Alex and Patch were walking through the busy streets of viridian. Heading for the market.
PJ - you sure you know where were going Alex
Patch was sitting on PJ's shoulder relaxing.
Alex - of course I'm sure
He lied. Zinc was walking just behind them, clueless of what was around him as he stared at a piece of paper he was holding.
Alex - it's just round this corner
They went around the corner. Instead of seeing the market they found a big crowd circling a large stage. A banner over it said
Alex - Pokemon battle tournament. This is great. Let's enter.
PJ - I'm not so sure Alex
Alex turned on peter surprised
Alex - what do you mean? this is the kind of stuff trainers do.
PJ - but were beginners. Their could be some really powerful trainers entering.
Alex - and your point is?
Alex walked away heading for the stage.
Alex - come on Zinc.
Zinc followed still holding the piece of paper.
Patch pulled on PJ's ear
PJ - what's wrong Patch?
Patch pointed to the tournament and posed in a fighting stance.
PJ - you want to compete?
Patch nodded
PJ - hey Alex wait up
PJ ran up to Alex. Now stood at the back of the crowd Alex watched a battle. A beedrill vs an Ekans. The beedrill flew down with a twin needle. Ekans dodged and attack with bind. Wrapping itself around beedrill and sending a poison sting attack at close range made it faint.
PJ - that was a good battle
PJ spoke with a hint of fear
Alex - pfft amateurs
Alex pushed threw the crowd till he get to the stages edge. Next to the stairs leading up to the stage was a small desk with a plump woman sat behind it.
Alex - excuse me?
The woman lifted her head from her papers
Woman - yeah?
Alex - can I enter?
Woman - lucky for you I'm still submitting entries. The two of you?
Alex turned to look at PJ stood behind
PJ - ermm I think I want to enter.
Alex smiled at him brightly then turned to the woman
Alex - both of us please.
Alex and PJ watched the first round matches. Two past until it was Alex's turn. The announcer called him up and a girl named Claire. Claire was short but looked deadly.
Claire - hi there
She said as Alex got up to the stage opposite her. Alex looked out to the crowd seeing all the faces and waved. The crowd were noisy with lots of talking and yelling.
Alex - hey Claire. Ready to lose.
Claire merely smiled and threw her pokeball. A Nidorina appeared staring at Alex.
Alex - ok Zinc are you ready… Zinc
Alex looked around. Zinc wasn't on the stage. Looking down at the crowd Alex saw Zinc waving at him happily.
Alex - will you get up here!
Alex yelled at him. Quickly Zinc popped up to the stage changing as he faced his enemy.
Claire - lets make this quick. Takedown!
Nidorina charged at Zinc looking furious
Alex - get out the way
Zinc dived to the side avoiding the attack. Nidorina skidded to a halt
Alex - ember Zinc
The bullets of fire shot at Nidorina hitting her in the side.
Claire - you'll pay for that. Takedown once more
Alex - keep up the ember Zinc
Nidorina turned at Zinc. The ember still being fired. As Nidorina charged in. the ember bounced off not affecting her. The takedown landed. Zinc flew into the air.
Claire - now double kick
As Zinc landed Nidorina struck him in the head with two powerful kicks.
Zinc - now's your chance. A close range dragon range
PJ watched from the audience amazed.
PJ - wow Alex let the takedown hit so Zinc could get close to strike. That's a risky move
Zinc's dragon range hit nidorina hard sending her rolling away.
Claire - get up nidorina
Nidorina struggled to her feet.
Alex - Metal claw
Zinc an in with his claw held high, it shimmered with light.
Claire - watch out
Nidorina wasn't quick enough. The metal claw was a critical hit making nidorina faint.
Announcer - nidorina is unable to battle. Zinc is the winner
Alex - good work Zinc
Alex gave Zinc a big hug, waved to the crowd and then rejoined PJ.
PJ - good work Alex. You too Zinc
Zinc - char, char
PJ laughed as Zinc tried to tense his biceps.
Another match gone and now it was PJ's turn.
Announcer - can PJ come up to the stage please.
PJ - here we go…
PJ stood still
Announcer - PJ?
Alex - go on!
Alex pushed his a little to get him going
PJ ran up the stage fumbling as he got there.
PJ - I'm here. I'm here. Hi
PJ waved across the stage to Ryan his opponent. Ryan didn't reply. He just stood with a smug face.
Ryan - this will be easy
Alex - show this jerk who's the best PJ
Alex cried from the audience.
PJ - ok… I'll try
Ryan - machop. Give these people a good show
Releasing his pokemon machop came out posing to the crowd. Patch jumped off PJ's shoulder. Machop laughed at her.
Patch - grrr
Ryan - squish that little runt with karate chop
Machop's hand came flying down at Patch
PJ - you know what to do Patch
Patch dodged the attack. Machops hand smashed on to the stage floor. Path smiled at Machop.
Ryan - don't you dare laugh at Machop. Dynamic punch now!
Machop's fist grew bright and aimed for Patch. With blinding speed Machops fist flew at Patch only to hit the stages floor once more. Patch now behind Machop laughing.
Alex - wow! That's incredible. Quickly PJ attack!
PJ - ermm
Alex - attack! Now go on.
PJ slurred on his words.
Ryan - missed your chance idiot. Machop brick break. Full speed and don't stop until you hit that little thing.
Machops fists flew at Patch. Patch dodged over and over again as the continued rounds of fists kept coming. After a while Machop stopped completely out of breath.
Alex watched from the audience getting angry at PJ
Alex - now finish him
PJ - ermm Patch… use thunder shock.
Patch sent out a wave of lightening at Machop causing him to faint.
Announcer - wow and Patch wins with a 1 hit KO!
Ryan - what…no this is so unfair
Ryan screamed and moaned as he return Machop and left the stage. Patch climbed onto PJ's shoulder as he walked back to Alex.
PJ looked upset with his victory
PJ - I messed up
He groaned
Alex - you did good PJ. Patch is so fast. Don't worry about it. We'll practice together until you get really good… like me
PJ perked up and smiled at Alex
PJ - thanks
Announcer - now that the first rounds have finished can the quarter finalists please come on stage.
Alex - that's us PJ come on