Hello again, TheEnigmatic97 here. Well, this is a big one. This chapter is a collaboration between me and Minios0903, and he did an amazing job despite it being his first time to write up something. The story is already near the 10000 view count, thanks a lot.
Now for this chapter: It's time.
So without further ado,
'Performances'
DISCLAIMER: This chapter contains lyrics to songs that neither me or Minios0903 own. Credits to the original composers and singers. And oh, I don't own Pokémon. (Kinda forgot to place disclaimers on the earlier chapters, oh well.)
The auditorium's lights were dimmed to signal that the show will start in five minutes. There was no tension whatsoever in the theater, instead, you could feel the hype relevant to the event that is about to start. The group is seated on the front row along with Professor Sycamore, who arrived before they reached their reserved seats.
-Lumiose City Auditorium, Main Theater, 18:55-
"So when did you two get together?" Shauna asked the raven-haired trainer.
"It's been a week since." Ash replied "And things just got more fun after."
"Kinda funny since you got together after winning the conference." Tierno commented
"If you saw his smile when he lifted that trophy." Clemont said "then add a slight tinge of pink on his cheeks, then you got it."
"So how many Pokémon you got from your travels, Ash?" Trevor asked
"Umm, if you really want to know," Ash replied "Kinda irrelevant to tonight, but let me recall... I got about 67, including the 30 Tauros I have. I hope that answers your question."
"Thanks" Trevor said "but I guess you should add one more to that roster."
"What?" Ash wondered
Bonnie immediately answered, picking up what Trevor meant "He did not catch another Pokémon last week, Trevor."
"Okay, guys." Ash said "What do you guys really mean?"
"Oh, Ash." Shauna replied while pointing at a picture of Serena projected on screen"You may have not caught a Pokémon last week, but you caught her heart."
"Yeah, yeah." Ash replied while chuckling along with his partner Pokémon, then a frown suddenly appeared on his face, causing some concern.
"Pikapika?" (Are you okay?) (A/N: Daijoubu ka? Lel, the syllables match.) Pikachu asked its trainer
"I guess I'm kinda nervous for her." Ash replied
"I remember Serena's concern for you everytime you have battles." Clemont said "I guess, that's the effect of having a mutual relationship."
"And you will like it when you have one." Bonnie immediately said causing every to laugh
"But yeah, I need to be strong too." Ash said "Just like when I'm in a battle."
"The show will start in one minute. Please stand by."
(A/N: For this section, I'd like to thank Mr. Google Translate for an amazing job doing translations I'm not sure of.)
The stage lit up revealing a key chain... or was it... It was a Klefki on top of a staff, probably, belonging to someone, then the stage opened up, revealing a man in a blue outfit, with a matching top hat.
"Mesdames et Messieurs, I welcome you to tonight's event." The man said "Je suis Monsieur Pierre, and along with me is Klefki, who will guide you through this wonderful evening."
"Tonight's performances mark the end of this season. This culmination will determine if the current Kalos Queen, Aria, will remain in her position, or Master Performer Serena will take charge next season."
"Without further ado, let's welcome the performers."
The stage opened up revealing two performers along with their Pokémon to the audience. Serena can be seen on the left hand-side of the stage and Aria on the other. The quite notable features are the difference in the accessories. Serena has a key clipped on her outfit, designed by her boyfriend, signifying her rank as a Master Performer. Aria, on the other hand, carries a staff, with a key attached on one end, showing her rank.
The crowd applauded the two performers on their entry. They walked across the stage with the confidence they have as performers. Serena, was now a bit more careful with the walk, especially with what transpired in Coumarine City months ago, and was carrying herself better, along with her Delphox. Aria, being a more experienced performer, showed her prowess in her craft, in just a small walk with her Delphox, leaving anyone who sees her in awe.
Meanwhile, on the seats, Ash and the rest of the group stood up while the two performers are walking on stage. Serena stopped in front of the group and left a flying kiss towards Ash, which he gladly accepted... with the help of the group's shoving. Greninja popped out of his Pokéball, in support to someone special on stage also.
"She looks great." Shauna said "Who designed her outfit?"
Clemont and Bonnie pointed at the raven-haired trainer in reply to the non-competing Master Performer's question.
"Nothing surprising there." Trevor commented
"Serena, well, you're there, and I'm here. Our rivalry has been fun, I hope you get what you want tonight." Shauna thought while waving at her friend on stage.
"Aria looks great also." Tierno said while hearts appeared on his eyes
"He does get crushes easily." Bonnie said in reaction to Tierno's action.
"Before we start the performances, let me tell you the rules" Monsieur Pierre said "s'il vous plaît écoutez"
"Unlike the previous performances in the season, which have two rounds, the Theme round, and the Performance Round, we will only conduct the Performance Rounds. Each performer must prepare a five-minute routine showing both technical, and artistic skills of both the performer and her Pokémon. Only up to three Pokémon may be used during the routine. The judging will be conducted by a secret panel located at certain points in the auditorium and a certain percentage of points will come from the audience. The glow sticks placed on the handles of your seats will be used for the voting procedure. The color assignments will be given later tonight."
"Prior to the start of the show, we conducted a draw to determine who would perform first. Mademoiselle Aria gets to perform first before Mademoiselle Serena. Results will be given a few minutes after their performances."
"So, without further ado, let us proceed to the first performer. She was inducted Kalos Queen after the retirement of Palermo, who is currently seated inside this hall, as a judge few years ago. Experts may call her the "best performer" Kalos has seen in ages. Let us welcome, performing to the tune of Freedom by La-Vie, (A/N: This starts the collaboration part) here is Kalos Queen Aria.
"ARIA! ARIA! ARIA!" The crownd exploded with roaring and chanting her name.
"As expected from the Kalos queen..."Serena murmured. (M/N(Minios' note):Hey that's not fair, you used Dori Dori ending while I'm quacking my brain over here -_-)
"Let's do this like always, Delphox, Aromatisse, please bear with me and rock the stage! One...Two...Three... GO!"
abini yasashiku nareru (Getting hurt all those times became easy to get used to)
With her acting skill, Aria standing there, tears falling on her eyes. (M/N: Well, idk how to make fake tears but nvm)
Tochiagaru soshite kimi wa tsuyosa wo shiru (Stand up and then you will know of your strength)
She imediately stopped crying,"Aromatise, Sweet scent!" The Fragrance Pokemon started releasing a beautiful pink wave with some sakura around it.
furi mukazu hashiite yuku no sa (Turn around and run away from death)
kako mo mirai mo ima ni tsunagatteru (The past, future, and present are all connected together)
"OK, Delphox, use Mystical Fire and fuse it with Auromatis's sweet scent!"
Delphox breathed out a fire which has a mysterious vibe from it, making the Sweet scent changed its color and it created the sparkling pollens with different color falling from the air, which looked very stunning.
osoreru koto nante nai sa (Don't be afraid of what isn't there)
nandodemo iu yo kimi wa hitori ja nai (It's been said many times before: you are not alone).
As the song played,Aria started making some fancy walk, as the expert, her steps were light but it filled with a mystical vibe, walking under the pollens, knowing the chorus is coming and the song's opening was about to end. Before the chorus started playing,Aria yelled:"Delphox, use Fire Spin! Aromatisse, use Fairy Wind to strengthen the fire!"
mune ni himeta atsui omoi wa (Hidden in my heart, my passionate feelings are...)
mugen no mirai e to kakete yuku (...Dreams of the future and the risk of death)
Applying Aria command, the two pokemon released their perspective attacks,the fire came from Delphox's torch! It's turned out to become a fiery vortex with a pink aura surrounded it. The vortex moving from side to side, synchronize with the song's chorus's beat.
ugoki hajimeta yume wa genkai sae koete (The dream has began to move, with the limits already heard)
Aria started to moving her body as those lyrics started playing,she started running to the front stage...
michi boku darou mabayui hikari no sasu basho e (The road leading to that place seems to me to bestruck with dazzlingly bright light.)
She winked at Delphox, who was still holding the vortex,seeing Aria's sign, Delphox threw the vortex to the stage and it exploded into a "dazzling bright light",which Aria quickly ran into it and did her signature e jumped a few steps back and get ready for the next chorus which will hopped in after a few seconds.
"I'm...speechless,that was...fantastic for the first chorus!" Clemont sluttered,completly impressed by Aria's performance! While the gang,including Ash and Professor Sycamore, the admiring looks splattered all over their face for the gourgeous girl.
"Hmm... You are really taking your all on Serena,aren't you Aria?" Palermo, who was standing at the administrator's room, whispering and smiling at the certain long red-haired performer.
"Alright, let's set up the stage, Delphox, use Sunny Day" Aria commanded as Delphox made the stage covered by sunlight as the lyrics jumped in.
Kodou wa takanatteru no ni (beating,even though it's bright summer)
NOISE ni kesare kikenakatta koe (I did'n listen to what the voice yelled out)
Aria pretended to be exhausted in the Sunny Day and wiping the sweat off her face.
Yoake wo matsu sono kokoro ni kanjita nara mae e. (But if you feel in your heart you should wait for dawn...)
Ashiato nokoshi nagara (...then be leaving footprints)
Aria looked at the fading Sunny Day, smiling and running toward it and commanded: Aromatisse,use moonblast on the air but don't make it disappear! Delphox, lighten the Moonblast with you fire! After that, please use Aromatherapy, Aromatisse!"
sono hitomi no saki de mirai wa sukoshizutsu katachi wo kaete yuku (The future changes bit by bit with its sight)
tobira nara hiraiteirunda mou sugu yo ga akeru (soon dawn will end the night if I open this door)
kono omoi yo hageshiku sora e sora e hibike (Roaring violently into the sky, to the sky I voiced this.)
As the chorus playing, the stage's light turned off, their was only the light was made by Aromatisse's shining moonblast with its Aromatherapy, illumating the moon, the moonlight shone down to Aria, who was making a lot of unique but elegant dance stance The scence was really calming but has a really strong emotion behind it. Working with the song, which made it even more better by having a fast-pace beat but illumating resulting a flawless scenery for the audience. As she was dancing, Aria looked at Serena who was smiling and looking at her in awe. "I had never gotten this feeling since I started performing, I wonder... Was it because I'm competing with you, Serena?" Aria wondered.
After the second chorus, the song entered resting pace, which there was only music playing without the vocal this time, Aria's both pokemons started presenting their pollens at 2 opposite site of the stage, while Aria was winking at the audience and shouted: "ARE YOU READY FOR THE LAST PART?". And the whole place exploaded with a "YES!"
"You can fly wherever you want to go." The lyrics echoing from the stage.
"I just don't want my performance to end yet... I wish this could lasted forever, I wish I could keep performing until I don't have any energy... This feeling... I will never forget..." Aria thoughts, looking at Serena, who knew what Aria was thinking and replied with a nod.
Mune ni himeta atsui omoi wa mugen no mirai e to kakete yuku ( I have hidden my heart my infinitie passion for the future.)
"Delphox, Aromatisse, both of you uses Dazzling Gleam and Aromatisse, please using your scents to make the Dazzling Gleam even more colourful!" Her two Pokémon nodded, releasing one of the most beatiful fairy move existance,and it was even better by Aromatisse's scent's colour!
iroasenai ashita e kokoro wa kasoku suru (My heartbeat quickens so tomorrow does not fade)
osaerarezu sakendeita(We were shouting without being suppressed)
As those lyrics played, the Dazzling Gleam became even brighter than it was,enough to made the whole auditorium shine with colourful light, reflecting across Lumiose city.
kinou made no fujiyuu wo hateshinai jiyuu e (Until yesterday,freedom was hard to achieve)
habataku no sa mabayui hikari no matsu basho e (It's where dazzling light will waiting for us)
After the final chorus of the song, it entered its final resting pace, which will end the song. As the lyrics end and the melody kicked in, Dazzling Gleam started to faded revealing a jump-stepping Aria with her Pokémon jumping along with her. As the song ended, the lights faded off completely,Aria ended it with her original pose, putting an arm on her forehead and the other one at the same level of her chest.
Silence ensued throughout the hall. "It is finished." Aria thought while maintaining her pose
After that, the crownd went crazy, even Palermo stood up from her seat ,clapping. That was one of the best performance she has seen in her life and probably the history of performing.
Aria hugged her two trusting partners,looking at the crownd and shouted "Thank you" as she walked back to the backstage.
She passed by a stunned Serena and whispered "Good luck and always try your best!" as the honey-blonde hair girl started to smile."You chose this song as a message for me that no matter what are the outcomes of tonight, no matter if I can't achieve my
dream tonight, no matter if you can't protect your title tonight, We still have our friends, our Pokémon, and everyone to support us... And there is always next time... Whatever the future holds for us, we will always take it with a optimistic demeanor... And if life isn't as nice as it should be, I will still be together with him. Be happy and have a free life... That's what I have just realized... That's what you are trying to say right? Aria..."
"...thank you..." (A/N: Back on my part. Thanks a lot, Minios0903)
"Thank you mademoiselle Aria." Monsieur Pierre said while making up a double-take of the previous performance. "As expected from the Kalos Queen, you gave an amazing show tonight. We will take a short break in preparation for the next performance. Please stand by."
"That was a great show by Aria." Shauna said "The artistic aspects, the routine, everything."
"No wonder," Tierno added "She is the Kalos Queen."
"And there's a need for her to do well." Clemont said "She needs to defend her title obviously."
Ash remained quiet through the course of the performance and the discussions of the group. He was nervous, everyone who knows him could tell. It was the same nervousness he felt during the times when he battles, but this is not the nervousness people would usually feel, this is the nervousness with optimism that he emanates. It is the optimism that he has since it was Serena who will perform, he had the confidence in her. He remembers one line from the song she would perform to:
Watashi-tachi akiramenai yo!
(We won't give up)
And he is happy with that fact also.
"Anything wrong, Ash?" Bonnie asked the raven-haired trainer
"Mattaku nani mo arimasen." Ash replied confusing the Kalosian "Oh wait, I was just thinking of the song. Nothing at all."
"Honkidesu ka?" Bonnie asked, she understood what he meant.
"Mochiron." Ash replied "W-wait, why are we speaking in Japanese?"
"I don't know, you started it." Clemont said
"How's the lighting arrangement you worked on?" Ash asked
"Just watch." Clemont said with confidence
"Now, back to the show. The next performer started her dream on a summer camp conducted by Professor Sycamore months ago. She did not have the pleasant start she wanted in her career, but she took it as a stepping stone and skyrocketed in the industry. Today, she is here competing for the title of Kalos Queen. Performing to the tune of the song DreamDream by Shoko Nakagawa, here is Mademoiselle Serena."
The lights dimmed down with only one spotlight in the center pointing at a red curtain draped on the stage. The curtain rises when the music starts revealing Serena and her Pokémon, Delphox, Pancham, and Eevee. The danced to the
fast, vibrant beat of the music. Pancham and Eevee did most of the Acrobatics during the introduction, but it was
just the start.
"Wow, even though I walked here on stage a while ago, I never thought that there are a lot of people here." Serena thought before doing a pirouette. (A/N: That's the first time I used that word in a sentence, despite I knew that word for years, hahaha.)
"Okay" Serena thought while keeping the pace "Ready, 3, 2, 1, Delphox!"
Mirai no watashi ni wa donna iro ga niau? (What color would suit the future me?)
The flames curtained over the stage, the lighting revealing several colors, Serena and her Delphox spinning to the first line.
Karafuru ni kimete issho ni tabeyo (Let's try a palette of colors together)
Eevee somersaulted towards Serena, through the help of Pancham's lift, while carrying a palette. Pancham immediately
squeezed a few drops of paint which was caught in the palette just in time for Serena to grab it and count:
"Wan tsuu surii" (One, two, three)
"Pancham, Dark Pulse, make it sparkle! Eevee, Sand Attack for added effects!"
Yozora no nagareboshi negai wo sagasu kedo (I think of my wishes upon the shooting star in the night sky)
With the new scenery made by the two moves, a scene depicting an evening is made. The performer and her Pokémon looked towards the "sky" and see a shooting star, courtesy of Delphox.
Mayotteru uchi ni dokoka e kieteku no (Where had it gone to when I was lost in my thoughts?)
But with one move, and some acting skills, Serena lied down in worry, as if she thought something wrong.
Demo ne yatto mitsuketanda (But now, I have finally thought of one)
With one flame from Delphox, passed on to her trainer, the stage of enlightenment hits her and rises up to the joy of her Pokémon.
Hontou no watashi ga mune ni tsumujikaze wo okosu (My true self is swirling up in my chest)
Delphox then made another flame curtain, changing the scenery again.
"Okay, first chorus. Time to step it up!"
DoriDoriDoriimu Pawaa! DoriDori Pawaa!
Watashi-tachi kiseki no chikara (We are the power of a miracle)
Now the performers on stage show their technical skill, Eevee and Pancham did a choreographed sets of somersaults and tosses along with their moves, to the beat of the song.
Doriimu Pawaa! DoriDori Pawaa!
Yume mita toki kara hajimaru no (It had began from my dreams)
With every note of the music, Serena points to her mind while dancing in the air, courtesy of Delphox's Psychic
Egao datte namida datte ashita ni dekoreeshon! (The smiles and tears are decorations for tomorrow)
With some more acting, she made scenes reminiscent of the time back in Coumarine City, and her times in victory afterwards.
Sankyu! Kimi to futari (Thank you! Just the two of us together)
Then Serena tells the three to make beams using their moves to make another light show while she points at a certain member (A/N: You know who I mean here.) of the audience
Susume! Atarashii 'daisuki' wo oikakete (Let's head on! In pursuit of a new interest!)
And with a salute, she ends the first chorus with a bang.
The crowd applauded the start of Serena's performance. Everyone immediately thought about her story as a performer. They thought that the song describes her story well, and her interpretation.
"I'm kinda worried" Shauna said "There's not much of the creativity."
"Just watch." Ash said "It's not yet that time."
"Okay, slow part. Ready, 3, 2, 1."
Onna no ko wa nani de dekite ru no? Shitte ru? (What does it take to be a girl? Do you know?)
The lights dimmed down for a bit focusing on the performer, who was wondering on what she could do.
Muteki no hohoemi mugen no tokimeki ka na (What happens when an unbeatable smile is added to an unlimited heartbeat?)
She then tried to smile in front of the audience, along with her Pokémon
'Shiritai' no naka to ka 'kudaranai' no tonari ni (The "desire to know" and such is beside "uselessness")
When the beat picked up again, the performers then regained their original pace from the start of their routine. Serena then proceeded to use her acting skills to get the audience understand her interpretation of the line. She started to act out that she was having deep thoughts.
Ai to houseki wa kakurete ru mitai (Hidden like love and jewels)
She then points to her heart and looks at the audience. Her Pokémon surround her in interest on what she thinks.
Kyou mo dokidoki ga ippai (Today is also full of heart-pounding sensations)
"I need to step it up more." Serena said, frustration was building up. Was she doing well? She knew that her heart was beating fast. She let the energy out to her Pokémon. They did more choreographed acrobatics then stopped to see Serena standing up on a platform looking for something.
Mata tsugi no tanoshii koto kimi to sagashi ni ikou (So, let's look for the next fun thing)
"Second Chorus. Ready, 3, 2, 1."
DoriDoriDoriimu Pawaa! DoriDori Pawaa!
Watashi-tachi akiramenai yo (We won't give up)
Serena "fell down" the platform, to the shock of the crowd, but Delphox retrieves her, and she tries to stand up. "Thanks, Delphox." Serena said "Another stunt pulled off."
"Oh no!" Bonnie was still surprised, despite having watched the routing multiple times
"Watashi-tachi akiramenai yo" Ash replied, singing that line
Doriimu Pawaa! DoriDori Pawaa!
Muchuu ni natte mucha shiyou (Let's go overboard)
With the support of the Pokémon, artistically, they assisted Serena to "regain" her footing and start dancing again
Dakara fuan nante kasoku jii de fukitobashite shimae (So blow away doubts with a G-force)
With their small victory, the Pokémon blew some sparks off their mouths, as if they want bad luck out of their system.
Ooiesu! Kimi ga ireba (Oh yes! As long as you're there)
Isoge! Shinjiau kimochi mikata ni tsukete (Let's hurry! Establishing this feeling of mutual trust with you)
And after their small actions, the performers exchanged hi-fives with each other, a sign of their trust with each other.
"I have to keep it up some more."
Kitaihazure na mainichi datte jiyuudo hyakupaa de nurikaete ikeru n da (Even if every day is disappointing, it can still be repainted with complete freedom)
Then a small artistic reenactment of some scenes during their adventures were made
Hiroi kono sekai de kimi to meguriaeta (Meeting you by chance in this wide world)
From the time Serena and and her Pokémon first met, Delphox spinning around with her wand, flame on.
Kotoba yori motto tsuyoku musubarete iru (We are linked more strongly than words)
To the time when they got their first victory. Eevee and Pancham doing acrobatics while sprinking "confetti" with their moves.
Hitori yori futari (Together rather than alone)
And with hands (or paws) held they jumped up to fly, again with the help of Delphox.
"Well, so far, so good." Shauna said while watching the final minutes of her routine "She did arrange most of this right?"
"Yeah, most of it." Ash replied "I did the outfit, and song choice. Clemont did an amazing job for the lighting."
"Thanks Ash!" Clemont said
"No problem, Clemont." Ash said "Also, Bonnie kept the energy up."
"The practices were so fun." Bonnie said with enthusiasm "Go Serena!"
"Keep it up, Serena" Ash said, and getting a nod from Serena as a response.
During the part of the music where there are no lyrics, Serena allowed her Pokémon to do moves freely. Eevee went with its signature acrobatics and fast movements. Somersaults and poses. She also stood on one leg for a few moments before tumbling back and artistically tagged Pancham, which complied immediately. Pancham did a light show with its Dark Pulse. Although Dark Pulse was known to be a somewhat purple beam, Pancham did something unthinkable and made beams of several colors while doing more acrobatics, which are properly timed to the music. And doing a small exit, he tagged Delphox who then spun to the center, along with Serena. They danced to the rhythm, making more intricate movements than usual. Serena then called back Eevee and Delphox and made a choreographed series of acrobatics.
"I promised that I will never fail you." Serena thought while performing along with her Pokémon "That never happened. We're here, and it's all thanks to you."
"Okay, Delphox, Pancham, Eevee, THE FINAL CHORUS!"
DoriDoriDoriimu Pawaa! DoriDori Pawaa!
"Pancham! Stone Edge!" With a movement with his arms, a powerful force slamming onto the ground, spikes of rocks appear on the stage.
Watashi-tachi kiseki no chikara (We are the power of a miracle)
Doriimu Pawaa! DoriDori Pawaa!
Yume mita toki kara hajimaru no (It had began from my dreams)
Eevee then jumped to Serena's arms, then Serena tossed her to the air while using Sand Attack and spinning.
Egao datte namida datte ashita ni dekoreeshon! (The smiles and tears are decorations for tomorrow)
With the new projection, Delphox set the sands on fire making a spiral of flames.
Sankyu! Kimi to futari (Thank you! Just the two of us together)
And when the flames died down, Serena then ran up to another platform, stood up tall, and with three taps of her right foot,
Susume! Atarashii 'daisuki' wo oikakete (Let's head on! In pursuit of a new interest)
The Pokémon did a combination of Flamethrower, Dark Pulse, and Swift, shooting it up to the sky, making an explosion of light sparkles, to the audience's delight.
"Okay one last push" Serena thought as the lyrics ended and the last few moments were coming "Thank you for the amazing times, Ash, Clemont, Bonnie, Aria, Delphox, Pancham, Eevee, everyone!"
They danced until the last note hit, with one last flamethrower for Delphox.
Serena was then teary-eyed by the end of her show. She was not having tears since she was sad, but it was already an
achievement for her, to perform in front of the largest crowd she would ever face. "We did it."
After the performance of Serena, the audience gave a standing ovation, signalling that they were amazed at what Serena made. Serena hugged her Pokémon for a job well done, and waved back to the audience before returning backstage.
"Another good one." Palermo thought "As expected from someone who has a strong heart. The acrobatics carried the show, and pulled it off"
Ash immediately stood up from his seat to proceed to Serena's dressing room to congratulate her for an amazing work.
-Lumiose City Auditorium, Backstage, 20:12-
"Serena!" Aria exclaimed "Great job out there!"
"I don't know what I did there." Serena said "The experience is wonderful."
"Serena!" A familiar voice was then heard "Oh there you are!"
"Ash!" Serena exclaimed before they exchanged a deep hug.
"I knew you'd be able to do it." Ash said "You were so amazing out there."
"Thank you." Serena replied
"Aria, your routine was amazing!" Ash said to the other performer "I'm sure that the judges will have a hard time."
"Thanks, Ash." Aria replied "We did our best shot."
"Well, Serena, I have to return to my seat, the voting starts in a few minutes." Ash said to his girlfriend "Relax for a bit, I know both of you are tired, see you guys in a bit."
"Okay, Ash." Serena said before hugging Ash and exchanging a quick kiss.
"How did you make him do that?" Aria asked "I heard he's kinda dense."
"He still is." Serena said causing laughter between them "How did I do?"
"You really focused on the acrobatics, you did well, seriously well." Aria said "Not the usual style other performers make, but you made it so natural."
"Thanks a lot, Aria." Serena said before exchanging an embrace with her opponent and returning to their respective rooms.
-Lumiose City Auditorium, Main Theater, 20:17-
"Okay, Mesdames et Messieurs, the voting process will start in a few minutes. Please grab the glow sticks on your seats and choose the color representing your vote. Choose blue if you want Aria to win, and pink if you want Serena. Your votes are a part of the final score the performer receives. When you have chosen your 'best performer' click on the red button (A/N: Why does it have to be the red button?) to have your votes counted."
"Okay, we're choosing pink here." Tierno declared to the group "Pink for Serena!"
"Thanks for the support Tierno." Ash said
"No problem at all." Tierno said "She's our friend."
"Well, let's get her to the top." Bonnie said with enthusiasm
"OKAY!" The rest of the group replied before clicking the red button.
"Serena, this is for you." Ash thought before clicking the red button on his glow stick
So that's for this chapter. Man, this is a long one. So, this will how things happen, for Key Chapters, such as this one, let's just say that they will be lengthy. But most of the chapters will keep the 1500~2000 word limit I try to impose on the others. That aside, the performances are finished, and what do you guys think? Me and Minios0903 are still kinda new to this stuff, and need some comments.
Now for the next chapter: I don't need to add a preview for this one. I'm pretty sure that common sense will tell you what will happen next.
Also, a shout out to Minios0903 for being a part of this (quite lengthy) chapter. We did an great job for this one.
So there we go, TheEnigmatic97 here, peace!