The Jacklot Battle Tournament continues to go on. All of our heroes with Mizuiro and the mysterious Tsukishima have advanced to the second round. The second round ended up being a tag battle. Orihime won her battle with Mizuiro as her partner. Now, then next battle will be Rukia and Chad vs. Ichigo and Tsukishima, but can Ichigo really work with this Tsukishima? We're about to find out.
You're just a kid on a quest
To be the best of the best
Someday your destined for power and glory
You know you're up to the test
There's only one way to tell this story
Be a hero
Be a hero
All the power is at your command
Face your fears and show you're a hero
The future of the world is in your hands
Pokémon
(Ichigo's voice) One-Sided Tag
The tournament continues on with the next battle about to start. Rukia and Chad stood facing Tsukishima and Ichigo. Ichigo wasn't sure if he could really battle with this guy, but he's willing to put things aside to win this battle.
"The next match of the second round is about to begin! We have Chad and Rukia going against Tsukishima and Ichigo!" The mayor announced.
"I don't know who to root for. I don't want any of my friends to lose." Orihime said.
"Ichigo is a pretty tough trainer. I think his team will be the one that wins." Mizuiro said.
"Mizuiro might be right. You saw what that Tsukishima did to me." Keigo said. "I don't think that guy is really messing around."
"I guess it all really depends on what pokemon they're going to use." Kugo said.
"When both sides are ready, you may begin!" The mayor announced as all of them called out their pokemon.
"Umbreon, I choose you!" Ichigo said.
"Come out, Noctowl!" Tsukishima said.
"Hawlucha, let's go!" Chad said.
"Cryogonal, you're up!" Rukia said. All four of their pokemon came out with them ready to battle.
"This could be a problem for Ichigo and Tsukishima." Mizuiro said. "Fighting-type attacks are strong against Umbreon, and ice-type attacks are strong against pokemon like Noctowl."
"True, but if Noctowl's flying-type attacks manage to land on Hawlucha, they can do some real damage." Kugo said.
"We'll get this battle started! Umbreon, Shadow Ball!" Ichigo called.
"I don't think so, Ichigo, Cryogonal, counter with Aurora Beam!" Rukia said.
"Umbreon!"
"Cry!" Umbreon and Cryogonal used their attacks. The two attacks collided and caused a large explosion in the center of the field.
"Noctowl, Sky Attack." Tsukishima said. Noctowl surrounded itself in a golden aura and flew right through the smoke. Noctowl smashed itself against Cryogonal and it looks like it did some damage.
"Impressive. Noctowl flew right through the smoke right after Cryogonal attacked." The mayor announced.
"Now use Moonblast." Tsukishima said. Noctowl gathered moon energy and fired a pink orb at Cryogonal. Cryogonal got hit pretty hard by those attacks and was taken out in just those two attacks.
"Cryogonal is unable to battle!" The referee claimed.
"Unreal! Noctowl was able to beat Cryogonal in just a couple attacks!" The mayor announced as everyone was shocked to see that.
"I can't believe Noctowl beat Cryogonal so easily!" Mizuiro said.
"I told you! That guy is so skilled that it's a little scary!" Keigo said. Rukia couldn't believe she got beaten so easily.
"Don't worry, Rukia. I'll win this battle." Chad said.
"Just be careful. That Tsukishima is a tricky one." Rukia said. Chad understood and knew he had to be careful for this.
"Hawlucha, Karate Chop on Umbreon!" Chad commanded.
"Hawlucha!" Hawlucha charged right Umbreon as it was getting ready to attack.
"Get ready, Umbreon!" Ichigo called as he was ready to act.
"There's really no need." Tsukishima said as he was telling Ichigo to stand down. "Noctowl, Sky Attack once more!" Noctowl flew down in the golden aura and pulled up to follow after Hawlucha.
"Hawlucha, Noctowl's coming in behind you fast!" Chad warned. Hawlucha spotted Noctowl and had to act fast. Hawlucha jumped high and jumped right over Umbreon. Hawlucha landed right behind Umbreon and it looked like Noctowl was going to crash right into Umbreon.
"Umbreon, get out of there!" Ichigo said, but it seemed like there wasn't enough time.
"There's really no need." Tsukishima said. Noctowl performed an impressive maneuver. It flew right over Umbreon at the last second and came down at Hawlucha. Noctowl smashed into Hawlucha and took Hawlucha out in just one attack.
"Hawlucha is unable to battle!" The referee claimed.
"And the battle is over just like that." The mayor said as everyone was amazed with that impressive move that Noctowl pulled off. "Ichigo and Tsukishima are advancing to the third round and will battle Orihime and Mizuiro." Chad and Rukia brought their pokemon back to their pokeballs with them upset about the defeat.
"That didn't go the way we thought it would." Chad said.
"No kidding, but Ichigo didn't really do much of anything." Rukia said. "It was all that Tsukishima." They were starting to get concerned about that guy themselves.
"Umbreon, are you okay?" Ichigo asked.
"Umbreon." Umbreon appeared to be perfectly fine. Ichigo glared right at Tsukishima as he didn't like how that battle went.
"What was that?! You could have hit my Umbreon!" Ichigo said. "Did you forget that this is suppose to be a tag battle?!" Tsukishima didn't really respond to that. He just brought Noctowl back in its pokeball and walked away. Ichigo was really starting to not like that guy.
"Before we start our next battle, we'll take a short break for lunch." The mayor said.
...
The Pokemon Center
Ichigo and his friends were having lunch at the center. However, Ichigo wasn't eating that much. His mind was too distracted in trying to figure out this Tsukishima.
"Ichigo, you better eat if you want to battle." Rukia said.
"Is there something bothering you?" Orihime asked.
"It's that Tsukishima." Ichigo said. "He's a strange and powerful trainer. You've guys seen how he battles."
"He certainly is a mysterious foe." Rukia said. "Every movement his pokemon have purpose and used efficiently. You saw the way his Noctowl moved and attacked. At the same time, we don't really know much about him. However, he appears to know a few things about us."
"Orihime, you and Mizuiro better be careful." Chad said.
"Chad's right." Ichigo said. "I might be battling with the guy, but that doesn't mean I like it. Watch out for him."
"Absol." Absol clearly felt the same.
"Got it." Orihime said. This might be one tough battle for Orihime.
...
The Arena
"We're back!" The mayor announced as everyone was getting ready to see the next battle. "We're only going to have one battle for the third round, but it's a tag battle." Both teams were on the field and were ready for this battle. "We have the team of Orihime and Mizuiro going against Ichigo and Tsukishima. However, whichever team wins this battle, those two trainers will battle it out to see who will win the Lunar Wing."
"So, no matter who wins, they'll have to battle their partner." Kugo said.
"That seems a little unfair." Keigo said.
"Perhaps, but it seems like nothing can be done about it." Rukia said. "Let's just sit back and enjoy the show."
"Orihime, I know you and Ichigo are friends, but I hope you don't hold back on his account." Mizuiro said.
"I won't." Orihime said and she actually meant it. 'I really wish I didn't have to battle Ichigo, but I also know he would want me to give it all I got. That's what I'll do.' She reached for her pokemon "Let's go, Roserade!"
"Excadrill, you're up!" Mizuiro said.
"Roserade!"
"Excadrill!"
"Orihime and Mizuiro are using Excadrill and Roserade. Who will their opponents choose?" The mayor questioned.
"Look, pal. We're a team. I may not like it, but you just watch what you do." Ichigo said as he reached for his pokemon. "Scraggy, I choose you!"
"Scraggy!"
"Lumineon, come out." Tsukishima said as he called an odd choice.
"Lu!"
"Lumineon?! How is that going to battle? It can't move all that well outside the water." Ichigo said.
"It's Scraggy and Lumineon. Interesting choices." The mayor said. "Let's see what is going to come out of this battle."
"Allow me to start this off. Lumineon, Rain Dance." Tsukishima said. Lumineon started the battle as rainclouds formed over the arena and rain started to pour down.
"It's starting to rain here. So much for a nice sunny day." The mayor said.
"What's this?" Orihime said.
"Rain Dance increases the power of water-type attacks." Mizuiro said. "Something tells me we better take Lumineon out fast." Orihime agreed with that considering what her friends told her. "Excadrill, Slash on Lumineon!"
"Roserade, back Exacdrill up!" Roserade said. Both pokemon went at Lumineon and hoped to end thsi fast.
"Now use Gust." Tsukishima said. Lumineon used Gust in a strange way. It formed a twister around itself. Not only did it lift Lumineon in the air, but both pokemon got caught in it. Excadrill tried to help Roserade out by shielding it. The real purpose of that Gust shot Lumineon in the air. Everyone couldn't believe what they were seeing.
"I've never seen Gust used like that before!" Rukia said.
"Look at Lumineon!" Chad said. Everyone looked at Lumineon and saw it flapping its fins like butterfly wings. Lumineon is actually flying.
"Look at that! Have you ever seen a Lumineon that can actually fly before?!" The mayor said.
"How is Lumineon doing that?!" Orihime said as the pokemon followed Lumineon around the air with shock.
"That Lumineon's ability must be Swift Swim." Mizuiro said. "Swift Swim helps a pokemon move faster in the rain. If Lumineon is able to move fast, it might be able to fly like that. Just imagine the training that Lumineon went through to do this." It was unreal. It almost seemed natural to Lumineon.
"Lumineon, now use Water Pulse on Excadrill." Tsukishima said. Lumineon unleashed a powerful blast of water at the shocked Excadrill. Excadrill got blasted by the attack and was knocked out in that one attack.
"Excadrill is unable to battle!" The referee said.
"Lumineon has beaten Excadrill! I suppose the extra power from the Rain Dance aided in that." The mayor said. What's going is hard to look away, but Ichigo snapped out of it and get his head back in the fight.
"I'm not just going to stand around and watch." Ichigo said. "Hey, Orihime! Better get your head in the battle!" Orihime snapped out of it and kept her focus.
"Roserade, keep the battle going! Magical Leaf!" Orihime said.
"Rose! Roserade!" Roserade joined in the battle as it tried attacking both pokemon with the attack, but they were able to avoid it.
"Scraggy, Headbutt!" Ichigo said.
"Dodge it!" Orihime said. Scraggy went at Roserade, but Roserade jumped away from Scraggy's head. However, Lumineon appeared right in front of Roserade.
"Gust." Tsukishima said. Lumineon unleashed a powerful Gust that blew Roserade in the sky and did some real damage.
"Hit by a powerful Gust! That's a lot of damage on Roserade!" The mayor said. Roserade fell out of the sky and crashed into the ground with Roserade being knocked out.
"Roserade is unable to battle!" The referee said.
"That's it! The battle is over!" The mayor said. "Ichigo and Tsukishima are our two finalists!" The crowd cheered for them. Orihime and Mizuiro hurried over to their pokemon.
"Roserade, please tell me you're okay." Orihime said as she held Roserade in her arms. Roserade seemed okay, but that was a difficult battle.
"That is one intense trainer." Mizuiro said. Tsukishima had complete control over every battle. The battles seemed more like two against one; the one being Tsukishima, and who was able to take down both opponents alone. Ichigo didn't do much of anything and it rather annoyed him.
"We now have our two finalists. Ichigo and Tsukishima will battle each other to see who will win the Lunar Wing." The mayor said. Ichigo glared right at Tsukishima, but Tsukishima didn't appear to be threatened or such. Ichigo might be in for a tough battle.
Ichigo may have technically won both battles, but it was more Tsukishima than him. Now, Ichigo has to face this challenger. Who will win it all in the end? Does Ichigo even have a chance against this trainer? Stay tuned to find out.
To Be Continued...
Pokemon Question: Okay, all you future trainers. The answer to the last question was...Honchkrow! Honchkrow actually have subordinates and will punish them if it feels like they failed or betrayed them. Here's the next question. For it's bravery and pride, what pokemon is used as a motif for various emblems?
