Hey everyone, it's me Heart of the Anime and with the new story I newly adopted from Engraved in Time. I couldn't resist the opportunity to scoop such a great story from this new author. I'm afraid to say this Prologue can only reveal so much and it's a bit on the shorter side compared to the length I usually write. There's so much plot and amazing ideas put into this story that in future chapters you will come to enjoy a lot. Much more excitement is promised in future chapters. And I'll give you a good little future teaser "The Immortal Clash is only part of the actual story line."
Yes, this is an SYOC. The Rules and OC Form are on my profile but be warned read the story first, leave a review, and then go back to look at the Rules and Form.
Disclaimer: Heart of the Anime does not own Pokemon.
Recognition, Valour, and Strength...
Three things that people have sought for many years. With the aid of their Pokemon Partner's, they have fought and trained to become unbeatable. Through the years, Trainers and Pokemon have strived for some kind of title that would set them on a throne above the rest. A title that would leave their names forever engraved in time. A type of title where people would sing their name in a collection of songs. A title where their power and brawn would make anyone want to confront and challenge them.
So, began the search for an idea...
Objectives, concepts, notions, hypotheses, and abstractions were thrown into a building brainstorm until it all came together to form a single idea. A spark was ignited in the brains of these people, and so created what was to be known as The Immortal Clash, a tournament to decide the strongest trainer in the world.
Word spread quickly throughout the world as talk of the tournament began to reach the ears of strong trainers. But for them, they thought it was just a mere rumor that had sparked their interest until the official word came out... and soon it became their burning ambition to compete in this astounding match of strength. So they began to train with their Pokemon partners harder, beyond the limits of lesser trainers... but these trainers went to the greatest extent... beyond the farthest reaches thought possible. Thoughts of glory and fame fueled the motivation of their new dream to be recognized as the greatest trainer in the world.
After what seemed like months... No, years, of training and waiting, registration for the tournament began. However, one could not simply enter and be in the official tournament. They must register for the many smaller tournaments spread across the world and win one of those to receive the red invitation with the golden seal of the crown on it. But all those that enter one tournament and lose have lost their chance for the coveted title and will not be allowed to enter another one... only one shot is given to get into the official tournament. Only the strongest will survive to the end.
Then the registration venues opened up and people began to flock towards them like Heracross to Honey. All forms of mechanical transportation; cars, boats, airplanes, trains, etc.. easily became overloaded by the onslaught of people seeking to register for the tournament. For those that were unable to secure those type of transportation, they relied on their trusted Pokemon partners; flying-types soared through the air, water-types traversed the waters, and other land Pokemon helped their trainer's get across the land to the destined locations. It was not long until the venues were closed and the smaller tournaments was set to take place.
And each trainer was ready for the challenge of a lifetime... ready to have their names forever engraved in time.
Jubilife City, Sinnoh.
"And Garrison Smith's Bronzong is down for the count, this leaves him down to his very last Pokemon. How will his opponent Carson Wildsmith react to this final Pokemon with three of hers remaining?" The emcee's question boomed across the stadium courtesy of the speakers while the crowd cheered on the battling trainers.
A girl of eighteen stood tall as a large grin appeared on her heavily tanned face. A heather colored eye closed as a wink was issued at the opponent and wavy brown hair shook from its messy ponytail as Carson's body resonated with a charming laugh. Returning her Staraptor to the confines of his poke ball with a thank you she placed it back onto her black belt and plucked another matching red and white one. Pressing a slender finger to the button in the middle the poke ball enlarged in her hand. Then she briefly spun it on her right pointer finger before tossing it into the air with an overhand throw.
"Aedus, show them your power!" Carson called out. The poke ball opened up in a blinding flash of white light and formed the shape of a bipedal, primate-like Pokemon with reddish-brown coloring and white patches of fur across his chest, head, and lower legs. Circular, swirled gold markings adorned his body and a bright flame on the top of his head.
"Infernape-nape!" The Flame Pokemon pounded his chest as a sign that he was ready to battle.
"Drapion show this monkey what you're made of!" Garrison yelled. A fairy large, purple scorpion-like creature materialized in front of Garrison. It had a pair of eyes with protrusions between them, an intimidating mouth with large fangs, and a thin upper body. "Ladies first."
"That's your mistake," Carson replied. Then with a snap of her fingers she called out her first command to Aedus. "Okay, Aedus use Flare Blitz and cause some damage!" Jumping to his trainer's command Aedus started off at a quick spring towards the Drapion in front of him. A bright red and orange flame began to cloak his running form and with each passing second it grew in intensity.
As the dual Fire/Fighting-type neared Drapion Garrison gave his Pokemon a command to dodge the incoming attack but Aedus had other plans. Drapion attempted to dodge downward but the flaming form of his speedy opponent slammed into him. Letting out a cry of his name Drapion was thrown backwards from the pure power of the Flare Blitz while Aedus stood up tall. Small sparks of blue energy zapped away some of Aedus energy from the recoil of using Flare Blitz.
"Drapion, Pin Missile!" Garrison urged his Pokemon. Struggling to get back to his feet Drapion made slashing motion with his arms. Then from his hands flew sharp missiles of energy that went straight for the Infernape in front of him.
Unfortunately for Garrison the brown-haired girl on the other side of the field was ready for that attack and had the finishing move prepared. "Aedus, Dig!" Carson commanded her Pokemon. Both trainer and Pokemon shared a matching as the Infernape dug his way into the ground. The Pin Missile soared aimlessly over head and collided with a side of the stadium since it's original target had disappeared.
Drapion began to look around with an anxious look on his face as the ground around his large body began to rumble. The bits of dirt and loose rock around Drapion's feet shook as small cracks appeared around the large Pokemon. Then the ground gave away and Aedus primate form appeared below Drapion and using his fist gave him a swinging uppercut. Dust rolled behind the Poison/Dark rolling body as it stumbled backwards from the super-effective attack.
Aedus stood victorious over the fallen body of Drapion and let out a searing blast of fire into the sky as an extra sign to his victory. The large grin from earlier appeared back onto Carson's tanned face but continued to grow until it get any wider and gave away to the fun-loving youth's pride she had in her Pokemon. Her long strides closed in the distance between her and her beginner Pokemon before they both headed to the stand where the emcee was with her prize.
"Congratulations to you Miss Carson Wildsmith. That was a wonderful battle between you and your Pokemon. Here is your prize." The emcee's smooth hand held a small red box with a golden ribbon tied delicately on top of it. Gently grabbing the tiny box Carson wasted no time in ripping the ribbon off and looking inside the box. Putting her hand she brought out a folded piece of white paper and unfolded it. Resting inside of the white paper was a ripped piece of paper that resembled part of a map. Then bringing the unfolded paper to her eyes Carson began to ready what was on it.
Congratulations, you have won the qualifiers tournament that you have entered. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning of the journey. More is to come but for now report to the coordinates listed on the front of this paper. They will lead you to the location of the next test. May luck be with you mighty trainer.
"That's it?" Carson spoke out loud. Aedus and her titled their heads to the side as they looked at the coordinates. "At least we're one step closer to the Immortal Clash. Let's go Aedus, the next challenge is awaiting us." With a nod of his head Carson and Aedus headed off of the battlefield and to the next location that the letter had listed. Clutching the map piece close to her side Carson wondered what exactly the next challenge will bring.
That's all for now. I am letting you know there is a lot more to the story than I can reveal in the Prologue. I added in a brief introduction of one of the characters to add in a bit more length to the original Prologue that Engraved In Time had written. I hope you enjoyed it and the next chapter will be significantly longer and introduce more characters and the next part of the challenge that brings them one step closer to The Immortal Clash.
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