And now it's time for Zorua Reviews with Zorua- son of Zoroark.

Tonight's Review: XY044- Showdown at the Shalour Gym!

Zorua paced around, his nose pointed towards the ground. He looked to be in deep thought, a rare state for Zorua. After walking around for a while, he finally looked up and said, "Okay, forget the intro, forget the spoiler alert, even forget the part where I ask for stuff at the end. Let me tell you something. Let me tell you."

Zorua got real close and pointed at camera and said, "Remember back in the Unova League when Pikachu lost to a Lucario who had just evolved from a Riolu during that same battle and who was on a five Pokemon team versus Ash's six Pokemon team and whose Trainer was a goof-up that would've made Season One Ash look like Sir Aaron in comparison just to hype up Lucario even more than he already was? . . . Which was kinda made pointless when Lucario lost to Virigl's Flareon . . . Anyway, this episode takes everyone who thought that was a good idea, grabs them by the throat, and says:"

Zorua's paw glowed red and swung Scratch attacks around wildly as he shouted in an fierce, angry voice, "NO! NO! That is not how you do a Pikachu who's been to every region and defeated a Latios battle! That is NOT how you do a Pikachu who's been to every region and defeated a Latios battle! You IDIOTS!"

Zorua collapsed after running out of breath from his rant. After catching his breath, Zorua said seriously, "So . . . forget the rest of this episode. WE are here for Mega Lucario vs Pikachu."

Zorua took out a tablet and quickly made a call.

"Hello?" a voice answered.

"Spike the Snob, I really like your review show on thatdragonwiththetophat dot com. And from what I've seen on Fall Weather Friends and Suited For Success, I can tell you're really good at announcing and have a cool voice for it," Zorua said urgently.

"Oh, um, okay. . . so . . . ?" Spike replied in confusion.

"I need your cool sounding announcer voice to narrate the climax of Showdown at the Shalour Gym," Zorua said.

"The thunderbolting godchu scene?" Spike asked with a raised eyebrow.

Zorua blinked. "Uhh, well, yeah, you can call it that if you want, but it-," Zorua shook it off and then nodded, "Yes! Yes!"

Spike gave a wide grin. "Done."

"The two opponents starting off by staring each other down.

Then Mega Lucario says, 'How could you possibly defeat to the only Pokemon people use in Super Smash Bros?'

Then Pikachu says, 'But this isn't Super Smash Bros., now is it?'

Pikachu uses Quick Attack, and while still running, charges up an Electro Ball.

But then Mega Lucario uses Bone Rush to smack the Electro Ball away.

Pikachu uses Iron Tail next, but Mega Lucario blocks it and send Pikachu flying.

While still in mid-air, godchu Thunderbolts that mutt to the floor.

Then Mega Lucario hits Pikachu with an Aura Sphere.

Pikachu lands, releases lightning bolts for determination and says, 'You cannot defeat such awesomeness. Not even Legendary Pokemon can contain my awesomeness.'

Lucario then uses Metal Sound, immobilizing Pikachu."

"FIGHT IT, PIKACHU!" Zorua shouted.

"Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to deny Mega Mutt's Metal Sound in it's tracks, and then denies an Aura Sphere with his Iron Tail, and goes flying into the air.

Mega Lucario then jumps up and uses Bone Rush, and Pikachu uses another Iron Tail to block, which causes a huge explosion.

Then Mega Meowth comes in and uses Hyper Beam on them-."

"Okay, I'm pretty sure that didn't happen," Zorua interrupted.

"Who has the great announcer's voice?" Spike said with a smile.

"Okay," Zorua said with a shrug.

"-but they survive the attack and send him blasting off with their own attacks.

Then Pikachu says, 'Surrender, or face 1.21 gigawatts.'

Mega Lucario responds with a Power-Up Punch, which Pikachu denies with an Iron Tail.

Pikachu then gives his opponent one more chance.

'Stand down or prepare to get the Smash Balls kicked out of you.'

Mega Lucario uses Aura Sphere.

Thus the thudnerbolting godchu denies it with an Electro Ball and replies, 'Then it looks like Team Aura is blasting off again.'

And then Pikachu Thunderbolts the Mega Evolutionary power out of that Pokemutt.

The battle is over.

Pikachu and Lucario, two sworn rivals, acknowledge that their honor has been satisfied, and agree to meet again.

. . . Oh and some sutff with Hawlucha, Fletchinder, Meinfoo, and Machoke happened too. . . but who cares!

Pikachu climbs back onto Ash's shoulder, turns to the camera and says:

'I am not a thunderbolting godchu. . . I am THE thunderbolting godchu.'"

Zorua burst into an extremely loud cheer, falling over, rolling around, and laughing in glee wildly.

Zorua took loud, deep breaths; his chest heaving up and down as he tried to compose himself after his fanboy fit.

"Best. Battle. EVER!" Zorua exclaimed.

Zorua sat up on his haunches and said, "Well, thanks Spike. For the announcing, and for the Black Gummis . . . see you around. . ."

Zorua fell backwards and lay on his back on the soft grass.

Thank You

(Zoroark here. Yes, this Gym Battle was awesome. . . except for the stupid dancing Ash tried to do with Hawlucha, that was just dumb. But after that the battle was cool. Not just Mega Lucario, but with Meinfoo and Machoke and Hawlucha and Fletchinder too, don't take Spike's comment too seriously. Of course Pikachu and Mega Lucario stole the show, and it was so satisfying to see Pikachu show exactly why he's the franchise mascot. This is the Pikachu that held his own in his battle against Tobias! ('Z'))

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