THE WAR OF WANTS
BY: - SOURAGAR
We now have the seventh chapter here. Thank you all for your appreciation for this fanfic. I cannot even imagine what I would have done without your support. So anyway let's continue with the fic.
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DISCAIMER- I don't own Pokémon.
Chapter 7- The Masterclass Finale! A change of fates!
Serena was now walking from her green room towards the Masterclass stage, It was the big day, the big moment, the moment where she would prove to everybody what she is made up off. Her journey was nothing short of a fantastic dream for her, and this was the time that it gets even better. She is in some sort of pain, but that will not stop her from giving it all she has. Nothing now could ever force her to give up! Not after all the hard work she had done.
Meanwhile, Aria due to the recent circumstances was walking towards the stage in fear. This time, the performance seemed to be so different for her. She knew that it was in Palermo's attitude to be rude and cruel, but the recent most warning has been nothing short of devastating. For the first time in her life, it seemed that She was not going to perform to give others happiness, not to enjoy the only one source of happiness in her life, not going to smile a real smile. It seemed to her as if she was going as a robot there to fulfill what is expected from her. She was feeling as if she was going to cry but stopped herself. She could not get her circumstances come in way of her performance; it was the only thing in her life that she enjoyed. She would go and give it her all.
Both the performers were simultaneously moving towards the stage when they came across a closed gate. They stood there and waited for the call up, a vertical wall separating the two of them.
Now on the stage, let's do it!
"Bonjour Pokémon lovers, Welcome to the finals of Gloire city Pokémon Masterclass Showcase. I am Monsieur Pierre again bringing you the most anticipated event of Kalos region. Now let's welcome our talented and beautiful performers for tonight who will fight against each other for the title of Kalos Queen. Letz welcome the finalist performer Serena and the reigning Kalos Queen Aria." Pierre pointed towards the backside of stage when the doors opened to reveal the two of them. The crowd erupted in loud cheers and sound of clapping as they made their way towards the stage. Ash and his companions also erupted in cheers when they saw their companion and best friend making her way towards the stage. Grace who was sitting somewhere in front rows was jumping and cheering loudly, the people sitting near her sweat dropped seeing the over enthusiastic mother cheering for her daughter. Nonetheless everyone could say one thing, that they were proud of what She has achieved, and nothing would change that.
"Ze performers would perform as they have been through the league stages. This time there would be no limit to number of pokemons performer can use and the time she can take in her performance. After the performances would be over the winner would be selected by your votes." Pierre announced pointing towards the crowd which led to eruption of a loud noise. "One more thing, you both are wonderful performers and always make me so happy when I see your performances. Whatever be the result of tonight, I want you to move forward and continue you journey with the same intensity. One battle can never decide the fate of your life. It always depends on you." Pierre said to both the performers who smiled and nodded their head in response.
"And now let's begin" Monsieur Pierre announced as the two performers started their respective performances.
Serena started the performance by ordering Pancham to use stone edge. The colorful stones erupted from the ground one after another creating illusion that they were of different heights. Serena and her pokemon were standing upon their respective rocks to start their performance's main event. After the stones reached their respective heights, Serena ordered Braxien to use psychic on them so that it would appear that they were flying. Meanwhile, Sylveon was using swift to put a sparkling effect on their performance while Pancham used dark pulse to make it look more majestic. In the middle of attacks Serena and her pokemon started dancing with the tunes while their pokemon continued their attacks once in a while to sparkle the intensity of their performance even more.
Aria started a little late than Serena taking her time to remind herself of her strategy. She started by ordering Aromatisse to use fairy wind on ground, who's reconciling force was enough to lift the four partners in air which made it seem as if they were flying. Then Vivillon catches Aria so that it would seem to the viewers in front that Aria perhaps has developed Vivillon's wings. Vivillon started flying around the stage with Aria as Delphox and Aromatisse began their swift downward moment because of Delphox using psychic. After they landed, Delphox used mystical fire which was counteracted by a charge beam from Aromatisse. They continued their array of attacks on each other, while Vivillon was ordered to use psybeam for enchancement of their performance.
To conclude her performance Serena started by ordering Sylveon to use psychic on Pancham and Braxien to use psychic on herself to lift them above in air. After Pancham and Braxien reached their respective points they were ordered to use their most powerful Flame thrower and Dark Pulse respectively towards the ground. Serena and Sylveon fast forwarded to ground by directly jumping from their level. Serena landed waving towards the crowd and then Sylveon landed on her shoulders. The pain from sudden impact on the ground and Sylveon's weight was a little too much to bear for Serena, but she kept her composure and smiled at the crowd. Meanwhile Braxien and Pancham made their way towards the ground and stood with their respective poses on either side of Serena.
It was now Aria's time to conclude her performance. She started by ordering Aromatisse to use cotton spore so that it would create a soft landing platform and a beautiful one too. Then Vivillon released Aria who looked in front of her to see the crowd once. Unconsciously her eyes drifted towards Palermo and she remembered her words. A sudden fear crept itself in her mind and she lost focus and landed outside the spot made by cotton spore for landing. She crashed on the stage and hurt her right leg in the process. She tried to stand up but the pain was just too much and she winced in pain. Serena who had completed her performance watched this and immediately ran to help her. She helped her in standing up, but now as someone has already interjected in her performance, She couldn't continue it. A felling of fear and depression started slowly creeping up in her mind.
Pierre and other staff members rushed to the stage with medical help for the performer and concern in their eyes. The medical staff quickly started their work and after sometime Aria herself confirmed that she was better now. Pierre said that although he admires Aria for her bravery and feels sorry for what happened, they could not stop the show now and apologized for it. Aria then says that she completely understands the situation and is ready for whatever result comes up.
"Sorry for the little interruption, but now is the time of decision. Now, Pokémon lovers, you have to cast your votes through your glow sticks. Glow them with the color of performer you thought was the best. The person sitting in home can vote through their respective pokedexes." Monsieur Pierre explained to the crowd. Now glowing lights could be seen throughout the stadium that moved towards the stage towards their respective keys getting counted as votes. After some moments an alarm-ic sound indicated the end of voting.
"And the winner of the Gloire City Pokémon materclass showcase" Pierre stopped a little before announcing "Performer Serena! Let's give a big hand for our new Kalos queen."
The crowd erupted in cheers as the name of honey blonde performer was announced. Serena's face was emotionless. She was taking too much things at once. But this was it, she was THE KALOS QUEEN! Her dream had become reality. She has succeeded and was now proudly waving towards a crowd with her pokemon. This moment perhaps gave her everything she could ask for. Meanwhile Aria was finding herself in an unexplainable situation. She was in pain, both mentally and physically, due to different reasons, but the most dreadful thing in her mind currently was fear. Fear of what's coming for her now.
"Now let the celebrations begin! The crowning of new queen will be done tomorrow evening. We expect your gracious presence there. Until then Bye for now" Pierre explained and the crowd now started dispersing through the gates of the main hall that were open now.
Pierre now made his way towards Serena. "You would now need to come to Green Room 4 for an important discussion. We will wait for you there."Pierre said to Serena and the proceeded in his way towards the backstage.
AUTHERS NOTE- So, that was the end of Masterclass for you. Serena has now won the Masterclass and is now the Kalos Queen. How will this affect our hero's journey? What was the important thing Pierre was talking about? How would Aria manage to save herself? Would Ash be able to save her? Who would win Ash's heart finally? All this and much more in future episodes.
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