A/N: This is the third and final rewrite of my story Pokemon Alliance. It also heavily intersects with my other story Pokemon Prodigies, but reading both is not necessarily required.


The greatest day of Topher's life was the day he experienced his first real loss.

It happened when Topher had just turned thirteen. He had left his hometown of Lumoise a mere three days ago, and had just arrived in Laverre City. Topher intended on taking down the Gym Leader, a mysterious girl named Valerie.

I better hurry and beat her. Topher thought. I need to leave within the hour if I'm going to get to the next town by tomorrow morning.

Topher approached the gym. It was rather breathtaking. The gym was built into a giant oak tree, one that was far wider than any oak tree Topher had ever seen. The gym seemed to be the inside of the oak tree and the building behind it.

Topher stopped staring and pushed open the door.

Inside, the walls were pink, as was the floor, which had a battlefield painted on it.

Topher saw a boy sitting on one side of the battlefield. He had messy cherry red hair and pale cream colored skin. The boy wore a red poncho over skinny jeans. The jeans were odd; one leg was orange, the other was red. He also had a scarlett ribbon tied around his forhead.

"You must be a challenger!" he yelled, running up to Topher.

He grabbed Topher's hand in both of his and shook it so hard Topher felt genuinely afraid it would be pulled off.

"I'm Dino!" he said with a smile. Topher noted that his eyes were a light shade of brown. "I'll be your first challenger!"

"I'm Topher." Topher said. "You're sure you're my opponent?"

"Of course, silly!" Dino laughed. "Why else would I be here?"

Topher shrugged. He had a point, but still... It was hard to believe that someone as childish as him worked for a gym.

Then something dawned on Topher. "Wait... Your name is Deino? Like the Pokemon?"

He shook his head. "No. D-I-N-O. Dino."

"Oh." Topher said. "Well, let's get started then."

Dino nodded and clapped his hands together. "Okay! Eager, aren't we? Cool. I'll go get Allison."

"No need. I'm here."

Topher turned around. A blonde girl walked in the room.

"This is Allison!" Dino said. "She works here too."

"I think he figured that out, dummy." Allison said with a roll of her eyes.

Allison put her hands on her hips and inspected Topher with a piercing glare. Topher did the same.

Allison was taller than Topher and Dino, though not by much. She wore a pink sweater that hung off of her, exposing her pale shoulder. Her blue jeans were tight like Dino's, and were fashionably ripped right above her left knee.

She looks like a fighter. Topher thought. I can believe she's a gym trainer.

Dino walked to the front end of the battlefield and pulled out a pokeball. Topher took his place on the other end of the field and copied him.

"This will be a one-on-one battle, League rules, no substitutions or items." Allison announced. She was acting as the official referee. "First move goes to lowest level Pokemon. Trainers, please release your Pokemon!"

Topher threw his pokeball. "Bergmite, let's go!"

Bergmite appeared in a flash of light. Made entirely of ice, Bergmite resembled a stalamite with yellow eyes and a white bottom.

Dino threw his pokeball. A small red pokemon with a yellow beak appeared.

"Magby!" it yelled happily.

"That's not a Fairy Type." Topher frowned.

Dino grinned in contrast. "Senior Valerie let's us choose a type to specialize in. Mine is the Fire Type, and Allison specializes in Psychic Pokemon. Do you specialize?"

Topher shook his head and brought out his Pokedex.

"Magby, The Live Coal Pokemon." It said. "Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Magby's state of health is determined by observing the fire it breathes. If the Pokémon is spouting yellow flames from its mouth, it is in good health. When it is fatigued, black smoke will be mixed in with the flames. This Magby is Male. Level 13. Moves Known: Smokescreen, Ember, Leer, and Smog. Ability: Flame Body."

The Pokedex displayed Magby's stats.

His speed is his best stat. Topher thought. I'll have to watch out for that. He has poor defense and special defense. All I have to do is land a few hits. But with his speed, that'll be hard.

Dino smiled. "That's a thoughtful look you got there." he said. "Can I scan your Pokemon too? All I know about it is that it's a cutie."

Topher shrugged. "Just hurry up."

Allison frowned. "Don't rush him. He can take the time he wants."

Dino brought out his Pokedex and scanned Bergmite. Even from far away, Topher could hear the device.

"Bergmite, The Ice Chunk Pokemon." it said. "
It blocks opponents' attacks with the ice that shields its body. It uses cold air to repair any cracks with new ice. Using air of -150 degrees Fahrenheit, they freeze opponents solid. They live in herds above the snow line on mountains. This Bergmite is Male. Level 17. Moves Known: Icy Wind, Powder Snow, Take Down, and Harden. Ability: Own Tempo."

Dino shut his Pokedex and grinned. "You're going down, Topher!"

Topher didn't respond. "Get ready, Bergmite." he said. "I'm not losing to a novice like him."

Allison looked back and forth between the determined boys. "Begin!" she yelled.

"Smokescreen!" Dino yelled.

Magby ran towards Bergmite and began to run swiftly in a circle, spewing smoke as he ran. The smoke surrounded Bergmite and seemed to form a cloud around him.

Topher smirked. "Smokescreen? That's easy. Bergmite, Icy Wind!"

The smoke was blown away by a gust of wind and snow. The smoke cleared.

"Darn!" Dino snapped his fingers. "I was hoping that would work. Oh well. Magby, Leer!"

Magby's eyes began to glow and he started to glower at Bergmite.

"Counter it with Harden!" Topher yelled.

Bergmite began to glow. His body turned the color of steel.

"Wow." Dino clapped. "You're good. But I'm not giving up just yet! Ember, Magby!"

Magby jumped into the air and took aim at Bergmite. It shot tiny balls of fire like bullets at Bergmite.

"Powder Snow!" Topher yelled.

Bergmite shot small balls of ice back, and each collided with a ball of fire and exploded.

"Aw!" Dino stomped his foot. "Stop countering my attacks!"

"You can do it Dino!" Allison cheered. "Crush him!"

Topher sweatdropped. "Aren't you supposed to be impartial, as the referee?"

Allison ignored him.

"Icy Wind!" Topher yelled.

Bergmite shot a gust of wind and snow from his mouth at Magby.

"Dodge!" Dino yelled.

Magby jumped into the air as the wind hit the wall behind him. He landed with a smirk.

He's too fast to hit. Topher thought. I've gotta keep him in one place.

"Bergmite!" Topher yelled. "Powder Snow! Spin!"

"Dodge!" Dino yelled. Magby dodged the balls of ice, but they weren't meant for him. They hit the ground and froze the battlefield.

Magby landed again, then slipped on the frozen ground.

"Now, Take Down!" Topher yelled.

Bergmite slid across the ice, ramming into Magby. And knocking him into the air.

Magby fell in an arc onto the icy field.

Dino ran to his Pokemon, slipping in the process.

"Aren't you supposed to wait for the referee to call the battle before you-"

"Magby!" Dino cradled him in his arms. "Return. You did great." Dino returned Magby to his Pokeball.

"No he didn't." Topher said. "You both did horribly."

"Hey!" Allison approached Topher. "Take that back, you jerk! Or I'll make you."

Topher glared at her. "No. Just battle me so I can beat you and move on."

"Fine!" Allison retorted hotly. "I will!"

Allison took her place on the battlefield.

"This will be a one-on-one battle," Dino said. "League rules, no items or substitutions. First move goes to the lowest level Pokemon. Trainers, please release your Pokemon!"

Allison threw a pokeball. "Go, Gothita!"

A black and white Pokemon with bows on it's head appeared.

"Goth!" it yelled.

Topher brought out his Pokedex.

"Gothorita, The Fixation Pokemon. Their ribbonlike feelers increase their psychic power. They are always staring at something. They intently observe both Trainers and Pokémon. Apparently, they are looking at something only Gothita can see. This Gothita is Female. Level 16. Moves Known: Psybeam, Confusion, Fake Tears, and Tickle. Ability: Hustle."

Her special defense is so high, it'd be better for me to use Attack moves like Take Down. But Icy Wind could still be useful for freezing her...

"Are both of you ready?" Dino asked. They both nodded. "Then... Begin!"

""Psybeam!" Allison yelled.

"Dodge, then Take Down!" Topher commanded.

Gothita shot a beam of pink energy at Bergmite, who jumped to the left to dodge it, then surged forward and rammed into Gothita.

"Goth!" she yelled in pain.

Gothita started to cry- loudly, with a lot of flailing and screaming. Dino covered his ears.

"Bergmite, don't fall for it!" He cried. But it was too late. Bergmite had already hesitated, and could not move in time. Gothita attacked. Her confusion hit it, throwing Bergmite across the field.

"Bergmite, get up!" Topher commanded. He did, albeit slowly.

"Berg..." Bergmite groaned.

"Shake it off." Topher said. "Icy Wind!"

Bergmite blew a gust of sleet and air at Gothita. Gothita jumped to the side and retailated with a Psybeam, which Beegmite ducked to avoid.

"Tickle!" Allison commanded.

Gothita rushed toward Bergmite.

Topher waited until the very last second. "Bergmite, Powder Snow!"

Bergmite shot small balls of snow at Gothita, who was too close to dodge. Where each snowball hit, it froze. Soon, Gothita was encased in ice.

Allison cursed, and Topher smirked.

"Now, use Take Down!" Topher commanded.

Bergmite rammed into Gothita and flung her frozen body backwards. She flew into the wall of the gym and her ice cracked.

Gothita stumbled forward, then collapsed.

"Gothita is unable to battle!" Dino declared. "The winner is Topher!"

Allison pressed the button on Gothita's pokeball. A red beam shot from the ball and hit her. She disappeared.

"You did well." Allison said. "Next time, we'll get him."

Topher rolled his eyes. "They're wont be a next time. Now take me to the Gym Leader."

"No need. I saw everything."

Topher looked at the door. A girl in a pink and yellow furisode walked in. She had beady black eyes to match her black hair and appeared to have wings sprouting from the sides of her ears.

"Senior Valerie!" Dino and Allison cried. They bowed to her.

"You're my opponent." Topher said. "I hope you're more fun then these two. They were easy."

"Hey!" Allison cried indignantly.

"True." Dino said, rubbing the back of his head earnestly.

Valerie tilted her head. "Rather confident, aren't you? And very rude."

"Rude?"

Valerie inspected him. "I was watching. You haven't thanked your Pokemon once. And when he was hurt, you did not ask him if he was alright. You just told him to get up."

"He doesn't need coddling." Topher said. For some reason, that rubbed him the wrong way. "And I'll thank him when I win."

Valerie's gaze became more intent. "When both of you win."

"Huh?"

"Pokemon Battles are a team effort." Valerie said. "You'd be nothing without your Pokemon. As trainers, we must remember that."

Topher rolled his eyes. "Are you going to fight me, of give me a sermon?"

Valerie smiled. "Why not both?"

She pulled out a pokeball.

"The Gym Battle between Gym Leader Valerie and Challenger Topher will not commence." Allison said. "This will be a one-on-one battle, Gym rules, no Items or substitutions. First move goes to the challenger. Trainers, please release your Pokemon!"

Valerie threw her pokeball. "Sylveon, please assist me!"

Sylveon appeared, and smiled at Bermite.

"And, begin!"

"Icy Wind!" Topher called.

Bergmite shot a Icy Wind attack at Sylveon.

"Fairy Wind!"

The two attacks collided, canceling each other out.

"Damn it!" Topher cursed.

Valerie grinned sleepily. "Not so confident now, are we?"

Topher glared at her. "It doesn't matter. I'm going to win this!"

"Then how about we make this interesting." Valerie said. "If you win, all do whatever you want. If I win, you'll be my newest apprentice."

"Deal." Topher said. "And when I win, you'll bow to me like your apprentices do to you."

Then Valerie surprised him by laughing.

"Misty Terrain!" Valerie yelled.

A glowing blue fog began to form. Soon, Topher could not see either Pokemon or Valerie.

No...

"Use Moonblast!" Topher heard Valerie yell.

"No!" Topher screamed.

Topher heard Bergmite scream and he came flying out of the fog.

Topher caught him and cradled him in his arms. He fell to his knees.

How had he lost in one hit?

The fog dissipated, and Valerie approached Topher.

She bowed to speak to him. "I want you to be up by six tomorrow. I will give you your tasks then. Allison and Dino will show you to your room."

She walked past Topher, who had no response.


That was three years ago.

Now, Topher was lying in bed, waiting for his alarm to go off so he could start the day.

I really was a little shit back then. Topher thought.

His alarm finally started to beep, so Topher slid out of bed.

Five minutes later he was dressed and staring in the mirror critically.

His ice blue hair was a mess, as always. Topher liked it that way.

Today, he wore a thin black sweater with thin purple stripes going down it, and black skinny jeans with a chain attached, and combat boots. His sweater hung off his wry frame and the sleeves hung over his hands. Topher had cut a hole in them sohis thumb could peak out.

Topher could just hear Allison calling him emo when she saw his outfit. She did every morning.

But today was just any morning. It was the morning of the start of their Journey, the day they entered the Alliance League.

"Topher!" Valerie called from downstairs. "Breakfast is ready!"

Topher took one last look at himself, grabbed his black beanie from his dresser and put it on, then went down stairs to meet his friends.


A/N 2: What is the Alliance League? Find out next week!

Reader question time! What Pokemon should Topher, Allison, and Dino catch? Tell me in your review!

AN 3: If you want to submit an oc, just comment in your review. I need a detailed physical description, name, personality, and two pokemon they own (both will probably not be used. It's just in case).