Chapter 16

Here we have the Pokémon Tournament. Let's get ready to rumble.

Three days later

It's been two days since the Pokémon Tournament started and so the tournament was split up into a pattern. The Top 32 would face each other in 16 matches, that's the Elimination Round. Then the Top 16 will be facing in 8 matches for the quarter semifinals. The Top 8 will then fight to see who will be the Top 4 for the semifinals and then the last two will be sent to the final round.

During the Elimination and Quarter semifinals, the matches will be between single or double matches. The Semifinals will be dealt in a three on three battle, as for the finals it will be a full six on six battle.

The Elimination match was easy for Issei, Ravel, Gasper, and a few others but sadly a few other big shots got handed defeat by the stronger trainers. After the Elimination Round, the sixteen were decided who would fight the next day.

The sixteen were Issei, Ravel, Gasper, Daisy, Anabel, Ursula, Gary, Mallow, Acerola, Lana, Domino, Miette, Shauna, Aria, Ash, and finally Lillie. When the matches were dealt with there were actually two matches in which Domino vs Aria and Ursula vs Miette resulted in both trainers having a double knockout. Since there was a lower number of trainers in the tournament they had to prepare a special match to decide who the Top Four would be and since there were six trainers left: Issei, Ravel, Gasper, Gary, Daisy, and Ash.

The names were decided randomly so now there would be three matches to see who would make it to the finals. It was decided that the matches would be: Ravel Phoenix vs Ash Ketchum, Gary Oak vs Issei Hyoudou, and Gasper Vladi vs Daisy Oak.

Ravel dominated her match against Ash, as did Issei, but Gasper struggled a bit with Daisy since she went some serious training so she was no longer that scared girl; but the Vampires tricks overwhelmed her team and Gasper won.

Rias and the others were interested in the Pokémon that they had seen and wondered if they could train with them to see if they could get stronger with magic. Arceus would allow them but they'd have to catch Pokémon and have a starter like every other trainer.

When the Top Three were decided as Issei, Ravel, and Gasper; the league drew names to see who would be the semifinal match. It stopped at Issei Hyoudou vs Gasper Vladi.

The two looked at each other and smirked.

The stadium roared in excitement since many ghost and dark type fans were cheering on Gasper while many trainers who use a wide variety of Pokémon cheered on their idol.

Issei and Gasper were in the stadium and stood apart from each other.

The announcer spoke up. "Welcome trainers, one and all. Here we have two powerful trainers who made their way to the top with sheer determination, strength, and a sound strategy. In the green corner, he's the master of Ghost and Dark types. Put your hands together for Gasper Vladi!"

They cheered as Gasper thanked them all for their support.

"And in the red corner, he's a master of all the Pokémon and Ruler of Dragons. Meet Issei Hyoudou!"

Issei put his fists in the air and the crowd went wild. He smiles at them and saw Rias and the others cheer for both of them. It made him happy that his old team came out to see them fight.

"Hey Gasper! Win or lose, let's make this a fun fight. Don't hold back, even for a second it'll spoil the battle if you did."

Gasper smirks. "I feel the same. I won't go easy on you. My team and I will show you all of our power. We owe you that much. So prepare yourself Issei Hyoudou."

The announcer liked this energy and continued. "The match will be a three on three battle. No time limit or substitutions. The match is over when all three Pokémon on either side are defeated. Now summon your Pokémon!"

Gasper tossed his first one. "Let's go, Marowak!" The Alolan Marowak appears and twirls it's fiery bone.

Issei got his first one ready. "Come forth, Evee." The small pup appeared and let out a cute yawn. The girls were gushing at the adorable puppy.

"Big Brother, I want a Evee. Please?" Rias has a tear coming out her eye. Sirzechs hates seeing her cry and pats her shoulder. "Of course, you can have one." Sirzechs smiles until Grayfia pulls his cheek and makes him sit down and watch the fight. "I believe we're here to watch the fight. Not to give into Rias's wishes. If she wants one, she'll have to catch one."

Sirzechs sits down with a pout on his face. "Yes honey."

The referee sees their ready. "Begin!"

"Marowak, use Bone Rush!" Marowak charges in.

"Evee, Ice Beam!" Evee shoots a blast of cold ice but Marowak block it with his bone and keeps charging at the pup. Evee is hit and sent back.

She brushed it off and got back up. Issei saw this and was ready for his next move. "Evee, use Shadow Ball!" Evee charges three balls and fires at Marowak.

Marowak deflected them into the air until Evee used Physic to stop them and fire them back at Marowak. Marowak was hit by all three coming in at a lot faster then normal.

Gasper was ready to counter. "Use Flamethrower!" Marowak breathed a stream of green fire at Evee. Just what Issei was waiting for. "Hydro Pump!" Evee summoned a water portal and fired a large stream of water at the Bone Keeper. The water put out the fire and sent Marowak back to the boulder.

Marowak had a few bruises and got back up. Gasper saw this. "Use Bonemerrang!" Marowak tossed the bone at Evee.

"Evee use Bounce." Evee jumper over the bone but the bone came back and hit Evee.

Evee was sent down into the ground. She got up and growled at Marowak.

"Marowak use Flame Wheel!" Marowak rolled into a ball of fire and charged at the pup.

"Evee, Hydro Pump!" She opened another water portal and fired at Marowak.

An explosion happened from the collision.

Everyone wondered who won. The referee was at the explosion. When the smoke cleared Marowak and Evee were knocked out.

The referee raised his flags. "This is a double knockout. Both Marowak and Evee are unable to battle."

The announcer came in. "What a fierce battle. This was only the first one out of three let's see what'll happen next."

Gasper and Issei returned their partners and pulled out their next Pokémon.

"Go, Trevenant!"

The Elder Tree roared as it readied itself. Asia was curious about the tree Pokémon so she pulled out her borrowed Pokédex.

"Let's see." It booted up.

"Trevenant, the Elder Tree Pokemon and the evolved form of Phantump. This Pokémon controls trees via roots stretching from its feet, and it will attack anyone that dares to ravage the forest."

Asia and Le Fay were interested in the tree. "So it's a forest defender. Interesting. I bet it can learn how to harness Senjutsu or even magic from nature itself."

Issei likes this. "Let's go Milotic." The mermaid Pokémon came out and curled around Issei as if to protect him.

Grayfia and Serafall were amazed by the mermaid. Serafall grabbed the Pokédex and scanned the beautiful creature.

"Milotic, the Tender Pokemon and the evolved form of Feebas. It lives at the bottom of clear lakes. In times of war, it shows itself, which soothes people's minds and hearts."

Serafall shook Sirzechs and shouted. "Thank you for inviting me! I'm sooo happy! That beautiful Pokémon would be amazing in my show. I can see it now."

While she fantasizes Sirzechs is asking for someone to protect the poor Pokémon from the crazy magic girl.

The referee sees them ready and starts the match. "Begin!"

Gasper didn't waste his move. "Alright, use Ingrain, quick!" Trevenant creates roots and began to feel the extra strength from the earth.

Issei decided to prepare for the worst. "Use Aqua Ring then Blizzard!" Milotic covered herself in a veil of water and then fired a snowy blizzard. Trevenant felt the cold and was losing strength but thanks to Ingrain it held on.

Trevenant was covered in snow but still ready to fight. "Use Shadow Punch." Trevenant punched a shadow fist.

"Use Reflect, quick!" Milotic creates a wall that stops the punch. Gasper growled as he saw this. "Alright Trevenant use Destiny Bond." Trevenant sends a blast of ghostly energy into Milotic.

Issei had to be careful when he saw the move. "Milotic use Iron Tail!" She sends the tail into Trevenant and sends him back close to Gasper but holds on. Ingrain was still in effect so Issei could use it to his advantage.

Trevenant gave Gasper a look which he responded with a nod. "Trevenant use Phantom Force." Trevenant disappeared into the shadows. Milotic tried to find the tree but Issei calmed her down. "Don't worry about him. Use Mirror Coat." Milotic covers herself in a special coat.

Trevenant strikes her and makes a direct hit until Milotic strikes back thanks to Mirror Coat. Trevenant is sent back by the force but then is hit by Skitter Smack. Milotic got behind him when he was recovering from the attack.

Trevenant fainted and sadly since they waited too long Destiny Bond was not in effect. Milotic roared in the air as everyone cheered its victory.

The referee announced. "Trevenant is unable to battle. The winner is Milotic."

Issei was proud of her and asked if she wanted to keep going. Milotic nodded. She was fine for the most part thanks to Reflect and Aqua Ring but it was only temporary.

Gasper was excited for this fight and brought out his final Pokémon. "Let's go my friend. Give em hell, Gengar." The Shadow Pokemon was ready to fight.

Issei knew Gengar was one of Gaspers strongest Pokémon. "Milotic, You ready?" She nodded.

The referee began the fight begin.

"Gengar use Shadow Punch!" Gengar fires a barrage of Shadow Punches and Milotic tried to push through but the attacks broke through Reflect. She fainted.

"Milotic is unable to battle. The winner is Gengar." Gengar flexes it's muscles and Issei returned Milotic. "Not bad Gasper but this is not over yet." He pulls out his last partner.

"Let's do it. Go Machamp!" The four armed Pokémon appears and flexes its muscles.

"That would be a fun Pokémon to spar with." Said Saiorag.

The referee saw this and began the last battle.

Gasper lifted his arm to reveal a certain bracelet. "Let's take it up a notch."

Issei and Machamp smirk at the challenge. "Give it your best shot. We won't hold back, that's a promise."

Issei and Gasper touch their bracelets and the two Pokémon glow. "Machamp/Gengar, Mega Evolve!"

Gengar became his Mega Evolution and as for Machamp his skin turned red and grew another pair of arms. Bracelets and armor covered his arms. Machamp punched all six fists together and roared.

Gasper was shocked by this new form but he wouldn't let it stop him. "Gengar use Shadow Pulse." Gengar created a Shadow Ball and combined it with Dark Pulse then launched it at Machamp.

Issei didn't give an order to move. "Machamp, have fun." Machamp grinned. He closed his eyes and got in a pose as if waiting for something. Machamp was using Calm Mind to help him.

He could sense it grow closer until he opened them and caught the ball. Everyone was shocked by this. Machamp grinned and tossed the ball away.

Machamp posed with all six arms flexing while smirking at the shocked faces before charging in with all six of his fists covered in a different move. Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Poison Jab, Dynamic Punch, and Focus Punch were used at the same time and sent Gengar into the sky.

Gasper was brought out of his shock by Gengar yelling out in pain. "Crap! Gengar use Shadow Force!" Gengar opened his eyes and quickly disappeared. He appeared behind Machamp. "Now Toxic!" Gengar hit Machamp with a blob of Poison and Machamp felt the pain but didn't let it bother him.

Machamp grabbed Gengar and used his four fists to pummel Gengar with Fire, Ice, Thunder, and Poison Jab. Gengar took all of the hits and couldn't stand the barrage, one final hit sent the ghost to the ground.

His eyes became swirls. The referee saw this and declared the match. "Gengar is unable to battle. The winner is Machamp! Which means the victor is Issei Hyoudou!"

Everyone cheered. "Incredible! Two Mega Evolutions fighting as if their life depended on it. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. This was truly an incredible match. Let's hear it for both trainers."

"""Yeah!!!" Gasper returns Gengar and thanks him. "You were amazing my friend. Rest up, you've definitely earned it." He walked over to Issei and held his hand out. "Thanks for a great match. By the way, what was up with the Mega Form and how did Focus and Dynamic Punch effect Gengar."

Issei chuckled as he returned Machamp, who thanked him for a good fight. "Machamp's Mega Evolution has an ability called Berserker. It's an ability that grants Machamp incredible power and strength but at the cost that he doesn't follow orders. It also allows all moves to affect the opponent, no matter the type."

Gasper was shocked. "So he's basically a warrior who won't stop fighting until he's beaten?" Issei nodded. "Your correct."

They looked at the board and saw Issei's picture appear next to Ravels. They smiled and Issei said. "This is definitely going to be an interesting match."

Gasper nodded. "Agreed."

Ravel looked at the board and smiled. Riser and their parents gave her a thumbs up. 'The finals are tomorrow and not only that but I'm also going up against Issei. This is going to be a intense battle.' She takes a deep breath.

'Calm down. Remember the promise you made to him. I can't ask him to go easy on me. He's been fighting his hardest and trained himself to the point of exhaustion just to protect others. I want to show him, I can protect myself as well that I'm not a damsel in distress. On that note, would Arceus be okay if we take out Pokémon back home?'

Arceus looks at the three and has a small smile. "I'll tell them after the tournament."

That night everyone cheered and celebrated the semifinals. The congratulated Issei for his victory and Gasper for giving it his all. Gasper was happy by the praise and made a vow that one day he would beat Issei. Issei liked that Gasper grew a stronger spine and was ready for a rematch any time.

Rias and the others members of the ORC took their turns apologizing to Issei and asked if it's possible to take Pokémon back to their world and his harem from here. Issei had a Cheshire grin that sent shivers down their backs because it reminded them of Azazel and Serafall. "You'll have to wait and see."

Ravel and Issei made a promise to each other that they would fight without holding back, if they held back it would spoil the battle between Pokémon and trainers.

Next Day

The crowd cheered as the audience were excited about seeing this battle between the Legendary Phoenix and the Dragon Emperor.

"Ladies and Gentlemen! We've seen many battles and many trainers and Pokémon pour their hearts and souls into each battle but now we see two trainers and their Pokémon, who have risen to the top and are here now to fight with all of their might to prove that they truly deserve the title of being crowned the Champion.

So without further ado, let's introduce them."

"In the left corner, we have a new trainer who master fire types and never gave in to the bitter end. She may have been given the spot for the finals without battling but the fire within her soul burns hotter than the sun its self. Meet the Empress of Fire! The Winged Flame! Ravel Phoenix!"

The left side of the arena exploded with fire as Ravel walked out with her Phoenix wings out and her hair burning and flowing into the wind. An angel from hell is what she was. Her attire was formal and movable to give her freedom. Her outfit had the Phoenix symbol and the Pokémon Moltres, both Kanto and Galar, were standing behind her. They blew their fire into the air and the flames amazed all of the audience.

Everyone cheered as Ravel bowed to them all. "Thank you for your support. I shall give you all a fight worthy of a Champion!"

Riser, his peerage, the Phoenix family roared and cheered for their little heiress.

Saiorag, Vali, and his team stayed quiet while the ORC, Issei's harem in the Pokémon world, and his parents waited. Sirzechs, the Maou's, Azazel, and Michael, along with Gabriel observed.

"And in the right corner, a new trainer like his opponent but he truly lived up to his name and even though he has many different Pokémon he never gives into defeat until he draws his final breath! The Indomitable Warrior! The Emperor of Dragons and Legends! Meet Issei Hyoudou!!!"

Issei walked out in his Balance Breaker without his helmet and with him were Salamance, Charizard, Garchomp, Zygarde, Pheremosa, and finally Eternatus. He summoned Ascalon and points it to Ravel.

"Ravel Phoenix. I acknowledge you as my opponent, one worthy of facing my strength. Do not hold back even for a second, if you do you disgrace this battle between Trainer and Pokémon. Do you accept this?"

Ravel forms a sword of fire and points it at Issei. "I accept your vow. I and my Pokémon shall fight with all of our strength. With all of our strength, we shall defeat all of yours. Prepare yourself Issei Hyoudou."

They smile at each other. As do their Pokémon, happy that they will be fighting with their master till the end.

Everyone, even Vali and Saiorag were surprised and impressed by the speech. Vali smiles. "This will truly be interesting indeed."

Ravel tossed her first Pokeball. "Come forth Centiscorch!" The fire centipede appeared as it roared. Issei looked Garchomp and the Land Shark flew into the battle.

The referee saw this and smiles. "Give us an excellent battle."

The flags were raised. He shouted. "BEGIN!"

Garchomp and Centiskorch charged and clashed.

The battle between the Phoenix and the Dragon has begun.

End.

Gaspers Pokemon. Duskull, Dusclops, Marshadow, Darkrai, Mimikyu (Shiny), Gengar, Haunter, and Gastly, Cofagrigus, Marowak (Alola)(Shiny), Bewear, Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Woobat, Swoobat, and finally Giratina. Cursola. Runerigus. Drifblim. Trevenant. Espeon. Dusknoir. Balecephon. Shuppet, Bannette.

Gaspers Harem: Mallow, Acerola, Lana, Domino, Miette, Shauna, Aria. Mars. Jupiter.

This is Gaspers profile.

Ravels Profile:

Pokémon Team: Moltres (Both Kanto and Galar), Marowak (Alola), Pyroar (Male and Female), Turtonator and Charizard (One Normal and One Shiny). Magmotar. Ponyta (Galar). Centiscorch. Arcanine. Salazzle. Dramanitan. Buzzwole. Fletchlinder. Darmanitan (Galar). Heatran. Talonflame.

Issei Hyoudou's Profile

Pokémon Team: Charizard: Charizard X, Y, Venasaur, Goodra, Mimikyu, Ninjask, Metacross: Mega, Mismagius, Hydreigon, Evee, Electevire, Magmotar, Lucario: Mega, Zangoose, Seviper, Swampert: Mega, Tyrantrum, Flygon, Salamence: Mega, Ditto. Garchomp: Mega, Beedrill: Mega, Steelix, Mega, Altaria, Mega, Lopunny, Mega, Gallade Mega, Gardevior Mega, Gyarados, Mega, Mawile, Mega, Bannette, Mega, Aggron, Mega, Sableye, Mega, Absol, Mega, Abomasnow, Mega, Scizor, Mega, Heracross, Mega, Diancie, Mega, Obstagoon, both Toxtricity, Naganadel, Melmetal, Zeraora, Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem and Regigigas. Machamp, Hitmontop, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan. Milotic, Dragonair, Noivern, Kommo-o, and Haxorus. Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon and Sylveon (All Shiny), Mewtwo, Corviknight, Dragapult, Zygarde, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, all the other Regional Starters, and Kubfu-Urshifu (One Rapid Strike and One Single Strike). Pheremosa. Raichu(Kanto and Alola), Zeraora.

Harem: Sabrina, Anabel, Erika, Nurse Joy, Caitlin, Daisy Oak, Cynthia, Lillie, Courtney, Shelly, Roxanne. Flannery, Winona, Roxie, Skyla, Elsa, Valerie, Korina, Diantha. Ursula, Candice.

Next chapter Shall be the battle and Epilogue.