I Don't Own Pokemon
I was currently standing in the middle of the main stadium looking at Lance and the four members of the Elite Four who was standing behind him, as he stepped forwards he held out the badge that shows that I've won. Taking it from him, I stared at it for a second as he moved past me to the two who were standing behind me, to give them their own items.
Continuing to look at the item in my hand for a moment, I sighed to myself before holding back a chuckle as I placed the badge into my jacket pocket. I was just enjoying the moment, even if it was a little bit ruined by the fact that their was about four hundred thousand eyes on me at the moment, which was a little uncomfortable to know. Either from the people in the stadium themselves, or from the live stream and live broadcasts of this event, that was worldwide.
Still, I choose to ignore that and instead just enjoyed knowing that I was at the front of the two hundred and fifty-six trainers that were present and behind me. I could indulge in a little ego trip now that the main competition was over. I'll just make sure to curb it later, but for right now I was allowing myself to enjoy the moment as Lance walked back up to the front, where I was, he looked at me for a second before shaking his head saying.
"I can't believe how much you've improved over just the last couple months, I didn't really think much of that little declaration that you would be the one to challenge me when I talked to you at Professor Oak's lab. But here you are, I got to say you're full of surprises" I just nodded before telling him.
"Well, I still got to get past your little group behind you. But I wasn't kidding when I said I would battle you" He nodded before stepping back into place as the massive torch was put of as the gas was cut from the bowl the fire was resting in. Which was my que to leave, as I gave one last nod to the Champion before walking out towards a big entrance with every other trainer walking behind me. It was a bit annoying when a bunch of new crews showed up soon after that, but I didn't mind as much as I thought I would.
I was nearly barreled over by my team when I told them all it was over and that we won. I think everyone already knew that we would win, but with the confirmation they didn't have to be put in a suspense of wondering, as I was the only one that was out when each battle was going on, so they just had to wonder if we had won after the battle had already been finished.
As they all were celebrating, I was looking over the badge I had gotten. It was the best looking one design wise, it was more of a plate as it was much bigger than any of the other badges I've gotten. Looking over it for another moment, I thought on it before placing it back into my bag. It's a nice memento but if I keep staring at it, then the meaning will just get lost.
Shaking my head, I looked as each of my Pokemon were running around each other talking excitedly, even the quieter ones. Standing up to make my way over towards them all, I grinned as they seemed to notice my movement before jumping at me again. Laughing from underneath the pile I was in, I just felt happy that I only had one big spree of battles left.
From my research on the topic, it would be back to back to back to, well the picture is clear at this point. No referee so no stops in mid battle, and the next trainer would step up right after the last one. Going in the order of Karen, Lorelei, Bruno, and then Agatha. If I get past those three, then I go onto battling Lance after a days rest, which was nice, that I didn't have to beat all of them.
Though, even with my knew found ego, I wasn't sure how I would do really. I mean I would have to go through twenty Pokemon each of which were on an level higher than any of the Pokemon I've fought in the Conference. It would be interesting nonetheless, I guess, it seemed that my mood shift was noticed by my team, as the one that was on my chest, Vaporeon, looked at me with a worried look. I just gave her a smile as I said.
"Nothing, just being my over thinking self, which just means I'm fine" She laughed which was good, though I also noted something else, I haven't used this language in a while, to many people around to be viable, I didn't overly care if anyone found out, but the attention that would add onto me would just be horrible with all the other things that are drawing attention to me.
But here, in the middle of the forest I didn't bother, which was nice, it's one of those things that you kind of forgot to not do. Kind of like when I broke the hell hell out of my left hand and I kept trying to use it to write. That was a painful couple months, not to mention I couldn't use my left hand afterwards, hell I technically shouldn't be able to, but this bod is before a lot of bull has happened, so it's no longer my problem.
I've seemed to have gotten off topic. Actually what was the main topic anyway? Not sure I had one to begin with now that I'm thinking about it, oh great I'm rambling, that usually ends... actually it usually just teeters off. Never mind then I guess. I should find a topic before I start back into those rambles. Like thinking of a reason to not have to go back to my parent's home after this.
That sounds like something I should make a plan for, actually that sounds like something I should have already made a plan for. I'm horrible with plans though, I'm not one who can be five steps ahead of anything really, no matter who much I try to change that, though to be fair I have yet to try that hard, but that's because I don't care. Which probably isn't a good thing now that I'm thinking about it.
...And I'm rambling again, I need to find something to do before I explode with my mental processing going everywhere, but first that means I have to get out from under this massive Pokemon pile. I wonder if I could push all these Pokemon off, I mean no one on the team is that heavy really, and I am weirdly strong. Not going to do that though, and instead said to them all.
"Sorry to ruin the moment, you all, but could I get out?" I listened to some whines, from the sounds, those were Luxray, Lycanroc, and Mismagius. But they were nice enough to get off of me without to much hassle, sitting up I looked at them all with a grin on my face, as I chuckled lightly. Piling up on me seems to have become my teams way of showing their excitement to me. I'm just glad my body is very tough, or else the few hundred pounds of Pokemon on my chest would be a little more than slightly uncomfortable.
Looking at them all as they sat back some as I got myself comfortable on the ground that I was sitting on. I just looked at them all for a moment before holding back a small yawn, I haven't had the best sleep since arriving here which was unfortunate, but it wasn't bad enough that it was noticeably effecting me. I've had years to compensate for my insomnia, this wasn't enough to even test me.
So I just ignored it as, I looked over each of my family. They all seemed fine mostly, Charizard looked a little down, but I knew that it was because he couldn't continue on in the last battle. I knew he didn't blame me for returning him, no he seemed to take that I returned him as the right thing to do. From my inferring, I think he just is disappointing that I had to do so in the first place. He put to much pressure on himself.
Out of everyone, he was the one that hasn't broken out of his personal problem at least to a noticeable extent, everyone on the team had one of some kind that I've noticed. Mismagius didn't like humans at first, but now she is fine with them. Vaporeon still has her problem with humans, but she is also mostly fine with them now. Pidgeot was and still is pretty unobservant but he has gotten much better.
The list could go on, but the main factor was each one of them has gotten over their problem to some extent. Charizard though, his problem has always been self worth, I'm sure that some days he thinks he still isn't strong enough, even if he is one of the strongest Pokemon in this region at the moment. On his evolution the problem hid itself with him becoming more excited for battle, but I'm pretty sure that was him trying to prove his worth to everyone by battling the most.
It hurt, it really did, that I couldn't help him as much as I wanted to, but I didn't have any real experience in that topic. For the others I've had enough life experience to help them out over the time we have had together. But I've always been to uncaring of what others think of me to know how to help with self confidence issues. I still have tried my best, and I really think I've made some progress over the months, but this defeat has set that back some.
I'll have to have a talk with him later, but not now, while I'm not the best at this stuff to any degree, bringing up confidence issues in front of a bunch of people doesn't sound like the best idea. Though as my Pokemon started to talk among themselves as I did note Pidgeot did make sure to give some nice comments to the Fire type. Like I said he wasn't as unobservant as he used to be, and it made me feel glad that my team took care of each other.
Leaning back a little from my position on the ground, I looked up at the sky for a few moments just looking up at the lowering Sun. The closing ceremony started at noon and lasted about an hour, I spent the time from there having some obligated conversations with my family before hiking out here. I arrived at the best part of the day, right before dusk and it was a little chilly out as well because of how early in the year it was.
So my favorite type of weather at my favorite time of day surrounded by my Pokemon, it was just nice. Though as I was about to close my eyes for a moment, I felt a cold spot land on my forehead, blinking in surprise, I reached up and touched my head, feeling a small damp spot. Looking up again, I noted that a small wave of snow was coming down.
But their wasn't any clouds, looking around the sky for a moment in confusion, I was very surprised when I caught a glance of a blue colored bird that was gliding through the air with a faint trail of snow behind it. I wasn't expecting to see Articuno today, god this day has been a weird one. Shaking my head, I listened to my Team make sounds of surprise as the snow reached them, as the articuno flew out of my line of sight.
I did think out chasing after them, after all the legendary seemed to be gliding at a slower speed. Pidgeot would have an easy time catching up, and tag teaming with Charizard, I might actually have a chance of a fair battle, but I didn't. Why? Because why would I. It would be neat to catch a legend but I wouldn't battle with them, and I couldn't even have their ball on me, and while the bragging right would be fun to have, that's all I would do with the legend.
It wouldn't be fair to them, simply put, and that's even assuming I could catch the Pokemon. After all Legendary Pokemon have the title legendary for a reason. Though the image of how people would react if I showed up to my battle with Lance with a Legendary Ice type Pokemon was quite amusing. I did let the image as even if I did change my mind it was a little late to do anything about it.
So instead I just enjoyed the light breeze the Pokemon made, as I watched on at the amusing sight of Charizard trying to dodge the cold snow, while Mismagius dashed about trying to catch as much snow in her mouth as she could. As the others either was looking at the snow confused, or was also trying to catch it but not in such a excited manner as my Ghost. Today was a nice day, it really has been.
Unless I come up with an amazing reason as to not do so, the next chapter should be the start if not the entirety Elite Four battles. Though fair warning, I'm writing this endcard about three days before this chapter goes up, which might be enough time but I have to write a massive bloody chapter now, so if the next chapter doesn't go up the next day after this one comes up, then sorry but I can only type so fast. And I can tell you all now, I am not writing another battle for at least a month after this. That might be an over exaggeration but damn if I haven't put in a lot of work to get a bakers dozen battles done in only about a week. Anyway, See ya.
