Gardevoir stood in the ring, taking a deep breath and hoping to get this over with fast. Her heart was racing a mile a minute and she was not completely confident in her abilities. Sure, Gallade had told her several times that she was stronger than she believed and that he admired her talents, but she still had trouble casting aside her doubts.

Either way, it was too late to turn back as her opponent rose up, Gardevoir's eyes going wide with terror. Like Machoke, she had never been in a serious fight in her life and now here she was standing face-to-face with what she could only assume was her polar opposite. This woman was a hulking dinosaur-like figure with large rat-like ears and a horn atop her head. Her skin was light-blue save for her lower belly, breasts and chin, which were white. With spikes going along her back, this dinosaur was known as Nidoqueen.

Seeing that Gardevoir's opponent had such a tough physique, Gallade looked a little worried as Machoke noticed this, asking, "Is that fear in your eyes?" Gallade shaking his head and sporting a more serious look remarking, "No, I was just shocked is all!"

He then noticed a similar-looking being with purple skin and a longer horn exclaiming, "Don't go easy on her just because she's a student, okay, sis!?" Nidoqueen rolling her eyes and remarking, "Of course I'm not going easy on her, stupid!" the brother being Nidoking.

Gardevoir blinked and said, "So your brother's here to watch you too," Nidoqueen sighing, "Yeah, though unlike your brother, he does it because it's his job," Nidoking remarking, "That's not true! I care about your health and well-being!" Nidoqueen snickering as Gardevoir suddenly realized the two were just teasing each-other and did not really have a bad relationship.

With all said and done, Nidoqueen got ready before rushing at Gardevoir, the girl unsure of how to respond as the dinosaur sent her claws toward her, Gardevoir instinctively swaying to the side to avoid the attack. The movements were graceful, but only because she had taught herself to always dodge like this. Her facial expressions made it clear that she was nowhere near as calm as the movements made her seem.

However, after she avoided the attack, Nidoqueen had left herself wide open as Gallade spat, "HIT HER WHILE SHE'S DISTRACTED!" Gardevoir nodding and taking her brother's advice, sending a back-handed slap to Nidoqueen's cheek.

Unfortunately, the dinosaur-rat's body was just as strong as it looked so not only did this deal next to no damage to her, Gardevoir ended up taking in a light pain to her hand as she whimpered, backing up and stroking the spot she had used.

"Geez, girl, I didn't think you were actually as delicate as you look," Nidoqueen grunted, not even feeling the slap as Gardevoir whined, "Gallade, I can't do this!" Gallade sighing, "Don't say that. Remember, if physical attacks don't work, try internally damaging your opponent."

Gardevoir took a while to realize what he meant before remembering him teaching her how to harm an opponent on the inside, the girl nodding and saying, "Right."

Nidoqueen charged at her again and said, "Good to see you haven't lost your cool just yet. I'd hate to wipe the floor with a wimp," Gardevoir putting on a more serious look as Nidoqueen attempted to grab her, the girl once again swaying to the side and gracefully dodging her, grabbing hold of the dinosaur's arm and with both hands and using them to twist her wrist.

"Oh, I get it now," Machoke said with a grin, "If she can't harm her skin, she can at least harm her bones, right?" Gallade nodding and saying, "Yep, that's the plan," Blaziken sighing, "I hate to burst both your bubbles, but this doesn't seem to be working."

The boys started to panic when they noticed what the chicken meant. While this did seem to be slightly more effective than her slap earlier, Nidoqueen still did not seem to feel any pain as she proceeded to lift up her free arm, pulling in the arm being twisted as a means of bringing Gardevoir closer so she could connect a hard punch to the girl's face, causing her to back up.

No one could believe what they were seeing. Gardevoir had only taken in one punch and she was already coughing up blood, the girl holding out her hand to catch some of the droplets, her eyes going wide as she breathed heavily. As if this was not bad enough, Nidoqueen still did not seem the least bit weakened.

"I don't get it," Machoke uttered, "I'm not an expert or anything, but shouldn't Nidoqueen have taken in a bit more damage to her arm by pulling it inward like that?" Blaziken nodding and replying, "Yes, I'm sure she did, but Gardevoir's not strong enough for it to make that much of a difference," Gallade glaring at her until the chicken sighed, "I'm just telling it like it is. No offence, but your sister is nowhere near as powerful as you are."

"No, you're wrong," Gallade remarked, Machoke saying, "Look, I like your sister too, but..." Gallade shooting him a scowl and stating, "I'm telling you, she's a lot stronger than she looks right now! She's not even unleashing her full power yet! You'll see! When it happens, you'll be amazed!"

Blaziken and Machoke were not even sure how to respond to this. On one hand, Gallade was her brother and likely knew her better than anyone else, but on the other hand, if Gardevoir really had such power, why was she not using it?

Gardevoir seemed lack even more confidence than Machoke and Blaziken right now. Whatever this great power was, she did not seem to know of its existence either. Physical attacks had done next to nothing and trying to deal internal damage was not much of an improvement. As if things could not get any worse, one hit, something her brother could have easily shrugged off, had caused her to bleed. It was only natural that the girl would be terrified out of her mind right now.

"I hate to beat you so easily, but I have a job to do and I doubt any of the villains on Earth would show you sympathy," Nidoqueen said, folding her arms, "so please, I beg of you, don't take this personally," the dinosaur charging toward Gardevoir once more with her elbow pointed forward, the girl closing her eyes and screaming, "NO!" holding up her hands to block the incoming strike.

Everyone stared in absolute shock as Gardevoir's manoeuvre had actually worked. Nidoqueen was applying all of her might and yet somehow, Gardevoir had actually managed to hold her back. However, the people watching could not help but notice a violet aura surrounding her hands, Gardevoir opening one eye to see why she had not been sent flying yet, her other eye following as both were wide open in absolute shock.

As if this could not get any stranger, Gardevoir proceeded to force Nidoqueen away from her, the dinosaur's back running into the turnbuckle. The girl pursed her lip as Gallade exclaimed, "SIS, THAT WAS AWESOME! KEEP IT UP!" Blaziken and Machoke staring in shock, Machoke's shock turning to excitement as he rose his fist, shouting, "YEAH, DON'T STOP!"

Gardevoir's confidence returned just a little bit. Strangely enough, she had no clue how she had pulled that off, but right now, she had a promise to fulfil and she would not fail without trying her hardest.

With that in mind, she held up a defensive stance as Nidoqueen smirked, saying, "Well, looks like you got some fight in you after all," the dinosaur once again rushing in recklessly, Blaziken saying, "At least now Gardevoir can finally take advantage of Nidoqueen's sloppy fighting style," the girl not dodging but allowing Nidoqueen to close in on her, sending a palm punch hard into her midsection. Nidoqueen's eyes widened as the blow provided enough force to send her back a bit, the dinosaur-rat actually feeling pain this time.

Everyone was truly amazed as Gardevoir had stopped bleeding at the mouth, the girl taking a deep breath and smiling, letting down light tears and sniffing, "I might actually be able to do this," Nidoqueen barking, "Don't act like you've won yet!"

The dinosaur-rat once again charged toward the girl, Gardevoir ready to end this as she closed her eyes, taking a deep breath and keeping her palm open. She remembered a move that Gallade had taught her, a powerful finisher that she could actually use. It was the only advanced move she could pull off, but she knew it would be enough.

With that in mind, she waited for just the right moment as she propelled herself off the mat, shouting, "MOON..." kicking just slightly above Nidoqueen's chest and actually managing to catch her off-guard before allowing herself to fly past the dinosaur, pressing her arm right up against the rat's neck, her eyes wide with shock as Gardevoir ended with the word, "HOOK!" pulling Nidoqueen downward until her back hit the mat hard, the dinosaur-rat's eyes wide with shock as she was out cold.

Machoke bit his lip, tears welling up in his eyes as a big smile crossed his face, the boy exclaiming, "WAY TO GO, GARDEVOIR!" everyone else truly amazed by this as Blaziken smirked, saying, "You were right. Your sister's good, though she was cutting that a little too close, don't you think?" Gallade shrugging and replying, "Yeah, not sure why, but she always waits a long time to use that power. I always figured it was to lower her opponent's guard and let them waste their energy on her weak state."

The sad truth was that Gallade was way off. This was not a means of deceiving the opponent as Gardevoir was not knowledgeable enough of her power to use it for that reason. In fact, she had absolutely no idea she had it and even now, she was secretly wondering where all that strength had come from. Even so, she could not have been happier right now. This guaranteed that she and her brother would be fighting on Earth, even if she was hoping Gallade could handle all the dirty work for her.

With all said and done, the girl exited the ring, Gallade giving her a big hug while Machoke and Blaziken patted her on the back. Riolu took a deep breath and said, "She certainly has Kirlia's power, but she clearly doesn't know how to use it yet," Nidoking asking, "Do you think we should keep her here for another month?" the dog shaking his head and replying, "It seems like a good idea, but rules are rules. She passed the final exam, so it would be unfair to keep her from returning to Earth."

After a few more matches, it was finally time for the four final students to go up and give it their all. Machoke was trembling, feeling beyond nervous as Blaziken gave him thumbs up saying, "Come on, man, I know you got this."

Gardevoir nodded and said, "If I can do it, you can too," Machoke laughing nervously and sighing, "Right," grinning and nodding, the boy feeling a little bit more confident in himself. After all, he had defeated a villain under an injury. If he could pull that off, how could he possibly lose to someone at least twenty years older than him?

With that, the boy waited for his opponent, thinking, 'Who could it be? I hope it's not Graveler! Please don't let it be Graveler!' the piece of the mat rising up to reveal quite possibly the biggest shock anyone could ever see. Even Riolu was surprised to see this man standing there right now, a man with four arms, blue skin and white fish lips.

"Oh my god," Blaziken uttered, Gallade asking, "Is that-?" Gardevoir adding, "They look similar to each-other," Machoke blinking, his eyes widening, everyone nodding in understanding. After all, his father had a stellar reputation and if Machoke was going up against him, one could only imagine how bad this could be.

However, Machoke did not seem all too afraid as he pointed at the man before him, barking, "HEY, WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN!? DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW WORRIED MOM'S BEEN ABOUT YOU!?" the man retorting, "WHAT WAY IS THAT TO TALK TO YOUR FATHER AFTER SO LONG!?"

Everyone stared in confusion as Machoke seemed more annoyed than terrified, the boy sighing, "Dad, you left us two months ago without saying anything. At first we thought it was another one of your business trips, but since when do business trips last more than a week?" Machamp sighing, "I'm sorry to worry you both like that, but, see, I had a feeling I'd have to face you in combat to prepare you to face evil someday and I wanted to be ready, so I went off to train somewhere," everyone nodding, figuring this was certainly a good reason until Machoke sighed, "Do you think I'm stupid?"

Everyone was confused by this response. Was this ignorance or denial?

It seemed Machoke was in the right state of mind when he smirked, saying, "Knowing you, you probably just wanted a vacation from parenting and decided to head off to Earth so you can spend time in Hawaii, didn't you?" Machamp's eyes widening, his face beet red as he remarked, "No, of course not!"

Riolu face-palmed and groaned, "He's still a terrible liar after all these years," everyone else in the area giving dumbfounded looks. This man was the greatest hero of his time?

"I hate to say it, but your son's got a point," Riolu grunted, folding his arms, "While you've been off having the time of your life, evil has reared its ugly head again and we all got our butts kicked while you didn't even attempt to help us," Machamp remarking, "Well, if the new villains dealt with you so easily, what chance could I possibly have?" the students all in utter shock at this man's behaviour.

The man then took a deep breath and turned to his son saying, "Listen, son, it's true. I went off to have a vacation the month I left, but I was planning to return on the second week. However, it was this time that I'd heard that villains were starting to run rampant and that my friends couldn't stop them. I figured the Hero Planet government would start training a new generation of heroes, so I spent the last month-and-a-half preparing myself to face you in battle. I even paid one of the officials to make sure I would be your opponent no matter when you chose to go up or what ring you picked."

Machoke could see in the man's eyes that this was actually true. With that in mind, panic filled him as he spat, "OH NO, I HAVE TO FIGHT THE WORLD CHAMPION!?" the others barking, "NOW YOU SEE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE SITUATION!?"

Machoke ran to the side of the ring and barked, "Please, Mister Riolu, sir, he cheated to become my opponent! Surely you can pick someone else!" Riolu sighing, "I'm sorry, but as long as he's from our generation and he's your opponent, then it's official," Machoke letting down light tears as Machamp smirked, saying, "It is nice to see you at least realize how serious this is, but stop crying, boy."

Machoke looked up at him, the man folding his arms and adding, "The battles on Earth are far worse than what you will face today. I may have spent the last month-and-a-half training, but I have weakened just like my friends have over the years. If you fought me in my prime, I'd tell you to high-tail it and run, but I'm certain you'll stand a chance against me now, even if I am in tip-top shape for this match. Don't look at me as the man who bested the greatest villains of all time back in the day but instead look at me as a really strong sparring partner."

Machoke let out a sigh and remarked, "That speech wasn't as helpful as you think it was, but I do see your point," Blaziken grinning and giving Machoke thumbs up saying, "Come on, man, you won't know unless you try," Gardevoir and Gallade nodding as the boy took a deep breath, stating, "Alright, I'm ready."

However, Machoke still was not fully confident, but he knew it was too late now. Still, he certainly did not wish to spend another month and if he forfeited, he knew that would be the same as losing and that would have surely resulted in him failing to graduate. He just wished he could have gotten someone else as his opponent. Even Riolu would have been fine.

But while Machoke wished this match was not going on, everyone else was extremely focused on seeing how this would turn out. Even the other three students and their opponents had put their matches on hold to witness this spectacle, knowing it could very well be the last time these two would ever face each-other in combat.

As the fight began, Machoke did not even hesitate to rush at his father, Machamp smirking as the boy sent a punch toward his face, Machamp blocking it with one hand and using the lower arm to punch his son in the gut, Machoke's eyes widening as he knelt down, clutching his tummy while his father walked behind him, wrapping his lower arms around the boy's neck while using his upper arms to hold his head in place.

"Oh my god, a four-armed sleeper hold," Blaziken uttered, her eyes wide with fear, "Two arms are bad enough with that move," Gallade saying, "Wow, he really is serious about this," Machoke already starting to lose his breath when suddenly, he remembered something very important, his eyes widening.

With that, the boy slowly rose his hands, placing them firmly against his father's lower arms as Machamp said, "All you're doing is adding to the pain, son," Machoke smirking and asking, "Am I?"

Everyone stared in confusion when the boy started to rub his fingers lightly against his father's skin. Machamp blinked, biting his lower lip as light tears ran down his face, the man breaking out into hysterics and loosening his grip as Machoke proceeded to lift his arms up further, rubbing his fingers against his father's armpits until he finally let go, the boy proceeding to deliver a fierce karate chop to Machamp's face as he backed up, still laughing a bit.

"Something I haven't forgotten over the years if how ticklish you are," Machoke said with a childish grin, everyone staring in shock as Blaziken uttered, "I can't believe it," Gardevoir squeaking, "Way to go, Machoke!" the boy taking a deep breath and saying, "I still got another ten seconds until you stop feeling it, so here goes."

Machamp was still laughing while holding his sides, shouting through laughter, "OH NO!" Machoke rushing at him and grabbing hold of his father's arm, swinging him toward the turnbuckle as the man ran head-first into it, his face now in a bit of pain as he groaned, his laughter finally stopping as he took a deep breath, shaking his head and turning toward his son with a look of anger before barking, "THAT WAS UNFAIR, YOU STUPID POO-POO HEAD!"

Machoke simply gave him a smug look and remarked, "Just admit I'm a tactical genius," as Riolu sighed, "Like father like son."

Machamp let out a sigh and patted his cheeks a couple of times, remembering he had to be serious, Machoke's sudden burst of confidence leaving him almost instantly when he saw his father get serious again. Machoke was no expert on fighting and there was no way Machamp was going to try the same tactic again, especially now that the boy knew a way out of it.

He did not have much time to think of a way to keep his advantage, though, as Machamp rushed at him, saying, "You may have gotten out of that one, but try countering this," the man sending both of his lower fists at Machoke, the boy instinctively holding out his own hands to block the incoming punches.

Unfortunately, this was what Machamp was hoping he would do as the man used his top arms to send two karate chops into the boy's shoulders, Machoke crying out in pain. With his guard dropped, he was now wide open as Machamp smirked and proceeded to send a flurry of punches into the boy's face and chest. Because he was using all four of his arms, Machoke was unable to retaliate as everyone stared at this, scared for the boy's well-being.

"Machamp really is something else," Gallade uttered, Blaziken sighing, "I want Machoke to win, but maybe his dad was wrong about him standing a chance."

Gardevoir shook her head with a serious look and said, "I believe he can do this," Gallade's fear turning to confidence. If Gardevoir truly believed he could win, there was no doubt in his mind that the boy could pull through somehow.

With that, Gallade spat, "COME ON, MACHOKE, LOOK FOR AN OPENING!" Machoke shifting his eyes around thinking, 'I don't see one,' before noticing Machamp start to slow down, his eyes widening as he smirked, grabbing hold of two incoming punches, raising his father's fists up to block two more punches, thus causing the man to hurt himself.

Machamp's eyes went wide as he cried out in pain, blowing on the hands that were used to take the force of his punches, Machoke taking full advantage of this, remembering a move he had picked up on during his training. The boy reached his arms between each pair of arms and wrapping them around his father, lifting him up and leaning backwards, slamming his head hard into the mat thus performing a perfect German Suplex.

Everyone cheered for the boy, his eyes widening as he thought, 'They're actually cheering for me!' Riolu thinking, 'He's finally feeling it, the thrill of the fight. Maybe he does have the potential to carry on the family legacy after all,' Machamp slowly rising to his feet and rubbing his head saying, "I'm proud of you son. It took me months to figure out how to perform something like that, but this isn't over yet."

The crowd went silent as the man rushed at Machoke, the boy attempting to strike only only for Machamp to block the incoming attack, shifting behind his son and reaching his arms under the boy's shoulders, propelling himself off the mat and raising his son high above the ring, everyone staring in shock as Blaziken uttered, "Oh no, he's going to use that move, isn't he?"

Everyone stared in absolute horror as Machamp flipped Machoke upside-down just like the boy had done to Beedrill. Unfortunately, because he had all four arms, this would be a lot more devastating and much more difficult to escape from, the man using his upper hands to lock Machoke's legs in place while using his lower hands to lock Machoke's arms. He then wrapped his ankles around the boy's neck and shouted, "SEE IF YOU CAN SURVIVE THIS, OUR FAMILY'S ULTIMATE FINISHING MOVE, THE MUSCLE TOMBSTONE!"

However, just as he was about to descend, his eyes widened as he suddenly released his hold on Machoke, the boy blinking but not questioning this for a second. He now had the advantage and there was no way he was going to lose this. As such, the boy grabbed hold of his father's ankles, using all his might to reverse their positions, Machamp's head now facing the mat. Machoke proceeded to lower his arms so he had them wrapped around his father's torso, Riolu uttering, "He's learned that move too?"

Machamp was unable to respond as Machoke proceeded to lift his legs under the man's shoulders, wrapping them around his upper body before barking, "ULTIMATE DRIVER!" sending Machamp's head hard into the mat, all going silent as the boy released his hold on the man, Machamp's eyes rolling to the back of his head as he coughed up a bit of blood, his back falling hard against the mat as everyone stared, no one making a sound.

Machoke was breathing heavily as he looked down at his father thinking, 'I knew he didn't have enough energy left to pull the Muscle Tombstone off, but that was still scary.'

Thus Riolu nodded his head before exclaiming, "There's no doubt about it! Machoke has defeated Machamp and has graduated from Hero School!" the area breaking out into heavy cheers and applause, Machoke feeling a strange rush from all of this attention. Riolu was right, he had finally felt the thrill of the fight and now he felt more than ready to take on any evil that threatened Earth.

"YOU ROCK, MACHOKE!" Blaziken exclaimed, Gardevoir letting down light tears, sniffing, "I'm just happy he's okay."

Gallade shouted, "YOU THE MAN!" Machoke smiling before remembering how critical his father's state was, the boy looking down and asking, "Are you okay?" Machamp coughing a bit, his eyes returning to their normal position as the man took many deep breaths, uttering, "I'm better than okay. I'm proud, proud of my son."

Machoke let out a sigh of relief and asked, "Want me to escort you to the nurse's office?" the man chuckling lightly and saying, "That sounds like a plan."

And with all said and done, the other three fights commenced and were over with soon, none of them generating the same amount of excitement that Machoke's match had. This had certainly been a successful day and Machoke felt more confident in himself than ever before.