Author's Notes: 01.17.09
Wow, finally updated. Talk about taking so long. I feel so bad because I only gave you a short, filler chapter. Why? I'll explain at the end ;)
So, I couldn't find a good name for the chapter. So, yeah, pun intended.
Oops!! Was that a spoiler?! ;D *gasps*
And also, if I could have you see me right now, I'd be standing in a dark room, looking like a total scientist maniac, rubbing my hands and have lightning flashing in the background with a BOOM!!! While I go "MUA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!"
Why? Because Silver Leafx and I have finally AEPed the end chapters of this fic, which will be collaborating with Silver Leafx's "Unseen, Unheard, Unfelt" at the time. Oh. AEP stands for "Awesome Epic Planning" by the way. I feel so ebil right now. So ebil, I think I need Ki-nee-chan to scream bloody murder for me right now.
And you know what? You all will be in my trap if you fail to read "Unseen, Unheard, Unfelt".
So read it!! It's awesome!!!!
And also, I need like a LOT of OCs for the tournament coming up. If you gave me an OC, tell me, because I am running through reviews and Pms (god, I need to clean out my Inbox) and I'm sorry that it's a minor part, but after the tournament which I pack in ocs there will be no more parts for OCs.
I mean, come on, even a movie needs extras, right?
Besides that, I hope you all check out my, I mean, Silver Leafx's forum which I moderate, called "Grey Hat, Purple Scarf". It's totally wicked.
And Woo!! Belief at Dawn's Birthday is coming up!! How should I celebrate? Review suggestions!!
Now, enjoy!!!
Chapter 37: It's October!
Seizonsha Trials
Seizonsha Trials are annual tournaments that are hosted among nine regions. Since 1970, these regions have been hosting a myriad variety of tournaments and competitions each year to challenge fellow trainers, breeders, coordinators, and more. Every Fall, each region sets up its own trial, whether it may be battling or racing, or another competition of some sort. These trials are usually challenger-friendly and are suitable for all ages.
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Logo
Representing the Seizonsha Trials is the Ninetales, each one of its tails representing the hosting regions. The tails are colored each a different color and symbol to represent each region, and is usually following this order: Red circle, gray diamond, brown cross, pink heart, blue pentagon, yellow crescent moon, green clover, purple club, and orange star, representing Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Orre, Fiorre, Almia, Fuwa, and Yori respectively.
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The following is the list of trials held for each year. Click the link of the year for page view.
Yoshi sighed looking down the long list of consecutive years from 1970 to 2009. I was looking over his shoulder, my elbow on his chair, watching as he took his finger and scrolled down the roller of the mouse, the screen moving down the list rapidly. He clicked on the blue link for "2009" and the page opened.
"Wow, people have got to get better hobbies," I muttered as Yoshi waited on the site. It was slow, very slow, and the internet café charged a lot for it too. Yoshi tapped his finger on the mouse impatiently, and as a bell rung the entrance of a customer, we turned briefly to see Riri skipping in, Broly slowly walking in tow.
"Hey, what's up?" I muttered to Riri, who took the seat of the desk beside Yoshi to sit down. Little did she know someone was going to sit in it, and he just crashed to the floor, "and please don't say it's the sky."
"No hard feelings," Broly briefly muttered to him, not caring to help him up.
"Nope!! It's the ceiling!" Riri giggled as I sighed, "So, what you two looking at?" Riri sat on the chair backwards, her arms and chin on the back of it, "Porn?"
"Yea, Slinky, I'm looking at naked chicks stripping and dancing against poles," Yoshi muttered sarcastically, still waiting for the page to load. Riri gave a smirk.
"So THAT'S the kind of porn you like? Interesting, never knew that," Riri snickered her reply as Yoshi rolled his eyes. Broly raised an eyebrow.
"There are types of porn?" he mumbled, "Nothing like that was said in my new book…"
"You mean your new book about socializing in your sex life?" Yoshi let out a laugh in his throat, "Dude, that is messed up on SO many levels."
"Well, I find it quite useful," Broly looked up in thought, "as it gives tips on what or what not to say."
"Tip number one, don't talk at all," Yoshi grinned, "Finally, the page is up!!"
We all turned to the computer screen, in the corner was the cartoon of a Ninetales facing forward with its tails fanned out, colored different colors and had prints of different symbols on it. The text loaded slowly, but soon we could all read it.
2009 Seizonsha Trials
The Seizonsha Trials of 2009 are taking place between September 15th to October 30th, depending on each region's trial.
Kanto will be hosting the most recent trial, Trial Virtual, where challengers are put to the test in the new Battle Sims, and compete using their virtualized teams against others. Hosted by the Poké Tech Academy.
Johto will be hosting Trial Gold, where challengers are put to the test of patience and memory with easy to compete contests in mine digging, underground battles, gold finding, and more. Hosted by Victory Road.
Hoenn will be hosting Trial Sport, where challengers and their Pokemon join others in intensified sports. Included is football with the use of a Golem instead of a soccer ball, three hundred mile sprints, and more. Hosted by the Slateport Dojo.
Sinnoh will be hosting Trial Sled, where the cold region will take on the frost with downhill Empoleon sledding! Challengers are to bring their own Empoleon. Hosted by Snowpoint City Gym.
Orre is hosting Trial Beat, where challengers are determined by not their strength, but tempo and skill, in an all new Pokemon Dance Revolution. Hosted by Orre Pokemon Ranger Academy.
Fiorre will be hosting Trial Labyrinth, where challengers and their Pokemon are put in a giant maze. Battle until you are the only one left, or reach the trophy with the help of your memory, guts, and knowledge, in the Maze of Wits. Hosted by Gardener Williams.
Almia will be hosting Trial Survivor, where challengers are put on a stranded island and left to survive against wild Pokemon, other challengers, and nature itself!! Hosted by Stranded Island.
Fuwa will be hosting Trial Pasture, where challengers are put up against a collection of mini contests. Included are Flower Picking contests, race to find the golden rose in a field of flowers, and more! Hosted by Queen Anne's Lace.
Yori will be hosting Trial Snow, where challengers are pushed to the limit in winter wonderlands. Mini games are held in rounds. Included are Pokemon Racing, Sneasel Hunting, and more. Hosted by Haro Snow Town.
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"Hey, I didn't know that Yori had stuff like this…" I muttered to myself. Riri nodded in satisfaction, and so did Yoshi.
"When are Yori's and Fuwa's?" Riri asked, and Yoshi scrolled down the page even more.
"Yori's is…October 3rd, and Fuwa's is October 25th," he soon gave an answer, "Yori's is coming up fast…"
"What's the prize?" I muttered. Yoshi scrolled down the screen again.
"Um… says here 'The grand prize is a one of kind Togepi Egg and a rare Shiny Stone, or a male Tyrogue and a Mach Brace'…lame," he rolled his eyes, "I like the prizes for the Kanto one. Either Scyther and a Metal Coat, or an Eevee with a choice of stones."
"Pfff. I already have an Eevee," I muttered lowly.
"Eevees are so overrated too," Riri added, "Cute, but bleh."
"Talking about the Scyther here, peoples," Yoshi rolled his eyes, "Anyway, too late now. It's already the first of October."
"We only got two days to get to Haro Snow Town!?!" I jolted up, "Let's hurry!!!"
"It's going to take a day just to get to Yori, Kid," Yoshi closed the window and got out of his seat, towering over me with his height, "Besides, I don't feel like the cold today."
"If ya'll want to hurry, better get on the ship setting for Haro right now."
The four of us turned to see an athletic girl walking towards us, a smirk on her face. She wore a black long-sleeved shirt, a blue bandana around her neck, carpenter pants, worn down sneakers and had messy dark hair that went with hazel eyes.
"Tobi!!" I cried and gave a large wave.
"Sup, Anything-you-want? How are you?" she muttered with a smirk, her hands slipping into her pockets.
"Huh?"
"You did say I could call you 'Anything you want'…" she gave half a laugh, "Enjoying Cinni Fest so far?"
"Erm!" I gave a large smile, "The haunted house was okay, but the scariest thing here was that competition I entered."
"Hmm… I heard that the Dratini was stolen," Tobi eyed Riri for the moment, "Wonder what happened."
"It was?" I looked over to Riri, who put her finger to her lips as a gesture to keep quiet. I turned back to Tobi, "Hey, you should come with us to Haro."
"I'll go if you battle me again," Tobi snickered, "Not many good trainers around recently. I'm thinking about going to Lavender Town to see a friend of mine, just for a battle. But, he can wait."
"Oh…" I twisted my lips, glancing at my bag to my side, "Hey, why don't you battle Yoshi? I've never seen him lose before, I bed he'll give you a nice battle."
Tobi took a moment to glance at the other three. She looked up in thought before muttering, "Deal. Who's Yoshi?"
"The incredible me," Yoshi took a step forward and leaned in towards Tobi's face, showing off his height, "If you aren't afraid, of course."
"Geez, just because she said she never saw you lose doesn't mean you have to get all cocky," Riri mumbled, her arms crossing over her chest, "Acting like you're all that."
"Shut up," Yoshi threw a glare over to Riri, "Let me have my moment."
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"Double KO battle, two Pokemon each, no items, no time limit," Tobi smirked as she pulled out her Pokéball. We were on the beach of Cinnabar Island, and tourists and locals were watching us with curiosity. Riri was pulling out some aluminum foil to reflect light, tanning her face, shades already ready, and Broly was fanning himself with his new book. I was holding Riolu in my arms, the small blue Pokemon already cheering his master with excitement.
"Sounds good to me," Yoshi smirked back, pulling off his black jacket and throwing it off to the side before pulling a Pokéball from his belt, "Let's do this, Quilava!!"
"Come on out, Flicker!!"
"What do you know, their main Pokemon," I let out a sigh, which came with a snicker from Riri.
"Yoshi is so predictable," she muttered, "He always sends Quilava out first, which usually does the trick, so his other Pokemon don't fight as much. Because of that, his other Pokemon are far weaker, and because his other Pokemon are far weaker, he uses Quilava."
"And… you know this because…?" I looked over to her. Riri adjusted her shades lightly; head still up at the sun.
"I do some research when they train," she muttered, "I've also been watching Broly train, and he seems to favor his Ivysaur a lot more than his other Pokemon. I'm thinking that it's his first Pokemon, or a Pokemon that went through something emotional with him."
"Wow, you sure are nosey," I turned to the battle.
Wait, where's the battle?
Yoshi and Tobi were stopped by two teenagers, both vaguely familiar. The boy was tall, with wild blond hair and dark blue eyes. He was wearing a simple black t-shirt and red running shorts to go with sneakers, and he pulled the scarf from his neck due to the heat. The girl leading him did the same with her white scarf, revealing a blue shirt and black skirt for her outfit. She had waist-long brown hair and bright green eyes. To me, she was a very feminine copy of Yoshi. At the newcomer's sides were a Leafeon and Glaceon, trotting in the hot sand.
"Angel!!" the boy grumbled lightly, "We can't just barge in!!"
"Sure we can, the battle hasn't started after all," the girl muttered in reply. Then it clicked. These two were both at the Deep Sea Competition thing, Angelica being the girl with the Milotic and the boy, Markus, the one with the Empoleon that trapped me in that whirlpool.
"What is this?" Tobi threw a glare at the two. Angel simply sneered and gave a small smile.
"If ya'll are going to have a double battle, why not take things to the next level?" she pulled out a Pokéball and began throwing it up repeatedly in a taunting manner, glancing between Yoshi and Tobi, "Me and Markus versus you and that cutie over there."
"Pfff. Cutie," Riri crumpled up her aluminum foil with a large, forced grin, her eyes not visible because of her shades, "Hey, you four, how 'bout this?"
"R-Riri!!" I followed Riri down to the four trainers, who were watching with confusion. Riri just had to poke her nose in everything. Riri took a stand proudly, and took off her shades in such a cliché matter it was as if she was doing it for a photo shoot.
"Yoshi and Tobi against Markus and this girl that no one cares about," Riri threw a smirk to a glaring Angel, "The rules will be three Pokemon each, double KO battle, one item each, no revives, no time limit. Winner pays for dinner. Or lunch. Whenever I feel hungry."
"How do you know how to set so many things for rules?" I whispered to her. She shrugged lightly and muttered, "I watched a lot of Pokemon battle shows with my sister growing up."
"I like that," Tobi gave a smile and began walking over beside Yoshi, "Don't get so many interesting battles here after all."
"Hmph. I wonder why," Angel muttered and threw out her Pokéball, "Let's show them, Milly!!"
A large mermaid fish formed from the red mist-like flames, towering over the rest of us. Its scales shined in the bright light. It was her Milotic.
"Ugh, what's with you dragging me into battles. I thought you only did contests!!" Markus ran up to Angel's side, his Leafeon in tow. He turned to the Pokemon with a sigh, "Okay, you know what to do, Leaf."
"Leaf!!" the Leafeon bolted forward, tiny against Angel's giant Milotic. Riri nodded with satisfaction and ran back to where we were before, not wanting to get pinned from the fight with our backs to the sea. I followed her, Riolu squirming in my arms, and as she saw everyone was ready, Riri yelled, "Alright, since I set the rules I'll be the referee."
"That's a surprise. Who guessed she would be so nosey?" Yoshi threw a taunting smirk over to Riri, who glared, "Eh Scars," he nudged Tobi, the name most likely referring to the many scars on Tobi's arms and face, "You know what you're doing, right?"
"Of course you dim wit," Tobi rolled her eyes, "I've seen your Pokemon on that boat to Fuschia. Pretty good, I gotta say, but unless you haven't improved, my Pokemon are much better."
"I train every day, F-Y-I. My Pokemon are in such good shapes, you could call them pentagons and hexagons."
"Wow. Forget your Pokemon, you need better jokes," Tobi rolled her eyes, "And my name's October Ravins. Don't call me Scars, please."
"I'll call you whatever I want," Yoshi turned to the Leafeon and Milotic charging in, "Heads up! Here they come!!"
"I didn't even say 'Battle Begin!' yet!!" Riri shouted, stomping her feet.
"No one cares about you!!" Yoshi shouted without looking away from Quilava, "Let's go!! Rollout attack!!!"
*Ok, the reason I didn't put in the battle is because I have this guttish feeling that it's gonna be LONG!!! And EPIC!! I haven't written a battle lately, hope im not getting rusty. For battle tips and more, visit my forum!!
And also, both Markus and Angel belong to "Legendary Fairy"
October (haha. The pun) belongs to "GrAcEoFaPaNdA"
Ps. Grace, you need a penname that isn't so hard to type. ;)
Look forward to an epic chapter full of battling!! Also, don't forget suggestions on what I should do for "Belief at Dawn" 's birthday!! On January 25th!!