Dinoval: The Tournament Begins!

Full summary: It has been ages since the disastrous fateful day Dinoval was sent on her journey through time, space, and dimension to gather the lost Soul-Data of her people. Now, having met many humans and even some non-humans, she sets out on a nonchalant side-quest to gather a select group of her friends to compete for the title of strongest warrior! Unknowing to the competitors, they joined a competition of fighting for something they may find more valuable than a simple title…

In the summer of 2013 I read a fiction that brought together authors and their characters in a writing contest and a fight to the death. That amazing tale is "Tournament Begin!" by Kisho over on FictionPress (shout-out!)! Inspired, I contacted Kisho and requested the rights to a FanFiction version featuring official characters from many different franchises and a whole new plot with side-plots. Kisho gave me permission and sent me off writing! Now I am starting to post chapters of DTTB! for everyone to read! There are many struggles and joys I had while writing the storyboard of this epic tale, including losing three months of intense work that sent me into a depression right before my classes resumed. While writing this, I plan to dedicate a song to each chapter, so if you guys have any suggestions, leave a lovely review, they keep me writing! Now I am proud to present: Dinoval: The Tournament Begins!

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Featured song: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky OST: Sky Peak Prairie

Chapter 1: Preparations

* Today we start,* I declare happily as I rush down the crowded streets of DenTech City.

* Yes, * Jurassic confirms with suppressed joy, * is everyone ready? *

* Yep! * Digi replies excitedly, * I can't wait to see everyone again! *

* Remember, we still need to convince Giratina to allow us to borrow its personal dimensions, * Dinovolt states blandly, then smiles, * of course, that won't be a problem for me. *

I smile happily as civilization slowly yields to nature, * it's going to be nice to see everyone again. *

* What about Dialga and Palkia? * Jurassic questions.

I slow down to catch my breath as I enter the forest preceding the meadow. I detach the three spheres attached to my waist in response to Jurassic. I hurl them into the air and cry out, "come on out, Celebi, Jirachi, and Mew!"

The three small pokémon appear before me with a flash of light. I manage to catch all three Pokéballs as they fly back towards me, two with my hands and one with my face. "Verrr," I growl in painful amusement as I rub my forehead.

"Biii!" Celebi cries in surprise. The little green fairy and Jirachi fly closer to assess the damage. Mew simply laughs and twirls playfully in the air.

"Are you alright?" Jirachi asks with concern.

"Yeah," I reply as I gather the Pokéballs off the ground. One GS ball, one luxury ball, and one master ball; check. I reattach them to my waist and resume running, "come on guys, I have a couple requests for you!"

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We arrive in the meadow shortly, the tiny legendary Pokémon now briefed on my plans.

"Okay, does everyone know what to do?" I question the little Pokémon one last time.

"Bii!" Celebi nods happily before vanishing into a miniature Temporal Portal.

"Yes!" Jirachi replies as its wish tags begin to glow. It disappears in a flash of light.

"Meeewww…!" Mew complains once we are alone. I smile as Mew grabs onto my shoulder from behind.

"You always want to play," I purr as I tickle the pink cat.

"Mew, mew, mew!" it laughs and spins away.

I sit down on the soft grass.

Mew settles between my crossed legs, looking up at me with big blue eyes.

"And now we wait."

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"Greetings, Dialga," I bow courteously before the great dragon, "I assume Celebi informed you on my request?"

"GRRR…" Dialga responds with a nod. It stares intently at me with glowing red eyes.

Please, oh please, oh please say yes…! I stare back at it.

We stand still for a few agonizing seconds. Then, satisfied, Dialga nods its great head.

"Thank you, Dialga!" I exclaim excitedly and hug Dialga's leg, forgetting who I'm talking to.

"GRRR…!" it growls in surprised amusement.

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"Greetings, Palkia," I say as I bow in front of the remarkable dragon, "I assume Jirachi informed you on my request?" Déjà vu?

"GUUURRRAAA!" Palkia shouts in confirmation. The sheer volume of the sound sends me skidding backwards slightly. I hear the trees moan as they reposition.

I hope Mew could hide that loud of sound… I cringe. I forget the thought as Palkia nods. "Thank you, Palkia," I try to hide my emotions better than I did with Dialga, but I can't withhold a purr.

Palkia blinks with amusement.

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"Verr…!" I purr as I look at my hands, "it's been far too long since you willing let me out, Dinoval."

*Don't get any ideas, Dinovolt,* Dinoval growls.

"Oh, but you and I are one in the same," I smile and shrug, "why can't we get along?"

Dinoval snarls in response, *you have injured so many people. I will never forgive you.*

*Just open a Dimension Gate,* Jurassic interrupts crossly.

I flick my tail irritably. "All right," I reply.

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A moment later, I am flying weightlessly through an endless tunnel of blue and green light, using the powers Dialga and Palkia had granted me temporarily for my project.

"Aaarrruuuooo…" a familiar soothing call echoes from behind me. I look up as rainbow of light flies overhead. "Hello, Dinoval," a soothing voice emits from the giant Pterosaur, "I have heard of your plans from Celebi… I will guide you…"

"Thank you," I reply happily. Well, I didn't intend to recruit the Light Pterosaur, but she will take plenty of trial and error out of Jumping. "I have a request regarding who to visit first," I ask politely.

And thus it begins! Recruiting the aid of three awe-inspiring legendary Pokémon, Dinoval sets out to gather the contestants. Who did Dinoval request to see first? Find out in the next chapter, where Dinoval recruits her first contestant and one of the limited lucky spectators!

How many references did you know? Here is the list in order!

Megaman NT Warrior (anime)

Pokémon: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, Explorers of Sky (videogames)

Dinosaur King (anime season two)

Want your OC to cameo? PM me and I'll see what I can do ;) Please note that I have all the contestants storyboarded into place, but I'm always willing to make side visits if a character happens to live in the same dimension!

Oh, and Dinoval has someone in mind to recruit from the Megaman series, so don't forget to stalk- erm… I mean follow me! … Yeah… totally…