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Chapter 8:
Saffron City Arena, World of Trophies
In the largest city in the Kanto Region, a major match was taking place that would result in the champion of the tournament for years to come. Almost every trainer who participated in the contest was defeated along with their Pokemon. That is, except for two. The first was the undefeated champion that made his name known across the Pokemon regions, Red. The second was the challenger. A rival that had been a thorn in Red's side ever since a few years ago. His name was Spencer, and he would stop at nothing to usurp Red's title. This match was the grand final and was broadcasted on numerous channels.
As the match was about to begin, two boys, roughly younger than Red, were in the front row seats, settling down and getting ready to cheer their friend on. One boy was slightly older than the other. He had a red and blue hat along with a blue and yellow striped shirt and denim shorts. The other boy had blond hair in a cowlick with a red and yellow striped shirt.
The younger boy was excited to see the match. "I can't believe Red made this far! How do you feel about his wins so far Ness?"
"As long as he's not cheating or lying, I have faith in his skills and his heart." Declared Ness. "From what I've seen, his bond with his Pokemon is second to none. You were lucky to find him after I got captured all those years ago, Lucas."
"I'm glad you feel that way!" Responded Lucas. "I have undying faith that he'll win this final match!"
In the back stands of the arena, two mysterious figures were watching over the match. They were in a shady part of the stands so that they couldn't be seen. They were simply at the match, waiting for their time to show.
A couple minutes later, the lighting started to dim down as the announcer made his way into the illuminated center of the arena.
Lucas and Ness were fired up and ready to cheer Red on.
"Ladies and gentlemen! This has been the moment you all have been waiting for! The Grand Finals of the 2018 Pokemon Tournament!"
The audience roared with applause and screams as Ness and Lucas did the same.
"Now for our final two competitors!" Shouted the announcer.
A red headed boy then rose from a hole in the arena. He sported a black and purple shirt with blue jeans and black wristbands.
"Our challenger is a rising rookie who has caught the Pokemon regions by storm! His Pokemon are part of the newer generation and his will and ambition are unparalleled! It's the newcomer Spencer!"
The announcer then turned over to the other side of the arena as a familiar well known trainer rose from the other hole. He sported a red, black and white v neck shirt with blue jeans and a red and white hat that he wore nonstop.
"This boy rose from being just another boy to being the best trainer the regions have seen in an unprecedented amount of time! He also defended the world against a dark evil a decade ago! Please give it up for the one… the only… " The trainer finally rose from the hole for all the spectators to see. "Red!"
The audience erupted with cheer and screams. Many fans were waving their flags and hands in the air while many girls were falling head over heels at the mere sight of him. Ness and Lucas were further encouraging the trainer and cheering him on.
"Now. Without further ado, let the match… begin!" Shouted the announcer.
As he left the stage, the trainers took their battle poses.
Red decided to speak up first. "Just so you know, I won't go easy on you, Spencer."
"Likewise old buddy." Declared the rival.
Spencer then pulled out a normal Pokeball and threw it on the ground. "Popplio! I choose you!"
As soon as the ball hit the floor, it opened to reveal a blue seal that some audience members swooned over because they found it somewhat cute.
Red then decided to throw his Pokeball in retaliation. "Squirtle! I choose you!"
When the ball opened, it summoned a small blue turtle with a brown shell that many audience members cheered for because of its overwhelming popularity.
After some small fighting between the two water types, Squirtle emerged the victor because of his superior defense. A good chunk of the audience was understandably upset because they couldn't bear to see something so cute be defeated.
Spencer was unfazed at his loss and decided to throw another normal Pokeball. "Dartrix! I choose you!" This new Pokeball opens up to reveal an owl which had green plant like accents. It led most of the audience to assume that it was a grass type.
Red decided to bring out his own grass type. Ivysaur! I choose you!
The two grass types fought each other like they were in a tornado. Red's Ivysaur was using his vines to control the ground while Spencer's Dartrix was dominating the air. The fight was pretty evenly matched. However, too many vine attacks made Ivysaur tired and more vulnerable. This left the flying grass type to swoop in for the final blow.
The score was evenly matched. The announcer stated that whoever would win the next round would emerge the grand champion.
As soon as the two rivals pulled out their final Pokeballs, a loud burst of purple energy coming from one of the upper walls abruptly interrupted the match and left the audience screaming uncontrollably and scrambling for safety from the falling debris.
Red looked up in horror when he saw the last thing he expected to see. "It can't be…"