Waiting Room

Before Suzy returned to her seat, she noticed Solidad was smirking. "Why the smirk Pinkie?"

Solidad turned her head and responded. "Oh it's nothing… I'm just smiling because I know Frank is going to lose against my Harley."

May overheard this and decided to join in the conversation. "What makes you think that?"

Solidad crossed her arms. "Harley is different from before. That is why he defeated Wallace with ease. You can't beat us May, or your knock-off with the red hair."

After hearing what Solidad said, Suzy smirked. "Sounds like a challenge, but I know that Frank is going to win this match Solidad, I just know it."

Solidad paused for a few seconds before letting out a deep sigh. "Believe what you want Suzy. But even if Harley fails, I have a trump card in my match…. Until then, let's save our trash-talk for the ring."

Suzy nodded her head as well as May.

Contest Arena

"Hello everyone, and welcome to the next match of the second round. To my left is Geosenge Town's Frank!"

Frank had his arms crossed and was silent.

"To my right is Slateport City's Harley!"

Harley was smiling. He looked excited for this match. "Let me show you the power of a real Grass-type trainer."

The Television screen then proceeded to show a circular wheel with the numbers 1, 2, and 3 on it. "Spin the wheel!"

The wheel began to spin Counter-Clockwise for a few moments. "This match shall be a Single Battle. Let's begin!"

Harley reached into his pocket and pulled out his Pokémon. "Go, Cacturne!" He then threw the ball into the air and released his Pokémon.

Frank then smirked and pulled out his Pokeball. "Chesnaught, go." Frank then pressed the button in the center of the ball, releasing his Chesnaught.

When both Pokémon were released onto the field the wheel was replaced with a 5 minute timer, starting the match.

"Cacturne, charge at Chesnaught and cut him with your Poison!"

Cacturne followed his trainer's command and charged at Chesnaught at a fast speed. But Chesnaught dodged the attack and got behind the Cacturne.

"Quick Cacturne, use Energy Ball mixed with Poison!"

Without a second thought, Cacturne opened its mouth and fired a huge purple Energy Ball at Chesnaught, covering Chesnaught in it. Harley's smirk grew wider. "Even easier than I expected."

But as the poison dissipated, Chesnaught didn't appear to suffer any damage from the attack. As Harley looks on stunned his point total drops. Harley's grin turned to a look of anger as he gave his next command to his Cacturne. "Cacturne, use Poison Jab!"

Cacturne charged at Chesnaught once again, but this time with high-speed punches. But Chesnaught was able to dodge each and every punch, making Harley's point total decrease faster and faster. Frank proceeded to smirk. "Wow Harley, this is sloppy."

Harley began to get even angrier in response. "Will you just shut up? Cacturne, continue using Poison Jab!"

Cacturne aimed his next Poison Jab at Chesnaught's face, but Chesnaught grabbed Cacturne's fist and used his other arm to punch Cacturne hard in the stomach.

As Cacturne walked back in pain, Harley was confused. "I don't understand. Your Chesnaught isn't taking any damage from the poison, and your points haven't decreased once. How is that possible?"

Frank smirked. "Looks like someone hasn't been to the Kalos region… My friend Chesnaught has an ability that makes it immune to your puny Energy Ball attack, and since you combined your poison with that attack, it still counts as Energy Ball. This ability is called Bulletproof, which gives my awesome hedgehog immunity to ball and bomb moves."

Harley's look of confusion returned to anger. "I'm not done yet. Cacturne, Sandstorm!"

Cacturne complied with its trainers command and proceeded to let out a Sandstorm, making it difficult to see.

As Frank tried to find Cacturne's location, Chesnaught let out cries of pain as Cacturne managed to use the Sandstorm to its advantage and hit his opponent with Poison Jabs.

As Frank's point total began to decrease fast, he tried in vain to locate Cacturne. There's no way I am going to let my little buddy lose like this. I got to try something.

He thought for a few moments, but couldn't think of anything. Meanwhile, Chesnaught continued to take damage from Cacturne's Poison Jab attacks.

"Give it up Frank, your Pokémon couldn't cut plasma, let alone beat Cacturne." Harley said.

That's when the idea hit him. "Chesnaught, use Sunny Day!"

Chesnaught managed to hear its trainers request and launch it's Sunny Day attack into the air. Harley was stunned. "Cacturne, use Sandstorm again!"

Cacturne prepared for its next attack, but Chesnaught grabbed its neck before the attack could continue. "Not this time. Chesnaught, use Solarbeam!"

Chesnaught opened its mouth and prepared to fire the attack. Cacturne tried to break free, but to no avail. Chesnaught threw Cacturne into the air and fired its Solarbeam attack, sending him into the wall behind Harley and knocking him out.

Marian picked up her microphone and spoke. "Time."

Frank and Harley looked at the TV screen and saw their results. Frank was down to 25 percent due to Cacturne's attacks, but Harley's point total hit zero due to Cacturne fainting.

"The winner is Frank!"

The audience roared in applause as the two Coordinators returned their Pokémon. As Frank was about to leave the arena, Harley walked over to him. "What is it Harley?"

Harley let out a deep sigh. "Listen. I want to congratulate you on winning this match. Despite my efforts, you managed to outsmart me and take the win."

Frank walked over to Harley and smiled. "It wasn't easy Harley, you were a good challenge and I would love to battle you again at some point."

Harley smiled in response. "Likewise."

Waiting Room

Solidad was stunned after viewing the match. How could this happen?

But before the conversation could continue, Frank walked in and was greeted by Suzy with a hug.

"Great job Frank. I knew you could do it."

Frank smiled. "Thanks Suzy."

After the two broke off the hug, they returned to their seats.

Meanwhile, Ursula was tapping her foot, impatiently waiting for her match with Drew. I will not lose this match. Father's expecting so much from me.

Drew was waiting with May for his match to start near the hallway. "Are you ready for your match Drew?"

Drew smirked and sniffed a red rose. "Yes May, I am ready to take on Dawn's rival. Wish me luck."

May nodded her head as Drew walked down the hallway for his match.

Ursula then got up and walked down the hallway. I will not lose this match. Not even to this green haired boy…