Welcome all to the 9th chapter of my Pokemon Entertainment League series. In this chapter, we see the four way match that will determine a contender for a future match for the PokeLeague Championship. I hope you all enjoy it.
March 9th Part 1 (Season 1 Episode 9)
Thursday, it's another day in the PEL and once again another watching day for Roddy and I. We don't mind at all. Everyone has to take the first week off to get themselves accumulated to what goes on around here.
I wake up at 8:30, knowing that I don't have to be truly ready for the day until 9:30. Roddy and I decided late yesterday that watching the 4 way match was probably the biggest thing happening today and it's for the best that we at the very least watch it unfold. It is happening at 10 this morning and we knew it's going to be a huge event.
I get out of bed and feel quite excited, knowing that I am watching a match that affects the basis of the PEL. The winner of today's 4 way match gets a chance at the PokeLeague Championship in the future. Today there only remains two questions.
Who will be the victor in this 4 way match?
When said championship match will happen?
It has been said that when the championship match will happen won't be announced until after they crown a victor of today's match. So both questions will get announced today, but the excitement of the answers is at an all-time high.
I change into the clothes I wear and feel my PDA vibrate and look to see a message from Roddy pops up.
I'll meet you for breakfast at 9:15. I have something I need to do before then.
Interesting. Although I keep forgetting that we've only known each other for a few days now so I shouldn't be surprised at discovering new things about him.
I head down to breakfast while still thinking about the main match for the day. Only one participant is known, Gavin Murdoch. It's not uncommon that the PEL covers up other participants in a match to make it more suspenseful for people waiting on the match, as well as the participants themselves who wouldn't know who their opponents are.
A 4 way match is essential 4 trainers enter an arena, each trainer sends out 1 pokemon and the last pokemon standing is the winner of the match. So due to its being on a battlefield and you have 3 opponents, you can't exactly hide off until everyone else is taken down. The weakest are usually taken down first.
Speaking of trainers entering into the battle, Gavin Murdoch is the only one to come forward confirming he's entering the match. Roddy and I did some research on him and his 3 year long career in the PEL is uneventful in his battling reputation but he does bring a lot of drama to the table. He has only one championship under his belt and that was as Double Battle Champion but was only held for a short time. What he is known for is not getting along with pretty much anyone. He burns down the bridges he builds up and loves the chaos that ensues from it. Other than that, he's not all that spectacular.
I arrive at the dining hall at 9:20 and grab my food which for me, is a toasted egg sandwich and sit down waiting for Roddy to show up. I am halfway through my sandwich when he shows up at my table and sits down.
"Hi." I say to him. I'm not sure if he looks content or mad.
"Hello." He responds back. I'm not sure if he's up for talking. He's wearing a black leather coat and drinking from a water bottle. I realize though that if I am going to get anything from him I have to be the one to initiate conversation.
"So, how come you arrived so late?" I ask. It feels extremely direct and I'm not even sure how he will respond.
"I was busy with a bit of a chore." He responds and I am amazed. He seems so aloof yet mysterious.
"Ok, I know we've only known each other for a few days and aren't really friends but you seem to be in a bad mood. Can I help you in any way?"
He chuckles and then he smiles at me. "I'm sorry. I'm not really in a bad mood but more like mulling things over in my mind. As for helping me out, lets save that until I tell you what's been going on after we watch the match. I think you deserve to know what I want to do here." I nod my head slowly but don't respond since it seems so odd coming up all of a sudden. "We better get going or we'll miss the match." We both get up, with me putting back my tray and then we head towards the arena.
We arrive at Pokeleague Stadium the arena where big matches and events happen at. So many people are around and I guess everyone wants to see this match up close as it happens. Roddy and I quickly head to the stands and grab a seat where we can easily see events as they are happening. The energy with everyone is exciting. Everyone is talking about who they think will be in the battle. Soon enough an announcer starts talking.
"This battle will be a 4 way battle with the winner getting a shot at the PokeLeague Championship." There is a good amount of cheering at that. "Introducing first Gavin Murdoch." From one side of the battlefield out comes a man of medium height but quite thin. He has brown hair and a smug look on his face, like he's already won the match. That's Gavin Murdoch. "Introducing next," The arena falls silent since no one knows who is coming out next. "Roland Keys." An audible gasp comes throughout the stadium as a short and chunky man walks out of the opposite side of field. I know who that is.
Roland Keys used to be a tag partner of Gavin Murdoch almost a year ago. In the two months that their partnership held out it was said to be probably the best partnership Gavin ever had. Roland was the brains and Gavin was the charisma. That ended when during a Tag Team Championship match Gavin deliberately knocked out Roland's pokemon in an act to win them the match. In the end it actually cost them the match. During their interview the next day Gavin placed all blame on Roland saying he wasn't picking up his end of the team. Roland stormed out of the interview and disbanded the team and swore vengeance against him. Noone believed Gavin's story and people were always excited when the two ended up in a match together, which happened due to Roland using his points every so often to request a match against Gavin and a few arguments between the two.
"Well I wasn't expecting this to happen." I say to Roddy.
"I bet it was so that Roland could have an opportunity while also being able to take down his rival." Makes sense. But we still only had half the compeitors on the field.
"Next up is Annette Dawson." From an opening halfway between the battlefield comes a tall, blond woman in high heels and wearing a red dress. People start clapping immediately knowing who she is. Annette Dawson is a three time Contest Champion and is in the top 5 trainers in the PEL who excel at contests. She made it known that she would enjoy trying to capture the PokeLeague Championship and it seems that she's done well enough to try for a shot at it.
"Finally up is Jaxon Hallman."
"Oh my. I wouldn't have expected him." Roddy says. I am shocked to say the least. Jaxon comes out from a doorway opposite from the side of the field as Annette and looks older than most trainers here are. In his mid-30s he's been here for 12 years, probably one of the longest trainers who have been here. He also is well known for holding the PokeLeague championship 8 times. For sure he is in the top 3 of the trainers that have held the PokeLeague championship the most amount of times. I look around and others are just as shocked but refocus once a referee comes onto the battlefield.
"This will be a 4 way battle between our four trainers. Each trainer will use one pokemon and when three pokemon are unable to battle the match will be called. Send out your pokemon." The referee called out.
"Mamoswine, you're up." Gavin announces.
"Leafeon, go." Roland calls out.
"Electrode!" Annette throws out her pokeball.
"Tropius, let's do this." Jaxon calls out.
All 4 pokemon appear on their respective sides of the field. I realize that each pokemon attributes to each trainer.
Mamoswine is large, strong, and a force to reckon with. Something that Gavin is known for, using power as a way to work in a battle.
Roland is the exact opposite. He doesn't are about pure power or size and instead uses his smarts to outwit an opponent. Leafeon is the smallest of the pokemon on the field but probably could take down each of its opponents on its own with a combination of its moves.
Electrode works well with Annette since using its electric moves helps make it look beautiful in its appeals but as well its tough and can help her in the regular battles she participates in.
Jaxon though is the one that stands out. Tropius may not be as large as Mamoswine but it has the most experience in the PEL due to Jaxon being its trainer. For sure Tropius was the one to watch out for of the four pokemon.
"Begin the battle!" Announces the referee.
"Mamoswine, Rock Smash on Leafeon." Gavin makes the first move in the match and it seems like an obvious move.
"It looks like he's going after the person he believes is his biggest advisory in the match." I notice and say out loud.
"Which will ultimately be his downfall." Roddy responds and I know he's correct.
Roland seems unfazed by this attack. "Leafeon, Round." Mamoswine was charging towards Leafeon with its tusks ready to smash while Leafeon starts creating green sound waves from its mouth. The sound attack collides with Mamoswine and forces it to stop in the middle of the field, in the middle of every other opponent.
"Electrode, Rollout." Annette commands.
"Mamoswine, Rock Smash on Electrode." Gavin fights back.
"Tropius, use Sweet Scent."
Electrode starts rolling at a quick speed towards Mamoswine. Mamoswine on the other hand faces Electrode and readies its tusks. But just as its about to attack, Tropius sends out a fragrant pink dust that shrouds Mamoswine and suddenly it stops its attack and becomes docile. Electrode though, isn't in the cloud and so it keeps on moving and strikes Mamoswine back and forth with its rolling attack.
"Mamoswine, use Freeze-Dry" Mamoswine, getting annoyed with the rolling attack quickly charges up a light blue ball of energy in between its tusks. Before anyone can react it releases the attack in a stream of energy. But the problem is that it releases the energy so quickly it has no time to effectively aim and so it's just attacking all around the battlefield. Electrode is able to roll away from the attack but Leafeon is hit on its legs and Tropius gets caught on one of its wings.
"Of all the pokemon on that field Mamoswine actually has the advantage against each of them." Roddy says to me. It is true, it is the largest of them all but also its ice attacks are more effective against grass types and since its part ground type it couldn't be affected by electric types like Electrode.
"Tropius, Steel Wing."
"Electrode, Rollout."
Both trainers gave their orders at the same exact time. Tropius flew in the air with its wings becoming a light grey color and it soared towards Mamoswine. Electrode as well starts rolling at a fast speed at Mamoswine. Both attacks are on a collision course towards the mammoth.
"Mamoswine, Freeze-Dry. Stop them! Gavin cries.
Mamoswine lets out the light blue energy at the two pokemon coming at it. The energy hits them directly but neither of them slow down. Tropius's wing slams into Mamoswine as well as Electrode rolls into it as well. Mamoswine falls down but struggles to get back up. Eectrode and Tropius barely look like they got injured in the counter attack.
"It took two impressive hits and it still is able to keep going." I say more impressed then anything.
"Hold that thought." Roddy says.
"Leafeon, use Leaf Blade." Roland commands. Leafeon jumps in the air and does an easy flip with its tail glowing green and extended out like a long blade. It falls easily towards Mamoswine and with one last flip it slashes the massive mammoth across its head. With a roar, Mamoswine falls down in a faint and Leafeon lands next to it looking proud at getting the last hit.
"Mamoswine is unable to battle. Gavin is now out of the match." The referee announces, to the cheering of the crowd. Gavin, grumbling, returns Mamoswine and walks off the battlefield.
"Electrode, Thunder." Annette commands. Electrode, without missing a beat, fires off a powerful bolt of electricity towards Leafeon.
"Quick Attack, dodge that attack." Roland commands back. Leafeon starts running at a fast speed, easily dodging the attack.
"Tropius, Solar Beam." Jaxon tells his pokemon. Tropius flies back into the air and absorbing sunlight through his wings.
"Electrode, Thunder on Tropius." Annette commands back. Electrode fires off the strong bolt towards Tropius. At that moment Tropius fires off a beam of light energy from its mouth. The attack strikes the ground between Leafeon and Electrode, damaging both of them, while the Thunder attack hits Tropius and it falls straight on the battlefield.
"Wow." I say.
"Amazing." Roddy responds. Everyone is impressed with how the battle is progressing. First three separate pokemon are able to take out one strong opponent and now each one is fighting all by themselves. Alliances have been broken and now it's every trainer for themselves.
"Leafeon, use Quick Attack on Electrode." Leafeon starts running as fast as it can towards Electrode.
"Electrode, Rollout. Don't let it hurt you." Electrode starts rolling around and heads straight for Leafeon who also is speedily making its way towards Electode. I could see a grimace show itself on Roland's face as it looked like he knew that Electrode was bigger and heavier than Leafeon and wouldn't be able to effectively clash well.
"Leafeon, Dig." Before the attacks could collide, Leafeon went underground and Electrode just rolled over the hole.
"This looks bad for Electrode." I say.
"Tropius, Steel Wing." A gasp goes through the crowd as Tropius leaps into the air, and with wings colored a light grey, charges towards Electrode. Its unable to make a counterattack and gets swiped by the wing. Dazed and surprised Electrode can't do much as Tropius swoops up into the air.
"Leafeon, come on out." Roland yells.
Leafeon quickly thrusts through the ground that is right underneath Electrode. With a gasp Annette realizes it's all over as Electrode rolls around, fainted.
"Electrode is unable to battle, Annette is out of the match." The referee announces. Annette returns her Electrode and walks off the battlefield.
This was it. The final minutes of the match. The match that would declare a trainer that gets a future match for the PokeLeague Championship. Who would get the chance? Only the strongest would survive, and we are just about to see that.
"Leafeon, Round." Leafeon creates the green sound waves from its mouth and aims it towards the flying Tropius. "I'll bring down Tropius and then I'll win.
"Not by a long shot. Tropius, dodge." Tropius does a graceful yet effective dodging maneuver from the sound waves. But he makes no attempt at forming a counterattack.
"The only way you will be able to put up an effective attack is to face me head on." Jaxon says to his opponent.
Roland grinds his teeth in an angry look. It's dangerous to try. At a distance, Tropius can dodge the attacks from the air. But as well it's an extremely strong and dangerous pokemon to go head to head with, especially considering he size difference.
"Leafeon, Quick Attack. Bring the fight right to it." Roland yells. Leafeon, understanding it's a dangerous gamble, starts running quickly and jumps in the air towards it's target.
"Tropius, finish this with Air Slash." Jaxon says calmly.
"No!" Roland screams. The audience gasps as Tropius uses one of its wings to charge up a ball of air. It then throws the ball directly at Leafeon. Leafeon, unlike Tropius, has no advantage in the air. The ball strikes Leafeon directly on its head and launches it back towards the field. It lands on the battlefield and the battlefield is surrounded in dust for a few seconds. After its cleared, its clear Leafeon isn't getting up to battle.
"Leafeon is unable to battle. Roland is out of the match. That means the winner of the match is Tropius and Jaxon.
Everyone starts cheering and clamping for him and I see Roland return Leafeon and walk away, defeated but not upset at the loss. Before Roland can get off the battlefield, a man walks onto the battlefield with a microphone in his hand. He motions Jaxon over, who quickly walks to the man's side. Everyone quickly quiets down at the man on the battlefield. Dylan Stodart, an Elite.
"Thank you everyone. First off I want to congratulate Jaxon Hallman on his impressive victory. Next I know all of you are wondering when he is going to get his match. I am here to tell everyone that Jaxon Hallman," He turns to him with a huge grin on his face. "are going to get your PokeLeague Championship match at Torrent of Change on March 31st." I sudden burst of applause happens at that. "It will be a 1 on 1 match with three pokemon each. But there is a stipulation on this match." He pauses for clear dramatic effect. "It will be a Water Type Only match. The only pokemon allowed on either side have to be water types." The crowd roars with cheering and Jaxon looks pleased. I assume that the stipulation doesn't matter. He's not only in the monthly event but as well it's a PokeLeague Championship match. Suddenly I feel a tapping on my shoulder.
"I think we've seen enough for now." I nod at him. "I really think it's time that you knew what it was that I am planning on being here for."
Thank you for reading and please review and tell me what you thought of the following
-The trainers in the four way match.
-What you thought about the match itself and the outcome.
-What do you think Roddy's plan is in the PEL?