Perhaps she should challenge the elite four. She marked it as a turning point for her journey of the world. A nagging mark. There was a lot to be anxious of, after all. Designated as one step closer to the end, but it was step she had to take if she wanted to be the strongest. Should she win, would there be a reason for her revisit Unova... or would it simply be procrastination if she came back to her home? The kind of procrastination you couldn't leave, that dragged you into a trap that made it hard to progress. However, should she lose... would it mark the end of the line for her?
Would she repeat her mistake with contests, handing precious time over to a egotistical stubbornness that ignored the fact that she simply couldn't get better? Ignoring her limitations, and, in time, find that the world had left her behind, moving on without her. Leaving her behind with a little speck of darkness that withheld her the pleasure of confidently trying to mend things back to how it was before. The pleasure of writing over failure by ignoring it and falling right back into a comfortable social circle she had before she left.
No. She couldn't lose. She was strong after all. She was a natural at battling, as opposed to the embarrassment of a coordinator she was before. There was no doubt about that. With her pokemon team at her side, she could gaze over them with pride. Her partners were strong even the ones who didn't fight. They stayed with her, not complaining when she asked them to continue sparring while tired, still sitting down with her when she left them in the pokeball most of the day. Not to mention whatever selfishness she asked of them. They were patient and loyal. In the end, even if she refered to them as partners or her team, they were ultimately her friends. Just as many were with their pokemon, Mei was no different.
Sure, she lost some of these partners, these friends, in the course of training, but this group stayed with her thick and thin...
Just as her human friends and family have done.
After staying in Sinnoh, her mother welcomed her back wholeheartedly. Never viewed her mistakes with distaste, but rather with a dreamy wistfulness that made Mei grin and simply enjoy being home. Washed away any bitterness she held against herself for her isolation and stubbornness. She met her best friend who was simply a soul mate of a battling partner, but he was obviously more than just a good fight. He held a sure pillar for her. He brought back a taste of friendship she quickly found she missed. Then treated her with patience and whatever grumpiness she needed. Despite the messes she threw at him, he stayed with her. Then there was Cheren, who still wanted to be her friend when she came back after her neglect of their friendship.
Maybe she didn't have to worry. Her life was filled with strong bonds and a strong team. She learned that if she pursued other regional leagues, that she would maintain contact. There was no doubt that she couldn't afford to lose the friends she has now. Nor had? She still hadn't amended with Hugh...
Was it something to do now?... After the elite four. "Yeah. After the Elite Four." Because there really was little to be anxious about when you had a giant flaming boar and his partners in crime.
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