Author's Note: From what the 'On the next chapter' segment says at the end of the previous chapter, this chapter obviously begins the crossover arc called the Tournament Arc.

Expect the crossover stuff to be very heavy in this chapter, but the fact that this is a Pokemon/Haruhi crossover fic will never change.

Though this is fanfiction, I do not own the characters of the several anime included here.

Chapter 8

Tournament Arc Part I - SOS Brigade VS The World

It was another morning in Undella Town. Freshly leaving the Pokemon Center, Ash, Dawn, Iris, Cilan, Brendan, and the SOS Brigade were heading for the building where the Junior Cup tournament takes place.

"Hey, Kyon. Remember that we'll participate in the Junior Cup together," said Haruhi.

Brendan informed Haruhi and Kyon, "I have a lot of Pokemon on hand today, so expect both of you to end up with a random Poke Ball at hand."

Ash excitingly said, "This is it, the Junior Cup tournament. Now that we have all trained, let's win this!"

"So am I!" Iris exclaimed.

"Me too," Dawn added.

Cilan said, "Same with me three!"

When Ash noticed Meloetta, he said to it, "Meloetta, would you like to watch with us?"

Suddenly, two trainers were running behind the gang, unintentionally bumping Ash and Meloetta, making the latter vanish from presence. One of the aforementioned trainers happens to be a certain flat-chested girl with long blue hair. She was in a hurry because her three best friends were waiting for her inside the building.

"Those trainers better need to watch where they're going," Ash replied.

"Meloetta just disappeared!" Iris pointed out.

"I wonder if it will be watching us battle," Ash replied.

Cilan assured, "Meloetta will eventually be. Besides, let's all hope for a victory this time around!"

As the gang walked off, they suddenly notice Alder talking with Cynthia.

"It's Alder!" Ash said.

"Who's Alder?" Kyon asked.

Dawn curiously thought, "Wasn't he currently the Champion of the Unova region?"

"Yes, you're right, Dawn," Cilan replied.

Just when Ash was about to greet Alder, Trip showed up. He didn't appear to have a good look on his face when he did.

"Just who are you again?" Alder asked and thought, referring to Trip.

"It's Trip."

"I think I know you, you must be Tristan, right?"

"I told you, it's Trip."

"Hey, Trip, we'll expect to battle again this time around," Ash said.

"Shut up."

"It's good to see you again, Alder," said Ash.

Alder responded, "Hey, who are those five people with you?"

"These five are the members of the SOS Brigade. They just ran into us, and so, they decided to join us too," Ash replied.

"May I know their names, please?" Alder asked Ash.

"What's your name, please?" the Champion of Unova asked Kyon.

Alder failed to hear Kyon mention his real name.

". . . . but people call me Kyon."

"It's nice to meet you, Kyonko-"

Kyon sweatdropped when Alder said that name.

"Actually, you just mentioned a girl's name," Kyon said.

"How about you? What's your name?" the Champion of Unova asked to Mikuru.

"I'm Mikuru Asahina," said the moeblob in a timid voice.

"So, your name is Mitsuuru, right?"

"Actually, her name is Mikuru," Kyon replied, "And Mitsuuru is a boy's name."

"The girl with the yellow-ribboned headband, what's your name?"

"I'm Haruhi Suzumiya."

"Haruki, right?"

"It's Haruhi," she replied, her sweat dropping as well.

"Ash, why does that guy keep calling us names?" Kyon asked grumpily as Alder continued to ask Itsuki and Yuki for their names.

Ash replied, laughing, "Well, Alder tends to call people by other names incorrectly."

"Alder, you have confused me in giving some piece of advice. I feel that I am losing interest in believing in you," Trip said and left off to the building.

"Ash, is that kid also a friend of yours?" Haruhi asked Ash, referring to Trip.

"I'll be off then," Cynthia said, as she left off to the premises.

"Wait, up! Don't leave just yet without me!" Alder said as he caught up to her.

"Well, what if it isn't Iris."

Georgia showed up behind Iris, saying those words.

"Well, what if it isn't Georgia too," Iris bragged, "I have grown stronger since the last time we met."

"You're just lying, because you're still no match against a Dragon Buster like me!"

Haruhi interrupted their conversation and asked, "Aren't both of you friends?"

"Well, of course we are!" said the two as they pretended to smile at Haruhi as she went back to Ash, Yuki, and Mikuru.

"Liar!" Georgia exclaimed.

Iris yelled back, "At least I would like you to know that you are a Dragon Buster who makes a lame excuse everytime you lose!"

"What are you, stupid? Because I'll prove to you that I am stronger than you are! Hmmph!" Georgia then left, leaving Iris gritting her teeth.

"When she just said the word 'liar', the only thing that's missing is a cleaver," Kyon muttered, referring to Georgia.

"Who was that girl?" Haruhi, Mikuru and Dawn asked in unison.

"That's Georgia. She and Iris are in a rivalry whenever they meet," Ash replied to the three.

"Ok then, let's go ahead." Just before Cilan could leave, he was interrupted by a certain Pokemon Connaisseuse.

"Not so fast, Cilan! Looks like we have met again, because I'm still going to be at the same level as you!" yelled Burgundy as she pointed her finger at Cilan.

"So, how's your status as a C-Class Pokemon Connaisseuse?" Cilan asked, smiling.

"I don't care if I haven't changed; I'm still planning to defeat you someday!"

Kyon interrupted and asked the two, "Are the two of you friends or something?"

"Well, yeah. She is also a Pokemon Connaisseuse, except that she is at a lower rank than mine," Cilan replied, making Burgundy grit her teeth.

Burgundy looked at Dawn and asked, "Were you and your Pokemon checked on by Cilan?"

"Well, yes. . . . "

"There's no way Cilan's evaluation would be this correct!" Burgundy exclaimed.

"Uh, what's wrong with you?" Dawn wondered.

Burgundy looked back at Cilan and said, "Cilan, weren't you lying or something? I'm still aiming to become a better Connaisseuse as much as you do!" She then set off.

"Looks like Burgundy hasn't changed a bit," Ash said.

On the building where the tournament was about to take place, all the participants, including, Ash, Dawn, Iris, Cilan, Brendan, Haruhi, and Kyon lined up on single file as they watched Alder and Freddy O'Martian make an announcement.

"And now we would like all of you to hear the words of wisdom from the Champion of the Unova region, Alder!"

Trip burst his anger as Alder made his speech.

"This is Alder speaking. To all the participants, I want to see all of you fight the good fight. May the best trainer win!"

Freddy O'Martian announced, "In order for our participants to get fired up, we will start an exhibition match between Cynthia, the Pokemon Champion of the Sinnoh region and Caitlin of the Unova Elite Four."

The lights dimmed out, and in all of a sudden, there was a spotlight, which gave way to Caitlin's entrance as she emerged out of a large flower that went down to the right side of the battlefield.

"It's nice to meet all of you," Caitlin remarked.

"Who is she?" Haruhi and Kyon wondered.

Brendan replied, "I think she's Caitlin of the Unova Elite Four. She was not used to battling before, but now, she has changed."

"To think that the Elite Four are four of the best trainers in a specific region, right?" Haruhi asked.

On the opposite side of the battlefield, Cynthia made her own entrance as she wore a cape and eventually removed it.

The referee announced, "The battle will end at the 10 minute mark. Let the battle begin!"

Brendan, Ash, Haruhi, Kyon, Dawn, Iris, Cilan, went to the sidelines to watch with Mikuru, Itsuki and Yuki. When Cynthia sent out her Garchomp, Kyon wondered, "Koizumi, who's that Pokemon?"

Itsuki replied, "It's called a Garchomp. It is said to be a powerful Dragon-type Pokemon with a thing for speed. No wonder Cynthia is called to be the Champion of the Sinnoh region because of it."

On the other hand, when Caitlin sent out her Pokemon, Kyon wondered, "I wonder what was that Pokemon she sent out."

"That's Gothitelle. It's basically a Psychic-type Pokemon," Brendan replied.

"Both Cynthia and Caitlin are sending out their premium brands," Cilan commented, "This battle would be made even more challenging."

"Gothitelle, use Flatter!"

Cynthia's Garchomp is confused by the effects of its Flatter, making Freddy O'Martian comment, "Looks like Garchomp is getting confused by that Flatter attack!"

Alder remarked, "It shows that Caitlin is starting to kick up the ante early in this match."

"Now, use Psychic!"

Garchomp is lifted up into the air and is sent down multiple times using Gothitelle's Psychic, making it inflict damage.

"Garchomp, use Dragon Rush!"

Cynthia's Garchomp fought back and hit Gothitelle with its Dragon Rush.

"That was a powerful move," Kyon remarked.

"Garchomp, Draco Meteor!"

"Gothitelle, use Thunderbolt!"

Both Pokemon use their attacks to full power. But when they collided, it causes a stream of fireworks scattered all around.

"I'm impressed," Dawn said, "It feels like they were reenacting a contest appeal."

"No wonder that was impressive," Haruhi and Kyon remarked.

"Brick Break!" instructed both Cynthia and Caitlin to their Pokemon.

As Gothitelle and Garchomp clash their Brick Breaks with each other, time ran out.

The referee announced, "Time has ran out. This match is a draw!"

"I thank you for a good match, Caitlin," Cynthia said.

Caitlin replied, "You, too, Cynthia." The two then gave a handshake.

Freddy O'Martian announced, "And now, here are the first match-ups for the tournament."

The cards representing the participants on the screen were being shuffled.

"Burgundy vs. Tamaki!"

"You're not going to beat me and my fabulous Pokemon," Tamaki Suoh bragged.

"You act too much like Cilan," replied Burgundy.

"Haruhi Suzumiya vs. Haruhi Fujioka!"

"Well, what do you know, you're going to battle against another Haruhi," Kyon said to Haruhi.

"Dawn vs. Doremi!"

"Who's Doremi?" Dawn asked.

"That's me," said Doremi Harukaze.

"Ash vs. Konata!"

"Let's do our best," Ash said.

"Brendan vs. Yuri!"

Brendan wondered, "Why does she look like Haruhi?"

"Trip vs. Touma!"

"Such misfortune!" Touma Kamijou exclaimed.

"Kamina vs. Kyon!"

"Who's Kamina?" Kyon wondered as the latter approached the former, wearing his triangle shades.

Kamina replied, "Hey, hey, hey, hey! Just who the hell do you think I am?"

"Cilan vs. Luffy!"

Cilan said, "I wonder who's he."

"Were you referring to me and my pirate crew?" Monkey D. Luffy responded to Cilan's question.

"Hayate vs. Iris!"

"It's my honor to battle you for Miss Sanzenin," said Hayate Ayasaki. Nagi Sanzenin was cheering for Hayate on the sidelines.

"Onpu vs. Haruhi Kamisaka!"

"So there are three Haruhis competing in this tournament," Kyon concluded.

"Ladonia vs. Kino!"

"Aren't you a girl?" Ladonia asked to Kino.

"Georgia vs. Louise!"

"Best of luck!" Louise de la Valliere said.

Freddy O'Martien announced, "Now it's time for the first match of the tournament between Burgundy and Tamaki!"

All the fangirls on the sidelines screamed as Tamaki Suoh's name was mentioned.

The referee declared, "Let the battle begin!"

Burgundy sent out her Darmanitan. Before Tamaki sent out his Pokemon, he announced, "I dedicate this battle to all those who support me and Miss Fujioka."

Once again, all the female crowd goes hysterical.

"What a showoff. . . " Burgundy sneered.

"Go, Haxorus!" Tamaki sends out a Haxorus.

"Alors, it's tasting time, s'il vous plait?" Burgundy said as she attempted to evaluate Tamaki's Haxorus.

Tamaki interrupted and said, "You and your Pokemon are just the showoffs. Haxorus, use Swords Dance."

Haxorus's claws suddenly grew white and extended to a longer width.

"Darmanitan, use Flamethrower!"

Tamaki calmly said, "Haxorus, dodge it." Flamethrower was successfully avoided.

"Use Swords Dance again." Haxorus's claws kept on growing very long.

"Use Fire Punch, Darmanitan!"

Burgundy's Darmanitan successfully hits Tamaki's Haxorus with its attack. Fortunately, the latter gets up.

Tamaki remarked, "Your Darmanitan did very well. Unfortunately, it has yet to know Haxorus's true power. Now, Haxorus, Swords Dance again!"

"Use Fire Punch once more, Darmanitan!" Burgundy shouted.

Tamaki calmly said, "Dodge that Fire Punch and use Outrage."

Haxorus easily avoided Fire Punch and hits Darmanitan with its attack, leaving it knocked out.

"No, this can't be!" Burgundy shouted.

"Darmanitan is unable to battle. Haxorus wins, and the victor goes to Tamaki!"

Freddy O'Martian remarked, "And Tamaki Suoh goes on to the next round!"

As a result of Tamaki's victory, all the female crowd once again went hysterical.

On the sidelines, Cilan remarked, "Haxorus's true offensive power means it's backed up with a good flavor and aroma."

"Darmanitan, return," Burgundy recalled her Pokemon and yelled, "No fair! Why do I always lose against someone who acts and looks fabulous along with his Pokemon?"

"Now that the first battle is history, we move on to the next battle, and this one happens to be very interesting, because this is between two people who share the same name, namely, Haruhi Suzumiya and Haruhi Fujioka!" O'Martian announced.

Just before Haruhi left for the battlefield, Brendan interrupted her and said, "Before you leave, take this Poke Ball. You already know who's the Pokemon that I am lending to you right now."

"And the two challengers of this round are now on the battlefield. On the left, it's Haruhi Suzumiya, while on the right, it's Haruhi Fujioka!"

The crowd went wild as the two challengers's names were announced.

Kyon deadpanned and said, "Please, I don't want to see any trouble if you lose, Haruhi, uh . . . . I mean, Suzumiya."

The referee announced, "Let the battle begin!"

"Magmortar, I choose you!"

Haruhi Fujioka sent out Magmortar.

"Electivire, you're up!"

When Haruhi sent out her borrowed Electivire, Kyon wondered, "Wasn't it the Pokemon that Haruhi just loaned from Brendan last night?"

Brendan and Haruhi were outside the Pokemon Center that night. When the former sent out his Electivire, he informed Haruhi, "This is the Pokemon you'll be using for tomorrow's tournament. Its moves are Ice Punch, Thunderpunch, Psychic, and Protect."

He talked to the Thunderbolt Pokemon, "Electivire, you will be battling for Haruhi Suzumiya tomorrow. Make sure you obey her commands, because even though she knows a lot about Pokemon battling, she doesn't have any Pokemon. You got it?"

Electivire agreed, and so, Brendan recalled it back to its Poke Ball. The two then returned back to the Pokemon Center.

O'Martian remarked, "It's interesting to see two Haruhis battle with each other, and this match will see who among the two will advance to the next round."

Alder replied, "Yes, you're right. I want to see how the strategy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Electivire would fare well against the other Haruhi and her Magmortar."

"Magmortar, use Brick Break!"

"Electivire, Protect!"

Magmortar's attack easily gets blocked by Protect.

"Now that's more I like it, Electivire. Now use Thunderpunch!"

"Dodge it!"

Haruhi Fujioka's Magmortar avoids Electivire's Thunderpunch. "Now use Bulldoze!"

"But how?" Haruhi Suzumiya was surprised.

Kyon was stunned, saying, "I didn't know that Magmortar could use a Ground-type move like Bulldoze!"

Magmortar stomps on the ground, creating a small earthquake that caused Electivire to inflict damage.

"And Electivire gets hit by Bulldoze!" O'Martian yelled on the microphone.

Alder replied, "That was a super effective move Magmortar just used."

"Now, finish it off with Thunderbolt!"

Haruhi Fujioka's Magmortar successfully fires Thunderbolt at the weakened Electivire.

"I hope this won't be the end of the line," Kyon thought.

"Of course it isn't," Itsuki replied.

"But Electivire's going to take damage from that Thunderbolt!"

Brendan added, "Itsuki's right. Electivire will still make it."

To be continued. . . . .

On the next chapter:

The battle between the two Haruhis continue. Meanwhile, Kyon faces off against a certain hot-blooded man wearing a cape and a pair of triangle shades. Will he defeat him? Find out on the next chapter of The Best Wishes of Haruhi Suzumiya!

References:

The chapter subtitle is a reference to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Neon Genesis Evangelion (see the explanation below)

Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

Suzumiya Haruhi no Seitenkan (the fan work that genderbends the main characters of the Haruhi Suzumiya series)

Author's note #2:

There will be cameos of characters from these anime series in the Tournament Arc:

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Lucky Star, Ouran High School Host Club, Angel Beats!, To Aru Majutsu no Index (A Certain Magical Index), Ojamajo Doremi (Magical DoReMi), Zero no Tsukaima (The Familiar of Zero), One Piece, Hayate the Combat Butler, Happiness, Hetalia: Axis Powers, Kino's Journey (Kino no Tabi)

One of the anime listed below will actually play a major part of the plot of the Tournament Arc.

Once again, I put on yet another Evangelion reference. In case people don't know the reference, Georgia's Japanese name is Rangure/Langley. It may sound coincidental, but she has the same personality and is possibly named after Asuka Langley Sohryu. That explains why Georgia utters Asuka's catchphrase, "What are you, stupid?" ("Anta baka?" if you want the original phrase).