Elite Overlord LeSabre™
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A/N: My entry for the Small Writing Contest.
Song-fic featuring my character Lisa and the song "Eye of the Tiger" by 80's supergroup Survivor. C'mon, y'all should know this song xD
Eye of the Tiger
The girl emerged from the dark cavern, her long brown hair tangled and disheveled. In one hand she held a white hat; in the other, a purple handbag. The journey had left marks on her blue floral dress, green button-up blouse, and her white pantyhose. But the road ahead was now clear. Only a maze of statues separated her from her goal – a huge, manor-style building that was several stories tall and seemed to stretch on forever. The structure looked truly regal, with its ornate windows and huge columns lining the entrance. Within the confines of this facility was the girl's final, ultimate goal. For lying in wait were the illustrious Elite Four – widely regarded as the finest trainers in the world. They were a group of trainers who were at the same time respected and feared. The girl had heard through the grapevine that few who stepped into their chambers over the years made it to the end. Most came out the way they came in, albeit minus some money and a lot of confidence.
The young trainer knew she was in trouble… she was losing confidence even before stepping in the doors. She couldn't challenge the Elite Four like this. She had to get over her stage fright. Not knowing what else to do, she took out her music player in hopes that a song on her playlist would help her gain her confidence back.
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Risin' up, back on the street
Took my time, took my chances
Went the distance
Now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
All right, I've made it this far… but do I have what it takes? I've heard the rumors, and frankly, they've got me terrified. Yes, I've done everything I've needed to do to qualify for being here, but so have so many others in the past… and they've gone home empty-handed. What's to say that I'm any different from them? What if I'm not up to the challenge? What if I get chewed up and spit out by the very first one? Will everything I've worked for these past months have been for nothing?
I know it all comes down to this. I knew that when I first stepped foot onto Victory Road. But that doesn't change the fact that I'm scared. I don't know what lies behind those doors. And I certainly don't know if I can handle it. I've never been able to take losing well… whether a battle, school. or even a game… and I don't want to get all emotional and embarrass myself because I go into a situation that's impossible for me to win.
So many times, it happened too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
Then again, it would be a waste if I DID end my challenge here. I mean, my Pokémon and I have faced down many challenges before with my Pokémon by my side and we've somehow managed to come out on top. It wouldn't be fair to my Pokémon to back down from this one… no, not after they've put in all this time and effort to overcome everything we've accomplished in the past. I can't let them down by not even putting in the effort… that would be unfair and selfish on my part.
I remember, back when I was still in school, there was this science fair. I worked so hard on trying to create a first-place project, only to find out our school wasn't going to be participating. I was devastated. All that hard work I put in trying to create something that could blow the competition away – all of it was for nothing. And I'd be doing the same thing to my Pokémon and all the friends that I've met along the way. Ones I've made promises to – promises to go all the way to the Pokémon League. And my family – before I left I told them that I'd be coming home a champion. If I were to quit now, I'd be letting all of them down. And one thing that I've learned is to never let your friends and family down.
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And his fortune must always be
Eye of the tiger
And if I stop here, that would be like admitting defeat to that one kid… the one who had been tormenting for years. Always being a bully, always throwing stuff at me or trying to ruin my favorite dresses. I couldn't stand him. And that's part of what got me interested in Pokémon in the first place. He'd always challenge me to fistfights, and I'd always have to back down… I couldn't beat him at that. And though I was clearly better at him at school and classes, that was never anything he was interested in.
But I thought maybe, just maybe, if he happens to challenge me to be the better Pokémon trainer, that would be something I could beat him at. And sure enough, we were scheduled to get our first Pokémon from the professor on the same day. Just as I thought he would, he got in my face and told me, "I'm gonna be the best trainer ever, and there is nothing you can do about it! Because you're never gonna be able to beat me!" When he said that, he threw down the gauntlet. I knew right then and there that he had challenged me to be the better trainer, and this was something I was not going to back down from.
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
I hate having so much self-doubt. I hate seeing the glass as half empty. At just about every gym, I'd at least think briefly about whether I could win. I'd go in there worried, nervous, and I think my Pokémon sensed that. Nearly all of my battles got off to a bad start because I wasn't initially focused on the task at hand and I was worrying about what would happen if things went badly.
Each time, though, we'd come out on top. I think there must be something magical about the atmosphere of a Pokémon battle. Maybe it's because once you start a battle, there's no turning back. It's do or die time. Somehow, that fact pushes aside all the self-doubt and worry. I begin to think less about "Can I even do this?" and more about "Okay, we have to do this! Now what's the best way to win this?" Once my confidence comes back, I've noticed that I get more in sync with my battling Pokémon, and we start to turn the tables. It seems like that's a big part of overcoming challenges – going in there with the right mindset and with confidence and faith in yourself and your partners.
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And his fortune must always be
Eye of the tiger
Every trainer, from the other boys and girls just starting out, to the seasoned veterans in the Gyms – each and every one of them has the same goal I do – to be among the best Pokémon trainers. I've emerged victorious from their battles. And I suppose I need to keep that in mind. Every challenge I've overcome so far… is this one really so different? I mean, when arriving in town, you'd hear about how the local Gym Leader was so powerful and everything. Now, some of them were quite a handful, but others weren't half of what they were hyped up to be. Perhaps the Elite Four are the same. Of course, it would be foolish to go in there expecting them to be a cinch, but it would be equally foolish to go in there believing they're all-powerful and invincible.
I'm reminded of what my good friend told me when I was just starting out. She had done the whole Pokémon journey before. She told me that she used to get discouraged and all after losing, but as she kept going, she learned a few things. You can't win every challenge you take on. But you can't give up just because you lose one or two. You have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and either mount another challenge or move on to the next one. So I guess losing here isn't the end of the world.
Risin' up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance
Now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
No, I can't be having these doubts now. I might lose against the Elite Four and this will all be for naught, but if I just turn around here, then it'll all be for naught anyway. Whatever awaits me behind those doors, I have to face it head-on. Not only for me, but for my Pokémon. My allies and friends who have overcome every challenge presented to us so far… this isn't just for me… it's for them as well. No, I have to go in there and pay for keeps. At this point, I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't.
After all, the Elite Four aren't divine beings. They're human, just like me. And their Pokémon aren't much different from my own. Strong as they may be, they have their weak spots, just like the Gym Leaders I've faced in order to get this far. There has to be a challenger out there capable of defeating them. And who knows? That challenger just might be me. All right! No more doubts, no more hesitation. It's time for me to go in there and give the Elite Four the challenge of their lives! It's go time!
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And his fortune must always be
Eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
********
A smile began to form on the girl's face. She whispered to herself, "Lisa, you can do this. Go for it, girl!" before confidently walking up to the front door where she would face her biggest challenge yet.
Song-fic featuring my character Lisa and the song "Eye of the Tiger" by 80's supergroup Survivor. C'mon, y'all should know this song xD
Eye of the Tiger
The girl emerged from the dark cavern, her long brown hair tangled and disheveled. In one hand she held a white hat; in the other, a purple handbag. The journey had left marks on her blue floral dress, green button-up blouse, and her white pantyhose. But the road ahead was now clear. Only a maze of statues separated her from her goal – a huge, manor-style building that was several stories tall and seemed to stretch on forever. The structure looked truly regal, with its ornate windows and huge columns lining the entrance. Within the confines of this facility was the girl's final, ultimate goal. For lying in wait were the illustrious Elite Four – widely regarded as the finest trainers in the world. They were a group of trainers who were at the same time respected and feared. The girl had heard through the grapevine that few who stepped into their chambers over the years made it to the end. Most came out the way they came in, albeit minus some money and a lot of confidence.
The young trainer knew she was in trouble… she was losing confidence even before stepping in the doors. She couldn't challenge the Elite Four like this. She had to get over her stage fright. Not knowing what else to do, she took out her music player in hopes that a song on her playlist would help her gain her confidence back.
********
Risin' up, back on the street
Took my time, took my chances
Went the distance
Now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
All right, I've made it this far… but do I have what it takes? I've heard the rumors, and frankly, they've got me terrified. Yes, I've done everything I've needed to do to qualify for being here, but so have so many others in the past… and they've gone home empty-handed. What's to say that I'm any different from them? What if I'm not up to the challenge? What if I get chewed up and spit out by the very first one? Will everything I've worked for these past months have been for nothing?
I know it all comes down to this. I knew that when I first stepped foot onto Victory Road. But that doesn't change the fact that I'm scared. I don't know what lies behind those doors. And I certainly don't know if I can handle it. I've never been able to take losing well… whether a battle, school. or even a game… and I don't want to get all emotional and embarrass myself because I go into a situation that's impossible for me to win.
So many times, it happened too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
Then again, it would be a waste if I DID end my challenge here. I mean, my Pokémon and I have faced down many challenges before with my Pokémon by my side and we've somehow managed to come out on top. It wouldn't be fair to my Pokémon to back down from this one… no, not after they've put in all this time and effort to overcome everything we've accomplished in the past. I can't let them down by not even putting in the effort… that would be unfair and selfish on my part.
I remember, back when I was still in school, there was this science fair. I worked so hard on trying to create a first-place project, only to find out our school wasn't going to be participating. I was devastated. All that hard work I put in trying to create something that could blow the competition away – all of it was for nothing. And I'd be doing the same thing to my Pokémon and all the friends that I've met along the way. Ones I've made promises to – promises to go all the way to the Pokémon League. And my family – before I left I told them that I'd be coming home a champion. If I were to quit now, I'd be letting all of them down. And one thing that I've learned is to never let your friends and family down.
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And his fortune must always be
Eye of the tiger
And if I stop here, that would be like admitting defeat to that one kid… the one who had been tormenting for years. Always being a bully, always throwing stuff at me or trying to ruin my favorite dresses. I couldn't stand him. And that's part of what got me interested in Pokémon in the first place. He'd always challenge me to fistfights, and I'd always have to back down… I couldn't beat him at that. And though I was clearly better at him at school and classes, that was never anything he was interested in.
But I thought maybe, just maybe, if he happens to challenge me to be the better Pokémon trainer, that would be something I could beat him at. And sure enough, we were scheduled to get our first Pokémon from the professor on the same day. Just as I thought he would, he got in my face and told me, "I'm gonna be the best trainer ever, and there is nothing you can do about it! Because you're never gonna be able to beat me!" When he said that, he threw down the gauntlet. I knew right then and there that he had challenged me to be the better trainer, and this was something I was not going to back down from.
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
I hate having so much self-doubt. I hate seeing the glass as half empty. At just about every gym, I'd at least think briefly about whether I could win. I'd go in there worried, nervous, and I think my Pokémon sensed that. Nearly all of my battles got off to a bad start because I wasn't initially focused on the task at hand and I was worrying about what would happen if things went badly.
Each time, though, we'd come out on top. I think there must be something magical about the atmosphere of a Pokémon battle. Maybe it's because once you start a battle, there's no turning back. It's do or die time. Somehow, that fact pushes aside all the self-doubt and worry. I begin to think less about "Can I even do this?" and more about "Okay, we have to do this! Now what's the best way to win this?" Once my confidence comes back, I've noticed that I get more in sync with my battling Pokémon, and we start to turn the tables. It seems like that's a big part of overcoming challenges – going in there with the right mindset and with confidence and faith in yourself and your partners.
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And his fortune must always be
Eye of the tiger
Every trainer, from the other boys and girls just starting out, to the seasoned veterans in the Gyms – each and every one of them has the same goal I do – to be among the best Pokémon trainers. I've emerged victorious from their battles. And I suppose I need to keep that in mind. Every challenge I've overcome so far… is this one really so different? I mean, when arriving in town, you'd hear about how the local Gym Leader was so powerful and everything. Now, some of them were quite a handful, but others weren't half of what they were hyped up to be. Perhaps the Elite Four are the same. Of course, it would be foolish to go in there expecting them to be a cinch, but it would be equally foolish to go in there believing they're all-powerful and invincible.
I'm reminded of what my good friend told me when I was just starting out. She had done the whole Pokémon journey before. She told me that she used to get discouraged and all after losing, but as she kept going, she learned a few things. You can't win every challenge you take on. But you can't give up just because you lose one or two. You have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and either mount another challenge or move on to the next one. So I guess losing here isn't the end of the world.
Risin' up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance
Now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
No, I can't be having these doubts now. I might lose against the Elite Four and this will all be for naught, but if I just turn around here, then it'll all be for naught anyway. Whatever awaits me behind those doors, I have to face it head-on. Not only for me, but for my Pokémon. My allies and friends who have overcome every challenge presented to us so far… this isn't just for me… it's for them as well. No, I have to go in there and pay for keeps. At this point, I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't.
After all, the Elite Four aren't divine beings. They're human, just like me. And their Pokémon aren't much different from my own. Strong as they may be, they have their weak spots, just like the Gym Leaders I've faced in order to get this far. There has to be a challenger out there capable of defeating them. And who knows? That challenger just might be me. All right! No more doubts, no more hesitation. It's time for me to go in there and give the Elite Four the challenge of their lives! It's go time!
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And his fortune must always be
Eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
********
A smile began to form on the girl's face. She whispered to herself, "Lisa, you can do this. Go for it, girl!" before confidently walking up to the front door where she would face her biggest challenge yet.
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