Hello everyone! This is my first fanfic published (there was a first one but I didn't publish it). This is one of my dreams because I've always wanted to write something close to a book. Anyways, Enjoy reading guys.
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What is 'Winning'?
This is the story of a boy who grew into a fine man and in becoming a hero. Battle after battle was fought. Hardships stood in his way, but they weren't enough in stopping him in claiming the throne. However, when catastrophe strikes, will his strength be strong enough to persevere? Will he stand up to this seemingly impossible challenge? However, when all else fails, is he even able to make the sacrifices needed? Read as the story unfolds into a journey in the land, a dive in the ocean and a flight in the sky. Join Xand (19 years old) as he finds who he is inside, and the unbreakable bonds that will form in his adventure.
A certain man was napping in the cool, dark shade of a tree in Rustboro city. This man's name is Xand. 'Your average' city boy. He is actually reminiscing what happened these past few weeks. How the insane twist of events eventually brought him here today.
It was a bright and sunny day, a perfect time for the Hoenn Champion league to be held and of course, it is held in the luxurious Ever Grande City. As usual, a lot of people are present, because the Elite Four and the Champion were going to battle a worthy trainer who had the courage to stand up against them. It was a lively event. Well of course, it is where the next champion candidate is going to be picked.
However, this league was one of its kind. The Champion League is known to be the hardest trial in a trainer's life, but Xand wasn't scared at all. He was confident, always wearing a smile, be it in danger or in hardships. He always takes on the thrill of adventure. This shaped him into the man he is now. He always have wanted to be a spectacular trainer. Well, what do you know? A certain kid with only his best friend, a small, friendly Mudkip rose to the position every battling trainers have wished for in their life. The Champion.
Being the strongest in your region is no joke. Passing through 8 gyms, not to mention what else you have had to go through to get to this land, no this stadium, facing of the 5 strongest trainer of your homeland. Just in order to get what you always wanted. Xand was that guy.
"The 'Prodigy' makes his way into the battlefield! Hands up for Xand please!" The announcer shouted which was paid back by applause and cheering from the crowd.
A man with red hair (which was only found in the middle of his head) appeared from
a dark tunnel.
"…and now, the first of Elite Four responds by showing up in the other side, the Rocker of Darkness, Sidney!" The announcer shouted again. This time, a lot more noise was created, it could almost be compared to a hundred Explouds.
"Noisy bunch we got here, huh?" Sidney spoke. "Well, this IS how it should be." Xand replied. "Hahaha, This is fitting for a rocker like me." Sidney remarked. "Fighters! Ready!" The referee signaled the two fighters. "I choose you!" The two trainers exclaimed!
After a few minutes, it was like there were no people in the stadium present. The reason is simple. Xand has beaten Sidney relentlessly, using only his Charizard.
The crowd was astounded. They never thought this would happen again, not in this place. What they thought about him beating his enemies in the Hoenn league using only his Charizard was nothing but a fluke.
However, this was the real deal. The people doesn't even know his other Pokemons, except for his Charizard. It was after a moment that the people knew what was going on and began shouting frantically.
"Wow! What an nerve wracking battle!" The announcer spoke after realizing what had happened.
Sidney fell to his knees, even he didn't expect this coming. "Return, Charizard." Xand obliged his Pokemon.
Charizard nodded at his master. "Just how good are you?" Sidney asked. "I don't refer to myself as good, I refer to myself as hardworking" Xand replied with a smile. Xand then went to Sidney's place and helped the guy stand up. "Oh well, the past is past! Good luck on your future endeavors." Sidney told Xand, tapping his shoulder. "Thanks for the assurance." Xand answered him.
Sidney went to his place near the announcer's table. This placed was lined up with four chairs. This is where the Elite Four should happen to go if they were to lose.
Xand went back to his place on the battlefield and waited for his new opponent. A woman wearing a set Alolan clothes appeared from the dark tunnel where Sidney emerged.
"What a turn of events! But would Xand be able stand against the Ghost lady of the elite four?!" The announcer spoke to the audience.
Slowly, Phoebe made her way to her own place in the battlefield, opposite to Xand. "Well, Sidney's loss was unexpected. However, don't think you can do that against me." Phoebe said to Xand. "Don't worry, I won't be defeated easily." Nero replied.
However, this time around, using only his Gardevoir, he defeated the enemy. The people couldn't believe what they are seeing. 'Was the Elite Four this weak?' they thought. "You did a good job, return Gardevoir." Xand ordered his Pokemon. Gardevoir followed her master's orders. Phoebe wasn't prepared for this too. Still, she accepted the results and smiled at Xand then she waved to the crowd. She then went to her seat beside Sidney after that.
"Pretty crazy huh?" Sidney remarked. "More than crazy." Phoebe replied.
"And what do you know? Another landslide victory for Xand!" The announcer shouted again. The wave of people shouted even more. This time, a woman wearing a purple gown with frills showed up from the tunnel. "Now, let's not wait any further, please welcome the Queen of Ice, Glacia!" The announcer shouted (again). "Both of them were unfortunate won't you agree?" Glacia questioned Xand as she stood at her place in the battlefield. "Haha, I think they were just caught off-guard." Xand replied humbly. "So, wanna get it on, little kid?" Glacia asked Xand. "Let's go then." Xand replied. "Take the arena!" The two trainers shouted.
The battles was getting redundant now. Xand won against Glacia with only using his Volcarona. Again, the crowd shouted to the top of their lungs.
"That was nice Volcarona, you can return now." Xand told Volcarona.
Of course, Volcarona agreed. "Three down everyone! Only one is left to stand in his way against the champion! Will he make it?! The odds are in his favor now though!" The announcer exclaimed. "An honor to fight you, ma'am" Nero said to Glacia. Glacia just nodded and moved to her seat next to Phoebe. Just cautiously eyeing Xand.
A man with a cape made his way into the arena. He was equipped with a white sailor cap and his chest was baring. "He goes into the battlefield! The last stand for Xand in his way to the champion, the dragon tamer, Drake!" The announcer introduced the Dragon type veteran.
"Lad, you think you've got what it takes?" The old man asked Xand. "Well, it's up to you to judge me, sir." Xand replied. "Well then, show me your arsenal!" Drake shouted. "I'll gladly try to live up to your expectations." Xand answered back with a grin.
It was evident, the pure power of the younger opponent. Even when facing a Dragon type user, he went and used a Dragon type too. Xand's Garchomp was in an unstoppable winning streak against Drake's line-up. The Land Shark Pokemon. was too much for him. Xand's Garchomp was much more than enough for Drake to handle. The old veteran was just calm. He had no qualms as to what had happened in the battlefield. He accepted it heartily.
"That was a good fight, you really lived up to my expectation. So…. Congratulations! The champion awaits!" Drake told Xand. "Thank you for your hard work." Xand courteously answered Drake.
Drake sat beside Glacia and watched the rookie waiting for his opponent. "This was a nice change of pace don't you think?" Drake asked the other three of his colleagues. "I agree." Was Sidney's answer. "Just WHAT did he go through to get to this point?" Phoebe questioned herself and the other three. "Now, now. I presume it is most likely to be hardwork." Glacia answered her. "Well, let's not worry about it for now. The strongest trainer of The Hoenn region is about to appear."
"The moment we've been waiting for has finally arrived! The heir to the prestigious Devon Corps., the 'Rock Maniac' and the Steel type Master! Please welcome, our very own champion, Mr. Steven Stone!" The announcer shouted as if it was the end of the world.
The cheering became more deafening as to see Steven walking down his pathway. Steven waved to the fans and smiled to them back and forth. Steven finally placed down both his legs in his area of the battlefield. And he gave a gaze to Xand.
"So how was the world tour Xand?" Steven asked Xand immediately. "It was fun, thanks. Though, I think I've gotta do it one more time again." Nero answered. "I see. Still I always knew you were going to get here and it seems like it's time." Steven told Xand. "Well thanks for believing in me." Xand replied. "So, are you ready? Time is gold right?" Steven asked Xand sarcastically. "Don't worry, I'm a little excited myself." Xand answered back. The two trainers got to their stances and began picking their first Pokemon. The referee signaled the two to get ready. It was happening. The battle everyone has been wanting to see. A showdown between to powerful trainers in their own greatness. Who will win? Is it the reigning champ, or the untold prodigy? "I've been waiting for this." Steven said to Xand as he pressed his pokeball to enlarge it.
Haha, Xand's pretty strong right. Wait, he's more than strong. But please don't get bored by this, there will be something that's going to happen. So Stick with me guys and thanks for reading this.