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Author's note: my first fic. We are in an alternate universe where the society in the Pokémon world is led by one thing: the Pokémon battles. But this time, it's more serious because the strength you have at it determines your place in society (for example, a job like president or company CEO would require the skill of at least a champion.) The story revolves around a character of my creation, Tyler Dark. Well then, enjoy.
Pokémon battles. I love them. But it's a common thing in this day and age. This is the golden era of the Pokémon battles, your worth is proved by how strong you are at it. Nowadays, if you want to have a respectable job, you got to have mad skills. This is why we learn to fight at our youngest age since elementary school or even kindergarten for the most promising ones. I have always fought and progressed with my Growlithe and I was always among the top class of my schools, and now that I'm about to start my first year of high school alongside my lifelong partner (which is an Arcanine now) I feel that the fun is just about to begin. I will make this school know the name of Tyler Dark!
"Hey Tyler, the entrance ceremony is about to start!" Brock calls me as I catch up to him.
"Coming now!" I answered.
"After the principal's speech, there will be an exhibition match between the president and vice-president of the student body. Their strength is within the best class possible. We can't miss that, right?" he says getting excited.
I nod to him with a smile and we head to the Gymnasium for the principal's speech. After the speech, we all headed to the seats on the forums to watch the fight of the third years of the student body.
"This will be a one on one fight!" says the principal. "Battle begin!"
The vice president sent a Salamence while the president sent a Metagross. The Salamence attacked first by using Flamethrower. The flames fill the gymnasium with light. But the Metagross was still standing and answered with Agility. The two Pokémon now seemed equal on speed terms, Metagross was jumping around, dodging all the Dragon Pulses the Dragon Pokémon threw at him from the air and leaped to it to deliver a mighty looking Meteor Mash that Salamence cushioned with a wing. The shockwave was felt all the way here, what power! Arcanine suddenly comes out of his Poké ball. He looks excited.
"Arcanine! What are you doing?" I say.
"Hmm let him watch." says Brock. "After all, this fight shows the level we should seek to attain. We should all watch closely."
"Yeah." I nodded.
Meanwhile, the Salamence used Draco Meteor but Metagross jumped over it and jabbed the fierce Pokémon with Thunder Punch. The Dragon recoiled from the impact. It looked pretty spent, but the Steel Pokémon had a bit more stamina left in it. I feel the fight is going to end soon.
"Salamence, finish it with Dragon Rush!" yelled the vice president.
"Metagross, counter with Zen Headbutt!" answered the president.
The two moves clashed with an unearthly force. When the smoke cleared, Metagross was the only one standing. The crowd of first years was speechless, me included. The silence lasted for a few more seconds until the principal broke it.
"Salamence is unable to battle, the winner is Metagross! Therefore, the victory goes to the president Carl Johnson!"
A round of applause for both competitors ensued. Seeing this match really fired me up to fight myself. The day was not done.
Now all that is left today is the classification exam. It's the exam that decides the rank of the class you go to. I intend to get to the rank A class along with, I hope, Brock. The examiners sat on the benches while all the first years are preparing. Me, Brock and Arcanine were waiting on a corner of the gymnasium. I adjusted my ponytail when they suddenly called Brock.
"Good luck, pal!" I say while patting his shoulder."You better score."
"Don't worry, I'll make it to rank A." he said reassuringly "Onix should do the trick."
Then the examiners called my name. Arcanine suddenly barks, I turn around… I know that look. He was begging me with his eyes to make me choose him for the exam. He didn't get a good fight since the entrance exam it took me to pass to get in Victory High (this school. Man that examiner's Golem was tough!) I smile at him and pat him on the head.
"Of course I'll choose you buddy." I say with a smile.
The examiners picked out my opponent, a short haired boy with glasses, It's a one on one battle. He sends a Golduck. A wide grin shows on my face. "Arcanine, full power!"
Next time, Tyler displays his mad skills! Hope you enjoyed, feel free to review. Criticism is welcome, flame isn't. Thank you!