A/N: Well hello there everyone. Don't get used to this many updates. Like seriously. The only reason why I'm this is being written is because I don't have school! Hehehe we're gonna kick this thing up a notch. With what you may ask? ... The answer will soon be revealed.

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon


Route 224

"It shouldn't have come to this, I was cooperating with you. You didn't have to drag her into it!" She protested hotly.

The man sitting in front of her smirked, "That tone of voice tells me that I did need to." He was dressed in a deep blue pin-stripe suit. His business like attire contrasted greatly with his surroundings. Two men dressed in white with green hair were flanking him and a woman with purple hair stood to the side.

"But you had to take Selena? Why…" the young woman standing before the man already knew the answers to her question.

"In order to keep you in check, I had to bring someone else into it. You are important enough that I can't let you run willy-nilly without some kind of," he snuck a glance at the girl bound and restrained in the corner of the cave, "motivation to do your job."

She wanted to cry. Selena was in danger now and it was all her fault. But she couldn't cry. She would not show weakness. "If I give you my word that I will complete this job, will you let her go?"

"Well now, your word means nothing to me. When you complete this job, then I will let her go."

She clung onto the hope that the man was telling the truth. The voice in the back of her mind was saying that he wasn't. There wasn't anything she could do at the moment besides agree to his demands. She didn't want Selena to get hurt. The young girl was like a sister to her. She wrapped her brown hair around her finger and replied with fake enthusiasm, "Of course Master Cyrus. Where do I begin?"


(Skip)

Cynthia leaned back against her chair, watching the battle with keen eyes. Now that there were only forty trainers, herself included, she knew she would have to study their battle strategies. At this point, anyone could move on. Steven was seated next to her with an expression of deep concentration on his face. Trip and Roxie had battled with Roxie's Garbodor fainting seconds before Trip's Serperior was overcome by the effects of poison. Cynthia had seen Roxie's disappointed expression when she had lost. Trip however was not satisfied with his win. The Pokémon World Tournament was turning out to be an even bigger challenge than the Junior Cup. His goal was to face Alder again and he would try his best to win.

Steven heard Cynthia sigh and turned his head to face the blonde. "You okay?" He asked, a little worried.

"I'm fine, I'm just trying to figure out strategies for whoever I battle."

He kissed her gently on the top of her head and she smiled up at him, leaning into his body. He wrapped his arms around her saying, "You'll be fine Cynthia."

She blushed, Steven was a lot more open than he had been before. She wondered what changed. Although, she certainly wasn't complaining.


(Skip)

The next few battles came and went. Morty won against Roxanne, Clair beat Winona, Flannery's fire attacks came out on top against Candice's ice types, Paul scored a victory over Crasher Wake, and Volkner had bested Pryce. The next battle was Red against Flint.

Red smiled, he was up against an elite four member. The real competition was just starting. The excitement he felt was today was higher than ever and he was eager to get the battle started.

Flint seemed to read his mind, "So Red, I'm looking forward to a great battle between us!"

The other man smiled but didn't reply.

Flint took that as a yes.

"This will be a three on three battle on the ice field where a trainer wins when all three Pokémon of the opposing side are unable to battle! Are both trainers ready?"

The excitement of the crowd was palpable when both trainers nodded in affirmative.

Marie sighed. She should probably root for Flint because he was from her home region but Red was her roommate. She figured it wouldn't matter in the end and resigned herself to watching the battle. There were other things on her mind.

He had heard her sighing. At that moment she had sounded so lonely and he wanted to hold her. Marie would never have let him though. She wanted to be his friend, nothing else. He was fine with that in the end. Someone else wou-

"Yellow." Marie stated, glancing in his direction.

Lance started, "What?"

"Don't even deny it. I don't understand why you pretend to hit on me all the time when you have Yellow."

Have Yellow? "Really?" He felt stupid asking.

She smiled gently, "You should really look around more," and got out of her seat.


(Wop just a line here to separate things) Oh and quick Author's Note: During battles I follow the four moves rule - just to make things a little more creative BUT during the next battle the move sets may change. I'll only be using the moves they can possibly learn but just know that. Thankies guys, continue the story!


Flint was excited as well. The name Red had been well-known when he was a child. His mother who was from Kanto talked about the young boy who had become the Champion of the Indigo Plateau at eleven.

Like usual, Red released his first Pokémon without a word. Pikachu.

"Alright then, Flareon, you're up!"

Red made some small hand signals and Pikachu launched into a Quick Attack.

Flint did a double-take. Did Red just give a nonverbal command? Without his opponent talking, Flint couldn't plan what moves he would use to counter. He did recognize a quick attack when he saw one, "You use Quick Attack too Flareon!"

Both Pokémon ran towards the other at amazingly fast speeds. At the last minute, Pikachu swerved out. "Iron Tail!" Red called out so Pikachu didn't have to look back.

Flareon skidded to a stop and whirled around to find Pikachu slamming its tail down on the ice. The Flame Pokémon received a helping of ice chunks to the face. It cried out in pain.

"Will-o-Wisp to melt that ice!" Flint commanded urgently. Purple flames were produced from Flareon's body and encircled it. The flames prevented the ice from doing damage.

It was a good move, a creative use of a Will-o-Wisp, Red had to admit. But, it was just what he wanted. "Thunderbolt."

Pikachu was in the air and shot Thunderbolt at a puddle made by the flames. The Thunderbolt shocked more ice into the air which melted from the frightening heat. Pikachu continued its devastating electric attack as Flareon was splattered with water. The lightning was conducted through the water and hit Flareon. Flint's Flareon took the damage head-on.

"Flareon is unable to battle which means Pikachu is the winner!" the referee shouted the results.

Flint shook his head, amazed. Red was good. He hadn't even been able to launch an attack; Red's battling style seemed to dominate the field. He produced his next Pokémon, "Rapidash!"

Red recalled Pikachu, sending out Charizard.

"So it's a fire on fire battle," smirked Flint, "Let's see who wins."

Shaking his head, Red allowed himself a smile as he signed his first attack. Wait.

Noticing the hand gestures, Flint knew Red was communicating with his Charizard. "Be alert Rapidash!" He cautioned his Pokémon.

Charizard didn't move a muscle.

He waited for the attack he was sure was coming. When it never did, Flint grew impatient. "Fine, if you're not going to make the first move, I will! Rapidash, Bounce and then Sunny Day!"

Red raised an eyebrow and so did the crowd.

"Sunny day," Freddy was informing the crowd, "Is a move that strengthens the sun which in effect boosts the power of fire type attacks." He paused. The audience waited for the obvious question, "But why is Flint using it? Charizard is a fire type also."

The sun shone noticeably brighter as Rapidash descended quickly from the sky, it's front legs stretched out to preparation for the attack.

"Air Slash." Red wasn't even fazed. Charizard wasn't either. Using its powerful wings it slashed through the air and the aftershocks hit Rapidash causing it to flinch and stop the attack.

Flint growled, getting upset. "Rapidash return." The Fire Horse Pokémon returned to its Pokéball. "Infernape! It's your turn." A monkey like Pokémon burst out from the thrown Pokéball. It screeched loudly, sensing its master's growing frustration.

Doesn't matter to me, Red thought. Charizard was up for it. There was a large patch of earth from where Pikachu's Iron Tail, Thunderbolt and Flareon's Will-o-Wisp hit. The ice was rapidly melting from the Sunny Day as well.

"Earthquake." The ground began to shake as Infernape stomped angrily on the ground. The remainder of the ice was separated from the ground and flew towards Charizard.

"Dragon pulse outwards," signed Red. Charizard began to spin in circles while opening it's mouth to release the Dragon Pulse. It picked up speed and a whitish light was emanating from its body. The Pokémon was spinning rapidly and had become a ball of Dragon Pulse power. With nowhere to dodge, Infernape couldn't avoid the attack and was enveloped in it. When the dust cleared, Infernape was unable to battle.

Flint was impressed. He was truly truly impressed. Never before had he lost a battle that badly, even his battle with Cynthia hadn't gone so badly. He hadn't been able to land an attack let alone cause damage to any of Red's Pokémon. He gave up trying to win and settled for just learning from a Master. He sent Rapidash out again.

"Charizard, return." Red withdrew his Pokémon from the field, much to the surprise of everyone. He spoke to Flint for the first time, "I don't know how you knew that Charizard's Hidden Ability was Solar Power but using Sunny Day was a risk even though it was a good move." He smiled. This tournament was pretty fun.

"I've met enough Charizards to figure it out. I am the fire-type Specialist for the Sinnoh Elite Four you know," Flint replied with reverence. Getting a compliment from Red, he figured, didn't happen very often. "Thank you."

Red didn't answer back. Instead, he sent Pikachu back out again.

Rapidash and Pikachu began a stare down. The Mouse Pokémon was producing sparks from its cheeks in excitement and the Fire Horse Pokémon snorted flames as it pawed the ground.

"Bounce and then Sunny Day again!"

"Quick Attack," Red signed.

The sun shone with more brilliance than before. Bounce and Quick Attack collided and Rapidash was sent flying back into the air while Pikachu down onto the ground.

"Straighten and then Iron Tail!" Pikachu's Iron Tail hit the ground and this time, chunks of earth were displaced. The ice had already melted from the previous battle's Sunny Day and the two Pokémon were now fighting on a normal battlefield. Mr. Goodshow was a bit displeased by that. It might take awhile before the field could be completely frozen again. Leave it to Flint and Red to melt an entire battlefield of ice.

"Get ready Rapidash!" Flint yelled out. Rapidash nodded, knowing what Flint was planning.

"Volt Tackle." Red was as calm as ever.

Pikachu shot up from the ground in a tremendous display of speed and finesse. Flint's eyes widened at Pikachu's amazing agility. He had never seen anything like it. Red's Pikachu's was almost as fast as Rapidash at its maximum. Almost. "Rapidash do it!" From the air, Rapidash quickly charged a Solar Beam. The attack was boosted by the double Sunny Day and the beam of concentrated sunlight was fired at the rapidly approaching Pikachu.

"Spin!" Red commanded urgently. If it had been anyone else's Pikachu the Solar Beam would've been enough to finish it. But, this was Red's Pikachu who had helped him beat Team Rocket as well as Lance's Salamence and Gyrados. Pikachu launched its spinning Volt Tackle and grazed the Solar Beam. The momentum from the spin absorbed some of Solar Beam's energy. Pikachu re-calibrated and aimed again at Rapidash. Solar Beam and Volt Tackle combined instantly knocked Rapidash from the sky. The Fire Horse Pokémon plummeted and fell to the ground. "Hurry Pikachu, Quick Attack!"

Flint gaped as his Rapidash began to drop. A fall from such a height could leave permanent damage and Rapidash could be very badly injured. On top of that, Pikachu was starting a Quick Attack. "Rapidash!" Flint was filled with dread.

But it wasn't what Flint thought. Pikachu dived down after Rapidash and landed on the ground moments before Rapidash was about to make impact.

The crowd was silent.

"I DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND FOLKS, DID PIKACHU JUST CATCH RAPIDASH? WHAT IN THE WORLD?" Freddy was going crazy.

Flint breathed a sigh of relief as Pikachu collapsed from Rapidash's weight. Both trainers rushed onto the field towards their Pokémon.

"Rapidash!" It was amazing that Rapidash was able to stand and get off of Pikachu. As soon as the little mouse was free from the larger Pokémon's weight, Rapidash collapsed again. Flint stroke its head tenderly, glad it had survived the fall.

Red stuck his hand out, "That was a pretty good battle."

Flint shook Red's hand gratefully, "Thanks for that catch. You and your Pikachu, not to mention your Charizard, are amazing. I'm glad I had the honor and privilege to battle you."

"Rapidash was unable to battle which means Flint has no remaining Pokémon. Therefore, Red is the winner!"


"That was highly unorthodox. Saving an opponent's Pokémon," Marie muttered under her breath. She had watched the entire battle from the shadows.

Meanwhile, the seat Marie had left unoccupied was soon occupied by a sweet looking blonde girl with a red sundress. Her brown eyes were kind as she sat down next to Lance.

His eyes widened in surprise. There was Yellow. She was as beautiful as ever with her hair tied back in a loose ponytail and without the hat covering her gorgeous features. The sundress hugged her body in all the right places and Lance's breath was taken away.

"Do you like it?" she asked in a soft voice.

He could barely stammer out, "You're beautiful." Lance blushed profusely as Yellow giggled.

"Marie thought you'd like it."

Lance smiled, Marie certainly hadn't gotten that wrong. "It's good to see you again Yellow. I've missed you so much."

It was Yellow's turn to blush. "Really?" she whispered, hardly believing it.

"Definitely."


A/N: Hehe did you see anything new? Did you see a rare and exotic creature never before experienced in this story? Did you see... the PLOT?! Ermagersh. So please review. I'll reveal who Selena is later. Any speculations? I've got some free time this weekend and hope to upload at least another chapter although I honestly don't see that happening any time soon. Alright thanks guys, you're the best. Oh and some GrantedShipping