Orihime attempted to win the talent star competition taking place in Springer Town, but so did Loly. Orihime was ready to go, but Loly sabotaged her by damaging all her pokemon. With no pokemon left to compete with, Absol volunteered to step in and help her. Orihime has a chance to win her final star medal, but can Absol pull it off?

Rise if you're prepared for the challenge
(Rise to the challenge)
Rise if you're a champion at heart
(Rise to the challenge)
Take my hand, we'll train as one
And triumph together
(Rise to the challenge)
Nothing's gonna stand in our way
Stronger and stronger we'll
Rise to the challenge of
Life
Pokémon

(Orihime's voice) Absol-lute Victory

The time came for Orihime to take her turn on the stage. Absol was all set to go, but since Absol never performed like this before, her friends were pretty nervous. Nevertheless, Orihime stayed calm and went with it.

"Let's show them what you can do, Absol!" Orihime said as she put all of her faith in Absol. "Absol, Razor Wind!"

"Absol!" Absol used the attack and launched it to the audience and it was going in circles around the audience. People could feel the shockwaves from the attack.

"Now let's try Swords Dance!" Orihime said. Absol jumped in front of the attack and used Swords Dance like a shield and people were amazed by it as Absol also gained some power. "Finish it with Dark Pulse!" Absol launched the attack straight into the air and burst into a giant explosion. People were amazed by all of it.

"That is quite the way to show Absol's control over its power." Haron said as everyone cheered for them.

"She knocked them dead!" Rukia said.

"Absol was great as well. You never would have guessed this was their first time together." Ichigo said.

"Yeah." Chad said.

"Let's see what Orihime's score ended up being." Haron said. All of them looked at the screen and waited for her score to dial up. When it showed, some were a little surprised. "43. That's not too bad."

"That's all?" Orihime said as she felt like she could have done better. Absol was a little displeased himself, but Loly was happy that she got more points than her.

"I guess Orihime thought she was going to get more." Ichigo said.

"It's still a good score. She might still be able to make it to the second round." Rukia said. All they can do was hope for the best.

…..

Orihime

Orihime went in the back room with Absol. Absol seemed upset with himself since he couldn't really do much better than he thought he could have. Orihime didn't want to see Absol like this.

"Cheer up, Absol." Orihime said. "There's still a chance for us. We can still make it to the second round. Even if we don't it still means so much to me that you were willing to do this just for me. Thank you."

"How touching." Orihime looked behind her and saw Loly and Loly looked like she already won. "However, all the hope in the world can't help if you really don't make it to the second round. You should have known better than using a pokemon that isn't really yours."

"I didn't have a choice. All my other pokemon weren't able to compete today." Orihime said. "Besides, Absol insisted on performing with me. It's not like I forced Absol to."

"If you ask me, you should have just sat this one out." Loly said. "It's better than humiliating yourself with a defeat with a pokemon that isn't yours. Actually, now that I think about it, I'll actually enjoy that."

"Absol!" Absol jumped between them and looked ready to attack Loly and gave her a good scare.

"Absol, don't. It's okay." Orihime said as she didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble. Absol calmed down, but still had his guard up around Loly.

"Whatever. I'll see you in the second round….or not." Loly said as she walked away. Orihime can't let Loly get to her. It's just what Loly wants. As long as Orihime stays calm, everything should be okay.

"It's now time for us to reveal the eight showmen and show-women that are moving to the second round." Haron announced. Everyone looked to the screen and everyone kept their eyes on it. One by one, the lucky eight were shown and Loly was able to make to it herself. When it showed just one spot left, Orihime and her friends hoped it would be her. Loly was sure it wasn't going to be. All of them were surprised to see…..Orihime DID make it.

"We're in!" Orihime cheered as she and Absol were so happy about this and she hugged him.

"What?! That little princess made it?! No fair!" Loly shouted.

…..

The Stage

"She did it!" Rukia said as her and all of Orihime's friends were happy to see she made it.

"And she's going to keep on winning." Ichigo said. "That medal will be hers in almost no time." All of them had full confidence now that Orihime can win this.

"We now move to the second round, the battle round." Haron said. "Our eight remaining competitors will battle with their pokemon until there is only one left standing. I'm sure we're in for some great battles. Now let's see who will be going against who." The pictures were shuffled and all the matches were set at random with them revealing who is going against who.

"Too bad. It looks like Orihime won't take on Loly until the finals." Ichigo said. "I hate to admit it, but that Purugly Loly has is strong. I was hoping Orihime would take her out right away."

"Don't worry." Chad said.

"Chad's right. Our girl is going to be just fine." Rukia said.

….

The Pokemon Center

"Sylveon?" All of Orihime's other pokemon were at the pokemon center. They may not have felt that well, but they were awake.

"We are now entering the second round of the competition." All of them looked to see a television was on and it was a live fee of the competition. "Orihime and her Absol are in the first round against Mitch and his Staravia." All of them were surprised to see Orihime battling there with Absol. When all of them saw that, they weren't taking their eyes away from this one.

…

Orihime

Orihime was battling in the first match with Absol and things appeared to be going well. Staravia came at Absol with Wing Attack, but Absol jumped over Staravia and avoided the attack.

"Absol, Dark Pulse!" Orihime said. Absol released the attack and blasted Staravia and took Staravia out.

"Staravia is no longer able to battle. So that means Orihime wins and is advancing." Haron said.

"Yes! Nice going, Absol." Orihime said. Now that the battle was over, Orihime went to the back and waited for her next battle. "You're doing great, Absol."

"Orihime!" Orihime looked and saw her friends were arrived.

"Orihime, you're doing great out there!" Rukia said.

"Thank you, but I owe it all to Absol. I'm even here because of Absol." Orihime said.

"Orihime, it's a two-way street." Ichigo said. "Absol is simply following your commands. You both make a great team." Orihime was feeling a lot better with her friends helping her out.

"That's it!" Haron announced and they all looked to the screen. "Loly wins and advances as well."

"Figures." Chad said.

"Don't lose to her of all people." Ichigo said.

"I won't. I have my eyes on the prize. Ready, Absol?" Orihime asked.

"Absol." Absol was all set to go.

….

The Stage

Orihime and Loly continued to battle. They both fought their way through and they soon arrived at the finals.

"We've made it to the final match of our competition. It's Orihime against Loly." Haron said. "We'll soon see which of these lovely ladies will win it."

"I'm surprised you made it this far, but I'm not losing it." Loly said.

"I won't lose myself." Orihime said.

"Whenever you two are ready, you may begin!" Haron said.

"Purugly, let's take them down!" Loly said.

"Purugly!"

"Absol, do it!" Orihime said.

"Absol!" Absol ran out on the field and Loly got right to work.

"Absol use Night Slash!" Orihime said.

"Fake Out!" Loly said. Absol was going to attack, but Purugly clapped her paws and released a sonic wave that stopped Absol's attack and did some damage. "Fake out can keep an opponent from attacking when it's used as our first attack. Water Pulse!" Purugly formed an orb of water and blasted Absol with it.

"Loly isn't waiting around for this battle." Haron said. "She starts out with a strong and powerful attack."

"I'm not even warmed up. Now use Body Slam!" Loly said. Purugly jumped into the air and slammed its body against Absol and had Absol pinned down.

"That Purugly is stronger than I thought!" Rukia said.

"She's not giving Absol or Orihime the chance to fight back." Ichigo said.

"Absol, try and use Razor Wind! Aim straight for the sky!" Orihime said. Absol was able to use the attack and it went straight up for it to come down and blasted Purugly and got Purugly off. "Now use Night Slash!" Absol's horn glowed and went on the attack.

"Purugly, Hyper Voice!" Loly said. Purugly used the sonic attack and blasted Absol before Absol could reach Purugly. "That's good! Don't give them the chance to fight back! Now use Water Pulse!" Purugly used the water attack again and blasted Absol again with Absol being pushed back.

"Loly is really putting on the pressure. She's not giving Orihime and Absol the chance to battle back." Haron said.

"Absol, can you keep going?" Orihime asked. Absol shook off whatever he was feeling and wanted to keep going.

"It won't help you!" Loly said. "Now use Water Pulse again!" Purugly used the same attack and it hit Absol again, but it was worse this time. Absol acted all dizzy and could barely think straight.

"Oh no!" Chad said.

"Wait. What's going on?" Ichigo said.

"Sometimes Water Pulse can cause confusion and that's just what happened." Rukia said. "If Absol doesn't snap out of it soon, they'll be in real trouble."

"Perfect. Now use Hyper Voice!" Loly said. Purugly unleashed the powerful sonic attack and blasted Absol again. Absol was thrown against the ground and was banging his head against it.

"Absol, please! You need to snap out of it." Orihime said, but Absol was still confused.

"Perfect. It's about time I ended this." Loly said. "Purugly, release your tail and get ready for a big Body Slam!" Purugly launched itself into the air and released its tail so its real figure will come out. It will make this Body Slam stronger.

"Absol! Snap out of it and use Dark Pulse before it's too late!" Orihime pleaded, but it didn't seem like it was going to make it. "Absol!" Absol heard her and snapped out of it.

"Absol!" Absol used the attack and blasted Purugly before the attack could hit and knocked her down.

"What?!" Loly said.

"Just in the nick of time, Absol snaps out of the confusion and saves itself!" Haron said. "This battle isn't over yet."

"I don't get it. How can it still keep going?" Loly said as she was hating this. "How is this happening?"

"Absol understands." Orihime said. "Absol understands that this is important to me. That's why Absol is here and fighting so hard. That's why I won't give up and why I will win. Show them, Absol and use Razor Wind!" Absol reared his head back and released the attack with Purugly getting blasted.

"I don't' want to lose to her, Purugly! Use Water Pulse and confuse them again!" Loly said. Purugly used the attack again and released it.

"Not this time. Night Slash!" Orihime said. Absol used his own attack and slashed right through the attack. He didn't stop there as he kept charging and added some extra power to the attack. Absol charged at Purugly and gave it a powerful slash. That knocked Purugly right out and ended the battle.

"Purugly is no longer able to battle! That means Absol and Orihime are the winners!" Haron said. Everyone cheered for them and Orihime couldn't believe that she really won.

"We did it, Absol!" Orihime said as she ran over to Absol and hugged him.

"I lost?" Loly said as she couldn't believe it. "I hate her." With it now all over, Orihime was being rewarded the star medal with it having a lavender diamond in it.

"Congrats to Orihime for winning. I heard this is your fourth medal. So we're looking forward to seeing you at the Ultimate Talent Star." Haron said.

"Thank you so much." Orihime said as she gladly took the medal. She now has all four and have been so happy and she has Absol to thank.

…

The Pokemon Center

"Orihime, I have great news. All your pokemon are back to full health." Nurse Joy said as she showed all her pokemon were well again.

"I'm so glad all of you are much better." Orihime said. "I'm really sorry. I used Absol in the competition, but I was able to win my fourth medal." All her pokemon didn't care she used Absol. They were all just happy for her.

"Now you can enter the Ultimate Talent Star." Rukia said.

"Nice work." Chad said.

"Nice work to you too, Absol." Ichigo said as he petted Absol's head.

"It's true." Orihime said as she went over to Absol. "This is thanks to you." Orihime actually kissed Absol on the cheek for this and Absol got all red.

"Look at that. He's embarrassed." Ichigo said and they all laughed with Absol trying to act like it didn't bother him.

Thanks to Absol, Orihime has all four star medals. That means she can now enter the Ultimate Talent Star. It will be a fierce competition for when the time comes, but Orihime will be ready. You should as well. So stay tune for more to come.

To Be Continued….