A/N: I've been so busy with college applications that I forgot that it was Friday. As I promise every Friday, here is another chapter of A Crazy journey across Torgé. Bare with me, this is my first contest scene in a while. Without further interruptions, here is chapter five. Calvin disclaimer's please! And please excuse my grammar, todays chapter was rushed.
Calvin: PokeFan does not own Pokémon. He only owns the plot and the region. And of course the dashing original character that is me.
Love, Contest Style!
Route 402! The never ending forest. We have been traveling in here since four days ago. I knew we was going in circles but Jerry is too stubborn to admit we are lost.
"Just admit it! We are lost," Shadé shouted.
"Yeah, we probably missed the ferry and my contest!" I agreed.
"Hold your Rapidashes. According to the map, we should be close!" Jerry argued.
I'm tired off the woods. I'm tired of walking around. Piplup and Togepi finally decided to give me a break and was walking beside me.
"This is the last call for all passengers," a loud voice said.
Oh please don't tell me. I don't have time for this. We did not just miss the ferry.
We ran to the edge of the forest to see sand. To my left, was a pier and the ferry was pulling off. I cannot believe this. I was not missing my contest for this!
"So are we going to wait for the next one?" Shadé asked sheepishly.
"When hell freezes over!" I screamed.
"So how do we do this genius?" Jerry asked sarcastically.
I grinned evilly. Oh boy, was he in for it. He has no idea what I'm about to make them do. There was no way, I was missing my contest.
"Dewott and Starmie, I choose you!" I yelled.
Shadé and Jerry raised an eyebrow. I pointed to the tree to see if they would get an idea. They was still looking skeptical.
"We are going to build a raft. Dad taught me all types of tricks to surviving. I am not missing my contest," I said.
Shadé wasn't paying attention as something else caught her eye. I looked at what she was looking at. It was a blue turtle Pokémon. My curiosity got the best of me as I pull out my PokéDex.
"Tirtouga, the prototurtle Pokémon. Tirtouga is said to be resurrected from fossils and swim in the depths of the ocean," my PokéDex said.
Shadé smiled evil before summoning Leafeon. Is she doing what I think she is doing?
"Leafeon, we need Tirtouga. I have a good feeling about it. Leafeon use Razor Leaf," Shadé said.
Leafeon waved her head as multiple leaves shot out, slicing Tirtouga. Tirtouga grew angry and launched a Water Gun attack. Leafeon leaped out the way.
Shadé looked at the sun as it was shining. She pulled out an empty Poké Ball.
"Leafeon, use Solarbeam!"
Leafeon unleashed a huge blast of solar energy. Tirtouga growled and hid in its shell but still took the attack. Shadé took this as her chance and throw her Poké Ball. Tirtouga struggled to get out but the Poké Ball dinged, hinting at Shadé's success.
"Hooray," I said dryly.
"I just caught my first Pokémon. I honestly don't care how you feel," Shadé shrugged.
I don't have time for this. I have a contest to win. They are not going to hold me up any longer than they have.
"Dewott, see that tree over there?" I asked.
Dewott nodded his head and remove his scalchop. Without my command, he sliced the tree with Razor Shell and carried it over to me. I removed my rope from my bag to tie the wood together and made a raft. Sadly the rapt only fits two people.
"So?" I asked awkwardly.
Jerry rolled his eyes and called his Swanpert. Swampert is big enough to carry all three of us, but I didn't want to put all that pressure on him.
"Looks like it's just you and I," I said looking at Shadé.
"Well, let's get this thing moving. You don't want to be late, do you?" Shadé asked.
I beamed and looked at Jerry and Shadé. They looked ready so we settled sail towards the Triple Islands. The sea smell was really getting to me as Piplup, Starmie, and Dewott pulled.
"How much longer until we get there?" I asked Jerry.
He shrugged his should and looked ahead. I could see a faint silhouette of something and I'm assuming it's an island.
"Full speed ahead guys!" I cheered.
They swam faster and faster until the silhouette became larger. I'm almost there and I couldn't wait. I was growing more anxious by the second.
Once we were at a study pace, Dewott and Starmie started to sink under. I grew worried and told Piplup to check down there. I knew they could breathe underwater but the thought still scared me.
I stick my head under the water to see what was going on. I ignored the salty sting in my eyes as I tried to hold my breath.
What I saw scared me. It was a horde of Tentacruel harming my Pokémon. They unleashed attack after attack and my Pokémon kept retaliating.
Suddenly I could breathe anymore and I picked my head back up. Shadé and Jerry gave me a puzzles look as I struggled to breathe.
"Tentacruel... Underwater... Help!" I panted.
Jerry nodded his head and dived down with Swampert. What appeared to be hours suddenly past and soon every Pokémon I saw down there resurfaced.
The Tentacruel looked aggravated and shot multiple poison stings at us.
"Togepi use Safeguard!" I yelled.
"Togefree!" She said and raised her arms.
A green force field surround the raft and the poison sing bounced off. That aggravated the Tentacruel more and the launched sludge bombs next.
"Togepi, keep up the Safeguard. Piplup and Starmie use Bubblebeam. Dewott use Fury Cutter," I said.
"Swampert use Hydropump to push it back," Jerry said.
My Pokémon's attacks was holding its own but with Swampert's help, it gave us an edge. Starmie and Piplup was growing tired and I knew the battle wouldn't continue.
"Starmie use Psychic to push them back. Dewott freeze them with Icy Wind. Piplup you use Ice Beam!" I said.
Piplup and Dewott unleashed chilling blasts each while Starmie distracted them. It didn't work on the Tentacruel as swung their tentacles at us. Togepi was also growing tired by keeping up this safeguard. I have to end this soon.
When I wasn't paying attention, Tentacruel constricted Starmie and Piplup. They tried to release themselves but the Tentacruel grip, grew tighter. I couldn't let my Pokémon suffer anymore.
"Dewott, use Razor Shell," I said.
Dewott slashes at the Tentacruel and they all try to grab him. Dewott swam out of the way and continue to slash them with his duel scalchops.
The Tentacruel grew angry and its leader sized Dewott up. It then lashed out its large tentacle and Dewott struggled with razor shell, trying to keep him at bay.
"Come on Dewott, you can do it!" I cheered after I returned Starmie.
Dewott pushed a little more but was knocked back. The Tentacruel stared Dewott down. Dewott growled angrily and gave a wild cry as he started to glow.
No way! It couldn't be happening. I knew all that hard training with dad was finally going to pay off.
Dewott changed in size as he grew larger. His face was covered in white whiskers and a helmet grew on top of his head. His eyes changed from black to red and his skin changed into a darker blue. Lastly his scalchops was exchanged for duel seamiters. My Dewott was now a Samurott.
"Samurott you evolved!" I cheered excitingly.
Samurott grunted in happiness and glared at Tentacruel. He grabbed his seamiter from his hind leg and used Razor Shell. With one swift slice, the Tentacruel was knocked away, retreating.
Before the rest could retreat, Samurott opened his mouth and a large torrent of water rushed out knocking the rest underwater. I knew this move was Hydropump.
"Come on you guys let's quickly get to the Island. I'm starving," Jerry complained.
I glared at him before jumping on my Samurott. I hugged him really tightly and praised him for a job well done. Jerry and Shadé complained I was taking too long and we quickly made our way to the Triple Islands.
-xXx-
"Your Pokémon has all made a speedy recovery and they are all in tip top shape. Thank you for visiting and come again," The Valamora Island Nurse Joy said.
We all said our thanks and was headed towards the Contest Hall. I'm so psyched for my first Torgé contest that I can't wait. I just hope I'm not too late to sign up.
Coincidentally, the Contest Hall was right next to the Pokémon Center. I entered the building and was very surprise to see how big it was on the inside. I started to grow nervous as I made my way to the front.
I accidentally bump into someone and she whipped around with her large ponytail.
"I'm terribly sorry miss. I should pay more attention to where I'm going," I started.
"It's no worries at all. Hey is that a Togepi?" She squealed.
If I was used to getting this reaction, I wouldn't be annoyed. Everywhere I go, people always gush about Togepi's presence. I grew a prideful smirk and nodded my head.
"She is so cute! Are you entering today's contest?" She asked.
I nodded my head and looked down. Talking to strangers really gets me nervous but I couldn't really help it.
"Sorry. Where are my manners? My name is Gina and you are?" Gina asked.
"I'm Calvin. Do you know where the registration desk is?" I asked.
Gina nodded her head and gesture for me to follow her. I walked past the crowd and saw a familiar face but she turned her head before I could think. I shrugged it off and signed up for the contest.
"All right Mr. Scott, you're all signed up. Good luck," said the lady.
I waves goodbye and Gina rushed towards the back, waving goodbye at me. I looked around and found Shadé and Jerry walking towards me. I quickly have Piplup to Shadé.
"Now Piplup, you need to behave. Listen to Shadé," I scolded.
My starter Pokémon rolled his eyes and jumped on Shadé's head and made himself comfortable. I rolled my eyes at him and went backstage.
I quickly changed into my contest outfit before they announced who is first. I was wearing plaid green pants, a white button up, a fedora, and a black blazer with my same black combat boots. I hope the judges like my appeal since I haven't really practice.
"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Valamora Pokémon Contest. I'm your host Gina Robinson and these are your judges," Gina said.
I was shock to learn that Gina was the host. I thought she would be competing instead. I started to grow more nervous by the second.
"Introducing our Judges, Mr. Pokémon, a Pokémon expert. Ms. Melody, our Torgé Top Coordinator. And finally our very own Nurse Joy," Gina said.
The crowd roars with excitement and I could easily see Shadé, Jerry, and Piplup in the stands. I try to regulate my breathing. Maybe I'm not ready for this.
"Now let's give a warm welcome to Kelli. Time to spice up the crowd," Gina said.
Kelli curtsy in her long purple dress with a slit in her left leg. Her hair was standing in a neat bun. She stood tall in her black pumps and she tossed her Poké Ball.
"Tentacruel, Curtain Call!" Kelli said.
Out came her Jellyfish Pokémon with random hearts coming out of her seal. I didn't have any bad feelings about Tentacruel despite what happened earlier.
"Tentacruel use Water Pulse then Poison Sting!" Kelli said.
Tentacruel raised his tentacles and an orb of water appeared. He tossed the orb into the air and released a purple stinger that burst the water pulse, creating a raining effect.
"Tentacruel finish this with Waterfall!" Kelli said.
Tentacruel lifted his tentacles and the water surround him. He then shifted to the side and the water did as he commanded. Finally he evaporated the water to make blue sparked fly everywhere. Kelli and Tentacruel took a bow.
"Simply wonderful. Tentacruel seems to be in tip top shape," Nurse Joy said.
"Such elegance and grace. Simply beautiful," said Ms. Melody.
"Tentacruel execute such a display of power and control. What a better way than to start us off," Mr. Pokémon said.
"And there you have it folks, Kelli and Tentacruel. Our next contestant is Ronald," Gina said.
I zoned out as I focused on Kelli's appeal. She displayed such control and power that I never seen. I have no doubt in my mind that she'll make it to round too. I just hope my appeal is as good as hers.
"Looks like we did great, wouldn't you say? Kelli asked me, diminishing me out of my thoughts.
"I'll say. I never seen you like this before. I watched all your Kanto Contest but I never seen you like this," I said.
Kelli smiled and looked at the screen. The guy with bright orange hair and golden eyes and a flashy suit. It was obvious how flamboyant he was by the way he dressed.
"And that ladies and gentleman was Ronald. Next we have a new friend of mines, Calvin," Gina said.
I was stunned until Kelli pushed me forward. I walked into the pathway as I saw Ron exiting the stage. He walked past me and purposely pump his shoulder into mines. What that about?
I entered the stage and saw the large crowd. My stomach was forming into knots and my palms where getting sweaty.
I did nothing as the crowd continued to stare at me. If I didn't do anything soon, I was going to piss myself. I took and deep breathe and tried to collect myself.
"Togepi, time to shine!" I said.
From the heart seals came my Spike Ball Pokémon clapped her hands and jumped excitedly. I need to focus to fully execute my moves.
"Togepi, use Metronome!" I commanded.
Togepi clapped her hands before moving them back and forth. The crowd looked skeptical but I think I know what I'm doing.
Togepi stopped and her head was glowing red. Oh shoot, that move is Head Charge. What kind of appeal can I do with that? Then I remember I had some balls in my pocket in case this happened.
"Togepi, smash the balls," I said tossing them.
Togepi leaped in the air and smash the balls with such power that I couldn't even recognize. I wonder if this would work a second time. I don't have any more props in case it doesn't.
"Okay Togepi, Metronome again!" I said.
The crowd and judges gasp as Togepi performed the move a second time. I hope I know what I'm doing because if I don't, then it'll cost me.
Togepi finished waving her arms and a blue ball appears in front of her. I knew this move all too well.
Togepi unleash the Ice Beam and created a pillar of ice then she leaped on the top. She slide down it like it was a slide and the crowd roared with excitement.
"Togepi, finish this with Rock Smash!" I said.
Togepi's fist glowed a bright red and she smashed her fist into the ice, instantly shattering it. The ice crystals flew around her as she bowed with grace.
The crowd was giving me a standing ovation. Jerry and Shadé even smiled and gave me a thumbs ups, clapping me the crowd.
"Simply amazing. Togepi seems to be in top shape and focuses during the performance," Nurse Joy said.
"I have never seen Metronome used like that. It was brilliant beyond compare," Ms. Melody said.
"Using Metronome like that was very risky. Metronome is so unpredictable. To use it like this in an appeal and succeed is truly remarkable. We are in the presence of a talented Coordinator," Mr. Pokémon praised.
I grinned and scooped Togepi in my arms. I waved goodbye to the crowd. The adrenaline from earlier is settling in with my anxiety.
"You was lucky punk and don't forget it!" Ronald sneered.
Geez, what his problem. I'm pretty sure his appeal was better than mines so it's no need to be an ass. This was a friendly competition, right?
Several more Coordinators performed and I waited anxiously for round two. Kelli sat beside me as we waiting for Gina to make the announcement.
"All right ladies and gentlemen. There's are the final four Coordinators that made it to round two," Gina said.
Kelli squealed and pointed at the screen to see both of our faces. I was more shock to see that mines was the first to appear. That means I had the best appeal.
I looked to see that I would be battling against Ronald first. He sneered at me before giving me the evil eye. Seriously, what his problem? I haven't done anything to him.
Gina called us both to the stage. If he wanted to be an ass towards me for no reason then I shall show him no mercy. I glared back at him before walking to my side of the stage.
"Alright ladies and gentleman. The first battle will be between Ronald and Calvin. Whoever has the most points or the last Pokémon standing wins the round. So let's spice up the crowd and begin!" Gina said.
"Exploud, radiance with beauty!" Ronald's deep voice said.
"Bayleef, time to shine!" I said.
Exploud and Bayleef both emerged from their Poké Balls. The clock started and the battle has official begun.
"Bayleef use Energy Ball," I said.
"Exploud, destroy it with Supersonic!" Ronald said.
Bayleef opened her mouth and a green sphere appears. The sphere is radiating with energy as she launch it. Exploud open his mouth and a high pitch squeal made the energy ball burst into green sparkles. My points went down and I grew nervous again.
"Bayleef use the sparked to your advantage. Use Synthesis!" I said.
Bayleef's body glowed a light green as she healed herself. The green sparkles surrounded her, making her look beautiful in the intense sunlight. Ronald's pints decreased and he grinded his teeth together.
"Exploud use Hyper Voice!" Ronald said covering his ears!"
Exploud inhaled then exhaled and multiple blue rings went to attack the crowd. I had to cover my own ears as I seen Bayleef suffered. I'm going to shut him up if it's the last thing that I do. I will not lose to him.
"Bayleef shut him up and Vine Whip his mouth shut," I said.
Bayleef extended two vines from her leaves around her neck and wrapped around Exploud's mouth. The noise diminished and Exploud thrashed around as it couldn't move. Ronald was losing a lot of points.
"Bayleef toss him and then use Leaf Storm!" I said.
Bayleef lifted Exploud with ease and launched him into the air. Then a cyclone of leaves surrounded her and she tilted her head up. The leaves crashed into Exploud. When Exploud crashed to the ground, he fainted.
"Calvin and Bayleef will advance to the finals!" Gina announced.
That was a quick battle. That hardly took any effort at all. With any luck, my next opponent will be just as easy as Ronald was. I don't want to get cocky because La'Lonnie's words still stuck with me.
"Next we have Kelli coming to the stage," Gina announced.
When I walked off the stage and into the back I gave Kelli a fist bump. I hope it her I'm facing in the final around.
Suddenly I was clipped and I feel. Ronald sneered above me and rolled his eyes. I have had enough of this jerk.
"What is your problem?" I seethed.
"Some little wannabe who gets everything handed to him. That was a fluke and you know it. I'm obviously the better coordinator," he said.
"If you're so much better then why did I win?" I sassed.
Ronald looked angry and sneered. I'm not scared of him and we can take this outside. Suddenly he was pulled away from me by this giant.
I locked eyes with puzzling brown ones and he gave me a smile. I smile back in gratitude just before Kelli was announced the victor. Gina called my name and I waved to the stranger again before walking back to the stage.
"This is the final battle of the Valamora Contest. The victor shall be rewarded with the Valamora Ribbon. So without further ado, let the match begin," Gina said.
"Cacnea, curtain call!" Kelli said.
"Bayleef, time to shine," I called.
The clock started and I grew nervous again. This is my best friend and longtime rival. I need to focus!
"Cacnea use Pin Missile!" Kelli said.
"Bayleef counter with Energy Ball!" I said.
Cacnea waves its arms and white missiles shot towards Bayleef. Bayleef opened her mouth and launched a sphere but the pin missile destroyed it. Ugh, I have nothing to counter with.
"Cacnea use Sandstorm!" Kelli said.
"Bayleef use Leaf Storm!" I shouted.
Bayleef released her cyclone first but Cacnea jumped out of the way. I ended up losing a lot of points. I had to think quickly.
Cacnea swung its arms and a sand tornado lifted Bayleef in the air. That's when an idea struck me. I might can finish this in one move.
"Bayleef use Take-Down!" I yelled.
Bayleef blocked the sand from her eyes. Instead, she outstretched her body and slammed down onto Cacnea. Cacnea wobbled to stay up but made a battle stance.
"Bayleef use Leaf Storm one more time!"
"Cacnea, use Solarbeam!"
Both attacks collided in the middle of each other and each Pokémon gave it all. The buzzer went off and the smoke cleared. I saw horrified when I saw that Kelli had more points than everybody.
Kelli has won the contest. Cacnea manage to have more points. I lost. Kelli went to accept her ribbon as I removed myself from the stage. She deserves it after all.
I sat on the bench and looked down at Bayleef's Poké Ball. I couldn't help but look disappointed because I knew she tried so hard.
"Don't give up, you did your best. You'll get them next time," a voice whispered.
Once I turned around nobody was there. Nobody seemed to be here for a while. I was all alone.
A/N: And that was another lovely installment ladies and gentlemen. I been thinking lately that I should upload this on Wattpad as well under the same penname. Read and review please!
Announcers: Next time on, 'ACJAT', our protagonist finds himself moping over his lost. Then things get worst when our heroes are faced off against another gym leader. Will Shadé and Jerry suffer the same fate as Calvin? There is only one way to find out.