Dragon's Shadow (Raihan x OC)

The New Horizon

Senna's POV:

Kalos. The name had always carried a certain magic, a sense of wonder and elegance. Known for its rich culture, beautiful cities, and strong Trainers, it was a region that felt both exciting and intimidating. And now, standing in the heart of it, I could feel the weight of everything that lay ahead. The excitement. The challenge.

The streets of the port town were bustling with people, their laughter and chatter filling the warm air. The buildings were tall and colorful, with stone streets winding through the town like rivers. Everywhere I looked, there was something new to discover. But amidst the beauty of the town, I knew there was something more important waiting for me—new battles, new opponents, and new Pokémon to test my strength.

Raboot stayed close, his fiery energy tempered by curiosity as he took in the new sights. Dreepy hovered beside me, silent as ever but watching everything with keen interest. Togepi clung to my arm, her small body trembling with nerves, while Rookidee soared overhead, circling the bustling town. Fomantis, always calm, walked beside me, her eyes scanning the crowds.

As we moved deeper into town, I could feel the tension building inside me. This was it—my chance to prove myself outside of Galar. But with every step I took, I couldn't shake the feeling that this was going to be different. Kalos was known for its beauty, yes, but it was also known for its power. The Trainers here were strong, skilled, and determined.

And if I wanted to prove myself, I was going to have to be stronger than ever.

It didn't take long to find my first challenge. As I wandered through the town's central square, watching the local Pokémon Trainers sparring with each other, I felt a tap on my shoulder.

I turned to see a boy about my age, his expression confident as he glanced at my team. "You're not from around here, are you?" he asked, a smirk playing on his lips.

I shook my head. "No. I'm from Galar."

His smirk widened. "Galar, huh? Well, welcome to Kalos. How about a battle to show you what this region is made of?"

I could feel the excitement building in my chest. This was exactly what I had been waiting for—a chance to test myself against a Kalos Trainer.

I nodded, my pulse quickening. "You're on."

We moved to an open space in the square, where a small crowd had already begun to gather, curious to see the battle between a new face and one of their own. The boy stepped forward, pulling a Poké Ball from his belt with a confident flourish.

"Let's go, Fletchinder!" he called, releasing the fiery bird Pokémon into the air.

Fletchinder let out a sharp cry, its wings flaring as it hovered above the battlefield, its flames flickering in the sunlight.

I smiled, my heart racing with excitement. This was a perfect challenge for Raboot.

"Raboot, you're up!" I called, and Raboot leapt forward, his fiery energy matching Fletchinder's as they faced off.

The moment the battle started, the air was charged with energy. Fletchinder took to the sky, its wings beating rapidly as it darted toward Raboot with blinding speed.

"Use Flame Charge, Raboot!" I shouted.

Raboot's feet ignited as he dashed forward, meeting Fletchinder's charge with a burst of flames. The two Pokémon collided, their fire attacks clashing in a brilliant display of heat and light.

But Fletchinder wasn't just fast—it was agile, dodging Raboot's strikes with ease as it soared through the air. I could see the boy's confidence growing with every successful dodge, his smirk widening.

"You're going to have to be faster than that," he taunted, his voice full of confidence.

I clenched my fists, my mind racing. This wasn't like the battles I had faced in Galar. Fletchinder had the advantage in the air, and if I wanted to win, I had to think fast.

"Raboot, wait for it," I said, my voice steady but urgent.

Raboot stopped his charge, his sharp eyes tracking Fletchinder as it circled above. The fiery bird darted toward him again, but this time, Raboot was ready.

"Now, use Double Kick!" I shouted.

Raboot leapt into the air, his legs glowing with energy as he delivered two swift kicks to Fletchinder's side. The impact sent the bird spiraling through the air, its wings flapping desperately to regain balance.

"Follow up with Ember!" I called, my pulse quickening.

Raboot unleashed a flurry of flames, hitting Fletchinder before it could recover. The fiery bird let out a sharp cry, but it wasn't down yet. It shook off the flames, its eyes burning with determination as it swooped down for another attack.

But I wasn't backing down.

"Raboot, finish it with Flame Charge!"

With a burst of speed, Raboot charged forward, his flames burning brighter than ever. He collided with Fletchinder in a final, powerful strike, sending the bird crashing to the ground.

The crowd erupted into cheers as Fletchinder lay on the ground, unable to continue.

The boy recalled his Fletchinder, his smirk gone but replaced with a look of respect. "Not bad, Galar girl. You're stronger than I thought."

I smiled, feeling the adrenaline still pumping through my veins. "Thanks. You weren't bad yourself."

The crowd began to disperse, the excitement of the battle fading into the warm afternoon air. But even as the battle ended, I could feel something shifting inside me. This was more than just another victory—this was the start of something new. Something bigger.

Kalos was different from Galar. The Trainers here were sharp, strategic, and determined. But so was I.

As I stood there, Raboot by my side, I knew that this was just the beginning. The road ahead was long, full of new challenges and opponents, but I was ready for it. My team was ready for it.

With Kalos stretching out before me, I felt the excitement bubbling up inside me once again.

This was it. A new region. A new adventure.