Episode 48: The Pokemon Contest of a Famous Coordinator
After reaching Sunny Town and delivering the medicine to the sick Shellder, Hana and her friends arrive at the Contest Hall where the Wallace Cup is taking place. The Contest Hall is just outside the city and connected to the water. Hana and her friends are standing in front of the Contest Hall to see how huge the Contest Hall is.
Since it's a special event, there are booths full of food, drinks, toys, and anything that has to do with Pokemon, the contests, and of course, Wallace.
"Wow! It's really big," Hana says.
"I agree! I can't wait for the contest tomorrow!" Diana says with excitement.
"You're pretty excited huh," Chase replies.
"I sure am. I'm planning on getting my fifth and final ribbon and then it's on to the Grand Festival," Diana happily says.
Soon enough, the gang are inside the building as Diana is getting registered for the Wallace Cup.
The woman at the register says, "There, you're all registered for the Wallace Cup."
"Thank you," Diana says.
Suddenly, someone walks over and happily says, "Hey Diana, I knew I'll be seeing you here."
The gang turns their heads to see a familiar face, making Diana happily say, "Jeanie!"
"Hi Diana. Hana. Chase. And Akira," Jeanie says.
"Pika," (Don't forget us.) Alistair says.
Then says, "And of course Pikachu and Alistair."
The two Pikachu smile with glee.
"So how are you doing?" Diana asks.
"I'm doing great. I'm planning on doing great at the Wallace Cup and plan on getting that ribbon," Jeanie says.
"Me too. So we'll see who gets the ribbon at the contest tomorrow," Diana says.
"You know it," Jeanie says.
Suddenly, someone else says, "Sorry dears, but I'll be the one winning that ribbon."
The gang turns their heads to see another face and has a Glaceon and a Leafeon standing next to her. She is also holding an Eevee that looks like a newborn baby.
"Athena!" Diana says, surprised.
"Hello Diana. Jeanie. I see you're entering the Wallace Cup too," Athena says.
"I sure am and I plan to earn the Aqua Ribbon," Diana says.
"Sames goes for me," Jeanie says.
Athena smiles and says, "Don't be too sure, I plan on winning the Aqua Ribbon as well."
"Well, it looks like we're in for some competition, since the Aqua Ribbon is also good for the Pokemon Contests for Kanto, Hoeen, Jhoto, and Sinnoh. I wouldn't be surprised that we'll meet all kinds of trainers from around the world," Jeanie says.
"Yes. It's basically the biggest and most famous contest," Diana happily says.
"And by the end of the Wallace Cup, we'll see who gets to take the Aqua Ribbon for the Kanto's Grand Festival," Athena says.
The three Coordinators give each other competitive stares with calm smiles on their faces. They are all fired up for the contest tomorrow.
Hana smiles and says, "They're fired up now, especially Diana."
"You can say that again," The boys comment.
After registering and switching a few Pokemon, Hana and her friends are at the beach planning on having some fun before they begin some training. They also make sure to grab a few food and snacks for themselves and the Pokemon. They set up their spot with a beach umbrella and some towels on the sand. They also have a table and a fireplace set up for later.
"This place will be perfect for us to play in," Diana says.
"I agree, and it's by the seaside so our water Pokemon will enjoy it," Diana says.
"Yeah. It will be nice to relax after what we've experienced during our journey," Chase says.
With that, Hana and the others call out some of their Pokemon. Hana: Little Brother, Little Sister, Winter, Lucario, Milotic, Latios, Latias, Squirtle, Vulpix, Brionne, Bounsweet, and the Eevee Twins. Diana: Ember, Pichu, Eevee, and Corsola. Chase: Grovyle, Marill, Gayrados, Chinchou, Qwilfish, and Shellos. Akira: Clarissa, Hurricane, Frosty, Seaking, Littin, Jasiri, Gayrados, and Buizen.
Soon, many of the Pokemon begin to play on the beach or in the water. Hana, Diana, and Chase are in their swimsuits and begin to play in the water. Akira is sitting as Winnie and Alistair are taking a nap under a beach umbrella. Ember stays and Litten remains at shore since Fire Type Pokemon aren't very keen with water.
Hana says, "Alright guys, use Water Gun!"
Squirtle, Milotic, and Brionne use water gun at the group.
"Alright guys, you use Water gun too," Chase says.
Marill, Gayrados, and Chinchou are using water gun too. The others also play by splashing water at each other. Everyone laughs and plays around in the water with their Pokemon and Akira's join in on the fun. Suddenly, mist begins to roll in.
Pikachu becomes confused, "Pika?" (What's that?)
Hana turns to Pikachu, "What's what?"
Hana and the others notice a strange mist or fog begins to roll in.
"What's that?" Diana asks.
"It looks like mist," Chase says.
Just then, they begin to hear a strange melody that also catches Milotic's attention. Soon, Milotic begins to swim away to where the mist is.
"Milotic?" Hana says, confused.
"Where is she going?" Diana asks.
Suddenly, they begin to hear a beautiful kind of music that catches the humans and Pokemons attention. Even Alistair and Winnie wake up from their nap to hear the music.
Akira asks, "What's that?"
Chase listens closely, "It sounds like music."
Hana listens carefully, "It sounds like… a Milotic call."
"A Milotic?" Diana says, confused.
"That explains why your Milotic swam off," Chase says.
"Let's follow it," Hana says.
After calling back their Pokemon in their Pokeballs, excluding Pikachu, Alistair, Winnie, Ember, and Pichu. Hana and the others follow Milotic who is leading them to the source of the music. As they walk to hear the music getting louder, they notice the mist is getting thicker. They also know that they're getting closer to this other Milotic. Soon, the group stops to see a Milotic singing while in the mist.
The Milotic is very different from Hana's Milotic. It has a primarily cream-colored body. It has red eyes with long, pinkish antennae above them, long red, hair-like fins above its eyes, which begin thin and thicken towards the tips. On top of its relatively small head is a straight spike. Running down either side of its neck are three black dots, similar to gills. Its lower body is a patterning of blue and pink, diamond-shaped scales outlined with black. The tail consists of four large, blue fins with pink ovals in their centers.
"Wow! It is a Milotic," Diana says.
"And it's different from yours Hana. Then again, yours is a shiny color," Chase says.
Hana brings out her Pokedex and Dexter says, "Milotic, the Tender Pokémon and the evolved form of Feebas. Milotic is said to be the most beautiful of all the Pokémon. It has the power to calm such emotions as anger and hostility to quell bitter feuding."
"It's very beautiful," Akira says.
Suddenly, Diana notices someone sitting on the rocks and becomes shocked.
Diana says, surprised, "It's Wallace!"
The group turns their heads to see the famous Pokemon Coordinator himself. He is sitting on the rocks as he watches the Milotic. The man known as Wallace turns his head to notice Hana and her friends. The Milotic stops singing to notice Hana's Milotic swimming toward it.
Wallace smiles and asks, "Chase, is that you?"
"Uncle Wallace," Chase says, with a smile.
After getting acquainted, Hana and her friends invite Chase' Uncle Wallace for lunch.
Wallace says, "So Chase, I see that you are traveling around Kanto. It's nice to see that you're traveling with good friends."
"Thanks. I'm really glad to see you. When we saw you were going to be in Sunny Town, I was hoping to see you if you weren't busy," Chase says.
"I have to agree. Ever since I arrived in Kanto, my schedule just doesn't seem to end. The talk show, magazine radio, and even at the hotel, my fans are all over me. And so I pleaded to give me just one day off to truly relax, and spend some time with Milotic," Wallace says.
Wallace turns his head to see Milotic playing with Hana's Malotic and the other Pokemon.
"They sure are having a lot of fun, and your Milotic looks very happy," Hana says.
"Milotic hasn't been this happy since we arrived in Kanto. My beautiful Milotitc," Wallace says.
"Milotic is very beautiful," Diana says.
"We're sorry that we bothered you while you're on your day off. We promise not to let anyone know you and Milotic are here," Hana says.
"That's very nice. Thank you all," Wallace says.
Then turns to Hana, "And I must admit, I am surprised to see your Milotic. It definitely has a unique color."
"Thanks," Hana says.
Chase then says, "You know Uncle Wallace, our friend Diana is a Pokemon Coordinator too."
"I am, and I'll be competing in the Wallace Cup too," Diana says.
"Oh, then I'm honored to have you as one of our continents," Wallace says.
"Oh, thank you," Diana says, embarrassed.
"And what about the rest of you?" Wallace asks.
"Oh, I'm actually a Pokemon trainer and working to get to the Indigo Plateau," Hana says.
"Well, I'm a Pokemon cop and well, I've been working and they're helping me," Akira says.
"I see. Four different trainers traveling together. You must have a lot of adventures," Wallace says.
Chase chuckles and says, "You have no idea."
Then Wallace turns to Diana, "And if you wouldn't mind, Diana. I would love it if you want to show me some of your contest moves."
Diana becomes shocked to hear this, "Me?! Really?! Right now?!"
"Diana, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity," Hana says.
"Yeah. You can't miss an opportunity to show a famous coordinator how you battle," Akira says.
"He's right, and you'll be more ready for the Wallace Cup tomorrow," Chase says.
Diana smiles to see the confidence her friends are giving her.
"Sure, let's do it," Diana says.
"I agree. We'll make this a contest to battle you vs. one of your friends," Wallace says.
Daina turns to Hana, "Hana, you want to battle with me?"
"Sure," Hana says.
"We'll battle over here," Wallace says and points to a clear spot on the beach.
"Let's go," Akira says.
After having lunch, Hana and the others gather at a clear spot at the beach. Everyone is watching while Hana and Diana are standing at opposite sides with enough room to battle.
Diana throws her Pokeball, "Corsola, spot light!"
"Brionne, I choose you!" Hana says, and throws her Pokeball.
Soon, both Pokemon are out of their Pokeballs.
Wallace notices Hana's Pokemon, "A Brionne. My, it's a rare opportunity to see one."
"Yeah. Brionne was actually given to Hana by the Captain of the St. Anne. If it wasn't for her, we would have been shipwrecked," Chase says.
"I see," Wallace says.
Diana asks, "Corsola, you ready to go?"
"Corsola!" (You got it.) Corsola says.
"Alright, let's do it," Hana says.
"Brionne," (Let's battle.) Brionne says.
Diana calls out, "Okay Corsola, use Spike Cannon!"
Corsola then performs Spike Cannon and aims it at Brionne..
Hana calls out, "Brionne, use Icy Wind."
Brionne uses the attack that freezes the Spike Cannon.
Then Hana calls out, "Now, use Bubble Beam!"
Brionne then performs Bubble Beam to attack Corsola.
But Diana calls out, "Jump Corsola."
Corsola jumps high in the air.
"Now, use Power Gem," Diana calls out.
Corsola then performs Power Gem. Brionne then uses its tail to repel.
"Brionne, use Aqua Jet!" Hana calls out.
Brionne uses Aqua Jet to perform the attack and aim for Corsola.
Daian then says, "Now Corsola, use Aqua Ring!"
Diana then performs Aqua Ring at Brionne. Brionne is able to repel the attacks and the rings shine like rainbows. Then explode into sparkles. Soon, both Pokemon are on the ground.
"That was great, Diana," Hana says.
"You too, Hana," Diana says.
Just then, Wallace claps his hands with a calm smile on his face.
Then says, "Wow. Wonderful performance for both Corsola and Brionne. Shall we end it there?"
"Sure," Hana says.
Then hugs Brionne, "You were great, Brionne."
"Brionne," (Thank you.) Brionne says.
Diana pets Corsola and says, "Great job, Corsola."
"Corosla," (Thanks.) Corosla says.
After that, Hana and Diana meet with Akira, Wallace, and Chase.
Wallace says, "Hana, I understand that it isn't long since Brionne has evolved from a Popplio and you displayed Brionne's moves and appeals beautifully. It will be wonderful to see it utilized in a real contest."
"I suppose. I sometimes practice with Diana to help her get ready for her contests, and she only needs one more to get to the Grand Festival," Hana says.
"You can say that again," Diana says.
Wallace turns to Hana and asks, "So what would you think of entering the Wallace Cup with Brionne and your Milotic, Hana?"
"Me? Compete in the Wallace Cup?" Hana asks, surprised.
Diana turns to Hana, "I think he's right. You should go for it."
"I don't know. I never entered a real contest before," Hana says.
"I think you'll do fine. You practice contest battles with Brionne, Milotic, and some of your Pokemon too. I think you can do it," Chase says.
"And besides, it's nice to try battling a different way and the Wallace Cup can help put you to the test," Akira says.
"I suppose," Hana says.
Then turns to Milotic and Brionne, "So what do you think? Will you both like to compute with me at the Wallace Cup?"
Brionna and Milotic smile with their calls, meaning yes.
"What do you think of Diana and Corsola's performance?" Chase asks.
Wallace turns to Hana and Corsola, "The way you show your move is flawless, and from your team work, I assume you and Corsola have been together for some time. I can tell that you focus on bringing out your Pokemon inner beauty with their performance so their abilities come out with their nature."
"Um thanks," Diana says, blushing a little.
"I can tell that you all play with your Pokemon because working on your performances. I can tell because of the smiles on both Brionne and Corsola's faces," Wallace says.
"Thank you," Hana and Diana answer with smiles.
Chase says, "Well, now all that is settled. It will be good to get Hana registered before the registration closes."
The gang then return to the Contest Hall and Wallace and Diana help Hana register for the Wallace Cup.
Once they're done, Hana happily says, "Yes. I'm all registered for the Wallace Cup."
"I know you'll do great Hana," Chase says.
"I'll try, but I wish you good luck to you too Diana," Hana says.
"Thanks," Diana says.
"We'll be rooting for both of you to do great at the Wallace Cup tomorrow," Akira says.
Suddenly, they begin to hear screaming and panicking coming from outside. Everyone turns their heads to hear it coming from through the doors.
"What's going on?" Hana asks.
"I don't know, but it sounds like something's going on," Chase says.
The group then hurries outside to see people are screaming and panicking to three mysterious shadows flying around the area.
"What is that?" Diana asks.
"I don't know," Chase says.
One of the women screams, "Help! Ghosts!"
"It's scary!" A little girl screams.
Hana and the gang hurries to where the ghosts are and to see strange shadows.
"They don't look like ghosts," Diana says.
"You're right. They look like Pokemon," Hana says.
Chase takes out his Pokeball, "I who can help us."
"Marill, use Foresight!" Chase calls out.
Marill exists from it's Pokeball to reveal three Misdreavus.
"Those are Misdravus," Diana says.
"Indeed, but what are they doing here?" Wallace says.
Hana walks over to them, "I don't know, but something's wrong. They're worried and upset."
Hana walks over to the Misdreavus as they fly down to Hana.
Hana asks, "What's wrong?!"
"Misdreavus Misdreavus Misdreavus Misdreavus!" (A tree fell and our friend is stuck under it!) The first Misdreavus says.
Then the second one says, "Misdreavus Misdreavus Misdreavus!" (We're trying to find someone who can help us!"
"Misdreavus Misdreavus!" (Please, help!) The third Misdreavus says, worried.
"Okay. We'll help you," Hana says.
Diana walks over and asks, "What did they say?"
"They said that one of their friends got stuck after a tree fell down," Hana says.
"What? That's terrible," Chase says.
"We gotta help it," Akira says.
Hana turns to the three ghost Pokemon, "Can you take us to your friend?"
The three Misdreavus nod their heads and take the group to the tree that has fallen to the ground. They soon see another Misdreavus that is stuck under it and looks younger than the other three. It screams and cries out as it's trying to get itself free.
"Oh no! The poor thing!" Diana says.
"It's really stuck under there," Akira says.
"Come on guys, we gotta help it," Hana says.
Hana and the others, even Wallace, the two Pikachu and Winnie are beginning to pull the tree with all their might. The tree is very big and heavy so it's not budging an inch, but the group knows that the Pokemon is in trouble and needs help.
Hana says, "Just hang on Misdreavus, we'll get you out."
The group continues to pull and push the tree up to help free the Pokemon in distress. Finally, the tree is able to lift up and the Misdreavus pops out of it.
"We did it!" Chase says.
Hana quickly runs to Misdreavus and picks it up in her arms.
Hana asks, "Are you okay?"
The Misdreavus wakes up and looks at Hana who is holding concern. Misdreavus smiles and kisses Hana on the cheek.
"You're going to be just fine, Misdreavus," Hana says.
The Misdreavus then flies to its friends and they all wave thanks and goodbye. Then they all fly away with glee.
"I'm glad it's okay. I was getting worried for a minute," Diana says.
"I agree. I'm glad that it wasn't hurt," Hana says.
"Yeah. That was great to have you around," Chase says.
Hana blushes, "Thanks."
Looking at Hsna, Wallace says in thought, "I must admit, that girl is sure is something else."
Later in the night, Hana and her friends are in one of the rooms at a hotel where Wallace is staying. Akira, Alistair, Winnie, and Chase are already fast asleep. Hana and Diana are watching the moonlight outside from the balcony of their floor.
"I'm starting to get nervous about participating in the Pokemon contest," Hana says.
"I know how you felt. I was nervous when I participated in my very first Pokemon Contest. I was very nervous, but when I tried it, I ended up doing a great job," Diana says.
"Thanks Diana. I just hope I can do good with the contest," Hana says.
"You'll do great. You just need to remember that it's your Pokemon that are the star and the moves can help bring their inner beauty out. Kind of like what Suzie said," Diana says.
Hana smiles and says, "Thanks. I'll do my very best."
Hana and Diana will be in for a great event tomorrow at the Wallace Cup. Given advice from Wallace, Diana and Hana are going to give it their all along with their Pokemon. With Jeanie and Athena participating too, it will be a spectacular contest. As the journey continues.
