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)
Hey guys, it's contest time! Just some useful information; it's Lucas vs Alexis and Tyson vs Molly.
MysticBeatz21: I mean, they were hard to think of. And it worked out in the end for the readers to have an easier time.
Martyn: Thanks, I hope this lived up to your expectations!
El Torro: I never thought of Braixen being used! Neither Sylveon, shows you're more creative than me! And about the streak thing, it was leaning more towards their first battle with Tyson winning. I should've phrased that better, my bad.
ShadowDragon9000: I'm glad you enjoyed the appeals! And you're not the only one who picked Lucas. He is a great coordinator, so look out for him!
potat lasaro: It's all cool bro, glad you could make it! And next chapter will be a short explanation of Snivy joining up with Tyson since I left that in the air. I was also thinking about adding a new rival or making Beatrice appear, but that got scrapped. Not to mention, I was also planning on an evolution during this.
Warrior of Hope: Molly and Lucas killed it on the stage! Gallade kept appearing in my mind during the battle, but then I remembered about one of Lucas' old Pokemon that hasn't been shown in almost 30 chapters. And you know me too well about Buneary! That was going to happen, but that wasn't the right time to me.
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*
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*
Snivy, (f), level 30, Leaf Tornado, Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Growth, *Leaf Blade*
At Professor Sycamore:
Infernape, (m), level 36, Flamethrower, Flare Blitz, Mach Punch, Fire Punch, *Dig*, *Close Combat*
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*
Episode 42: Rivals vs Rivals: Fight to the Finals!
"First up is Alexis Miller vs Lucas Connors!" Wallace announced, waving his arms in the air. The crowd filled the stadium with their roars as Alexis stood afar from Lucas.
"Alexis, this is our first time going head to head," Lucas began. "I hope it's not our last."
"Thanks! But I'm taking you down here!" Alexis responded. Lucas smirked and waved his hand.
"Whatever you say," the auburn haired trainer said.
"There will be 3 minutes on the clock! When all of one's sides points are gone or Pokemon unable to continue, that will decide the winner! Send out your Pokemon!"
"My pleasure! Dragonair, it's showtime!" Lucas called, throwing a spherical device forward. A long blue and white serpent was released with fire around him. The Kanto Pokemon landed on one of the blocks, awaiting his opponent.
Dragonair, the Dragon Pokemon. A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.
"Dratini evolved," Alexis stated, a little shaken up by the pseudo legendary in front of her. The brunette shook it off and grabbed her own Poke Ball.
"Buneary, it's time to shine!" Alexis shouted, releasing the Rabbit Pokemon. A huge gust of wind, which was provided by the capsule choice.
"This will be a battle between Buneary and Dragonair! With 3:00 on the clock, begin!"
Alexis- 100
Lucas- 100
"Dragonair, use Shock Wave!" Lucas shouted.
The serpent's tail glowed a bright yellow as voltage swirled around the tip. The Dragon Pokemon swung his tail and zipped the wave of electricity Buneary's way.
"Spin with Hidden Power!" Alexis countered.
Buneary twirled on one foot as multiple green orbs spun in the same direction. The voltage broke up due to the spheres and tiny yellow sparkles fell down on on the Rabbit Pokemon as the crowd was awed by its cuteness.
Alexis- 100
Lucas- 95
"Hm, go forth with Aqua Tail!"
Dragonair leaped into the sky as a huge vortex of water swirled around his tail. Buneary and Alexis looked up as Dragonair slapped Buneary into the pool and held his head high. Buneary skikked across the water before dropping into the water.
Alexis- 85
Lucas- 95
"Buneary. are you okay?" Alexis questioned. Buneary lifted her head up in the water and sent a nod to her trainer. "Alright! Go and use Bounce!"
Buneary flipped out of the pool and landed on a block. With all of her strength, Buneary flew up into the air, almost hidden by the sun.
"That's not stopping us, Alexis!" Lucas proclaimed. "Dragonair, fly with Twister!"
Dragonair swung his tail in circles as a huge cyclone laid on his tail. The Dragon Pokemon tossed the purple tornado into the air and then flew into the sky after the cyclone. Dragonair's scales shone with brilliance as the Kanto Pokemon continued to fly into the air.
Alexis- 75
Lucas- 95
"Now counterattack with Jump Kick!" Alexis shouted, not wanting to lose anymore points.
Off the sun, a shadow figure began to descend as Buneary extended one of her legs. Dragonair started to fly faster towards his opponent, but stopped once he heard Lucas's next command.
"Retaliate with Dragon Tail!"
First, Dragonair flew out of the cyclone as Buneary collided with the purple wind. The Rabbit Pokemon was strong enough to fight off the tornado and created a slight explosion of purple sparkles.
Alexis- 75
Lucas- 85
Dragonair and Lucas seemed unfazed by their drop of points and continued their attack. His tail glowed a bright blue color and swung his tail ahead of him. Right on time, the duo collided as both Pokemon pushed one another back during certain times. Dragonair roared as he sent Buneary flying back into the air. Alexis looked on in fear at her new Pokemon, eyes closed, helpless in the sky.
Alexis- 60
Lucas- 85
"With 1:30 left on the clock, both coordinators don't seem to be letting up!" Wallace announced. "However, it seems like Buneary and Alexis can't take the power of Lucas and Dragonair! Which team will reign supreme?"
"Sorry, Lexi," Lucas began, shrugging his shoulders. "Looks like you're not ready to face me yet."
"Buneary and I are not finished yet, Lucas!" Alexis shouted, drawing an eager eye from her rival. "Use Ice Beam as a way to get down!"
With a few seconds of her eyes being closed, Buneary shot them wide open and faced the stadium once more. The Sinnoh Pokemon spat a stream of ice as she began to make an in-and -out slide. The Rabbit Pokemon began to slide down her creation while creating more space for ice. The crowd watched in awe at Buneary's mastery of her ice and Alexis' quick thinking.
Alexis- 60
Lucas- 70
"What! That many points depleted?" Lucas asked himself, flabbergasted by his drop of points. "Burn Buneary with Dragon Rage!"
Dragonair roared as his orb around his neck started to glow a bright orange glow. With a sharp whip of his neck, the dragon type spat out a ball of orange fire. The fire began to melt the ice as Buneary finally landed back on a pad.
"Strike with Hidden Power!"
Buneary twirled as more green spheres circled herself. With a mighty push of her hands. the orbs flew towards Dragonair.
"Go into the water to evade, then spin with Dragon Tail!" Lucas commanded.
Dragonair dove into the pool and avoided the green spheres. Underneath the pool, the serpent began to spin fast in a circle. A large blue twister shot up from the water as the crowd cheered at the male coordinator's new appeal.
Alexis- 55
Lucas- 70
"Buneary, fly in with Ice Beam!" Alexis shouted, throwing her arm forward.
Buneary nodded at the brunette's command and hopped towards the cyclone. In addition to her jumping, the Rabbit Pokemon opened her mouth and began to charge up her ice. With a huge leap, Buneary fired the stream of ice as it froze the twister of blue energy. Buneary then slid around the frozen sculpture and then broke it. The ice dropped around Buneary, whose fur coat shinned due to the colors.
Alexis- 55
Lucas- 65
"Resurface with Dragon Rage!" Lucas bellowed.
Buneary and Alexis looked around, aimlessly searching for Dragonair. The water in front of Buneary started bubble as Dragonair shot up from the spot. Alexis' eyes wandered to Dragonair's orb, which glowed orange.
"Buneary, Dizzy Punch!" Alexis instructed quickly.
The Rabbit Pokemon extended her ears as both emanated a rainbow color. Buneary tucked her head for momentum and jumped up after Dragonair. As the pseudo legendary started to open his mouth, he stopped once Buneary hit his jaw with her two ears. Dragonair was tossed into the air as Lucas looked up in shock.
Alexis- 55
Lucas- 50
"Let's finish this with a spinning Ice Beam!" Alexis exclaimed.
Buneary spun on one foot as she released a stream of ice towards the serpent. The ice broke apart into several lines and few past Dragonair. Once he opened his eyes, he saw the separate ice lines shot down on the Kanto Pokemon and exploded in a ray of colors.
Alexis- 55
Lucas- 45
Dragonair dropped into the pool, with his eyes in swirls. All three judges pressed a button on their stands, which caused a loud beep to proceed.
"Dragonair is unable to battle, which means Alexis Miller and Buneary moves on to the next round!" Wallace announced, making the crowd roar with claps and screams. Alexis picked Buneary up and hugged her tight. Lucas smirked and zapped Dragonair back into his capsule.
"Alexis! You won fair and square!" the Santalune trainer shouted. "I can't wait for the day when we meet on the stage again!"
"Thanks, Lucas! And this was an awesome match!" Alexis responded. Lucas nodded and proceeded to walk off the stage, but not before turning around to look at his rival.
"You better win the whole thing," Lucas demanded, which made the brunette chuckle.
XXX
"Next will be Tyson Pernell vs Molly Plateau!" Wallace shouted, making the crowd roar in excitement. The rivals smirked at each other before drawing their own capsules.
"I'm not going to lose this, Molly!" Tyson proclaimed.
"Whatever you say, Tyson," Molly countered. "This isn't all about fighting skills. Dewott, battle dance!" Molly tossed her capsule into the air and released her otter Pokemon, who landed gracefully on the stage.
"Frogadier, it's contest time!" Tyson called, releasing his starter. Frogadier stood on a block and went into a ninja stance.
"This will be a battle between Dewott and Frogadier! With 3:00 on the clock, begin!"
Molly- 100
Tyson- 100
"Start off with Water Pulse!" Tyson ordered.
Frogadier opened his hands as two water orbs levitated off of them. The Bubble Frog Pokemon launched both of the spheres towards Dewott.
"Use Protect!" Molly countered, throwing her hand up.
Dewott twirled her scalchops in her hand, much to Molly's annoyance, before stretching her arms out and created a protective bubble around her. The two spheres of water exploded once they made contact with the forcefield. Dewott let the bubble field down as the water sparkles from the destroyed orbs fell around her.
Molly- 100
Tyson- 90
"Fly forward with Aerial Ace!" Tyson shouted, punching a fist forward.
"Strike with Aerial Ace, too!" Molly instructed.
Dewott snatched her scalchops from her thighs while Frogadier just finished his hand signals and snatched his newly created swords. Both Pokemon nodded at their trainers before flying into the air. The water duo began to attack each other with sharp weapons. The crowd became captivated by the starters' attacks.
Molly- 90
Tyson- 80
"Surround Dewott with Double Team!"
Frogadier flew up from his ongoing weapon fight and started different hand signs. After they were completed, five Kalos Pokemon circled Dewott, who was unfazed by the increased number of opponents.
"Take them out with Hydro Pump!"
Dewott pushed her hands together as a dark blue orb stayed between them. With a might push, the orb became a stream of dark blue water as she aimed it towards all of the Frogadiers.
"Strike with Quick Attack and Cut combination!"
Each Kalos Pokemon flew forward and dual wielded their swords. The water types dashed forward at blinding speeds and began slicing the Unova Pokemon. Dewott couldn't keep up with the Bubble Frogs as she was thrown back and landed on a floating platform, panting in exhaustion.
Molly- 80
Tyson- 80
"Dewott, chase them with Aqua Jet!" Molly commanded.
The Discipline Pokemon was engulfed in a geyser of clear water and took off into the air. The five Frogadiers began to avoid the otter as best as they could.
Molly- 75
Tyson- 80
"And the Frogadiers are dodging Dewott's assault with little to no effort!" Wallace announced, causing the crowd to cheer. "Will Molly and Dewott be able to turn the tables? There is now 1:30 left, folks!"
"Let's answer that for them, Frogadiers!" Tyson began. "Use Aerial Ace with a spin!"
The five Frogadiers nodded and flew up into the air in a 'V' formation. Each one began to spin as they resembled blue and white tops. The Kalos Pokemon surrounded Dewott, who looked around for the real Frogadier.
Molly- 65
Tyson- 80
"Dewott, add X-Scissor to Aqua Jet!"
Dewott snatched her sccalchops and held them in front of her in an 'X' position. The weapons glowed green as they resembled swords. Dewott roared as she flew around the flying Bubble Frog Pokemons before striking each one effectively. Four Frogadiers poofed out of existence as the remaining water type dropped into the pool.
Molly- 65
Tyson- 75
"Frogadier!" Tyson called, looking around aimlessly in the pool. He then closed his eyes as a light shined inside the pool. Tyson shot his eyes wide which revealed a silver tint in his pupil. Frogadier leaped up from the pool and revealed his own silver tint in his eyes. "Ice Punch now!"
Frogadier clenched a fist as ice swirled around it. The evolved starter leaped from pad to pad towards Dewott.
"Stop them with Hydro Pump!" Molly retorted.
Dewott created another orb of water and shot it forward, which transformed into a blast of dark blue water. Frogadier continued on his objective and punched the water, which instantly froze. The ice continued to move along to Dewott's body, but stopped once Molly uttered a command.
"Break the ice with Water Pulse!"
Dewott extended an open hand as an sphere of water laid on it. The Discipline Pokemon broke the ice with the ball as the ice flew off of the water starters.
Molly- 60
Tyson- 70
"Show'em your Water Pulse!" Tyson roared.
Frogadier created his own orb of water pivoted his body. With a huge toss, the ball of water smacked Dewott in the face and exploded on contact. Dewott rolled back onto a different platform and laid on her knees.
Molly- 55
Tyson- 70
"We're not losing this!" Molly and Dewott proclaimed in unison, which shocked everybody except Tyson and Frogadier, who stood with their blank expressions. Dewott stood tall as a huge geyser of water shot up from and swallowed Dewott. Inside the geyser, two amber eyes shined in the water.
Molly- 55
Tyson- 60
"Use Aqua Jet!"
Dewott, who stayed inside her geyser of water, flew off at the speed of a rocket. The otter smashed into Frogadier's gut, which made the Bubble Frog Pokemon to fly back.
Molly- 55
Tyson- 50
"Retaliate with Quick Attack!"
Frogadier shook of the damage and flew forward, leaving a trail of white light behind him. Dewott continued her roar as Molly pointed forward.
"Counter with X-Scissor!"
The Unova Pokemon grabbed her scalchops and flew off towards Frogadier. In the blink of an eyes, the duo struck each other as both Pokemon pushed one another back.
Molly- 45
Tyson- 40
"Dewott, slash them with Razor Shell!"
"Not on our watch! Frogadier, use Cut!"
Both Pokemon held their signature weapon in their hands and ran on the pads. With a huge leap from each other on their last floating platform, the duo flew towards each other, getting ready to strike. Dewott's coat of water began to fall of until a huge buzzer was heard. The water types stopped their attacks and landed in front of their opponent's trainer.
"And the time's up! And the ones with the most points left are…."Wallace began, getting anticipation from the crowd. "Molly Plateau and Dewott! They will be moving on to the finals to face off against Alexis Miller!"
Molly clenched her hand as she looked at Dewott.
"What was that?" she asked herself, shaking. Meanwhile, Tyson and Frogadier snapped out of their trance. The hatted boy held his head in pain, looking around himself.
"Geez, why does my head hurt?" Tyson questioned, not noticing that Frogadier had the same inquiry.
XXX
"Perfect!" Sycamore exclaimed, rolling around in his chair. The Wallace Cup was being played on his television as two aids walked in.
"Professor, are you alright?" the female asked, putting a hand to her dark skin. Sycamore laughed as he faced the duo.
"Sina, Dexio, I'm more than alright," the man answered. "In fact, I'm elated!"
"Sir, can you tell us why?" Dexio inquired.
"Do you two remember about the sudden new evolution discovered almost 15 years ago?" Sycamore asked the duo.
"It was Synchro evolution or something along those lines," Sina answered.
"Exactly! Synchro Evolution," Sycamore said. "It's power mirrors Mega Evolution and changes the Pokemon's appearance to resemble their trainer. However, it only happens when the bond between Trainer and Pokemon meets its match. And I think I just found two likely candidates for it."
"Who are they?" Sina asked. The Kalos Professor typed something on his keypad, which made two pictures of Tyson and Molly.
"These two; Tyson Pernell and Molly Plateau," Sycamore explained. "Molly and her Dewott are currently in stage 1 of Synchro, which I call the 'Elemental' stage." Sycamore then put up three picture of Pokemon in geysers of water.
"The stage Tyson and his Frogadier is in is called 'Pupil' stage," the Kalos Professor took down the trio of screenshots and then showed Tyson and Frogadier with the silver shade. "I wish I knew more of this evolution to study, but," Sycamore stopped and put down Tyson and his starter's joint photo and then put up a new one.
The photo showed a male with curly dark blue hair that kinda resembled a Qwilfish.
"I have no clue how to get in contact with him. I need a trainer that's knowledgeable, strong, doesn't even have to be able to use Synchro Evolution! But who could I call?" Professor Sycamore questioned himself. Suddenly, an idea popped in his mind as he looked back at his two assistants. "Sina, Dexio, when was the last time I talked to Ryan Lewis?"
"About a week ago," Dexio answered. "He let you know about the progress of the Garrific Marsh and was on his way to Laverre City for his Sixth Badge."
"Call him immediately and tell him to come to Lumiose City of an urgent matter," Sycamore demanded. The aids bowed and left the man all to himself.
"Looks like I'm going to have to tune into the Wallace Cup tomorrow," Sycamore said, leaning in his chair and looked at his television.
And that's the Semifinals for the Wallace Cup! Alexis and Molly claimed victory and will be facing one another in finals. At the end, there was a short explanation of what's been going on with Molly and Tyson. Except Sycamore to play a bigger role in the story, or next arcs that come up!
Favorite match?
Excited to see Dewott's Synchro form? P.S. it's happening next chapter!
Anybody catch the slight crossover?
Also, I'll be posting the rivals Pokemon shown in chapters to come, just for you to see how strong they're getting. I got this idea from Warrior of Hope! You should definitely check out his story!
-Lucas
-Milotic, (f), level 34, Safeguard, Ice Beam, Twister, Aqua Ring, *Water Pulse*
-Dragonair, (m), level 34, Dragon Rage, Shock Wave, Aqua Tail, Twister, *Dragon Tail*
Next time: Conclusion! Dancing Hawk vs Elegant Otter
The day of the finals is upon the two contestants, who both want the coveted Aqua Ribbon! It becomes a fight by Hawlucha and Dewott, who both seem to be on even terms, until Dewott's strange evolution happens once more! Can Alexis and Hawlucha keep up with their opponents boosted power?
Coumarine Arc:
44: Team Genez: Commanders of Life and Death