Our heroes arrived in Cian Town so Orihime could take part in the talent star. While getting ready, Ichigo has decided to take part with Solrock and Orihime has met Rangiku. Both have put on a great show, but we're about to find out if Orihime has what it takes herself.

I wanna be the very best

Like no one ever was

To catch them is my real test

To train them is my cause

Pokemon

Gotta catch'em all, it's you and me

Pokemon

I know it's my destiny

Pokemon

Yeah, you're my best friend

In a world we must defend

Pokemon

Gotta catch'em all

Gotta catch'em all

Gotta catch'em all

Pokemon

(Orihime's voice) Getting Delcatty on Stage

Orihime was called to the stage for it was her turn to go. She was actually nervous, but she tried to be what Rangiku told her. She needed to be calm and confident.

"Here we go. Roselia, let's do this!" Orihime said as she called out her choice.

"Roselia!"

"It's time to dance, Roselia!" Orihime said. Orihime was able to get permission for music. It started up and Orihime started dancing. Roselia twirled around and did a couple grand jetés. Roselia put some grace and style in her movements and the audience was loving it.

"That is not something you see every day. That Roselia has beautiful movements." Varon said.

"Roselia, time for the grand finish with Stun Spore." Orihime said. Roselia jumped up with a spin and sprinkled the spores around. The sparkles from them added some allurement to Roselia. Orihime got under Roselia and caught it with them posing as they held out an arm.

"Wonderful! Truly wonderful." Varon said as he clapped with the audience. "Let's see what her score is." Orihime's score dialed up and she wondered what it would be. "Orihime scores a 43. That's not a bad score at all." It was such huge relief to Orihime to get a score like that. "That's the last performance. We'll take some time off to see who shall move to the second round." Orihime went back to the waiting room and the others were talking.

"Orihime, you did great." Rukia said.

"Roselia was awesome too." Ichigo said.

"Thanks guys." Orihime said. "Although this huge weight on me won't go away. I don't know what it is."

"It's just anxiety." Rangiku said as she came over. "It's always nerve wracking waiting for the results. Only eight of the contestants can move to the next round."

"Only eight?! The odds are stacked pretty high." Chad said.

"Perhaps, but we all got some good scores." Ichigo said. "I'm sure it will be fine."

"Okay. Here are the lucky eight that are moving to round two." Varon announced. All of them looked to the screen and saw the eight showmen and show-women and it showed all three of them were in.

"Yes!" Ichigo said.

"You both did great out there for your first time." Rukia said.

"Yeah, but the next part is the battling stage and that's where I rule." Ichigo said. "First, we battle here and then it's the Sakanda Gym." When Rangiku heard that part, she didn't seem to like it at all.

"We're both going to do great. I can tell." Orihime said.

"Hang on." Rangiku said and she sounded frustrated. "You're going for the Sakanda Gym?"

"Yeah." Ichigo said as he didn't see the problem.

Then, why the heck are you here?" Rangiku said. "This place is for serious trainers that want to be here. If you want to go to Sakanda Gym, you don't belong here."

"Next, we'll set the matches for the second round." Varon said. The pictures were shuffled around and it showed Rangiku and Ichigo were facing each other in the first match.

"It will be my pleasure to toss you out." Rangiku said as she walked out for the battle and left them all confused as to her change of personality. The battles started up and Ichigo and Rangiku were set to go. Rukia and Chad went up to the stands to watch with Absol and Sylveon.

"It's time to start the second half." Varon said. "This half is nothing, but battle. You have no time limit. You must also use the pokemon you registered. That means this is one-on-one. Whenever you are ready, you may begin!"

"Solrock, let's go!" Ichigo said.

"Solrock!" Rangiku pulled out her pokeball and gave it a kiss.

"Delcatty, let's do this!"

"Delcatty!"

"Let's do this, Solrock. Let's start out with Fire Spin." Ichigo said. Solrock unleashed the flame and it came at Delcatty.

"Go, Delcatty." Rangiku said. Delcatty jumped through the swirl and it was impressive. "Now let's use Iron Tail."

"Del!" Delcatty's tail turned to iron and slammed it against Solrock.

"Impressive. Delcatty used Solrock's own attack to make itself look more amazing." Varon said.

"Now use Disarming Voice." Rangiku said. Delcatty howled out the heart beam and blasted Solrock.

"Don't give up. Solrock use Gyro Ball." Ichigo said. Solrock spun around and was able to slam against Delcatty. "Gyro Ball again."

"Delcatty, counter that with Iron Tail." Rangiku said. Both of them used their attacks and they collided against each other. However, Delcatty was strong and pushed Solrock back.

"A strong collision, but Delcatty seemed to have been stronger." Varon said.

"Now let's use Double Slap." Rangiku said. Delcatty slapped against Solrock with its tail. Might not be that effective, but still doing some damage.

"This isn't good. Solrock is getting creamed." Ichigo said. "Solrock use Confusion and push Delcatty back." Solrock used the attack and was able to push Delcatty back into the wall. "We've got to go for broke. Solrock can't hold on much longer. Solrock use Solar Beam."

"Sol…" Solrock was charging up the attack.

"Ichigo isn't wasting any time now as Solrock charges up that Solar Beam." Varon said.

"Is he serious? It will take too long to charge." Rukia said.

"Hurry, Solrock." Chad said.

"Absol/Sylveon!"

"Too little, too late." Rangiku said. "Delcatty use Disarming Voice." Delcatty shot out the attack again and Solrock got caught in it. "Finish this with Iron Tail." Delcatty charged in and slammed its tail against Solrock with Solrock hitting the wall. That marked the end of the battle.

"It looks like Solrock is unable to battle. That means that Rangiku is moving on." Varon said. After the battle, everyone went into the waiting room and rewarding Solrock for the hard work.

"You did great out there, Solrock. It did help us grow some strength." Ichigo said.

"Yeah. It was fun to see you out there while it lasted." Orihime said.

"She's right." All of them turned around to see Rangiku. "Solrock is tough. Sorry about what I said earlier. It's just that I love these talent stars and hearing others talk about doing more than these makes me feel like they're not taking it serious."

"I understand. This means a lot to you and you don't want people to look down on it." Ichigo said. "The thing is, this isn't even my thing to begin with."

"The only reason Ichigo entered was because Solrock wanted to do this." Orihime said.

"Solrock?" Rangiku asked and thought that was interesting that Ichigo wanted to do gym battles, but Solrock competed in this. "I know. Orihime, how about you take care of Solrock instead?"

"Me? But Solrock is Ichigo's pokemon." Orihime said.

"It's just a suggestion. Anyway, you better get ready. It's you in me in the next battle, Orihime." Rangiku said and Orihime got ready for the toughest battle she's had yet. Orihime battled hard and was able to move on, but she soon came face with Rangiku.

"It's time for match five where we have two lovely ladies. We have Orihime and Rangiku." Varon said. "Remember to play nice. Let's begin!"

"Roselia, here we go!" Orihime said.

"Delcatty, one more time." Rangiku said.

"Roselia!"

"Delcatty!"

"Delcatty's a fast one." Ichigo said as he watched in the stands with the others. "If Orihime uses Stun Spore, it should be easier."

"I think Rangiku is prepared for that." Rukia said.

"Roselia, start out with Poison Sting." Orihime said. Roselia shot out poison needles at Delcatty.

"Hit them back with Iron Tail." Rangiku said. Delcatty's tail became iron and slammed it against the needles like a bat with a baseball. "Now go." Delcatty charged in and slammed its tail against Delcatty.

"Roselia, are you okay?" Orihime asked and Roselia was able to shake it off. "Delcatty is so fast. We've got to slow it down. Roselia use Stun Spore." Roselia unleashed the orange power from the flowers.

"Disarming Voice!" Rangiku said. Delcatty unleashed the heart beam and it pushed through the spores. "Now aim for Roselia." Delcatty shot out the blast and Roselia got hit.

"Amazing. Delcatty used Disarming Voice to steer clear of that Stun Spore and blasted Roselia." Varon said.

"Don't give up. Roselia use Magical Leaf." Orihime said. Roselia kept fighting and unleashed the attack.

"Dodge it and use Double Slap." Rangiku said. Delcatty flipped over the attack and charged at Roselia and slapped it against Roselia.

"Roselia, grab Delcatty." Orihime said. Roselia was able to grab Delcatty by the tail. "Now use Magical Leaf." Roselia was able to aim and blasted Delcatty and had it slide against the floor.

"Ooh! That had to have hurt." Varon said.

"Wow! It's actually hard to believe this is her first time, but I'm not going easy." Rangiku said. "Delcatty use Disarming Voice."

"Roselia use Poison Sting." Orihime said. Both of them used their attacks and the two of them collided and caused an explosion. Orihime waited for the smoke to clear away, but Delcatty was gone. "Where did Delcatty go?"

"Delcatty use Iron Tail!" Rangiku said. Orihime looked up and saw Delcatty came down and slammed its tail against Roselia and Roselia was taken out.

"What a shame. Roselia is unable to battle. So Delcatty is the winner and Rangiku is moving to the finals." Varon said. The audience cheered for Rangiku, but Orihime and her friends were upset about her lost.

"Poor, Orihime." Chad said.

"She should be proud. She did better than I thought she would." Ichigo said and all of them agreed. Roselia was really upset that it let Orihime down.

"Roselia, it will be okay." Orihime said.

"You were amazing, Orihime." Rangiku said as she walked over and held out her hand. "I wish you the best of luck in the future."

"Thanks so much." Orihime said as she shook Rangiku's hand. It was a splendid show and in the end, Rangiku won it.

"Let's give a big hand for Rangiku as she won the star medal!" Varon said as he rewarded her the medal with a red diamond in it. Rangiku held it up with the audience cheering for her. When the competition ended, Rangiku was parting way with Orihime and the others.

"You were amazing, Rangiku. You're already halfway to the Ultimate Talent Star." Rukia said.

"Thank you and I'm glad I got to meet all of you." Rangiku said.

"Rangiku, I'm actually hoping to meet you again." Orihime said. "I'm going to work hard and I want to be a great show-women like you."

"I'm looking forward to seeing that. Farewell." Rangiku said as she hit the road.

"Looks like you got yourself a rival." Ichigo said.

"Rival?" Orihime questioned.

"Someone to push you to do your best when they strive for the same goal." Ichigo said. "We'll see Rangiku again and you'll be even better than you were today." Orihime was glad to hear that and she was going to do just that.

Even though Orihime's first talent star ended in defeat, she's gained a new friend and her first rival in Rangiku. Now it's off to the Sakanda Gym for Ichigo to win his fourth badge.

To Be Continued….