Sage stood in the waiting room with her heart racing with excitement as the battle against Blue had been intense but now, the true challenge lay ahead: the Champion.
Sage team had fought with everything they had and she had given it her all but now as she walked toward Nurse Joy, the significance of this moment hit her.
Sage handed her Pokéballs to Nurse Joy who nodded with a warm smile.
Don't worry, Sage. Your Pokémon are in good hands. They'll be fully healed in no time" Nurse Joy said with a warm smile.
Sage smiled back with her nerves still on edge as Nurse Joy's calming presence helped ease her anxiety as Nurse Joy took the Pokéballs one by one and placed them in the healing machine.
Sage took a deep breath with her excitement and determination growing with each passing second.
Here you go" Nurse Joy said as she handed the Pokéballs back to Sage
Sage looked at her team as she couldn't believe how far they made it as she was determined to win.
Let's do this" Sage muttered to herself with a determined gleam in her eyes
After a final check of her team, she made her way toward the stadium as the atmosphere outside the waiting room was electric with the energy of the crowd palpable.
Sage walked toward the entrance of the arena and as she stepped inside the cheers from the audience erupted in a deafening roar.
It was a sea of faces as each one was eager to see the next Champion crowned.
Sage eyes widened as she saw a familiar person standing in the middle with of the arena as it was Professor Oak.
Professor Oak?" Sage said, her voice filled with surprise.
Sage, I knew you would make it here. You've come so far but you must be wondering why I'm here." Professor Oak said he closed his eyes briefly before opening them and said.
I'm the champion" Professor Oak said.
Sage's eyes widened in shock.
Professor Oak... You're the Champion?" Sage said in surprise.
Professor Oak nodded with his expression serious yet filled with pride.
Yes, I've held this title for a while now but I knew, from the moment you chose Charmander as your starter, that you would be the one to challenge me. Your drive, your heart, your power—everything about you has prepared you for this moment" Professor Oak said.
Sage stood there as she was slightly overwhelmed by the revelation.
You've proven yourself time and time again, Sage. Now, let's see if you're ready to take the mantle of Pokémon Champion of Kanto," Professor Oak said.
Sage nodded as the weight of the moment began sinking in as she had trained hard for this and though she felt the pressure building inside her, she was ready.
This was her time. The final battle. The culmination of everything she had worked for.
Both trainers took their positions on the battlefield and the crowd fell silent in anticipation. Sage's heart pounded in her chest but she pushed her nerves aside.
This was it. The battle that would define her future.
The referee raised his hand, signaling the start of the match.
Are you ready, Sage?" Professor Oak asked
Ready" Sage replied
The stadium erupted in applause once more as the final battle for the title of Pokémon Champion was about to begin.
