Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon
This is my first time writing a 'Ash Betrayed' story so if it seems rushed or if there are any errors, I sincerely apologize.
Pairings are Abilityshiping but I don't want to focus too much on the romance side but more of the battling side. Other pairings are uncertain for now.
Far away from any other region lies the region of Heiwa. This particular region has sparked the interest of many regions due to its rich history and powerful Pokemon League. It is said that this league was built on the strength of the heroes who saved the region from the villainous Team Dawn who plunged the entire region on the darkness by waging war over the peaceful residents.
And now, they will get their chance to see for themselves what the region has to offer, for the first Pokemon Millennium Tournament is about to begin.
Over at the large stadium located on top of the tall mountain in the middle of the Heiwa region a large crowd had gathered for the annual Pokemon League tournament. Because of the small pool of challengers, challengers usually only need to gather eight badges to challenge the Elite Four of the Heiwa Region straight away. And this year, the league had a peculiar guest challenger.
"Who knew that this is what former champions do once they retire." A girl in her late teens with long wavy auburn hair and green eyes remarked to her fellow Elites as she gazed at the challenger on the other side of the tinted window of the waiting room. She was wearing a long sleevep aquamarine dress decorated with sequins and pearls. The dress was split open in the center in front, forming a tail behind her. She also wore matching aquamarine leggings and sparkly heels. She also has a pearl headpiece with a shell hanging in the center.
One of her fellow Elites glanced over her shoulder and raised an eyebrow. "Reika, it's not just any other former champion, it's Steven Stone, one of the strongest champions, next to Cynthia."
Reika raised an eyebrow back at him. "That is a very ironic statement, Daimen, considering the shipping between them."
Daimen was a man around Reika's age with short wavy red hair and grey-blue eyes. He was wearing a neat grey shirt with a white vest and brown cargo pants. Over them was a grey flowing robe which was decorated with white boarders and cloud patterns. He was also wearing dark combat boots.
"Reika, Daimen, you guys should be getting ready, not gossiping about the challenger." Arata, the leader of the Elite Four sighed. His red hair was spiked and has purple eyes. He was wearing an orange suit which was decorated with red, orange and yellow sequins and red boots. He nodded at the last Elite in the room. "Look at Muraku, he's already done and the both of you have yet to prepare your pokemon."
The last Elite, Muraku, returned the nod and resumed checking his pokemon. His hair was long jet black with white accents at each side of his head. His eyes were unique for they were purple-yellow. He was wearing a white shirt with a black velvet jacket which extends behind him. He was also wearing black velvet pants and dress shoes.
Reika and Daimen rolled their eyes but picked up their pokeballs and fastened them to their belts or placed them in the pockets of their costumes. Even so, they knew that Arata means well and just wants them to give their best first impression to everyone.
"Where's Red?" Muraku asked, breaking the silence.
"He's still at Kanto. We'll skip his introductions tonight and wait and see if the challenger does get past Reika. If he does, he'll make his appearance." Arata explained as they headed out of the door to the platforms where they will make their debut along with the challenger.
"Nice to know the confidence he has in you." Daimen joked as they stood on their respective platforms which are far away from each other and have smaller platforms surrounding them. They released their Pokemon on the smaller platforms so that they can provide the special effects when they rise.
"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to the Heiwa Region's Eight Pokemon League!" The MC yelled into her mic. She was strangely familiar looking due to her long pink hair which was constantly changing styles in the past when she was stalking a certain trainer to steal his Pikachu. However, those were the days of the past and now, Jessie is an honorable member of Heiwa's Pokemon League's staff with her main jobs being the MC and referee.
"The challenger this year is no stranger to some of us. Give it up for Steven Stone! The former champion of Hoenn!" Jessie continued to yell into her mic. The platform on one side of the stadium rose, showing the ever presentable heir of Devon Corp. He offered a small smile to the crowd and waved. The crowd good-naturedly waved back and cheered on encouragements.
"And on this side, we have Heiwa's Elite Four!" Jessie waved her hand on the other side of the stage. One by one, the platforms rose although they were darkened. "With the temperament of the wind and strength of a hurricane, we present to you our favorite flying type specialist, Daimen!"
The crowd began to cheer wildly as the spotlight fell on Daimen. His flying type Pokemon sent their moves up of Air Slash and Gust in the air, creating the effect of winds around him. His cloak fluttered with the winds and he spun around, waving his hands to greet the crowds.
"And next up, a polite gentleman yet, hiding his full strength in the dark, our dark type specialist, Muraku!"
The spotlight next landed on Muraku who gave a polite wave and nod. His Pokemon sent out Shadow Balls and Dark Pulses in the air, shadowing his face every once in a while, creating the effect of a mysterious trainer.
"Up next, graceful as a wave but powerful as a tsunami, we have our favorite water specialist and Top Coordinator, Reika, the Mermaid of Heiwa!"
As the spotlight shone on Reika, her pokemon sent showers of water and bubbles in the air, creating a waterfall effect. Reika grinned and twirled around, waving at the crowd, the sequins and pearls on her dress creating the effect of waves.
"And last but not least, having the passion which ignites flames and the heart of a lion, we proudly present to you our leader of the Elites and former champion, Arata!"
Instead of having the spotlight shine on him, Arata's pokemon lighted up his platform with a series of Flamethrowers and Will-O-Wisp. This made the patterns on his suit look like real dancing around.
"And there you have it folks, our Elite Four of Heiwa!" Jessie paused and leaned over as Arata whispered something to her which made her slightly disgruntled. "And unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, our Champion Red will be absent tonight."
This elicited a series of groans from the crowds. But Jessie waved her hand with a smile. "However, if the challenger does, and I mean 'if', get past the Elite Four, he will grace us with his presence and take on the challenger!"
This seemed to cheer up the crowds. All of the Elite Four's platforms, except for Daimen's, were lowered back down. Daimen recalled his pokemon and met Steven at the center of the battling field.
"Welcome to the Heiwa Pokemon League. We are honored to have a respectable trainer in our mist." Daimen grinned easily, slipping into his customary greeting for all challengers as he is the first Elite they face.
"The pleasure is all mine." Steven returned. "I can see that the concept of a dramatic entrance is not lost here."
"Exactly." Daimen's grin only grew. "We aim to show our strength from the start and we never portray ourselves differently. May our battle be one to be remembered."
They shook hands and returned to their respective sides. Jessie took her spot at the side of the field as referee and raised her hands. "The six on six battle between the challenger, Steven and Elite Four Daimen will now begin. Both sides are allowed substitutions and the battle will be over when all of one side's pokemon are defeated. Bring out your pokemon!"
"Aggron, to me!" Steven sent out his first Pokemon.
"Let the winds guide you, Noivern!" Daimen sent out his.
"Battle begin!"