Author's Notes: Yo peeps, I'm back! How about we see what happens next in the lives of these two Pokehumans?
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"This is the training area." Arceus said. She led us into a large open space outside what could only be explained as the castle. Covering the length of about 40 football fields, and a width of 30, as well as being as tall as any skyscraper I've ever seen, it was huge to say the least. The training area contained some weights, some stuffed dummies, (the non-living kind) some sports stuff, such as basketball and hoops, as well as stands and a small shack where weapons are kept. It was about a football field in width and length.
"Cool." I said, looking around.
"This is where most of your training will be held." Arceus continued. "You will mostly be training with the other Guardians, although you will have some time to train by yourself."
"What will be be training with?" Tristian asked.
"Well, first we'll find the weapon most suited to you." Arceus smiles.
"There's been a question that's been bothering me." I said.
"Shoot." Arceus said.
"Who was the guy who tried to kill us?" I asked. She stood in silence.
"That is for another time." Arceus answered after a moment.
"What do the Legendaries do while we train?" Tristian asked.
"Most of the time the Legendaries will watch." Arceus answered, glad for a change of subject.
"And the rest of the time?" I asked. In answer, Arceus began to glow. I shielded my eyes till it passed. In her place, a woman of about 5 foot 9 stood. She wore a white shirt that had a yellow ring design around it, and white running pants.
"We like to stay in shape." She answered, smiling at our shocked faces. She gestured toward a rack that held a variety of weapons. "Shall we?"
~~~~Time Skip~~~~
We practiced for hours. And hours. And hours. Tristian took to a Red trident with orange flame designs, and I favored a Black Katana with Arceus' crest on it in white. We practiced till I was sweating and a crowd had gathered. After I had knocked down the dummy for what had to have been at least the hundredth time, Arceus called for a break.
"Very well done. You two are naturals." She said.
"Thanks." I panted. A woman about Arceus's height walked over. She wore a dress theat had different shades of blue spread across it in waves, where it actually looked like it moved.
"Arceus." She said, bowing.
"Ah, Kyogre. What do you think?" Arceus asked, gesturing to us. Kyogre looked at us. Then she pointed at me.
"I challenge him to battle my pupil." She said simply. Arceus looked at me.
"It's your choice. River has been under Lady Kyogre for three years now." Arceus said.
I bowed and addressed Kyogre. "I accept, Lady Kyogre." I said. She smiles.
"River!" She called, and the Dewott-human immediately comes from the stands to stand beside her. "You are to fight this young man."
"Very well." River said, bowing.
We take up our positions against one another. She pulls out her weapon, which I now recognize as a Scimitar. It's design was much like Kyogre's dress.
"This will be a battle between River and Drey!" Arceus said. "The first one to make the opponent yield wins. When you are ready, competitors, you may begin."
"Don't expect me to go easy on you." River said.
"Funny. I was about to say the same thing." I said, smirking. She just glares at me, then charges. I stand firm and meet her assault, deflecting it off the edge of my blade, and swinging at her feet. She jumps, twisting to backflip over me. She comes down, and my blade rises to intercept hers as it goes down. We sit here for a moment, testing each other's strength before breaking apart.
"You're pretty decent for a beginner." She said.
"Must be luck. Or maybe..." I said. Then I shoot forward, catching her off balance. Swinging up, I knock the sword out of her hands, and finish with a roundhouse to her feet, swiping them out from under her and causing her to land hard on her back, my sword at her neck.
"I'm actually that good. Now yield." I said. She glared up at me.
"I...yield." She said, as though the words were hard to get out. I offer her a hand, which she swipes away and gets up by herself.
"Suit yourself." I said, putting my sword up. I turn to where all the people are in the stands. I walk up to Tristian.
"That was awesome!" She said, jumping and wrapping me in a hug. My face began to heat up for reasos I didn't know, and the situation became awkward. I slowly pulled her off me.
"Not that cool." I said.
"They said she'd never been defeated." She said.
"Well, there's a first time for everything." I said, making her giggle. Arceus walked up.
"Well done." She said.
"Thank you." I said. Then I noticed River walking back inside.
"Will she be okay?" I asked.
"Yeah. She's a very proud person, and losing like that to a beginner hurt her pride badly." Arceus replied.
"I see." I mutter.
"Come, I will show you to your quarters. You must be tired and in desperate need of a bath." She said, leading us back toward the inside of the castle.
End Notes: Done. I feel compelled to remind you that there are just a few days left till the poll for WIIAM is closed. Hurry up and vote, please, so I know. Also, leave a review for that story, so I know how I'm doing there. Thanks! R&R! RayTheZoroark Out!
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