Nidoking
Tail Wars
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"Ladies and Gentleman. Welcome to the 47th, Tail Wars!"
The crowd exploded in cheers. Some just exploded they were so excited, and why not. It wasn't every day they got to watch their favorite tail warriors step into the ring and thrash each other.
"It's been a stellar event so far and we've seen some terribly twisted tail trashing…"
The crowd roared its exuberance. Some just roared, sending those around them scattering in fear.
Honestly, there was always one.
"With so much awesome carnage, I gotta ask, are you entertained?"
"Yeah" the crowd cheered.
"Oh, I don't think I heard you, I said are you entertained?"
"YEAH!" they chanted, explosions and roars included.
"Well then I am pleased to bring you today's final event. The match you all came out to see. The ROYAL! TAIL! RUMBLE!"
The cacophony that followed shook the stadium.
"Well then without further ado, your challenger. He fought his way through a dozen vicious opponents to earn this chance. Here he is. Tyranitar!"
The massive mon arrived to the deafening cheers of the crowd. The heavy tailed Pokémon soaked up the attention, so stoked he fired off a Hyper beam into the air which only got the crowd more excited.
"Well, he looks ready. But, is he ready to take on the champion, ten time undefeated, Nidoking!"
A heavy beat began to blare from every speaker and the crowd nearly lost its mind.
The champion, his personal theme song screaming over the crowd, strode onto the field. Hanging off each arm was a blushing Nidoqueen which he left at the edge of the field while he proceeded to the ring.
Giving the crowd a once over, he thrust his arms into the air and the exultant cry from the crowd nearly brought the whole arena crashing down.
"Would the combatants please come to the center of the ring."
The two Pokémon did as bid, meeting at the center of the ring where an Aggron with a whistle hanging from its neck stood waiting.
"Would both combatants shake claws."
A boom echoed across the field as the two stopped just short of Mega punching the others hand. Bone breaking grips were applied on both ends as the two matched glares.
"Now, if the combatants are done trying to kill each other. Go to your corners and wait for the bell."
The two powerful combatants grudgingly released their foe and stomped back to their respective side.
The tension was thick, thick as soup. Even the audience could feel it, taste it… split pea.
The two Pokémon grunted and snarled, scuffing the ground like testy Tauros. They were ready, beyond ready. Violence held by the barest thread.
A Rhydon carrying a metal headed hammer entered the ring and approached the Aggron. Seeing both fighters were ready, it raised the hammer and struck the Aggron square on the head with a resounding *DING*.
Grabbing the dazed metal Pokémon by the tail the Rhydon bolted as the Nidoking and Tyranitar charged.
The first clash shook the air like a thunderclap as two powerful tails connected with earth shattering force. The tiles beneath their feet buckled under the strain.
The crowd cheered madly as the battle commenced. Boom followed boom as power blows collided. Such was the preferred style of both combatants, but not the only one.
Falling back after another clash, the Nidoking went overhead causing his opponent to duck reflexively, putting him in a terrible position to take the follow-up low swipe.
This was what had put Nidoking on the top ten years strait. Not just power, but grace as well.
Feet taken out from under him the Tyranitar fell. Wide open the Nidoking gave its tail a punishing blow, causing the fallen Pokémon to cry out. Another blow quickly followed but the Tyranitar was not there to take it, using its tail to flip itself over and out of reach.
Back on its feet the Tyranitar was put on the defensive by a series of weak but quick tail strikes. The damage was minimal, but they kept it from counter attacking, forcing it back, back toward the edge of the ring.
Seeing itself pushed to the edge the Tyranitar planted its feet, shrugged off the latest attack and countered fiercely. The blow took the Nidoking by surprise and he staggered back several feet.
The Tyranitar pressed its advantage with another powerful tail strike. Off balance, the Nidoking's counter was weak and he was sent toppling face first into the dirt.
Brazenly the Tyranitar surged forward, planting his foot on the Nidoking's tail.
This was a mistake. The strength of a Nidoking's tail is well documented, as is their sense of pride. With a forceful snap the Tyranitar was sent staggering, recovering just in time to take a furious lash across the face.
A second followed leaving the Pokémon stunned and giving the Nidoking ample time to prepare his final strike.
The blow resounded like a Sonic Boom, smashing the Tyranitar in the solar plexus and sending it flying from the ring.
There was a moment of silence when the challenger hit the dirt, and all eyes turned to the champion.
Taking a moment to catch his breath, he thrust his arms into the air and the crowd went Zubat shit crazy.
"And there you have it folks. Your champion, eleven years undefeated. NIDOKING! Thanks for coming out. See you all next year."