Narrator: The Pokemon Contest in Slateport City finally start! And Vivi is ready as ever!

(Contest Hall: Inside)

"Yes, it's time to me to shine!" shouted Vivi

"Good luck to your contest" cheered Max as his Ralts cheer as well," Ralts

"I need don't luck, since I know I will win this as easy as pie!" shouted Vivi

Suddenly a new voice appears," HAHAHA I LIKE THAT KIAI OF YOUR KID!"

"Kiai? Wait I know that voice!" shocked Brock as he turns and see a girl dress in a school girl uniform with a brown vest in the middle was a blue bow, her skit is blue tartan pattern," Candice!" she also has the same hair style.

"Hey, Brock long time" greeted Candice

"You know this girl?" asked Max

"Yeah, she is the Ice-type Gym Leader in Snowpoint City of the Sinnoh region" answered Brock," Candice, what are you doing?"

"Well, after watching Zo-Zo win the Coolness Ribbion Cup and watch the girl-May with her performances on live tv, I decide to become a Pokemon Coordinator" answered Candice as she opens her ribbon case which have two ribbons and she notices the two kids," Hey, Brock who are they?"

"I'm Max and this my buddy, Ralts "greeted Max as his Ralts greet as well," Ralts!" Max took out his badge case and show it to Candice," We are entering the Hoenn League!"

"Wow; you got two Gym Badge!" cheered Candice," Nice Kiai!"

"I'm Vivi, a Pokemon Coordinator" greeted Vivi causing Candice to yell," KIAI!" making everyone cover their ears. Candice quickly in Vivi's face," THAT MEAN WE ARE RIVIAL!" Vivi sweatdrop," I...guess?" Candice quickly got mad and shake Vivi," WHAT KIND OF SPIRIT WAS THAT!? WHERE IS YOUR KIAI!?"

"Hey Candice let her go!" Brock try his best to get Candice to let go of Vivi. Then Candice stop shaking Vivi who eyes are replaced by two black spirals," Vivi...is...unable...to battle OW!" Candice let her go causing Vivi to hit the floor," Oh, I forgot I need to sign in, I got to go" Candice run away from the group," See you in the stage and make sure you bring your KIAI!"

"Wow, that Gym Leader remind me of Ash" inform Max as Ralts nodded," Ral" Vivi got up and stare at Candice.

(Contest Hall: Stage)

"Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the Contest Hall of Slateport City!" shouted Vivian causing the crowd cheer," Now as always let have a good contest!" the crowd cheer even louder," First act will be Vivi!" Vivi enter the stage with her contest outfit.

"Vivi you can do it!" cheered Max as Ralts cheered as well," Ral!"

"Mudkip, time to take the stage!" shouted Vivi as she throws her Pokeball to summon her Mudkip," Mud!"

"Okay, Mudkip use Water Gun just as we practice!" shouted Vivi as Mudkip uses the Water Gun to make a tornado made of water in the sky," Now Ice Beam it!" The tronado of water is now frozen and Mudkip on on top of it. Mudkip posed," Mud!" everyone cheers.

"Amazing, Mudkip make a statue!" inform Vivian

"That statue we be a perfect for my backyard" inform Raul

"Remarkable" added

"Yes, both Pokemon and Coordinator must do a lot of pratice to pull this one" nodded Joy

Mudkip and Vivi did one last bow before leaving the stage, she pass Candice (Wearing a white version of Zoey's outfit of the Wallace Cup)," That was a good act! Now let me show my Kiai act!" Vivi turn and stare at the Ice-Gym Leader.

"Look like it is Candice's turn" inform Max

"Sneasel, its time to show your Kiai!" shouted Candice as she throws her Pokeball to summon her Sneasel," Sne!"

"Sneasel?" echoed Max as he looks at his Pokedex

[Sneasel the Sharp Claw Pokemon: Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This Pokémon seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.]

Candice," Sneasel Icy Wind the floor!" Sneasel blows a beam of wind with sparkling blue snow at the floor causing it to be frozen.," Now Fury Swipes!" Sneasel's claws glow white and jump to the icy floor and doing the ice skate, each time it spins white slash appear which amazed the crowd," Now jump then use Sword Dance!" Sneasel jump in the air with several blue glowing swords circle Sneasel," Icy WInd again!" Sneasel blow causing the swords to freeze. The frozen swords slash into the ground one by one. Sneasel land one of the sword handle and pose," Sneasel!" Everyone including the judge claps to the Pokemon. Vivian was speechless for a second," Let...the judge talk"

"Amazing..." shocked Raul

"Remarkable" agreed Mr. Sukizo

"Candice's Sneasel ice skate are beautiful" amazed Joy

(Waiting Room)

Vivi just watch the act in on the T.V," This is the power of Candice!"

(Stage: 10 minutes later)

"All the act is done!" inform Vivian," Now it time to show who made it to the next stage!"

The big screen shows all the Coordinators who made it as Max and Brock look at everyone in the screen, they were shock. They can't find Vivi's picture among the coordinators, but Candice made it.

"No, Vivi didn't make it!" shocked Max as Ralts is sadden," Ral"

"But Candice did" inform Brock

(Waiting Room)

Vivi change back to her travel outfit, but sad she didn't make it until someone pat her head," Hey don't lose your kiai, Vivi!" She turns and see the Ice-Gym Leader," Candice!"

"Just because you lose one, doesn't make it over for you" remind Candice which made Vivi smile," Yeah, there are other Contests...thank you Candice"

"Good, I don't want my rival lose that easy!" smiled Candice as she hears someone call her name," I have to go, remember don't lose your kiai!"

Vivi look at Candice one more time before leave.

(Outside)

Vivi rejoin her gang," Sorry you didn't make it"

"Thanks Max, but it okay" inform Vivi," There are still other contest left!"

"That right!" nodded Brock

Narrator: Vivi lost her contest and gain a rival, Candice the Ice-Gym Leader! Which of these Coordinators will made it to the Grand Festival! Find out next time!"

[Pokemon Team]

Max's Pokémon Team: Ralts (Walking Pokemon), Treecko, Shroomish, Mightyena

Vivi's Pokémon Team: Mudkip, Beautifly, Stufful

Brock's Pokemon Team: Steelix-Mega Steelix, Pinsir, Oddish