Japanese Title: Round Three Begin! A Day Of Total Mix-Up!
Translation: Ichiban Mi Hajimaru! Ato Dei no Ruikei Mikkusu-Appu!
By: Pro_V
"Stupid Elite," the shadow mumbled to himself, "Thinking they can banish me without a fight. Kick me out of my rightfully earned spot and get off scot-free? I think not!" he slammed the bottle of beer he had been drinking down on the table, "Moronic Lance. Imbecilic Jason. Stuck-up William," he paused and again started drinking, "Beautiful Lurianna. And now there're two more beauties heading for the gate. They're easy enough to care for. Just one clean Flamethrower can take them both out. Maybe a little fun before hand though," he stopped and sat back in his chair, "Never thought I'd have the guts to come back? Oh please, William! Get a life! Never underestimate a Rubeus. Especially not me."
He looked out the window and scowled at the sight of the Rainbow Mansion of Rainbow Bluff. He then turned his attention to his drink again. He reached to his belt.
"I choose you. Magmar."
The huge Fire- type broke from the Poke'Ball with a roar. The shadow took his bottle and threw it across the room, smashing it against the wall above the trashcan to send down a shower of glass. His Magmar was unfazed, as when a Pokemon is trained by an 'evil' master, the Pokemon itself becomes 'evil'.
"Magmar, Psychic attack. Show me the two we saw earlier," he paused as his Magmar opened a view of the surrounding area and centered in on two silhouettes, "Ah, there they are. Good job, Magmar. Evangelina Hikoboshi of the Town of Rose in Nanka. Twenty-two years old with the five Eevee evolutions and an Eevee rescued from Daemeon Luminati. Using Special Poke'Balls made by Kurt of Azalea Town in Johto. A twenty-five year old Gym Leader brother. Mortimer Hikoboshi of Ecruteak City Ghost Pokemon Gym. And there, Medira Kurayami of Dogwood City in Nanka. Twenty-three with a Pidgeot, Umbreon, Blastoise, Rapidash, Sneasel and Houndoom. Uses mostly Ultra Balls from the higher ranked Poke'Marts. Dreams of being a Gym Leader. And me, Peter Rubeus of Shrapnel City, Hokubu. Twenty-five year old former Rainbow League Champion specializing in Fire- type Pokemon. Using Burnt and Pyro Balls of my own craft. Beware my lovely little fire targets, I'm watching."
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"Hey guys," Eevy trotted down the hall of the hotel, "I got a letter."
"From Dragon?" Medira asked hopefully.
"No," she shook her head, "I'm not sure who from," she walked into her room and sat down on her bed with the entire group piling around her, "What is this? Open house?"
"Just wondering," Morty shrugged, "Come on and see what it is."
"Woah!" Eevy choked, "It's from Kratos!"
"THE Kratos?! As in the Rainbow League's Boss?!" Skiff leaned over her shoulder, "Wow!"
"What's it say?! What's it say?!" the whole group leaned over her shoulders and down to the letter.
"Stop it!" Eevy pushed them away, "Give me air! Listen…
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Dear Competitor,
You have been chosen to be one of twenty League Participants now permitted to chose one (1) Arena-Side Coach. He or she will be permitted to enter the great Spectral Stadium's battle arenas with you for rounds three (3) through eleven (11). Please be aware that once you've chosen and he or she has entered your third round match you will not be permitted to change Coaches. Choose wisely and have him or her accompany you to your third round match.
Signed With Much Respect,
Bazan Kratos
Bazan Kratos
Gertan Rin Rainbow League President
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"Whoa," Eusine blinked a few times, "Only twenty."
"That's really cool," Yuu-Yuu commented.
"And just think," Morty paused and smirked evilly to Eusine who nodded with a similar sneer, "our little Eevy," they each grabbed one of her arms, "is moving on up!"
"Don't you dare!" Eevy shrieked, "You leave me alone!"
"Get her!" Eevy took off out the door with Morty and Eusine right behind her, "Get back here! All we want to do is congratulate you!"
"Thanks! I've gotten enough already!" she turned the corner and stopped to listen for footsteps, "Nothing," she sighed, "They're gone."
"That's what you think!" Eusine snatched her wrist, "Ha! I've got her! I caught her!"
"Our little baby Eevy still runs from her big brother and older cousin," Morty said in a babying tone, "Let's show her how much we care."
"No!" Eevy pulled, "Don't you even think such evils!"
Eevy's high-pitched scream echoed down the hall and to Medira's ear, "What are they doing to her?" she jumped up and ran out the door, "Oh."
"Get off me!" Eevy spit with a choking laugh, "Stop it! Stop it! Stop!"
Morty and Eusine were each kissing a cheek with Eevy pulling away, "Congrats, little sister!" Morty laughed at her.
"Good job, baby cousin!" Eusine let her go.
"OH!" Eevy flailed and scratched furiously at her face, "Gross-gross, gross-gross, gross! I though you two outgrew that stupid tradition!"
"We did, but you haven't. Not yet," Morty coaxed, "Little babies always get their kisses."
"I'm no baby, you sick thing!" Eevy snapped, then pausing and looking thoughtful, "Wait. Didn't you win that battle with Taylor a while back? And Eusine beat Team Rocket…"
"No!" Eusine and Morty flailed, "No, no, no!"
"Run away!" Eevy ran after them as they ran for the stairs, "I'll get you two yet!" she spiraled down the stairs behind them.
"They have a weird family," Mizu nodded, "I'm not sure I want to marry into it anymore."
"Yeah, I know the feeling," Lisle whimpered, "It's starting to scare me."
"You haven't seen a birthday party, have you?" Skiff snickered, "Don't even go there."
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"Quick! Run!" Morty pushed on Eusine, "Through the door!" he shoved him through, "Stay quiet."
"Maybe if we're quiet she won't see us," Eusine whimpered, "Please let her pass, even if we do have it coming."
"I'll get those two yet," Eevy panted past the door and kept going, "Where'd they go?"
Morty and Eusine sighed in relief, "Oy vey, she's fast," they moaned together.
"Want to go back upstairs and bug the girls?" Eusine groaned.
"Sure," Morty stood up, "Wait. Let's take the elevator."
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"Where'd they go?" Eevy grunted, "Where in the world did they go?" she kept running and hit someone head on, "Geez! I'm so sorry!"
"We've got to stop meeting like this," Lance groaned, "Even if it does get us both to stop."
"What are you doing here?" she asked flatly, then catching herself, "I mean! What can I help you with?"
"I came to see you, of course," he smirked, "What are you doing running down the stairs like that?"
"Just looking for my brother and cousin is all," she shrugged, "They must have stopped on one of the other floors. I'm sorry for running into you. I'd better go find them. See you around!" she turned and started going back up.
"Hold on there!" he snatched her wrist and snapped her back towards him, "What's the rush?"
"Who knows what kind of trouble those two are causing," she pulled back, "Could you please let me go?"
"Again, what's your rush?"
She narrowed one eye, "What are you pulling here? Let go."
"I don't want to," he pulled tighter, "I want you to tell me something."
"If I do will you leave me on my way?"
He looked to be in deep thought for a moment, "Yeah. Now, what's so special about Dragon?"
She started pulling again, "He's sweet, caring, different that's for sure, strong, funny, compassionate, I'm guessing handsome, halfway honest, lovable and kissable."
"Ah," he nodded once, "So he's just like me."
"No," she pulled harder, "He's nothing like you."
"One more quick question."
"You said-"
"I know, but this remotely pertains to that question," he pulled her right up to his face, "Why did you kiss me last night?"
"Uh um uh," she swallowed, "I just-I um-I uh-It was-I wanted-No-Well-uh-You see…"
"No, I don't see," he pulled her even closer, "Answer my question."
"Because…because…" she muttered at the confused and questioning look on his face, "I don't actually know."
"Can I help you find out?" he smiled wide and started to kiss her, stopping about an inch from her, "Or are you still with Dragon?"
"Master Lance," Raikou contacted him, "How's she doing?"
"She's doing better than I would have expected, but this weird loyalty test of yours is torture," he groaned back.
"You'll survive."
"Maybe," he looked back at her, "Well?"
"I-I-I have to go!" she ducked down and away, taking off up the stairs, "Keep going!" she told herself, "Don't stop!" she shook herself straight and paused, "I must say I'm flattered, but I cannot accept your affection. It's not right, at least…not yet," she continued up and slammed the door behind her.
"AH!" Lance scratched at the top of his head, "She was right here! An inch from everything I've ever wanted and she goes searching for that goofy cousin and idiot brother of hers! AH!"
"Calm down," Raikou reassured, "She passed the loyalty test, didn't she?"
"I suppose," he groaned and walked out the bottom door, "At least I know she still loves my alter ego."
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"Alter ego?" Peter questioned the air around him, "So, Lance has a crush on the angel girl. Isn't that cute? Hack heave gag! So when I kill her, I'll kill him in one way or another as well. Pretty. Now then, to get some sleep. That witch's third round is tomorrow morning and I want to be bright eyed and bushy tailed to watch it."
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"The first set of round three battles is about to begin in Spectral Stadium! Would all certified trainers please bring your Arena-Side Coaches and enter the arena now!" the loudspeaker announced the oncoming string of battles.
"Who are you going to take with you, Eevy?" Lisle questioned, "Who's going to be your coach?"
"I've put a lot of thought into it," Eevy muttered as she tried to figure out how to say this, "I decided on someone strong," Morty straightened, "fast," he shot up straight, "cunning," even more, "and who's always been there for me," he was straight up and adjusting his shirt to try and look important now, "So I chose," he started to stand, "Medira."
Morty facefaulted immediately, "Medira?!" he bugged, "What about me?! I'm strong! I must be; I'm a Gym Leader! I'm fast! I've caught you on a number of occasions! And I've always been around for you! I'm your big brother and I stick up for you!"
"That's precisely why you're not coming with me," Eevy shrugged, "I need to learn to deal with life without you, but Medira and I have already agreed we're sticking together until this whole Dragon and JP thing blows over. Right?" she turned to Medira as she stood up.
"Yeah," Medira smirked and stood up beside her, "We're together forever, right?"
"Right, yeah!" Eevy smiled wide at Morty, "You understand, right? You know what I really mean."
"Sure," he said a bit sadly, "Yeah, hey I understand," he fake smiled and turned around, "You know, I gotta go. I've got some stuff I gotta get done. You know how it is, being a Gym Leader and all. Hey I'll, uh, see ya' around, OK sis? See ya'!" he started running, triggering that switch in Eevy's brain to trigger itself.
"Wait! Morty! Wait!" Eevy ran off after him.
"Hey!" Medira jumped, "Don't be late for your match!"
"Don't worry! I won't be!"
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"Morty! Hey, Morty! Where are you?" Eevy called as she walked along the path towards Harmony Hill, "Morty!"
"What's up?" he asked in a cry-ish tone from above and behind her.
"Woah!" she jumped around, "Man. How'd you get up there?"
"I climbed. It's not that tough. What's up, sis?"
"I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings, but I need to learn to get along without my big bro hanging over my shoulder. You're not that much older than me anymore and you never really were."
"Yeah, well," he turned slightly nasty and jumped from the tree branch, "You don't know how much it hurt to hear you say 'Not Morty; not my big brother. No, I want Medira; the one I've only known for a month'."
"I'm so sorry, Morty. I didn't think it meant that much to you."
"Well, start thinking more!" he growled, "You can't imagine how painful it was to hear my little sister tell me I wasn't good enough to join her on the Field of Spectral Stadium. You have no idea what it did to me to hear my baby sister tell me I wasn't strong enough or fast enough to help her. You don't get what it felt like to listen to my kid sister tell me I wasn't there for her for the twenty-two years I've known her. You don't understand, Eevy."
"I am so very sorry, Morty. You are more important to me than most people, but I still need to learn how to handle life alone. My big brother isn't always going to be around to help me with everything. Let me get out on my own! Let me start my own life! Let me get what I want and do what I want without you or mom or dad leaning over my shoulder! Give me my own life, Morty."
"That's my point. You're growing up. You're living your life and pushing me away. You're letting yourself get older and today was just a reassurance that my thoughts were true. Pretty soon you're just going to forget your big brother."
"Don't be a dope," Eevy snapped, "I would never forget you. You're my big brother and I think I speak for both of us when I say you're the best friend I've had. You kept Taylor away from me and helped me win a lot of matches. Sure, you have some really annoying traditions and really weird views of the world, but I still love ya'!"
"It's just that mom and dad made me promise to keep an eye on my baby sister."
"Yeah, and they told Eusine to watch out for you."
"They did?" he narrowed one eye.
"Yep. He is two years older than you, ya' know. I've got to get to my match on the Water Field," she started to walk away and paused, looking over her shoulder, "Are you going to come?"
"I guess. Even if I won't be on the Field."
"So you understand, right?"
"Yeah. You're right. I've got to lay off."
"Hey. That reminds me," she kissed his cheek, "Congrats on beating Taylor."
"You little rat!" he shouted as she ran ahead, "Get back here!"
"Hold up," Eevy skidded to a stop, "It's still another forty-five minutes till my match. You don't have to come yet."
"Alright," he shrugged, "I'll go gather the troops. The loudspeaker did say they wanted the competitors and coaches on the field, so we'll see you there."
"OK. Oh, and Morty. I love you, bro."
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"You're sure it's OK I'm your coach?" Medira asked for the twelfth time, "He's not upset?"
"He'll get over it," Eevy shrugged as they walked down the walk to Spectral Stadium, "He's just afraid his baby sister's going to push him out of her life."
"Aww, poor little boy," she teased, "You're sure?"
"YES!"
"Alright, alright."
"Heading to Spectral Stadium for round three?" Peter watched them closely, "I wonder if I should dispose of them now and get it over with…Nah. Save them for later. I want some playtime before hand. Keep following them, Magmar. What?!"
"Hey, girls!" Lance pushed up between them, "Heading to the Stadium for round three?"
"Oh," Eevy blushed and turned away, "Yeah."
"What is he doing there?" Peter spat, "Why's he watching them?"
"So," Lance pulled Eevy closer, "You're going to win, right?"
"Yes," she pushed him away and leaned towards him, "Knock that off."
"You want to come up to my viewing box later and watch the rest of the matches?" he smirked toward Eevy.
"No, I do not," she shoved him back a few steps, "Come on, Medira. Let's go," she snatched her wrist and pulled her along at a quicker pace.
"Uh," Medira called as Eevy pulled her along, "It was nice seeing you again, Master Lance!"
"No?" Lance paused, placing his hands at his hips, tipping his eyebrow and his head, and narrowing his left eye, "No? Oh come on!" he ran up to them again, "I didn't mean it like that! I meant it like to chat about your strategies."
"Yeah," someone snickered from behind them, "Strategies at what is the question."
"What do you want?" Lance growled without turning around.
"Come to meet the pretty girls."
"Go away, Jason," Lance snorted, "I'm talking to them."
"You can talk with me around," Jason stopped next to Medira, "Well, hello."
"Ahehe," Medira whimpered, "Hello, Master Peruwa."
"Please, call me Jason," he took and kissed her hand, "What might your name be?"
"Med-Med-Medira," she stammered, "Medira Kurayami."
"Oh, great!" Peter growled, "Now there's two of those dopey doofusses there!"
The loudspeaker went off yet again, "Trainer Evangelina Hikoboshi to the Water Field now!"
"Come on, Medira! We've gotta go!" Eevy grabbed her and kept running, "Nice meeting you! See you later! Buh-bye!"
"Pla," Jason and Lance drooped together.
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"Trainer Evangelina Hikoboshi has finally arrived on the Water Field with her new Arena-Side Coach Medira Kurayami!" the speaker called.
Eevy ran to her podium and jumped up, letting it rise up, "I'm very sorry for being late. I had some trouble getting here!" she called to Jacob.
"It's alright! I understand! I was a bit late myself!" Jacob called back, "It's not always easy being on time for everything."
"Now, let's get on with this third round battle!" the announcer said enthusiastically, "This is a one on one no time limit battle between Rose Town's Evangelina Hikoboshi with her Arena-Side Coach Medira Kurayami and Cerulean City's Jacob Lakefield! We've already seen two tremendous battles between Ash Ketchum and Dora Blade and Gary Oak and Carmen Vernix. Let's see if this trainer can get up as good a battle as they did!"
"OK, Eevy," Medira nodded from her spot beside Eevy's podium, "You can do this! If you win this one you move up to the three on three matches on the Fire Field. Let's go!"
"I choose you, Golduck!" Jacob released his Poke'Ball, sending his Psyduck evolution onto the platform floating in the middle of the Water Field.
"I know just who to use," Eevy felt around the left of her belt and found the Poke'Ball she wanted, "I choose you, Sun Ball!"
"Hikoboshi has chosen an Espeon! Lakefield has chosen Golduck! Begin your third round battle now!" the referee called.
"Go, Golduck! Lead things off with a Scratch attack!"
"Alright, Sovo! Start this with a Tackle attack!"
Sovo took the Scratch right across the face, swinging back with an across the face tail smack. The two Pokemon continued swinging and swatting, hitting their marks each time. Golduck swung up from below, catching from Sovo's chest to his chin. Sovo let out a yelp and jumped back with four distinct scars.
"Oh no! Are you alright?" Eevy leaned over the bar, "Are you OK?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," Sovo crouched down, "Just stings a little."
"OK now, Golduck! Get it with Confusion!"
"Sovo, Confusion it back!"
Sovo's superior speed paid off and his attack connected first, sending Golduck back a step. Golduck tipped on the edge for a few seconds before regaining his balance and getting back at Sovo with punch in the chin, cocking his head into the air. Sovo flew backwards in midair, landing and skidding along the platform on his back. He fought to stand and hissed nastily.
"Golduck, Hydro Pump! Propel it into the water!"
"Sovo, Agility! Don't let him get you in that water!"
Sovo was too hurt to use Agility quick enough, letting the Hydro Pump push him right off and into the water, "Kiya!" he cried painfully, "It burns! It burns!"
"It's salt water!" Medira jumped up, "That stuff is salt water!"
"The salt's getting in his cuts and boiling away," Eevy groaned, "Oh no. This looks bad."
"Golduck, Waterfall!"
"No! Sovo, Psychic attack! Turn that Waterfall around!"
"I…don't think…I can!" Sovo wailed between gags for air.
The Waterfall fell down, rushing over Sovo and pushing him under. He dropped to the bottom, seeing the underwater camera and slightly waving. He landed on the pool floor with his front feet, looking into the camera.
"Pain is power," he thought, "Rage attack!"
He stared straight into the camera, his eyes suddenly bursting red. On the surface, Eevy's eyes roared crimson. Sovo brought his back legs down, pushing off the bottom of the pool and up toward the bottom of the floating platform. One side of the platform flew into the air, sending Golduck tumbling off into the water. Sovo flew out of the water on the side that had tipped up, slamming down on the podium as Golduck reached for the side he was on. By jumping as hard as he did, Sovo sent Golduck's side into the air, causing him to miss by inches.
"Golduck! If they want to play that way, we can too! Show them your Fury Swipes!"
"Sovo," Eevy stated flatly, "Psywave attack, now."
Golduck jumped from the water, swinging wildly for his Fury Swipes. Sovo's Psybeam connected with him, shoving him back. Golduck pushed through, catching Sovo across the eye. Sovo's face flew to the right, when looking back, Eevy's heart stopped. His face. Scarred as Vovo's; one on the left eye and one straight across the ear.
"My baby," she muttered, "Poor Sovo. Medira, what do I do?"
"Go for it," Medira slightly growled, "Get him back."
"Come on, sis!" Morty jumped up, "Attack!"
"Sovo, go! Contact Tail Whip!"
The Espeon whipped his tail around, coming across at Golduck's legs. Golduck leapt into the air, jumping straight over Sovo's flying tail. Sovo got enough thrust to spin himself around completely, then launching at Golduck with a Take Down. Golduck held him off as he pushed harder and harder, trying to ram him to the ground. Golduck fell to his back, bringing his legs into Sovo's stomach and throwing him into the air.
"Golduck, propel a Psybeam right into the Espeon's stomach!"
"Sovo! Light Screen, now!"
A purple-pink bubble formed around Sovo as he kept himself in the air. Golduck launched the Psybeam directly up towards his Espeon challenger. It hit the light barrier, causing a blinding flash to illuminate through the arena and entire Stadium. Will threw his arm over his eyes and jumped in front of Luri. Jason put his hand in front of his face as a visor and looked down. Lance pulled his cape up, closing his eyes anyway. The explosion came as the Light Screen exploded from the pressure. Mizu jumped with Eusine holding her back. Yuu-Yuu almost jumped the bar, but Brock and Skiff snatched her shirt, sitting her back down. Sooney choked for a moment, hoping her best friend's Pokemon was all right under all that smoke. Gary and Ash leaned forward beside each other, hoping for the best. Misty stopped eating and Tracey stopped sketching. Lisle grabbed Morty's arm as he started to get up. Jacob, Medira and Eevy stood in the smoke, choking and trying to find their Pokemon without leaving their podiums. The clouds finally dissipated with no sign of either Sovo or Golduck.
"Where'd they go?" Jacob spun back and forth, "Where are they?"
"Are you alright?" Eevy tried to call Sovo, "What happened? Where are you?"
"Let me go!" Golduck came flailing from the water with Sovo attached to his tail, "That hurts!"
"Golduck!" Jacob shouted, "You're alright!"
"Sovo! You're OK!" Eevy cheered, "Yes!"
"Alright now, Golduck. Let's finish this off! It's time for your Iron Tail attack!"
"OK then, Sovo. Time to end this! Get in there and use Headbutt!"
"Swing that Iron Tail!"
The shining tail swung across Sovo's running path. The Espeon shot into the air, flying down from an aerial Headbutt. The water on the platform made it too slippery for Golduck to stand and he slipped to his stomach on contact. Sovo stomped down on his back before skidding to the side.
"Alright! Good job, Sovo! Get this done with your Take Down attack!"
"Fight it off with a Water Gun!"
Sovo ran straight into the Water Gun, preventing him from using his Take Down. He slid to the side to avoid any more of a hit. Eevy was steaming up now. This thing was even more powerful than Rhea's Corsola.
"OK. Sovo, Return!"
"But Eevy!" Medira bugged, "You can only use one Pokemon!"
"I know that."
"Are you quitting? Cool!" Jacob smirked.
"Not quite," Eevy smiled nastily, wiping his grin off his face, "Sovo, Return attack now!"
"Return attack!" Morty commented, "Not return as in return to the Poke'Ball, Return as in the attack!"
Sovo hit head on, toppling Golduck backwards. Golduck bent his tail back, using it to launch himself into the air. He aimed his red gem straight down, shooting the Psybeam along the platform toward Sovo. Sovo took this in as it hit him, sending him back towards Eevy's platform. He spun in midair, ricocheting off and towards Golduck again.
"Rage attack," Eevy spat, "Then use Return again!"
"Golduck! Iron Tail again!" Jacob shouted in a desperate attempt to save himself.
Sovo was too quick. With the combined power of the strength building Rage and the affection based Return, Golduck didn't stand a chance. The blue duck flew backwards on his stomach, stopping just short of falling in the water. He shakily pushed himself up, shooting a Water Gun.
"Confusion," Sovo and Eevy said together as Sovo threw the Water Gun back at its user.
Golduck's attack arced back and hit him dead set in the center of the head, "Ah! Golduck! You've got to get up! We've come too far to lose now!"
His Golduck just managed to stand up, "How's it still going?" Eevy thought, "It should be long gone by now."
"Golduck, Fury Swipes attack!"
"Fury Tackle attack!"
Sovo sped forward with a special move Eevy had invented on her own. An attack like Fury Cutter, only with Tackle or Take Down. Sovo roared forward, hitting once, arcing back, hitting again, turning around and again. He caught Golduck a good four times, each time his attack building. Golduck stood, shaken and dazed. For a moment it looked as if he was going to attack again, but he suddenly stiffened and tipped back, landing with a slight squeak of pain.
"Golduck!" Jacob jumped off his podium and swam to his Pokemon, "Oh. Are you alright?"
"Gold duck gold," it whimpered.
"You'd better return. You put up a very good fight."
"Golduck is unable to battle! Victory of the round three battle between Jacob Lakefield and Evangelina Hikoboshi is Eevy of Rose Town!" the referee called from the side.
"Yes!" Medira stood up, "Yes! You did it!"
"I didn't do it," Eevy smirked, "It was my little buddy, Sovo!"
"I won!" Sovo ran across the platform and jumped for the edge of the pool as Eevy's podium dropped, "I really won!"
"You put up such a good battle!" Eevy let him up on her shoulder, "I'm sorry about your face."
"It's alright. It just means I'm getting more and more like dad every day."
"That's a scary thought," Medira joked with a scowl from the Espeon, "I was kidding!"
"Your Espeon is an amazing battler," Jacob commented as he walked over, "Would you interested in trading for my Venomoth or Starmie?"
Eevy looked to her side to look at Sovo, "Actually, no. I wouldn't trade my Pokemon for my life."
"I can see why," he put out his hand, "Congratulations. I'll keep an eye out for you and we'll battle again someday."
"Yes, we will," she shook his hand, "Good battle."
"Thanks. See ya' around!"
"You were great!" Eusine surprised them from behind, "You were just great!"
"Thanks," Eevy smiled wide, "I get to move on to the Fire Field and the three on three battles. You guys won, right?"
"Sure did," Ash nodded, "Dora had a really strong Hitmonlee, but I beat it."
"Carmen had a pretty good Pinsir, but I took it out easy," Gary boasted, "Are we going to get the next challengers?"
"Sure. But I just remembered that as the three on three battles start the trainers aren't supposed to really associate with each other any more. Sorry guys."
"Not your rules," Brock shrugged, "We'll see each other once and a while when we're in the City. See you guys around!"
"Bye!" the group waved.
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Eevy's cell phone went off, startling her a bit, "I never catch a stinking break!" she moaned, "Hello, Evangelina Hikoboshi. OK. Sure I can do that. Alright. Thanks for letting me know. Bye."
"What was that about?" Mizu asked as she ate her sandwich.
"Someone picked me on the round four test. Val Cayna. He's a trainer from Saffron City. Anyway, they just called to let me know I didn't have to go down and pick my opponent."
"You know," Medira swallowed and spoke, "We were supposed to meet those two after the battle."
"Those two who?" Morty asked, looking between them.
"You're right, we were," Eevy muttered.
"Who?" Morty asked again.
"You think they'll come looking for us?" Medira asked only Eevy, even though everyone else was standing around them.
"Who?!" Morty blurted, now getting angry.
"Maybe. You never can tell with some people," Eevy answered, again ignoring her brother.
"Would you answer me already?!" Morty flipped, "Who?!"
Eevy was going to answer, but a knock on the door silenced her, "I've got it!" she called as her brother facefaulted straight to the floor.
"I don't believe it," Morty groaned.
"Hello," Eevy smiled wide, "Come to pester us?"
"We've come to say hello, if you don't mind," Lance answered sarcastically.
"Does it really matter if I mind or not? I mean, if I didn't, would you go away?"
"Probably not," Jason shook his head.
"Shut up," Lance snapped.
"Come on in, I suppose," Eevy stepped to the side, "As long as there's no fooling around."
"Hello everyone," Lance slightly waved, "How are you?"
"Uh…"
"Um…"
"Eh…"
"You can answer me, you know," Lance snickered, "I won't take your heads off."
"We're just fine, thank you," Morty answered with a snort, "May I ask what it is your business is here?"
"We've come to see your sister and her coach," Jason shoved in from behind, "May we?"
"Eevy," Morty tugged his sister's shirt.
"What did I say earlier?" she snapped, "Let me go!" she smacked him away, "Of course you can."
"Uh…If she's in, I'm in," Medira shrugged and stood up, "Let's go!"
Eevy whacked Eusine away, "Let's go before these loons gang up on us."
"Walk with me?" Jason offered Medira his arm.
Medira looked between his face and his arm, "I uh-I um-Sure," she squeaked.
"Ah," Peter hissed, "So Peruwa is after the blond pyro. Isn't that quaint. I'll have to keep that in mind so I can have someone to brag to after I get her."
"Would you please accept my utmost apologies and walk with me?" Lance begged, "Please?"
"Yes," she nodded and took his arm, "I will."
"What?!" Peter bugged, "After all the moves he played she's still going back to him?! This one's going to be a tough little trixy to take care of."
"That lucky dog," Lisle moaned, attracting a scowl from Morty, "She gets to go out with Master Lance Ryujin. Where's my Elite 4 boyfriend?!" she blurted without thinking, "Uh oh oops," she slapped her hand to her mouth, "I'm sorry Morty!"
Morty narrowed his eyes nastily, "See if I ever sleep in the same room as you again!"
"Same goes for you, Ms. Daydreamer," Eusine snapped at the awestruck Mizu.
"Hey! I didn't say anything!" Mizu jumped up.
"That's the problem."
"Come on, Morty," Lisle whined and played with the hem of his shirt, "I didn't mean it."
Mizu pulled on Eusine's gabardine, as he was turned away, "Eusine. Don't be this way."
"I can be any way I like," he spat, "Let go of my cape!"
"Stop playing with my shirt!" Morty snorted, "Leave me alone!"
"Let's leave them to fight," Sooney grabbed at Skiff and Yuu-Yuu, "We don't really want to be in the middle of this when they really get going."
Morty and Lisle and Eusine and Mizu stood glaring at each other until the door closed. As soon as the footsteps were gone, the shouting began. Each couple yelled at each other as loud as they could without alerting the people up or downstairs.
"I just meant that I never expected Lance to come here and never did I think he'd go for Eevy!" Lisle cried, "It just surprised me is all!"
"Are you sure about that?" he narrowed one eye towards her.
"Yes, I'm sure," she took his chin in her hand, "I don't think anyone's better than you."
"Cute," Morty commented dryly, "But I'm not sure I'm falling for it."
"There's nothing to fall for because it's true."
He looked off to the side as if to be thinking about it, "OK!" he jumped forward and kissed her, "I believe you."
"Good," she sighed, "Let's go get some dinner. I'm starving."
"Yeah," Morty looked to his cousin, "Good luck," he muttered as they walked out.
"I forgave you, can't you forgive me?" Mizu begged, "I really didn't mean it, he just surprised me by coming here. That's not exactly your everyday occurrence, you know."
"Well…" Eusine trailed off and looked to the side, "I don't think I trust you."
"What's not to trust?" she pulled playfully on his ear, "Hmm?"
He swatted her away, "You've got nerve, Miss Mist. A lot of nerve."
"I do?" she cocked her head.
"Yes," he nodded, "You sure do."
"Please? I really do love you, Eusine," she pleaded, "Please?"
"That's the first time you've told me you love me," he choked.
"It is? Then I guess we've been on equal grounds all this time."
"Guess so," he smiled wide and kissed her, "Shall we?"
"Yeah," Mizu paused for a moment, "Have you noticed it's gotten colder?"
The Next Chronicle:
Fire Field Fighting
Notes
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