#011 – Metapod

Harden Earned Victory

The finalists of the "Kanto Hard Pokémon Expo Tournament" threw their balls into the ring. It was the reigning seven-time champion, Samurai versus the underdog rookie, Ash Ketchum. Both had entered the competition with a Metapod, so it was a ditto match. It took an exceptional amount of time for Samurai to make his little Metapod harder than the more commonly used Onix, or even Geodude. But by going against those odds, he had earned the Hard Pokémon Community's respect. Ash, on the other hand, made his way to the top this year with nothing but dumb luck. Team Rocket had gotten in the way again and as a result, most of the competitors were unable to move forward.

The announcer yelled "Go!" and the Metapods began to Harden. Ash ordered his Metapod to engage maximum hardness, but Samurai's Metapod conserved its energy, not wanting to burn out. The crowd roared, anticipating an exciting climax. Boulders were dropped from the sky onto the Metapods. They were both putting up a good fight, but Samurai's Metapod had the patience of a thousand monks. The boulders did not relent, and eventually Ash's Metapod succumbed to them. Then a boulder also fell on Ash by accident. Samurai had just won the tournament once again. He retained the trophy and went home with his little Metapod tightly in his grip.