Chapter 5 – Serena and Dawn's new friendship
With the Elite Four Tournament about to start, Kanto started to receive many guests from all over regions, not only the participants but every people wanted to watch this tournament alive, those who couldn't, would have to watch by TV. It would be a memorable event that would be remembered by many years.
Indigo Plateau – Gates of the Elite Four
"So, here I am" said a girl looking to the entrance of the Elite Four "It is certainly worthy of the Elite Four"
"Hello and welcome to the Indigo Plateau" said the receptionist at the gate "Are you a guest or a Participant of the tournament?"
"I am here to participate" said the girl
"I am going to need your invitation please" said the receptionist
"Here you are" said the girl handing over the invitation letter
"It seems everything is correct" said the receptionist while checking the information on the computer "You have been selected to tournament as Rank 77th"
"What does that mean?" asked the girl
"Well, from the best 100 trainers, you are the number 77" answered the receptionist
"Really? I thought I would be lower than that. Like 99 or 100" joked the girl
"Don't put yourself down this easily" said the receptionist
"You are right" she said "So, what am I supposed to do now?"
"There is a city that has been specially built for this event" said the receptionist "Once you pass this gate, just follow the route all the way down and you'll find it. There as you are a participant you have a hotel room booked in your name and there will be no charge for food and items for you and your Pokémon at the Mart center. Now since you arrived one day early, just enjoy your stay here until tomorrow"
"What do I do tomorrow?" she asked
"At the Stadium, all participants will meet at ten o'clock in the morning for the opening ceremony" the receptionist said "Further information will be given at the ceremony"
"Thank you very much for you assistance" said the girl "Good bye"
"Good bye and good luck Ms. Serena" said the receptionist to Serena
Serena walked through the gate and followed the route as she was told to do, soon she was at the city. It was huge, many stores, restaurants, events taking place at the street, air live concerts and many other things. It was incredible.
Serena saw the hotel and quickly entered to check her in. It wasn't too full, probably most trainers and guests were still about to arrive since she got one day early
"Hi" said Serena to the Hotel Clerk "I'm Serena from Kalos, Rank 77th and I would like to check in"
"Certainly miss" said the man behind the balcony
While Serena was giving her papers to the man she overheard some kind of discussion next to her
"What do you mean you can't find my reservation?" said a girl to another hotel clerk "I am a participant I am supposed to have a room booked here"
"I know miss" said the clerk "But we had some problems with some confirmations at the last minute, so we are full until tomorrow. But as soon as a room gets vacancy I will get it for you"
"Only tomorrow?" the girl said "But where I am going to sleep tonight? The Pokémon Center is also full"
"Excuse me" said Serena "Hi, I couldn't help but listening to your problem. I will be alone for the tournament… so if you wish you can stay in my room tonight"
"Really?" asked the girl "Would you do that for me?"
"Sure. My pleasure" said Serena smiling "Is it possible to put an extra bed in the room?" asked Serena to the hotel clerk
"Certainly. No problems" he answered
"Done. It's solved" said Serena "Let's go"
"Thank you so much" said the girl taking her luggage and following Serena to the elevator "You saved me. I've had the worst boat travel in my life, and I am really in a bad mood because I haven't sleept well and I am starving. I normally am not that boring girl you saw"
"Don't worry, bad days happens" said Serena "By the way, my name is Serena, I am from Vaniville Town in Kalos"
"My name is Dawn and I am from Twinleaf Town in Sinnoh" said Dawn
"Nice to meet you Dawn"
"Nice to meet you too Serena. And once more thank you for being so nice"
After a couple of seconds the elevator reached the tenth floor and both girls entered the room 1005
"What a nice room" said Dawn
"It is really big" said Serena
"But it seems they still haven't put the extra bed. But we just arrived right?"
"Yes. Why don't we unpack and go outside grab something to eat and come back later?"
"Great idea Serena" said Dawn "I am starving"
Serena smiled to Dawn, she was a nice girl and it would be nice to get to know her better
After leaving the Hotel Serena and Dawn started walking through the city to find a place to eat
"Wow, they really made an effort here to make a wonderful city to host this tournament" said Dawn
"Yes. Even though is a temporary city, it's bigger than many other I saw around" Serena replied
"Hey Serena why don't we eat there?" said Dawn pointing to a burger place "Do you like Hamburgers?"
"Of course I do" answered Serena "Let's go"
After eating a good meal Serena and Dawn decided to stay at the restaurant and talk to know better about each other
"So, Dawn" said Serena "What is your Rank?"
"56th" Dawn answered "And yours?"
"77th" Serena replied "It seems I still have a long way to catch up on you"
"This is only some kind of unofficial Rank the Elite invented to select one hundred participants. It doesn't mean that much" Dawn said "At the end of the tournament most of the trainers will have a low Rank. You'll see"
"Hope you right" Serena said "I really need to go to the finals"
"Everybody wants to" Dawn said
They both remained in silence for a moment
"Have you ever seen Lance before?" asked Serena
Dawn looked at her wondering what was that question about and if Serena had the power of read minds, because that was just what Dawn was thinking
"No. I've never seen him" Dawn answered "I believe you also have not"
"No" said Serena "People say he is the best trainer in the world"
"He is the champion of the Elite Four" said Dawn "I don't know if he is the best, but he is one of the bests"
"I see" said Serena "I don't think I can beat him"
"I think nobody can beat him" said Dawn "But this subject is putting me down. So Serena, what do you do?"
"I am a performer Pokémon" said Serena "I compete in Showcases with my Pokémon"
"That's amazing" said Dawn "I thought once about becoming a performing, but I decided to be a coordinator and compete in Contests"
"That's something I would like to try someday" said Serena
Dawn and Serena were having a wonderful time and loving knowing each other better, maybe a good friendship could born from that day
"Excuse me beauties" said a voice from behind them
Dawn and Serena looked back and saw two men standing behind them looking deeply to them
"What two beautiful girls like you are doing here alone?" said one of them
"Yes. That's right" said the other "What don't you come with us to get some fun?"
"Get lost jerk" said Dawn pushing them away
"Look Fred" said the man "She's wild"
"Yeah Peter" said the other "How about you, sweetie? " He said looking at Serena
"Haven't you heard what she said?" Serena said also pushing them away "Get lost and leave us alone"
"We are not leaving girls until you decide to come with us" said Fred
"What if we refuse?" asked Dawn
"We'll take you down in a battle" said Peter
"A battle?" asked Serena looking at Dawn
"Sounds perfect to me" answered Dawn "What do you say Serena? Shall we kick these guys butt?"
Serena smiled at her and nodded with her head
"Yes. We shall" said Serena
"So, let's do it" said Fred
The four trainers moved to the arena behind the Pokémon center and soon many people got together to see the first "unofficial battle of the tournament"
"It will be a tag battle and one Pokémon each" said Peter "Let's make this fast"
"All right. Choose your Pokémon" said Dawn to the boys
"As you wish princess. I choose Amoonguss" said Fred releasing the mushroom Pokémon from his Pokeball
"And I choose Victrebel" said Peter releasing his Pokémon as well
"Two grass type right?" said Dawn "I know types not always win battles, but I will make this easier for us Serena, because I choose Tyhplosion" Dawn threw her Pokeball releasing her major Pokémon
"Right Dawn. I will then follow you" said Serena "I choose Delphox" Serena also threw her Pokeball to get her Pokémon ready for battle
"Don't let them have the chance to attack" said Fred "Amoonguss use Giga Drain on Tyhplosion"
Amoonguss successfully drained Tyhplosion energy but…..
"This grass move will never take Tyhplosion down" said Dawn "Flamethrower now" Tyhplosion attacked his foe with his fire attack causing a super effective damage
"Amoonguss!" screamed Fred
"One more of this and you Amoonguss is done" said Dawn
"While they are busy, let's get this finish" said Peter "Victrebel vine whip on Delphox"
"Delphox dodge and use calm mind" said Serena watching Delphox avoiding Victrebel's move and getting her special status high
"Amoonguss sleep powder on Tyhplosion" said Fred while his Pokémon made Dawn's Tyhplosion fell asleep
"Damn it" said Dawn "Wake up Tyhplosion"
"It's not that easy" said Fred "Amoonguss use Hyper Beam"
"What?" Said Dawn "Wake up now Tyhplosion" but he was still asleep
"Victrebel use razor leaf on Delphox" said Peter
"Dodge again and use calm mind once more" said Serena
On the other side of the battle Serena saw Amoonguss hit Dawn's Tyhplosion with his Hyper Beam taking Tyhplosion completely out of battle
"Tyhplosion" said Dawn, but there was no answer from her Pokémon "Tyhplosion come back"
"One is down" said Fred "Just one more to go"
"Delphox, use Calm mind one last time while they are distracted" said Serena to her Pokémon
"I am sorry Serena" said Dawn "I'll let everything with you"
"Don't worry Dawn" said Serena "I will finish this"
"We don't have to worry now Peter" said Fred "Let's attack together and finish this once for all"
"Alright Fred" said Peter "Victrebel Giga impact" ordered Peter
"Amoonguss used Giga impact as well" said Fred
"That's right get closer now" thought Serena
"Do something Serena they are getting closer to Delphox" said Dawn
"NOW!" said Serena "Delphox use Psychic on both of them" said Serena
Delphox used her psychic move getting them both dizzy and knocking them down instantly
"You did it" said Dawn
"We did" said Serena
"You have to be kidding me" said Peter
"I can't believe we two, the numbers 23 and 22 of the Elite Rank lost " said Fred
"So don't put your dreams so high guys" said Serena "Because you have just lost to the numbers 77 and 56 of the Rank"
"And next time, try to be more kind to two ladies" said Dawn "We may look harmless, but we surely are not"
Dawn and Serena hugged each other and smiled at the apparent success of their partnership and friendship so far
Dawn and Serena after an exhausted day came back to the hotel, hoping they could get some sleep after all they passed since that morning. They were really starting to connect to each other, and both of them hoped they could be good friends from today on
"I loved being with you today Dawn" said Serena
"Me too" replied Dawn "If you had arrived like five minutes after in the hotel, we may not have met"
"Destiny is so fun" said Serena
"That's true" said Dawn "You know, you are a very good trainer Serena"
"Thanks"
"It's curious that's your Rank is just 77. It should be higher"
"Thanks again Dawn" said Serena
"Who taught you to battle?" asked Dawn
"Well" said Serena thinking of Ash "The best trainer that ever existed. And also the best person that ever existed" said Serena blushing
"That's impossible" said Dawn
"What? Why?" asked Serena confused
"Because the best trainer and person that ever existed is the one who taught me to battle" said Dawn also thinking of Ash and blushing
Serena and Dawn looked at each other and smiled together
"It seems we two had a wonderful master" said Dawn
"So it's true" said Serena smiling
"This trainer of yours" asked Serena "Is he or she?"
"It's a he" said Dawn "Yours?"
"He as well" said Serena "Does he have many students?"
"No" Dawn said "I was his second"
"And who was the first" asked Serena
"That would be me" said a voice from behind Dawn and Serena
Both girls turned around and saw another girl, taller than them, brown hair and blue eyes.
"May?" asked Dawn
"That's right" May answered "May's here. Get ready girls. This tournament is catching fire"
"Who is she?" asked Serena to Dawn
"This is the person I was about to tell you about" said Dawn "May Maple. My "master's" first student"