So sorry! Didn't realize I posted chapter 1 twice! Real chapter 2
Cynthia passes through the automatic doors to see her garchomp on the opposing side of a battle field with a certain red absol.
The indigo pokemon throws its head back as fire starts to boil in it's mouth. The blazing beam swirls towards the white pokemon. It remains eerily still as its trainer looks at the incoming ray. Violet eyes narrow before a hand suddenly waves up. A red head throws itself upward and howls out a battle cry. Blue stones erupt from the ground and raises the pokemon up from the ground away from the incoming blast. Fire breaks the stone propelling forward at the beast and sends the rock skywards. The child's hand motions down and the pokemon leaps off it's perch, using the stray pieces of rock as stepping stones to reach its target. It body becomes enveloped in a white aura and the absol uses its now enhanced speed to fly straight towards the dragon. Garchomp makes a sound of surprise at the sudden Quick Attack. Cynthia straightens when she sees the child nod when Calamity is only inches away. The red creature opens its mouth and releases a stream of crystallized ice at the stunned dragon.
Orders burst from the champion's mouth before she even could stop herself. "Garchomp, Dragon Claw!"
The beast answers instinctively and destroys the incoming ice with a light cloaked claw. Calamity flips backwards to avoid the explosion and lands delicately in front of its trainer, the glitter residue created by the burst halos its figure. It glances over its shoulder at its trainer when she doesn't call out a command. Its mouth drops slightly in disbelief when the platinum blonde nods for the pokemon to return. It makes no protest however and returns obediently. A loving hand runs through its fur.
"Done already Calamity? You were doing very good," Cynthia asks.
"She's just doing as I asked. Just as she always has. You're such a good girl." The blonde cooes as she hugs the pokemon tighter and is nuzzled by the larger animal's head.
"You didn't even have to vocalise. That's extremely impressive. How do you do it?"
A knowing smile stretches across the girl's face, "Any person can communicate with pokemon. I just seem to have an easier time than most. Physic pokemon create telepathic links with humans with the most ease, but it can be achieved by any type with any human."
Shock crosses the usually stoic champion's face, "You send directions through telepathic link?"
"Not exactly. It's not physical words in my head, more a tug on my heart. It's like, even with the briefest eye contact we can transfer thoughts with each other. Although I do seem to understand what most pokemon want to communicate, Calamity is the only one that I understand her to the point direct messages are not needed."
"I wish you would continue. It would be an honor to battle besides such a bonded pair."
"No thank you," She turns to watch Garchomp approach her trainer, "Calamity wanted to confirm the potential Garchomp radiates. Garchomp alone projects such a powerful presence. I feel that the combination of you both would be way more than a little over my head and render my mind broken to strategic thought. We would be no match against you and Calamity could get injured. We just wanted a taste of such power, right Calamity?"
Calamity barks.
"Too bad. I wanted to watch you more." An announcement rings over the PA, calling all trainers to battle. Cynthia smiles and bends down to pick the child up. The blonde shrieks in reply and both tightly grips Cynthia's shirt and wriggles to free herself. The champion simply tightens her grip and smiles at the bewildered child kicking at air as if it would suddenly put the ground beneath her feet, "We better get moving."
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"Welcome to Coumarine City's Junior Cup! I'm your host and we're going to see just what these trainer's got. Due to Diantha being on set for her new movie, the winner of this tournament receives a battle with the Sinnoh champion Cynthia! Now just because she isn't native should you let your guard down! Just to show you how powerful she is, our own elite four fiery member, Malva, has agreed to a battle!"
Roars erupted from the crowds as a spotlight lands on the pinkette. Her sunglasses glint in the ray as she gives a confident smirk and flicks the hair away from her face with the hand not resting on her hip.
"Now for the Sinnoh Champion, Cynthia!"
Another spotlight shines on the tunnel the blonde woman emerges from. People stare at her, confused, when she stops halfway to her end of the battle field and motions at the tunnel. They see a small girl sporting white hair pop a head out of the dark and, when she sees the staring spectators, sprints out of the tunnel and toward the side wall. The spotlight shifts to follow the intruder's spasmodic movement as she tries to avoid the limelight.
"What is a child doing here?" Malva hisses.
Cynthia turns a protective gaze at the woman, "She's with me as a spectator. A very formidable trainer as well. Isn't that right?" She asks the hiding child with a smile.
"Stop pointing me out and do your battle!" The six year old shrieks and further buries herself further into the little nook she found where the beam of light couldn't reach.
Cynthia chuckles before pulling a pokeball out of her pocket, "Alright Garchomp, battle dance!"
The dragon erupts from its pokeball and lands with a heavy thump on the dirt battlefield. An intimidating roar erupts as it gives a war cry.
"Alright Houndoom, show this wannabe how it's done!"
The feral dog like pokemon roared in reply to the dragon.
"You're the guest. You have first attack." Malva states as she straightens her sunglasses.
"If you insist. Alright Garchomp let us show them a dragon's fury. Giga Impact!"
The dragon does as commanded and rushes at its opponent as a golden aura surrounds the pokemon. The Houndoom dodges when told, but takes damage at its side for being too slow. It growls its pain as it crouches at the ground in a defensive pose.
"Houndoom, use Flamethrower!"
The flames burst from its mouth and speeds toward the beast with unavoidable speed. Garchomp roars in surprise and reels backwards slightly. Cynthia throws a hand out in retaliation.
"Stone edge!"
The monster responds and slams its clawed arms at the ground. Blue, iridescent stone propels the creature upward and blocks the flames. Cynthia smiles as the borrowed technique hits its mark. The houndoom barks in shock as it's hit face on with the attack. Before Malva can even call out a command, Cynthia yells out another order, "Garchomp, use Dragon Rush!"
The dragon jumps up and its body is enveloped in a blue light. The light's tendrils form a dragon's head as the powerful pokemon charges at the houndoom frozen in fear. Waves of energy burst outward when the two collide. The dust clears to reveal a fainted houndoom and a roaring garchomp.
"And the victory goes to Cynthia of Sinnoh!"
Cheers erupt from the crowd as people stand. A red beam cloaks the victor as it is returned to its capsule. Silence quickly follows however when the platinum blonde rushes onto the field and crouches beside the fallen pokemon who had regained consciousness. A calming hand stops the growls it emits as it runs over the dark pokemon's head and snout. That barely visible aura radiating as the palm calms the dog like creature. A soft tune is whispered into the houndoom's ear. Malva walks toward the two and the pokemon returns to its trainer's side. The pinkette places a hand on it's head.
"Good job Houndoom. Are you okay?"
A reassuring bark sounds.
"Hmph. As much as I hate to admit it, you have a talent with pokemon. Houndoom hates strangers. However, that doesn't make you a strong trainer," Malva backhandedly compliments.
"Your houndoom shows great potential like Cynthia's garchomp. Your bond is strong. Houndoom thinks very highly like you."
"Uh, thank you?" Malva smirks, "At least you know a good pokemon when you see it. Houndoom, return." A red beam of light calls the pokemon back to its ball, "Hmph, are you participating?"
"Yes ma'am."
"Well brat, I anticipate watching you either rise to the challenge or burn to the ground," With those parting words the elite four member struts out of her tunnel.
Cynthia approaches and places a hand on the girl's head. It is immediately shaken off and a slight glare is thrown her way.
"Approval from Malva? Incredible! What's your name little lady." The host asks.
The blonde stares at him blankly and pivots quickly when Cynthia answers for her.
"Call her Angel."