solas_ion | ☘ 007; [video]

[Today's challenger to the Violet Gym seemed to be taking things a little too seriously--not many Trainers wore armor, presumably. But Lancer was of course not most trainers. He was a little less 'normal' than most even on a good day.]

[The video is turned on by Lancer and tossed to his sidelined Venomoth; he figured she'd be able to get a better view. His newly acquired Ponyta stands by his side, occasionally waving around a flaming tail. Judging by the scorched battlefield, the match has been going on for a while, and in fact Falkner is on his last Pokemon.]

We can still fly!

If you have time to talk like that, it would be better spent finishing this match. Let's go, Olldóiteán.

[Lancer's Houndoom sprinted past him onto the battlefield, snarling and spitting embers.]

Go, Honchkrow! [With a flash of light and a few scattered black feathers, Falkner's last Pokemon revealed itself as--]

...you're joking. Of all things, it had to be a raven? Johto really has a weird sense of humor.

[A sigh. Lancer crossed his arms, annoyed with this development.]

You know what to do. Take care of it.

[The battle started in a burst of flame and a flurry of wings...but it didn't last long. Soon enough, the camera cut out and came back on some time later in the Pokemon Center--Lancer flashed the Zephyr Badge at the camera with an arrogant grin.]

Still up for that match, Kiritsugu?

[The Ponyta stuck her head into frame, seemingly wondering just what this shiny thing was.]

...oh, and Rider, did you lose this little horse? I found her wandering around this morning.