"[OC] "Standing on the Left", a short Indeedee fanfic"

The light from my Poké Ball fades from my vision. I find myself in the familiar arena atop the Battle Tower in Wyndon. A match is about to begin, and I am ready.The opponent across from me is a friendly-looking Basculin. I greet him with a polite bow, as is my custom. He makes eye contact for a moment, returning my greeting. There is a smudge of curry residue on his lower jaw. I would clean it off for him, but now is not the time.To the left of the Basculin, I see no-one. Strange.I glance over my left shoulder, towards my partner. There is no-one there, either. Curious.My pulse quickens a little.In the corner of my right eye, I see a Vikavolt hovering on the wrong side of the Basculin. I feel a brief kick of adrenaline.I glance over my right shoulder. Clefairy is standing next to me, facing the Vikavolt.My heart skips a beat.I am standing on the left.Gloria always places the supporter on the right and the striker on the left. I am standing on the left.There must be some mistake. Did my Poké Ball get mixed up with Snorlax’s?I am not unaccustomed to active battling. I have accompanied Gloria in the Wild Area. I have stepped into an attacking role in competitions when the situation has required. I have even faced down Leon’s Charizard. But my place is to be a supporter. I divert the opponents’ attention, and so serve the striker. I grit my teeth and endure, so the striker need not.Even so, I am standing on the left.I turn around and look up at Gloria. Her eyes are steely, her mouth firm. It is the determined face of one who is certain of her decision.Gloria looks down towards me. Her eyes soften, and then start to dance. Her mouth softens, and then smiles broadly. It is the kind face of one who believes in her friend.“I know you can do it!”There is no mistake. Gloria has chosen me to be the striker today.I bow towards my trainer to thank her for her faith in me, then turn back towards our opponents.I inhale deeply. I can do this.I am standing, proudly, on the left. via /r/pokemon https://ift.tt/3lUWTri