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Chapter 54, Nina shows her power


"Haxorus, En garde." Like his battle with Ash the yellow Dragon type was going to be send out first. The axe head shining as bright as before.

"Espeon, Battle Dance." From Nina's Pokeball the Sun Pokémon appeared. The jewel on it's forehead shining brightly it was filled with psychic power ready to be unleashed.

"Guess this is it." Quietly Serena had been looking forward to see what Nina could do. Just under different circumstances and not against an ally of her.

"Think we'll see her transform like Ash can do?" Shauna had only heard a few things about Nina. A girl who claimed to know where Ash's connection with his Greninja came from. Her attitude not really welcome in the grand scheme of things.

"With how she's been acting, I'd be more surprised if she brings Primarina out in the first place." Serena knew about Nina's Battle Bond but only heard from Ash about it. As much as she would love seeing it Serena expected nothing like that would happen today.

"Any idea how strong she is?" Shauna continued asking wanting to know more about her new friend.

"Ash only battled for a really short time with her. But he was more than happy to battle against her after his training." That really told Shauna the whole story.

Ash was already terrifyingly strong as it is. That Mount Silver trip clearly paying benefits. It seemed that with every battle with Team Union, Ash slowly started to show more of his full power. The Z-move he used against Francine having it held back for the longest time proof.

But to go from what he is in one month to beating a guy who stole the Kalos Champion's Mega Stone might be a step even to far for him. But Ash did the impossible before and after the confidence the silver haired girl showed, Shauna wanted to know if she wasn't all talk.

Especially if they had the same mysterious power.

Nina and Espeon had been waiting long enough and asked if they could get started already. And her opponent answered the call.

"Dragon Claw." The Axe Jaw Pokémon's claws started to glow a bright green. Running to his opponent to deliver a strong swipe

"Reflect." The orb on Espeon's head shining it brought out a yellow barrier that would lower the power of physical moves. The Axe Jaw Pokémon connected trying to smash the barrier had no success and stumbled back a bit.

"Dragon Pulse." Haxorus opened his jaw and a purple energy shaped like a menacing dragon shot towards Espeon. Reflect wouldn't help against attacks from a distance so Henri changed his approach. Nina had a more than suitable counter ready.

"Dazzling Gleam." A blinding light erupted from Espeon enveloping the entire area. The Performers watching had to shield and close their eyes to not see any spots.

Both girls expecting the Dragon type having taken quite an amount of damage, when they regained their sight Haxorus didn't had a scratch on him.

Serena let out a sigh of relief. Seems like so far Nina wasn't trying to hurt Haxorus too much. Nina only used the Dazzling Gleam to guard the Psychic type against the Dragon Pulse.

"Dragon Claw." Not being deterred by seeing the Fairy type move Haxorus charged head on.

"Dodge it." Even with the protective Reflect barrier up Nina wasn't going to let her Espeon get hit.

"Rock Tomb." The Dragon type stomped on the ground and boulders hovered in front of him. Using his huge tail he shot them with full force to the Sun Pokémon.

"Dodge them." Espeon nimbly jumped between every boulder thrown and now hung high in the air out of the Rock type move range.

"Iron Tail." The forked tail of the Psychic type glowing silver moved her body in such a way bringing extra momentum in her strike.

"Slash." The side of Haxorus head glowing white he turned his head and used the blade of it to connect with Espeon's Iron Tail. Espeon used his tail as a spring and landed on all her feet in front of Nina.

Shauna so far wasn't impressed with what the silver haired girl was showing. Certainly Ash would've ended the battle by now.

"Guess Henri is giving her a tougher time than she thought." It looked like to her that all that bluff couldn't be backed up.

The Kalos Queen didn't believe her best friend. Nina's commands to her Espeon were completely calm. Not even once did the silver haired girl seemed to try and even do any damage expect for the recent Iron Tail.

"All right Espeon. Get in close." On Nina's command the Eeveelution started to come up close fast to the Dragon type.

"Slash." Finally seeing an opportunity to deliver damage Haxorus moved hid head again ready to slash at the incoming Psychic type. Just before a yellow barrier appeared in front of Espeon and shattered after Haxorus lost all momentum in his swing.

"Dazzling Gleam." Again blinding everyone in attendance there was nothing the Dragon type could do to escape being trapped inside the Barriers. When the light died down again the spectators saw Haxorus lying on the ground with swirls in his eyes.

"Thanks Espeon. Great job as always." The Psychic type walking to her trainer. Nina knelt down and touched the Psychic Eeveelution just behind the ear. It purred at the affection shown by her trainer. It was her favorite spot to be touched.

The jewel started to shine on her forehead and Espeon drew a blank stare. The silver haired girl knew what she was doing and waited till Espeon snapped out of it. Espeon started to talk to her trainer in words not using her Psychic power to communicate.

"Thanks Espeon." Nina coming up from her crouched position directed her attention to her opponent. He'd been holding out on her as he returned the stricken Haxorus back to his ball.

"Can you bring out your Mega Pokémon instead of Escavalier?" This making everybody speechless. Only one explanation how she knew what the actors next Pokémon would be.

"Wait. Timeout! She's Psychic? Is there something about her you can tell me!" Shauna yelled from the top of her lungs. Buried in secrecy the mystery about Nina grew bigger and bigger. And the insistence of Serena that she had her lips sealed.

"One moment." Serena coming up to Nina was filled with questions herself. She had a suspicion on how she could understand the Psychic Eeveelution but wanted to make sure. Whispering so that no one else could hear them.

"How did you do that? How did you understand Espeon? Can you talk to Pokémon since your close to Primarina?"

"And before you ask yes. He'll learn it too." The silver haired confirming her hunch. Serena's next thought realized that Ash staying in the forest to train was the right choice.

Her crush never made it a secret what his dream was. To be a Pokémon Master. Who knows what he's being taught right now. And if the silver haired girl could talk to Pokémon because of her Battle Bond there was no reason Ash couldn't do it either. He would be a Pokémon Master unlike any before.

"Gallade, En garde." The actor calling out his costar. Seeing the Mega Stone strapped to one of his arms Nina knew this was the one in which she would show a glimpse of her power.

"Thanks Espeon. Return for now." Returning the Sun Pokémon for a nice rest Nina called out her next Pokémon.

"Primarina, Battle Dance." Seeing the Soloist Pokémon out of her Pokeball Serena grew worried. Sensing her friends nerves Shauna asked Serena if this was the Pokémon Ash talked about.

The one he went looking for.

"According to Ash yes." And she knew the only reason Nina brought her out is because of their history with Mega users. She showed mercy with Henri's Haxorus. Gallade might not be so lucky.

"I don't like this." Clenching her hands together Serena hoped with all her heart the battling girl could show some restraint.

"You first fair lady." This guy's act is getting old. Nina wanted to break that façade and knew exactly how to do it.

"Bubblebeam." From the Water type's snout a wide array of colorful bubbles hovered all around Primarina.

"Retaliate." Gallade started extending the blade on his left arm. Glowing white he dashed to the Soloist Pokémon wanting revenge for his fallen comrade.

Coming up to one of the bubbles in front of the Water type he wanted to plough right through them. But when he hit a bubble he bounced back to where he started. Seeing that there was nothing to fear after her bubble shield protection it was time for some relaxation.

"Play time Primarina." Taking one of the hovering bubbles she bounced it on her snout having seemingly no worry about her opponent not even wanting to attack.

"Fury Cutter." Gallade's arms glowing green it slashed at the bubbles hovering in front of him. But no matter how many times he put the sharp edge of the blades on it they wouldn't burst.

Serena meanwhile was relieved. Nina did say she was going to play with him. But her friend was getting agitated.

"What are those things made off? How can he not pop a bubble?" Shauna complained. Nina and her Pokémon hearing it entertained the promoter.

The Water type used her snout to pop the bubble she'd been playing with. The big bubble now separated into smaller ones and started to use her tail fin to juggle with them. The silver haired girl and her Pokémon enjoying the moment.

"Are you taking this seriously or not?" Shauna had just about enough of the silver haired girl's arrogance. Think she could just walk in here and make a fool of a colleague of hers?

"Why? He's not being serious about this. Why should I? Mega Evolve it." Nina setting her ultimatum. Shauna yelled at Henri to Mega Evolve Gallade already which he complied too.

"Are you ready for our power of justice? Gallade, Mega Evolve."

Unlike the last time Serena was in the presence of Henri, the Blade Pokémon successfully Mega Evolved. Now with a sort of cape flowing behind him and his arms turning from green to white with a shade of red, their full power was now in display in full form.

A shockwave from Mega Evolving blowing away the bubbles Gallade now had a clear path.

"Psycho Cut." With a purple blade now travelling to her chosen partner the pairs mood shifted. Primarina taking the hit and shrugged it off and synched her thoughts with her trainer.

"Play time is over."

Nina's and her Pokémon's attitude shifted from seemingly arrogant to serious. Now with the Mega Pokémon in their presence they would dispose of him quickly.

"Let our hearts combine in song. Like notes of a melody to create a perfect harmony." Nina did her chant and linked her heart with her Pokémon's. The sphere of water surrounded her and hid Primarina away from view. Like the very first time Serena saw Ash Greninja she saw a torrent of water surrounding Primarina but it did not disappear and show the Pokémon's true form.

"Moonblast." Nina's voice changed with her attitude. The two girls looking on thought there was a completely different person in front of them. No longer happy go lucky, it was filled with determination.

From deep in the water tornado the Soloist Pokémon gathered mystical energy and shaped it like a sphere. Firing it at the Mega Pokémon it flew faster through the air faster than any Moonblast the girls had ever seen. Surprising both actor and Gallade the sphere hit him dead on creating a big explosion.

When the dust settled a purple glow covered Gallade and he was back in his regular form. Brushing aside a Mega Pokémon like that Shauna knew now Nina would be good help. Despite the attitude.

"I guess you pass."

"We pass." Nina spoke for both her and her Pokémon. After that the tornado around Primarina disappeared leaving the Soloist Pokémon back in her normal form. Looking no different than any other. Nina walking up to her Pokémon petted her on the snout gently.

Now that they were standing next each other Serena could see where the mystery girl sense of fashion came from. Dressed in the same way to her Pokémon like Ash's dark blue jacket resembled Greninja's.

Serena filled with even more questions about Nina's power. She thought that the silver haired girl had full mastery over her Battle Bond. So why did it look like they only discovered it?

"How did you do that? Why didn't you go the full form?"

"Cause if we went all-out we would've hurt him. Just because I have a grudge against him doesn't mean his Pokémon should suffer."

Nina and her Pokémon had no issues humiliating Mega users. They still drew a line at excessive force. They were the better and stronger pair.

"What do you mean grudge? I've never met you before mademoiselle." The musketeer being surprised. He'd remember someone as powerful as her. Like Serena's male friend from before.

"And because I have to tolerate you till we found Aria." Pointing to the actor and telling he had just about enough of his act. This was the line crossed for Shauna.

"Okay! What is it with you? Henri never hurt a fly before. So why are you so aggressive?" Nina's answer only made Shauna angrier.

"Ignorance is bliss."

For the first time ever Shauna truly grew upset at Serena. What was she thinking replacing Ash for her? Power and all is nice but if she was going to be like this without reason she needed answers.

"Thanks for you coming here Henri. Could you leave us alone?" The young musketeer left the three girls alone. Clearly his presence was no rather requested and he went out to get his Pokémon all healed after the clobbering they just received.

"Start talking. I want a reason why you hate Henri."

Nina not opening her mouth left Serena no choice. If Nina was going to hang around any longer here than a few days they needed to get along.

"She hates Mega Evolution because she was a target." This would get her on the wrong side of the silver haired girl but the brunette needed answers. At least the bare minimum might be enough to satisfy her for now.


No chill Nina. No chill.

See you around.