Disclamir: I do not own poke'mon or any of it's characters. I do not own UOPM it is just a RPing club. I do not own: Lance, Final, Blue, Angel and/or Crystal. they are all my friends in this fiction. No portion of this can be used or copied with my written order. Thank you.
A/N: We are a group called UOPM and we role play Poke'mon in Battles, SL's and in other things. this is a fiction about us on our journey.
Dedicated to:
Blue, Final, Lance, Crystal, Angel and everyone at UOPM.
UoPM: An Unforgettable Tale
Early morning on the day of May 25th, 2001. The sun shone brightly as a boy looked over the horizon at the willowing trees that swayed with the churning wind and pitch hit sun in the background adding a subtle mood to the atmosphere. It was he who had won the last tourney, and he hope that he would not meet another person that could beat him this time. At his side stood his trusty Kingdra, the one that defeated the opponent. But each year it gets harder. But each year they get better. He sighed deeply, I am Lance, and I will never lose my title.
Or so he thought, there on the other end of the sun stood another boy, this one instead of a Kingdra, stood an Alakazam. They too had trained hard for what would come. Along with every person who wanted to take a chance for the title, take a chance to be number one, take a chance. One chance, win or lose. But some how this tourney would change lives forever, and evermore. Side by side trainers from the eye-can-see stood beside their trusted ones, hoping that their chance of stardom would come soon, their shot of being the champion would soon float by. For now they waited.
Chapter One: Who can you trust?
Through their travels Lance had met some new friends, all-great and trustworthy. Standing by his side, proud to be his friend. New friends and old friends stood tall and honorable with the wind and sun always on their sides. They all knew the tourney was coming up, and they all knew that with this tourney, problems could evolve for the group.
"Well Lance should we battle once more or call it a night?" Final, the wise boy asked his opponent with glistening sweat drizzling off the brow of his eye.
"Call it a night. Tomorrow we will battle again." Lance replied with a smile across his face, thus he recalled his Kingdra that had won all the battles that night, "Maybe tomorrow you will beat me."
"Tomorrow." Final echoed as he soon realized that in one week the tourney would be held. All their hard work put forth would be shining as a star on the arena of the stadium waiting to show what they worked for.
"Let's get back to camp. I'm sure Angel has finished dinner." Lance smiled as he walked through the limb trees that continued on into the vast forest.
"Yeah." Final yawned, "It's been quite a night."
The two friends walked side by side back to camp, not reaching back till about eleven pm, seeing that their campers were worried about where they had been.
"Where have you guys been?!" Sabrina shouted in an outrage, "We were worried about you guys to death."
"Sorry we just did a lot of training." Lance admitted, "you guys need to train too."
"Well you need to eat!" Angel yelled as she forced a plate at both of the trainers, "Eat!"
Final looked down at the food that seemed a bit cold, "It looks cold."
"It is!" Angel screeched, "you guys have been wandering off and your food gets cold!"
"Calm down. Don't worry, everything will be alright." Blue tried to interrupt the argument to calm the feuding kids.
"Blue's right, calm down guys. I think lance and Final should eat and clean up. Since we already ate, we should hit the sack." Sabrina explained.
"I don't want to clean up!" Final whined.
"Babe, calm down. Go eat and clean up." Crystal ordered as she gave him a fork and spoon.
"Alright." Final gave in as hit set aside the flame lit fire. Crouching slowly to add another bark of wood that gulfed in the fire adding more heat, "go onto bed guys."
Doing so, all the trainers, exclude Lance and Final all settled in their sleeping bags and quietly drifted off into their dream worlds.
Talking quietly amongst their selves, lance and Final, chitted and chatted about the upcoming tourney.
"You are the champion, everybody expects you to win." Final explained, "That's a lot of pressure."
"Yeah I know. But there's a lot of good trainers out there. Including you, Sabrina, Angel, Blue and all you guys." Lance replied.
"What if you don't win?" Final asked with a look of curiosity in his eyes.
"I'll try again next year, just train harder." Lance replied, "I don't expect to win. I'd like to but I'm not expecting myself to win, I'll try though."
Final had nothing more to say, taking his last bit of food and gulping it down. he stood up with a yawn and walked the plate to the pot, left to the fire.
"I'm out for tonight Lance. Goodnight." Final yawned.
"I'll be in bed soon. Night." Lance replied.
Final walked off to the tent to the left, which belonged to Crystal and his self.
On the other hand lance still sat thinking wisely about the upcoming matches. They expect you to win. Those words echoed in his mind and what would happen if he didn't. what if he didn't give what the people wanted? What would then become of him? Would he lose all his friends? That's a lot of pressure. Too much pressure.
Lance finally decided to call it a night. Taking the plate to the pot ignoring the fact that Angel wanted them to clean the dishes he walked over to his own tent.
Quite strange for a champ to be living in a tent and traveling on a journey with less popular people, but it's better than sitting in royalty.
As the sun dawned to a new day, Blue and Sabrina were the first ones up, as usual. Blue started breakfast as schedule while Sabrina attended to the dirty dishes left by Final and Lance. Sighing deeply she walked over to their tents, first Lance then Final, throwing the pot of dirty water at them.
"What?!" Lance shrieked.
"This is what!" Sabrina replied, "Angel told you to wash! Now wash!"
Doing so, Lance stood up crawling out of the tent and looking at Sabrina waking up Final. Once he woke up, Lance walked over to the pot that was once filled with water, now only containing plates. He thus grabbed the other bucket used to put out the fire, walking through the forest to get some water from the lake that was there last night.
"They never do their chores do they?" Sabrina sighed with a smile on her face.
"One day they'll learn." Blue replied as he passed her a few plates and silverware.
"Thanks." Sabrina replied as she walked over to the fold up table and assigned them in order of where they normally sat.
"When are you going to wake up the others?" Blue asked.
"When breakfast is done, we didn't get to bed till late so I'll let them oversleep." Sabrina replied.
"Wise idea." Blue shrugged, "Their in bad moods when they don't get enough sleep."
With a smile Sabrina walked over to Blue and helped him cook up the eggs and bacon on the fire while he worked on the pancakes.
Once Lance had returned with Final waiting to the side wondering where his so-called helper had gone.
"Where'd you go?" Final asked as he looked at the plates left to the side.
"Water." Lance replied, "Get some water that Sabrina threw at us."
"Everyone up?" Lance asked as he began to scrub the plates and silverware that had been left set for the night's being.
"Not yet." Final replied as he did his share of drying the dishes that were scrubbed.
"You up for a battle today?" Lance asked, "Or do I need ask Blue or someone?"
"Well we need to head to Atlantis City today. the tourney is in six days, and it'll take three days to get there. Plus the time to sleep and stop for food and stuff." Final replied.
"Yeah. I really don't feel like walking but I guess I have to." Lance sighed as he scrubbed the last plate.
"Just in ti--"Final began but Angel walked upon the scene with a stern look across her face that implied, 'You guys are in deep shit.'
"Good.... Morning Angel." Lance stuttered.
"I see you guys didn't do your job last night." she smiled, "Well tonight I better see the plates washed and done before morning."
After saying she quickly turned around to walk over to Sabrina and Crystal who were chatting away about who knows what. With a quick sigh Lance walked over to the girls and set down by the barley flaming fire with the news that they would have to walk, again.
"Hey I just wanted to ell you guys that we'd be leaving today again for Atlantis City." Lance explained. A stunned look appeared across their faces as he said those words, all in all meaning: walk.
"Again?" Crystal asked.
"Sorry. We just need to get there and sign up." Lance explained with a frown of sadness that he hoped would hopefully change the girl's minds.
'Let's give them the puppy dog look.'
Lance thought as his eyes slowly became teary."Alright Lance don't go crying on us." Sabrina gave in. She usually gave in more often because she would fit her lifestyle and ways to bond with the others.
"It isn't going to be that bad Sab, Angel, Crystal." Blue explained, "The sooner we get there the sooner we get hotels."
"He does have a point." Crystal brightened up, "I do want a bed."
Blue always had a way of making things work out, somehow he had that touch or feeling that can help everyone get to one place or do one thing whether it be a goal to be reached or a reward to be given. That made him more civilized than Lance and Final both.
"Hmmm. Breakfast smells good, when will it be ready Blue?" Sabrina asked.
"Yeah I'm a little hungry." Crystal added.
"Any moment it should be done Sab." Blue replied as he finished adding the finishing touches to the pancakes, "Voila! Here we are."
Blue thus showed off his decor of food and samplings that he was known for. He set out the food amongst the table and laid out the food for their Poke'mon to eat on.
They all sat down and enjoyed one of many joyous meals that the group ate on their journeys through the Star League. The league that was well known for it's rare and valuable Poke'mon that were wanted. For training and breeding. Poke'mon like Mewtwo and Mew could be found in this forest, or at least have been rumored to be along the paths, seen by only few and have been caught by only one.
TRC was his name and he loved valuable Poke'mon that had powerful attacks and hopefully would lead him to becoming the Poke'mon league champion for the 2001 year and hopefully for years to come. he trained along in the Star league. Once asked to travel with Lance and the group, he rejected explaining that if he traveled with friends he'd be sad if he had to battle one of them at the tourney, which was a good point.
What if Lance or one of the fellow friends were faced with another? Would they have the bravery and honor to step forth and battle? Would they be courageous enough? They all were great and you could even say some of the best, wise strategies and impressive Poke'mon proved that they were some of the best trainers the world have ever seen, and some of the world would ever see again.
Meanwhile after breakfast and packing their equipment and camping gear up they started their long journey to Atlantis City, home of the Star league Tourney each year. Home to the stadium that was built in honor of the first champion, Ash Ketchum. But worst of all, home to lance. That would be the most pressure, to win for his hometown. It was the hardest thing to battle for.
"Blue I'm so tired." Sabrina whined.
"Me too." Crystal added.
"Lance what do you say we take a break?" Blue asked, "they really looked tired."
"Well I guess." Lance shrugged.
"Goodie!" Angel smiled as she feel to the ground laying out upon her backpack, "Wake me up in ten."
"Crystal you want some water?" Final asked his girlfriend.
"Thanks Final." Crystal replied as she took his water bottle and drank about half of it leaving Final stunned.
"You are quite thirsty." Final laughed.
"And..?" Crystal replied. Final stood their trying to think of a comeback given he was lame at replying with a taunt or a joke.
"Anyways what does the map say Lance?" Sabrina asked as she peeked over his shoulders to see what he was looking at.
"Hmmm... we need to travel 3 more miles northwest on route thirty-seven, then we'll call it a night. It shouldn't take more than three hours." Lance explained, "Then I want to battle."
"How long will we stay here for our break?" Blue asked.
"Let's say twenty more minutes?" Lance replied.
"Okay. Sab you want to battle?" Blue asked.
"Uh.. sure I guess I do need some practice." Sabrina replied.
All the trainers walked out into the vast open field to see both Blue and Sabrina facing each other with their Poke'balls ready for action.
"I choose you Staryu!" Sabrina yelled as she threw the poke'ball up in the air as a white blob appeared forming into her favorite Poke'mon Staryu.
"Go Weezing! I choose you!" Blue yelled as the ball was flung into the air with a cry a blob of purple turned into a ball floated in the air.
"Begin!" Lance called out as he sat up watching the battle.
"Staryu use your Psychic!" Sabrina yelled.
"That isn't going to cut it! Mental Block Weezing!"
Both Poke'mon were given their orders. Staryu began to create a magenta colored orb of psychic powers that formed from the gem of it's stone that penetrated into a stream of Psychic power which flew towards the opponent. But Weezing was working on it's defense by emitting brain waves in the air and vibing them into a power to help it fight the opponent. Even though Weezing worked on it's defense, Staryu took the advantage and hit it hard thus making Weezing stagger through the air and sweat from it's forehead.
"Staryu use your Bubble!" Sabrina yelled.
"Weezing counter attack with thunderbolt!" Blue replied.
Staryu began to build up bubbles from the legs of it's body that turned blue and pink which flowed around the field. But Weezing was starting to spark up a thunderbolt from the 'X' on it's face and strike it at the bubbles which countered and struck the Staryu at heart. Both Poke'mon were very weak from such great attacks.
"Weezing use your Zap cannon to finish it off!" Blue yelled from the sidelines.
"Staryu counter with your rollout!" Sabrina yelled to her Poke'mon.
"Whose your bet on?" Angel whispered to Crystal.
"I don't know their about even , whoever hits first will be the winner." Crystal replied.
Both Poke'mon were ready to finish the other off. Staryu began to create a ball of itself built with rock and clay thus rolling to the ground in circles. But Weezing began to create a yellow orb of electric power that sizzled with unbelievable forces from the within, forcing the ball to grow it shot it off at the ball of rock. In which case struck it with a tingling feeling that didn't hurt Staryu one bit. But on the other hand Staryu was gliding on the ground making Weezing run for it's life thus running it over and finishing the match.
"Weezing is unable to battle. The match goes to Staryu and Sabrina." Lance reported.
"Return Staryu, good job." Sabrina replied.
"Good job Weezing. return." Blue recalled his Poke'mon, "Your getting better Sab."
"You too. Good match." Sabrina panted.
"You too." Blue smiled.
"Good job guys." Lance said.
"Thanks." Blue replied.
"Thank you." Sabrina added.
"Well I think we should start off again." Lance explained. Thus making Sabrina fall to the ground with a stricken look upon her face, "Now...?"
"C'mon Sab." Blue said as he pulled her up.
"Come on Sabrina." Crystal added, "Just three more miles."
"Three..." Sabrina sighed, "Let's go."
"Alright grab all your stuff." Final explained, "Lance got the map?"
"Uh-huh." Lance nodded as he began to walk up the trail to the upcoming hills and plains.
Most of the time when they traveled they'd stay silent and just either listen to their cd players or think to their selves. Ever so often they'd talk amongst their selves about upcoming battles or in most cases, 'Are we there yet?'.
Six travelers, Lance, Final, Angel, Sabrina, Blue and Crystal. All traveling together in one pack, working everyday for the rewards of tomorrow. Destined to become number one.
Maybe not today,
Maybe not tomorrow,
I'll make my way to the top,
A never ending climb,
But I'll never stop.
Doesn't matter what turn we take,
Which sign we trust,
No matter what way we go,
What road we take,
I'll always know,
All in all we'll come through,
Doesn't matter what we say or do,
We'll find the way to reach our heart,
Doesn't matter if the road shells apart,
Working our way to the top of the hill,
A never ending climb going on still,
Working our way to the right side of the rock,
No stopping no matter the time on the clock,
Maybe not today,
Maybe not tomorrow,
I'll make my way to the top,
A never ending climb,
But I'll never stop.
All in all we'll come through,
Standing there will be me and you,
Through all the snow and rain,
We'll be there ready to battle and train,
Through all the sun and sleet,
There's nothing we can' defeat.
Maybe not today,
Maybe not tomorrow,
I'll make my way to the top,
A never ending climb,
But I'll never stop.
As the day turned to night and the heavenly clouds were engulfed with the bright mysterious stars of the night. The trainers and their Poke'mon stopped and set up camp for the evening to be. Preparing dinner and starting a fire, the group worked together to make their journey much better.
Lance and Final would gather wood and bark for the fire to be lit. While Crystal and Angel pitched the tent. Sabrina and Blue cooked up the dinner for the night.
All was right for the trainers. After dinner the group would usually battle and train for a while before resting for the next days coming. Sometimes they'd look at the stars and wish away for their dreams to come. How they got here was different from each other. Each told different tales of their lives and how their past was.
Crystal started back in Celadon city with her Persian that she raised since she was five. It was her fathers but when he died when she was only seven, it was left in the will that the cat would go to her. Leaving when she was ten she met up with Angel in Viridian City.
Angel's story was a little different. Dropped off to live with her aunt she wanted to train so much but her aunt believed it was better to go to a boarding school. She went for a year or two before sneaking away to train Poke'mon by herself before meeting Crystal.
As the two traveled together, about 2 weeks later they met Final.
He who had became a trainer 2 years back, never winning the title but still training hard. He feel hopelessly in love with Crystal, who could never leave him and asked him to travel with them. Along their way they met Sabrina who had a quite good past compared to Crystal and Angel.
She was born under the father and mother of Evan and Stacey who were quite wealthy and allowed her to journey with her Staryu at the age of ten and didn't met Crystal, Angel and Final till she was twelve. As they traveled for 3 months they met up with Blue who wanted nothing more to be part of their group, not to be alone anymore. In any case they allowed him to come along on their traveling. Along the way Sabrina somehow feel in love with the boy. Whether it was for the way he helped her through all her times or how he always stood by her side. Never telling him, she truly loved him. After traveling and competing in one tourney, they met the champion lance. Who was excited to met them and really wanted to travel with them instead of staying at home and training.That's how the group met and became one. Forming one bond they worked together forevermore to journey to their ultimate goal, the championship.
"Good morning Crystal." Final said as he reached up and brushed her hair softly.
"Morning Final." Crystal replied as she leaned up and kissed his lips softly but full of raging passion.
"Baby.. I love you." Final whispered in her ear as he leaned over and held her head in his arms.
"Love you too." Crystal smiled.
End of Chapter One.
Please Read and review. Chapter Due out First thing in the Morning. This story is dedicated to:
Blue, Final, Lance, Crystal, and Angel.
~*Sabrina*~