OK, I know I said I wouldn't start this story until my Underland Chronicles story has been completed, but it was just dying to be written. It's probably going to be a bit longer than my other stories, so enjoy!

"Flamethrower!" Chimchar commanded. He shot out a huge burst of flames from his mouth. It was powerful enough to completely incinerate his target to bits.

"Shock Wave!" his friend Shinx called next to him. The electric attack was just as powerful as Flamethrower, and like Chimchar, Shinx quickly fried his target.

"Air Cutter!" Starly, the third member of their team, Team Valor, said. While not as powerful as the other two, Starly could launch a far higher amount of Air Cutters as Chimchar could launch Flamethrowers or Shinx could for Shock Waves. Therefore, he was able to cut his target to pieces.

"Focus Blast!" Machop, the fourth member called. His attack was the most powerful out of the ones launched, and although his ability to launch special attacks like Focus Blast was weak, it was still powerful enough to break his target.

"Sludge Bomb!" Skorupi, the fifth member commanded. His tail snapped forward and rapidly fired a string of poisonous balls that quickly melted a target into a puddle.

"Ice Beam!" Snover, the final member of Team Valor said. A thin stream of ice hit his target and froze it less than a second.

"That was excellent!" their mentor, Gallade, applauded. Gallade was one of King Lucario's old friends, and as such, was the captain of the royal guards.

"Thank you, master!" Chimchar said, bowing.

"We try our best! Protecting the land of Laxos was our fathers' duty, and it is passed down to us!" Shinx added.

"Just like your fathers…" Gallade sighed. This was not surprising. Gallade and King Lucario knew all of the entire groups' fathers: Inferanpe, Luxray, Staraptor, Machamp, Drapion, and Abomasnow. All six of them were brave and proud soldiers of Laxos, and Gallade and Lucario fought with them. Unfortunately, right after Team Valor was born, Laxos was attacked by the neighboring kingdom, and all six of their families perished. Team Valor was made up of the only remnants of their families.

"We only have vague memories of them, master, but we know enough to know that they were great soldiers." Starly said.

"Team Majesta is in the same situation as we are, though." Skorupi said.

"Yes. Those girls had their families lost as well, except for Princess Buneary." Gallade said sadly.

Team Majesta were a group of girls that made up the only junior team in the entire palace that could match Team Valor. They had Princess Buneary as the leader, but she certainly wasn't a calm girl! She was cute, but had a hot temper! The next one was Vulpix, who was usually the only one who could calm Buneary down. The third member was Tailow, who was normally quiet and reserved, but could fight very well. The fourth member was Meditite, who could match Machop blow for blow. The fifth member was Kricketot, who was skilled at fighting, but normally preferred to calm everyone down with her soothing voice. Finally, there was Budew, the smallest of the group, but could pack a powerful punch if necessary. Their master was Gallade's wife, Gardevoir.

"We haven't seen them in a while. I wonder how they're doing." Machop thought out loud.

"Gardevoir says they're coming along nicely." Gallade answered.

"Really? Can we go spar with them? Please, master?" Snover begged.

"Of course you can." A new voice said behind them. Team Valor turned their heads to see King Lucario coming towards them.

"O-oh! Your majesty!" Team Valor greeted, bowing.

"Hello, my friend." Gallade said, saluting.

"Gallade, Queen Lopunny has decided to see Team Valor and Team Majesta spar. I'll be looking forward to it as well." King Lucario said.

"If that's the case, then so be it. It will be a good way to really see how they have progressed." Gallade said.

"The meeting spot will be in the field, forty minutes from now." King Lucario said. Gallade nodded.

"Master, what did he mean?" Shinx asked.

"You'll find out." was all Gallade said. Then he quickly told them to follow him, and ran off. Team Valor was fast enough to keep pace with him, though.

Later…

"Wow!" Chimchar said, amazed. He looked around. They were in a field that seemed to stretch a very far distance around. It was completely clear-no trees or anything. Sunlight was everywhere, and there was a breeze.

"What is this, master?" Machop asked, still in awe.

"Your fathers, as well as Lucario and I loved to play here. When we grew up, we always took our significant others here on our first dates. It is a place where all our fondest childhood memories were stored." Gallade explained.

"Gallade!" a female voice called. It was Gardevoir. She was leading Team Majesta towards them.

"Hey!" Buneary called.

"It's been too long!" Chimchar said.

"How have you been doing?" Snover asked.

"Fine! This time though, we're going to kick your butts!" Meditite replied.

"You wanna bet?" Machop said, shaking a fist playfully at them.

"Bring it on!" Vulpix challenged, crouching slightly.

"With pleasure! Thunderbolt!" Shinx called. He launched an electric bolt at Team Majesta, which they dodged.

"Nice try! Fire Blast!" Vulpix countered, striking with a flaming ring. Team Valor dodged it.

"Hold it! We have to ask permission to start!" Skorupi said, looking towards Gallade and Gardevoir. They merely nodded and sat down with King Lucario and Queen Lopunny, who had just showed up.

"OK! Bite!" Skorupi said, using his speed to get through the defenses and bite down on Kricketot. She screeched and countered with Bide, which knocked away Skorupi.

"Let's do this!" Starly yelled and flew towards them, along with the others. Team Majesta quickly retaliated against the assault.

Chimchar and Buneary were fighting in one part of the field. They were both fast and strong, but Buneary was slightly faster, and used her Jump Kick to get the better of Chimchar. However, his Dig had its benefits as well, and both Pokemon were suffering some bruises.

Shinx and Vulpix were equally matched. Although Vulpix was quicker, Shinx used his bulk to bring her down. Their fire and electricity normally resulted in stalemates. In other words, like their leaders, neither of them were making any headway against each other.

Starly and Tailow were in a sparring match of their own. Starly had clear advantage from having higher defense, but Tailow was a lot faster, and althought Starly could injure her easily, it was very often that Tailow could duck under his guard and cause damage.

Machop and Meditite, like always, were locked in close combat. They would punch each other one moment and both get new bruises the next.

Skorupi and Kricketot were using Bite and Bug Bite to injure each other. Skorupi was fast enough to dodge Bide, having learned his lesson, but Kricketot's Bug Bite was more subtle, and far quicker than Bide. Both of them were really getting annoyed at each other.

Snover and Budew was the only match-up that had a clear advantage. Snover used his Ice-type nature to easily cause damage to Budew. There was a slight problem, though. Snover was hit by Budew's Poison Point ability, and the poison was slowing him down. Budew was hurt, but the poison caused quite some damage to Snover.

All twelve Pokemon had no idea of the eyes watching them. As soon their owner was satisfied with their weakness, it burst out of the grass, roaring.

"What the?" Snover said.

"I AM ARMALDO! THIS IS MY TERRITORY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" it roared.

"Nothing! We didn't even know it was your territory!" Kricketot argued.

"LIES! PREPARE YOURSELVES!" Armaldo shouted.

"I guess we have no choice…" Tailow sighed.

"We outnumber it twelve to one! We'll be fine!" Chimchar encouraged them.

Later…

Chimchar was wrong. Both teams were currently lying on the ground, badly hurt. Armaldo, on the other hand, was still standing.

"YOU ARE NO MATCH FOR ME! NOW PREPARE TO DIE!" Armaldo said.

"No…we won't give up!" Buneary said, struggling to her feet. All around her, the others were also trying to get up, repeating the same phrase.

"We won't give up….we won't give up…" they murmured.

"So be it. DIE!" Armaldo said, launching Ancientpower at Buneary, who was swaying.

"PRINCESS BUNEARY!" Chimchar cried. All of a sudden, the flame on his tail separated into a star and fire enveloped his body. He rushed over, picked up Buneary and carried her away from Ancientpower, putting her down next to Shinx.

"T-thanks, Chimchar." Buneary said. Chimchar nodded.

Everyone, combine your moves on Armaldo!" Meditite said.

"Jump Kick!"

"Spark!"

"Quick Attack!"

"Aerial Ace!"

"Wing Attack!"

"Karate Chop!"

"Ice Punch!"

"Bite!"

"Bug Bite!"

"Rock Smash!"

"Razor Leaf!"

The combined moves quickly knocked Armaldo down. However, the two teams had one surprise left.

Chimchar had his Blaze ability in full effect. He knew what it was now, and was ready to use it.

"FLAME WHEEL!" he shouted. He rolled towards Armaldo in a powerful ball of lames, and when it made contact, the resulting explosion knocked the Pokemon off their feet.

"Chimchar!" Buneary screamed. Luckily, he came out, but was promptly slapped silly by Buneary.

"Don't do that AGAIN!" she commanded.

"Yes, ma'am." he replied. Team Valor stifled snickers at their great leader.

Back at the palace…

"What? Mom, dad, that was set up by YOU?" Buneary asked. She, Team Majesta, and Team Valor were in the throne room with King Lucario, Queen Lopunny, Gallade, and Gardevoir.

"Yes. Armaldo is one of our old rivals. He lives in the field we took you to today." King Lucario said.

"We wanted to see exactly how much you have progressed, so we took you to Armaldo to battle." Gallade explained.

"Master, we could have been killed." Skorupi complained.

"Armaldo wouldn't have killed you. He doesn't kill his friends' children. It was a fake battle." Queen Lopunny said.

"So that's why you didn't help us." Vulpix realized.

"Yes. It was a test to see what you would have done in a tense situation. And you have all passed. Congratulations." Gardevoir said.

"You are now all dismissed." King Lucario said. Everyone nodded and walked out of the room.

As Chimchar was about to leave, Gallade called him back. He turned around and walked back towards them.

"Chimchar. Do not worry, you are not in trouble." King Lucario said.

"What is then, Your Majesties?" Chimchar asked nervously.

"We have a job for you. It will involve our daughter, and you." Queen Lopunny said.

"Really? What about Princess Buneary and me?" Chimchar asked, surprised.

"I saw how you protected her from Ancientpower. Due to that, I would like to ask a favor of you." Queen Lopunny said. "I want you to do all you can to protect Buneary in the future. She is strong, but she still needs protection from someone who is close to her."

Chimchar was shocked. "You're asking me? Why not Team Majesta?" he asked.

"Because they also need protection. As they are closer to Buneary than many others, they may be targeted by our family's enemies as well. Tell your team to help you. Team Valor must protect Team Majesta as well as they can. Or else…" King Lucario trailed off.

"I understand, Your Majesty." Chimchar said, bowing. "And yes, I swear on my father's soul that I will protect Princess Buneary!"

"Thank you, Chimchar. You may go." King Lucario said. Chimchar ran back to Team Valor's wing in the palace. Once there, he spread the news to everyone else. Like him, they readily swore on their fathers' souls to protect Team Majesta.

Unbeknownst to them, a dark figure was watching from the shadows.

"This could hinder my plans…" it hissed. Then it vanished.

I know this seems like the story, but it is only the prologue. Next time, we will really get this story going.

Oh, and if you were confused about who used what, here's the laydown: Jump Kick was Buneary, Spark was Shinx, Quick Attack was Vulpix, Aerial Ace was Starly, Wing Attack was Tailow, Karate Chop was Machop, Ice Punch was Meditite, Bite was Skorupi, Bug Bite was Kricketot, Rock Smash was Snover, Razor Leaf was Budew, and Flame Wheel was Chimchar.

Hope you enjoyed, and please review.