We are now in the Verdanturf Contest Hall registering for the Normal Rank Contest. We got checked up, and registered without I hassle. Now, we have to check in the Verdanturf Lodge.

"The lodge is pleasant," Hotaru said blissfully.

"I can agree," I said.

"It's like everything Beauty and Dusty said it was like," my sister said.

"Yeah!" Kirly cheered.

"Hotaru," Wally said. "How come you didn't know about the different ranks? I mean not only you're a PokeBreeder; you're an awesome coordinator, too."

"Yeah," she said. "I sorta forgot. I haven't done a contest in a while. Well, you two have seen Beauty and Dusty in contests. So you kinda know how it works."

"Right," my sister and I agreed.

"So," Hotaru said. "No fooling, time to practice."

We went into an open field to practice. All of Hotaru's and Wally's Pokemon were watching. Mighty, Dusty, Beauty, Rapid, Kirly, Magnet the Magneton, Swabby the Swablu, Rosy the Roselia, and Catty the Delcatty were helping us practice.

"Alright," Hotaru said. "Beauty and Dusty will demonstrate the basics to a Double Pokemon Contest."

"What are the basics?" my sister and I said.

"They are appearance, cuteness, originality, timing, and teamwork."

"That's a lot to remember," I said.

"Yeah," my sister said.

"Watch Beauty and Dusty perform, and maybe it'll be easier."

Beauty and Dusty were return to their PokeBalls. My sister and I watched everything to get an idea what to do.

"Ready, set, I choose you!"

The balls opened with beauty. There were streams of bright, bountiful colors! Then before I knew it, Beauty and Dusty appeared.

"Beautifly!"

"Dustox!"

"Dustox, use Gust! Beautifly, use Silver Wind!"

When the two attacks were called, I thought it would be utter chaos. But when I saw this, it was like powder snow being controlled by the wind. I saw the Silver Wind in the rainbow of light. It was a brilliant sight to see.

"See?" Hotaru said. "That's all of the basics. Pretty simple isn't it?"

"A little," we said.

"Now, I'll tell you what to do, and we'll practice it."

"Alright!"

We practice all afternoon. It was a bit rough, but it was a little smoother after every practice. Now I know I'm ready.