Although Kjolmar has his criticisms of the gym leaders, the opening ceremony made Aro realise one thing. The sheer turnout of spectators for these events surely meant that these battles were unmissable, meaning he bet none of the gym leaders were pushovers.

When the three of them had regrouped outside the stadium, the immediate conversation was about the first gym challenge hurdle; Milo.

“Yeah, I think we all have a good chance  to be honest, Although I’m really keen to see Shade’s battling potential. I know she has one move that is an advantage in the first gym but where she might not have the type advantage in hoping she can make it up in how stealthy she is.” Aro said.

As if she was listening in on the conversation, Shade came out of nowhere to surprise both Kjolmar and Lark. Aro laughed as Shade then came to rest on Aro’s head.

“See what I mean? As much as I can rely on Luna, he understands that he’s gonna need strong teammates to rely on too.” Aro said as Luna nodded in agreement.

“I guess if we’re all ready we ahead towards the mines, I head we can cut through there to get to the next city.” He suggested.