*Slateport Contest Area*
The area where this contest will take place in is enormous. It looks like the Roman Coliseum, with windows on the side of the walls; the building is almost 30 feet tall and is shaped like a circle with a huge roof over it.
"I don't know why, but this brings back memories of when Ash competed in the Ever Grande Conference back in Hoenn." Said May
As they went inside to register, they saw that the reception area was filled with so many Co-Ordinators. All of them were people they never met before.
After they registered, they went to the changing room to prepare for the competition.
Once they exited, they looked similar to the clothing they wore in the Wallace Cup, with the exception of Dawn wearing a black ribbon on the front.
After they took a seat, they noticed that Trish was sitting in front of them.
"Hey Trish." Said May
"Hello again May." Said Trish
"Why are you here? Isn't this a competition where the best Co-Ordinators compete?" asked Dawn
"Yes. But I made semi-finals in the Unova Grand Festival."
"Really? Cause you don't look the part."
Trish didn't change her attire for the competition; she looked the same as when she was in the restaurant.
"Beauty Queen." Said Trish
"Anyways, where is David?"
"He isn't competing. He just comes to these to support me."
"I see… So what can you tell us about the Black Greninja?" whispered May
Trish then sighed before she responded.
"He is a strong Co-Ordinator. That's all I can describe." Said Trish
"I don't think they need to know any more."
May and Dawn then noticed a person walking towards them.
This person was dressed in similar attire to May, except she had a purple coloured dress, and a Yin-Yang necklace around her neck. She also had red hair straightened out and cascading to her neck.
"Oh hey, Suzy." Said Trish
"Hey Trish."
"So I take it you two are May and Dawn?"
"Yes." Said May
"Absolutely." Said Dawn
"Nice to meet you. I'm not that great of a Co-Ordinator, but I was able to make it to the semi-finals in Hoenn, so that's why I am here."
"Well that's good to hear." Said May
"Best of luck to the both of you. See ya later."
Suzy then walked back to her seat.
"She's a nice person." Said Trish
"I get that, but she looks so familiar." Said May
"Nice to see you again Dawn."
Dawn turned her head and saw that Nando was there with Kenny.
"Hey DD." Said Kenny
"Hey guys. What are you doing here?" Said Dawn smiling
"We both managed to get semi-finals in the Sinnoh Grand Festival." Said Kenny
"That is correct, now we are given this opportunity to compete once again." Said Nando
"Can't forget about me." Said Zoey
Zoey then got out of her seat and joined Dawn and the others.
"I won the Grand Festival before you Dawn, so I will enjoy the chance to compete against you once again."
"Me too Zoey. Me too."
Ursula was sitting on one of the benches polishing one of her Pokeballs, dressed in her old attire.
"But it's not just us here Dawn." Said Trish
"Some of the competitors here are veteran Co-Ordinators."
"But how can that be? I thought this was a competition for us!" shouted Dawn
"It is. But the rules allow veteran Co-Ordinators to compete for a shot as well. It's fair game."
Dawn then lowered her head in sadness.
"But if you were able to make it to the finals Dawn, you should have no difficulties with these old farts."
Dawn then raised her head.
"Thanks Trish."
"What a crybaby. This isn't the little leagues Mermaid, this is the major league."
Dawn then turned her head to see a man wearing a gray jacket with a white T-shirt underneath, black jeans and looked muscular.
"Who do you think you are!" shouted Zoey
"Name's Frank and I'm from the Kalos Region." Said Frank
"Listen, I am just telling your friend over there the truth. This is a big competition and if you can't control your emotions you shouldn't be here."
"You think you're so tough making fun of girls?"
Frank and the others turned their heads to see a 6 foot man, wearing a two piece black suit with a white undershirt and red tie, as well as a black diamond shield with holes in the eyes and mouth.
"It's him!" shouted Kenny scared
Nando was also terrified at the sight of this person.
"Nando, Kenny, what's wrong?" asked Dawn concerned
"That's the Black Greninja." Said Kenny
May and Dawn were stunned after hearing what Kenny said.
Frank got out of his seat and walked away.
"What's his problem?" asked Zoey
The Black Greninja walked over to where Dawn and her friends were.
"Thanks for standing up for me." Said Dawn
"Whatever. What that person said is just to tell you like it is. Don't get any ideas, I will defeat you in the tournament and will enjoy it."
"Oh yeah, well you'll have us to deal with!" shouted Zoey
Nando put his hand on Zoey's shoulder.
"Zoey, don't. Not here." Said Nando
"I know it's easy to rip your claws into him for attacking our friend, but this is not the place."
Zoey then sighed.
"I understand." Said Zoey
"Nice to see you again Nando. Make it interesting this time." Said Black Greninja
The Black Greninja then went back to his seat.
Nando took his hand off of Zoey's shoulder and faced Dawn.
"Do you two know each other?" Asked Dawn
Nando shook his head.
"Not in that context, we met each other once before. But it was a humiliating defeat." Said Nando
"That man was the reason I almost quit being a Co-Ordinator."
"I never faced him, but I did see his match with Nando. After watching his defeat, I was terrified at the thought of fighting him." Said Kenny
"If this guy almost caused you to quit Nando, he must be a big threat." Said Dawn
"I'm not going to quit because of someone like that, I already went through that once before."
Dawn and her friends turned their heads to see Drew crossing his arms.
"I will not let a cocky Co-Ordinator like him get in the way of a competition I enjoy. People like him sicken me." Said Drew
Harley overheard this while polishing his Cacturne hat.
"So I am going to go out there and win."
Just then, an announcement came over the intercom.
"ATTENTION ALL CO-ORDINATORS! THE PRELIMINARY ROUND IS ABOUT TO BEGIN! GET YOUR POKEMON READY AND AWAIT YOUR SIGNAL!"
The intercom then went dead.
There was silence in the room; everyone was waiting for the competition to start.
*Main room*
The stadium was packed with thousands of fans, cheering and shouting in anticipation for the competition to begin.
When the lights began to dim and the spotlight appeared on center stage. The audience began to quiet down.
The host for the event: Marian appeared on stage and the spotlight was shifted to her.
"Hello everyone, and welcome to the Ultimate Co-Ordinator competition!"
"Today is a big day for Co-Ordinators young and old as they will compete for this illustrious title. So let's not waste any more time and introduce our judges."
A second spotlight came on to reveal the judges.
"First off, the Chief of the Pokémon Activities Committee: ."
"Our second judge is Mr. Sukizo."
"And finally, our third and final judge is the Slateport City Nurse Joy!"
The crowd then applauded.
"Now that we have all this out of the way, it's time to start this competition!"