Rosa trekked down Route 4, the warm sun shining brightly above her as a cool breeze swept through the desert landscape.

The sand beneath her boots was shifting with every step, but Rosa barely noticed. Her mind was focused on the next town, where she could rest, stock up on supplies, and maybe challenge the Gym Leader. Her hand reached for her Pokédex as she scanned the nearby Pokémon in the area when suddenly—

A wild Sandile burst from the sand!

Rosa gasped, trying to dodge, but the Pokémon lunged at her, its teeth snapping.

“Ah! Not today!” Rosa shouted, stumbling backward. Her foot caught on an uneven rock, sending her tumbling down the steep slope.

She flailed, unable to catch herself, and landed face-first in the soft dirt at the bottom.

Rosa groaned against the ground. Just her luck... She heard some steps and lifted her head and saw a figure but the sun blocking her from seeing clearly.