AN: Okay. Poll is closed and it seemed like there was going to be an obvious winner and I'm in superhero mood. So get ready within a month or so to see Fairy Tail superheroes.

"What a brilliant display of battling by Momo." Varon said. Ichigo and the others stopped at a pokemon center and Orihime was watching a fee from Momo's latest talent star. "That brings her to two star medals."

"Sounds like Momo is doing well." Rukia said.

"You better believe it. That girl has some power." All of them looked to the entrance and met Rangiku, Orihime's first rival.

"Rangiku! It's so great to see you again." Orihime said and pulled out her case. "Check it out. I managed to get two medals myself."

"I've heard and that's great." Rangiku said.

"And now we will reveal the location of the next competition. It will be happening in Blumin Town in a couple weeks." Varon said.

"And that's where I'm going to win my third medal." Orihime said.

"Good for you." Ichigo said. "Anyway, time for some training. We need to get ready for that Tachikaze Gym." Ichigo and Absol ran outside for them to do some training.

"I should too. I think this time I'll use Kirlia." Orihime said. Both of them were set to go.

Pokémon!
It's a battle, win or lose
It's the friends you make, it's the road you choose
You've got the right stuff
So make your mind up
Find the courage inside of you
If you're strong you'll survive
And you'll keep your dream alive
Let the battle begin
Pokémon!
Be the best you can be
And find your destiny
It's the master plan
The power's in your hand
Pokémon!

(Ichigo's voice) Psychic for a Psychic

All of them went outside for Ichigo and Orihime to do training for their important battles. Ichigo was getting ready and had Chad to use as a sparring partner. Orihime faced off against Rangiku for the same reason.

"Okay, Orihime. I want to see how far you've come." Rangiku said. "Come on out, Delcatty!"

"Delcatty!"

"Kirlia, let's go!" Orihime said.

"Kirlia!" Kirlia came out with arms crossed and a serious expression that did not go unnoticed by Rangiku.

"Oh my. That Kirlia seems to have an attitude." Rangiku said.

"Sorry." Orihime said as she nervously laughed. "You see, my Kirlia is a male and it isn't like most Kirlia."

"I see. Well, I am interested to see what this Kirlia can do." Rangiku said. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Chad were getting ready for their training as well.

"Hawlucha, come out!"

"Hawlucha!"

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

"Solrock!" Solrock came out and did a little spin.

"Solrock, quit fooling around." Ichigo said and Solrock got serious. "Let's do this. Solrock, let's start by using Fire Spin." Solrock produced the fire and shot it out.

"Dodge it." Chad said and Hawlucha was able to move out of the way.

"Okay, Kirlia, use Vacuum Wave." Orihime said. Kirlia had wind gather around himself and shot the shockwave at Delcatty, but Delcatty was able to dodge it. "Not bad, Kirlia, but let's try again. Only add a spin with the wind in your attack." Kirlia tried again and added the spin to it. While they were battling, Solrock kept his eyes on it.

"Solrock, what are you looking at?" Ichigo said and snapped Solrock back to its senses. "Solrock use Gyro Ball." Solrock spun around and was heading for Hawlucha, but Hawlucha endured the attack.

"Now Kirlia, let's try using Magical Leaf." Orihime said, but Kirlia seemed more focused on Ichigo's battle. "Kirlia, what is it?" Kirlia snapped back and tried to focus on his battle.

"Hold on. Time out here people." Rangiku said and stopped all the battling. "Solrock seems more interested in Orihime's battle and Kirlia seems more interested in Ichigo's battle."

"Now that you mention it, she's right." Rukia said.

"Is that true?" Ichigo asked Solrock, but Solrock seemed a little embarrassed to admit it.

"You guys remember when I said Orihime should raise Solrock? So why don't the two of you just trade pokemon?" Rangiku said.

"Trade?!" Ichigo and Orihime questioned. Rangiku led them all back inside and showed them the trade machine inside.

"That's the trade machine. You both put your pokemon in their pokeballs on either side. You flip the switch and it's done." Rangiku said.

"You make it sound easy." Ichigo said.

"Well, it's not like you're saying goodbye to your pokemon for good. What's the big deal?" Rangiku said.

"It's not as easy as that." Ichigo said. "I made a lot of memories with Solrock and formed a real bond."

"Yeah, but the opposite is for me." Orihime said. "I haven't made many memories with Kirlia, but I know we both have bonded pretty well."

"I understand. You each hold a strong bond with each of your pokemon and it's hard to let any of them go." Rukia said.

"So what are we suppose to do?" Chad said.

"Yeah. We can't deny what Solrock and Kirlia have interests in." Rukia said. "The key to something like this is compatibility in place of the bonds that are formed. We need a way of knowing if the pairings are really compatible with each other. If they aren't, a trade would be pointless."

"A way of seeing if we're really compatible?" Ichigo said. "I got it. What if we tried having a practice battle with the other's pokemon?"

"A practice battle?" Orihime questioned.

"Yeah. You battle with Solrock as if it was a battle in one of the talent stars." Ichigo said. "I'll do the same with Kirlia as if it was a gym battle. Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not exactly on board with the whole trading thing, but I want what's best for Solrock. If that means that it wants to compete in Pokemon Talent Star, I don't want to stand in its way.

"Solrock!" Solrock was really happy to hear Ichigo say that.

"I'm sure you feel the same with Kirlia, right?" Ichigo asked. Orihime looked at Kirlia and Kirlia looked at Orihime to see if that was true.

"Yeah." Orihime said as she smiled. "Of course I want what's best for Kirlia. So let's do it. Let's have a practice battle with each other's pokemon."

"Sounds like a good idea." Rangiku said. "Orihime, I'll be your opponent and we'll see what Solrock can really do."

"Ichigo, I don't mind being your opponent for this little practice battle." Rukia offered.

"Thanks. So let's do this." Ichigo said. Having decided to have a practice battle, all four of them faced each other with Ichigo using Kirlia and Orihime using Solrock.

"Cryogonal, I need your help!" Rukia said.

"Cry!"

"Let me introduce a new pokemon. Let's go, Salandit!" Rangiku said and showed a new pokemon.

"Salandit!"

"That's a new one." Orihime said.

"I thought I give you an edge. Solrock has the advantage with Salandit being a fire and poison-type." Rangiku said. "Let's get this battle started. Salandit use Flame Burst." Salandit shot a fireball from its tail.

"Solrock, counter that with Gyro Ball." Orihime said. Solrock spun around and was able to deflect the flames. "Now use it to attack." Solrock continued spinning and slammed against Salandit.

"Our turn. Cryogonal use Aurora Beam." Rukia said and Cryogonal fired the beam.

"Kirlia use Protect and then go into Magical Leaf." Ichigo said. Kirlia formed the barrier and stopped the attack. Then, she formed the energy scythes and shot them towards Cryogonal and Cryogonal got hit. "Now use Vacuum Wave." Kirlia formed the wind around himself and unleashed the shockwave with Cryogonal getting hit again.

"Now use Fire Spin!" Orihime said.

"Dodge it and let's give Solrock a little Sweet Scent." Rangiku said. Solrock unleashed the spiral flame, but Salandit jumped over it. Salandit unleashed the sweet aroma and Solrock was acting like it lost balance. "Now use Double Slap." Salandit jumped up and slapped Solrock around a few times.

"Cryogonal use Rapid Spin." Rukia said. Cryogonal spun around and tackled Kirlia.

"Come on, Kirlia. Don't give up.' Ichigo cheered.

"You can do it, Solrock." Orihime said. Both of them kept the battling going and for an instant, their hearts were as one.

"Now use Psychic." Ichigo said.

"Use Confusion." Orihime said. Both of them used their psychic attacks and lifted Salandit and Cryogonal in the air. Both of them were sent back and slid against the ground.

"Okay, that's enough." Rukia said. "I think we've seen all that we need to see. I guess it's all up to the two you."

"So what's it going to be?" Chad asked.

"I think I already know the answer." Ichigo said as he turned to Orihime. "It does seem pretty obvious. Orihime, I think you and Solrock were meant to battle together in the Ultimate Talent Star."

"Thanks Ichigo and the same can be said for you and Kirlia in the Unova League." Orihime said. So that settled the matter. They might have caught their pokemon for themselves, but it would seem they really caught it for the other. With the matter settled, Orihime and Ichigo decided to make it official as they went back to the trade machine.

"You ready?" Ichigo asked.

"I am if you are." Orihime said.

"Let's do it. Solrock return." Ichigo said.

"Kirlia return." Orihime said as the two of them brought them back in their pokeballs and placed them on the machine. "Here we go." She said as she reached the lever, but she was pleasantly surprised when Ichigo placed his hand over it.

"Let's do it together." Ichigo said with a slight blush coming over Orihime. Both of them pulled down on the lever. Some static went through the pokeballs and went into the machine. They saw the shadows of Kirlia and Solrock being switched and they came out the other side.

"Let's see if it worked." Orihime said.

"Good idea." Ichigo said. Both of them tossed out their pokemon and showed it was a great success. "Kirlia, I know you and I are going to do great in the Unova League."

"Kirlia!"

"Solrock, we'll be the same in the Ultimate Talent Star." Orihime said.

"Solrock!"

It might be hard to trade away a friend, but sometimes you need to think what's best for them. Now, our heroes have a better understanding of the bond they share with their pokemon and are looking forward to having those bonds grow even stronger.

To Be Continued….