The Coordinators

By: SilverstartheWaterbender

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Chapter Fourteen: Contest with a Cactus

"And now, for our next coordinator, Lazula Hamilton!" Vivian announced as Lazula walked on stage. The crowd cheered and called out her name. Lazula smiled at where Sora, Matthew, and Flaaffy were sitting. She tossed out a Pokeball, calling, "Show time, Grovyle!"

Grovyle appeared and smiled coolly at the audience. The crowd ooo-ed and aaah-ed. "Grovyle, Bullet Seed!" Lazula ordered. Grovyle let loose a barrage of golden seeds. He aimed above the stage, alternately tensing and relaxing his neck. By the time he finished, the seeds were arranged into a large, glowing star.

"Now Mega Drain!" Lazula called. Grovyle leapt up and latched himself onto one of the points of the star. Both he and the star began to glow green. The crowd cheered again.

"And now for the finale!" "Grovyle, use Leaf Blade!" The plants on Grovyle's arms lengthened into long, sharp blades. He slashed the star, causing it to break apart in numerous tiny explosions. The crowd went crazy. Lazula grinned and looked at the scoreboard. 10…10…9.5…29.5! Lazula's smile widened. She'd like to see anyone top that.

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"Yay, Lazula!" Flaaffy cheered. "What a show!"

"You can say that again!" Sora added. "I'll bet that took practice!"

"Incoming," Matthew muttered as Harley walked on stage. "You might want to shield your eyes."

"Come out, my darling Cacnea!" Harley said, tossing a Pokeball. Canea came out and struck s pose. Harley ordered a Sandstorm; Canea spun around and around until a tornado of sand swirled onstage. Harley's next order was a Cotton Spore; soft, white puffs of cotton swirled around the sand. The finale was a Bullet Seed, destroying the entire tornado.

"I have to admit," Matthew muttered to Sora, "he's pretty good."

"Yeah," Sora replied. "But Lazula will knock him down a couple pegs. She's on a roll."

"I certainly hope your right," Matthew murmured, looking at the scoreboard. "29.4…only one point behind Lazula."

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Lazula whistled appreciatively as she looked at Harley's score. "Maybe I underestimated this guy," she thought out loud. "Note to self: don't judge a book by its cover."

"Yoo-hoo, Lazula, hon!"

Lazula winced as Harley rushed over to her. "The guys were right; this guy's the poster child for creepiness." "Hi, Harley. Nice appeal."

"Oh, thank you, hon! You too!" Harley squealed. Suddenly, his cheeks turned red. "So, um…I was wondering…after the Contest, would you want to…"

Lazula didn't like where this was going. "Uh…hey, look! The finalists!" They turned to the screen to see Lazula leading, with Harley in second. Lazula smiled. "Guess I better get ready for my battle."

"Good luck, Lazula!" Harley said, a note of disappointment in his voice.

Lazula shuddered and left for the stage.

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"Time's up!" Vivian shouted. "Harley's our winner!"

"Hooray for me!" Harley squealed.

"Well, that was interesting," Matthew said weakly. "Lazula will have her work cut out for her in the final battle, that's for sure."

"Don't say that!" Flaaffy snapped. "Lazula's gonna win, just you wait!"

"I didn't say she wouldn't; I said she'll have her work cut out for her."

"Quiet!" Sora cut in. "Here comes Lazula."

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Lazula walked onstage, looking confident. Ignoring Vivian's usual speech, she looked at Harley, who was giving her a happy grin. Lazula fought the urge to roll her eyes as the battle began.

"Show time, Grovyle!"

"Let's go, Cacnea!"

The two Grass Pokemon came out, glaring at each other. Lazula's first order was a Bullet Seed. The seeds hit Cacnea hard, sending him flying backwards. Harley countered with Needle Arm, but Lazula thought fast; Grovyle used Quick Attack to dodge.

"Grovyle, Bullet Seed!"

"You use Bullet Seed too, darling!"

Both Pokemon spat seeds at each other. The two blasts met, and a small explosion enveloped the stage. When the smoke cleared, they were breathing heavily, but still standing.