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Ch 28 Wallace's Performance
"Disarming Voice"
A Delcatty jumps in the air, spinning around while singing. An echo of pink soundwaves and music notes surrounds the Normal-type Pokemon as Shadow Balls were trailing her.
"Use Spark!"
A Jolteon cried out, releasing sparks of electricity in the air. The Sparks created a shower of glitter-like fireworks around the amphitheater.
"Flamethrower!"
A Pansear spun on his back while using Flamethrower to create a vortex of flames,
Many Coordinators have shown their performances and coordination with their Pokemon to everyone. Each one impressed the judges and the audience, however, there were only two more Coordinators left.
"I have to admit, that performance from the last Coordinator was amazing," Roxanne commented, liking the flames spiraling around the stage.
"That Pansear was trained well," Flannery looks at her friend, hearing her speak about the High Temp Pokemon. "You can tell by the color of the flames he was using."
Brawly let out a loud laugh as his eyes shifted to the red-haired girl, "You would know that Flannery." He smirks at her, knowing her origins. "After all, you were raised in a Fire-type Gym,"
Flannery took what the sky-blue-haired boy said as a compliment. "Well thank you, Brawly." She laughs,
"I like the one with the Delcatty, the way he uses Disarming Voice is like an Aqua Jet." Helena giggles, excited for what's to come next.
"Kirlia!" Kirlia cheered, agreeing with her Partner on that note.
Steven placed his hand over his chin, seeing a performance he liked. "I kinda liked the one with Jolteon, the Sparks really got you entranced." He commented,
Helena smiles at him, also noticing that part. "I like it too; it was like a festival."
Soon the time came for the second to last performance, Vivian took the stage ready to introduce the next Coordinator. "Thank you for waiting, everyone." She announced, "Our next contestant hails from the Galar Region, he has taken second place in the Sinnoh Grand Festival last year and taking Contests in Hoenn by storm."
Vivian moved to the side, holding out her hand. "Please welcome, Alister Dark!"
"Alister Dark!?" Helena and the others exclaim, recognizing the surname.
(Insert Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - Dawn's Contest Appeal)
The spotlights shined over to the curtains, revealing a violet-haired boy in a black trench coat as he ran. He took out a Capsuled Pokeball, "Mismagius! Take the stage!"
Alister tossed the Capsuled Pokeball into the air, releasing a black haze around the stage. "Mismagius," A purple witch-like Pokemon appeared before the haze covered her and the Coordinator.
Everyone gasps seeing the dark haze covering Alister and Mismagius.
"Mismagius, Will-O-Wisp," Alister ordered,
Ghostly flames appeared at the center of the haze, and suddenly they spread out. They were in a circular motion, creating a mysterious and eerie circle around Mismagius's silhouette.
Vivian looked around the stage, curious about what the Coordinator was planning. "What a bold decision in covering the entire field!" The Hostess commented. "However, it completely captures Mismagius's Ghostly typing!"
"Use Psychic!" Alister's voice cried from the haze.
"Mismagius," The haze and the Will-O-Wisps began to take a light blue hue. Suddenly the two Moves came together to the left, creating a pilar of haze and Will-O-Wisps around Mismagius.
Mismagius was wearing a diamond-shaped jeweled necklace
Everyone saw Alister raising his hands below his Pokemon as she continued with her move. "Now, disburse it!"
"Mis…magius!" The Magical Pokemon cried, collecting the haze and Will-O-Wisps into a sphere before disbursing it.
The Will-O-Wisps flew across the amphitheater with the haze from the Pokeball.
"Wow, the haze from the opening has made the Will-O-Wisps like shooting stars!" the hazel-haired woman announced, impressed by the spookiness of the Ghost-type Pokemon.
Alister held out his hand to his Pokemon, "Alright, Mismagius use Shadow Sneak and follow it with Psych Up!" He smiles, seeing things were working well.
Mismagius's body became translucent and backflips before plummeting to the stage. The Ghost-type became a shadow and climbed on the back wall of the stage. A huge shadow appeared before disbursing while an array of multi-colored spirals came as an after-effect once the Pokemon leaps out.
Alister posed with his hands open while the Magical Pokemon floated over his hand.
(End song)
The crowds cheered loudly at another spectacular Performance.
Vivian steps forward, very impressed by yet another Performance from Alister. "Amazing! What a bold Performance from Alister. No wonder he got second place in the Sinnoh Grand Festival," She looks at the judges, waiting for their opinions.
Mr. Contesta smiles, remembering the young Coordinator's performances. "Absolutely bold and yet mysterious. Exactly what I expect from a Ghost-type Pokemon." He stated.
Mr. Sukizo was next, replying the same as usual. "That was truly remarkable,"
"I agree, it's remarkable to see a trainer who understands Pokemon and their typing," Juan stated, pleased by the performance. "Mismagius is known for being mysterious in their ways, Alister has truly understood a Pokemon's personality."
Juan looks at the white-haired woman, seeing she was impressed by it too. "It was a bold and captivating performance. It gave off a hint of risk-taking and yet a performance that showed a trainer and Pokemon's teamwork," Lydia gleefully commented,
Alister inclined his head respectfully to the judges, happy with the results. "Thank you,"
Mismagius followed her trainer's lead, bowing in respect. "Magius."
Back in the audience, the group looked at each after another's great performance. "I gotta say, I never knew Katelyn has a Coordinator as a brother," Flannery stated, "She must be proud of him."
"My guess is that she must be watching this Contest somewhere in Hoenn." Brawly crossed his arms, assuming that Katelyn is watching her Brother,
Helena smiles, holding on to her Partner. "You have to admit, his performance was well done. He must be practicing all the time to get to this point." The black-haired trainer commented.
"Kirlia, Kirlia," Kirlia claps her numbs, finding the performance more amazing than the others.
Roxanne looked at Helena, hearing her comment. "Wallace might be in a pickle, Alister has been doing this since last year." The brunette stated, looking back at the stage, "That's a big hurdle to get past."
"Wallace's got this, he's been training for months for this day," Steven stated, confident in his friend's capabilities. Everyone agreed, hoping that their friend would make it to the second round.
Near the backstage, Wallace adjust his cape in the mirror one last time and prepared Marshtomp's Pokeball. He smiles, feeling like he's ready to take the world; suddenly he paused when Alister appeared behind him.
Wallace turned around to the violet-haired trainer, smiling at him. "Good luck out there, Champion. I'm hoping you get to the second round." Alister waved his hand before leaving.
"Oh, I'll make it alright." The teal-haired Champion stated, hearing Vivian speak and ready to announce his debut. He was lucky to ask Juan to convince the Contest Committee to not reveal himself as the Champion,
Vivian took the center, "Our last Coordinator lived in Sootoplis City for his entire life and studied under Juan. Please welcome Wallace Mitchell!"
(Insert Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - Dawn's Contest Appeal)
Helena and the others cheered for their friend's performance, wishing him the best of luck. "Go, Wallace!" Roxanne shouted,
"You can do it!" Brawly shouted,
"Show them who's boss, Son!" Helena turned to the side, seeing a man with green hair and a light blue woman standing from their seats.
"That's my boy, show them what you can do!"
Helena smiles, noticing their hair color matches the color of their children's hair. 'So those must be Wallace's parents.' She then spots Maya and Cristina cheering as well.
Wallace came running out of the curtains as the spotlights flashed over him. He held onto him came with his free hand and released the button to let his cape flow like water. When doing that it revealed his blue Contest outfit,
In his other hand was a Capsuled Pokeball, "Marshtomp, it's time to shine!" He tosses the Pokeball in the air. The Pokeball released a splash of water, revealing Marshtomp leaping in the air with a smile. "Marsh!" The Mud Fish Pokemon shouted,
"Marshtomp, use Whirlpool!" Wallace held out his hand to his Partner.
"Marsh!" Marshtomp turned his body before rapidly spinning around and generating water around him. The Whirlpool's vortex drags all the remaining water droplets into itself, creating streams of water spiraling around the Whirlpool.
People were in awe by the spiraling Whirlpool, "Amassing! The streams of water from the entrance are like streamers in the wind!" Vivian cried,
Wallace held his hand up, "Now, jump then use Counter!"
A silhouette of Marshtomp swam up the Whirlpool and leaps out with a big splash. "Marsh…" He spun around as his arm began to glow an orange-brown hue. "Tomp!"
Marshtomp plummets back into the Whirlpool. The speed and weight of the Mud Fish Pokemon cause the Whirlpool to collapse within itself before bursting into a splash of water-like ribbons.
The Whirlpool bursts from the center, causing beautiful streams of water that sparkle rainbows in the spotlight.
"Alright, spin, and then Ice Bream!" The Teal-haired Champion cried out.
"Marshtomp!" The Duel-type opened his mouth as a blue orb before he spun around. Light blue lights spun around Marshtomp with him in the middle,
The Ice Beam froze the remaining stream still falling from the previous combo. Now the water-like ribbons were frozen solid and yet fragile.
Wallace smirks, pointing to the ceiling. "Let's make our finish fabulous, Marshtomp." He announced, "Supersonic!"
Marshtomp stops spinning before flipping back to Wallace. He took a deep breath before releasing a powerful scream that shatters the large crystals. Now all the large crystals shattered into tiny pieces, creating a scene of the first snowfall of winter.
Wallace struck a pose as the rest of the snow fell on the stage.
(End Song)
The crowds burst into cheers, they were impressed by the display of water and snow.
"Another great performance from our last Coordinator! It's like a winter wonderland has entered the amphitheater," Viviann announced, turning to the judges. "Now let's hear what the judges have to say about it."
Mr. Contesta was first like always, "A wonderful performance from a first timer. It was graceful like how snow falls during a winter day." The Head of the Contest committee and Pokemon Contests commented.
Mr. Sukizo gave a bright smile, "Absolutely remarkable,"
Juan places his hand on his chin, thinking about his protégée's performance. "A magnificent performance, Wallace. It truly gives an artistic performance," He commented, "Well done,"
Lydia gave a soft smile at the Champion, "As expected from Juan's protégée, your performance has traces of your mentor's style with a hint of yours mixed within." The white-haired woman stated, satisfied with his and Marshtomp's performance.
"Thank you for your comments," Wallace respectfully respond to the judges.
"Way to go Wally!" Steven cheered, knowing that he could do it.
"His performance was amazing! I knew he could impress everyone!" Helena cheered, proud to be friends with the Champion.
"Kirlia! Kirlia!" The Duel-type cheered, amazed by the performances she'd watched.
Roxanne stood up, "That was phenomenal! Those classes and Juan's tutelage paid off well." The brunette stated.
Vivian steps forward, taking the stage once more. "What a spectacular array of performances from our Coordinators this year, we will take a short break to let our judges to figure out who'll be going to the second round."
Flannery grins as she looked at her friends. "Hey, now there's a break, why don't we see Wallace?" He suggested to everyone.
"Is that allowed, I'm sure there are certain restrictions for Contests." Helena inquires about her friend's suggestion.
Brawly waved it off, "Nah, I'm sure they'll be chilled about it," He ensures the worried trainer.
Roxanne stood up from her seat, looking at each trainer with her. "Then let's get going. The Judges will make their decision at any given moment."
Everyone agreed and headed out to meet Wallace in the Dressing rooms.
Inside the Dressing room, Wallace cleaned off his cape from his performance. He looked at it and smiles, "There, dry and cleaned up." He looks over to Marshtomp watching him tend to his cape.
"You did great out there, Marshtomp." The Champion petted his new Partner on the head.
"Marsh!" Marshtomp cried happily, placing his hands over his trainer's.
Wallace smiles, happy that the Mud Fish Pokemon enjoyed his first Contest. "Wallace!" He looks up, seeing his friends entering the Dressing room.
"Did you enjoy my dazzling performance, everyone?" The teal-haired boy asked with a sly smirk.
Steven chuckled, placing his hand on his side. "Everyone was bursting into cheers within the audience." He informed his Rival. "Even we joined in,"
Helena agreed, holding onto her Partner. "Your training in Jaun's manor and the Trainer's School really paid off. Kirlia even enjoyed it," She motions to the Pokemon in her arms.
"Kirlia!" Kirlia agreed with that testament,
Brawly leans his arms on the Coordinator's shoulder, "Dude, who do you think will be your opponent in the second round?" The Fighting-type user asked,
"Not sure, the judges still need to make a decision on who's going up," Wallace explains to his surfer friend.
"Well you don't need to wait any longer," Roxanne said, looking up at the monitor above them.
The monitor showed Vivian on the screen, ready to announce who was going to the second round.
"Thank you for waiting, our Judges have made the final results on who's going to the second round." Vivian motions her hand to the monitor behind her as the monitor within the Dressing room showed ID cards.
Each card flipped over, revealing the faces of who's heading to the second round of the Sootoplis City's Pokemon Contest.
Near the end of the monitor showed Wallace's face, indicating he made it to the second round.
"Wallace! You made it to the second round!" Flannery cheered, excited for the Champion.
Brawly laughs, slapping Wallace's back and showing him how proud he is. "Gnarly Dude, I knew you can make it!" He laughs.
Wallace chuckled, moaning at how hard his friend was slapping him. "H-Hahaha…T-Thanks Brawly b-but…can you stop slapping me?" He pleads with him to stop. "M-My back is starting to hurt…"
"S-Sorry, Dude. I was just excited for you." Brawly scratches the back of his head.
Steven scoffs, "Brawly, just to let you know if you continue doing that Wally won't be able to feel his back for quite a while." He jokes, pointing to their friend who looks like he's in pain,
Helena and Roxanne couldn't help but snicker at the side.
"Now for our matchups for the second round." The hazel-haired woman announced, revealing the eight Coordinators facing each other.
"Seems like you got the third match, Wallace." Steven looks up at the matchups,
Helena turns to the teal-haired Champion, about to leave the Dressing room. "We better get back to our seats before the start of the second round." She said,
"Helena's right," Roxanne and the others started to make their way to their seats. "We better start heading back."
Brawly waved at his friend, knowing he'll do well. "Good luck Dude, we'll be cheering for you,"
With that, they left the Dressing room and headed back to the audience.
Wallace smiles and turned to Marshtomp, "Marshtomp, you deserve your rest." He returned to his Pokeball before hearing someone calling for the two Coordinators to the stage.
After the first two Contest Battles, it was Wallace's turn to face his opponents. The objective is simple, there's a five-minute mark and in order to win you have successfully performed a move or taken advantage of the opponent's move.
Wallace won that match and eventually, he made it to the final round. Now he's facing someone that he met earlier.
"Wallace is really strong for someone who was studying Contest Performances back in school," Steven commented he knew that Wallace could handle himself in a Pokemon Battle, but he did not expect he'd be this good. He smiles at Helena sitting next to him. "Right Helena?"
Helena was sweating, she knew of Wallace being the Champion. "Y-Yeah…it's surprising that Wallace can be good at Battling." She smiles nervously.
Steven notices the sweat on the former Witch's face, "Are you feeling alright, Helena?" he tilts his head with concern.
"I'm fine, I'm fine," Helena laughs, trying her best to keep the secret that Wallace entrusted her with.
"Are you-"
"Hey you two, it's starting," Flannery said to the two trainers.
Kirlia looks up at both her trainer and the Steel-blue haired trainer. She sighs at these two's complicated relationship. "Kirlia…"
"Now's the final round of the Sootoplis City Pokemon Contest will begin!" Vivian announced to the crowd, "This round will decide who'll receive the Sootoplis City's Contest Ribbon,"
Vivian held her hand to the right side of the stage. "Now please welcome our two finalists, on my right is Alister Dark!" The hazel-haired Hostess introduced the violet-haired Coordinator.
Alister walks out from backstage, filled with determination to win.
"On my left is Wallace Mitchell!" Wallace exited on the left side of the backstage, heading towards the stage.
Both Coordinators faced each other, ready to Battle.
Vivian steps back, providing room for the Battle. "Now only five minutes are set for the battle, either side will win if they have more points than the other or successfully knock either side's Pokemon out." She repeated the rules once more.
"Now, battle begin!"
Alister went first, grabbing hold of the Capsuled Pokeball. "Houndoom, take the stage!" He tosses the Pokeball in the air,
Th Capsuled Pokeball released a dark haze in mid-air before a burst of fire dismissed it. A dark-coated Hellhound like creature landed with a few hazes following.
The Dark/Fire-type Pokemon has a purple collar around his neck with an orange jewel in the middle. The orange jewel was sparkling with the colors of the Dark Pokemon coat.
Houndoom roars, showing off his fierceness to the crowd.
"What a fierce and powerful entrance!" Vivian announced.
Wallace smirks, holding onto the Capsuled Pokeball. "Starmie, it's time to shine!" He threw off his cape and tossed his Pokeball up.
The Capsuled Pokeball released a cluster of stars that formed one huge star. Suddenly a gleaming red light appeared at the center star, then something purple spun rapidly revealing a ten-side Starfish-like Pokemon.
"And the timer…begins!"
Wallace/Starmie vs Alister/Houndoom
Wallace held his hand out, taking the incitive to attack. "Starmie, use Rapid Spin while using Hydro Pump!"
Starmie leaps into the air and started to spin, its edges began to burst out streams of water.
Vivian steps forward, "What an amazing combo! Two powerful attacks combine into one!"
On the scoreboard, Alister lost a few points due to the success of the combo.
"Houndoom, use Smog on the ground!" Alister retaliated.
Houndoom opened his mouth before releasing black smoke to cover the Dark Pokemon.
Starmie missed Houndoom within the smog cloud, losing some points in the process. "Ngh," Wallace winced, hearing that Alister is skilled with evasion.
"Now, use Iron Tail!" The violet-haired trainer ordered.
From the Smog, Houndoom speared with his pointed tail taking on a metallic color. He twisted his body and slams Iron Tail right in the center of Starmie.
"What a way to use Smog, a sneak attack within it's on Move!"
The Mysterious Pokemon fell to the Battlefield, losing some more points.
Wallace remained calm, used to these attacks on his Pokemon. "Go in with another Iron Tail!"
Houndoom rushed in with his tail a metallic color again. The Champion smirks, "Rapid Spin on your side!"
The Water-type began to spin rapidly again, turning to its side as it was instructed to.
Houndoom landed an Iron Tail but was blocked by Starmie's Rapid Spin. Alister lost a few more points,
"Now Hydro Pump," Wallace smirks as Starmie began to burst water from its legs.
Houndoom was hit by the water, doing some extra damage due to the typing. "Alright, way to go Starmie!" Wallace cheered.
Houndoom landed before his Trainer before getting up, 'No wonder his Champion, he trained his Pokemon well.' Alister thought before smirking, "Seems like your Pokemon are powerful,"
"Thanks, yours too," Wallace responded,
"If I may, can I take it up a notch?" Alister asked, prepared to not use his trump card in the Battle.
Wallace saw the stone around Houndoom's neck and smirks. "Alright, let's see what you're made of."
Alister smirks, grabbing the necklace around his neck. "Very well, I'll kick it up a notch." He took off his necklace, revealing a Key Stone at the end.
Steven and Helena got up from their seats, recognizing the stones. "That's a Key Stone!" They both cried out in shock.
Alister tosses his necklace in the air, "Let's show them a show!" He grabs hold of his Key Stone, instantly producing a multicolored light in his palms. "Houndoom,"
Alister held out his palm with his Key Stone, "Mega Evolve!"
Houndoom howls as the Houndoomite reacted to his Partner's call. His body began to grow larger, his horns grew into points, the bones around his coat began to enlarge into armor, and his tip tail split into a fork.
The Mega Houndoom roared, releasing a powerful surge of energy as a multicolored Mega Evolution symbol appeared before him.
Everyone was astonished by the sudden display of bonds between Pokemon and Trainer.
Vivian was shocked but excited at the same time. "I-It's Mega Evolution!"
The audience cheered loudly at the appearance of a Mega Evolved Pokemon,
Wallace chuckles, seeing the powerful Duel-type. "Well, this is interesting. I'm all for it."
Alister smirks, holding out his hand. "Houndoom, let's show them what you can really do. Use Smog!"
Houndoom leaps in the air and released the same Moved as before. "Now Flamethrower!"
The Dark Pokemon burst out a powerful Flamethrower from his mouth.
"Quick, use Thunder Wave and Dazzling Gleam at the same time!" The Champion ordered.
Starmie leaps in the air, spinning its body as a multicolored light appeared around the body. Then a field of electricity covered the Dazzling Gleam causing a light show above the Smog.
"What an amazing light show that Starmie produced!" Alister lost some points, but the flames made contact with the Smog.
Wallace too lost some points due to the Flamethrower and Smog.
The Smog disburse revealing both Pokemon still standing, "Now-"
Suddenly the time to a stop, causing the Coordinators to stop. "And that's the time!" Vivian announced.
"Now, the winner of the Sootoplis City Pokemon Contest is…"
AN: Who do you think won? Please leave comment or review.