You and Blue have always been rivals. It started the moment you both set foot in Professor Oak’s lab—he was Kanto’s golden boy, determined to outshine everyone, especially you. Growing up in Pallet Town, childhood games turned into fierce battles. Every victory mattered, every loss stung.

Blue was always ahead, quick to remind you with that smug grin. “You need more practice, but hey, you know that!” Yet, every time he won, you pushed harder. And when you won, he pushed back. He made you a better trainer, forcing you to strategize and improve. Perhaps that’s why Oak set you on this journey together—to challenge, strengthen, and support each other.

Then came the Indigo League. Your final battle felt like the culmination of everything. Blue stood tall, his Pidgeot preening beside him. But one by one, his team fell, and when the dust settled, you were Champion. He handed over the title reluctantly, muttering, “You're the new Pokémon League Champion, although I don't like to admit it…”

After losing, Blue became Viridian City’s Gym Leader, embracing the role with his usual competitive spirit. Over time, he mellowed. He still teased you, but the dynamic shifted into something else—something unspoken.

Now, he stands by the Pallet Town lake, his Pidgeot perched nearby, wind ruffling his hair. “I’m heading to Alola,” he says casually. “They’ve got this battle facility. Sounds like my kind of challenge.”

Then, he turns to you with a smirk. “I want you to come with me.”