Final chapter of what I've already done, from here on out its updating when I get the chance.
The crowd had filled the stands of the stadium, there were so many people there it put the Coliseum at Rome in its prime to a shame. The Battlefield below was a combination of a few terrains, sharp and jagged rocks bordered the edges of the field, while a large pool big enough for a Wailord to swim freely was in the middle. A Grass plains was what the majority of the field was made of while large Oak trees dotted the open field. Dawn, May, Drew, and Leaf sat in the front of the stands not wanting to miss a detail of the battles to be held..
A Massive screen was at one end of the stadium which the tournament round that would happen today. Some familiar and unfamiliar faces could be seen on the board. Ash would be the last to compete today against Paul. It also appeared that Lucas and Damian would have another battle of old rivalry ahead of them as well.
Dawn was eyeballing Ash who was having a laughing conversation with both Damian and Lucas as they awaited the rounds to begin.
Then from the middle of the pool, a Milotic shot out of the water with amazing gracefulness as it spun in the air reflecting light off it shiny scales creating a rainbow aura to dazzle the crowd. Holding onto her back was a very beautiful blonde thirty year old who was as famous as Ash was turning out to be; Cynthia.
Cynthia jumped off her Milotic and landed in front of the pool as Milotic splashed back in. A Bluetooth was on her right ear obviously being used as microphone, the crowd cheered in acknowledgement of the Sinnoh champion. Some of the men blew a whistle at her not that she could hear it.
"Hello everyone from all over Japan, welcome to the master challenge of the best trainers all over our nation is gathered to see who is truly the strongest! Today is the last day the competition will be located in Saffron and will then be moved to Alamos Town for the final rounds of the top eight. Today is the top sixteen, and I know your all looking forward to it."
The crowd cheered in acknowledgement.
"Thank you, now I hope everyone's bets are down because we're ready to begin the first round. In the blue corner: The champion of the Hoenn region for the past eight years and to this day, all who have dared to challenge his title have failed. He was also one of the few people to have back up their sighting of the legendary dragon Rayquaza. I give you; Brendan Birch from Littleroot Town!"
Brendan appeared on the screen as he took position in his box at one end of the stadium. He waved proudly as he looked to the crowd. Some of girls cheered out at the handsome gray haired boy who took pride in the fact that girls adored him and winked to the camera.
Just the way I remember him, Brendan was always the one attract the girls. Come to think of it, he got more than Drew could ever hope for. Dawn knew Brendan since shortly after her and Ash went their separate ways on their journey.
"In the red corner, a former coordinator who was once the third place winner of most of our regions. Out of that pursuit he took on a career as a trainer which he became the Sinnoh champion two years ago. I give you, Kenny Stalidowski!"
Dawn saw an old friend of hers who showed no signs of his younger self. His hair had been buzzed; his face had showed signs of change to be much more distinct and looked rather British. He wore a clad of a red vest and a black undershirt. He also wore red pants with a black belt.
Overall Kenny himself looked as if he had spent the last year in the middle of the wilderness. His rugged figure gave a sort of distinction that showed little to no signs of weakness. His eyes were of a solid black that made him look tougher than a first glance would show.
Kenny! I haven't seen him in years! But she could only relate back to why they haven't seen each other in so long.
Dawn had made it back to Twinleaf town where she looked upon the fields once more. She was at the careless age of sixteen where her life was at a midpoint of adolescence, feelings for a certain boy had spiked beyond her imagination. A Glameow was napping on a porch railing nearby, Dawn recognized the Glameow immediately. She hasn't seen her since the last time she visited about a year ago.
"Hey there, Glammy!" Dawn waved to the cat, who gently lifted her head to her mistress's daughter.
Dawns mom from inside heard her daughter, she grabbed her cup of coffee and ran out the door to see her coming up the road.
"Hey Dawn! Where's Ash and the others?"
Dawn's faced dimmed as she responded, "Ash and Brock went their separate ways."
"That's depressing to hear," She responded as Dawn dropped her pack on the porch and laid back in one of the picnic chairs.
"Well you actually have a visitor who's over by Lake Verity right now."
"Who is it?"
"Kenny, he knew it would be a while before you got back so he wanted to check out the lake."
"Okay I'll go see him then." Dawn figured a good friend from long back would help her mind off Ash. Besides, they were best friends anyway.
Dawn walked over to Verity where she saw Kenny with a fishing rod out and a hat covering his weird hair placement that he always had tried to changed but always failed.
He saw his best friend approach, "Hey Dawn."
Dawn was a little confused, "Don't you call me Dede?"
"I thought you hated that?"
"So you're gonna stop calling me that."
"Well Dede I think we matured beyond that point." Kenny teased her.
Dawn gave him a little shove as she sat down next to him, "Hey that wasn't nice!"
"You know I'm joking with ya, but yes I decided to stop calling you that."
"About time…"
"Hey, I kinda thought was our inside fun right?"
"Yeah I guess, anyway Kenny why are you doing back here?"
"Well I think there's been a gap in our friendship I want to clear up with you."
"Okay, go ahead."
"First off, I want to apologize about not waiting up on you when it came to our journey. I was selfish and I went off on my own when we could've traveled together focusing more on coordinating and you wouldn't have to have waited for Ash's gym badges." He paused for a moment, "Also let the truth be told, that I like you Dawn…"
Dawn shocked after unexpectedly hearing this slightly jumped, "You do?"
"Yes but I feel that we shouldn't have a relationship." Kenny sighed a little.
Feeling a mixture of relief and disappointment she responded, "Why not?"
"Because I prefer the way things are," Kenny looked to the lake, "After all what's better than a friendship like ours? Best friends since we were young and engaging in a relationship could tear it all apart if we break up in the wrong manner. I'm not willing to take that chance,"
"Wow Kenny, that's really mature of you." Maturity like that was hard to find in any boy except a few at her age.
"Thanks Dawn, however I'm going to have to ask you of a favor…"
More than obliged at the moment he responded curiously "What do you need?"
"Well, I'm leaving Japan soon, there's a war about to go on between North Korea and our own country and it's about to spark out, I need you to hold on to this." Kenny rummaged through his pocket and pulled out a necklace with only have of the ying-yang symbol.
"Best friends?"
Dawn nodded, "Best friends." She put the necklace on and gave him a hug.
"So you're going to fight in the war?" Dawn asked as she released the hug.
"Yeah, my uncle was a soldier and I always looked up to him, almost as much as I looked up to my father. My uncle's Lieutenant of the fifty-fourth Sinnoh division, and I also think that being a soldier will really help me become a real man. I mean you know how in the past I've been a rather sissy boy sometimes?"
"Yeah…" She didn't like to tell him stuff she knows he didn't want to hear.
"I want to cross over from that, I start basic training tomorrow and I'll be shipped off to fight In North Korea afterward."
Dawn was rather scared for him, "Well Kenny, knowing how you've matured; I know you'll do fine…"
Dawn suddenly felt the yang necklace dangle around her neck, she knew the first thing she would do after this round was over. She owed it to him after all, for now; she'd cheer for him against Brendan.
"And now," Cynthia began, "Let the first battle of the last round in Saffron Stadium BEGIN!"