Awfully, you're screwed.

That first Pokémon is a Geodude, a sort of levitating rock Pokemon with arms, eyes and a face. This is actually the first time you've seen one in the flesh. Or in the rock.

Since he's your first and strongest Pokémon, you send out Bulbasaur. The poor guy's suddenly looking very fleshy when compared to the rock-hard body of the Geodude.

"Uhh..." You falter for a few moments. Outside of Blue, most of your battles thus far have been with rather wimpy Bug Catchers.

"Bulbasaur, use your-" You're interrupted when Bulbasaur lashes out on his own with a tackle. Unfortunately, Geodude's a bit too solid for an attack like that to be particularly effective.

As Bulbasaur is knocked back, Geodude seizes the offensive, zooming forward to nail your starter Pokémon with a right hook that makes you wince.

Bulbasaur manages to get back on his feet, but only barely. You feel your companion's pain as Geodude grabs him, before slamming his rock-hard body into Bulbasaur's.

With the Grass-type rendered ****, you have **** but to recall him and send out Pikachu. Brock seems oddly relieved Bulbasaur's out of the way.

"Okay Pikachu, time for a little payback! Fry that fucker!" You command.

The mouse is quick to obey, building up and firing an impressive electrical discharge at Geodude. Unfortunately for you and Pikachu, Geodudes are completely immune to electrical attacks.

"Bwahaha, a rookie mistake, Red!" Brock gloats. "Geodude, why don't you teach her a lesson?"

Instantly obeying his Trainer, the damned Ground-type swoops down on Pikachu, quickly sending him the way of Bulbasaur.

And just like that, you've lost. You're honestly a little surprised. So far, you'd won nearly every battle you'd taken part in.

"If those two Pokéballs on your belt are any indication, you're all out of Pokémon, missy! What, you couldn't catch a Pidgey on the way here?" Brock jeers.

Traversing the arena, Brock draws closer and closer to you.

You begin to suspect the humiliation and pain of losing will soon pale in comparison to what Brock has in store for you.

"Now, I believe we had a deal? You're not gonna try and squirm out of it, are ya?" Brock smiles.