As I stood in my chamber of the Indigo League, the air heavy with anticipation, I awaited the arrival of my next challenger. My gaze drifted idly across the icy terrain that lay before me. Suddenly, the heavy doors creaked open, and a figure emerged. As he stepped into the room, my lips parted to begin my customary introduction.

"Welcome, Trainer, to the Elite Four. I am Lorelei, the Mistress of Ice..." I started as my eyes focussed on him and widened in recognition, he wasn't a stranger.