We're on top of the world! (Tyson is on a mountain peak with his Pokemon behind him)
Our travels grants us victory (Tyson posing in a flashing blue slide with Mega Lucario, Gabite, and Frogadier)
Greatness has always been my destiny (Alexis poses in a pink flashing slide with Hawlucha, Buneary, and Braixen)
Everyone will remember me for centuries! (Bolt posed in a flashing yellow background with Luxio and Mega Manectric)
They'll always be new memories! (Zoey stands with Emolga and a small green blob in a green slide)
We've been through it all (Tyson and Frogadier stands back to back as all of their battles are shown on the field)
Always been able to withstand the fall (Duo begins to move apart from each other and are separated by a large mirror)
When we join, we become complete! (Both run up to the mirror and touched it. The mirror shatters as Tyson and a figure in water unite. The figure then opens its silver eyes)
We won't (2x) be beat (Genez grunts and admins are show with a man hovering them)
Not when (2x) we have things to protect (The green blob stands in the middle of Xerneas and Yveltal before glowing green)
While the goal is success (Gabite roars as huge blue light surrounds him and flies high into the air)
Training becomes our superpower! (A strike of lighting cuts the screen as Tyson and a shaded figure stand in front of each other)
This drive will never dour (Tyson battles against a girl with brown hair and gray eyes)
We'll move on and be great! (Tyson, Alexis, Bolt, and Zoey all stand on the mountain peak with their Pokemon)
Welcome back to PKL! This chapter will be the whole appeal round for Alexis, Molly, Lucas, and Tyson!
El Torro: Thanks, but you know me too well with those matchups. And even though you may hate Lucas, you must admit that he's a great trainer.
ShadowDragon9000: Wallace Cup hype! And yes, you may be right with Molly and Alexis having a hard time.
MysticBeatz21: Boxis (Bolt + Alexis, I know, it's bad) might happen, but not till way later on.
Staravia8600: Oh buddy, I wish! If I can recall, my Kalos Team in X before the League was Greninja, Raichu, Charizard, Gogoat, Snorlax, Tyrantrum, Sylveon, Staraptor, Lucario, Garchomp, Avalugg, and then Scizor.
potat lasaro: Hahaha, I love just adding those blushes! And it may be Synchro evolution, and maybe someday, Boxis will catch onto you.
davidtheman23: Welcome aboard the PKL express! I hope you stick around for the remainder of the story. And don't worry, you wouldn't know Lucas if you didn't start with the story.
Warrior of Hope: Kyubbiwott, oh no. I have something else planned. Heh, hahahahaha! Oh, got carried away. The Wallace Cup is great practice for the Grand Festival. Lord knows I'll need it, lol.
Tyson's team
Frogadier, (m), level 34, Cut, Quick Attack, Water Pulse, Ice Punch, *Double Team*, *Aerial Ace*
Fletchinder, (m), level 32, Razor Wind, Steel Wing, Quick Attack, Acrobatics, *Double Team*, *Flame Charge*
Infernape, (m), level 36, Flamethrower, Flare Blitz, Mach Punch, Fire Punch, *Dig*, *Close Combat*
Electabuzz, (m), level 30, Shock Wave, Brick Break, Thunderbolt, Thunder Punch, *Light Screen*
Munchlax, (m), level 29, Tackle, Metronome, Focus Punch, Protect, *Lick*, *Trump Card*
Gabite, (m), level 35, Dragon Rage, Sandstorm, Take Down, Dig, *Dragon Claw*, *Sand Tomb*
At Professor Sycamore:
Cranidos, (m), level 26, Zen Headbutt, Headbutt, Rock Tomb, Pursuit
Sylveon, (f), level 32, Fairy Wind, Shadow Ball, Moonblast , Quick Attack, *Refresh*
Lucario, (m), level 38, Metal Claw, Aura Sphere, Quick Attack, Blaze Kick, *Bone Rush*, *Metal Sound*
"Welcome, one and all, to the Wallace Cup!" Wallace announced, waving his hands in the air. Tonight, we have 64 lovely contestants, ready to get their hands on one of these!" Milotic swam to her trainer and placed a light blue ribbon in his hands. "The fabulous Aqua Ribbon!" The crowd cheered once more as Alexis, Molly, Lucas, and Bolt sat in the waiting room. "However, only the best 4 appeals will move on!"
"I'm ready to take that ribbon," Lucas said, crossing his arms in anticipation.
"Hey, did any of you see Tyson today?" Bolt asked, making the trio shake their heads. "He didn't come back into the room last night."
"I hope he's okay," Molly stated, a little worried.
"I'm sure he'll show up eventually," Alexis said, trying to lighten the mood.
"Now, our first competitor is Tyson!" Wallace announced, making the group shake with fear. They all stopped once they saw the hatted boy run onto the stage, in his traveling clothes and Frogadier running next to him.
"It's fighting- I mean contest time!" he called, throwing a Poke Ball into the air. A bunch of flowers flew around from the capsule as a small Pokemon spun in the air.
"Isn't that Snivy?" Bolt asked, pointing at the screen. Alexis nodded with her friend, as unknown to them, Ramos and Gogoat was watching the contest with a smile on their face.
"Use Leech Seed!"
Snivy nodded as she spat out multiple seeds onto the water, also throwing down the summoned flowers. The seeds began to lay on the flowers as Tyson pointed a finger high into the air.
"Lift the flowers with Leaf Tornado!"
Snivy twirled her tail as a twister of leaves spun around on her brush. With a loud, but cute cry, Snivy threw her created cyclone on the water, which lifted all of the flowers and seeds. The seeds began to bloom as well, becoming full on flowers. The crowd was in awe as Tyson had the same smirk as Snivy.
"Let's end this with a bang Snivy!" Tyson called, making his new Pokemon nod her head. "Use Vine Whip!"
Snivy fell face first into the tornado and flew inside of it. She extended her vines and slapped each plant inside the twister. After spinning inside, the vines twirled around, and broke the tornado. Every plant flew out into the entire crowd, each spectator getting a beautiful flower. Snivy, with her vines still extended, landed upside down before flipping and landing on her legs. The crowd released a mix of cheers as their performers bowed.
"Snivy's elegance was greatly noticed during this!" Nurse Joy said, making the teen and Snivy smile.
"Son, you used the beauty of grass types and the water to your advantage to make a wonder show! I'm so proud of you!" Kira said, making Tyson sheepishly rub his head.
"Mom, you're embarrassing me," Tyson whispered, making the judges chuckle.
"As first timer, I'm glad to see to see you light up the stage and set a great example for the others!" Wallace added, making Tyson and Snivy nod.
"I say you deserve an 8!" Nurse Joy said.
"Not trying to pick favorites, but 9!" Kira shouted.
"I'll say a 7!" Wallace announced. On the board under Tyson's picture was the number 24. "Let's give it up for Tyson and Snivy once more!"
XXX
"Our next performer is Lucas, who is looking to get his final ribbon!" Wallace shouted, all eyes on the auburn male.
"Milotic, showtime!" Lucas released his water type, who swam magesticky in the pool. "Let's begin with Aqua Ring!"
Milotic lifted her head out from the pool and spat out tiny water atoms into the air. The water grew larger as they levitated around the field.
"Freeze them with Ice Beam, then fly up!"
Milotic then released a zig zag stream of ice that froze each aqua ring. After Milotic was finished, she flew up from the pond and showed off her beautiful scales.
"Do a Disarming Voice and Safeguard combination!"
The Hoenn Pokemon started to glow a light blue aura before she started to sing. Her singing not only fascinated the viewers, but drew the ice rings closer to her. Lucas smirked as he snapped his fingers.
"The show must go on! Wrap this up with Twister!"
Milotic's tail began to spin as a purple vortex twirled on the tip. The Tender Pokemon continued to glow and sing, but let the tornado bring the ice rings inside. Each time the rings clashed, a bright light was seen in the twister. It was a matter of time before the tornado stopped and released the rings. Spreading out, the rings then shattered, but not without the leftover surge from the vortex to creates a rain of blue lights. Milotic and Lucas bowed to the audience, which in return, filled his ego and the stadium with claps.
"You showed just how to captivate the audience with Milotic's beauty and singing," Nurse Joy said. "10 points!"
"Firing multiple Aqua Rings to then freeze them and create a rain of light instead of ice was genius!" Kira added. "9 points!"
"Marvelous show of a Water Type's beauty! The way Milotic sung and her moves were executed perfectly! 10 points for you, Lucas!" Wallace finished, making Lucas pet Milotic as a 29 appeared under his name.
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"Molly Plateau, come on the stage!"
The blonde girl ran on the stage and tossed her own Poke Ball in the air.
"Dewott, battle dance!"
The capsule created a storm of bubbles as Dewott twirled gracefully between them. The crowd was awe struck as Dewott's movements were shown through the bubbles.
"Separate the bubbles with Water Pulse!"
Dewott spreaded her arms out and then opened her hands. Two dark blue spheres of water were shot out, pulling the clear bubbles with them. They flew around the stadium, flying past each person and captivating them.
"Fly after them with Aqua Jet!"
Dewott was surrounded by a water geyser that she created, and flew around like the bubbles. Eventually, she flew between them and the bubbles laid on the back of the jet.
"Stop and slice them with Razor Shell!"
Dewott the stopped in the middle of the stage, allowing the bubble to twirl around her. In one swift motion, the otter snatched her scalchops and began to cut each bubble near her. When the dark blue sphere were lifted, she flew down after cutting them. Dewott flipped in the air before landing before Wallace, returning her weapons back. Immediately following that, the bubbles exploded and huge blue sparked dropped on around the arena. Dewott and Molly curtsied, signaling the end of their performance.
"Wonderful use of Dewott's water prowess," Nurse Joy stated. "9 points!
"Dewott has a lot of elegance for a battler," Kira said, making Molly sheepishly rub her head. "10 points!"
"The strategy of using the bubbles and water pulse to created a beautiful explosion was magnificent!" Wallace complemented. "9 points!"
Molly embraced her Pokemon, who returned the favor. 28 points was under her picture on the big screen.
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"Our final coordinator is Alexis!" Wallace called. Alexis breathed in and out as she ran onto the stage.
"Vaporeon, it's time to shine!" Alexis shouted, opening her spherical device. Stars were released from the capsule as they all flew around the stage.
"Use Aurora Beam!"
Vaporeon released an ice tower in the center of the field, making the stars fly around the ice. The crowd looked in awe as the stars flew around beautiful tower of ice.
"Break it with Shadow Ball!"
Vaporeon spat and orb of dark matter at the ice tower. The tower broke once it made contact with the orb of darkness, then had the tiny ice particles and stars surround the sphere. Alexis smiled as she pointed high in the air.
"Time to shine! Finish the performance with Aqua Tail!"
The Eeveelution's tail wagged her, which created a water tornado on the tip. Vaporeon took a huge leap into the air. The Bubble Jet Pokemon slammed her tail on the orb, which exploded on contact. The stars flew high in the air, then fell along with the tiny water sparkles. Vaporeon and Alexis curtsied to the crowd, who then cheered for the performers.
"Wonder use of Vaporeon's wide move variety!" Nurse Joy exclaimed. "8 points!"
"Alexis, that was a wonder performance with Vaporeon!" Kira began. "Vaporeon was superb in using her moves! 9 points!"
"The strategy of keeping the stars around, then adding more beauty to them was done perfectly!" Wallace shouted. "10 points!"
"Vaporeon, I'm so proud of you!" Alexis complemented, bringing her Pokemon in a bear hug. A 27 laid under Alexis' picture as the crowd continued to cheer.
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"And now, ladies and gentleman! I introduce to you, the semi finalists for the Wallace Cup!" the green haired man announced.
"Lucas, Molly, Alexis, and Tyson were the top performers in this contest! Give them a hand!" the crowd did as they were told and clapped for the teenagers.
"Now, these are the matchups for the battling round! Look at the scoreboard!"
On the huge screen, the four pictures turned blank and were shuffled. The cards were split into twos, and then flipped right side up, revealing the opponents. On the left, it was Lucas and Alexis, and on the right, was Tyson and Molly.
"There you have it folks! Tomorrow will be an eventful day!" Wallace exclaimed, with each of the semi finalists looking at their opponents. None would be going down without a fight.
That wraps up the appeal round for the Wallace Cup!
Whose appeal was better?
Who do you think each finalist will use?
Next time: Rivals vs Rivals: Fight to the Finals
At the start of the semi finals, the fierce battle between Alexis and Lucas gets underway. Afterwards, Tyson and Molly go head to head. Can Alexis overcome Lucas' mastery of combinations, or can Tyson keep his streak alive against Molly?
Comarine Arc:
43: Conclusion! Dancing Eagle vs Elegant Otter
44: Team Genez: Commanders of Life and Death