A/N: Guys, I wanted this to be a bonus chapter but it ended up turning into something more. The contest might take awhile for me to finish or I might just continue the contest (when I get tired of it) as a separate story so I don't up the word count. After a certain time I don't expect it to have any effect on the plot. I also just wanted to write a contest battle and appeals round. Try to make it to the end. Sorry for no actual update...
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Coordinators from all around had been drawn to Driftveil by the presence of not only the Pokémon World Tournament but also the presence of Wallace. Marie inwardly groaned as she saw Coordinators she knew would end up recognizing her.
Wallace had had the bright idea to hold a Pokémon Contest during the Pokémon World Tournament in "order to increase tourism." Clay had readily agreed, anything to make his town more popular in the years to come.
By now, there were only 20 trainers left, herself included. The other nineteen were Sabrina, May, Ash, Koga, Tobias, Elesa, Cynthia, Misty, Lance, Steven, Alder, Wallace, Red, Morty, Paul, Clair, Flannery, Trip, and Volkner.
The next battles had already been announced and the trainers were given three days off to prepare. During those three days, Wallace's Pokémon Contest would be held.
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Dawn was excited. She had come to Driftveil to support Ash but when she had heard there would be a huge Pokémon Contest she was glad she had came. Zoey and Dawn sat down after they registered. They had seen familiar faces in the crowd like May, Drew, Kenny, Nando, and even Ursula. Everyone participating would be great Coordinators and this contest would probably be even better than the Grand Festival. Like the Pokémon World Tournament, they were competing for the unofficial title of "Best Coordinator." The Pokémon here were not only beautiful but strong as well.
"You know Dawn, this is going to be a Double Performance Contest," Zoey was telling her.
Dawn smiled, "No need to worry, Brock told me that earlier! I've got my Pokémon pairs all lined up."
"That's good DeeDee," Kenny's voice came from behind her, "Because I plan to win this. After not getting past the Appeals round at the Grand Festival I'm even more determined to win this contest."
"Kenny!" Dawn exclaimed with delight before pouting, "What have I told you about calling me DeeDee? Stop it!"
"Geez DeeDee, didn't know you were that sensitive now."
"I'm not!" she protested, but she was still smiling.
"Hey Kenny, it's good seeing you again! Are you all registered?" Ash and Brock had joined the small group of Coordinators.
Kenny waved hello to the guys, "Yup, I'm all set for the contest. Say Ash... are you planning on participating?"
Ash sweat dropped, "Nope! You needed five ribbons for this from any region... I only have one."
May took out a ribbon from her pocket, "Right, the Terracotta ribbon."
Ash removed the other half of it and showed Kenny, "May and I won this together back in Hoenn! I guess it doesn't really count."
Kenny turned to May, "Good job on making it to the top 20 in the Pokémon World Tournament, you're doing really good!"
May blushed, "It's only because of my Pokémon. I'm hardly doing anything."
Drew snuck up behind May and wrapped an arm around her waist, "Why so humble my Princess of Hoenn?"
"Drew!" May squealed before turning around and hugging the green haired boy before he offered her a rose. She blushed and Drew kissed her cheek causing her to redden even more.
"Is everyone all registered?" A soft and melodic voice chimed in behind them. The group turned around to see none other than Wallace. "It would be a shame if a Top Coordinator and a winner of my Wallace cup didn't participate in the Pokémon World Contest." Wallace complimented the two Sinnoh girls causing them to blush.
"Yes Dawn, it certainly would be a shame if you didn't register in time. There's only about thirty spots left before the 108 limit is reached," said Johanna.
"Mom!" Dawn was surprised to see her mother. "What are you doing here? You said you weren't coming to Driftveil when I asked you."
"Wallace called me up and said it would be an honor if I would watch and help with his new idea," Johanna explained, "How could I refuse that?"
Wallace smiled slyly.
"A new idea?" Zoey questioned, "What do you mean? I thought these were just double performances? There's nothing new about that."
"It is a double performance," answered Wallace, "But something's going to be different. I can't tell you what it is yet because then you'd have an unfair advantage. Just know that Johanna will be here to help." He winked again and left with a flash of his cape.
Johanna hugged her daughter, "I have to go help set up but we will definitely talk later. I'm so proud of you." She waved good bye to the group. "Hurry up and register if you haven't ready, you don't want to be the 109th person."
Wallace laughed inside, what a great contest this would be. Top Coordinators from all over were entering, Fantina was here, as well as Robert from Hoenn, Zoey was here as well. Now all he had to do was convince Marie to participate.
But she remained adamantly against the very idea. "Wallace, how many times do I have to tell you no for you to go away!"
"An infinite amount of times because I'm not taking no for an answer!" he exclaimed, "You're such a talented Coordinator, don't even tell me Dragonair or Lopunny have been missing the contest scene."
She sighed, "It doesn't matter. We're not participating in the contest. They'll understand in the end."
"Really? The Marie I know would do anything for her Pokémon."
"Well that Marie isn't here right now," she practically snarled back.
He held up his hands in resignation. "I didn't want to play this card but I see that I have no choice."
Marie eyed the contest master warily. What could he possibly have on her?
"You remember that Quick Claw you've been searching for all this time?"
"Yes...?"
Wallace smiled as he held up a hollow talon shaped piece of bone, "If you get past Round 2 I'll give this to you."
She hesitated. Marie wanted that Quick Claw, it would give whichever Pokémon that held it an immense speed boost. How Wallace had gotten such a rare item was beyond her. However, that wouldn't be enough, "Nope sorry. I'm not entering. By now probably all 108 spots are gone."
He smirked, "I preregistered you."
"How... could you do such a thing?" she gaped at him, "Don't they need proof of my five ribbons?"
The Champion of Hoenn held up a case and handed it back to her. He shrugged nonchalantly, "You might want this back."
Her eyes widened. She had given her ribbon case to Cynthia to keep. How in the world did Wallace get it? Marie knew she had some investigating to do. Taking back the case she frowned, "No. Even if you did preregister me it doesn't mean I have to participate. You can't force me." Scowling, she turned to leave.
"Fine fine... you're right, I can't force you, but you also can't force me to give you the information I know about the azure flute."
The blood in her body seemed to stop flowing. For a second, she couldn't breathe. Time seemed to stop and she froze. Whirling around angrily, her hands in her pockets she spoke through gritted teeth, "Where. Did. You. Hear. About. That."
A/N: End of chapter, expect an update with more stuff about this soon. Guys, I wanted to apologize for making Marie like a Mary Sue. It's my first fanfic I guess I got a little carried away. I'm going to try my best to make her relate-able from now on. I don't expect it to be that hard. Also lightening up on RedxOC shipping. Just a warning, there will be some minor shipping themes although nothing that will be detailed upon as Lolishota. By the way, if you haven't figured it out, Marie is an OC.
