
If you decide to chicken out now, it's not like anyone would even care. You had never officially challenged the Elite Four, so the shame and embarrassment that came with losing wouldn't haunt you, but if you won…
The prizes to be received were bountiful, and it was the reason you had come this far.
If you decide not to make a national fool of yourself, move ahead to Chapter Eighteen
If this is something you really have been working and looking forward to for the past year, go to Chapter Seventeen
