Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Pokémon or the story of Dinosaur, only how the story goes. The characters of Pokémon belongs to its creators and the story of Dinosaur belongs to Disney. The only thing that I do own are the OC's of the story. I apologize for any errors in grammar and/or if I was not accurate in reference to something.

A/N: And here is part three. While there is one more one on one match, there's going to be a triple threat match.

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Chapter Twelve: The Tournament For the Water-

Part 3: Things Get Intense

The tournament was still underway as there were only a few combatants left. The next two to step into the ring was both Barry and Drudd. The Superpower Pokémon and the Cave Pokémon stared each other down as they prepared themselves for combat. The Butterfree flew over them and asked, "Are the two of you ready?"

"Hmm." Both Barry and Drudd nodded. The Butterfree flew a little higher before shouting, "Begin!"

Both Pokémon quickly charged for each other and reared back a fist. They both lashed out their fists and ended up punching the other in the face. Both Pokémon winced from the blows before looking to the other with a glare. They backed away from each other before Drudd unleashed a strike with Dragon Claw. The blow sent Barry falling onto his back and he looked up to the Dragon-Type standing over him. But a smirk formed on the Machoke's face as he was able to his leg for a Low Sweep to trip up the Druddigon. Drudd yelped when he fell to the ground while Barry rolled backwards onto his feet before rising up once again. The Druddigon looked up to his opponent with a growl and quickly rose back onto his feet. Drudd rushed again and tried to use Crunch on Barry, but the Superpower Pokémon kept backing away from the Dragon-Type's chompers in a comical fashion before flipping backwards and landing a kick to Drudd's jaw. Drudd's head snapped back from the blow and when Barry landed in a crouch, he launched forward and used Dynamic Punch on the Druddigon.

Drudd recoiled from the blow before quickly turning and using Dragon Tail to knock him back. Barry was sent tumbling across the arena. But the Machoke didn't stay down for long as he shakily rose back onto his feet. He leapt towards Drudd and started Cross Chopping like there was no tomorrow. Each blow caused Drudd to be knocked back with each blow. When the two had reached had middle of the arena, Barry quickly brought his hands to his side before unleashing a Focus Blast attack. The blast hit Drudd square in the chest and sent the Dragon-Type flying back and came sliding to a stop just at the edge of the arena. Drudd lifted his head to see Barry cautiously coming towards him. Drudd narrowed his eyes and begrudgingly admitted, "I have to admit that you're good.

"But I won't lose!" He shouted in defiance. The Druddigon was quick to rise up before his claws started glowing. He rushed forward with another Dragon Claw attack. But Barry was ready for the Cave Pokémon as he came closer. When he was but a few feet from him, Barry crouched down before charging forward. With another Dynamic Punch, he was able to send Drudd flying again; only this time it was over the edge of the arena.

The Cave Pokémon yelled as he fell down into water with a large splash. Those of Barry's Pokémon herd cheered for him seeing that he brought them closer for a chance to the water. Drudd broke through the surface of the water with a gasp and was helped out by a Lapras. From above, the Butterfree shouted, "And with that, Barry the Machoke wins the round!

"All right, who's next?" The Butterfree shouted to the remaining contestants. The Incineroar jumped from the stands and landed in the middle of the ring. The bipedal cat stretched a bit and said, "I'm feeling a little confident at the moment. So I want to take on two opponents."

Barry looked to his fellow herd member with a questioning look before returning to his seat. Most of the Pokémon herds' members and the Butterfree were awestruck from this and the former said, "All right then. If you're sure that you want to take on two opponents, then call them out!"

"I want him." The Incineroar pointed to the one that Stag had said. Everyone gasped when they saw him pointing at Brock. The Pikachu gave a nervous gulp and the Butterfree asked him, "Do you accept the challenge?"

"Uh-" Brock said as he looked about. Though he was scared, Brock nodded that he would fight. The Incineroar gave a smirk before pointing to the other Pokémon that he wanted to fight, "And her."

The only other girl still in the tournament was Dragara. Without waiting to be asked, the Dragonite stood up and started walking to the edge of the stands. Brock was shakily coming as well, but he seemed to be really nervous. Dragara looked to the Pikachu and sighed before grabbing him with her tail. Brock cried out as she flew them over the gap and landed on the platform. When she touched down, Dragara set Brock down and the Pikachu looked to the Incineroar with another nervous gulp.

"Are the three of you ready?" The Butterfree asked the three Pokémon asked. All three of them gave a nod to tell him that they were ready. The Butterfree then shouted, "Begin!"

The Incineroar gave a loud Roar to try and intimidate the two. While it only made Brock more nervous, Dragara powered through it by flying forward and throwing a Thunder Punch. The blow did somewhat send a shock through the Heel Pokémon, but the Incineroar didn't let it stop him from fighting back. With a quick lashing of his paw, he struck her in the neck with Throat Chop. Dragara gagged from the strike and moved back as she rubbed the sore spot. The Incineroar went on the offensive a few Double Kicks to her.

Over from his spot, Brock shook his head to get rid of the stupor he was in. Seeing that the Incineroar's attention was mostly focused on Dragara, the Pikachu quickly bounded around the Incineroar before stopping and charging up his attack. He unleashed a Thunderbolt that struck the large feline Pokémon in the back. The Incineroar cried out in pain and dropped to his knees when the attack subsided. The Incineroar glanced back with a glare before turning his gaze back to the Dragonite and maneuvered himself to where his back legs faced her and used Double Kick to her gut. Dragara cried out as she fell backwards and the Incineroar stood up again before firing a Flamethrower at Brock. The Pikachu's eyes comically bulged out and he took off running from the attack. The Incineroar made the attack follow after the Pikachu. Brock was comically crying as the flames followed after him. But he jumped high into the air and fired another Thunderbolt at the flames. The two attacks ended up colliding with one another and created a huge explosion. The force of the blast was strong enough to push Brock over the edge. The Pikachu screamed as he started to fall over the edge, but at the right moment, an orange shape flew over the edge and caught the Mouse Pokémon before he could fall any further. Brock opened his eyes to find him in the crook of Dragara's arm. Brock was a little surprised and asked, "You saved me?"

"Well, yeah. We are allies after all." Dragara said with a smile. They landed on the other side of the arena and Dragara set Brock back down. The two faced the Incineroar. Dragara's eyes narrowed when she said, "Give him another Thunderbolt attack."

"What about you?" Brock asked when he glanced up to her. She didn't take their eyes off their opponent when she said, "I've got something in mind."

"Okay." Brock shrugged before preparing. Lightning started to dance around the Pikachu as he prepared the attack. And Dragara opened her mouth wide as she prepared her own attack. The Incineroar only smirked as he too prepared an attack of his own. Both Brock and Dragara fired a Thunderbolt and Hyper Beam respectively while the Incineroar fired his Flamethrower attack. The three attacks collided with one another and struggled against each other for a moment before creating a large explosion.

Like so many times before, everyone had to brace themselves from the explosion created by powerful attacks. Dragara and Brock couldn't see what had happened to their opponent because of the smoke and neither could those in the stands. Suddenly, movement happened at the top of the smoke cloud and everyone looked to see the Incineroar emerge after making a huge leap. He came down with a dark grin and landed before the two. Neither Brock nor Dragara could react in time as the Heel Pokémon dropped down and sweep kicked their legs from underneath them. Both Pokémon fell to the ground before looking up to the Fire-Dark Type standing over them. The dark grin never left the cat's face as he quickly grabbed Brock by his tail. Thinking it was a mistake on the Incineroar's part he shouted, "Oh, you're asking for it now!"

He started to build up a charge, but didn't get the chance to attack when the Heel Pokémon started spinning Brock around over his head by his tail. Everyone watched as the Pikachu cried out as he spun round and round in the Heel Pokémon's hand. Dragara rose up and moved to help Brock, but before she could get close, the Incineroar looked to her with his smug smirk before flinging the Mouse Pokémon at her. Dragara barely had time to react when she caught the Pikachu and that's when the Incineroar made his move. He collected his power before unleashing a big Flamethrower. The attack collided with the two and they cried out in the explosion. Everyone in the stands gasped when they saw Dragara stumble backwards out of the smoke cloud with Brock still in her arms. They both took a deep breath from the sudden attack, but were shocked when the Incineroar came rushing at them. Dragara flapped her wings and took to the air, but wasn't fast enough when the Heel Pokémon jumped up and grabbed her by the tail.

Dragara yelped as she was pulled back down and fell to the ground, dropping Brock in the process. The Pikachu tumbled across the ground and cried out his Pokémon name when he almost went over the edge. He was able to grab on to the ledge at the last second and did his best to hold on. The Incineroar's smirk didn't leave him when he looked from the occupied Pikachu to the Dragonite on the ground. She started to rise back up when he slammed his foot against her and shoved her back down. Everyone from her Pokémon herd gasped at the display. Even Barry wasn't liking what he was seeing. He smugly questioned, "Ready to give up?"

"To a creep like you?" Dragara defiantly glared at him. She growled her answer, "Never."

"That's the spirit." He darkly said as he cracked his knuckles. Dragara became a little nervous and quickly unleashed Thunder Wave. It made the Incineroar back off and she was able to rise to her feet. Jumping to the air again she flapped her wings really hard to create a Hurricane attack. The high winds were enough to send a resisting Heel Pokémon sliding backwards. Dragara kept flapping her wings to keep the attack up, but it was showing that she was beginning to tire from it. And the moment she started to slow down is when her opponent took his chance. With another big leap, the Heel Pokémon was able to tackle her from the air. Everyone in the stands gasped when they crashed into the ground with the Incineroar on top of the Dragonite. The Incineroar rose up but raised his claws and brought them down on Dragara. He unleashed a good number of Fury Swipes on Dragara and she cried out in pain from each strike of his claws.

From their spots, both Blitz and Drudd unknowingly clenched their seat as they watched the beating continue with angry looks on their faces. Brock managed to climb back onto the platform and looked to see his partner in danger. He quickly rushed forward and used Quick Attack to speed up. With a yell he launched himself forward, "Pikachu!"

The Incineroar looked up just when the Pikachu collided with his chest before bouncing off. Dragara was able to use the distraction to empower her tail for a Dragon Tail strike. The Incineroar yowled in surprise as he was sent flying off of Dragara and crashed to the ground a few feet from Brock. Dragara huffed as she shakily rose back onto her feet but dropped down on one knee from exhaustion and pain. Rising up again, the Fire-Dark Type looked to the Dragon-Flying type before setting his gaze on the Electric Type. Brock gave a nervous gulp but decided to stand his ground against his bigger foe. Cracking his neck, the Incineroar said, "Time to do what the boss asked and put the hurt on ya."

"He's such a sore loser, you know that?" Brock asked before gathering enough charge and firing a Thunderbolt attack. The Incineroar jumped over the attack, and with a low swing he used Throat Chop on the Pikachu. The blow not only made Brock gag, but it also sent him flying. He landed a few feet away when the Incineroar suddenly came crashing down on him. Brock cried out in pain as the impact really hurt and it created cracks in the arena floor. Brock opened an eye to see the Incineroar smugly smirking down at him. The Heel Pokémon raised his fist and it quickly heated up before he brought a Flame Punch down on the Pikachu multiple times. The crowd watched with worried and horrified expressions.

Dragara looked over to the beating and knew that she needed to do something fast to help the Pikachu. Gathering what strength she had, Dragara flew at him with Dragon Rush with a scream. The Incineroar glanced back before turning and using Bulk Up as a way to withstand the attack. Dragara collided with the Incineroar and it only made him slide back a few feet. The Incineroar grabbed Dragara by the arms as her attack ended before pulling her close and using Fire Fang on her shoulder. The Dragonite cried out in pain from the burning feeling in her shoulder.

Both Blitz and Drudd rose up in the stands at the sight of seeing their friends and family in trouble like this. The Incineroar released his bite on Dragara before turning around and throwing the Dragonite over his shoulder. She landed on her back on the stone ground and cried out in pain from the rough landing.

Seeing how she was still conscious but wasn't getting up, the Fire-Dark Type decided to end the match his own way. Looking over to the struggling Brock who was trying to get back up, he walked over with a whistle before roughly grabbing the Pikachu by the scruff. Then with a casual throw behind him he sent the Pikachu flying before giving a backwards kick that sent Brock to Dragara. Both Pokémon on the same team grunted when the Pikachu collided with the Dragonite. They both groaned in pain from their battle and looked to see the Incineroar once again standing over them. The dark grin of the bipedal cat grew wider as he gathered his strength together before unleashing a big Flamethrower on them. Brock and Dragara screamed as they were engulfed in the attack. The Incineroar kept it going for a moment more before stopping. When the flames vanished, it revealed a badly burnt Dragara and Brock laying on the ground unmoving.

Everyone gasped at the brutal scene, but when there was light stirring from the two they were a bit relieved. The Incineroar looked up to the Butterfree and said, "I think that they're done."

"It would appear that way." The Butterfree nodded. He flew a little higher and said, "The winner of this round is: Blaze!"

While most of the other Pokémon herds and Barry were silent, there were cheers from Stag and a few others. The Butterfree then said, "With only four contestants remaining, we will take a short break before continuing with the semi-finals!"

This seemed to make some in the crowd cheer for more action. The Incineroar jumped back to his Pokémon herd while Blitz and Drudd flew over to help their injured. Blitz gently picked Brock up while Drudd helped Dragara to her feet and helped her back. Blitz flew back over to his family and gently set Brock down. Even Donna, Aurora and Twig came closer to see if he would be alright. He gently shook the Pikachu and Brock weakly opened his eyes. With a sad smile Blitz said, "You're gonna be okay, Uncle Brock."

"Aw, it didn't hurt that bad." Brock said in pretend bravado. Sam was quick to tell his son, "Easy there, boy. It's going to be okay."

Brock looked to Blitz and tiredly said, "Make sure that he doesn't get away with this. Him or his boss."

"You got it." Blitz nodded and the injured Pikachu closed his eyes to rest. An Audino suddenly walked up and bowed, "I have been sent by Lady Megan to heal them both."

"If you can help." Cynthia said and she and Sam gently handed Brock over to her. The Audino took Brock into her arms and used Heal Pulse. It seemed to do the trick as the burn marks and scratches quickly healed up. Brock slightly stirred in his sleep with a groan, but didn't wake up at the moment. The Audino looked to the worried family and friends, "Do not worry. A little rest and he should be just fine."

"Thank." Bonnie nodded her thanks to the Audino. The Hearing Pokémon gave a chuckle before moving off to Dragara. While she was being healed, Blitz looked over to where the Incineroar was and saw him smugly flexing his muscles while some in his Pokémon herd congratulated him. Blitz clenched a fist and Cynthia was the one to notice.

She came over to him and placed a paw against her adopted son's leg. Feeling the touch, Blitz looked down to see Cynthia looking up to him. She could see it in his eyes when she said, "I know that you want revenge on what he did to your uncle." But she shook her head, "But you must not allow it to cloud your judgment or change who you are."

Blitz let her words sink in before taking a deep breath to calm himself. When he felt that he was calm enough, the Charizard cast one more glance to the sleeping Brock before looking over to Dragara who was still being healed by the Audino. He was about to go and see her when he heard a, "Hey."

Looking in the direction of the voice he saw Barry standing there. The Machoke had his arms crossed and looked to be upset about something. Barry looked to the unconscious Brock and said, "I'm really sorry that happened to your uncle and friends. I'd even heard Stag say something to Blaze. I just wish that I could have done something."

"At least you're a good Pokémon to care enough for others." Blitz said when he turned to Barry. The Machoke thought about it before smiling to the Charizard. Then with a confident grin he said, "Like I said before, I hope to fight you in the finals. Which means I want you to knock Blaze out of this thing. I promise that I'll even be fair to that Tyranitar just to prove that I'm a good Pokémon."

"Sounds like a fair deal." Blitz nodded and extended his clawed hand. Barry looked at it a moment in slight surprise before a smile formed on his face. Adopting a grin he took the Charizard's hand and shook it. With a nod he added, "See you in the finals."

With that, Barry walked back over to his Pokémon herd to wait his turn for the tournament. Their promise added a new thing for Blitz to look forward to; battling a rival that thought more than just winning. He was snapped out of his thoughts when he heard the Butterfree shout, "Time for the semi-finals! The last four Pokémon, get yourselves ready!"

The crowd started cheering as Blitz moved down to stand next to Tar as they waited for their turn.

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Author's Note: I hope that you all enjoyed this chapter, I do know that it was brutal during the fight with the Incineroar, but it was what I was thinking. Especially for what I have planned to come. We're nearing the end of the tournament and should be getting back to the main part of the story soon. I look forward to reading your reviews. Be sure to leave a comment either about if I've done something wrong or if you want something specifically to happen. See you next time.