The running leads you to the path northward, which is, awkwardly, westward. From the west side of town you can see the entire city.
It's... breathtaking. To the small girl who had never been out of the ruins to the young woman who had never dreamed of escaping on an adventure. You've made it this far, an impressive feat, and your pokemon have grown close to you. The moment is so lovely and peaceful...
"YOU AGAIN?!" A young male voice interrupts the brief second of looking back, and you hear someone moving through the underbrush from the old cave. Turning around, you see
A young boy wearing shorts that he is adjusting, as if they are profoundly uncomfortable and troublesome to wear. "How did you get here?!" he demands. "There's no WAY you made it through the cave, it's been blocked this whole time! I had to hike through the woods to even get here! I challenge you to a pokemon battle! Your friend too! I'll cream both of you!"