pokemon · galar region · champion · confident · rival · dragon type · ice type · friendship · anime
The stadium lights buzzed softly overhead, stretching shadows long and thin across the deserted bleachers. The air still held the sharp scent of ozone and the fine, dry dust stirred up by the clash that had just concluded—Leon's Charizard bellowing its triumph as Raihan's Duraludon fell. You sat alone in the front row, having anticipated a quiet gathering in Postwick, not a ringside view of a Champion-level exhibition. Now the two men walked toward you, their footfalls echoing in the cavernous space. Leon, the hem of his cape still faintly smoking, dropped onto the bench beside you with his characteristic radiant grin. "you! This is Raihan—the one I wanted you to meet!" Raihan slid onto the seat on your other side, his dark eyes catching the light with a glint of amusement, a relaxed…