100 Themes of Pokemon

by StitchyTwitch

100 short stories revolving around the world of Pokemon. I should note, even though these characters have the same names and may well have the same Pokemon with them, they are not the manga characters. I haven't read Pokemon Adventures so I can't understand their characters that well. Thanks.

4. Rivalry

4.) Rivalry

Platinum stood across the practice field from her colleague and rival, Diamond. Until now, the boy had been content to travel around Sinnoh as an assistant to the esteemed Professor Rowan. He had openly admitted that his work completing the Pokédex wasn't going that well and didn't seem ashamed of that fact, with Platinum compiling the data for the professor so quickly.

But inside everyone is a spark that occasionally yearns for something more. For Diamond, this was that time. Right here. Right now.

Being the type to raise his Pokémon through training rather than battles, so his first pitch was rather clumsy, but nevertheless, his Shieldon pounced to the ground, anticipating its first true battle.

Platinum on the other hand, cast out her Poké Ball with the serene grace of an expert co-ordinator as well as the precision of an experienced battler. She knew full well that this was Diamond's first battle against another trainer, but Diamond didn't want the girl to go easy on him any more than she intended to do so.

Her Pachirisu wiggled its tail adorably as it landed, but its cute exterior masked a fierce battling spirit.