Episode 15: An Elegant and Powerful Battle
The next day, in the Pokemon Contest Hall, Diana is giving her Pokemon a snack before the Pokemon Contest starts. She uses a small square like tube that has a Pokeball on top. She presses a button on the top and small cubes of different colors come out. She then gives her Pokemon a few blocks and they eat them. To the Pokemon, the color blocks taste delicious.
Hana looks and asks, "Hey Diana, what are the Pokemon eating?"
"These are Pokeblocks. They're like snacks for Pokemon. They give them energy and depending on the berries that are used, they can be very delicious," Diana says.
"They sure look good and from how the Pokemon are holding smiles, they must be good," Hana says.
"Thanks. It's important for us Coordinators to make these to help increase their strength and conditions," Diana says.
Then asks, "You wanna try one?"
"Sure," Hana says.
Diana takes one out and passes it to Hana. Hana looks at the pink Pokeblock and sniffs it a bit. She then plops it in her mouth and chews it. After a little time, Hana swallows it.
She smiles and says, "Yum."
"Glad you like it," Diana says.
"Yeah. It can take some Oran berries, Pecha berries, Nanab berries, and I think I taste a hint of Tomato Berry in it. This makes your Oran Berry very sweet with a hint of spice in it," Hana says.
"Wow! You got a keen taste. It's my own recipe too," Diana says.
"I can tell. They are made with love and care. Do you think you can teach me how to make them?" Hana replies.
Diana nods her head, "Sure. But remember, all Pokemon have different taste, so you will need to experiment until you find the right one for your Pokemon."
"Right," Hana says with a nod.
Pikachu, Latias, and Latios look at Diana with interest at the snack.
Hana giggles, "I think they want a piece too."
"Well, how can I refuse," Diana happily says.
Diana gives the three Pokemon the Pokeblocks and they love it. Diana and Hana giggle to see them looking very happy.
Chase looks around, "Hmm, I wonder where Akira and Chloé are? The contest is going to start soon."
"I think Akira said that he needs to talk to Chloé about something. I'm sure they'll be back before the contest starts," Diana says.
Outside of the Pokemon Contest Hall, Akira is talking to Chloé about the situation they are in.
Akira explains, "Well, Chloé LeBeau... Here's the sitch for you and me. Both of us, along with other scientists, are stuck within another dimension completely unknown to us. Unknown resources... unknown supplies, besides our stuff... no apparent way home. Well... a lesser being would go insane just by thinking of it. You and me... I believe that someone here in this region will have the necessary tech to get us back to our dimension. One thing's for certain, Chloé LeBeau. If this here journey goes right for us... We'll be home by Christmas."
"I suppose so, but what about Hana and the others?" Chloé asks.
"Well, Hana and the others did agree to let me travel with them until we can find a way back home," Akira says.
Chloé smiles and says, "They are very nice children."
"I agree. It will be difficult for me to leave them once my mission is done, but I'll just have to make the most of it," Akira says.
Then gives her a thumbs up, "And I understand, you'll be staying in Gardenia Town until I find the rest of the scientist and find a way to get us back home."
"Thank you, Akira," Chloé replies with a smile.
Soon after, Diana is heading to the dressing room while Hana and the others are going to take their seats.
"Good luck Diana," Hana says.
"We'll be cheering you all the way," Chase says.
"Thank you. I'm really excited. I can't wait to get started. Soon. I will be able to win my third ribbon," Diana says.
Suddenly, they begin to hear screaming and cheering. The group turns their heads to see a group of people gathering around in front of the entry to see a young girl walking inside. The girl has beautiful long gold hair with curls, blue eyes, and fair skin. She is wearing an elegant green dress with black slip on shoes and a pink ribbon in her hair. The people attendees and Coordinators alike are cheering and screaming with excitement.
The girl laughs and says , "Thanks for the well deserved warm welcome. Wow!"
"Who is she?" Hana asks.
"You really don't know?" A girl's voice asks.
They turn their heads to see a fellow Coordinator.
She says, "That's Lady Athena, she's a Pokemon Coordinator who specializes in Pokestyling in the Sinnoh Region."
"So who is she?" Diana asks.
Another coordinator says, "Only a world famous celebrity who has the ability to hire all the greatest fashion designers to design for her. And they say she specializes in Eevee and their Evolve Forms,"
"Interesting," Chase says.
"Wow! Does this mean she has a lot of them?" Hana asks.
"I heard she got five of them, including an Eevee," The female Coordinator says.
"As soon I heard there is going to be a Pokemon Contest in Gardenia Town, of course I had to come too. I will show off my Pokemon's best moves that show real beauty. And I will spread it around all of Kanto," The young Lady, Athena says.
Her announcement has caught everyone's attention. Soon, Latias flies over to the Coordinator with curiosity. She tilts her head and lets out a small call. Then taps on the dress of the Coordinator Lady Athen and some of the Pokemon look down to see the little Pokemon.
Lady Athena becomes interested, "A Latias? Here, of all places?"
Hana runs over with Pikachu and Latios. Then picks Latias up.
"Sorry about that, Latias is a bit curious," Hana says.
Then turns to Latias, "Latias, you know you can't wander off like that?"
"Lati," (Sorry). Latias replies.
Noticing Hana having a Latias and Latios, Athena asks, "Hmm, are you competing with these Pokemon?"
"Oh no. I'm not a Coordinator. I'm just here to watch my friend," Hana says.
"Yes. It's a pleasure to meet you, my name is Diana. I'll be competing in the contest," Diana happily says.
Lady Athena simply says, "Really. However, I doubt you'll stand a chance against a Pokestylist like me. With elegance, grace, charms, and beauty. You can never outshine me."
She and some of the women begin laughing and walk off, leaving Diana and the others less pleased.
"She seems to have a lot of confidence," Chase says.
"That is some nerve of that girl to say that," Akira adds.
Diana turns to her friends, "Don't worry, I just need to focus on my own performance and remember that my Pokemon is going to be the star of the show."
"Good luck Diana," Chloé says.
"Thanks. And I'll do my best and win my next ribbon," Diana says.
In the battlefield of the Pokemon Contest Hall, the Gardenia Town Contest is beginning. Taking the stage is Lillian, the announcer.
Lilian announces, "Ladies and gentlemen, it's showtime! Hold on to your seats as we bring you people of Gardenia Town your Pokemon Contest! Coming to you live from Gardenia Stadium! I'm Lilian, and you know who you are, so give yourselves a big hand!"
Soon the audience begins to cheer with excitement.
"Here is what our Coordinators are going for, the Gardenia ribbon," Lilian announces on the screen of the dressing room.
The ribbon has a gold pin and has a purple and white striped ribbon attached to it. Diana watches to see the Gardenia Ribbon Lilian is holding. She then turns her head to see Athena holding a confident look on her face.
At the battle field, Lilian says, "And now, it's time to introduce to you our judges. First the head of the Contest Committee, Mr. Contesta."
Mr. Contesta says, "Thank you. Great to be here."
"Next, the head of the Pokemon Fan Club and a wise man of few words, Mr. Sukizo," Lilian adds.
Mr. Sukizo says, "Thank you. Remarkable."
"Finally, Gardenia Town's beloved nurse. Give a big hand to Nurse Joy," Lillian adds.
Nurse Joy says, "You're all so sweet."
"Now, it's time for the first round. I got a question for you: Are you ready?" Lilian announces.
Everyone in the audience cheered with excitement.
"Wow! I guess you are. No sense putting it off anymore! Let's get busy!" Lilian announces.
Everyone in the audience cheered with excitement. Soon, many of the Coordinators are presenting their Pokemon to look the best they can. Soon, it's Diana's turn.
"Alright, Ember! Go!" Diana says, throwing her Pokeball.
Then Ember, her Cyndaquill, comes out of the Pokeball.
"Cyndaquill!" Ember cheers.
"Ember, use swift!" Diana says.
Ember then performs swift.
"Now then, use Flamethrower!" Diana calls out.
With that, the Flamethrower begins to flow and make a swirl around the flying swift. above
"Alright Ember," Diana calls out.
Ember then jumps in the air and flies in the air of the flying flamethrower and swift.
"Now, use Defense Curl!" Diana calls out.
Ember then rolls into a ball as she performs a defense curl and is still flying up the slamming spiral with the stars flying around. The Audience are amazed to see this. Ember then spins the defense curl into they all swirl into a giant ball with swift around it.
"Wow! The move Flamethrower and Swift definitely shows Cyndaquill's fire power, and the defense curl caused the flamethrower to be turned into a ball," Lilian says.
"Now Ember," Diana calls out.
Ember then sprays fire from her back causing the fire to explode to send fire sparks and stars around the battlefield. Everyone chants and cheers with excitement.
"A spectacular use of fire type I have ever seen," Mr. Contesta says.
"Remarkable," Mr. Sukizo.
"I think the move feels warm, and it shows the power of Cyndaquill's power," Nurse Joy says.
At the stand, Hana and the others are excited.
"That was hot," Chase says.
"You can say that again," Akira says.
"She'll make it to the next round for sure," Hana happily says.
Then Lilian calls out, "And now time for our next contestant from all the way from Hearthome City, Lay Athena!"
Lady Athena walks out with a Pokeball in her hand.
She then throws it as she calls out, "Leafeon, out you come!"
The Pokeball opens to reveal her Pokemon. It's a mammalian, quadruped Pokémon. Its body is tan with dark brown paws. It has a multitude of small green sprouts growing all over its legs, chest and back, with the longest one on its head, in front of four tan tufts of fur. Leafeon's ears and tail are stylized to resemble tattered leaves. It has brown eyes and a small, brown nose.
At the stands, Hana and the others are surprised to see Lady Athena's Pokemon.
"A Leafeon! I've never seen one in person before," Hana says.
She takes out her Pokedex and Dexter says, "Leafeon, the Verdant Pokémon. Leafeon is always surrounded by fresh clean air because it uses photosynthesis just like a plant."
"I heard of that Pokemon, it's known to be one of Eevee's evolution mainly in Sinnoh," Hana says.
"Yeah. I never seen one up close before," Chase says.
Lady Athena calls out, "Leafeon, use Raze Leaf."
Leafeon uses Razer Leaf and begins to jump up as it flies in the air.
"Now, use Magical Leaf," Lady Athena calls out.
"Now, use Sunny Day," Lady Athena calls out.
The sun begins to glow bright from above the ceiling and the Razor Leaf and Magical Leaf glow bright and shine like the leaves blowing in the wind.
Leafeon then creates a magical leaf that begins to circle around the Razor Lead.
"And to finish it off, use Sword Dance!" Lady Athena calls out.
Leafeon then performs the sword dance and counteracts with the Razor Leaf and the Magical Leaf. Leafeon then lands on the ground and the leaves gently float down. Everyone claps and cheers with excitement and to see how powerful and elegant Leafeon is. At the stand, Hana and the others are actually impressed as well.
"I must admit, Lady Athena surely knows how to bring out Leafeon's power and elegance at the same time," Hana says.
"A way to bring out Leafeon's personality," Akira says.
"Hana is going to have a tough battle if she goes up against her," Chase says.
After the performances, Lilian says, "Great! That brings Round One to a beautiful finish! Now let's take a look at the eight Coordinators who are moving to Round Two! No Screen!"
On the screen it shows the eight Coordinators who are moving to the next round. Lady Athena and Diana are two of them.
Hana cheers, "Alright! Diana made it!"
"La!" (Yay!) Latias and Latios cheer.
"Pika Pi!" (Go Diana!) Pikachu and Alistar cheer.
"Diana deserves too," Chase says.
"Yes, but Diana will be going up against Lady Athena during this Contest too," Akira says.
"I say that Round Two is going to be interesting," Chloé replies.
On the screen, the cards turn over to hide the Coordinators faces. Then all the cards join together in one pile.
"Now let's give them all a shuffle and let Lady Luck determine the match ups!" Lilian says.
Then they all line up in a line. Then all the cards flip over to reveal the match ups. Lady Athena is on the first match while Diana is at the last match with another trainer.
Alright, now 'let's get busy," Lilian says.
Not long, the battle begins to get on it's way. Lady Athena shows that she also has an Eevee, Flareon, and Jolteon. She is able to defeat her opponents to help her get to the finals. Diana is able to do the same. Clefairy, and Butterfree battle spectacular as well. Soon, Diana is at the final around as well.
Once the other battles come and go, Diana and Lady Athena are at different sides of the battlefield.
"Alright Corsola. Let's go!" Diana says, throwing her Pokeball.
Then Corsola comes out and lands in front of Diana.
"Now Glaceon, take the stage!" Lady Athena calls out.
Then her Pokemon appears as well. This Pokemon is a quadruped, mammalian creature covered in light-blue fur that can be frozen into sharp quills. It has long, pointed ears, dark eyes, and a small nose. A teal crest with two dangling flaps adorn its head, resembling hair or headgear, two dark blue, rhombus-shaped markings on its back; the tip of its tail, feet, and flaps are the same shade of blue.
"Glaceon, huh," Akira says as he pulls out his phone.
He uses it to scan the Pokemon's image on his Pokedex App.
Then Dexter says, "Glaceon, the Fresh Snow Pokémon. Glaceon freezes the surrounding air by controlling its body temperature."
"Another Eevee Evolution Pokemon," Hana says.
"Diana is going to have a tough time battling her," Akira says.
Suddenly Lilian calls out, "And with five minutes on the clock… let' us begin!"
"Corsola, use Aqua Ring!" Diana calls out and performs the attack. Rings of water begins to fly towards Glaceon
Lady Athena says, "Glaceon, use Icy Wind!"
Glaceon then performs Ice Winds. Glaceon creates the Ice Wind that surrounds the area. At the same time, it freezes the Aqua Ring. Diana and Corsola are shocked, and Diana loses a few points.
Diana calls out, "Corsola, use Spike Cannon!"
Corsola performs Spike cannon that shatters the frozen Aqua Rings and creates sparkles around the area, causing Lady Athena to lose points too.
"Now Corsola, use Power Gem!" Diana calls out.
Corsola performs the Power Gem that spreads multiple colors and strikes Glaceon. Lady Athena also loses points.
Lady Athena thinks, "That girl is tougher than she appears. This brings out Corsola's power, beauty, and spirit. However, I refuse to back down."
Then calls out, "Use Blizzard!"
Glaceon begins to perform Blizzard that surrounds the battlefield and blinding Corsola.
Then says, "Now use Ice Shard!"
Glaceon then performs Ice shard and strikes at Corsola. Corsola falls to the ground. Diana also loses points too.
"Corsola!" Diana calls out.
Corsola begins to stand on and feels that she can continue battling.
"Alright Corsola, let's give it our all," Diana calls out.
"Corsola!" (Yeah!) Corsola calls out.
Corsola then makes her horns glow and then icy spears come out from it's horns. The icy spears then strike Glaceon.
Diana says in surprise, "Corsola!"
"What was that?" Hana asks, at the stand
"That's Icicle Spear!" Akira says.
Diana looks at her Pokedex and learns this more, "Icicle Spear! That allows the Pokemon to launch sharp icicles at the target."
"Wow! You learned a new move!" Diana says.
"Let's continue this battle," Diana says.
Then calls out, "Use water gun!"
Corsola uses Water Gun to fire at Glaceon.
"Use Blizzard!" Lady Athena calls out.
Glaceon then performs the attack that counters with Water Gun. Corsola quickly jumps in the air.
Diana calls out, "Spin and use Icicle Spear!"
Corolla spins around as it flies in the air and Icicle Spear flies out and spins around.
Lady Athena calls out, "Quick, use Mirror Coat!"
Glaceon is soon hit by a few Icicle Spear, but is able to perform Mirror Coat to block the other attacks.
"Now, use Bubble Beam! And then Aqua Ring!" Corolla calls out.
Then Corsola performs the Bubble Beam. Then Corsola performs an Aqua Ring that combines with the Bubble Beam. Then the moves hit Glaceon. Lady Athena loses points as well. Both Pokemon land on the ground.
"Glaceon, Ice Shard!" Lady Athena calls out
"Corsola, use Bubble Beam!" Diana calls out.
Suddenly, Lilian announces, "And we're all out of time! It's a squeaker. The winner is…"
On screen it shows that Diana and Lady Athena are neck and neck and almost out of points. Then the screen shows a picture of Diana and Corsola.
"It's Diana!" Lilian announces.
On the battlefield, hearing the results, Diana cheers, "We won!"
"Corsola!" (We did it!) Corsola cheers.
Everyone begins to cheer with excitement.
"Diana did it!" Hana cheers.
"Yeah. That was really close, especially with that Glaceon," Akira says.
Lady Athena pets Glaceon on the head, "You did an elegant job, Glaceon. We'll win our ribbon next time around."
"Glace," Glaceon happily says.
After the battle, the Coordinators line up with Liliana and Mr. Contesta.
Lilian says, "Diana, I'm very pleased to present you with the prestigious Gardenia Ribbon. Ladies and gentleman, presenting your Gardenia Town Contest Champion, Diana."
Diana takes the ribbon and looks at it with a smile. Soon, everyone cheered with excitement. Corsola jumps into Diana's arm and snuggles with her. Diana smiles and does the same.
At the same time, Lady Athena smiles with a nod and says, "That girl is not bad. She definitely knows how to bring out the best in her Pokemon. I'll have to work a little harder to be against her next time around."
Sometime later in the afternoon, Hana is talking to Professor Oak on the Video Phone. When Hana explains about her new babies, he is surprised.
"I'm really amazed! To think you found actual eggs of Latias and Latios," Professor Oak surprisingly says.
"We were surprised ourselves, and they were clinging on to me," Hana says.
"Yes. I suspect you never really caught them in a Pokeball," Professor Oak says.
Diana giggles and says, "When Hana tried, but they knocked the Pokeball away from her hands. I'm guessing they don't want to be inside."
"I'm guessing those two would rather be out with Hana and not be in the Pokeballs," Professor Oak says.
"Anway, I thought it might be a good idea to have some of my Pokemon sent to you for some rest. So I'll be sending you, Gloom, Luxray, and Silcoon," Hana says.
"Good idea. And seeing that you three of them will be out of their Pokeballs I know six of them would prefer to be with you, I thought it will be a good idea for you to be able to carry more Pokemon, so you'll be able to carry twelve Pokemon, but you still have to follow the rules of using six," Professor Oak says.
"Sure," Hana says.
Hana then has Gloom and Cascoon teleported back to Professor Oak's lab. After that, they leave the city as they wave goodbye to Chloé and Marinette.
"Goodbye! I hope to see you again," Chloé says.
Hana and the others wave goodbye as they leave the city. The group continues on their journey to the next destination. They will also continue on with the next adventure. As the journey continues.
