Chapter 1: A New Competition! Satoshi and Serena Dream Team!
Satoshi and company are making a quick stop in a Pokemon Center to take a little rest before he can challenge the next gym and get his seventh badge. As for Serena, she is practicing her performance for the next Pokemon Showcase and get her second Princess Key.
"Finish!" Serena said after ending her essay with Tairenar and Yamcham.
"That's was great Serena! Pika!" Satoshi and Pikachu said.
"You have improved since last time!" Citron said.
"So lovely! Dedenne!" Eureka and Dedenne said.
"Thank you all! Taire! Yam Yam!" Serena and their Pokemon said. "Let's take a little break". She said.
Inside the Pokemon Center, everyone's Pokemon was enjoying their food. Harimaron ate more of the account like always. The trainers also finished their meals.
"Whoo! That hit the stuff! Pikachu, are you ready for a training session? Pika Pika!" Satoshi and Pikachu said.
"Shouldn't you wait a little? You're all probably too stuff". Citron said.
"A Pokemon Trainer isn't a Pokemon Trainer with an empty stomach, and that part of the list is now scratched. Let's go everyone!" Satoshi said to his Pokemon; they cried in an affirmative tone.
"That's so common in Satoshi after all". Serena said smiling.
"That's right". Eureka said.
Just went Satoshi was about to get outside, he noticed a poster right in the exit door.
"Eh? What's this?" Satoshi said.
Everyone was now looking the poster.
"Great Tag Battle Tournament?" Citron said.
"Tag Battle?" Eureka and Serena said.
"It seems a competition were teams of two trainers pair up to take on other participants in order to test their bonds between both trainers and Pokemon".
"A tournament eh? That sounds cool! I'm definitely in!" Satoshi said.
"But Satoshi, who's going to be your partner?" Serena asked.
"It says here people can form a team with the person they want if he/she is willing to". Citron said.
"Satoshi! Pick One-chan as your teammate!" Eureka said.
"That's right! What do you say Citron?" Satoshi asked.
"That really sounds like fun! Alright, I'm in too!" Citron said.
"Great!" Satoshi said.
"It's taking place tomorrow at the city's Pokemon Stadium, and inscription will be held tomorrow morning". Serena read and said.
"Then, let's practice already!" Satoshi said.
Outside of the Pokemon Center in the battlefield:
"Satoshi, what do you say if we form teams and make our Pokemon battle?" Citron asked.
"That's a good idea, that way we can try different combinations". Satoshi said.
"Good. Pikachu and Horubi can form a team". Citron said.
"Pika Pika!" Pikachu said.
"And I was thinking of pairing up Harimaron and Gekogashira". Satoshi said.
"Sounds good". Citron said.
"They're really into this" Serena said.
"Yeah! Satoshi, One-chan, do your best!" Eureka said.
"Gekogashira, I choose you!" Satoshi said as he released his Pokemon.
"Horubi, Harimaron, come out!" Citron said as he too released his Pokemon.
The teams were now in position:
"Gekogashira, Water Pulse!" Satoshi ordered.
"Harimaron, Pin Missile!" Citron ordered.
Both Pokemon launched their attacks.
"Pikachu, Electro Ball!" Satoshi ordered.
"Horubi, Mud Shot!" Citron ordered.
All the attacks clashed, causing a small explosion and forming a smokescreen.
"Horubi, Dig!" Using the camouflage Horubi dug underground and the smoke dissipated.
"Pikachu, Iron Tail!" Satoshi ordered as Pikachu approached their foes.
"Harimaron, Vine Whip!" Citron ordered, and Horubi popped out hitting Harimaron.
"Gekogashira, Aerial Ace!" Pikachu and Gekogashira attacks clashed.
Suddenly, a strange object appeared out of nowhere and trapped Pikachu and Gekogashira inside a net, and pulled them towards the sky.
"What?!" Everyone shouted.
"You guys are…!" Satoshi said, pointing to a Nyarth balloon.
Rocket Gang Introduction
"Rocket Gang!" Satoshi said.
"Not you guys again!" Serena said.
"Give Pikachu and Gekogashira back!" Satoshi exclaimed.
"We'll be taking Pikachu and the blue frog with us!" Musashi said.
"They'll be a great addition for the Rocket Gang forces!" Kojiro said.
"Saka-sama will sure give us a promotion when we present him these two!" Nyarth said.
"Sonansu!" Sonansu said.
"Harimaron, Pin Missile!" Harimaron shot severals attacks at the net.
"Maika, Psybeam!" Kojiro ordered and Maika intercepted the attack.
"Horubi, Mud Shot!" Citron ordered.
"Pumpujin! Dark Pulse!" Again the attacks were intercepted.
"Darn it…" Citron and Satoshi said.
"Citron, do it again!" Serena said.
"Why?" Citron asked.
"Just do it!" Serena said.
"Ok, I get it. Pin Missile and Mud Shot once more!" Citron ordered.
"Psybeam! Dark Pulse!" The Rocket Gang said.
"Tairerar, Flamethrower!" Serena released her Pokemon as Citron Pokemon attacks were intercepted once more. Tairenar burned the net freeing Pikachu and Gekogashira.
"Eh?!" The Rocket Gang said.
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Pikachu launched a Thunderbolt right onto the Rocket Gang, but…
"S-Sonansu…!" Musashi said.
Sonansu reflected that attack right back at Pikachu.
"Dodge it Pikachu!" Pikachu avoided the attack, but hit Horubi and Harimaron instead.
"Horubi! Harimaron!" Citron said.
"Oh no!" The rest said.
"Now, let's get them!" Nyarth said.
"We won't let you! Tairenar, Fire Blast!" Serena ordered, causing Tairenar to damage both Maika and Pampujin badly, knocking them back to the Rocket Gang. With Sonansu unable to stand up, Satoshi saw an opening.
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Gekogashira, Water Pulse!" Satoshi ordered.
"Tairenar, Flamethrower!" Serena ordered.
The attacks hit the Rocket Gang causing them to explode and being sent flying.
"This feels bad!" The Gang said.
"Horubi! Harimaron! Hang in there!" The two Pokemon were badly damaged due to Sonansu counter moves.
"Let's take them inside!" Satoshi said.
Inside the Pokemon Center
"How are they Nurse Joy?" Citron asked.
"They took a lot of physical damage, but they will be alright". Nurse Joy said.
Everyone was relived now.
"Still, I recommend no battles for them in at least 24 hours so they can fully recover from all that damage". Nurse Joy said.
"24 hours?!" Citron said.
"But tomorrow is the Tag Battle!" Eureka said.
"How unfortunate…" Serena said.
"Satoshi… I know you were looking forward for this… I could join in with just Retora, but… I don't want to leave them alone. I'm sorry…" Citron said looking so down.
"Don't worry Citron. The health of your Pokemon comes first before anything else". Satoshi said.
"Satoshi…" Citron said.
"Hey! I know I know!" Eureka said.
"Eh?" Everyone said.
"Satoshi, participate with Serena!" Eureka said.
"E-EH?!" Serena said surprised.
"That's right! Serena could be Satoshi's pair in the tag battle!" Citron said.
"B-But… I'm not sure…" She said.
"Why not, Serena? You were amazing back there against Rocket Gang!" Satoshi said.
"Y-You think so?" Serena asked blushing.
"Of course! We were able to save Pikachu and Gekogashira because we acted like a real team". Satoshi said.
"Come on Serena! Say yes! Say yes!" Eureka said.
"Well…" Serena still had some doubts. She wasn't sure if she would be a good partner for Satoshi, she thought that it will be her fault if they lose.
Suddenly, Satoshi placed his left arm on Serena's right shoulder, making her to look back at Satoshi.
"If you don't feel like it I won't force you". Satoshi said smiling at her.
"Satoshi…" Serena said. "I… I'll do it!" She said with a determined face.
"That's great Serena! Pika Pika!" Satoshi and Pikachu said.
"Eureka is so happy! Dedenne!" They said.
"You two will be fine tomorrow". Citron said.
"Good! Serena, do you mind if we practice a little?" Satoshi said.
"Not at all; we need to be ready for tomorrow after all". Serena said.
"If it's ok, I could lend you Rentora for your training session". Citron said.
"Thank you Citron". Satoshi said.
"Eureka will be rooting for you!" She said.
"I'm afraid you'll have to stay here tomorrow with me Eureka". Citron said.
"EH?! Why?! Eureka wants to root for Satoshi and Serena!" Eureka said.
"You can't be alone in the terraces without supervision". Citron said.
"I can take care of myself! And I have Dedenne with me! Dedenne!" Eureka and Dedenne said.
"He's right Eureka". Serena said.
"Eureka is not amused!" She said in a mad tone.
Everyone just laugh.
With a turn of events, Satoshi's end up being paired up with Serena to take part on the Tag Battle Competition! Will their team spirit be enough to win? Find out next chapter!
-To be continued-
