For the next five days, Iriana and Harry hung out with Naomi (Thankfully, they were granted rooms at the Pokémon Center). The trio had a blast, trying new foods (Naomi and Harry got a great laugh when Iriana bit into something that had a pepper in it with caused her to run around with steam coming out her ears. They paid for it when she got Gardevoir to dump a huge pile of snow on their heads), trying the games from carnival style games like tossing a ring onto a bottle (Iriana was great at this game, winning a Pikachu plushie). They also watched other contests, like the Ice Creation contest, where the contestants used Pokémon with Water and Ice attacks to create anything. The more imaginative, the better. The winner of that contest had created ice 'waves' swirling around each other, and on the inside you could see various Water-types swimming in the ice. There was even a few that were in and out of the ice. On the last day of the Festival, was the largest competition.
"Ice Skating?" Iriana asked, reading the sign.
"Yeah, it's the biggest contest available, so it's held on the last day of the Festival and all the other vendors close down. Anyone is eligible to play, from Humans to Pokémon. There are singles and doubles; with doubles you can have your Pokémon skate with you. You skate to any song you like and get awarded points for style, grace, etc. The winner will get an Egg, though everyone competing will get something as well."
"Let's do it Harry, this will be fun!" Iriana said grinning.
Harry nodded, grinning, "As long as we do Doubles, I've never skated before."
"Don't worry Harry. Lots of people try this contest; most have never skated just like you. This contest really isn't a completion, but a chance to just have fun." Naomi said, dragging her friends toward the sign-up booth.
"Alright, this all seems to be in order. Now, go to your dressing rooms and get changed." The booth master said and handed them each a number that would be attached to the back of their outfit. "You know how Nurse Joy keeps spare outfits for the Festival? Same principle here, you keep your clothes, but we keep the skates."
Harry was led off in one direction, the girls to another. Inside was a huge dressing room. Row after row of dressing mirrors greeted his eyes on side of the room, and on the other side was the changing area. Straight across was another door. Already there were dozens of guys of all ages getting ready.
"Go through that door, that's where the outfits are. We'll give you your skates when you leave this room. Put your clothes in the bin that has your number on it." The man who led Harry there said quickly, then left to help a little kid put on his skates.
Feeling a little overwhelmed, Harry went through the door the man indicated. Inside, just like at the Pokémon Center, was hundreds of outfits in different styles and colors. Harry picked a one piece, sleeveless outfit and hurriedly went to change. It was dark blue with a jagged white design going from his right shoulder down to his left waist, and around the edges of that were faux gems. Deciding to not mess with his hair (What's the point? It's just gonna get messy again) Harry grabbed his skates and went to the waiting area. There were enough tables and chairs to fit the entire Hogwarts staff and student body in there. Grabbing a bottle of water, Harry sat down to wait.
After twenty minutes, Iriana and Naomi showed up, their skates hanging over their shoulders. Iriana was wearing a single strap dress that went down to mid-thigh. It hugged her waist, but flared out at the skirt. It started out as a soft royal blue, fading as it went down, to white. The top part of her dress was decorated with faux diamonds in elegant swirls. Her hair was done in a tight bun and she had a blue cherry blossom in her hair. Iriana also had a little make-up on, blue eye-shadow, and had glitter on her face and arms.
Naomi's dress was a strapless dress the same length as Iriana's. The main part was black, but at the end of the skirt it was a bright teal and emerald. At the top of the dress was faux diamonds in rows, creating a 'V' pattern. In the middle of that was a thin 'V' the same coloring as the end of her dress. Around her neck was a semi-transparent emerald scarf that hung behind her to her waist, fading to teal. Her hair was done like in a tight bun as well, her flower was behind the opposite ear, an emerald rose. Glitter was on her as well, and her make-up was a soft emerald eye-shadow.
Beside Naomi was Nicky, who had a teal and emerald beanie. The Sharp Claw Pokémon seemed to glare at anyone who started to snicker at it, Harry and Iriana included.
"All we have to do is give our song choices to the operator and we're set to go!" Naomi said happily, dragging her friends to the song coordinator.
After giving their song choices, the friends sat down and watched the big screen that showed the other contestants how they were doing. It was clear about what Naomi said; a lot of people have never been on skates before. But the crowd never once booed or jeered, all they did was laugh and cheer on whoever was skating at the time. Even the skaters laughed at themselves whenever they fell and everyone had a great time.
Naomi and Nicky names' were called and the two put on their skates. "Good luck you two!" Harry called.
"Break a leg!" Iriana shouted after them.
The blue-eye girl laughed, "I hope not, that would hurt!" Harry and Iriana just started laughing with her.
Over the speakers, clips from Naomi's song choice 'Give Me Your Eyes by Brandon Heath' started to play. Being an Ice-type, Sneasel had no trouble gliding over the ice. Naomi on the other hand didn't have that much grace. Though she never fell flat on her face (Nicky made sure of that) she entertained the crowd with her antics. Everyone was cheering and laughing right along with her.
"She's not bad. While not Olympic worthy, I believe the crowd's response is that they like her." Iriana commented, fiddling with her skirt.
"Have you ever skated before?" Harry asked his battle partner.
"A couple times. I've never fallen if that's what you're wondering." She grinned wryly. "What about you? You've really never skated before?"
"Nope, but who knows? I just hope I don't tangle us up in a heap of limbs." Harry joked. He gasped when he turned back to the TV, Iriana copying him. Nicky had just tossed his Trainer high into the air (with her doing flips as well). The Pokémon then started to spin around until he was just a black and red blur. Right before Naomi would've fallen onto the ice, Nicky jumped and caught her right as the song ended.
Silence for a moment, and then everyone started to cheer.
Red-faced and panting, Naomi and Nicky gave a graceful bow to the crowd and then skated off to rest.
"Wow that was incredible!" Iriana breathed out.
Harry gave a whistle, "I thought for sure that Nicky wouldn't get to her in time. Fantastic ending though."
"Would numbers 67 and 68 please come to the ring?" The announcer said over the speakers.
"That's us. Let's go." The emerald-eyed teen said, standing up. They made their way quickly to the ice and stood side by side.
While the announcer said their names and what song they were dancing to, Iriana turned to whisper to Harry. "Just ignore everyone else. It's just you, me and the song. Let the music guide you."
Just before the song started, Harry gave a smirk at Iriana, "You got that from a movie didn't you?"
"Maybe." She smirked back. "Less talky, more dancy!"
(Fireworks by Katy Perry plays)
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Harry did as Iriana told him and let the music move him.
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thing, like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?
As one, the two started swirling around on the ice, during which not once did Harry stumble or fall. 'This is incredible! Almost like when I flew the first time at Hogwarts.' Harry thought.
Do you ever feel already buried deep, six feet under scream but no one seems to hear a thing?
The duo did a jump with a twirl in it, landing on one foot causing the crowd to gasp.
Do you know that there's still a chance for you cause there's a spark in you
Harry grabbed Iriana's hand and whipped her around, making her spin while he skated back to get more space.
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine. Just own the night like the Fourth of July!
Iriana started to spin faster and faster while Harry prepared to do a jump.
Cause baby you're a firework. Come on show 'em what you're worth. Make 'em go 'Oh, oh oh!' As you shoot across the sky-y-y!
Now all Iriana was a bluish blur and Harry did a triple jump, the last one sailing over the girl.
Baby you're a firework. Come on let your colors burst. Make 'em go 'Oh, oh, oh!' You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own
As he landed he started to spin like Iriana, copying her speed exactly. Stopping, the two started to skate around again, this time going backwards, then on one foot.
You don't have to feel like a waste of space. You're original, cannot be replaced. If you only knew what the future holds. After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Doing a sweeping motion with their leg, they started to spin again, this time going at an angle, like a leaning top.
Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed. So you could open one that leads you to the prefect road. Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow. And when it's time, you'll know
The crowd gasped when they jumped as one, did a triple twirl, and then continued to spin like they were
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine. Just own the night like the Fourth of July!
Iriana stopped first and skated over to Harry.
Cause baby you're a firework. Come on show 'em what you're worth. Make 'em go 'Oh, oh, oh!' As you shoot across the sky-y-y
She nimbly dodged her partner's spinning blade, causing the crowd to gasp again.
Baby you're a firework. Come on let yours colors burst. Make 'em go 'oh, oh oh!' You're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-awe
When she got near enough, Harry grabbed her hand and lifted her up over his head and twirled around again.
Boom, boom, boom. Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon. It's always been inside of you, you, you. And now it's time to let it through
(Song ends)
Just as the song ended, he stopped moving, tossed her into the air, and caught her bridal style.
The crowd went absolutely nuts! Panting, Iriana and Harry took in the sight of the standing ovation they earned. Blushing to the roots of their hair, the duo bowed and skated off the ice.
Naomi greeted them with water and a hug, "That was fantastic guys! I've never seen such grace and beauty. And the tricks you two did took my breath away a couple times."
Harry just shrugged, blushing even more, "I just did what Iriana said, let the music move me."
They went back to the waiting area, where the other competitors greeted Harry and Iriana with claps on the back and congrats on a great dance. The time passed swiftly with only a few dancers left. The small group just sat and enjoyed the show.
Finally, it was over and over the intercom "Would all competitors please come to the ice arena. We're about to announce the winners."
It took a few minutes for everyone to get onto the ice, but eventually they were all standing on the ice in front of two judges.
The first one started, "Congratulations to all of you for a fine job. Though you all can't win the top prize." He gestures to an icy blue Egg sitting on a pillow. "You will all get either a Pokémon plushy, whatever kind you want, or a T-shirt with whatever Pokémon you want."
The other judge continued, "After careful consideration, we have decided that the winners of the Glacies Ice Skating Contest are...Harry and Iriana!"
The crowd and other competitors began clapping and cheering for the shell-shocked duo. Naomi just laughed and gently pushed the two forward.
"We won?" Harry questioned.
"We won!" Iriana replied happily.
The judges placed a gold medal with a pair of skates etched on around their necks. They also gave them the Egg, which had been placed in a glass incubator.
"Inside is an Ice-Type Pokémon, though we don't know which one it is." He said, handing it to Iriana. Grinning, she thanked the judge.
"Now that the Ice Skating competition is over, all the other vendors are opened once more! Please enjoy the end of the Festival." Everyone in the arena started to trickle out, some to open up their stalls and others to go to said stalls.
Harry, Iriana and Naomi stood outside the Pokémon Center. "I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow. Didn't you say you wanted to battle Crystal?" Naomi questioned, back into her kimono. Harry and Iriana were back in theirs as well.
"Yup, but we have something we want to ask you." Harry started.
Naomi tilted her head. "Okay, what?"
In answer, the emerald eyed teen handed her the incubator. "We already have six Pokémon each so we can't take any more."
"We want to know that the baby will be taken care of." Iriana added. "If it's with you, we know it'll get a lot of love."
Naomi looked down at the Egg, then back up. "Thanks guys, I promise I'll take good care of it."
The duo grinned, "We know." Harry then gave a big yawn, causing the other two to laugh at him. "I guess we better turn in, it's been a busy day."
"Yeah, we got Crystal's battle tomorrow." Iriana added.
"You two get some shut-eye. I'll wait for you at the entrance to the League." The orange haired girl said and then ran off.