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The contest

To say Dawn was nerves was an understatement. A lot of the others had just had their performance rounds and they all did so well. Even though Dawn had found a perfect way to combine most of Espeon's moves to show off its beauty and cuteness in such a fantastic way, she still wasn't sure that she was good enough, or if she could pull it off.

"Hey!" Dawn turned to see Ren fast approaching (she seems to like going everywhere fast doesn't she? :]). She was dressed in blue mini skirt and a peacock blue sexy tank top that had all the guys in the area turning their heads at her and drooling. But she didn't seem to notice, she was too busy being angry at Dawn.

"What exactly are you to Shin-kun?" she asked seething. 'Shin-kun?' Dawn blinked. "Uhh…friends…I think. We travel together" she answered.

But the girl still wasn't convinced "are you his girlfriend" she asked pointedly.

Dawn coughed and choked on the water she had been drinking, and jumped out of her chair "WHAT!! WHO SAID I WAS HIS GIRLFRIEND? I NEVER SAID I WAS HIS GIRLFRIEND, I AM NOT HIS GIRL FRIEND!!!" Dawn half blubbered, half yelled.

Ren nodded in satisfaction and breathed out "Of course, I don't know why I was so worried. Like Shin-kun would ever want to date an ugly, stupid girl like you"

On the outside Dawn was acting really calm, but on the inside she was annoyed and fuming with Ren. And even though she said all those things about not liking Paul. The night before, when Ren confessed to him, Dawn had felt a little…jealous and when he said that he wished she confess to him, her heart beat four times faster. And she didn't know why.

"And the next contestant is Ren Kinimoto from Halesberg city" cried the announcer.

"That's my cue" said Ren cheerfully before rushing out onto the stage.


Dawn watched Ren skip out onto the stage confidently. She stood in the centre, took a deep breath and screamed "SHIN-KUN!!! THIS ONES FOR YOU".

Dawn sweat dropped at her enthusiasm, but then began to concentrate on her performance. She winked and pulled out a poke ball, trapped in its seal.

"Magby, your time to shine" she shouted throwing it in the air.

The poke ball opened to reveal a huge fire tornado of fire that exploded to reveal a tiny red Pokemon.

"Magby!" he cried, as it landed on the stage.

"Magby, use flame thrower" yelled Ren. Magby put its head down and used the flame thrower to propel itself into the air.

"Good" she cried "now spin and use fire blast"

Magby obeyed and the effect caused an even bigger fire tornado. It got bigger and bigger until Ren shouted "use smoke screen".

A column of smoke spurted out of the middle of the tornado and the whole thing was amazing to watch. Suddenly the tornado and the smoke evaporated into thin air. The crowed looked for Magby, but it wasn't on the stage. Then out of nowhere, Magby came hurdling out of the sky and landed in the centre of the stage. It finished with another flame thrower overhead creating sparkles that settled around it as the crowd went wild.

"Outstanding is the only word I can think of for that performance. The suspense and drama of that performance kept us all on our feet" said the first judge (I don't know his name) "remarkable" said the second "don't know his name either" "the way you made your Pokemon sparkle like that shows how much effort you put into your performances, wonderful is the right…no…the perfect word for it".

Ren grinned "of course" she said smugly, winked again and walked of the stage.

Now, it was Dawns turn.


Paul was board out of his mind. The last few performances were soo boring, though he had to admit, that Ren girl's performance was… at least entertaining.

'When the heck is Dawn performing?' he thought angrily, she was the only reason that he was in this stupid bleacher, watching the stupid contest with the stupid people screaming in his ears in the first place. He could have been training at this moment, but instead, he was here, board.

Suddenly the announcer cried out Dawns name and Paul instantly sat up in his seat as she came running out onto the stage. She bowed quickly and nearly fell over she was so nervous. Paul wanted to laugh, she was too cute!

Dawn was wearing a pink dress with bright yellow stars sown all around the waist line. Her hair was up in a neater ponytail and she was smiling despite her uneasiness. She was still so cute.

"Espeon!" Dawn cried "Spot-light". She threw a poke ball up in the air and it erupted in many colour full stars. Espeon jumped on the stars like they were stairs till it reached the stage as the burst one by one in rainbow sparkles. It sat down and liked its paw cutely

"AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW" exploded most of the girl population.

That gave Dawn the confidence boost she so seriously needed, as she smiled brilliantly and cried "Espeon, use shadow ball, zap cannon and swift, like we practiced" Espeon replied by shooting out one large shadow ball, one large zap cannon and thousands of bright swift-stars.

"Now use physic" she said enthusiastically. The physic, caught hold of each attack giving then all a rainbow touch. The zap cannon and the shadow ball circled each other as the swift spun around them like a dance, the sight was mesmerizing.

Paul was hypnotized; he had been expecting something from her…but not this good. He actually, enjoyed it and was in suspense on what she would do next. And it wasn't because it was Dawn; it was because he really liked it.

"That's fantastic" Dawn cried happily. "Now…use Trap" She cried. A large bluish tinged sphere appeared with a blink of the red gem on Espeon's forehead, and surrounded all three attacks, trapping them inside. The physic switched to the sphere to keep it suspended in air.

"Jump on" she yelled. Espeon complied by leaping onto the glowing sphere and started running on it so the spear was spinning. The act had the whole crowed cheering at Espeon's cuteness.

Paul leaned forward in his seat, Dawn was increadible. How she and her Pokemon worked together, was… he didn't know the right words for it. But in her eyes he saw a fire that burned. She was in her element, and that exited him. It was the kind of excitement he lacked in his battles.

"Now for the grand finale" Dawn suddenly jumped up and punched the air "Espeon use Iron Tail". Immediately Espeon jumped of the ball and performed a triple Iron tail, smashing into the sphere, and shattering it and the moved inside it into thousands of pieces "Follow up with Illusion" Dawn called.

Espeon's eyes glowed for a second and suddenly all the shattered attacks turned into coloured, sparkling butterflies that fluttered into the audience. The whole crowed started jumping up to catch the butterflies. One of them fluttered towards Paul, he opened his hand for it to land in his palm, but it exploded into a tiny, harmless firework. Every butterfly burst in the same way once caught sending a wave of approval from the crowd.

Paul risked a smile. His heard was actually pounding! And why not? The performance was one of the most astounding, amazing things he had ever seen. He was for the first time letting himself enjoy something fully. But the thing that astounded him the most was the fire in her eyes from before.

Watching her then, he had felt, jealous. Jealous that she was able to feel that fire and he still didn't know what it was. It was the same with the stupid boy. Paul didn't get it, why was he any different. But that jealousy was soon washed away and replaced with admiration for Dawn he clapped along with the audience

"Marvellous and Stupendous" clapped the first judge (name no remember) as a butterfly exploded in his Palm "this will be one of the most memorable experiences of my carrier, it was captivating and mystifying ant the same time, Fantastic"

"Completely Remarkable" commented the second judge (ditto for the fist judge), but with such an exited expression, it made up for the lack of words.

At the compliments Espeon jumped into Dawns arms and she gave it a big hug as the two laughed with happiness. Nurse Joy smiled "the connection you have with your Pokemon is wonderful and it's a joy to watch you and Espeon performing together. I loved every second of it. And it's amazing what you managed to do with it after only a week after catching Espeon, amazing. Clearly you love your Pokemon and they love you"

The crowed roared with approval, as dawn and her Espeon exited the stage with a bow. Paul got up and walked out of the bleachers.


Once of the stage dawn slumped on the bench and inhaled deeply. "That went well" she said to Espeon cheerfully "Espi-espeon" the purple Pokemon agreed.

Suddenly Ren stormed over, very angry "How dare you be better then me" she yelled. Dawn stared at her surprised, 'did she just say what I thing she said?' she thought in her head. "Did you hear me" Ren yelled again "I said how dare you be better then me in front of my Shin-kun" 'Yeah, she said it' Dawn confirmed getting up.

"Look" she said "I don't know if its love or just some twisted obsession for Paul that's making you act like this, but don't let that interfere with anything to do with the contest." Ren just stared at her, shocked that Dawn was actually talking back to her. Dawn took this opportunity to continue "I beat you fair and square, get over it"

That was enough to snap Ren's nerve "WHY YOU…" She began, but then stopped immediately as she saw the person approaching. "Shin-kun!!!" she squealed. Dawn watched her transformation with amusement; she was like a completely different person.

"Did you see my performance, did you?" she asked, sparkles appearing in her eyes. Paul shrugged "it was…entertaining" he said carelessly, and Ren melted. He stepped over her to face Dawn.

"Dawn…" he started "that was amazing" at that dawn smiled and Paul had to fight to keep a smile of his face. Be hind him he herd Ren get back up, but he ignored her. "How did you learn all that in just a week?". Dawn shrugged "practice, did you like it?" she asked.

Paul smiled a rare smile "It was something I don't think ill ever forget.

Behind Paul Ren was giving Dawn evil looks but dawn was barely paying attention, she was too occupied with her thudding heart and keeping her furious blush off her face. What in the world was wrong with her? She wasn't supposed to react like this. Not to Paul. Not to anyone. Especially Paul.

But as their gazes collided, she couldn't help but get caught up in his eyes.

But Paul's face returned to its usual look as Ren came around, hands clasped "wish me luck in the second round Shin-kun" she squealed, Paul winced from the high frequency. But the said "Good luck" and it was melt of the Ren, part two. But Dawn couldn't help but notice, even though he was suppose to be saying it to Ren, he was looking at her (dawn, not Ren).


Paul couldn't be bothered to watch the battle round but, he did return to the bleachers to watch Dawn. Both she and Ren had gotten through to the second round and that both made it to the last round. As they shook hands Ren said snidely "wit to wipe the floor with you and show Shin-kun what a looser you are".

Dawn wanted so badly to say something rude right back, but she kept calm "why do you hate me so much" she asked. Ren looked angry "because ill never forgive you for travelling with my Sin-kun, of for calling him by his first name."

Dawn sweatdropped and the two took their places opposite the field. "Magby, your time to shine" Ren cried, as she called out the small red Pokemon. "Magby!" it called.

"Espeon, spot-light" dawn called in response and Espeon soon joined her on the field. The clock started.

"Magby use Flame-thrower" Ren commanded. A jet of fire came hurdling at Espeon. "Espeon dodge it "Dawn called. Espeon jumped into the air to avoid the attack "good dawn complimented "now use swift" Espeon obeyed, the swift surrounded Magby and attacked from all sides. Ren's points went down. Ren cursed and then ordered "use fire blast counter attack "

Espeon dodged the fire attack, but then from out of the flamed, Magby appeared and used mega punch. It was a direct hit and Espeon lost points "oh no Espeon" dawn worriedly cried out. Paul stood up in his seat. But Espeon managed to pull itself up. Dawn sighed in relief and then called out "now use zap-cannon" Espeon complied. Magby skilfully dodged the first few spears, causing Dawns points to go down, but then one of them hit, and Ren lost equal points.

"Use shadow ball" "Use focus blast" they both yelled at the same time. The attacks collided and both Pokemon were thrown across the field. Paul stood again. The smoke cleared and both Pokemon were barely standing. 'This is bad' he thought 'since Espeon is a physic type and Magby is a fire type, they are even match, she should have used Piplup'

On stage Ren suddenly for some reason smiled "I guess now is the best time for it" she murmured.

"Magby use flame kick" cried Ren in satisfaction. The audience gasped, flame kick was a move that a Magby would usually learn after evolving. But to be able to do it at this stage made the move more powerful, and unfortunately, it made a direct hit.

Espeon was thrown back against the wall; still she managed to pull itself up but then became paralyzed, Dawn's points dropped dramatically. "Yes" cried Ren in triumph "Ok Magby, end it with another Flame kick" Magby jumped into the air and its leg caught on fire again as it charged at Espeon.

From the sidelined dawn watched in pain 'what can I do?' she thought desperately 'oh Espeon, Im sorry, I guess its all over'.

Time seemed to stand still as Magby approached Espeon, when suddenly Espeon stood up and its eyes and the gem on its head began to glow, its tail stood up and also began to glow. 'What the…?' dawn, Paul and Ren all thought in surprise.

All of a sudden a huge wave of water appeared from out of the blue and washed away Magby. When the water cleared Magby showed to have fainted. "Folks this is truly a contest to remember, first that stunning first performance, and then we find out that the legendary move really dose exist" cried the announcer in excitement.

"Uhh…legendary move?" Dawn asked confused as she picked Espeon up in her arms. "Yes" said Vivian "Summoned attack, it's a move that summons the attack that would be most suitable to use against an opponent. Basically it's unstoppable and it's really rare. Only a few Espeon's ever learn that move, they have to be of top quality" she smiled and then announced "so everyone we have our winner Dawn Hikari!!"

Ren sneaked off with her Magby to the Pokemon centre as dawn came up onto the centre stage to receive the heart ribbon.

She took it and for some reason glanced in the audience, her eyes searching. Suddenly they found what they were looking for when she saw Paul. Their eyes met for a second and stayed. Then Paul nodded to her with one of his small rare smiles and with that Dawn's face broke out into a smile.

"All right!!" she yelled "I got…the Heart ribbon" She and Espeon jumped into the air and posed.

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