Barry: Well, we're back again…after a VERY VERY VERY long break…which I sure Lexi would apologize for if she wasn't…otherwise…occupied…um…I know I'm not the usual host. I was supposed to be just a guest, but we, uh, have some…issues at the moment…

*clanging noises followed by maniacal laughter in the background*

Barry: Yeah…um…so, if you're here looking for Lexi, she's laughing like a maniac and running around the room feeling very good about herself from the last chat. If you're looking for Paul, he's chasing after Lexi looking like he's about the strangle her. And if you're looking for me, well, hi!

Paul: *voice comes from off screen* You can't promise something FOR me!

Me: *also off screen* Oh yes I caaaaan! I am the authoress!

Paul: I don't care if you're the Queen of the World! I'll strangle you before you get me to wear a Pichu costume! Now get back here!

Me: Never! Muahahahahahahaha!

Barry: Yeah, see what I mean? Um…it's kinda loud here…uh…go ahead and continue on, read the new chat, while I try to fix this mess here…uh…yeah…and Emzilla97 has our disclaimer for the moment, so go see her for this chapter. Um, that's all I think so…um…enjoy the chat! *calls off screen* Guys! I'm gonna fine you if you don't stop!


Pokéchat #27

Once again, it was that time. It was past midnight, the house was asleep, and Pikachu again found himself sitting on the kitchen counter, laptop in front of him. His ears twitched, listening for any sounds of movement.

Nothing. The coast was clear. Now to make sure no one was online either (though he doubted it).

Electricmouse101 has logged on.

Helloooo? He posted to the air. Any unwanted personnel? Hellooooooooo?

No response.

No? Good! Time for the party!

And as if they heard him, he was suddenly joined by several of his fellow Pokémon.

Cotton_Ear_Cutie has logged on.

Lil_Blue_Penguin has logged on.

Sparky201 has logged on.

I_Will_Burn_You33 has logged on.

Razor_Leaf2000 has logged on.

Aquamaster51 has logged on.

FlyingChampion244 has logged on.

Well, Pikachu greeted them, good to know some of you pay attention to the clock…where's everyone else?

I don't know, Piplup told him. We got on because Dawn went to sleep early for the semi-final battle tomorrow.

OhmyArceus! Do you think something happened to them? WHAT IF THEY GOT LOST!

Pikachu felt like smacking himself in the forehead. Of course, Gliscor had to freak out about everything EVERY TIME!

Relax, Gliscor! Buizel cut in before Pikachu could. Their trainers probably aren't asleep yet so they can't log on. That's all!

Oh…yeah…but what if something BAD happened?

Gliscor! Pikachu jumped in. RELAX. NOTHING. BAD. HAPPENED. Got it? Their trainers just AREN'T asleep yet.

Even though they should be, Turtwig piped up. At least the ones who have to battle tomorrow…

Oh, come on, Turtwig! Buneary commented. Don't be such a Grumpig!

Buneary, you changed your name! Pikachu blinked. FINALLY! But if only this made her less crazy…

Of course! And I am SO pumped for the contest tomorrow!

I'm sure you'll do great, Pikachu wrote with a smiley.

Who said Dawn's using you, though? Buizel asked her.

Don't you know the rules, Buizel? This contest has different Pokémon used every round!

It's true, Cyndaquil chimed in. Pachirisu and I were already used for the appeal round and the first battle round. So we can't be used again tomorrow or if Dawn makes it to the finals.

What do you mean IF? Buneary repeated. Of COURSE we're gonna win!

Don't get too cocky, Pikachu warned her. May's Pokémon are NOT pushovers.

Well neither are we! Cyndaquil retorted. But before Pikachu could come up with anything else to say, their conversation was interrupted.

Beautiflyer69 has logged on.

Pretty_Kitty411 has logged on.

Food_Is_Good has logged on.

True, Turtwig replied (obviously he had typed this right before the three newcomers arrived). It'll certainly be interesting to say the least…

What's interesting? Beautifly asked.

The contest battle between you guys and Dawn's Pokémon tomorrow…whoever is picked to battle…

Oh! Yeah! May's already picked which one of us she's using! Skitty divulged.

Shh! Don't give it away, Skitty! Beautifly scolded. Dawn's Pokémon are probably on! (Psst! Are they on, Pikachu?)

Yeah, we're on! Buneary answered for him. And we are EXCITED for tomorrow!

What do you mean 'we?' Cyndaquil repeated. I'm burned out from earlier today…I think I'll turn in early…

Haha! Piplup laughed suddenly. You said "burned out!" Haha! It's funny because the word "burn" is in your screen name!

No one said anything as Piplup continued to virtually laugh.

It's really not hat funny, Piplup, Buizel commented finally.

Aiohgauingmdiorngma !

Buizel frowned. And there goes Pachirisu…

Yep, definitely gonna be signing off now. See ya all later!

See ya, Cyndaquil! Pikachu replied, followed by several of the other Pokémon.

I_Will_Burn_You33 has logged off.

Yeah, I'm probably gonna head off too, Turtwig notified them when Cyndaquil was gone.

Turtwig, if you're feeling bad about today, don't, Pikachu told the grass type. You and Misty's Dewgong had an awesome match…but in the end, Dewgong won. It's as simple as that. No one's fault.

I know, Pikachu. I don't feel like I let Ash down or anything, don't worry! I'm just tired from battling so hard against Dewgong.

Eh, it was Ash's fault anyway for not anticipating Misty would choose a Pokémon that knew Ice moves, Buizel commented. She probably figured he'd choose a grass type since he knew she's a water trainer. Those I suppose an electric type would have worked, too…

I know, I know, Turtwig replied. But really, I'm fine. Just tired like Cyndaquil. We both battled tough today.

You get some rest then, Turtwig! Buneary told him. Bye-bye!

And Turtwig left to do just that.

Razor_Leaf2000 has logged off.

Should we be worried? Beautifly asked when he was gone.

Nah, Turtwig's fine, Pikachu reassured her (and the rest of the Pokémon). Just tired, like he said. But is anyone else joining him? Leave now or forever hold your peace!

I'm off then, Piplup wrote. Not to say I'm not having fun, but I want to have full rest if Dawn uses me in the battle round tomorrow!

What? Skitty asked suddenly. Dawn still hasn't selected who she's gonna use?

She decided to run a couple of strategies through her head and decide tonight, Piplup informed her. We'll know in the morning! So nyeh! XP

You had better hope it's enough to beat us! Beautifly taunted. May's ready for the ultimate battle! And after beating Drew's Pokémon yesterday, we're all pumped and ready for another one!

Bring it on! Buneary piped up.

Oh, we will! Skitty responded.

I'm hungry, Munchlax suddenly commented.

Everyone took a moment to blink.

Then go get food! Skitty told the lethargic Pokémon. Honestly, Munchlax, do you ONLY think about your stomach all the time?

But food is good! Munchlax replied.

Yeah, we gathered that much from your name, Buizel commented dryly.

But Munchlax wasn't paying attention. Must. Get. Food.

Food_Is_Good has logged off.

Beautifly sighed before typing out, And there goes all the food in May's kitchen…

I'll go make sure he doesn't eat everything, Skitty replied.

I'm coming too! I want to get some sleep for tomorrow!

You two are bailing, too? Pikachu asked.

Sorry Pikachu! Beautifly apologized. But contest battling is serious business for us! It's like gym battling for you and Ash!

Yeah, I get it. It's just that we barely get to come online here at all and when we finally get the chance, you guys all bail on me!

Hey! I'm still here, Pikachu! Buneary piped up.

That's besides the point, Buneary. You're ALWAYS on…at least for as long as I am, that is…

But of course!

Sorry! Beautifly interrupted the two.

But we gotta go! Skitty added.

Then the two of them were gone as well.

Beautiflyer69 has logged off.

Pretty_Kitty411 has logged off.

Actually, I'm off, too, Buizel posted not a moment later.

What? Buizel, you're ditching me, too? Pikachu couldn't believe this! Everybody was leaving him!

FlyingChampion244 has logged off.

Pikachu blinked. What the…?

That's exactly why I have to go, Buizel informed him. Gliscor just saw something out the window, got freaked out, and fainted right on the keyboard. If he breaks the laptop we will have one hell of a time explaining to Ash why his new laptop is broken!

Point taken! Go! Quickly!

Buizel didn't waste any more time.

Aquamaster51 has logged off.

M'kay, I'm really going now, Piplup told everyone remaining. Pachirisu's falling asleep, too. Used up too much energy running across the keys…

But there are no messages from him, Pikachu pointed out.

Thank Arceus he never pressed the 'send' button, Piplup continued. There's just a really long message here and now he's curled up with his tail on the space bar so it just keeps going and going and going…

Okay, see you guys later then, I guess…

Lil_Blue_Penguin has logged off.

Sparky201 has logged off.

Pikachu sighed. So…who does that leave?

It's just US, Pikachu! Buneary replied.

Oh…you're kidding me…

Nope! Speaking of which you'll come cheer me on tomorrow, right?

IF Dawn decides to use you, Pikachu reminded her.

Right! But then?

Well, I suppose Ash will be going anyway, so I guess. But I have some work to do, too. Actually, I could use your help!

Really?

Yeah. And there's some certain Pokémon that have to help us, too, so we have to wait for them to get here before I tell you, okay?

Okay!

And so Pikachu and Buneary waited. Thankfully, it was only about five minutes. (Buneary had started babbling and typing random comments and Pikachu wasn't sure how much more he could take…)

SeaUnicorn1 has logged on.

Psy-ai-ai…DUCK has logged on.

SuperStar57 has logged on.

Just_Keep_Swimming has logged on.

Treepower88 has logged on.

Croooooooagunk has logged on.

Here they are! Pikachu posted. Nice to see you all!

Hey Pikachu, SeaUnicorn1 greeted. What's going on?

Not much, Dewgong. Buneary's here too, okay?

Hi Dewgong! Who else is here? Buneary asked.

Obviously SuperStar57 is Staryu, and Psy-ai-ai…DUCK is Psyduck (he picked the name, not us), and Just_Keep_Swimming is Goldeen, Dewgong informed them.

And Croagunk and I are here too! Sudowoodo added. Though I don't exactly know why he's online…he never says anything…

Croooooooooooagunk.

Except that.

I see, Buneary responded. But hey! How're you water Pokémon typing on keyboards?

What? Beautifly uses her wings so how come Goldeen and I can't use our fins, Dewgong pointed out.

Oh. Well, ok! But what about Staryu?

Staryu's reply was rather choppy. Using points. Kinda annoying.

Yeah, so he's probably not gonna talk in complete sentences, Goldeen told them.

I see, Buneary replied. Well, ok!

Psy? Duck?

Why'd we bring him again? Goldeen asked.

Beats me, Staryu offered as an answer.

Vvf! Vbg! Bv! Ggf!

And he's beating his head on the keyboard, Goldeen informed everyone.

Stop that, Psyduck! Dewgong replied instantly. You'll wake Misty for sure with all that noise!

Duck?

Just keep quiet! Goldeen added.

So why did we need to wait for Misty's Pokémon and Brock's Pokémon, Pikachu? Buneary asked.

I need to talk with ALL of you guys, Pikachu answered.

About what? Dewgong inquired.

Pikachu's reply was simple: Ash and Misty.

Oh, don't get me started! It's OBVIOUS they still have something going on! If you know what I mean…

Staryu agreed with Goldeen. Completely obvious.

I hear ya, Goldeen, Pikachu concurred. That's why I called you guys here. We've gotta make them realize this!

I assume you have some form of plan, Dewgong prodded.

Well, not exactly…that was actually why I called Sudowoodo here.

Huh? Why me?

Well, Brock's usually scheming with Max to…well…give people a little nudge in the right direction. You know, like when they hooked up May and Drew.

And you think I was part of that? Sudowoodo asked.

Well, actually I figured the more brains the better! And I was hoping you could get Vulpix, too. I know she has an account and she knows enough about Misty to help us out!

Okay, Pikachu…hold on a second…

And literally, about a second later, there was a new member to the chat.

Playin_With_Fire has logged on.

Hey Vulpix! Pikachu greeted her.

What's this about? Vulpix asked. Sudowoodo just woke me up and told me to log on…

We're trying to get Ash and Misty to realize they were wrong to break up. And then hook them back up!

Ooh! I can help with that!

I figured you could, Pikachu smiled. Ok! Now everyone's here so let's get cracking!

Hold on a second, Pikachu! Sudowoodo cut in. I just thought of something! What about Angie?

What about her?

She has feelings for Ash, right?

Ooh…forgot about that, Pikachu frowned.

Wait, is Angie that girl Misty's against tomorrow? Dewgong asked.

Yep.

And she's using ME! Goldeen beamed.

Kick her butt.

Oh, I plan to, Staryu!

Ahem! Ahem! Vulpix brought back everyone's attention. Can we get back to the task at hand here? I don't see what Angie's feelings have to do with this.

That's because you don't know her, Pikachu replied. I know Angie and she's cool. Even though I know Misty better and want to see her and Ash happy together, I also don't want Angie to get hurt in the process…

Yeah, I like Angie! Buneary agreed.

But Pikachu, that may happen anyway, Vulpix pointed out.

Vulpix is right, Sudowoodo added. Relationships are quite delicate. In the end, it's all going to depend on Ash and who he cares for more…if luck holds, no one will get hurt.

Not likely.

Pikachu sighed. Gosh, way to be a downer, Croagunk.

Suddenly, there was a pause as every single Pokémon on the chat did a double take, realizing what had just happened.

did Croagunk just…say something OTHER than Crooooooagunk? Sudowoodo voiced the question on everyone's minds.

Pikachu blinked in shock. I…think…so…

Wow, Buneary commented.

That was the most unexpected thing that happened today, Pikachu noted.

I_Love_To_Sketch has logged on.

Hey! Tracey, you made it! Pikachu greeted the only human visitor to the chat (for the moment, at least).

Hey Pikachu.

Uh…Pikachu? Who's this? Buneary asked.

Oh my Arceus…you're kidding…I actually…I actually MADE IT to a chat on TIME!

Pikachu hated to rain on his friends parade. Well, kind of

Kind of? What do you mean? Who's here?

Is this Tracey? Sudowoodo asked.

Yes. Who're you? Who's all here?

Sudowoodo, the rock Pokémon replied.

come again? As in Brock's Sudowoodo?

Yep, and Croagunk is here, too.

I'm Dewgong, the ice type added. One of Misty's Pokémon.

And suddenly all the Pokémon were introducing themselves.

Misty's Goldeen!

Staryu!

Psy?

And Misty's Psyduck, Goldeen introduced Psyduck for him.

Brock's Vulpix.

And Buneary! Dawn's Buneary to be specific! Or you could say I'm Pikachu's Buneary, too!

Pikachu decided not to comment.

Wait…so I made it to an all POKÉMON chat?

It would seem so, Vulpix told him.

My luck is brilliant, Tracey replied sarcastically. Well, I suppose it's better than nothing! But so what's going on here?

We're planning, Pikachu informed him.

Planning how to meddle in Ash's love life? Tracey guessed.

Of course!

We have to fix this problem! Buneary added. We have to figure out which one Ash is into more: Misty or Angie!

Wait a second, Tracey cut in. Pikachu, I thought you said you were going to determine this last time?

Look, it's Ash, Pikachu offered as a reply. It's impossible to know what's going on in his head. Even for me.

Well, if I may give my personal opinion…why don't we watch what happens tomorrow?

What do you mean, Tracey? Vulpix asked.

Pikachu was also intrigued. Go on…

This about it. Misty and Angie are going to battle tomorrow. Depending on how the battle goes, we may get some kind of insight on how Ash feels. We just have to watch his reactions.

That's probably the best we've got for now, Pikachu agreed. Ash isn't the type of person that's too good with this sort of thing, so going up to him and asking is out of the question.

But perhaps Tracey can talk to him, Sudowoodo suggested.

Yeah, I think I could…usually I end up talking to him on the chat here…so next time I see him I'll see if I can find anyting out.

This is fun! Buneary commented suddenly. I like this planning stuff!

Pikachu ignored her. Okay, everyone! I think we're set! Let's all get some rest before tomorrow.

Good idea! Goldeen agreed. We are SO going to kick Angie's Pokémon's butt! Whoo!

But before any of them could log off to get some sleep, they were interrupted.

ThunderSqueak17 has logged on.

ThunderSqueak…? Dewgong posted.

Who's that? Buneary asked.

Uh-oh, was all Pikachu could reply with.

Pikachu? The newcomer questioned.

Hey Shinx, Pikachu greeted.

Wait…Shinx? Angie's Shinx? Sudowoodo asked.

Yup! Who's this?

Sudowoodo.

Hey!

Angie's Shinx, huh? Dewgong mused. As in the Angie that Misty is up against tomorrow?

Goldeen didn't wait for Shinx to reply. Hah! We're gonna kick your butt tomorrow! Misty's gonna win! Whoo!

We'll see about that! Shinx retorted. Pikachu, you didn't tell me her Pokémon were on here, too!

Truth be told, I didn't know you were showing up, Pikachu disclosed.

What does it matter? You're going DOWN tomorrow! Goldeen continued like Pikachu never spoke.

Gonna get OWNED! Staryu added.

That's what you think! Shinx fired back. ANGIE will be the one in the finals tomorrow! You'll see!

We'll settle this tomorrow! Goldeen replied.

Yes we will!

C'mon guys! Let's go rest up so we're all set to WIN tomorrow!

And then Misty's Pokémon followed Goldeen out of there.

Just_Keep_Swimming has logged off.

SuperStar57 has logged off.

SeaUnicorn1 has logged off.

Psy-ai-ai…DUCK has logged off.

Shinx didn't stick around to say anything else, either.

ThunderSqueak17 has logged off.

Pikachu sighed. And there they all go…

Well, then I guess we'll be going too, Sudowoodo commented. Tomorrow is sure to be interesting, indeed.

Croooooooooagunk!

Pikachu shook his head at the poison type. And he's back to saying that again…

Treepower88 has logged off.

Croooooooagunk has logged off.

Okay Pikachu! I'm leaving too! Buneary announced. If Dawn's using me tomorrow I want to be completely rested! Good night!

See ya tomorrow! Pikachu bid farewell.

Cotton_Ear_Cutie has logged off.

And as she left, it seemed Tracey could resist no longer. PIKACHU'S Buneary?

Oh, shut up and don't ask.

Not saying anything.

But Pikachu didn't stick around to see if he kept his word or not.

Electricmouse101 has logged off.


Tracey frowned. Was it something he said?

Wait! Pikachu! You forgot the Thunderbolt Virus! He couldn't believe the electric type had forgotten something so important to him!

'Wow,' he thought. 'Guess I'm leaving on my own free will today…'

Croooooooagunk has logged on.

POISON JAB VIRUS!

Tracey sighed to himself. I should have known…

I_Love_To_Sketch has been disconnected.

Croooooooooooooagunk!

Croooooooagunk has logged off.

Stay Tuned! With the Pokémon all psyched and ready for the semi-finals round, what crazy stunts will tomorrow bring? Who will the two finalists be? Who will win each match? Will May beat Dawn, or Dawn beat May? And will Angie or Misty be victorious in battle? Even more importantly, who of those two will be the victor in the game of love? And what on Earth do Pikachu and Tracey have in store for Ash?

To be continued…


Paul: I'm not doing it. I don't care WHAT you say, WHAT you threaten me with; I am NOT doing it!

Me: Oh yes you are!

Barry: Guys! I'm gonna fine you if you start this again!

Paul: I don't care! I'm NOT dressing up in a stupid costume!

Me: Wanna bet?

Barry: Can we deal with this later? Can you at least do the reviews first?

Me: …I suppose so! *looks at list* I need a glass of water!

Barry: Why…?

Me: NOW!

Barry: *hands me glass of water*

Me: *takes sip then does a spit take* HOLY ARCEUS! I HAVE OVER 300 REVIEWS! THIS IS SO AMAZING! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Paul: Perfect. Of course that spit take had to target me.

Me: *glances over* Hahaha!

Barry: Um…reviews, Lexi…

Me: Right, right! I'm so excited to pick my favorite review! First up! I have a super special awesome list of super special awesome people that I have to thank for reviewing! I'm doing something new now! First, I'm going to list and thank every single person that reviewed! Then, if I have a comment for you, I'll make note of that after! So now, first, the list of thank-you's! Barry, the list!

Barry: *hands list*

Me: Here we go! A humungous super special awesome THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND REVIEW(S) to…Sakura Ichigo Morihiko, eeveelutionluvr, Mirandafan21, SeafoamPurpleCurtains, splitheart1120, Professor Yuki, PrincessOfDestiny14, A.A. Wade, (blank unnamed reviewer), bunnyboo1612, ZXCVBNMEM, XxxPuppylove12xxX, LoveLoverGrl, Myomi-chan, Haiylie, TheYoshster, Emo Princess Addie, xXkatlagXx, Macy Webber, Misty, Randomreviewer, texancoconut51, Livin'OnAPrayer, Allie-Cat 83, SideshowJazz1, Kk5526, ByTheWayThisCakeIsGreat, Emzilla97, AzelfZekrom, and narwhalinsanity!

Barry: *takes list*

Me: Oh my gosh that was a long list! 30 reviewers! Tha—that's amazing! Yayz! Thank you guys SO much for reviewing and sticking with this story through all this! And before I forget, I will take the time now to apologize for such a long wait! I could offer you a bunch of excuses (including a dead laptop and a million parties) but I don't feel like doing any excusing right now…

Paul: Well that's a first.

Me: Ignoring! So instead, I'll remain happy and thankful that I HAVE OVER 300 REVIEWS! WOOT!

Paul: Yes, we know that.

Me: Shut it. Or I'll make you wear the Pichu costume sooner.

Paul: It's NOT happening!

Me: Oh you bet it is! I promised my reviewers so it's gonna happen!

Paul: It's not MY fault you promised without my consent!

Me: Well I have a lot of reviews to get through so I'm not going to argue with you anymore. Because in the end, I am the authoress so I can MAKE you wear the costume! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! *lightening strikes in background*

Barry: *to Paul* Yeah, you may wanna run…

Me: Anyhoo! Back to my glorious, fantabulous reviewers! First of my comments goes to Sakura Ichigo Morihiko! It's actually a thank you for that wonderful laugh and the goodies! *smiles at boxes in the corner*

Barry: When did those get delivered?

Paul: I just don't question it anymore.

Me: And WOW! You typed that all in 3 minutes? NIIIIIICE! Isn't it so much fun to just make stuff up on the spot! I do it all the time; how did you think I thought of this funniest review idea? Lolz!

Paul: NOT happening!

Me: Can it! Next up: Mirandafan21! Hey, if you seriously wanna be on the chat, I'll let you. It probably won't be in the next couple because of the big contest, but after that sure! PM me in a couple of chats (probably around 3) to remind me (because unfortunately I WILL forget because my memory sucks worse that a rock's) and we'll set something up!

Paul: You can't just let ANYONE be on the chat, you know…

Me: I can do what I please, sir. Now, SeafoamPurpleCurtains, why THANK YOU for all those useful ingredients! I have plans for the plastic knife, box of matches, and nail polish remover…and I DEFINITELY have plans for the duct tape. It's my favorite useful tool! That and Gorilla glue! XD

Barry: I thought Lexi wasn't allowed to be around matches…or fire…or duct tape for that matter.

Paul: She's not.

Barry: I'm gonna fine he—mmph! *gets cut off by duct tape*

Me: *having slapped duct tape across his mouth* MUAHAHAHAHA! I finally got you to shut up about the fining! Yayz! I KNEW this stuff would be useful! And now, all I need is a shoebox…

Barry: Mmmhmmfh?

Paul: Don't question it.

Me: ANYWAYZ! Professor Yuki, I have only one thing to say to you: the DSi has Wi-fi capabilities? HOLY SKADOODLES! What will they think of next? Pencils with interchangeable lead? Looking glasses that reflect images? Wait…those have already been invented…I need to stop watching so much SpongeBob…I'm starting to think like Patrick. Seriously, does anyone else get that problem?

Paul: You're digressing.

Me: I know that! And A.A. Wade, actually Max DID log off at the end with the others (I went back and checked). I'm pretty good about making sure people log off! I always go back and check that stuff…but watch, now that I said that, someone won't log off next chat or something.

Paul: That would be your luck.

Me: Oh hush. And LoveLoverGrl, you do NOT agree with the LexiXPaul ship! It doesn't exist! We're barely even acquaintances for that matter!

Paul: No. I'm being held captive as a co-host. It's awful.

Me: Wow. You sound monotonous even when defending yourself. Huh. Who knew?

Paul: *gets hit in the head with something small, red, and delicious* What the hell?

Me: Oh my gosh! My dreams have FINALLY come true! It's…it's…it's RAINING APPLES!

Barry: Mmhmmm hmmmfffhhhhd hnnmmhhh hmmmhmmm hmmmfffffhh ffhhhhd ffhhhmm?

Translation: I thought you said when it rained apples you'd die?

Paul: Really? Did she say that?

Me: *dancing in the "rain"*

Barry: Mmmhmmm hmmm mmmfffffhhh mffffhh.

Translation: She doesn't look dead to me.

Paul: *grumbling under his breath*

Me: Well that was the coolest thing ever. THANKS MYOMI-CHAN! And aloha Emo Princess Addie! I'll make sure to tell Barry now!

Barry: Mmmfh?

Me: Addie wanted me to tell you she thinks you're, and I quote, "SO HAWT and too sexy for (your) fines!"

Barry: …

Me: I'll take that silence as an appreciative gesture! There you go Addie! Sorry he can't say more, but if he says one more word about fines, I was about to blow his head off with my bazooka! So I figured this would work out better for everyone!

Paul: I'm good with the duct tape. It's somewhat quieter. Now there's only one more obstacle…

Me: Good point! *slaps duct tape over his mouth*

Paul: *slowly peels it back off* Like I didn't see that coming…

Me: *laughing anyway* Who cares? It makes me happy! And hey! Addie! Sure! You can be in the chat! Well, if you want to be in the actual chat you'd have to wait a little while for the contest to be over, but if you want to just be here on the show with us, PM me and we'll work something out! It'll be so much fun! ^_^

Paul: Arceus…then there would be TWO of them…

Me: Hehehehehehehe!

Barry: Mmmfh?

Translation: Mmmfh?

Me: NO! texancoconut51, why? No die hard Lexi and Paul shipping! We only do Paul bashing here!

Paul: As if that's not obvious already. But you know, maybe your reviewers are getting sick of you "bashing" on me all the time. Maybe you SHOULD start being nicer.

Me: *blinks* But…but…but that would be creepy…

Paul: I'm just saying…

Me: *scoots away from Paul* I'm going to ignore you and pretend that you don't exist for a moment. I just got an Arceus-awful image in my head. I'm going to talk to Allie-cat 83 now! Allie-chan (may I call you Allie-chan?)! Yay! Record the happy Paul! It shall scar the world! And don't worry! I didn't want to do anything TOO crazy this round, but in the future I might make Paul do some even crazier stuff for my awesome reviewers! Anything to keep you guys happy!

Paul: Right. Happy reviewers is all we hear about here. It's annoying.

Me: Ignoring! For my sanity's sake! ByTheWayThisCakeIsGreat! Oh my goodness! No sleep? Over three days? I'M SORRRRRRRRRYYY! Oh, but no, dish soap most certainly does NOT taste good…at all. And though it SMELLS like something citrus-y or fruity or something delicious, it certainly does NOT taste delicious. False sense, really. Thank you for the virtual peanut butter, though! That's a new one! And yay! I'm a butternut squash (whatever that is)!

Paul: Seriously. What in the name of Arceus goes ON in that head of yours?

Me: At the moment, a bonfire of flaming mosquitoes, a bit of bacon bits arguing over what a butternut squash is (the vegetables are winning), and a conga line of dancing trees…well actually it's a conga line of spruces…the northern pines are doing the salsa (go figure) and the oaks are sitting this one out…something about being old…oh! And a Jigglypuff with your haircut…but I think that's because of Allie-chan's review…

Paul: I'm sorry I asked.

Barry: Mmmfhmfffhhh?

Me: Sorry, didn't catch that.

Barry: *sighs* Mmmm hmmm fhhhhffff?

Me: Nooooope. Not happening. So I'll just move on! Emzilla! Take care of our Disclaimer, okay! It's too crazy in here still for me to come and collect the little guy…gave him nightmares for a week last Tuesday…

Paul: The swimming pool of strawberry milk was YOUR idea, I should add.

Me: And I should add…wait! I'm supposed to be ignoring you until the costume time! Don't talk to me right now!

Paul: Bu—

Me: La la la! I'm not listening!

Paul: *about to say something else when a Victini randomly falls form the sky and lands on him*

Me: Yay! Thank you AzelfZekrom for lending me your Victini! Good job Victoria!

Victoria: *smiles and coos*

Me: And thanks for the goodies! I loves the caramel apple and the smoothie! And the rainbow paint was JUST what I needed for phase four of my seventy-two phase plan!

Paul: *shoving Victoria off of him* For WHAT?

Me: Noooothing! *evil smile* And don't hurt Victoria! She's a rental! Kind of! Whatever you would call this little borrowing thing we've got going on!

Paul: Why are you borrowing peoples' Pokémon again?

Me: *shrugs* I dunno, really. They just randomly lend them to me! Most of the time to help me annoy you!

Paul: Of course.

Me: Hah! See? I TOLD you annoying you wasn't getting boring!

Paul: Not yet, anyway. But it will!

Me: That's what you think! But it NEVER will! Muahahahahahaha!

Paul: Well why don't you ask them?

Me: Huh?

Paul: If you're sure that being mean to me is what they want, then why don't you ask your reviewers if they agree? After all, you're the one always saying you need to "please the reviewers at whatever the cost."

Me: So...what are you saying here?

Paul: Do another poll.

Me: A poll? A poll on whether or not I'm too mean to you?

Paul: It's the only way to know for sure.

Me: Hmph. Fine! Okay, whatever. You hear that, reviewers? Apparently, I'm creating a new mini-poll on my profile. So please go check it out and vote so we can resolve this issue if I'm being too mean to Paul!

Barry: Mfhhmmms hmm mhhhff ffffhhhhmmm mhhf hmm ffhh...

Translations: Reviewers have gone either way so far...

Me: That is true...okay! Then this will settle it! We'll just see in the poll what the reviewers think! But I'm confident in them! :D

Paul: So you say...

Me: Hmph.

*random bell rings*

Me: HAHA! YES! Now that that's settled, you know what this means!

Paul: …actually I have no idea.

Me: It's time for me to award one of my reviewers with The Funniest Review Award!

Paul: NO! I don't care WHAT you threaten, I WILL NOT DO IT!

Me: Oh yes you will because if you don't… *whispers something very secretive to him*

Paul: *eyes widen* Fine…I'll do it… *disappears into a back room*

Me: *smirking* I knew that would work. *clears through* Ahem! I must say it was a SUPER hard choice! There were so many hilarious reviews that had me laughing super-duper hard! But in the end, I had to choose one! So! Ladies and Gentlemen! I shall now present one reviewer with the honor of having the funniest review!

Barry: Hmmhhhm?

Translation: Honor?

Me: Shush Barry. You're ruining the moment! Ahem! And the winner is…SAKURA ICHIGO MORIHIKO! YAYZ! Congratulations! Your three minute babbling nonsense paid off as I pictured the entire scene in my head! And now, for your viewing enjoyment…

Paul: *voice comes from the back room* Do I HAVE to do this?

Me: Yeppers!

Paul: *steps out of the back room in a giant Pichu costume and…wearing a SMILE! (le gasp!)* I'm going to kill you, Lexi.

Me: That's not what you're supposed to say.

Paul: *gives me a death glare before putting the smile back on (ah!) and saying in the bubbliest, happiest, cheeriest voice he ever used in his life* Sakura Ichigo Morihiko! Thank you so much for you super funny review! It made us all laugh so hard! *does happy dance as he leaves the room that kinda resembles a rooster stumbling around a chicken coup*

Me: …

Barry: …

Me: You know, I am now regretting this. I thought the scariest thing I had ever seen was my male cousin trying to dance like Beyonce…but this might just beat it…

Barry: Hmmfh?

Translation: Might?

Me: No…you're right. It definitely does. Okay! So I'm glad that's over! But not to worry Sakura Ichigo Morihiko! If you were disappointed by that (or perhaps insanely creeped is the better word), then it's okay! Because I have to tell you PART TWO of your win! You get to secretly pick what Paul is going to do next! MUAHAHAHAHAHA! What I mean is this: send me a PM of something crazy or possibly life-threatening or totaling embarrassing, you get the drift, that you want Paul to do! Then, in the next chat, Paul will perform it! Muahahahaha! It'll be great! So PM me soon! And let your creativity have fun! I have faith in you! ^_^

Barry: *blinks*

Me: Now, I'm going to run like the wind before Paul gets back and tears my head off! *takes off out the door at full speed*

Paul: *stomps out of the back room, fuming*

Barry: *points out the door*

Paul: *takes off after me*

Barry: *sighs before struggling with the duct tape*

And that's the end…FOR NOW!

Down to business, OOH! That's it! All votes are IN and the voting is now closed on who is going to win the big contest! I know I had said in the last chat that this would be the semi-final round, but I had forgotten the Pokémon only chat! My plan for the next two chats goes like this: the next one is the semi-final battle, where you get to see which two coordinators are in the final battle, and then the chat after that is the final battle, where you get to see who won! :D Good luck to everyone and you'll get to see in two chats who wins! This is so exciting!

And Sakura Ichigo Morihiko, I eagerly await your PM with Paul's next performance! XD

Oh, and check out my profile for that poll. I'm interested to see the result, I must say. I'm rather curious at what you devious little reviewer minds think! (Maybe I'm not being cruel enough...? Hehehehehe) I suppose we'll see! ;D

Thanks to everyone for reviewing! I'm signing off for now (hopefully for not as long as last time)!

- Lex

~NOZOMI!~