Sophia fidgeted in front of a large wall mounted mirror in the pre-staging area. Nervously she straightened her red and black dress, then made sure her hair was perfect and the ribbon in her hair was right. Then she checked it over again. She kept on repeating her checks until she heard a growl. She turned to see her Glaceon. With a smile she replied, "I know it is almost time. just these things need to be perfect. It is a girl thing. you would not understand. Anyways, The team is already ready to go. You know how nervous i get before going on stage. I have an image to uphold as fearless, cold, and mysterious." The Glaceon gave a whining sound in response. Sophia began to nervously pace back and forth across the room, "I know, right? Lots of lights and cameras. Not to mention, this is in the middle of the day. i should be asleep at this hour." Glaceon opened its mouth like it was about to yawn. Sophia immediately stopped and glared at her best friend, "Don't you dare... you know how much this battle means to everyone. So save it for the arena." Just then the light came on signaling time for her to step out into the arena.

With Glaceon close at her heel, Sophia walked into the full view of the arena. She had a look of anger and cold determination on her face. The crowd was immediately in an uproar. The appearance of her ignoring the crowd made them even louder. As she walked to her spot she knew the announcer was probably stating a list of her accomplishments, however no one could hear him. As she got to her spot, she saw her opponent give a bow and wave. In response, she gave curtsy and Glaceon did a well trained bow.

Sophia listened intently to what the announcer said next. She already knew the standard rules and regulations of such a fight. However the idea that she had to use only the pokemon she was told was new. The kinds of pokemon she used were no secret. It the audience wanted to see her battle with only her Dusknoir then she would gladly play along. She reached behind her and pulled out the correct Pokeball. She held up in front of the Duskball containing Dusknoir. Calmly, She spoke, "Iskandar, time to conquer.:" Immediately, the duskball opened and Dusknoir emerged. immediately he started to show off his ghostly muscles, and punching at the air. As the match officially begins, Calmly, Sophia shouts, "Power-up Punch!" Dusknoir focused on his opponent. He punches his right hand into the open palm of his left then darts across the arena to punch at Bisharp.