Victory Lounge

You are still sitting in the arena, hugging your exhausted Bulbasaur when you hear the announcer start speaking again. “Well looks I just lost 100 dollars folks!” Wait, the announcer bet against you?! That bastard.

You are understandably annoyed, but you refuse to let that ruin your mood, ruin your day! Still holding Bell in your arms, you start making your way towards Brock. As you get closer you notice that he has a **** smile on his face.

“Ok, let's get this over with.” He reaches into his pocket and pulls a bag out. Rummaging through the bag for a bit he pulls out a badge and hands it to you. In a bored voice he continues speaking. “Here is your bolder badge.” Brock places the badge into your hand while lazily shaking it. “Smile for the camera.” Confused you turn your head and are temporarily blinded by a flash of light as a camera man takes your picture. Before you can get a word in Brock tells you to, “Please head to the victory lounge and wait until all matches are over.” He gestures to a set of double doors behind him with his thumb for a second before turning away from you as he starts walking off. Just before he gets out of ear shot you manage to hear him mutter to the camera man. “Please tell me I don’t have to fight any more Rookies today?”

You don’t catch the rest of the conversation, but his comment left your victory somewhat hollow. Mumbling to your Bulbasaur as you start heading to the Victor’s Lounge “Don’t listen to him Bell, you did great.” Your Bulbasaur doesn’t verbally respond, she has already fallen asleep in your arms.

It doesn’t take you long to reach the large double doors, which automatically open as you approach. You step into the room and look around the room. Most of the room is taken up with two rows of comfortable-looking seats, reminding you of a high-class movie theater. Stepping into the room, the doors automatically close behind you, but you hardly notice. Glancing around the room some more you see a table at the back wall with a full buffet spread, reminding you just how hungry you are. On the front wall you see a large TV screen, which is currently showing a view of the arena. You can hear the announcer speaking out of the TV “Stay tuned in folks, because we have a huge lineup for today. You don’t want to miss any of this Pokémon Action!”

“Oh, looks like the next match is about to start.” You put Bell down into one of the chairs. “You stay here, I’ll get some snacks and we will watch the match.” Less than a minute later you are sitting in one of the very comfortable chairs with a plate overflowing with food in your lap while Bell sleeps in a chair to your right.

Author's Note: I've actually been sitting on this for a while. I just haven't posted it because I got distracted and busy. Hopefully, I can get a few chapters done over the summer before things get too hectic.