Rival Destinies: Ricka Vs Hydie

(Rei and Pichu look at the sky as Ricka and Shun aim a Poké Ball at each other.)

One swiftly running arrow of power! (Ricka sighs at the amount of paper work.)

One supple arrow of great bravery! (Rei smiles as she feeds trainers' Pokémon.)

One thoughtful arrow of outspoken risk! (Shun rubs his head as he finishes his work.)

That makes up the three of us together! (The three stand in front of Constant Box.)

Cross the green mountains and remove the white clouds from the sky. (Ricka and Yuri look at Fudan City.)

Let's colorfully push through the wilderness, become an amazing arrow! (Rei swings in the forest with Pichu.)

Even if we suddenly turn around and are lost in this labyrinth, (Mawile cries and clings onto Shun's hand.)

There's no way that we'll be separated from each other! (Shun smiles sadly as his body begins to fade away.)

Sometimes I can no longer see the road, and I don't know where to go... (Ricka hold's Shun's vest close.)

But you will always be by my side! (Rei hugs Ricka as an image of Shun reaches out to her.)

Even the bright sun is hidden by the dark clouds sometimes, (Yuri looks at Shiny Mawile in sorrow.)

But meetings will always bring light to the day! (Yuri hugs him, both Deceiver Pokémon blushing.)

One burning arrow of secrets! (Mewtwo fuses with Shun's body.)

Two competitive arrows of strength! (Hotaru and her team face off against Rei and her team.)

Three helpful arrows of friendship! (Articuno, Mew, and Celebi fly by the daycare.)

So the heart will never break! (Etta watches Ricka from a distance, smiling softly)

Aim forward as an amazing arrow! (Rei smiles as her team gathers with her.)

Shine greater than now as a bright arrow! (Ricka smirks as she looks at the sky above.)

Shoot toward your dream! (Shun closes his eyes as his hand fades on his uniform.)

Two Poké Balls, each thrown from their respective trainers, landed in the center of the battleground. This battleground which had seen many a battle in its day. Both for glory, and for learning. But, right now, it's nothing but glory. Though, one had her eyes peeled solely to learn.

Rei used to muse about challenging her sister on equal footing, even though she knew such a thing wouldn't happen for years. But here, on this battlefield, she watched as her sister faced down her challenger. It was a woman who was equal to her in age and even resemblance, though they were two completely different people. Still, connected by blood.

Rei could barely contain her excitement. Her older sister, the woman she thought for the longest was impervious, was about to face her rival. The woman now known as Hydie Vermillion. Oh, Rei could barely hold herself still; that's why Bayleef kept her vines down on her body. In fact, all of her Pokémon were watching. What Pokémon would be their first?

"Ferro!" a beast echoed on Ricka's end.

Steel/Grass, looking like a giant steel Thorn Pod. It stood on three long, vinyl, spiky legs, stretched from the top of its body, allowing it to stand on this field. Eyes, yellow, glared toward the enemy that stood before it. Yes, the enemy that stood before it. More like hovered, above the ground. One with burning wings that spewed ember lights.

"TAAAAALOOOOOON!" shouted the Scorching Pokémon, as it hovered in the sky.

The wings of Hydie's Talonflame flapped ever so powerfully, causing glittering embers to spread from its wings. Rei's eyes seemed to glow as she stared up to the mighty Pokémon. A Pokémon from Kalos, all the way over here. If it weren't for the fact that they were – technically – trespassing and no one else was around, then surely a crowd would be growing around the two.

"Bad show," Hydie mocked, "Again a failed first Pokémon sent out by the mighty Ricka Constant!" her eyes suddenly hardened into glares, "Phoenix; Flare Blitz!"

Hydie's Talonflame suddenly dashed high into the sky, appearing like a burning red light. It then performed a loop, before dropping to the air. Wind and dust was whipped up like a hurricane by Phoenix's powerful wings, as he dashed for his foe at full-speeds. At the same time, his body was set ablaze with flames, as he cleared the distance between himself and his foe in a matter of seconds. But Ricka was not to be outdone.

"Fortitudo!" she yelled at her Ferrothorn, "Protect!"

Ricka's Ferrothorn suddenly flashed like light, fortifying his defenses to impervious levels. His body and Phoenix's body clashed into one another, triggering a powerful tremor that traveled through the earth. Rei covered her eyes to stop herself from being blinded by the hit, while the two Pokémon roared at one another.

But it was ultimately fruitless. Phoenix, as strong as he was, just couldn't shatter Fortitudo's defenses. The two Pokémon were thrown back by the collision they had with on another; Fortitudo spun on his three limbs before sliding to a stop, while Phoenix recoiled in air with his wings. When Rei stared up, her eyes saw a battlefield with fire floating through the wind. Both Ricka and Hydie held these stone-cold glares on one another, while they both stood behind their Pokémon.

"You bitch," Hydie snarled, "You knew that blow should've taken your Ferrothorn out..."

"Course I did," Ricka admitted, "But I tend to learn from the battles we've had, Hydie. Just like you do..." she suddenly made a 'come hither' motion with her hands, "So c'mon; stop wasting my time and launch your second attack... I'm waiting..."

Hydie's eyes slid into a squint, no doubt caused by Ricka's cocky manner. She once more raised her hand and pointed at Fortitudo, wondering what sick plan her cousin had in mind. She too had learned from their last fight, as they always should. So she knew things would be much different from the last bout. It was time to egg her cousin on, but to keep her distance.

"Phoenix! Flamethrower!" Hydie commanded.

"Fortitudo! Gyro Ball!" Ricka yelled back.

Phoenix dashed for his foe again, beak opening wide. He spewed from his mouth a torrent of flames that threatened to do away with Fortitudo's body. But Ricka's command came with a reason. Fortitudo began to spin, faster and faster, his body turning as silver as the steel he was. But the spin also seemingly controlled the flames. Instead of touching his body, the powerful winds Fortitudo whipped up with his body caused the flames to spin around him like a pillar, protecting him. Phoenix ceased his blazing assault upon realizing, retreating to the front of his stunned master.

"I see," Hydie murmured, "So you have learned... then what are you going to do, hm? I highly doubt you've taught that Pokémon of yours any moves that can take Phoenix down! He's much too fast to be hit by your slow as hell Pokémon!"

"That may be true," Ricka stated as Fortitudo came to a stop, making the fire fall, "But you'll never know until the battle's over, now will you? So why don't you try again, Hydie? Hit me with your best shot; fire away!"

"You're damn straight," Hydie grumbled, "Phoenix! Flare Blitz!"

Once more, Phoenix flew into the sky, looped back, and dashed for his enemy. And once again, Ricka watched him do so. But instead of commanding for Protect, she instead called for something else.

"Fortitudo! Sandstorm!"

Ricka's Ferrothorn began to whip his tendrils around, causing a powerful storm of sands to erupt into the air. Still on fire, Phoenix dove headfirst into the sandstorm. Upon entering it however, he found himself lost in the burning sands. They struck him left and right, up and down, confusing and disorienting him all the while. Phoenix found it impossible to continue flying, before his eyes fell upon the steel basilisk body of his foe.

"FEEEERRRROOOOO!"

Phoenix's eyes widened. Next, all he felt was a very, very, painful slam to his face. Stars filled his vision next, as well as blank darkness. From the outside of the storm looking in, Rei and Hydie watched as her Talonflame was thrown out in defeat. Phoenix collapsed on the ground before Hydie's feet, rolling on the ground before coming to a complete stop. The Scorching Pokémon attempted to stand, but he just couldn't. He fell, eyes swirls, completely defeated. Shortly after, the sandstorm Fortitudo created died out, revealing the Thorn Pod Pokémon beneath.

"Feeeerrrr," Fortitudo growled in triumph as he stared upon his defeated enemy.

"So you have been training," Hydie commented, as she withdrew Phoenix's Poké Ball, "Because I seriously remember the opposite happening every time we have this fight. I usually when, or you tell Fortitudo to use Explosion in a failed attempt at revenge killing me."

"Yeah, not this time," Ricka stated, "I don't want another Explosion/Fly debacle to happen. Those losses are always the worse..." she then settled her eyes into a glare, "Send out your next Pokémon, Hydie. I don't want you to waste any more of my fucking time here..."

"Oh shut the hell up, Ricka," Hydie growled as she withdrew her next Pokémon, "We both know this is as far as Fortitudo goes before he's knocked the fuck out. Hitchan! Kick this things ass!"

Hydie threw out her next Poké Ball, where it flashed open in the heavens. What fell on the battlefield was a tall, slender, humanoid creature. It constantly bobbed and weaved on too feet, its frilly skirt flowing through the wind. Fists were covered in boxing gloves, or maybe, those were its fists. Whatever the case may be, it was a boxer of a Pokémon. One that could swiftly defeat foes with its amazing punches.

"Hittmooo!" shouted Hydie's Hitmochan, as he prepared for the oncoming battle.

"Oh... shit..." Ricka grumbled.

"Oh shit indeed!" Hydie added with a smile, "Hitchan! Fire Punch!"

Hitchan stopped his constant motion of leaping from foot to foot. Instead, he stared at Fortitudo with eyes that slid into a glare. In the next instant, he vanished. In doing so, Ricka's Ferrothorn caused his sandstorm to grow again, defending him. Only, there was no defending against this powerful Hitmochan. The Punching Pokémon effortless made his way through the storm, dodging all the powerful blobs of sediment tossed his way. He had eyes for one and one only.

"HIIIITMOOOOO!" he roared, flaming fist finding its stunned target.

BOOOOOOOOM! Yeah. That's the sound.

Hitchan's flaming fist found Fortitudo's body. And in doing so, the power of the attack caused the wind in the area to expand. Fortitudo's sandstorm was blown away, all because of Hitchan's one powerful attack. But that's not all. Despite the pain caused by Fortitudo's body, Hitchan forced his flaming fist deeper into his body. The burning attack set the Ferrothorn's body ablaze, causing a roar of pain. The Iron Pod Pokémon stepped back on his three tendrils before falling over in absolute defeat. Hitchan held his fist there for a moment or two, before pulling back.

"Hitmooo..." he growled, while Fortitudo was trapped in the light of Ricka's Poké Ball.

So this was the power of Ricka's rival. That's what Rei thought to herself in awe. Watching as the two woman went toe-to-toe like this, it inspired the child. There was just something about watching her sister fight that seemed to invigorate Rei. After all, it was rare for her to watch Ricka battle, but to battle so intensely like this? The last time this happened must have been at the tournament so long ago. When she faced Pyrus for the win. Yeah, that's what it felt like. But on a more personal level. Only, this was just the beginning. No telling what Hydie and her Pokémon, currently Hitchan, would do.

Ricka wasn't finished yet of course, but she knew the trouble Hitchan brought to the field. She needed a Pokémon that could perfectly match the blasted boxer. Damn Hydie and her incessant need on training these powerhouses. The woman wasn't deterred however, as she shuffled to withdraw her next Poké Ball. Smirking, she knew everything was going to be alright.

"Alright! Vorpal!" she shouted as she threw out her next Poké Ball, "Dust this bitch!"

Ricka tossed it out, unleashing the next Pokémon she owned. The capsule device snapped open, where it flashed bright like lights. When the lights died out. Replacing it, a sword and a shield that hovered in the air. It hovered in the air in such a mysterious fashion, completely sheathed yet ready for battle.

"Aegissss," whispered Vorpal as she hovered about.

"What the fuck!?" Hydie shouted, "When the hell did you get a fucking Aegislash!?"

"Eh, ya'know," Ricka said with a smirk, as she pushed hair behind her ear, "It's neither here nor there. I just picked Vorpal here up."

"And I'll knock her down," Hydie retorted, before she pointed with her hand, "Hitchan! Fire Punch!"

Once more, the Hitmochan lifted his fist, causing it to erupt into flames. Eyes sliding into a squint, he suddenly dashed for the stoic Aegislash before him. Meanwhile, Ricka gained an insidious smirk.

"Vorpal! Queen's Shield!"

The Aegislash's eye slid into a glare, while she rose her shield up high. At the same time, Hitchan rose his fist to punch his foe. But before he could, blue hexagonal lights erupted from Vorpal's shield, creating a wall between herself and her foe. Hitchan's fist slammed against the shield, where he was suddenly filled with this depressing aura. Hitchan, for some reason, found his morale dropping quickly. He pulled back his fists and leaped back, feeling his resolve for battle become weak. All the while, Vorpal was protected from his blazing fist and was completely unscathed.

"Aegisss," she moaned again in her ghastly manner.

"Oh... damn that King's Shield," Hydie said as she watched Hitchan return to his battling demeanor, though not as invigorated as he was before, "I'm not done with you yet, Ricka! The chances of you using King's Shield again is low at best!"

"I know," the redhead replied, "So why don't you attempt something else, huh?"

"Damn straight I will," Hydie growled, "Hitchan! Bullet Punch!"

Even though he appeared to be shaken in his will, the Punching Pokémon immediately headed his master's called. Eyes sliding into a squint, Hitchan dashed for his foe with fists turned a shimmering silver. Vorpal rose her shield, right when Hitchan struck her. The sound of clashing steel echoed out, as sparks were produced. Hitchan's fists constantly slammed against Vorpal's body, causing very little damage to her otherwise impervious body. Even when Hitchan delivered a machine gun flurry of punches, he just couldn't break Vorpal's body!

"Now!" Ricka shouted, "Vorpal! Counter with Sacred Sword!"

When Hitchan delivered one more punch, Vorpal forced him back. In doing so, she quickly switched her body up. From a sheathed blade, to a sword and shield. She hovered back in the air, before raising high with her blade aimed toward his enemy. She spun a few times, causing the air to roar like it was being cut. In the next moment, she dropped her blade upon Hithcan's body.

If this were any kind of violent battle, surely blood would have been drawn.

"HITMOOOO!?" Hitchan shouted as he was suddenly slammed to the earth.

He gripped his chest in pain, right where the slash occurred. Though not defeated, Hitchan really wanted to just lay there. After all, he was just slashed in the chest by a Aegislash. Those things hurt. The fact that he remained conscious was a true testament to his defensive skills, honestly.

And yet, even though his entire body told him not to, Hitchan got back on his feet. He stood up tall and rose his fists, ready to return to the battle. All the while, Ricka chuckled. She found this to be hilarious, honestly.

"I hope you have something else to go on with," the redhead claimed, "Because this match sooooo is not in your favor," she then pointed forward, and bent forward a bit, while her eyes slid into a powerful glare, "Vorpal! Hitchan's on dying feet! Shadow Sneak!"

Her eyes quickly turned into a glare once more, as she sent a slash that triggered darkness around her body. She quickly sank into the earth and traveled on the ground, eventually beneath Hitchan's feet. He looked down to the shadow in terror, where it suddenly appeared behind him. Vorpal rose from the darkness, rose her blade and prepared to strike. So why was Hydie smiling.

Vorpal's blade fell, but it was stopped by Hitchan's wrist. He blocked the slash, to Ricka, Vorpal, and Rei's surprise.

"You were always hasty, Ricka!" Hydie claimed, "Tryin' to get that kill all nice and fast, didn't ya! I knew it from the beginning! So I had Hitchan detect that blow! And with it in attack mode, that things defenses must be piss poor, huh!?"

"You motherfucker," Ricka growled, "Vorpal! Get out of there!"

"Not so fast! Hitchan! Vacuum Wave!"

Vorpal attempted escape by flying away, but she suddenly found it impossible too. The wind in the area had suddenly shifted, and began moving toward Hitchan. Because of this, Vorpal herself was being attracted toward the Punching Pokémon.

"The hell are you doing!?" Ricka yelled, "Vorpal's half ghost! That Vacuum Wave won't affect her!"

"Then why are you scared, Ricka?" Hydie asked in an uppity fashion, "I think it's cuz you know what's really gonna happen! Hitchan! Fire Punch!"

Hitchan continued to pull back with Vacuum Wave, causing Vorpal to fly closer and closer. When she stared down toward her enemy, she watched as his fist turn into a blistering red fire-ball. Hitchan pulled back his fist while he continued to attract Vorpal, and then launched a punch as strong as physically possible.

Hitchan's Fire Punch clashed with Vorpal's body. It was super effective. The blow sent her flying sky-high, before she crashed into the ground near her Trainer's body. Ricka stared down to Vorpal, watching as the Royal Sword Pokémon attempted to hover back up, but just couldn't. Damn that fucking Hitmochan.

"See! You can get new and shiny Pokémon, but that doesn't mean a damn thing to me!" Hydie claimed while Ricka returned Vorpal to her Poké Ball, "So what's next, huh?"

"Oh, you know what's next," Ricka stated as she withdrew another Poké Ball, "Li-Li! Let's end this charade!"

Ricka cocked her hand back, only to throw the capsule forward. It snapped open, flashed brilliantly, and released her next Pokémon. The being landing on the ground was tall, with long yet tender ears. She looked up to Hitchan, before making a scoffing manner and looking off in disappointment.

"Loooopuuuun," Li-Li said in a cocky manner, as if she were disappointed by what she saw.

"Oh well if it ain't your Lopunny whore," Hydie commented in annoyance, "I mean. Dammit..."

"Dammit indeed," Ricka replied, while Li-Li flicked her ears in a nonchalant manner before taking a battling stance, "Li-Li, your foe is near death, put him out of his misery. Retaliate!"

Li-Li once more brushed one of her large bunny ears out of her face. She did it slowly, really slow, while her eyes glared down upon Hitchan. The next moment, she seemingly vanished in a brown blur. Seriously, it was amazing how fast Lopunny's can be. For, one moment, he was gone like the wind. The next moment, she was right in front of him. Hitchan's eyes widened, but only for them to bulge when he felt all the air in his lungs escape him.

Li-Li's fist was in his gut, winding him completely. She rolled her eyes soon after and looked off, while the Hitmochan pulled himself from her fist. He stepped back in pain, completely stupefied by the blow he just suffered. Walking backwards, he tried to settle the rising pain within his entire body. Bile even grew within his throat, threatening to boil over and make him puke. All the while, Li-Li stood tall, moved one of her large ears behind her head, then crossed her arms.

"Lopunny?" she asked, wondering if he was going to continue this bout.

The answer was 'no'. Hitchan, still clenching his gut, fell to his knees, and then face planted himself into the dirt. Yeah, there was no way he could keep going. Fortunately, Hydie returned him to his Poké Ball, and placed said Poké Ball on her waist. She then looked back to the Lopunny that dared defied her and her Pokémon.

"Oh... fucking Li-Li," she scoffed in annoyance, "You just can't let this shit go, can you?" she withdrew her next Poké Ball so instinctively. She also gained a smirk, "I think you and I both know what's going to happen next, right? Ready for an old revival? Levie! Go!"

Hydie threw out her next Poké Ball. Boy, Rei couldn't wait to see who this 'Levie' was. So far, all the Pokémon Hydie sent out were amazing. A Talonflame, a Hitmochan, and now this! Whatever 'this' was. Whoever Levie was, it must have been important. After all, Ricka was already growling from rage.

The Poké Ball snapped open in a brilliant flash. The Pokémon that landed on the ground was surprisingly tall; as tall as Li-Li, in fact. A grassy being, with a bug-like body. Antennae shooting from its head, beady red eyes, and a lovely smile; its facial structure belied its powerful, for it owned powerful claws. How could it be the Nurturing Pokémon when it was so incredibly powerful?

"Leeeavaaaaan!" Levie, the Leavanny said with a smile as she waved at Li-Li.

Both Ricka and her Lopunny shared glances of anger and annoyance as they stared down to Levie. Her of all people; how fantastic. Fucking, Levie.

"Alright," Hydie said as Levie and Li-Li prepared themselves for battle, "Levie! Leaf Blade!"

Ya'know, over the long time Rei spent with Ricka, it made the child forget that Leaf Blade was a move not only known by Ace and Bayleef. Seriously, it was like her sister was the only person in the world who ever used the move. Ever. But here Levie was, dashing for her enemy; smile on her face. But her Leaf Blade was different from Ace's. Instead of creating a sword made of leaves, the leaves on her arms shot out and became sharper. She also cleared the distance between herself and her foe with ease, while Li-Li watched.

"Li-Li! Ice Beam!" Ricka commanded.

Li-Li slowly brushed an ear behind her hair; it obviously was a physically tick of hers. After, she placed her hand on her hip, then moved her hand up and aimed toward her foe. Her hand suddenly turned an icy-cold blue, while she pointed the palm of it toward her foe. The next instant, Li-Li fired a beam of pure ice toward her foe. It roared through the battlefield, freezing the area that ran beneath it. It covered Levie whole. The Ice Beam kept flying too, where it crashed into the side of the building, freezing the side of it in ice.

Li-Li dropped her hand while she gazed at her attack with eyes settled into glare. Once more, she brushed an ear from her face, slowly, as if scanning the field. Levie wasn't there. She wasn't frozen solid, nor was she trapped in the block of ice Li-Li created from her attack. Levie had just poof, vanished. And that alerted Li-Li; she knew the kind of anarchy the Leavanny was capable of.

"Leeeeaaaaaaav!" she heard slur through the battlefield, making her look left and right in search of her foe.

Having such petite and acute ears, the Bunny Pokémon was able to locate her foe. And she was right above her.

"LOPUNNY!?" Li-Li shouted in terror and surprise, when she stared up to her enemy, the Leavanny known as Levie.

The Nurturing Pokémon fell upon her with bladed hands, and slashed them in an 'X' manner upon Li-Li's body. The attack met her chest, throwing her back. Li-Li however bounced off her feet, and landed on all fours before her foe. Gripping at her chest, the Lopunny groaned from the pain caused to her by Levie's claws. Meanwhile, the Leavanny smiled and waved at her.

"Lea! Lea!" she said in a gentle manner, making Li-Li growl from anger and annoyance.

"Lolo! Punny!" she replied, making Levie's antennae twitch from confusion.

"Lea? Lea! Lea!" she suddenly got angry, "Vanny! Vanny! Vanny!"

Ricka and Hydie had no idea what the Pokémon were saying, but Rei did. All she could do was cover her face and blush from the adult words they were saying. It was embarrassing, and honestly, words they probably learned from their respective trainers.

"Levie!" Hydie shouted as she pointed her finger at her, "Leaf Blade!"

"Li-Li! Counter with Quick Attack!"

Li-Li dashed for her enemy in steps that could best be described as blurs. She would appear, disappear, reappear, disappear, all in speed lines, as she made the distance between herself and her foe grow smaller and smaller. At the same time, Levie dashed for her enemy. She once more caused leaves to shoot from her arms, and grow as sharp as knives. In one of her many reappearances, Li-Li stretched out her fist while Levie stretched out her hand.

They clashed within the center of the battlefield in a torrent of punches and kicks. Li-Li attempted to break Levie's defenses as best she could, while the Leavanny attempted to counterattack with slashes and blades. They could feel their hits landing – punches and kicks from Li-Li, bladed strikes from Levie – and yet neither of them came to a complete stop. Even when cuts were appearing on Li-Li's body, and body blows came to Levie; the duo just hated each other so much.

One of Li-Li's punches landed on Levie's face, while one of Levie's thrusts slashed into the Li-Li's side. The two finally broke away from each other, stepping back to produce distance. Levie's face stung, but she was still up for a battle. Li-Li on the other hand trailed her hands up and down her body, where upon she noticed a plethora of marks. Gazing down to her body, she saw injuries stare back. And for a being as vain as her, injuries are anything but good.

"Lopunny!?" she shouted in shock, "LOOPUUUNNNY!?"

"Li-Li, calm down!" Ricka stammered, as she watched her Pokémon shake around in terror.

Too late! Lopunny glared at her foe, as she shook and jittered. Li-Li was pissed now, which actually made Pichu quake in her little feet. This was the kind of visage owned by Pokémon much bigger and stronger than her. She was burning red with rage, which made Levie smile mischievously. She loved pissing Li-Li off.

"Lo... pun... ny..." Li-Li growled, her hands clenching tightly into fists.

"Li-Li," Ricka said as she pointed at Levie, "Strength!"

Once more, Ricka's Lopunny vanished. When she reappeared, she was right in Levie's face, to the Leavanny's shock. In that moment of speed, Li-Li moved one of her ears to behind her head. And with that slight of hand, she dove her fist forward. It slammed in Levie's gut, winding her. It was followed by another fist. In a violent and quick motion, Li-Li fired off a rapid succession of fists into Levie's gut, much like a machine gun. Then she rose her knee, striking Levie in the chin with said knee. Not complete yet however, she dropped her elbow on Levie's hand knocking her back into her knee again. And then, grabbing Levie by the shoulders, Li-Li lifted with her knee once more, and delivered a finishing blow to the Leavanny's chin that propelled her sky-high.

Li-Li landed on her hands and knees. Soon after, Levie landed on her back in defeat. The Leavanny wasn't moving anymore, showing she had fainted. It didn't matter though, for the damage had been done. Li-Li was completely discouraged from fighting anymore. She ran back to her training, eyes bubbling with tears, as she babbled and touched upon the many cuts and bruises she gained from the fight. Surely, she couldn't show her face in a Beauty Contest anymore. And that downright mortified the Lopunny. All Ricka could do was squeeze her Lopunny by the shoulders in an attempt at calming her down.

"It's okay, it's okay," the woman said with a smile, "You're fine, Li-Li. You'll heal from these in no time!"

"Lo, lo," she said as she shook her head, completely mind-broken by the entire situation.

"Ugh... okay, fine, Li-Li. Return..."

The woman returned her Pokémon to her Poké Ball, and then placed it back in her PokéBelt. Yeah, there was no way she was going to hear the end of this later on. Nevertheless, the woman withdrew a Luxury Ball she owned. At the same time, Hydie withdrew one of her own Poké Balls.

"Is this gonna end the way it always ends between us?" the brunette asked with a smug smile, "Larxus, Un Bok, and Jeckel, versus Quest, Yuri, and Ace. Am I right, or am I right?"

"Yeah... you're right," Ricka replied before she cocked back her Poké Ball, "Alright! Quest! I choose you!"

"Go! Larxus!"

They threw out their Poké Balls in unison, both of which flashed open in the air. What dropped out for both were two tall and powerful Pokémon. For Ricka, it was that Nidoking she adored so much. The mighty Drill Pokémon known as Quest. He looked dead ahead to his enemy's Pokémon, awaiting what Hydie sent out. As if he needed to know.

Large. Taller than he was by a foot. Yellow too, with two long tails that stretched from it's behind. These two tails had red tips at the end, a color shared with this Pokémon's powerful looking eyes. It's apish body belied a sense of stupidity, when it was in reality a very intelligent Pokémon. If not very, very, powerful. It was a being that seemed to spark with electricity, even when it wasn't doing anything.

"Eleeeeeeeecccttt," Larxus, Hydie's powerful Electivire growled, as he stared down upon a defiant Quest.

"Wow..." Rei mused as she stared up to the mighty Thunderbolt Pokémon, "Rei's never seen a Pokémon like that before..."

Once more, Hydie's team shocked the eleven-year-old child. What else was going to be unleashed in this battle between rivals. Yeah. Rivals. Rei, for some reason, was so happy she knew a certain jerk named Hotaru now. If amazing Pokémon Battles like this were possible because of a rival, the child couldn't wait for the fights she would one day have with her destined foe.

"Okay! Enough fooling around," Hydie said, "Larxus! Dual Chops!"

Her Electivire listened immediately. Lifting both hands, he dashed for Quest quickly. For such a big Pokémon, Rei expected him to be slow. But, no, Larxus was incredibly fast. Like lightning traveling through the field. He was suddenly in Quest's face, shocking the Drill Pokémon. The next instant, Larxus' flat hand chopped against his enemies. Immediately after, his other hand chopped the Nidoking in the side, breaking him down.

Quest fell over on his side, but quickly recoiled, rolling away to dodge his enemy. Ricka's Nidoking got back on his feet and rose his fists, growling as he faced his enemy. Meanwhile, Larxus growled and stroked his furry chin, while blue electricity sparked between the horns on his head.

"Eleeeeeec," he growled in pleasure, before taking his fighting stance once more.

"Okay!" Ricka shouted, "Quest! Use Power-Up Punch!"

"Larxus! Counter with Ice Punch!"

Quest lifted his fist, eyes settling on his foe. He dashed for his enemy, fist rose high, ready to put his enemy in his place. At the same time, Larxus rose his hand and balled it tightly. Unlike Quest's fist however, his began to howl like a blizzard. Pulling his fist back, Larxus readied to match his foe. Just like Quest did. Ricka's Nidoking slammed his foot into the earth, triggering a quake that broke the earth. Matching him, Larxus did likewise; the two caused splits that etched on for yards. They punched each other, Quest's fist meeting Larxus' face, Larxus' fist meeting Quest's gut.

The two stepped back from one another, where it was obvious Quest suffered the worse blow. After all, Ice-type attacks really hurt him! Add that to the Dual Chops before, and it was a wonder how he continued to fight on. But here he was, brushing off some of the ice that grew on his body, while he regained a battling pose. After that Power-Up Punch, he felt stronger. Meanwhile, Larxus rubbed his face after being punched there. The blow was strong, and that enticed the Thunderbolt Pokémon, for he was now smiling.

"Viiiirreeeee!" he growled.

"Kiiiiing!" Quest roared back.

"Larxus! Ice Punch! Again!"

"Quest! Counter with Poison Jab!"

Poison seeped from Quest's arms, while ice flowed from Larxus' hands. The two Pokémon met within the center of the battlefield, throwing punches to one another. Larxus' threw two ice punches, both of which Quest dodged just barely. In doing so, he countered with his poison jabs, sending jets of toxicant sliding across his enemy's side and cheek. This time, Larxus attempted to silence his foe with an uppercut, but Quest dodged that too by quickly leaping back. In doing so, he shot out another poisonous bullet with his quick jab, connecting directly into the Electivire's gut. The Nidoking couldn't help but to smile in victory, but that was short-lived. For, out of seemingly nowhere, he felt a powerful fist of ice right into his gut.

Quest stepped back on rapidly failing feet, unable to keep himself standing after suffering such powerful blows. He hadn't fainted yet, but it was obvious he was going to if things continued going the way they were. Larxus was slightly shaken by Quest's Poison Jabs, but it was obvious he could keep going as long as he damn well pleased!

"Ele! Elec!" he laughed – or maybe coughed?

Whatever the case may be, things weren't looking too good for Ricka. Everyone knew this, yet Hydie felt the need to state it.

"What's wrong, Quest?" Hydie asked, "Not looking to good over there, ya'know?"

"Hey! Don't mock my Pokémon!" Ricka snarled, "Quest! Show her we still got it! Use Earthquake!"

"Oh yeah?" commented Hydie, "Larxus! Use Earthquake as well!"

Quest jumped back, putting distance between himself and Larxus. At the same time, Larxus too jumped back to increase said distance. The Nidoking rose his fist up high, as he looked down to the ground. Larxus locked his hands and tightened them into one giant fist, before raising them as well.

"NIIIDOOOO!"

"VIIIIIREEE!"

Quest punched the ground. The earth cracked, and lights shot through the splits. Larxus punched the ground. The earth cracked, and lights shot through the splits. Their dual attacks sent a wave of earth-shattering destruction toward their enemy. They carved a swath of devastation toward one another, which met in the very center of the field. The two attacks clashed, shooting a rocky wall that separated them in the air. The attack was so strong, Rei was thrown in the air by the force. Fortunately, she landed on her Snorlax's belly. Dazed by the action, she looked back up to the battlefield. Now there was a large wall of rock and clay that separated Ricka and her Pokémon, from Hydie and her Pokémon. But that wall wouldn't stand for long.

On Hydie's side of the barrier, lightning suddenly fell. From the power thunderclap, the entire barricade was destroyed, sprinkling rocks, dirt, and clay on the field. Quest wasn't deterred by it, for he had eyes only on the powerful Electivire that surged with electricity on the other end. Larxus walked forward slowly with a smile and laughs, while his horns sparked with lightning, and his fist was blue with an icy mist. Face growing annoyed, Quest quickly took a fighting stance himself.

Larxus continued to walk toward Quest with powerful foot stomps, clearing the distance as he walked ever so slowly. Raising his fist, he readied himself for another victorious ice strike to drop his foe. But Quest wouldn't allow himself to be defeated so soon! No, it would take much more than that to beat him.

"Don't your Pokémon know when to fucking give!?" Ricka asked in annoyance as she pointed again, "Quest! Mega Horn!"

Quest put his hand on his horn, gripping it tightly. It seemed to glow, and even appeared to get sharper at the same time. The Nidoking couldn't help but to smile; the thought of impaling Larxus on his horn was a wonderful thought indeed. He dashed for his enemy, head first, and at such amazing speeds. At the same time Larxus pulled back his icy fist, ready to down Quest in one more blow.

Quest's horn dove into Larxus' side, where at the same time, Larxus countered with an icy punch to the chest. The impact of the two blows seemingly made the ground quake. Shortly there after, Quest's arms fell over slump. He could barely stand on the feet he hand, and his eyes were closed. Yeah; all it took was one more Ice Punch.

Quest fell back on Larxus' fist, falling upon his back. He wasn't conscious anymore.

"Bingo," said Hydie, as she panted from exhaustion, "Damn is Quest such a hard Pokémon to deal with..."

Ricka returned Quest to his Poké Ball, holding the device in her hands. She stared down to the Luxury Ball, before giving a sweet and gentle smile.

"Did good, Quest," she whispered to the fainted Pokémon inside, "You deserve your sleep."

"What the hell!?" Hydie suddenly said in shock.

Larxus began to quake as he tried to stand. He was shaking as he constantly wobbled on his unsteady feet. Grabbing his chest, he gave a lot of powerful and pained coughs. He fell onto his knees, his eyes wide, and spat up purple globs of poison he was inflicted with. The Electrivire didn't even feel it before, but now he understood the truth. Quest wasn't trying to hurt him with those damned Poison Jabs. He was instead trying to poison him. That brilliant bastard!

"Viiiiirrrreeeeee..." Larxus moaned, as he fell face-first into the dirt.

Hydie gripped her face in disbelief upon watching what just happened. How did she not notice that before!? Seriously, that blew her mind! Curse Quest!"

"Okay, okay, you win this round," Hydie claimed as she returned Larxus to his Poké Ball, "But you saw what just happened! Larxus was in complete control over that entire fight!"

"Oh please, don't give me that!" Ricka snapped back, "You lost because of good ole strategy! Now quite wasting my time and let's get on with it! Yuri Go!"

"Un Bok! Let's end this!" yelled Hydie as she threw out her next Poké Ball.

As if she needs any introduction. From Ricka's shoulder, a certain Deceiver Pokémon leaped over. Yuri was watching the entire fight from her favorite perch, and just couldn't handle it anymore. She smiled as she bounced between her feet, ready to take on the next Pokémon Hydie sent out. And they all knew what Pokémon she would send out, save for Rei of course.

What appeared from Hydie's Poké Ball could best be described as a yoga practitioner. It had a grey body, with red and yellow adornments. On one foot it stood, with hands placed together in a somewhat praying like fashion. But this ended when it's eyes opened. The Pokémon looked down to Yuri and parted its legs, while the Mawile gazed back up with a face of defiance.

"Mawile!" Yuri shouted.

"Medicham," Un Bok replied in a feisty manner.

"You know what's gonna happen next, so I think we should stop wasting our time..." Hydie said as she rose her wrist, revealing the upscale watch she had wrapped around it.

"Likewise..." Ricka said back, as her fingers moved down to her heart-shaped belt buckle.

The two pressed their Key Stones. From their respective devices, violent purple shock waves shot out. Only seconds later, those same shock waves appeared on the bodies of their Pokémon. Yuri was wrapped in a sphere, and so too was Un Bok. That sphere cracked open moments later, and two distinctive calls echoed out.

"MAAAAAAWWIIIIIILEEEEE!"

"MEEEEEEDIIIIIIII!"

Rei stared forth with eyes wide, when the orbs shattered to release the two Mega Pokémon. When it all died down, there stood the two Mega Pokémon. Yuri, now a Mega Mawile, she needs no explanation. But for Un Bok, well... The Medicham appeared to be the same weight and everything. Only, his head was now white, with eyes blue as well. From his back, four ghastly hands were posed about. Yes, a Mega Madicham.

Rei just couldn't believe her eyes. She had never seen a Medicham before, and to see one actually Mega Evolve? This was the power of Ricka's rival. Someone who was equal to her sister on every level, including Mega Pokémon. It just ate away at the child infinitely to know there was someone on this earth with as much power as Ricka. And she was looking at her.

"We've had this argument before, and we'll have it again," said Ricka, "Which one's better? Pure Power? Or Huge Power?"

"They're the same fucking thing," Hydie said in annoyance, "Enough of this! Un Bok! Use Accupre-!?"

"YOU! DOWN THERE!"

Ricka, Rei, Hydie, and all of their Pokémon locked up. Suddenly, a bright white lit was casted on them, illuminating them all. They stared up to the heavens, noticing a few helicopter fly high above. Police helicopters.

"Oh man..." Ricka whispered, "Hey, Hydie, are we trespassing?"

"Yeah... we're trespassing..." Hydie said slowly.

"Oh well, shit..." the woman murmured, before facing her sister, "Rei! Flash! Now!"

"Okay! Okay!" the child said as she looked at Pichu, "Pichu! Flash!"

"PIIIIIICHUUUUUUU!" the Tiny Mouse Pokémon suddenly roared as she projected a flash that triggered a shine as great as could be.

Those piloting the helicopters needed to cover their eyes, less they be blinded and crash into something. When they could see again however, they realized the battlefield below now lacked any lively souls.

Nonetheless, the old school was surrounded by police now, who would take well to scan the campus.

"What a fucking killjoy..." Hydie spat in anger.

She closed the door behind them all, while the sound of footsteps echoed above. Upon turning around, the woman found her eyes falling upon her cousin, her cousin's 'sister', and two Mega Pokémon. Yeah.

"And that's why we should've fought at Straiton City's residential Battle Spot. So much easier..." commented Hydie as she showed her disdain.

"The residential Battle Spot of Straiton city is the old fucking Gym. I'm not going in there!" Ricka replied.

"Will you shut the hell up!? Fucking police are up there, and I don't feel like having another talking too from Officer Jenny! I swear, they all begin to fucking blend together after a while..."

"Where is Rei?" the eleven-year-old asked, as a slightly disturbed Pichu stared about on her shoulder.

"In the old Poké Ball room," Ricka said as she looked up and around, "This used to be Hydie and mine old hiding spot..." she began prodding her fingers, "Not to mention the place I'd run off to be with Ace a lot..."

"The door was relatively hidden so us kids couldn't get into it," Hydie added next, "But, like all things, there's only a matter of time before its located. Let's just hope the po-po don't find us..."

They all sat beside each other in this dark and dimly lit room. Yuri hopped into Ricka's lap soon after, while Un Bok took a meditative pose some feet away. Of course they were still in their Mega Forms, but that would die down soon after. Such a shame too; the fight they were going to have was bound to be amazing.

"We'll post-pone it until later," Hydie said as she got comfortable in her spot.

"Course," Ricka said.

"Wilaa..." Yuri bemoaned as she got comfortable in her master's arms.

"So what is Rei and Ricka and Hydie going to do?" the eleven-year-old asked.

"It's what are we going to do, Rei," Ricka corrected, "And, hell, I don't know. Guess we'll just wait until the fuzz dies down..."

"How long will that be?"

"Probably in the morning. In fact, most likely in the morning..." she closed her eyes, "I recommend you get some sleep, Rei. Sorry this had to happen."

"Are you kidding Rei!?" the child shouted, almost too loud, "Ricka and Hydie's battle was the most amazing thing Rei has ever seen! Rei didn't know some of Ricka's Pokémon could fight like that, and Hydie's Pokémon were so amazing!"

"Shut up you!" Hydie whisper-yelled back, "We aren't trying to be caught, ya'know that!?"

Ricka's hand found Rei's mouth in the dim room, where they heard the footsteps increase. Fortunately, no one seemed to notice the door they hid behind.

"Rei sorry..."

"You're damn straight..."

They all sat there then, for they all didn't have much to do now, other than wait. After a while, Rei could feel the two woman drift off into rest, while she sat there. She couldn't help but to think about the amazing sights she just saw today. The moves employed by both trainers, the skills too. It all inspired Rei, honestly it did.

She just wished it wasn't over so soon.


Maverick Talks!

Am I talking again? Well, duh, I am. That's what the section is called, ya'know.

Anyway, what can I say about this chapter? Well, it's a long ass fight between Rivals. Ricka and Hydie. I thought it was about time we had another Pokemon Battle, seeing as the last one was in The Gold Constant. I guess you can say Ricka's brief scuffle with Xavier was a fight as well, but I don't count it as such. So, yeah, it's been a while, let's just say that.

Anyway, I wanted to give the limelight to Pokemon we don't see fight often in Ricka's team. That's why we saw her Ferrothorn and Lopunny do some damage. The thing is, I felt really bad for Vorpal in this. I've made Vorpal up to be this ubber badass Pokemon, and then she's getting beat by a Hitmochan. Which, honestly, may never happen in real life. Not without some smart-ass Trainers. But, here, let me give some back story.

Ya'see, Ricka's Pokemon are most commonly based on my real Pokemon. So who is Hydie's Pokemon based on? Well, the one person I'd call my Pokemon rival in real life! And, honestly, the same person Hydie is based on! My cousin! Her Pokemon are all Pokemon my cousin has used, and Pokemon I freaking hate. Like that blasted Leavanny. I don't know why, but that Leavanny pisses me off. Un Bok is not really my cousin's signature Mega Pokemon, though I feel like he's becoming that. Right now, I really hate Mega Medachams.

And back to that Vorpal thing. In real life, Vorpal has never lost to my cousin's. Let's face it; King's Shield all the way! So why did Vorpal lose here? Well, I was trying to show just how great a Pokemon Trainer Hydie is! She can take on Vorpal!

Any who, I hope your happy with this long as crap Pokemon Battle. Next chapter, we continue with this not as depressing antics. And, hopefully, after that chapter, we'll be wrapping up the Unova Arc. Yeah.

Like I said, this season's gonna be longer. Curse you Unova Arc!

So, until next time, this is Maverick Kay Prime, signing off.

FYI, the battle ended soon because this chapter's long as crap. There ya go.