Taken out of the Blue

by La Vie d'Legend

Blue is kidnapped by a mysterious talent school where she meets new friends. It's up to her to mastermind a way to discover the truth about the school, her classmates, and herself. Hopefully the beginning of a new AU. Some language when characters are mad. Old rival, special, manga quest, frantic, agency, and more. In progress/reconstruction.

20. Team Johto

A/N: ... I got nothing.

Ch. 20 Team Johto

Time: 00:00

Location: Classified

Gold's POV

-Alright team! The next event is ours to plan, SO LET'S MAKE IT AWESOME! Then I took out my remote and pushed the 'on' button. Immediatly my pump up play list filled the 30 speakers I had placed earlier starting with 'You Give Love a Bad Name' by Bon Jovi. The crowd roared in approval and started jumping up and down.

-What the Hell! What are you thinking! It's freaking midnight and you are blasting music?!

That was the current bane of my existence and the person I owe myth anys for hurting... well whole body. Damn that girl has some kick.

-Relax don't be so serious. The walls are sound proof.

She gave a huff and shouted for everyone to calm, down so we can plan.

-Alright everyone! So we got our asses handed to us by a group from Kanto today. I said over the music that Crys had turned down much to everyone's protests.

Everyone started booing.

-Of course that wouldn't have happened if that team didn't have some assistance (I that I took a quick glance at Crys) from one of us Johto natives!

The crowd erupted into another cheer.

- Now as all you know this is my senior year. And next year I'll be doing who knows what. Sad to say this is my last year planning one of these.

-We love you Gold! Some nameless person from the crowd cried out.

-But that is why this has to be the best event EVER! I have been thinking of what we can do all last year and this year and I came up with a theme. Johto has had some pretty terrible ideas for themes like bug catching or Pokéathelons or even swimming across a lake. However though those ideas were poorly executed they do have some merit. For instance they accurately portray events in Johto. They are all a form of competition. And no one competes like Johto does! That's why the theme is going to be... Kick the other regions ass!

The crowd went crazy. Then Crys whispered something to me.

-Unfortunatly the staff won't accept that on the form we must fill out so it will have to say competition. So here's how we are going to do this. Get into groups of four and submit to us an idea before 01:00. That mean you have one hour! I want a detailed plan in front of me so myself and the panel of judges can look at it to accept it. Grab some pens, markers, glitter glue, whatever it takes and let's come up with any IDEAS!

1 hour later

-Ok so has everyone submitted their forms? I asked.

I got a lot of nodding.

-Ok then we will have a 30 minute break while the judges go over the ideas.

Ok that was a half truth. The"judges" were me, Crys, and Silver, the last guy who was in our group from yesterday. I guess he's ok. A little to serious but oh well. The reason it was a half truth is because we were already 99.9% sure of what idea we were going to select. And that idea came from us. This was just to make sure nobody else had a better idea.

-Who the Hell wants to take pictures of Pokemon for an event? Silver aked.

-Or how about this one. A bicycle race. Seriously? Every region has a cycling rode. Crys chimed in.

It turns out of most of there ideas were mediocre at best.

-Alright is everone here? No one is taking a leak or eating a snack or having sex in the bathroom?

Crys kicked me under the table.

-Alright never mind that last one then. So if everyone is here we have agreed on an idea. Now it's time to make sure we have 50% backing us. So this is the idea. What makes contests super fun? Not knowing who's winning. Also having friend turned foe. What I am about to propose is revolutionary. This whole time we have been focused on separate regions, but this will no longer be the case. Look to to your left. Look to your right. These are not your friends. They are potential competition. The idea we agreed on is a huge team death match. Divided by class, not by region. When any one of any trainer's Pokemon faints completely they are eliminated. Switching Pokemon is allowed but a trainer may only use 6 during the entire contest. This isn't a Pokemon battle simply because there are no rules to a battle. You can be outnumbered 100 to one and that's ok. You can outnumber someone 100 to one and that is perfectly fine. Any Pokemon attacks go. The only rules are no killing any Pokemon, no unnecessary violence, and no harming trainers on purpose. Each class will be assigned a color which they must wear ostentatiously to signal friend from foe. This must be removeable so they can take it off after they have been defeated. For example, a hair tie or a jacket. So if this idea is approved spread the word to your roomates, friends, enemies, anyone. Hold class meeting. Be prepared because you can sure as Hell bet the senior class will be! Because the last class standing tomorrow wins! Now whose with me! Show of hands who likes this idea!

I pushed the volume of my music to the highest setting and it was like a shockwave went out. People began too smile and nod and raise their fists in their air and started scream their class name. A huge cheer went up and total chaos took over. But hey, that's what I live for.

Time 06:00

Location: classified

-Ok troops, I said gripping my Bullard cube and turning to face them in my swivel chair.

In front of me sat Blue, Yellow, Red, Green, Silver, Crys, Ruby, Saph, Ruby's friend Emerald(that's a story for later),Black, and White.

-So now that my idea has been approved. What are your thoughts?

-Well for one we are horribly outnumbered, recruitment has skyrocketed in the last three years so the other grades are actually a lot bigger, Ruby said.

-That numbers don't win wars, Red shot back.

-No, but they definatly help.

-Anyone else? I asked.

-Well because we are out numbered, we can't simply over power them head on in one big group, then we would simply be swallowed by a bigger army, Crys said at last.

-But if we split up then it will be easy pickings. United we stand, devided we fall. Yellow said earnestly.

-They're both right. We need both groups and a higharchy, or chain of command. However the groups cannot be to large. Our best bet is the buddy system. Groups of two or three together and make sure they look after each other, Green chimed in.

There was a sudden knock on the door. Black got up to answer it. A boy dressed in a plaide black and white shirt and jeans with blue hair with a Phaedra covering it so you could only see the bangs, and unsettling grey eyes walked through the ajar door.

-This is my buddy Grey, said Black. He is Mr. Stones personal assistant and a genius engineer. Him and I make a whole lot of cool tech. Anyway He finished something that he has been working on non stop since summer. It will greatly interest all of you especially the expert battlers.

-During Mr. Stones many travels he has come across very many rare gems. For the last 2 years He has found not just rare but also very powerful gemstones. They come in two verities, gems he calls key stones, and gems he calls mega stones. They are native to Kalos and there are many reported sightings in Hoenn as well. In those two regions these stones throb with power waiting to be called upon. However once he brought them, back here they dimmed and the power withdrew deeper inside the stone. We believe the power is still there but it cannot be tapped. He tried to return them to their indigenous regions in hope to return their power, to no avail. Last year he gave them all to me except for eight of them, four keystones and four mega stones. He said he had other plans for those eight. After he gave them to me I began to experiment and try different meathods to call out their power. I believe I have now succeeded. I created micro machines that I call mega accesories or MGAs for short. So far only These are for the trainer to wear. They contain a mega keystone and a pulse emitter that pounds the stone with electrons that have a negative charge that pulls the power that seems to have a positive charge to the surface. Once the keystone bring forth its power the megastore reacts and power is unleashed.

-And where does that power go? Red asked.

-It courses through the Pokemon holding the mega stone giving it a power boost until you recall it to your Pokeball or it faints. Mr. stone calls this mega evolution. Right now only certain Pokemon can Mega evolve and only when holding a specific mega stone as they are not interchangeable. So far only 17 MGAs exist and Mr. stone has 4 of them. That was the trade he wanted for his gems.

-Can we try them out? Asked Blue.

-I would advise you to only use them in battle as this phenomenon has only been seen a handful of times and the Pokemon's power raises drastically. I have, upon Black's request, prepared an MGA for each of you along with a mega stone.

For Red, I made a special Pokebelt. Also here's an absolite for an Absol to hold.

For Green, a mega watch (it serves as a regular watch as well). Here's a Gyaradosite for your Gyrados.

For Yellow, it was difficult but I attached a keystone onto a Ponytail holder that can u attach and reattach to a hair clip. Also here is a Galladeite for your Gallade.

For Blue, a mega earring that can go onto any earring you desire. Also here is a Gengarite for your Gengar.

For Gold, Let me see your billard cube so I can attach it. Also here is an Aggronite for your Aggron.

For Crys, a mega anclet. Also here's a Gardevoirite for your Gardevoir.

For Silver, I fastened it into a button for your leather jacket. Also here is a Houndoomite for your Houndoom.

For Ruby, I can attach it to the underside of your hat.

-Not right now! I'll do it later.

-Ok well here it is. Don't lose it. Here is a Garchompite for your Garchomp.

For Saphire here is a mega bandana that can be swapped for any of your bandanas. Also here is a Beedrillite for your Beedrill.

For Emerald, I made a mega bracelet last minute. Also here is a Salamanceite for your Salamance.

For White, I made a mega necklace. Also here is a Lucarioite for your Lucario.

Black already has his since he helped make it. He has a special cuff link for his key stone and a Manetricite for his Manetric.

And I have it fastened onto my fedora and a Pidgeotite for my Pidgeot.

So that's everyone. What do you think?

-If this works then it will be the coolest thing sice fire, water, and leaf stones were discovered, said a thrilled Red.

-I think my billiard cue looks even more legendary! I said very happily.

-These earring are brilliant. You should definatly start a jewelry store, chimed in Blue.

-I can' wait to test them tomorrow, said an unusually happy Green.

-I would use them as a last resort. I mean you should hide your full potential in case you need to catch someone off guard, said a serious Grey.

-Well even with all these new toys I think we still need a fantastic plan to win this next event, Crystal commented.

-I concur, Green agreed, we definatly have the most power per person but that's as far as our advantages go.

-Black and Grey, do you have Bluetooth head sets already set up? We can give one to each set of partners so all of us can keep an open line of communication. Red asked.

-Hmmm we have those old Wilkie talkies we set up for those two juniors comedy show. Black thought out loud.

-We can use them to make head sets but no more than about 10. Grey added.

-Well then one for each group of us. Each of us will be in charge of a group of people any way so that works. Ruby said.

Well how many do I need to make then? Asked Black.

-Well, each of us has our own talents but not all of us are battlers specifically so we need to group together mixed talents. Crys speculated. Like Red and Green have been working together for years and are the most powerful team but a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. If those two were paired together then that would leave a different team sorely underpowered.

-So the trick is deciding who can work together with different talents and still function as a team. Blue summed up. Luckily I am a very observant person so I'll pair people up and you all can give me feedback if your team will work or not.

So first me and White.

Gold and Silver.

Crys and Red.

Green and Yellow.

Ruby and Emerald.

Black Saph and Grey.

Does that work with everyone?

Silver raised his hand.

-Formal protest.

-On what grounds?

-Gold's a perverted asshole.

-Denied.

-Informal protest.

-Denied

-Hey I'm right here you know. You don't have to be so harsh. I said trying to sound offended but I couldn't contain my smile.

-Whatever, just don't screw THIS contest up.

-Anyone else have any complaints?

-Do I have to battle? Whined Ruby.

-Yes.

-Formal protest.

-Shut Up! Blue glared at everyone, daring them, to speak up. Wisely no one did.

Crys began. -Good. On to the hard part. Placement. Me and Red were put together for a reason. Not to toot my own horn, but I am by far the best researcher and smartest just in general. I also know everything about war formations and battle strategies. However I am also the worst battler. So we're on recon collecting information on the other team and transmitting it via headset. Red will be there to make sure I don't get over powered and eliminated. Both of us will be stationed at the clock tower. It's in a central location and the tallest building around. The rest of you will be on the ground. Pick a location the whole group knows well because there will be Hell to pay and total chaos. Geography needs to an advantage not a liability. If worst comes to worst and there is less than 5 of the whole seniors left run hide and get the Hell away and do not confront anyone. Play conservitvally and smart

-Well there is only one order of buisness left. Said Blue.

-Crys frowned. And what would that be. We covered everything.

-Not everything. I said, we still have to agree on the senior color.

That's easy. Said Red. Gold's idea. The color should be gold.

-I'll get the word out, said Green.

I have to admit that felt pretty good.

-Good meeting see you all in 2 hours when the contest starts, I said. And remember. Give them Hell. We'll meet in front of the clock tower 30 minutes before it starts.

Ruby'so POV

1 hour later

Location Ruby's dorm

-Come on Emerald. If we don't leave now we will have to run and I'll mess up my hair and that is NOT AN OPTION! I said earnestly. I don't understand why nobody understands the need to keep good grooming intact.

-Come on Ruby we still have an hour. Can we wait a little bit?

-Absalutly not. Time is money and we need to be on the ball or we can kiss this contest good-bye

-Fine. But I'm telling Saph after this is over.

-Whatever. Let's go.

ClockTower 1 hour later.

-Ruby, I get that you need to keep well groomed but seriously. A snail can go faster.

I gave him a puzzled look

-What's a snail?

-Forget the snail. You're taking forever!

Yes. But it really is worth the sacrifice. Not a single hair out of place.

-You're wearing a hat!

-But it has fake hair on it that needs to be styled.

-I swear you are the picture perfect frat boy.

-Damn it we ended up being late. Everyone else is already there.

-So a prissy boy doesn't own a watch? Saph teased.

I just glared at her and turned my wrist where my new smart watch lay.

-Maybe you should learn how to use it.

-Maybe you need to shut up.

-Make me Prissy boy!

-Anyway, Emerald and Ruby, ya'll will be stationed at the park. You're Red and Crys' closest backup so keep an ear out for them. Whatever you do, do not let their position fall. Gold instructed uncharacteristicly serious.

-The reat of us have our orders. Good luck everyone.

Everyone ran there separate ways.

Gold's POV

Soon I was just left with Silver. We had already decided to stay by the town. Both of us knew it ridiculously well. I would gamble and buy things and Silver would steal stuff then have to make a clean getaway. As soon as we got to the square a very loud voice boomed over the speakers.

Click -It's time to realease your Pokemon! last team standing wins! May the odds be ever in your favor! Click.

I sent out my Tyrantrum. It was very intimidating and generally awesome. Silver sent out his Umbreon which was actually scary as Hell. That thing looked seriously powerful. Almost immediatly two girls wearing pink ribbons to symbolize that they were freshmen stepped up with a Togepi and an Iggilybuff. They both were giggling super hard.

-Slash I commanded.

-Power Whip. Silver said in A monotone voice.

Both pokemon fell to the floor, but the girls didn't seem to disappointed. They both took off their ribbons and ran off.

-If it stays like this the rest of the time I'm eliminating myself. Silver said.

-It won't. Those girls happen to be in the fashion talent not battle. Besides there are some REALLY good competitive people here.

Then I got an idea.

Click-Hey Crys. How does it look up there?

-Hmmm pretty boring. Red took out a few freshmen that weren't serious.

BOOM

-Scratch that. We just found the attack. It looks like the softmores are storming the park and the town. Ay! We are under siege. Red and some other seniors are holding. I'll keep you posted. Click.

-Well Silver, be careful what you wish for. We are about to be invaded.

White POV

Blue and I were running towards the gym area. We knew it very well and it was pretty easy to defend. The entire time I was waiting for HER. Blue had her Zorarck out and I chose my Metagross. There was no way we were going out early.

BOOM

-What the Hell was that?

-According to Crys, the softmores. It shouldn't effect us though.

We reached the building where the battle tournament was fought and opened the door. The first thing I noticed was it was very dark. The second thing was all the glow in the dark pink. I looked at my own gold bandanna and saw it was glowing to.

-Freshmen with black lights. Crap. Blue called.

-GET THEM! A boy in front yelled. Them all of them charged us.

-Manuever 5! Blue called out.

We both jumped opposite ways. All of a sudden a giant monster appeared between us. It was as tall as the building, all black, and had nasty looking claws and teeth. My first thought was Godzilla's goth brother.

-Rock slide. I ordered my Metagross.

As the monster hit the roof rocks began to fall from the ceiling on top of the freshmen's Pokemon. Mass panic started and some people sent attacks that seemed to go right through it and not damage it at all. People began searching for a door frantically but they seemed to have disappeared. Meanwhile I was setting up stealth rock everywhere and also used the move sandstorm. The more panic and running there was, the more damage was dealt. Then it seemed like the monster used dark pulse.

-Protect. My Metagross covered both of us in a green force field that the dark pulse failed to breach. It did however cause more hysteria.

Suddenly the monster disappeared and the doors reappeared Perfect. Time to end this.

-Earthquake!

The entire room violently shook. More building parts rained on top of people, but the Pokemon shielded most of it. However, after running through stealth rocks and sandstorms most Pokemon were either fainted or if it was ground type pretty close. All the steal and Rock types were finished by the earthquake. People started fleeing through the doors. Blue and I finished most of the grounds that ran by, but I think a couple got away. After everyone had left Blue came over to talk to me. I noticed she had switched to her Braviary for the Earthquake.

-Well we just wiped out 1/3 of the competition.

-But my Metagross is almost done for. It got hit more times than I care to admit.

-That illusion almost took out all of Zorack's energy. I won't be using him the rest of the time either.

Click-Blue White. What's your status. Crys said through the Bluetooth.

-We just... Blue slapped my mouth shut.

-We are fine. Nothing has happened here.

-Hmmmm. If you say so. We need back up here. Now. Please hurry. click.

-What was that about? I wondered

-They need backup. Blue said innocently.

-That's not what I meant. Why didn't you tell them we eliminated the freshmen?

-Because they don't know our true power and I want to keep it that way. If they did then it would ruin my plan.

-And what is your plan?

-Right now it's to give Crys and Red back up. Let's go!

Blue ran out the door without looking back leaving me no choice but to follow.

Silver's POV

The Town became a place of Gorrilla Warfare. People ducking in, hiding in, and blowing up buildings. I have already had to change Pokemon a couple times and a, currently using my Toxicroak. They already wore down Umbreon, Breloom and Exadrill. Gold is using his Buffalant who looks tired. He already expended almost all the energy of his Tyrantrum, Huntail, and Skarmory. There seemed to be no end to the blurs of Blue that symbolized Sophmores and the occasional Silver that symbolized Juniors.

-Click Silver. Are you and Gold still in? Crys asked.

-Are you seriously doubting us? Of course we are! Unfortunatly all of our crew is not.

-We need back up here. There is a huge scale invasion. It looks like Sophmores and Juniors combined and there target is any senior. And their leader is Platinum.

-Well crap. We'll be there. Hold tight.

-Gold. We need to get to the clock tower. Clear the way. I'll be right behind you.

He gave a nod and shouted.

-HEAD CHARGE.

The buffalo Pokemon recklessly lowered its head and charged with Gold on its back. It beelined for the clock tower. The bad news: there were buildings in the way. The good news: it didn't slow him down. Toxicroak and I ran after them. The temporary path they created was closing in on both sides. We took some attacks but we ended up making it. Gold didn't slow down til he made it to the clock tower. When I caught up I saw som nasty cuts and bruises already forming.

-I really am awesome, he sighed.

-Just change Pokemon before Buffalant faints and your eleminated.

He took out his Pokeball and returned his Pokemon as I did the same. Then he released a Tyflosion and I called out my Feraligator. We sprinted up the stairs to the roof where Crys was. The inside was absolutly crowded, however it wasn't until we got to the roof all Hell broke loose. Yellow and a giant Dragonite were taking on a group of Sophmores. Green and his Charizard were defending against 11 (I counted) Pokemon at once. Crys and Saph were taking on a group of Juniors. Black, Ruby and Emerald were stationed at the stairs and bottlenecking the opposition. Grey was running support for anyone who needed to switch. It was Red's performance the was the most impressive. He had his Venosaur out and was engaged in battle with Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum all at the same time as well as two others I vaguely reconized. One was a boy with brown hair and a fashionable blue shirt. The other a girl with blonde hair covered by a hat with red clothes. I got Gold's attention and gestured to Red. He nodded. All words were lost in the sound battle so talking was useless. Before I engaged I turned on my mic on to the common station so we could communicate with everyone and not just Crys. Then I got on Red's left side and took on the boy with the blue clothing.

He had a Chesnaught out. Well crap. I knew that if he was confident to go after Red, then he was no ordinary trainer, and I wasn't disappointed.

-Ice beam.

-spikey shield follow with hammer arm.

-Ice punch!

A big explosion ignited. Both Pokemon looked fine though.

-Ice beam.

-Take it the use reversal!

Both attacks hit and both Pokemon were still standing.

-Ice fang.

-Doge and bullet seed.

-Icy wind to freeze them.

-Gigadrain.

-Protect them use drain punch.

Both Pokemon were taking and giving hits but were bulky enough to take the hit. It was clear that there wasn't going to be a clear winner anytime soon. It was time to change the tables a little before Feraligator fainted. He was looking a little worn down anyway.

-Come back! Go Houndoom!

-Chesnaught, that's enough come back. Go Malmar!

-Crunch!

-Super Power.

-Dodge and use flamethrower.

-Hypnosis.

Both attacks made contact leaving both Pokemon impaired.

-Gold get over here. I need back up.

-A little busy myself.

-With what?

-That chick I challenged is really freaking tough.

-So is this guy. Lure her over and make it a double battle. And hurry. Houndoom is asleep

-On my way. I'll help Red out too. Agron HEAD CHARGE!

In my perpetual vision I saw a silver mass plow into Red's battle and keep going until he arrived next to me just as Malmar was coming in for a slash.

-Iron defence! The slash deflect off the impenetrable steel skin with sparks flying.

Houndoom finally woke up and stood at alert. The girl also caught up with her Luxray.

-Run the give and go! Gold yelled.

-What the Hell does that mean!

-It means attack and then get behind Aggron ASAP and He'll take the hit.

And we did. Houndoom was able to weave between most attacks deliver then hide behind Agron who took the hits like a champ. I could tell we were tiring though.

-It's time to test out Gray's gift. I told Gold.

-Hell I thought you'd never say it.

He touched his Billard cue and strummed it like a guitar while I activated my own MGA and the effect was immediate. A power enveloped our Pokemon and sent a shock wave through the battle. Then, suddenly, the light faded and our Pokemon looked badass.

-Time to end this. Sunny day.

-Endure! Gold commanded. As he noticed that a Dark Pulse and a Flamethrower were heading his was.

The attacks sent at Aggron made contact at the torso and head then suddenly turned blue. Aggron still stood.

-Use Metal Burst!

A huge shock wave enveloped the Malmar and Luxray followed by a blinding light. After it all settled they were still standing albeit they looked really worn. My turn.

-Overheat!

Before they had time to regroup the blazing heat powered by the sun, solar power, STAB, and an outrageous SPA washed over them. After the flames died it showed both Pokemon KOed.

Red POV

-Protect! Leech seed. Razor leaf. Toxic. Protect.

My three opponents were very good. They were no ordinary trainers for sure. In fact I reconized them. Platnium and her two friends/lackies Diamond and Pearl. The three of them made the perfect opponent. Diamond sucked up any damage while Pearl attacked and Platinum supported as nesassary and found the best strategy. When the other two, X and Y were also in the fray I wouldn't have lasted much longer luckily I have friends in key places. Right now Saur was able to keep the three Sinnoh starters at bay by recovering just as much as he was taking. But I could tell he was wearing down. On the plus side so were they.

-Screw this! Flare Blitz! Pearl ordered.

The ape pokemon rushed at Saur. It connected, but the recoil was to much for it and it was on the last sliver of health, so Pearl was forced to switch. Saur looked really burnt, but could keep going. Green's Charizard is 10 times stronger and Saur is able to deal with its fire fine.

-Drill Peck! Platinum called.

-Brace yourself for the return attack. Diamond called.

-Sludge Bomb! I gambled.

Sure enough the Torrterra lept bravely and blindly in front of the royal Pokemon and took the super effective hit. Diamond was forced to switch out. The Drill Peck connect as well. However all the fights with Charizard has taught Saur how to deal with such things. It still took a good amount of damage.

-Aqua Jet!

-Earthquake!

Empoleon, is a blue blur rushed at my Venosaur and the attack connected. Saur slammed into the ground causing it to rumble violently. It threw the Empoleon into the air like a rag doll. It was able to stand back up but both Pokemon were swaying about to collapse. We both called our Pokemon back.

-Go Absol!

-Alakazam finish this! Platinum shouted

-Steelex let's do this! Diamond called.

-Lopunny show me your strength! Pearl called.

This was it. All of our final Pokemon. All our others would be quickly KOed due to fatigue if we switch out. Luckily I kept my trump card as a last resort. My key stone fastened on my new Poké belt lay there inconspicuously.

-Sucker punch the Lopunny!

-High jump Kick. Wait crap! Peal cried. It was too late. My Absol has already anticipated the attack and sent the Lopunny crashing down as it missed with the High Jump Kick and lost major health points. After only two attacks it looked tired. What unsettled me is how Pearl didn't look disheartened.

-Protect! I called quickly as I saw the other two Pokemon about to use their own attacks. It turns out the Alakazam used focus blast and Steelex used Iron Defence instead. That worried me. I've seen the Alakazam before and it packs a punch. Also that Steelex is going to be a bitch to bring down.

Blue's POV

White and I were watching Red's battle with great interest. Sure we should probably help him, but I needed some info on his battling skills first. From what I understand his three opponents are no push overs and are an outstanding team, yet Red was holding his own against all three. He even took on X and Y as well

-Faint Attack the Alakazam then use Swords dance!

-Mind Reader! Platinum instructed.

-You know what to do Lex!. Dia called.

-Rest up! Pearl commanded.

Red's faint Attack connected on the Steelex instead of its inteded target. the Alakazam's eyes flashed white and locked on Absol. Pearl'so Lopunny fell asleep and recovered from its injuries. Afterwards Absol was sharpening its claws so fast it looked like it was doing a little dance.

-Focus Blast! Platinum ordered.

-Wait! Pearl called, but it was no use. The blast had already been sent.

I braced myself for the damage it was going to cause. I looked at Red who was smirking very Green like. What?

The attack threw up a bunch of dust. Behind the blast mark Absol stood unharmed.

-He used future sight. Pearl finished.

-Crunch. Red called.

As per usual the Steelex protected the Alakazam, however it took quite a bit more damage due to the sword dance. After the crunch connected, Absol was ambushed by a fully awake Lopunny's focus blast. It flew across the stadium and landed at Red's feet. It got up pretty quickly though it was obvious it took quite a bit damage.

-Counter! Red shouted.

-Bounce. Pearl returned in kind.

However, the counter wasn't meant for the Lopunny, but for the Steelex. It dealed big damage, yet the Steelex still stood, barely. I noticed the Alakazam was generating a fous blast of its own. Apparently Red did, too.

-Sucker Punch! Red cried, excitement clear in his voice. I guess he really gets into battles.

Without the Steelex to intercept his attack the Alakazm was sent flying as well. After that the Lopunny assaulted Absol with another focus blast much to Dia's and Platinum's dismay.

-Detect followed with Super Power! Red said with a clear adrenaline rush.

The Absol did a series of dodges that looked very similar to the matrix manuvers. That left the Lopunny is arms reached. Red's Absol glowed orange and body checked him into the wall right next to its two partners. I was about to reveal myself and congraduate Red when something unexpected caught my eye. None of Red's three opponents looked defeated. Then it happened. All three put their opposite hand onto their matching rings. I had examined their rings before because they are very ostentatious. Pearl'so is a creamy pink, Dia's is made of an ice blue stone, and Platinum's is a hard looking grey band. now it appears that each of them have had another stone set into them. A key stone to be precise as a blinding light envolped all three of their worn down Pokemon. They emerged full of energy and though they were recognizable, they looked very different and ready for battle.

-Focus Blast! Both Pearl and Platinum cried in union.

-Iron defence, Dia called out.

-Dodge! Red called in desperation.

He managed to avoid Lopunny's, but the Alakazam's made a direct hit. When the dust cleared the Absol was barely conscious. Upon seeing his Absol's condition, Red made a decision. He activated his keystone attached to his belt and it reacted to Absol's matching stone. Once again a blinding light filled the stadium and a similar transformation occurred in Absol.

Before the light cleared, Red called something that I couldn't make out. However, Pearl could.

-That stance! He just set up a calm mind!

Diamond's usual cheery features turned into one of caution. Silence filled as everyone expected the other to start it. Unsurprisingly it was Pearl who issued the first command.

-Attract!

A little heart flew from Lopunny to Absol. Red was so taken aback by Pearl's unusual attack choice that he didn't tell Absol to dodge. However right before the heart hit Absol it disappeared and a new one was created in front of Absol that rocketed at the Lopunny. After contact was made, hearts appeared in Lopunny's eyes. Red seemed surprised but quickly accepted the fact and returned his focus to the battle.

-Flamethrower! Red ordered.

A torrent of flame engulfed the Steelex leaving it with a nasty char that sapped energy even after the attack ended.

The battle was absolute mayhem. The Steelex was emitting a low whine due to its burn even though it was not even close to being fainted. Pearl's Lopunny was standing still and staring at the Absol. Lastly, Platinum's Alakazam had used mind reader again and it's eyes were glowing white as a result.

-Sucker Punch! Red commanded.

-Focus Blast, Platinum gambled.

As the Alakazam was chaging the blast, the Absol moved at lightning speed and slashed him in the mid section. It did, however, get off its attack and the blast hit Absol point blank. It was clear that Alakazam got the worst of the deal due to the calm mind, but both Pokemon were sent flying after the powerful hits. Absol pulled itself to its feet and now stood next to Red who was telling it something quietly. The Alakazam lay there still moving, but was having trouble pulling itself to its feet. Platinum was behind it yelling encouragement.

-Finish the Lopunny with Superpower! Red cried.

Absol started to charge. It's body started to envelope in an orange light. Lopunny was caught like a Deerling in headlights. It was still love struck with the Absol and just stared at it. Quite predictably, Dia ordered Steelex to absorb the physical blow. However, at the last minute Absol used the energy charged up with Superpower and diverted it into a Fireblast which landed a direct hit on the steel snake. After the flames died down it showed the giant Pokemon was fainted.

Dia was eleminated.

He returned Steelex and thanked him and watched the remainder of the battle.

After seeing its friend KOed by its "love" Lopunny snapped out of its infatuation just in time to be hit by a dark pulse from Absol. Both of Red's opponents were severely hurt and almost KOed. Pearl, however, was smiling.

-Healing Wish Pearl commanded.

A pink light came out of Lopunny as it collapsed. The light flew to the Alakazam and the moment it touched the Psyech Pokemon it was completely healed and back on its feet.

Pearl was eleminated.

However Platinum's Alakazam was primed for battle and Absol took a focus blast earlier. The two trainers stared each other down each trying to perceive any weakness they could have missed earlier.

-Calm mind, Platinum called.

-Swords Dance, Red countered.

Each Pokemon did their own status boosting moves. Then each trainer got a look in their eyes. It was unsettling similar to the look Pearl has when he is about to do something reckless. I could practacly feel the battle was about to come to a close.

-X-Scissors!

-Signal Beam!

Absol had already approached Alakazam when the beam was fully charged. As a result, the two attacks scored a direct hit simotaniously. A huge explosion resulted. All anyone could see was smoke. I could feel the tension in the air as each trainer verbally cheered their Pokemon on. When the smoke finally settled both Pokemon were laying on the ground. They were both struggling with all their might to stand and claim victory for their trainer. Eventually Absol stood all the way up and Alakazam crumbled under its own weight. Red successfully defeated his three opponents. Platinum was eleminated.

-Wow! What a battle Red! I exclaimed as I rose from my hiding place.

-Oh hi Blue tha- wait! You were there the who,e time! I could've used a little help!

-Nah not from me; I wouldv'e gotten in your way. I lied keeping my face straight.

-Well it was still intense and I didn't know if I was able to pull it off. Those juniors were really tough and even though I won, all my Pokemon are exhausted so I probably won't be in the contest much longer.

-Well in the meantime let's help out Green. He already eliminated 5 of his 11 opponents so we can take 2. Think you can manage that?

Red gave me a huge grin.

-It would be my genuine pleasure.

After we eleminated all the rest of the people on the roof, our group was able to take a well deserved rest as the entrance was blockaded by a LOT of protects from our veriouse Pokemon. It wouldn't last forever though.

-Condiotion check Crys called.

-Well almost all of the other seniors have been eliminated. Other than that just great! Green said sarcastically.

-I meant indivisual conditions. Crys clerified icily.

Red: Only Pokemon that can still battle- Venosaur. (It's int the BEST condition. Good is only a relative term here)

Green: Last Pokemon- Nidoking

Blue: all my Pokemon are healthy besides Zorack.

Yellow: I still have my Dragonite, Cresselia, and Gallade.

Silver: Houndoom.

Gold: My awesome Aggron that is bearly standing.

Crys: My Poregon-Z is at full HP.

Ruby: Bisharp and Heatran are A-OK.

Saph: I got ma Shiftree and Noivern.

Emerald: Rotom and Walrein are good to go.

Black: Gliscore is my only one in decent condition.

White: I have all of mine at full HP besides Metagross.

Grey: Crobat and Pyroar are holding up.

-13 people, Red said quietly. 13 seniors remain for sure. We have the whole freshmen class minus a few, and the Sophmores and Juniors are still trying to break down our protects. The odds are against us, but that isn't anything new. We are the elite of this school, and we will prevail!

-Um Red? White raised her hand. About the freshmen. I think the freshmen have been eliminated. Blue and I were dodging fights and we saw them taking off their pink bandanas.

I mentally smiled at my partner. She pulled that off very convincingly.

-Regardless it looks like the Sophmores and Juniors have been very well organized and even though we cut off the serpents head, we have an entire new beast, Crys speculated. A huge group of opponents without a leader.

-Huge group check, I don't know about leaderless, a voice said from the stairwell. A boy with Green hair no taller than Gold stood with a Pokeball out.

Ruby and Emerald both audibly sucked in their breath.

-Wally, Ruby breathed.

The boy, Wally, smiled.

-You didnt think I would sit this out did you? Combining our two classes was actually my idea, but I needed Platinum's cooperation and she is a little bit of a control freak, so I tested her pride and made her challenge Red. I see she almost succeeded, too. She's a very talented girl.

-That she is; as a result, I don't think I could take you right now, Red said grimly.

The others were also in no condition to fight a trainer the caliber of Wally. The only ones that might stand a chance are...

-No problem! I spoke up. White and I can take him. Ya'll just focus on the whole mass of havoc over there.

Wally looked at me with a raised eyebrow. Wow this kid is pretty cocky. Well the higher they are the harder they fall. Red looked like he wanted to protest, but he couldn't come up with a better solution.

-Fine, he said at last. But be careful. We need every senior we can get.

White and I stared Wally down. He looked back unblinking. I released my Scizor and White her Aeigislash. Wally sent out his Altaria. It's battle time.

Ruby's POV

-Bisharp Night Slash!

The knight Pokemon cut across a Lunatine inst-fainting it. Another one bites the dust. Staph was to the left of me with her Shiftree and Emerald was to my right with his Rotom. His Walrein has already been worn down so he's essentially on his last Pokemon. The three of us were a blur of movement as we constantly re-aligned ourselves for better type match ups.

I cringed as my beautiful Bisharp took a shadow ball from the Lunatone's partner, a Solrock belonging to a girl with brown pigtails. One Night Slash later, the Solrock was down as well. Bisharp was looking worce for ware so I decided to switch him out before he was KOed. I released my Heatran right after. I noticed Saph returned her Shiftree for her Noivern.

-Call your Pokemon to retreat and get in close. This is about to get hot, I spoke into the mic.

Both nodded and we were standing back to back to back with our Pokemon right next to us.

-Emerald, tell Rotom to use Rain Dance then Whirlpool right in front of us. Saph, use Hurricane to surround us after I use Magmastorm. After those, Emerald use Thunder to pick off opponents

They nodded and complied. The Hurricane was super accurate due to the Rain Dance the Whirpool kept the heat at bay and the Magmastorm, though weakened from the Rain Dance, kept any adversaries at bay. Every now and then Thunder (seriously why isn't it called lightning?) flashed hopefully hitting an opponent. Because of the elemental wall, there was no way to see what was going on around us. My hopes rose as I realized as long as we stayed here they were going to have a heck of a time eliminating us. That all changed a moment later.

-Anyone, Red and Green are down. I'm cornered over by the library. All I have left is a Cresselia. I can stall out if need be, Yellow chattered into the mic clearly unsettled.

-This is Ruby,I called back trying to keep my voice calm. I'm coming over. Don't move and stall as long as you can.

I gave a look to Emerald and Saph. They could hear me as it was on the public frequency. Their mouthes were in tight lines but they nodded anyway. Red and Green's elemination is not a good sign. It was a milestone for our defeat. They were without a doubt the people everyone looked to to win this tournament. Without further delay, I hopped on my Heatran's back and he covered both of us in Protect then charged out of the mini storm that we created. Thankfully no one gave chase as Heatran ran away. I looked back to see the Magmastorm fizzing out leaving my friends barely visible through the wind and water. I silently promised myself that they would be alright until they left my field of vision.

During the entire ride, (all 5 min.) I thought about how I came into this situation and having to battle even though I would rather do anything else. I've been attending this school ever since an incident with a ferocious Salamance separated me from my family. Damn my family. I wonder where they think I am now. I haven't seen them in over a decade and if I was honest with myself, I'm not exactly sure what they look like. I have memories that I'm not for sure are real or things I dreamed up. Of course I'm not honest with myself and stubbornly insist that they're memories, after all what else do I have to hold onto to?

My daydream shattered as I heard an Icebeam bounce off a Light Screen. Believe it or not, it makes a very distinct sound. I snapped to attention and saw Yellow defending against three trainers. All of them wore the silver bandanna symbolizing that they were juniors. Two were girls. One had soft brown hair and piercing blue eyes, in front of her stood a Roserade. The other had shocking blonde hair so light it was almost white and deep brown eyes; her partner was a derpy looking Quagsire. The boy had a purple hat and was wearing a green hoodie. Ew that didn't match and was in no way stylish. Part of his black hair was showing through his hat and his eyes were bright green. He had out his Glalie, whom I assume used the Icebeam. I signaled for Heatan to get between Yellow and her assailants and the battle began.

Blue's POV

Now I must give credit where credit is due. Wally is a fantastic battler. He was able to stall both me and White and even knock out two of each of our Pokemon. His Gallade is a truly magnificent sight to see, and I should know as I witness it take out both my Scizor and White's Aegislash. All his Pokemon were very strong and skilled. However, White and I had dedicated the last couple of months to honing our skills in battle together as a team. We may not have the pure power of Red or Green, but we can carry out countless strategies perfect every time. Poor Wally's Alteria fell very quickly to a Shadow Sneak and Bullet Punch combo. (not fainted, but close) His Magnezone didn't fair much better. It was brought down by Aeigislash's Sacred Sword. His Roserade managed to get off two Leech Seeds, one for each of us before it was taken out by my Scizor's X-scizzor. Next he sent out his Gallade and that thing was freaking fast and strong. First he stalled out with Protects and Detects while the Leech Seed sapped our strength. Then it was able to take down my Scizor in one Fire Punch. While the hit was connecting, Aegislash got a Shadow Sneak in before Gallade turned around and finished it off as well. White sent out her Dragalge and I sent out my Braviary. Together, after a very drawn out fight, we managed to wear it down enough to make him return the Gallade before it was KOed. Both our Pokemon were pretty winded but could last a few more hits so we didn't switch. That mistake almost cost us deeply because Wally sent out his Delcattly and used assist which turned into Magnezone's Zap Cannon. The only reason our Pokemon didn't faint was because they were standing close together so it connected with both at the same time and only did half damage to both indivisuals and needless to say, we swapped out to our Blastoise and Serperior which pummeled the poor feline with a Leaf Tornado and a Hydropump together. It was an instant KO as well as Wally's ticket out oh the game.

After that, White and I decided to help Ruby and Yellow. Yellow forgot to turn off her mic. so everyone could here their battle. It seemed pretty intense and needed a little push to make sure they came out on top. So there we were running to the rescue when all of a sudden SHE stood in our way with four of her ladies in waiting. Topaz. The current bane of my existence. Everything about her irked me. The way she acted around Red and Green. How she would show up randomly when I was alone and verbally threaten me. How she was lots of teachers favourite. Even the way she dressed rubbed me the wrong way. Anyway, we could see Yellow and Ruby fighting ahead as they blocked our path, their golden scarf pronouncing them traitors to the senior class. We tried to ignore them and keep walking, but Topaz sent out her Gigalith to block us.

-White. Go help Yellow and Ruby. I can handle these girls by myself.

-Are you sure? Yellow and Ruby's fight is 2 on 3 and this would be 1 on 4. It makes more sense if I help you.

-Yellow and Ruby only have 1 Pokemon left each. Besides, I've been waiting for this for a while.

That seemed the only confirmation White needed as she raced to help our friends. I looked at the 4 other girls and gave them a smile that was way to sweet.

-Stand down now and I'll let you go. I called.

Their only response was a laugh as they sent out the rest of their Pokemon: a Machamp, Aggron, and a Lucario. I pressed my lips into a line as I sent out my Gengar.

-Shadow Sneak the Lucario away from the group and use Focus Blast, I said thinking of a strategy quickly.

The Shadow Sneak successfully took the Lucario away but the Focus Blast was interrupted by a Metal Claw that barly grazed my Gengar. The result was the blast hitting the floor making an explosion that sent the dog-like Pokemon flying though it didn't take a lot of damage.

-Shadow Sneak to the Machamp and use Willo-Wisp, I called instead.

This was a huge risk, as I didn't know which ability Machamp had. As the three glowing spheres made contact, three scorch marks were left, but the Machamp looked enraged instead of hurt. Crap, he has the ability Guts.

-CCCCHHHHAAAAMMMMMPPPP. He challenged completely enraged.

The Machamp tried to Karate my Gengar out of pure... well guts. Of course Gengar is a ghost type so it passed through harmlessly. It did, however, give me an idea.

-Gengar, run away and from the Machamp and use Focus Blast on the Aggron, I commanded while secretly crossing my fingers.

Upon hearing that we were running away, the Machamp grew even more furious and charged at my Gengar trying to use another Karate Chop. 4 things happened 1: my Focus Blast flew wide. 2: Aggron used Metal Burst. 3:Machamp's unsanctioned Karate Chop went through my Gengar and hit Aggron instead. 4: The Metal Burst hit the Machamp, all but KOing it.

Unfortunatly Topaz wasn't about to be left out and got a surprise smack down in. Gengar didn't take a lot of damage, but when it tired to float up its efforts proved to be in vain. Gengar was now vulnerable to super effective gound moves.

-Sucker Punch followed by Feint Attack on Gigalith, I ordered.

-Counter, with Bulldoze! Topaz screeched.

There is no way she is that stupid!

Gengar, so fast our eyes couldn't keep up, appeared behind Gigalith and beat the snot out of it with paws covered in dark energy. However, Gigalith's defence stood strong. After the attack, Gigalith turned around and started to use Bulldoze. Gengar simply disappeared and almost instantly re-appeared at Gigalith's side and smashed its side as it finished its Feint Attack. However, the Gigalith hopped up as if nothing happened.

Suddenly, Machoke's hand slammed into Gengar with a Karate Chop. However this time, it didn't simply past through bit simply connected with a loud, thud. I suddenly realized it had used Foresight and I was now susceptible to Fight and Normal moves, from the Machamp at least.

I scanned the battle field and saw that though Machamp was hurt pretty badly, his Guts prevented him from feeling fatigue. Aggron was standing at the ready for its trainer. Lucario finally caught back up to the battle and Gigalith was a little tired but by no means defeated.

Then it happened, the worst part of any battle that I've part taken in.

-Earthquake! All four of my opponents shouted.

An 8.6 on the rector scale uprooted trees and destroyed the surrounding grass area. All 5 Pokemon took major damage. Lucario was thrown off the ground and sent crashing into a building. Gigalith disappeared from sight and ended up almost completely buried and only half conscious. Aggron lost its balance and landed on its back and as a result was shaken even more violently. Machamp was thrown in the opposite direction of Lucario and was barely able to stand back up. However, Gengar was the one that recieved the worst end of the deal. Instinctively it tried to float up, however, the smack down's effects were still lingearing and it fell to the floor to be violently shaken, tossed liked a rag doll all over field. I made a quick decision and activated my earring. Gengar transformed into a purple demon-like ghost. It was about the most awesome thing I've ever witnessed. The newly mega evolved Pokemon stood up and gave a defiant cackle to its opponents. Needless to say they were more than a little shaken up by the sudden change in battle. All four tried to recall there Pokemon, however, a purple light emitted from back of the Pokemon that deflected the red beams.

-Finish this with Faint Attack!

My Gengar let out an evil cackle and suddenly disappeared only to smash into Machamp followed by Aggron and Lucario. All three were knocked out instantly. However, the Gigalith was stilll mostly protected from the ground so it didn't take any damage.

-Dig Gigalith!

-Shadow Sneak!

With all of its remaining strength, Gigalith burrowed into the ground. Gengar transformed into black energy and followed it underground. For a long moment nothing happened. Both trainer's were uncounciously holding there breath, staring intently at the hole left by Dig. Suddenly Gigalith burst through the ground, unconscious. Gengar appeared after it with a gleeful look in its eye.

Topaz was eliminate.

White's POV

By the time I arrived at Ruby's and Yellow's fight, I was almost to late. Both my friends were putting everything they had into the battle, but they were simply too tired. Cresselia was barly able to deflect the oncoming attattacked Heatran was clearly on the defensive. Let's see if I could do anything about that.

-Lucario aura sphere on the Glailie! The blue ball connected, as it always does, with a loud explosion. Glalie didn't get back up.

-Follow with a Blaze kick on the Roserade! The flaming paw connected causing an inst KO.

By that time the last trainer came to her senses and desperat ordered her Quagsire to finish Heatran with a Hydro Pump.

I saw something then. Something I'll never forget. Ruby always seemed in complete control. As Quagsire charged its attack Runy ordered a substitute which failed due to lack of HP. Yellow tried to use Protect for the 4th time in a row but it also failed. That's when I saw Ruby's facade slip away. Utter terror was evident in his eyes. Total hopelessness filled his facial features and I instantly knew why he doesn't battle any more.

-Extremespeed into the Hydropump! I ordered.

As the water bounded towards Heatran it was intercepted by my dog-like Pokemon. Quagsire scored a critical hit which threw Lucario across the field doing catastrophic damage. As Lucario struggled to regain its feet, I knew instinctively that it was time. I activated my new necklace. Suddenly my Lucario was on its feet and had transformed completely. I mean come on it had dreadlocks. If that's not badass I don't know what is!

My opponent was completely taken aback but to her credit she recovered very quickly.

-Hydropump again!

-Use Me First! The water that Quagsire was building up suddenly flew to Lucario who let it loose at the Derp Pokemon completeing my victory.

All three of my opponents shook my hand and removed their bandannas then left leaving only me and my two friends.

-Wow White that was super impressive! Yellow cried happily.

-I owe you a lot for that. Thanks. Ruby said very uncomfortably.

-Don't mention it. I said casually.

Our little celebration was broken up by another distress call. This one came from Crys.

-Help anyone. Silver is down and I'm about to be overan. Sounds of battle could be heard very clearly on the other end.

-Where are you! I called into my mic.

-At the library.

Figures.

-Saph and Emerald are closest to you. But we'll come as fast as we can. Ruby promised.

With no other prelude we started running towards the library racing against time.

Yellow left to go find Blue leaving the two of us alone. Turns out Ruby and I made a good team. After we got Crys out of a jam and she left to team up with Gold we had to rescue Black after Grey was eliminated. Then the three of us were kept busy with wave after wave of softmores and juniors alike. By the end of the last battle (Ruby handily disposed of a Volcarona with a Flamethrower from his Heatran) we were a well oiled machine which was a good thing because according to the updates from Crys only her Gold, Emerald, Saph, Blue, and us remained. Poor Yellow never found Blue. The four of them omitting Blue) teamed up on the west side and we were currently on the east. we were wondering around the town when we were ambushed by 5 juniors all with a different eveelution. They caught us by surprise, so the Vaporeon was able to get a solid hit on Heatran with a Hydropump. Heatan went down but not before taking out the Vaporeon with a Stone Edge. Black and I were able to swiftly beat the remaining foes, however, the damage had already been done and Heatran stumbled before going down, unconscious. Ruby was eleminated.

After Ruby said his good-byes and wished us luck Black and I were on our own. With Blue MIA (she wasn't responding to any communication attempts) and the others across the campus, the odds weren't looking very good.

-So now what? Black wondered out loud.

-Why are you asking me? You're the more experienced one.

-Yeah but these last couple of weeks you always seem to have a plan.

-Well the truth is I do but you won't like it.

-Try me.

-Pretty much we're going to give a sign to all the enemies to come and get us. Hopefully Blue will also see it and be three vs however many. If she doesn't show up the I suggest you hide while I attract atattention hen hit them from behind.

-What! No! I attract attention instead.

-Trust me, I already thought this through. This is the best way.

-Fine, but if this goes south I hold no responsibility. You have to remember, we are 1/3 of the remaining seniors.

-Good. Now step back; it's going to get a little hot.

I released my Houndoom from its luxury ball.

-Flamethrower at the sky. I ordered my demon dog Pokemon.

It took a position that very much resembling the upward dog yoga position. Then it released a fiery inferno straight into the air. If Blue had any doubt where I was, she doesn't anymore. Then again, everyone else knows someone is here and will probably be swarming soon. I give a little nod to Black who was hiding between two buildings, his Gliscore at the ready. It felt like a zombie apocalypse was coming. Waiting for the enevitable to be overrun by the enemy who hasn't appeared yet, but could at any moment. After 5 min of waiting, no one had approached us yet. I was beggining to wonder what was up, when a huge horde of people and Pokemon alike appeared in the distance. Game on.

-Flamethrower! The target I picked out, a Fortress, was actually faster than it looked and used Rapid Spin to avoid the attack. Pretty soon I was surrounded by 10 people. Five were Sphomores, the other five were juniors. Deep breathes. The opposition had a Fortress, Reniculous, Rapidash, Camerupt, Arbok, Magmortar, Starmie, Kabutops, Vileplume, and Zebstrika.

-Crunch the Reniculous then use flamethrower on the Arbok! I commanded.

Maybe out of surprise that I would take on 10 opponents or even just dumb luck both attacks connected before anyone else moved. The psychic type took massive damage but wasn't out yet while the poison snake just looked pissed.

-Protect!

All my opponets various attacks were absorbed into the invisible barrier.

-Quick while the protect is still in place use Earthquake! Black called.

The ground started rumbling violently everywhere except the place that the protect was in place. All 10 opponets were flung in the air and took moderate damage. The Arbok especially became enraged and fired a toxic at my only ally. I was about to voice a concern but stopped when Black grinned. Instead of looking tired from the poison it looked, more invigorated?

-Facade! Black urged.

An enraged Gliscore thrashed out and decimated the Arbok completely KOing it. 1 down 9 to go. Now that they had time to compose and see their competition, our opponets unfroze and lunched volleys of attacks. Both of us ordered a protect that the attacks collided with. Another round of this and the Protects would fail and leave us vulnerable. Another volley was coming and I ordered Houndoom to use overheat and Black called for a Stone Edge. There were a series of explosions as the attacks collided leaving both parties relatively unharmed. As our opponents were ordering there next assault, a Hydropump slammed into the back of the opposition. Behind them was no other than Blue and her Blastoise. The three fire type Pokemon didn't get back up, however, the rest recovered rather quickly. 6/3 much better odds.

-Press our advantage and use Ice Punch in Vileplume! Blue encouraged.

-Flamethrower on that stupid Foretress! I called out.

-Facade the Zebstrika! Black ordered as he unfroze.

All three attacks made contact, but Ice Punch only grazed Vileplume and Fortress used Rapid spin just in time and the damage was decreased dramatically, still it looked a lot more weary. Zebstrika only got hit by the last flail of Facde, so it was standing just fine. our attacks kept half on the defensive, however, the other half launched their own attacks, and our Pokemon weren't as fortunate. Kabutops connected a Water Pulse on Blastoise, Reniculose connected a Psychic on Gliscore, and Houndoom got hit by Stamie's Water Pulse. This was going south very quickly.

-Retaliate with Dark Pulse on Starmie! I called out. Dark orbs connected with the Water Psychic Pokemon scoring a super-effective hit. It was still standing, but barely.

Blue was a lot more unlucky, Blastoise became confused and started using Skull Bash on the ground hurting itself instead of Kaputops. This seemed to please Blue for some odd reason. Black was able to dispatch the already heavily damaged Reniculose with a quick Crunch Attack. Vileplume aimed a Giga Drain at Gliscore which connected fully, sucking some life from the Bat Scorpeon Pokemon. Foretress used Spike Cannon on Houndoom, but only inflicted minimal damage as it only connected twice. Zebstrika tried to go in for the KO and launched a Thunder at Blastois, but Glicscore intercepted it and took no damage.

-On my mark use Protect! Until then cover me. Blue advised.

-Flamethrower on Vileplume!

-Fire fang Foretress!

Black and my commands came out at the same time, and by the end both adversaries layed on the ground KOed.

Gliscore absorbed the Thunderbolt from Zebstrika and the took the Stone Edge that were both headed for Blastoise. I ordered Houndoom to take the Rapid Spin from Foretress that was aimed at my severly wounded ally, Gliscore.

-Blue if you're doing anything, now is the time! I warned.

-Ok, wait for it... NOW!

-Protect! Black and I called simotaniously at the same time.

-Brine! Blue ordered.

Then I understood. Blastoise had been charging its cannons. Due to Torrent it was able to hold more water and because its HP was below half it shot the water out 2x as fast. The other Pokemon didn't stand a chance. The water flooded over them and they were completely KOed.

Before we got a chance to celebrate, Crys got on the comms.

-We have been overran. Gold and Emerald, and Saph have been eliminated. I still only have my Poregon-Z in fighting condition. About 10 juniors and 5sophmores are following me. Guys, I think this is all that remains. We beat them, we win the tournament.

-Copy that. We'll prepare a little trap. Think you can keep the chase going?

-Well I'm not the most athletic person, but I'm always up for a challenge.

-Head for the park. I'll meet up with you there and we can distract them together. Blue said into her com. Then she gave me a wink and sprinted in the direction of the park.

I switched out my injured Houndoom for my Serperior. Now I only had two healthy Pokemon: Serperior and Lucario and Lucario was to tired for another mega evolution stunt. So with three Pokemon between Black and me and 3 Pokemon between Blue and Crys (Blastoise, Ninetails, and Poregon-Z) thing looked bleak. It would certainly be a test of our power. However, we can't lose because to many of our friends were counting on us.

-Ok Blue, break it down. Do we want closed or open quarters?

-Well honestly the best thing to do would be to split the enemy into 4 groups and find a narrow hallway to beat them one at a time.

-No, we do this together or not at all. The only reason we got this far is because we worked as a team.

-Fine then let's finish this where we started. The top of the clock tower. Ok. Black and I will head there to set up some traps. Lead them around that area and wait for my signal.

-Roger that.

Cry's POV

I had already lead the small mob behind he to the center of the park when Blue finally caught up.

-Help is coming. We just have to stall a bit longer.

-I'm not sure if I can hold on that long.

-Well you'll have to even if you can't. Gold's depending on you.

Gold. This was suppose to be his time to shine. He came up with the entire idea and strategy. And if it weren't for me he would still be in. A memory surfaces of Gold heroically ordering his Tyflosion to jump in front of a Gyrados' Giga Impact that was meant for Poregon-Z.

-For Gold. I said. Then I immediatly regretted it as my checks went red as I realized I just gave Blue teasing equitment that would be good at least a few months.

-Good now that we got that settled, all we need is word from White. I'd say 10 min max.

15 min later

-Ok ready when you are. White buzzed in over the cons.

-Finally. We're headed up now. I called back.

When we made it to the top I could see why it took so long. The place was covered with Leech Seed, Spikes, and Stealth Rock.

-Watch your step! White called.

-No kidding. I said.

-Ok, Crys and I will defend the left and you two defend the right. Blue ordered.

We each took our poisons and waited for the oncoming trainers. We didn't have to wait long.

-Aim for the door as soon as it opens! I advised.

Suddenly the door swung open and people and Pokemon alike started pouring in.

-Tri-Attack.

-Razor leaf.

-Hydropump.

-Sludge Bomb!

The combined 4 attacks took out the first 2 Pokemon that came through the door. 2 down 13 to go. Fighting erupted almost immediatly. They split their group in two making it that much easier to take them down. Of course we were split, too. Blue and I were able to take out 1 more before they had waded through the traps and finally approached us. They all had to take severe damage, but the rest made it intact though some had to change Pokemon.

-Zap Cannon! I ordered confident it would hit at least 1 of my 6 assailants. And it did. A direct hit on an Altaria causing an instant KO. Then our luck ran out. After getting off one more Hydropump that did almost nothing to a Kingdra, Blue had to switch out. Now we only had 2. My half fainted Poregon-Z and her mega Gengar that was still transformed from her previous battle. It sounded like White had to switch to her mega less Lucario after she had beaten someone named Flora which she seemed particularly happy about. However, her Lucario was giving out and Gliscore wasn't far behind.

-Blue. The contengency plan. White said over coms.

-I concur. Use protect everybody!

After we obligobliged ordered a duel explosion, Blue with her Gengar and White with her barely conscious Metagross. It enveloped both groups with a blinding light. After the light cleared, only 4 Pokemon were still standing: ours, a Lapras, and a Wiggilytuff. Blue and White were eliminated. All four remaining Pokemon were almost completely worn out.

-Tailwind followed by Cross Poison on Wiggilytuff. Black commanded.

Faster than you could blink, Gliscore was standing over a KOed pink furball. However, the Lapras retaliated with a point blank Ice Beam that eliminated Black. It was just me and my opponet left. This next Attack would determine who would win: seniors or juniors. I would live in ultimate shame or undying glory. It was a risky move. Statistically, I was choosing who would win with a flip of a coin.

-End this with Zap-Cannon. I gambled.

Time seemed to slow down. My electric Attack seemed to be moving like molasses, inching its way towards my opponet. The sea Pokemon tried its best to dodge, but it wasn't equipped to move on land very well and a strong wind current made it even more difficult. The attack made contact and, as the Lapras collapsed, realization dawned on me. I won the contest.

A/N so for anyone still reading this story, I'm sorry about the long wait, hopefully over 12,000 words, makes up for it. I'd love to hear critisim and comments.

Until next time.

zBomb signing off

Peace!