It's that time again. Just like before we start with Andrew and Mika then shift to the Contest. I have also planned to introduce yet another OC. Like I normally do I'll thank that person at the end. As before to save time I will only write the appeals of the trainers that are important. And like before here are the rules.
(Contest Rules:)
1. Coordinators may enter different Pokémon for each round.
2. A Contest can either be both single or Double.
3. You dress for the occasion or not it does not really matter.
4. Scores will be from 3 being the lowest and 30 the highest.
5. Each Judge can award a Coordinator up to 10 points.
6. The battles will go on for 5 minutes the winner is determined by how much percent of the pokemon is left.
Example: Glaceon (69%) Magmar (70%) Winner Magmar
(Early Monday Morning)
Andrew is standing outside the Pokemon Center with his Flygon in front of him. He was waiting for Mika to arrive. He walked in front of his dragon and started patting him on the head, he also feed Flygon some berries he had with him.
"She's late as always Flygon. Hopefully we get to leave soon," said Andrew talking to Flygon.
Flygon growled back at Andrew. It was a happy growl like he understood what his trainer was going through. Andrew just gave Flygon the last berry he had just as Mika showed up. She had a coffee in her hands. Andrew looked at the cup and shook his head no. She made him wait because she had to stop and get coffee.
"About time you got here," commented Andrew.
"It takes me for forever to get ready. I have get, dressed put makeup on, do my hair," said Mika back at Andrew.
"Your forgetting you also had to stop and get coffee," stated Andrew with a look of dissatisfaction and annoyance.
Flygon bumped his head into Andrew's chest signaling that he really wants to leave. Andrew looked at him and patted him on the head before turning his attention back to Mika.
"Mika, you were the one that called me last night and asked if we could leave early. What's the point of setting a time if you were going to be 45 minutes late?" Andrew asked demanding an answer from her.
"Not everyone can be up and ready in 10 minutes like you Andrew," replied Mika.
"Let's just forget about it and get going," hurried Andrew.
Mika called out her Dragonite and climbed on, Andrew climbed on Flygon and they then left in the direction of California. No one was up when Andrew and Mika left. The only thing letting anyone know they left was the note Andrew left for Katie under her glasses case.
(In the Air)
"Andrew did you hear who's in California?" asked Mika.
Yeah I know, The German Champion is. I was thinking about that last night I realized I don't like that he's here I don't even have any idea why he is here. He's not my top priority helping my family is," replied Andrew.
"Are you going to look into it still?" asked Mika.
"I plan too. I have Morgan and Tony already in California so I can use their help too," replied Andrew.
Flygon started to speed up, Mika's Dragonite was matching him with his own speed. They stopped in Arizona to get some breakfast before finally arriving in California more specifically Sacramento. The city was still quiet when Mika and Andrew arrived they landed in front of what was once the Hanson Lab. The damage wasn't as serve as he thought it would be. The building was still standing, but from what he could tell the inside of the lab was black. The windows in the front and back were all busted out.
(In Sacramento)
"Andrew, I'm going to go check into my hotel I'll see you about 1:30pm," said Mika looking at her phone.
"That's fine see you then," said Andrew returning Flygon.
Mika left and left Andrew standing in front of the burned out lab. A very familiar girl jogged over to Andrew. She had her brown hair pulled up in a pony and had a sweatshirt on with shorts and running shows. Next to her was her Jolteon, he was just a head of her.
"Hey Andrew about time you got here," said Hailey in between breathes.
"I see some things never change Hailey. You still get your morning run in before everyone gets up," replied Andrew.
"I thought you were coming later," commented Hailey.
"Mika and I thought it would be best if we left early because of the contest today and we didn't want to be out when that is going on," said Andrew.
"I forgot that was today. Anyone worth wild participating or are they still scared of what happened in Richmond?" asked Hailey finally regaining her breath.
"You know Caitlynn is there, and I think Jenna is also there. Otherwise I'm not really sure who else is taking part," replied Andrew with a shrug of his shoulders.
"One of those two are going to win it anyway," said Hailey.
Andrew walked with her back over to her house. She went in and took a shower, Andrew walked back over to his family's lab this he walked past it to the house behind it. He took out his keys and opened the door. It was dark in the front room everyone must still be asleep. He walked up the stairs and into his room and threw his backpack on his bed and walked over to his desk and set up his laptop he logged onto the League's webpage to check his email there were about six from Jen, it was all the info she could gather about Seraph Co. and right before he was going to log off one more came it was Jen again and this time it was about the German Champion. The title of the email said urgent he opened it.
(The Email)
Dear Andrew,
I have been off and on the phone with the German League Commissioner and she said that she was unaware of him leaving. Andrew I'm worried that he might be here for trouble. You must deal with it as soon as possible I have Melissa and Tina joining Morgan in California so address it accordingly. I'm also somewhat concerned with the event at the LA Convention Center. According to reports it is a tournament put on by Seraph Co. I think you'll need to pay them a visit before you originally planned and remind them they cannot do battle tournaments without getting League approval.
Thank You,
Jenifer Morgan (Pokemon League Commissioner)
(End of Email)
Andrew wrote a quick response stating that he'll handle it over this week and get back to her. After sending the email is mom knocked on the door before walking in. She was a middle aged female with brown hair with some gray in it. She had her baby blue bathrobe on and slippers on.
"Hey glad to see your home, Andrew" said his mom.
Andrew stood up and hugged before returning to his seat in front of his laptop.
"Well breakfast will be ready in a few minutes. It's your favorite French toast," said mom.
"I already ate. I'm going to finish up here and then get some more sleep," said Andrew.
"That's fine we start the clean up process at 2pm today. We have about 20 or so volunteers coming to help out," explained his mom.
Andrew shut off his laptop and laid on his bed. His mom left the room and shut the door. In a few minutes after the door was shut Andrew fell asleep.
(In Cincinnati)
It was about 8am and the city was wide awake in preparation for the contest. There wasn't that many big Contest Stars here. but that was expected because of the events in Richmond was still fresh on many minds even though it had been over a week since it happened. Emma, Brady, Katie, and Zac had just woke up and were just getting out of bed. They got dressed and ran downstairs at least Emma, Brady, and Zac did. Katie sat on the bed putting her glasses on and her necklace. She noticed the note under her glass case and she read it to herself.
(The Note)
Left early good luck to all of you. I expect the next time I see you that you all will have more badges to your collection. The next time I'll run into you all will more than likely be in Kansas City, Kansas in November. Have a happy Halloween and see you all later. Oh and Katie I'll see you on Halloween.
Bye,
Andrew
After reading the note Andrew left Katie ran downstairs and le the other three know he was gone. They were eating the pancakes the Nurse had made. Katie noticed that the table was fuller than they were used to. Across from Brady, Zac, and Emma was Dan and Cat they too were eating what the nurse had made. After Dan and Cat got done eating they left over to the dome Dan just battled Andrew in yesterday. Katie took a seat at the table and the Nurse put down some pancakes for.
"Andrew left already. He did leave me a note though," said Katie.
"We all already now Katie. And what does it mean he'll see you on Halloween?" Zack demanded an answer.
"Does it matter?" Katie replied with a question.
"Yeah it does I was hoping to go out with you and take your littlest sister out to trick and treat," said Zac.
"If you must know Zac he invited me as his date for the Pokemon League Halloween Extravaganza," replied Zac.
Emma and Brady stopped what they were doing and looked at her. Their look was the classic you actually have a date with him look. Zac was quiet bitter from that response.
"Are seriously taking him up on that offer?" asked Zac.
"Yeah I am. I love spending time with him and this event is a big deal to him," replied Katie.
"Have fun at that," said Emma accepting that Katie was going to go.
The four of them finished up and made their way to the Contest Dome. The stands were already full so they had to sit in the back and they could barely see the arena.
(The Contest)
"Good Morning Cincinnati. I'm your MC Bailey Underwood and it brings me great pride to welcome you all to this Contest. We have quite a show for all of you I hope you enjoy. Now let me introduce our judges. Up first is the president of Poke. Tech. Mr. Vance Walker. Up next is the is the President of the Pokemon Fan Club Ms. Emily Hart. Last, but not least is our special guest so please give a warm welcome to Mr. Brock Haynes. He is a former contest star he has one Grand Festival win and three second place finishes," said Bailey as each judge walked out after their name was said.
The three of them took a seat and got ready as Bailey was about to introduce the first participant.
"Without futher ado please welcome from Dayton, Ohio, Ryder," announced Bailey before leaving the arena area.
Ryder tossed out his Watchog and started his routine after his routine ended some of the crowd stood up and clapped for him. He returned Watchog and focused his attention on the judges.
"The use of Watchog's tooth is creative and a sight," said Vance.
"The colors around Watchog's tooth was sight for anyone's eyes," commented Emily.
"Colors check, showing off your pokemon check, it was a good way to start the show," said Brock.
"Will the judges please give their scores," asked Bailey.
Vance: 6
Emily: 8
Brock: 6
Total: 20
"A great way to start this Contest," commented Bailey.
Ryder walked back to towards the locker room while Bailey took the opportunity to introduce the next participant.
"So up next is Meagan Hario," said Bailey.
This 15 year old female walks out from the locker room. She has blonde hair that goes down chest. She had a dress on. She then tosses out her pokeball and out pops Lilligant.
"Lilligant use Sunny Day," shouted Meagan.
Meagan's Lilligant sent a ball of fire into he air that created a giant sun over the arena.
"Lilligant now use petal dance," said Meagan.
Lilligant starts by sending petals of pink flowers into the air while she is dancing. The petals fly around her in the air.
"Now Lilligant use solarbeam while dancing," said Meagan.
Lilligant absorbs sunlight and while she is spinning the beam gets sent into the air spinning as well. In the end the flowers fall around the dancing Lilligant and that ends it.
"What a moving performance. It made me want to stand up and dance," said Vance.
"I couldn't agree more I wanted to get up and dance with her Lilligant," said Emily.
"With all the spinning and dancing at the end you almost lost sight of Lilligant, but otherwise a good performance," said Brock.
"The judges will now show the scores," said Bailey.
Vance: 9
Emily: 10
Brock: 8
Total: 27
"What a great score for Meagan. For now that will be the highest score," commented Bailey.
Meagan returned to the locker room, as she was walking back there Bailey returned to the center of the arena to introduce the next Coordinator.
"Please give a warm welcome to Jose from Jefferson City, Missouri," introduced Bailey.
Jose used Wooper just like before. This time the combo of waterfall and mud shot gave everyone a show of his strength. After his showing Bailey walked out and joined him in the middle of the arena to wait for his score.
"What a show of power. It is such a surprise to see such from such a small pokemon," said Vance.
"He defiantly has some power. I wanted more though to me there wasn't enough to it," commented Emily.
"I will say the same thing I want more from it. next come in wanting to do more," commented Brock.
"The judges will now show their scores for Jose and his Wooper," said Bailey.
Vance: 7
Emily: 7
Brock: 7
Total: 21
"There it is Jose and Wooper got a 21 which is not that bad," commented Bailey.
Jose returned his Wooper and walked back to the locker room. He was slightly disappointed about his score he worked hard on tweaking his performance from the last time he used Wooper. He took a seat on the bench and looked at the TV as Bailey got ready to call out the next trainer.
"Up next from Redwood, CA please welcome June," introduced Bailey as she pointed at the entrance
June walked out and called out her Sawsbuck. The leaves on her horns was red and orange. June first used quick attack to speed him up and then used horn leech which turned the leaves to all green. She then used energy ball while still using horn leech, she ended it with having Sawsbuck crash horn leech into the energy ball and it allowed the green on her horn to sparkle.
"Wow what performance let's see if the judges liked it as much as those in this crowd did," commented Bailey.
"That was beautiful and was a sight to be seen," commented Vance.
"Not much color to it a lot of green, but still a sight to see," said Emily.
"I agree it needs more color. Yet I still liked it though it was warm and inviting compared to what it is outside," commented Brock.
Before June walked into the back she waited for the judges to show her scores.
Vance: 9
Emily: 7
Brock: 8
Total: 24
"Ok up next from Nashville, TN is Jenna DiMartin," introduced Bailey.
Jenna walked out and took a spot on the arena she then called out Girafarig. He started running around the arena before Jenna called out a command.
"Girafarig shoot a psybeam into the air. Then use multiple small shadow balls to hit the rays of psybeam coming down," said Jenna.
Girafarig stopped running and sent a beam of peculiar color into the air. Girafarig stood there then sent multiple smaller dark purple balls that hit the rays. Once they did the popped above Girafarig and showered him in blues, reds, and greens.
"Now Girafarig its time for the big ending. Send one shadow ball into the air. Then catch it near the ground with psychic and then smash it with stomp," said Jenna.
Girafarig made one last shadow ball and sent it into the air. Girafarig then caught it with his psychic powers. Girafarig finally stood up and smashed it into the ground with his hooves which then it showered Girafarig in the final color which was purple.
"That is quite an amazing performance from a young upstart Coordinator. We will now go to the judges for some words," said Bailey.
"It showed true color and true strength from a great Coordinator," said Vance.
"Impressive doesn't even explain how great that performance was," commented Emily.
"I'm speechless it is Coordinators like you that bring a smile to my face and reignite the flames I had when I was a Coordinator," commented Brock.
"After hearing those great comments from the judges it is now time for them to unveil their scores," said Bailey.
Vance: 10
Emily: 10
Brock: 9
Total: 29
"That was so close to a perfect score. Let's hear for Jenna," said Bailey as Jenna walked off from the arena. Bailey resumed talking after Jenna walked off. "Now it's time to introduce our next Coordinator that is from Boston, MA Gabby Hughes," said Jenna moving her hand over to the direction Gabby walked out from.
Gabby was walking out and telling herself that she would do just fine. She had been feeling down because of her recent luck in Contests. She has only won one ribbon while her traveling companion as won three. She stopped when she was came to the center of the arena. She took a deep breath and then called out her newest pokemon Surskit.
"Surskit use ice beam to freeze the ground of the arena," said Gabby.
Surskit created blue ball of ice above his antenna on his head. He then scattered it across the arena freezing the ground all around. Surskit then started to slide on the ice, he had complete control of his movements.
"Surskit on use ice beam again to create pillars in the ice," said Gabby.
Gabby's Surskit focused his ice beam now on one spot and created a icy-like tower. That was in the center of the arena just next to Gabby.
"Use to quick attack to the top then destroy the tower with a solarbeam," said Gabby.
Surskit sped up and quickly made it to the top of the tower of ice. He then jumped and absorbed sunlight and then sent the yellow beam at the ice destroying it and Surskit landing back on the ground getting rained by the yellow sparkles from solarbeam and small pieces of ice. After watching it happen Gabby let out a sigh of relief that everything went according to her training with him.
"That was really an amazing sight to see. We shall see if the judges fill the same way," complemented Bailey.
"Your Surskit is such light footed on that ice. And the way you destroyed the tower was cool. I really enjoyed it," said Vance.
"It was a good performance from you Gabby. I was well thought-out and it worked perfectly," said Emily.
"Impressive control and a sight to watch. Good job on that great performance," said Brock.
After hearing what the judges said Gabby was really happy that the judges liked what just happened. Gabby now waited to see the score to see if it is worth all the work.
Vance: 10
Emily: 8
Brock: 8
Total: 26
"What a strong scoring for you Miss Hughes let hear it for her," said Bailey taking a moment to let the audience applud. "Now let's introduce our next Coordinator from Little Rock, AR. Let's hear it for Tanner," intoruduced Bailey.
Tanner walked out and called out his Tangrowth. Tanner focused on his Tangrowth's power it was a strong performance and the judges liked it. The performance lacked color which will defiantly effect his score. After finishing his performance Bailey walked out and joined him.
"That was surely a strong performance. Let's see if the judges agree with that," commented Bailey.
"I agree it was showing of strength, but it lacked the part that would make it memorable," said Vance.
"Hmm.. It was intense to watch, a showing of power and strength, but like Vance said it lacked something," said Emily.
"The two before hit it right on the nose it lacked the memorable moment that all appeals have. The good thing to say it that it was still a sight to see," commented Brock.
Shortly after giving out those comments the judges showed their scores. The scores matched the thoughts of the judges.
Vance: 6
Emily: 6
Brock: 6
Total: 18
"What bad news for Tanner he now has the lowest score. With any luck our next Coordinator can turn it around. So without futhur ado please welcome from Boston, MA: Ally Richards," said Bailey.
Ally walked out confident that she has a winning plan. She then calls out her Delcatty. The beautiful prim pokemon stood front and center.
"Delcatty use attract," said Ally.
The prim pokemon wagged her tail and sent out multiple hearts. The pink hearts floated around the arena.
"Now Delcatty shock the hearts with thunderbolt," commanded Ally.
Delcatty charged up and sent bolts of thunder out zapping the hearts. The hearts since being zapped turned from being pink to yellow.
"Delcatty now pop them all with disarming voice," said Ally.
Delcatty let out a charming cry many of those watching fell in love with the voice of Delcatty. The voice popped the hearts into yellow and pink sparkles. Those watching now stood up and started clapping.
"That was surely an impressive performance. It also seems like the crowd was behind that performance as well. Now let's see how much the judges were behind it," commented Bailey.
"That was quite a show it was beautiful and nice to watch," said Vance.
"I wanted to go up and get closer to those nice looking hearts," said Emily.
"I great performance from such a young Coordinator. I will have this performance in my mind for the remainder of this Contest," said Brock.
"Let's see what scores the judges will now give Ally," said Bailey.
Vance: 10
Emily: 10
Brock: 10
Total: 30
(Backstage after Ally's Performance)
"That was great performance Ally," commented Gabby.
"It took a lot of work to get it down just right but to me it was well worth that perfect score. I'm so excited and I can't wait till the next round," replied Ally who was smiling and just plain excited.
A couple more Coordinators in the back came up and congratulated Ally on her perfect score. Ally liked the acknowledgement from her peers and only hope more would come if she can pull a win out here.
(Back to the Contest)
"There we have a perfect score from one of the youngest in the Contest today. I won't want to be the person who has to fall that up, but someone has to so please welcome from Baton Rouge, LA: Jake Edwards," said Bailey.
Jake called out his Monferno and used his ability to dig multiple time to create multiple holes. He then ordered his Monferno to use flame wheel into one hole. Monferno then jumped from hole to hole in his flame wheel it looked like a ball bouncing from one hole to another Monferno eventually ended the performance with using flamethrower underground the in a hole that created a pillar of fire. The audience wasn't quiet into this performance as they were in the last one. Jake paid the price of having to follow such a great performance.
"That wasn't a bad performance from Jake, but he paid a hard price having to follow Ally. Let's see if the judges will show him some sympathy or will the be honest with him just like they have been all day," commented Bailey.
"It wasn't a bad performance it was just now as great as the one before," said Vance.
"Jake it was bad that you had to follow Ally," said Emily.
"Jake it was a good performance I liked it, but just like the others it was terrible to have to follow that," said Brock.
Jake looked down saddened he hated drawing the number he did and having to follow Ally. He only hoped the judges won't score it to low. He thought it wasn't as bad as they said it was.
Vance: 7
Emily: 7
Brock: 6
Total: 20
"We are down to our last performance of the day so without wasting any more time please welcome from Columbia Falls, Montana Caitlynn," introduced Bailey.
Caitlynn walked out and then called out her Vaporeon. Vaporeon took center stage.
"Vaporeon use ice beam and hydro pump in succession," ordered Caitlynn.
Vaporeon first started with hydro pump and then shortly used ice beam to freeze the hydro pump to create pillars of ice around the center of the Contest arena.
"Vaporeon now hop onto the center one and then use aurora beam to light up the pillars," said Caitlynn.
Vaporeon sent a colorful beam at one of the pillars and the pillar lite up in multiple colors. He did to the others as well. The colors on these pillars captivated the audience and the judges as well. It was the best way to end the first round.
"What a strong finale appeal of this round. We will now go to the judges for their comments and scores," commented Bailey.
"That would brighten anyone's day. It sure did mine," said Vance.
"I was bright and colorful I really liked watching it and would sit here and watch it over and over again," said Emily.
"It reminded me so much of how I would perform and I loved every minute of it," said Brock.
(Scores:)
Vance: 10
Emily: 10
Brock: 10
Total: 30
"That is how you end the first round. Now I want everyone to set their sights on the titantron to see the battle pairings for the second round. The two lowest scoring individuals will be eliminated right now while the eight others will be battling tomorrow," said Bailey.
1. Caitlynn
2. Ally
3. Jenna
4. Meagan
5. Gabby
6. June
7. Ryder
8. Jose
Battle Pairings:
Battle 1: Caitlynn vs. Jose
Battle: 2 Ally vs. Ryder
Battle 3: Jenna vs. June
Battle 4: Meagan vs. Gabby
After seeing the battle pairings those in the audience started making their way to the exit. Katie, Emma, Brady, and Zac walked to the back to meet Ally and Gabby. Both of them were excited to make to the next round. They walked back over to the Pokemon Center to rest and relax. Ally and Katie left a few moments after getting to the Pokemon Center. They walked around town and talked.
(Around Cincinnati)
"So Katie is the person Andrew was referring to you?" asked Ally.
"Yeah it is. Andrew and I have become great friends," replied Katie.
"I think it's more than that if you ask me," commented Ally.
Katie tried to hide her blush, but Ally saw right through it and knew better than that.
"Why Andrew?" asked Ally.
"He is such a nice and sweet guy if you know him as I do. He cares so much and invests so much time in taking care of his pokemon and others around him," replied Katie looking up into the sky and thinking back about it.
"Katie you said that about Tommy too and know look you hate his guts," said Ally.
"I know, but Tommy tried to take advantage of me never having a boyfriend and he tried playing me," replied Katie looking back at Ally.
"What about your apparent new traveling companion Zac?" asked Ally.
"What about him?" Katie asked in response of Ally's question.
"He must hate the idea of you and Andrew that's all,' replied Ally.
"He does, him and I get into fight about it. Hell he even tried to beat Andrew in a battle to try and win my heart over. Zac just can't take a hint that I want nothing to do with him and I told him after this journey I want nothing to do with him," Katie said with conviction in her voice that she means what she says.
"Are you even sure Andrew is the one you want to be with?" asked Ally.
"I'm more than sure. My mind and gut is telling me he's the one. I may only be 17, but I know love. You have to remember my parents married at the age of 18 and their now in their late 30's they love each other," replied Katie.
"I can't argue with that," Ally told Katie.
"Let's head back to the Pokemon Center and get some food and get some rest and maybe some training in," said Katie.
The two of them walked back over to the Pokemon Center just in time as the Nurse had dinner ready. They all ate at the table and talked some more. After they finished eating the six of them took a seat on the couch in front of the TV and turned it on just in time to catch the news. The news focused around the German Champion being here. It also talked about a radio interview Andrew had in Sacramento late in the evening. After watching all of the news the six of them walked upstairs and went to bed due to the early morning Ally and Gabby have.
(Back in Sacramento)
Andrew just woke up from the little nap and he had a message from a local radio station wanting to do a interview. He got up stretched and called them back and scheduled it for tonight, he grabbed his belt with his pokeballs off the nightstand . He then left his room went into the bathroom washed his face and then walked downstairs. His mom was in the kitchen and his sister and brother-in-law was sitting in the office doing some work. He walked into the office and said hi to both of them and then walked into the from room.
"Hey sleepy head," said his mom acknowledging the fact that he was standing in the front room.
"Hi mom, where is everyone else?" asked Andre walking over to the fridge.
"I think Katlin and Ivan are outside and Hailey was here then said something about doing something and jetted out of here," replied his Mom.
Andrew grabbed a water bottle and walked outside, he noticed Katlin and Ivan out in the training area. Katlin is dressed in a shirt and jeans with her blonde hair down to the middle of her back, in front of her stood her Lucario in fact that Lucario came from the same farm Andrew got his. Katlin is taller than Andrew all means. Ivan is even taller then both of them he had his blonde hair spiked up in the front and the rest was straight. They both are pokemon trainers and both have 15 badges. Ivan had his Talonflame out he was battling Katlin's Lucario. Katlin was 16 and Ivan is 18 they are best friends and some might say more than that. He stood back and observed their battle, Ivan was winning it seemed Katlin was having trouble with her Lucario.
The battle ended when Lucario couldn't use aura sphere to attack Talonflame that was diving with Flare blitz. Her Lucario got and ran off into the small area of trees behind the house. Andrew took that as a queue and walked over to them.
"Hey you two," said Andrew saying waving.
Katlin walked over and hugged him since she hasn't seen him since she graduated from Trainer's School and Ivan shook his hand.
"I see Lucario was giving you trouble," acknowledged Andrew.
"Since my Riolu evolved in my last gym battle he's been like that. He's having trouble controlling his aura, he was able to use aura sphere as a Riolu with no problem now it seems to he can't now," Katlin replied frustrated with him.
"I know since evolving he is probably just trying to adjust to his new powers. It happened to mine as well when mine evolved as well. I think a battle with my Lucario might be able to help yours," said Andrew.
"Yeah that might work," replied Katlin running off after him.
Andrew looked over to Ivan who was just standing there watching his Talonflame fly around and stretch his wings.
"He's quite powerful," stated Andrew.
"Thanks, I have been working with and he has become one of my best on my team," replied Ivan.
Katlin had returned with Lucario in tow she took to one side of the arena and Andrew stood on the other side.
"You ready," Andrew yelled over to Katlin to make sure she could hear him.
"Yeah, Lucario and I are both ready," Katlin yelled back him.
Andrew unclipped his Lucario's pokeball and tossed it out and out popped his Lucario. Andrew's Lucario looked over at Katlin's and took a battle stance. Katlin's did the exact same thing.
"Lucario, this isn't a battle this is just us helping out my family ok," said Andrew.
Andrew's Lucario shook his head down to acknowledge what his trainer just said.
(Help-out Battle)
"Lucario use bone rush," said Andrew.
Andrew's Lucario brought both his paws together and made a bone out of his aura. He then ran at Katlin's Lucario. As Andrew's Lucario was about to hit her's with his bone Katlin's caught it in his paws.
"Lucario push him back and use aura sphere," said Katlin.
Katlin's Lucario pushed the bone up towards the air forcing both of them to let go of it. He then extended his right paw and tried to make an aura sphere, but couldn't. He got frustrated and let out an annoyance growl. He then started getting angry and then ran at Andrew's Lucario with a fire punch. Andrew's Lucario flipped over Katlin's and then looked over at Andrew. This action angered Katlin's even more.
"You need to calm him down Katlin he won't be able to focus his aura to one point if he angry," stated Andrew.
"I know that like I said Riolu did that with ease he's just having some difficulty right now," replied Katlin.
"Even in the tenses battle Lucario needs to be calm in order to be able to focus his aura to specific point just look at mine he is calm and cool. It's the same when I mega evolve him now," said Andrew.
"Ok, Lucario calm down and look at me and try aura sphere," Katlin said trying to get her Lucario's attention.
Her Lucario stopped his angry tirade and focused on her. He then extended out his right hand and charged up an aura sphere and this time it worked, he was able to make a sphere of aura in the palm. While this was happening Andrew's Lucario brought his two paws together and made a bone. Katlin's Lucario sent it's newly formed aura sphere at Andrew's Lucario. His Lucario split the ball in half with the bone rush.
"Just keep working with Lucario he'll master it soon," said Andrew returning his Lucario.
(After the Battle)
Andrew walked over to the lab to see everyone starting to gather just outside the gate. His brother-in-law walke dover and joined him at the door of the lab. Him and Andrew studied the building closely. All of the glass was broken and it gave you a look inside. The place was structurally sound a lot of the fire damage was just the interior of each level. Which would cost a lot to replace because of all the pokemon related technology inside and the clean up could be long and tedious that is why they wanted help.
"I'm sorry it happen to this place Randy. I know it means a lot to you, it means a lot to me as well. This place is where I grew up and grew to love pokemon," apologized Andrew.
"Andrew we couldn't expect this to happen here, but we have learned one thing and that is Team Darkness just doesn't like you," replied Randy.
"You didn't have to tell me that," laughed Andrew.
Andrew's sister, mom, niece and Ivan walked over and joined them. Will was over at the temporary lab in Elk Grove. That lab allowed the Hanson's to still operate and hand out pokemon to their respective trainers. Eventually Hailey finally returned and stood next to Andrew as his mom opened the gate and let the 20 or more helpful hands walk in among them were Mika, Sydney Vaughn and her family and two people form Poke. Tech. The crowd quieted down as soon as Randy started talking.
"Good Afternoon, I would start by saying I would like to thank you all for coming it means a lot to me and to this family that runs the lab. There are four levels and the grass we are standing on and around the lab. The 25 of you will be broken down into groups of five and be paired with either Andrew, Hailey, Katlin, Ivan or myself. Now divide yourselves up, then I'll assign that group their leader per say," said Randy.
The 25 broke themselves down and then Randy walked over and told that group their person.
"Now to the fun part what group is doing what. If you are with Ivan you will be on the fourth level. If you are with Katlin then you'll be on the third level. If you are with me you'll be on the second level. Hailey will be on the first floor and Andrew will outside digging up the dirt and planting the new grass," Randy told everyone.
Andrew's Mom and sister walked back into the house they wanted to get head start making lunch for everyone. Each person and their group went to that level and started to clean up. The worked from 2pm to 5:30pm. The groups managed to get a lot done. The outside managed to tear up the burnt grass and plant the new grass. The inside groups cleaned up all the water and burnt objects. Most of the levels are now empty with all the old stuff shoved into multiple trash bins.
(After the Cleaning)
Andrew stopped and thanked Mika for the help she has been recently. From taking care of Team Darkness with Dan, to helping clean up here.
"Andrew remember I'm just one call away and I'll help with anything I can," reminded Mika.
"I know Mika, and I thank you," said Andrew walking back to his house.
Mika walked back over the hotel she was staying at for the night before returning home to get away from it all. Andrew sat down at the table with everyone. His mom and sister made a nice dinner for everyone. They sat there talked, laughed and enjoyed dinner and after dinner Andrew had to leave for his radio interview
(After Dinner)
Andrew left his house and walked over to the radio station. He walked in and took a seat in a chair and put the headset this is become second nature by now for Andrew he has done many radio interviews before and this one is no differnet.
"Good Evening this is your Tom and John in the evening, but Tom is not here so today I asked someone well known here California and let me introduce him. This is our US Champion Andrew Hanson," introduced John.
"Thanks for having me John," replied Andrew.
"Now let's get to it. These questions I'm going to ask Andrew are not about the orbs or anything along the lines of that. Most people know of you not about you I want my listeners to know you better so these questions are personal," said John.
"That is perfectly fine with me," stated Andrew.
"Now lets get to it. How hard is it be here in California with your family, and in DC doing your job?" asked John.
"My job is what I devote my time. This region is my life I spend many hours traveling from place to place talking and helping out others. Lastly if this job was easy anyone could do it," replied Andrew.
"Ok, next question. Many that have battled you say you are hard to predict, why is that?" asked John.
"To become predictable is to become complacent, and to become complacent you become easy to beat. I don't want to be easy if you manage to make it to me and battle me, I want it to be the hardest challenge you'll ever face I want to be able to push a trainer as hard as I can," replied Andrew.
"Do you push any of your pokemon too hard?" asked Tom.
"No I don't I know each of my pokemon's stopping point. I will stop before I reach that point. I hate the fact that some trainers do that. Pokemon are living, breathing beings they special and are to be treated like that. Your pokemon is your family away from your real family they go through those good times with and those bad times," replied Andrew.
"What do you say was your hardest moment when traveling?" asked John.
"I would say facing those losses. Everyone likes to win, no one likes to loss, but we all do. I have faced some of the toughest opponents. I have learned from those opponents. Some of the things I learn might be small and might be large enough to make me change what I do in battle to this day I change what I do," replied Andrew.
"What do you say to those young trainers that have the goal of making it to where you are?" asked John.
"We all set goals we love to see ourselves accomplish our goals. These goals are suppose to be hard, they are suppose to test you. I mean there is someone out there with the same goal and the person standing in your way. In the end hard work and caring for your pokemon you can accomplish anything," replied Andrew.
"Ok last question. What is your most annoying characteristic?" asked John.
"That's really easy to answer. I'm extremely impulsive. I have a tendency to speak before I think. The way I look at it is yes it is harder to hear the truth, but I don't want to hear a lie. So when I talk to anyone I want to say the truth whether they like it or not it needs to be said," replied Andrew.
"Andrew, thank you for coming I look forward to interviewing you again after the Champion's Cup and have a good night," said John.
"You too John," replied Andrew leaving the room and later the radio station.
(After the Interview)
Andrew walked back home and seen all of his family sitting in the dinning room playing a board game. He walked upstairs and into his room for the evening. He had a lot on his mind. He had a lot to do tomorrow starting with dealing with the new thorn in his side Seraph Co. He then wanted to address the German Champion, but lucky for him he does have some help in the form of some of his elite four and Tony the head of Pokemon League Security. He unclipped his belt and set it on the nightstand he then did the same with his mega ring. He looked at it and thought about the battle he went through to earn it. After thinking about for a few more moments his phone went off it was a text from Marc. And all it said in big bold print was.
WE FOUND IT.
Sorry for the delay, I have just had a bad week. I thought I lost the word document for this chapter I will say I was annoyed. I let my friend type something on my PC and he thought he saved his work over this. Lucky for me I backed up the chapter in a differnet folder on my PC. Any I will work my ass off to write another chapter this week. Thank you for your patience and enjoy. If you really must know what was found just wait and see.
I would also like to take a moment and thank Number for his OC Meagan.
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