A Different Journey
Far from the crashing waves of the ocean…
Under a calm blue sky—
A lone figure walked along a forest path.
Mira.
Her steps were steady.
Her eyes focused.
But her expression… slightly frustrated.
"…Still not enough."
After the Last Battle
Mira stopped near a clearing.
She released her Pokémon.
A flash of light—
'Firael"
It looked at her, ready.
Mira crossed her arms.
"Again."
Training Begins
"Full power."
The Pokémon charged forward.
Fast.
Precise.
But Mira shook her head.
"No. You're hesitating."
She stepped closer.
"You're strong… but not sharp enough."
Her Pokémon looked confused.
Mira sighed.
"…I get it."
Thinking of Elior
She looked toward the distant horizon.
"…You're getting stronger, aren't you?"
Elior.
A slight smirk appeared on her face.
"Of course you are."
Suddenly—
A shadow moved through the trees.
Mira's eyes sharpened.
"…Who's there?"
A figure stepped out.
A wandering trainer.
Calm.
Confident.
"Looking for a battle?"
Mira smirked.
"…Perfect timing."
"Let's go!"
Her Pokémon leaped forward.
The opponent responded instantly.
The battle was fast—
Aggressive—
But controlled.
Mira adapted quickly.
Her strategy was sharper than before.
"Don't rush—wait… now attack!"
A clean hit landed.
Her opponent stepped back.
"…Not bad."
Mira smiled.
"I'm just getting started."
After the battle—
Mira stood quietly.
Breathing slightly heavier.
"…Better."
Her Pokémon stood proudly beside her.
She looked ahead again.
"Next time… I'll be ahead."
As she walked away—
A shadow flickered behind her.
High above in the trees—
A figure watched silently.
A member of Team Umber.
"…So this is the rival."
The figure disappeared into the shadows.
Ending
Mira continued walking.
Unaware.
But determined.
"Elior… don't fall behind."
The wind blew softly through the trees.
Two paths.
One destination.
And the journey continues....