On a journey to be the best (Tyson, Alexis, and Bolt are seen walking)
Beating the obstacles in the way! (Tyson and Alexis looking up; badges and ribbons flying past them)
But there will be challenges to strike you down (Ryan and Tyson squaring off and Alexis against an auburn haired male)
But evil can't prevail! (Brett and three other trainers shrouded in darkness flashes to a man standing next to a jar with a small creature inside)
Fight on! (2x) Kick it up! (Tyson with Froakie, Fletchling, and Riolu)
Be brave! (2x) Never quit! (Alexis with Fennekin and Vivillion)
Be strong! (2x) Have a ball! (Bolt with Shinx and Pikachu)
Now is not time to relax (The three running into the camera)
Your dream is in your grasp….. Pokemon! (The trio reaching out in the air)
Last time, both Tyson and Alexis challenged and beat Viola. Now, we will meet a new rival for both Tyson and Alexis! Let's get started!
El Torro: Yeah, sorry about the spelling. Serebii sucks! Thanks for the complement of the battle(s). Also, mentioning Riolu's moveset, it'll be explained why it was so high and his level in the Shalour City Arc. Chapter 8's prediction isn't really accurate on Clemont but, it does involve Bolt as a huge factor in it though. Maybe Tyson will lose again Lucas, or win, or even tie!
Tyson's team
Froakie, (m), level 12, Cut, Quick Attack, Water Pulse, Bubble
Fletchling, (m), level 13, Razor Wind, Peck, Quick Attack, Aerial Ace, *Double Team*
Riolu, (m), 15, Force Palm, Aura Sphere, Quick Attack, Blaze Kick, *Counter*
Alexis' team
Fennekin, (f), level 12, Flamethrower, Ember, Scratch, Psybeam
Vivilion, (f), 13, Energy Ball, Psybeam, Gust, Protect
Bolt's team
Shinx, (m), level 14, Spark, Thunderbolt, Tackle, Charge
Pikachu, (m), level 14, Nuzzle, Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Thundershock
"Scratch Fennekin!" Alexis cried as her starter slashed a Pokemon's face. As it regained its balance, it was small with a white 'dress' and green bowl cut withex pink horns.
Ralts, the Feeling Pokemon. Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.
Ralts created multiple of herself as they blasted Fennekin a Growl. Fennekin pushed her feet into the ground and yelped into the air.
"Spin with Flamethrower!" Alexis commanded as Fennekin spun in a circle, spiting fire in the air. The Ralts was confused at the action since none of the fire touched them. But that was part of Alexis' plan. The light from the fire showed that only one Ralts had a shadow. "Flame Charge on the Ralts that's creating a shadow!" Fennekin engulfed herself in flame and rammed Ralts. The clones disappeared and Ralts was struggling to get up.
"Now your chance!" Tyson yelled from behind Alexis. "Catch her!"
"Go Poke Ball!" Alexis screamed as she chucked a capsule at the Psychic-Type. Ralts was submerged in the Poke Ball after contact.
Wiggle
Wiggle
Wiggle
*Ping!*
Alexis ran over to the Poke Ball and held it in the air. "I caught a Ralts!" she proudly yelled as her two traveling companions walked up to her. She zapped Fennekin back to her Poke Ball and they continued to walk up Route 4 to go to Lumiose City.
"Nice catch," Bolt said as he was trying to fill the air.
"Thanks, I know she'll be a good addition to the team," Alexis said proudly as she smiled. Suddenly, the air was filled by a beautiful sound filling up the space. The trio turned to trace the source of the sound.
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After a few, the trio found a group of random wild Pokemon in one circle. As they moved closer, the saw a figure sitting on a tree trunk facing them.
"Hello?" Tyson asked as the Pokemon scurried off and the person turned around.
He was a fair skinned male with short auburn hair with black shades sitting on top. He wore a light green shirt over a light orange hoodie. He wore green pants with green sneakers. Also, a light orange backpack was lying on a side of the tree trunk the male was sitting on. Most notably, he had a harmonica around his neck with a brown rope.
"Nice job messing up my performance," he responded arrogantly. Tyson, of course, got offended by his tone of voice.
"What performance was you doing with terrible music like that?" Tyson asked, knowing himself the sound the male played from the harmonica was actually quite good. Alexis and Bolt took a couple of steps back, realizing things was about to get ugly.
"The performance of the next Kalos Champion and Top Coordinator if you were curious," he responded, flipping his hair in the process. Tyson and Alexis looked at the male with awe. Both a trainer and coordinator?
"What's your name?" Alexis asked as the male's face changed. He smiled and began to comb his hair.
"Lucas Connor from Santalune City," he answered as he smirked. "And you are?"
"I'm Alexis Miller from Vaniville Town," she said back as she started to point to Bolt and Tyson. "This is Bolt Wilson from Lumiose City and Tyson Pernell from my hometown as well."
"Nice to meet you Alexis," he said as he shook her hand. As Tyson was watching this, his face started to get red.
"What makes you think your going to be both Kalos Champion and Top Coordinator?" Tyson asked rudely, which made Lucas grab two cases from his pocket and open them. One showing a single ribbon and another with the Bug Badge inside.
"My ribbon is from winning the Santalune City Contest a week ago and the Bug Badge is from the same week," Lucas stated obnoxiously. Tyson got even more fumed as he pointed his finger at Lucas.
"You. Me. Battle. Now!" Tyson said as Lucas laughed at him. "What's so funny?" Tyson asked defensively, making Lucas laugh even more.
"First off, you can't even challenge me right," Lucas said as he showed one of his five fingers from his right hand. "Secondly, I'm way above your league."
"Nobody's above my league!" Tyson screamed. "I never lost a battle since I started my journey! Check this out!" he issued as he pulled out his badge case to show the Bug Badge.
"Viola must be getting week if you got one," Lucas believed as Tyson began stomping his feet.
"I also got the Bug Badge," Alexis said, in attempt to prove Lucas wrong.
"You're talented whereas you friend most likely battles as a Slowpoke," Lucas decrypted as Tyson smirked. "What's so funny?"
"If you say I can't battle," Tyson started, as he dropped his backpack. "Let's battle then to settle this!"
"Now you're talking!" Lucas exclaimed as the two set a distance from each other. Alexis stood on the side, sitting down whereas Bolt became the referee. "Let's make this more interesting," Lucas propsed.
"How interesting?" Tyson asked as Lucas grinned cockily.
"A Double Battle," Lucas responded as he and Tyson picked two Poke Balls from their belts, leaving a sole one still clipped. "If you know how," Lucas added in.
"Let's Do This!" was all Tyson said as he threw his two Poke Balls, releasing both Fletchling and Riolu respectively.
"The show is yours, Budew and Flabebe!' Lucas said as he two Pokemon landed on the ground. One was small and green with a bud tied around his head. The second one was a small fairy, sitting upon a flower with blue petals.
Budew, the Bud Pokemon. When it feels the sun's warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
Flabebe, the Single Bloom Pokemon. It draws out and controls the hidden power of flowers. The flower Flabébé holds is most likely part of its body.
"This will be a double battle between Tyson and Lucas will now begin! Whoever's duo of Pokemon is unable to battle first will lose. Start!" Bolt yelled as the two opposing trainers grinded their teeth.
"Quick Attack both of you!" Tyson commanded as both his Pokemon sped up towards Lucas' duo.
"Fairy Wind," Lucas said calmly as Flabebe channeled light pink wind and chucked it at the charging pair.
"Take Riolu in the air!" Tyson yelled as Fletchling grabbed Riolu by the arms and flew him out the direction of the Fairy wind. "Now use Blaze Kick on Budew!" Fletchling let Riolu go as a foot became engulfed in flames, aiming at Budew.
"Protect!" Lucas countered as Flabebe dashed in front of Budew and let a big bubble shield guard Budew from the super effective move. Riolu flipped off the Normal Move and stood in a fighting position. "Now Growth!" Budew's body glowed light green as he smiled at his increased power.
"Razor Wind!" Fletchling threw multiple razor-shaped wings that knocked Flabebe down. Lucas had a surprised look on his face but quickly regained his serious composure.
"Grab Fletchling with Vine Whip!" Flabebe whipped two long green vines in Fletchling's direction.
"Counter!" Tyson instructed as Riolu jumped in the way of fire with a glowing red aura around him. Then, he pulled on Flabebe's vines to ultimately punch her down. Flabebe struggled to get up but, she looked up at Riolu with a serious face.
"Razor Leaf and Growth!" Lucas double issued as Flabebe whipped sharp green leafs and Budew charged up once more.
"Razor Wind to block and then throw an Aura Sphere!" Fletchling chucked another set of razor-shaped winds that canceled each other out. Then, Riolu charged up his famous blue orb and launched it at Budew.
"Energy Ball," was all Lucas said when Budew's bud opened and out came a medium sized green orb. Budew spun around twice and hurled it towards the Aura Sphere. The Energy Ball took out the Aura Sphere to only blast Riolu in the process.
Riolu stood back up and looked at Fletchling, who then looked at Tyson. Budew then looked at Flabebe, to only glance at Lucas.
"Let's finish this!" they both yelled as both sides were ready to end it all.
"Charge up a huge Aura Sphere and Fletchling, use Razor Wind once the Aura Sphere was thrown!" Tyson ordered as Riolu started channeling energy in a larger sphere. Fletchling got ready and the sharp winds appeared on his wings, ready to be fired.
"Go use Purifying Light!" Lucas commanded as Budew's bud opened once more but, a small green sphere was created, channeling the power of the sun (Solar Beam) while Flabebe glowed a bright pink.
Riolu then put the newly formed Aura Sphere in one palm. As he did this however, sweat began to fall from his forehead and grinded his teeth. Fletchling saw this but, he kept chargin up his Razor Winds.
"FIRE!" the two trainers shouted in unison as their final moves of the battle started.
Riolu hurled the Aura Sphere and Fletchling fired his Razor Winds that fused to make another shuriken that had the large Aura Sphere in the middle. When Budew fired his Solar Beam, Flabebe put her palms out and blinding light (Dazzling Gleam) mixed with the Solar Beam to make a shiny light blast on is way for the 'Aura Shuriken'. But along the way, the 'Aura Shuriken' exploded from the inside and Lucas' combo was still holding on. Fletchling swooped down to guard Riolu, hoping to take one for the team. Instead, 'Purifying Light' swallowed the duo. Not making a sound, Riolu and Fletchling fell face down on the ground, with tiny sparkles of green and pink filled some of the open space.
"Riolu and Fletchling are unable to battle! The Victor is Lucas and the work of Budew and Flabebe!"
Too tired to even look at the trainer they let down, Tyson zapped them into their respective Poke Balls. Budew and Flabebe smiled as Lucas returned them as well. Alexis and Bolt looked in shock as Tyson stood in defeat. Lucas walked over to them with his hand extended, which Tyson took.
"I was wrong," Tyson said, trying to smile at his lost. That was taken away to see Lucas waving his hand.
"I was wrong," Lucas stated, the trio looking at them. You're a great trainer. Both your Pokemon put it all on the line for the battle, mostly Riolu. I don't' know if you was looking, Riolu gave that last Aura Sphere everything he had."
Tyson grinned as Alexis and Bolt put their hands on his shoulders for support.
Picking up his backpack and strapping it up, Lucas turned at the group once more.
"You both earned yourself a rival! I can't wait to see your skills in the Camphrier Town Contest Lexi!" Lucas announced as he put down his shades. He hit his sneakers, which caused Roller Skates to form from under them and rode off into the direction of Lumiose City.
"Are you okay?" Bolt asked Tyson, who shook his head.
"Yep, I got a new rival to beat!" Tyson proclaimed as Alexis shook her head in agreement. One more rival meant more fun along the journey.
Ok so, Tyson and Alexis met their new rival, Lucas, who has a knack for both battling and coming up with great combinations. Him already having 1 ribbon and Badge to his name, he will play an important role for the growth of both Tyson and Alexis. Now for some Arc listings; have a new one added.
Cyllage City Arc:
6. Sycamore's Test
7. Rematch for the Ages
8. Guiding the Soul (Crossover!)
9. Shocking Lessons
Next Time: Sycamore's Test: After arriving in Lumiose City, Bolt escorts them to see Sycamore. When at his Lab, they meet up again with Ryan, who Sycamore called back. When everyone got settled, Sycamore said his reason for wanting everyone to come was to test their journey so far. Tyson, Ryan, and Alexis against Sycamore. Will the trio beat the teacher or will Sycamore prove the trainer is better than the trainee?