>>14839864She doesn't get too far before Alexa blocks her way again, "I'm sorry, but I can't let you pass."
"Excuse me?"
"Gym leader's orders. I'm not allowed to let any badge-less Pokemon trainers pass by this point, it's far too dangerous for rookies like you."
That prods your nerves, "Hey! I'm not a rookie, I have a FROAKIE! And it's awesome, too!"
Alexa gives you a contemplating stare before shaking her head, "Just as I thought, rookies. You two only have one Pokemon each and no badges. Quite disappointing for people who seem to just talk big about themselves."
Miss Leading is about to step on her case again, but you place a hand on her shoulder. You can tell a childish rivalry is about to develop between the two, but there's no time for that when there's badges to be earning.
"So then, let's think about this hypothetically. Say we DID get one badge, then would you let us through?"
Alexa smiles a cheery little smile, one directed only to you and not Miss, "Definitely!~ As I said, my younger sister is a gym leader, and she happens to run the Santalune Gym. She isn't that tough, but if you can beat her and prove you're not novices, I'll let you pass--" she turns to give Miss a glare.
"Even you."
You extend your hand to shake hers, and she accepts it, "It's a deal then!"
Unknowingly to you and your ever-growing harem, two mysterious beings watch over you with nothing but bad intentions in mind.