I don't own Pokémon or its characters, but I own Denise, her Pokémon group and my other OCs.
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Pokemon: Friends to the End
Chapter 158: Dawn of a Royal Day!
Ash and his friends are still on their way to Valor Lakefront so that Dawn can compete in the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
Passing through Arrowroot Town, Ash, Dawn, Denise and Brock notice that one of the final Pokémon Contests before the Grand Festival was due to take place that day.
"Wow."Ash remarked."There's a Pokémon Contest."
"I feel sorry that you two won't be in it, Dawn and Denise."Brock stated.
"Since me and Dennie both have Five Ribbons, there's no need for either of us to go in it."Dawn commented.
"Yeah."Denise chuckled."Our entry in the Grand Festival is already guaranteed."
"Prinpulp."Prinplup chirped.
Combusken smiled."Combusken."
"Pikachu."Pikachu answered.
Suddenly, a woman in formal dress approached Dawn and Denise.
"Pardon me."Freesia said gently and bowed."You two must be Lady Dawn and Lady Denise. We've been waiting for you."
Dawn and Denise looked at Freesia in confusion.
"Huh?"Dawn asked.
"What do you mean, miss?"Denise questioned.
Brock once again naturally overcome with affection and started flirting with Freesia.
"Wrong! I've been waiting for you!"Brock flirted while holding Freesia's hands, making her sweat drop."I'm Brock! But I'm also overcome by your beauty! It sends darts of love down my-"
Croagunk once again Poison Jabs Brock, making him become paralysed in pain.
"That's Croagunk."Brock muttered painfully.
Brock collapsed on the ground before Croagunk dragged him away.
Dawn, Denise, Ash, Prinplup, Combusken and Pikachu brought their attention back on Freesia.
"Sorry about that."Denise apologised with a sheepish smile."He does that a lot when he sees a pretty lady."
"That's alright, Lady Denise."Freesia assured.
"Hold on."Dawn instructed."What did you mean when you just said you were waiting for us?"
"Yes. Excuse me, my name is Freesia."Freesia declared with a bow."I've come out here to escort you to be crowned, Princess Dawn."
This caused Dawn, Denise, Ash, Prinplup, Combusken and Pikachu to become shocked.
"Huh?!"Dawn and Denise said in unison."Princess?!"
Later Dawn, Denise, Ash, and Brock were brought to a building that looked like a grand manor and were introduced to Princess Salvia, only for all of them to become completely stunned.
Princess Salvia had a fair complexion, blue eyes, and long navy blue hair that was done up with a white headband on it. She wore a stylish light sky blue dress with a white belt that had a gold jewel around the waist and white heels. Around her neck was a white choker with a gold flower around her neck and on her hands were short gloves.
The princess looked almost completely identical to Dawn and Denise!
Both Prinplup and Combusken couldn't help, but stare bug-eyed at the resemblance.
"It's like a dream come true."Princess Salvia admitted kindly."I can't believe I'm actually meeting you both in person, Dawn and Denise. You were both amazing in the Wallace Cup and the Lilypad Contest. The two of you were great as well, Prinplup and Combusken."
Prinplup and Combusken smiled at Princess Salvia.
"Prinplup."Prinplup chirped.
"Combusken."Combusken responded.
"Allow me to introduce you, if you please."Freesia remarked."The lady standing before you is Princess Salvia."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Dawn, Denise, Ash and Brock."Princess Salvia declared and bowed."I'm so honoured."
Ash and Brock became shocked that the princess knew their names.
"You know who we are?"Ash said in disbelief.
"Pika!"Pikachu gasped.
"Oh my. Of course, I know who you are."Princess Salvia explained."I'm a huge fan of Dawn and Denise. I've watched all the contests and tag battles, they've competed in."
"Princess Salvia is making a royal appearance in Arrowroot Town today as an ambassador of goodwill."Freesia declared."However, her highness wishes to compete in today's contest."
"Wow."Dawn complemented.
"That's so cool."Denise declared.
"Yes, it is."Freesia agreed."But her official duties make her participation in the contest impossible."
A sad look appeared on Princess Salvia's face.
"Which is why we like Lady Dawn stand in her highness' place."Freesia admitted.
Both Dawn and Denise became astounded to hear Freesia's favour.
"You want me to pretend I'm the princess?!"Dawn said in surprise.
"You're serious?!"Denise commented.
Princess Salvia walked up to Dawn and Denise.
"Yes, I am."Princess Salvia answered with a pleading look and clasped her hands together."Please say that you will."
"Well…"Dawn started with a nervous smile.
Denise looked at Princess Salvia.
"How about this, Princess Salvia?"Denise spoke up."What if you let me and my sister wear both your dresses, then you'll pick out which one of us are suitable to pretend to be you."
"That is not a bad idea, Lady Denise."Princess Salvia admitted kindly."Let's give a try."
Then Dawn and Denise were both given dresses to wear to dress up as Princess Salvia.
Dawn wore light pink dress with long white opera gloves and had a blue orange sash with a small dark pink ribbon attached on her waist. Around her neck was a small light pink beaded necklace. Her navy blue hair was tied in a ponytail with a silver tiara on her head.
Denise wore a frilly mint green-and-white dress with dark green ribbons, a jade beaded necklace around her neck and a baby blue sash attached to her chest. Her navy blue hair was styled in a bun and had a gold tiara with emeralds on her head.
Both Dawn and Denise gasped in amazement at seeing themselves dressed up as princesses.
"Wow! Awesome!"Dawn remarked."Look, Dennie! We're both princesses!"
"Yeah!"Denise chuckled as she looked at her sides."It looks like we're both ready to go to a masquerade ball!"
"Those dresses look good on you both."Ash said with a smile.
"Pika."Pikachu agreed.
Dawn and Denise twirled around before both of them went between Princess Salvia.
"My subjects."Dawn greeted.
"How do you do?"Denise asked.
Ash, Brock, Pikachu, Prinplup and Combusken were all surprised to see how the Twinleaf twins resembled Princess Salvia.
"Whoa."Brock said in awe."You three look like triplets."
"Prinplup."Prinplup chirped.
"Combusken."Combusken agreed.
Princess Salvia, Dawn and Denise smiled at each other.
"It's like the Prince and the Pauper."Denise responded.
"Who would've guessed?"Dawn giggled.
Freesia looked at Princess Salvia.
"So Your Highness have you decided which one will be in your place?"Freesia asked.
Princess Salvia looked at Dawn and Denise carefully before making her decision.
"I think Lady Dawn should be me."Princess Salvia exclaimed."Lady Denise is her twin, but her eyes look a bit more green than mine and Lady Dawn's."
"Very well."Freesia said with a bow.
Denise looked at Dawn.
"Looks like you're going to be the princess, Dawn."Denise chuckled.
"You're not mad, Dennie?"Dawn questioned.
Denise shook her head.
"Not at all. Don't worry."Denise assured."You're the right one for this role."
Freesia held Dawn's clothes as she looked at Princess Salvia.
"Princess, it's time to get dressed."Freesia stated.
"Alright."Princess Salvia answered with a nod.
Princess Salvia was then given Dawn's clothes to wear while Denise placed back her normal clothes.
"Whoa."Dawn commented in amazement."It's like I'm looking through a mirror."
"Your Highness, you look exactly like my sister from head to toe."Denise chuckled.
"You two look so alike."Brock added."It seems like no one will expect a thing."
A shy smile appeared on Princess Salvia's face as her cheeks turned pink.
"I am so honoured."Princess Salvia declared shyly and held the bottom of the pink skirt."Though I must say your little outfit is less than regal. It embarrasses me a bit."
"Your Highness, it suits you well."Freesia assured.
"True?"Princess Salvia asked and then smiled."Well, if you say so, then I'm sure it will be fine."
Princess Salvia then brought out a Poké Ball.
"Togekiss, come on out!"Princess Salvia ordered.
Princess Salvia's Poké Ball opened and her Togekiss came out.
"Togekiss!"
"A Togekiss?"Dawn said in surprise.
Dawn took out her Pokédex to scan Togekiss.
"Togekiss, the Jubilee Pokémon and the evolved form of Togetic."Dawn's Pokédex buzzed."It is said that Togekiss never appears where there is conflict."
"It looks just like the one that Lucas has."Denise remarked.
Togekiss went next to Princess Salvia.
"The truth is my dear Togekiss has been training hard in hopes for our chance to compete in a Pokémon Contest."Princess Salvia explained and looked at Togekiss."Isn't that right, Togekiss?"
Togekiss nodded. "Togekiss."
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door which caused Princess Salvia and the group to become alarmed.
"Return."Princess Salvia ordered.
Princess Salvia quickly returns Togekiss to her Poké Ball as her butler entered.
"Your Highness, pardon me."Salvia's butler apologised.
He apologised for the intrusion as Freesia quickly leads Salvia, Ash, Denise and Brock out.
"Alright, dear guests."Freesia stated."Please, step this way."
Freesia led the group out as the butler brought his attention on Dawn.
"Curious."Salvia's butler said."Your Highness, I don't seem to recall any sort of greeting schedule in this time."
"Umm...no need to worry."Dawn responded with a nervous smile."It's cool."
"Princess, that sort of language is not appropriate."Salvia's butler informed.
"Oh, yes. You're right."Dawn answered with an apologetic smile."I'm sorry."
Salvia's butler cleared his throat.
"The greeting ceremony will begin at once."Salvia's Butler admitted."Are you ready, Your Highness?"
A glimpse of confusion appeared on Dawn's face.
"Everyone you're about to meet and greet is most important to the stability of our land."Salvia's butler exclaimed."As always, please make sure you are smiling the whole time. Do you understand?"
"I think so."Dawn replied and gave a very nervous smile."Smile like this?"
Meanwhile...
Outside the Contest Hall, Salvia was preparing to register for entry and is starting to get nervous.
"It won't be long now. It's almost time."Salvia said nervously."I'm starting to get a little nervous."
"No need to worry."Ash assured."We'll be cheering you on along the way."
"Pika pika."Pikachu agreed.
"It's natural to get nervous the first time you enter a Pokémon Contest, Salvia."Denise remarked."That's what it was like for me and Dawn when we entered the Jubilife Contest. But just remember to stay positive and that Arrowroot Ribbon will be yours for sure."
Combusken smiled."Combusken."
"Prinplup."Prinplup chirped.
"Right."Salvia answered with a smile.
"Let's get going."Brock insisted.
The group then made their way inside the Arrowroot Pokémon Contest Hall.
Soon the Contest gets underway and Marian welcomes the spectators to Arrowroot Town, 'the town of overflowing greenery'.
"North, South, East or West! Whenever there is a Pokémon Contest, you and I will want to be there and want the best!"Marian declared."And cheer the Coordinators to victory! Ladies and gentleman, your patience has been rewarded as it is time for the Arrowroot Pokémon Contest!"
The crowd cheered at Marian as Ash, Pikachu, Brock and Prinplup were among the guests seated.
"And what a setting Arrowroot Town provides! A community surrounded by nature!"Marian remarked."And now let me introduce you to our judges!"
Marian then introduced the Contest Judges, first the Chief of the Pokémon Activities Committee, Mr. Contesta followed by the Head of the Pokémon Fan Club, Mr. Sukizo; and last but not least the local Pokémon Center's operator, Nurse Joy.
"First our Head Judge, Mr Contesta!"Marian declared.
"Hello, everyone."Mr Contesta greeted."I'm so excited to witness the gifted Coordinators and Pokémon that have travelled here far and wide."
"Next is the Head of the Pokémon Fan Club, Mr. Sukizo!"Marian admitted.
"Arrowroot Town, remarkable."Mr. Sukizo declared.
"And finally, Arrowroot Town's very own Nurse Joy!"Marian stated.
"So many great performances today."Nurse Joy said kindly."I'm thrilled."
In the Backstage...
Salvia, Denise and Combusken sat down in the room where the other Coordinators were and listening to Marian explain the rules of the Pokèmon Contest.
"And as always, I'll be your host of the evening!"Marian announced."My name is Marian!"
Salvia let out a sigh causing Denise and Combusken to look at her.
"Are you alright, Salvia?"Denise asked.
"I'm alright, Lady Denise."Salvia replied."I just hope I'll do great since it is my first time in a Pokèmon Contest."
"Hey, you are going to great."Denise assured."Just remember to stay positive and you'll nail this Contest."
"Combusken."Combusken agreed.
"Nail?"Salvia said in confusion.
"It means you will do it extremely well or successfully."Denise exclaimed.
"Oh, right. I understand."Salvia remarked and notice something behind."Oh. I know her."
Denise and Combusken looked behind them and saw Jessilina not far from where they stood, but appeared to be looking down with a frustrated look.
"Oh. That's Jessilina. She's a rival of me and Dawn."Denise answered."But she is not a pain like Amy and Ursula-"
Both Denise and Combusken became nervous when they notice Salvia went to introduce herself to Jessilina.
"Hello there, Jessilina. Pleased to meet you."Salvia remarked and did a curtsy."It's such an honor."
"Honour to meet me?"Jessilina said in confusion.
Salvia then immediately became nervous upon realising her mistake, but kept smiling.
"I mean though we are the best of friends, it's been much to long since I've seen you."Salvia admitted.
"Best of friends?! What planet are you on?!"Jessilina scowled."You are already have five Contest Ribbons like your twerp of a sister, so why you're in my face now?!"
"That's easy. The truth is it's always been my dream to compete in a real Pokèmon Contest."Salvia replied, making Jessilina terribly confused."So good luck and may the best Coordinator win. Good day."
Salvia then gave a bow to Jessilina and walked to where Denise and Combusken were.
Denise slightly face palmed while Combusken slightly sighed.
"Combusken."Combusken murmured.
Back at the Castle...
Dawn was having her own problems as she had just finished a meeting with a gentleman who had arrived to pay his respects to his princess.
"Your Highness, it's such an honour to have an audience with you today."the gentleman declared."Please, do come visit my manor at your earliest possible convenience."
"Thanks-I mean thank you and have a nice day, won't you?"Dawn responded.
"Good day."the gentleman answered.
The gentleman stood up and bowed at the princess before leaving the room.
Dawn let out a sigh before she quietly spoke to Freesia.
"Can we please be finished now?"Dawn asked.
"It won't be much longer."Freesia assured brightly."They are like 82 more guests left."
"82 more guests?!"Dawn said in pure shock.
Salvia's Butler cleared his throat causing Dawn to slightly smile.
"Never mind."Dawn answered."Bring in the next guest."
"Next guest enter."Salvia's Butler ordered.
In the Arrowroot Pokémon Contest Hall...
The Performance Stage gets underway.
"And now it is time to begin Round 1!"Marian announced."The Performance Stage! Please give all the Pokémon a big round of a applause for their incredible performances!"
Jessilina does a very good job showing off her Yanmega's attacks thanks to her extra determination to beat Dawn.
"Yanmega use Ancient Power!"Jessilina ordered.
Yanmega uses Ancient Power to unleash a silver glowing orb in the air.
"Now use Steel Wing!"Jessiling ordered.
Yanmega uses Steel Wing on Ancient Power causing glitter to be emitted.
"Wow!"Marian praised."And Yanmega's Steel Wing completely shredded Ancient Power!"
"Now let's slay them with Silver Wind!"Jessilina ordered.
Yanmega continues using Silver Wind to shatter the glittering shards and finishing the performance.
"And here is the big finish!"Jessilina remarked.
Yanmega flew down and came behind Jessilina as glitter slowly showered down on the stage.
This caused the crowd to cheer at Jessilina and her Yanmega.
"And our next entry is...Dawn!"Marian announced.
The curtains to the Performance Stage opened revealing Salvia.
Ash, Pikachu, Brock, Prinplup, Denise and Combusken began to cheer the princess on.
"Go for it, Your Highness!"Ash encouraged and realised his mistake."Oops! My bad! Go, Dawn!"
"You can do it!"Denise called out.
"Togekiss!"Salvia remarked and threw out her Capsule Ball."Enter, please!"
Salvia sends out Togekiss, and the Line Seal on the Ball Capsule create a crown around Togekiss as she appears.
"Togekiss!"
"First Aura Sphere, let's go!"Salvia ordered.
Salvia starts off by having Togekiss use Aura Sphere which was sent into the air.
"Alright!"Salvia praised."Use Sky Attack!"
Togekiss use Sky Attack and she travels into the air while glowing causing the Aura Sphere to split into several sections which surrounds her.
"Now for an elegant finish, use Air Slash!"Salvia ordered.
Togekiss starts to spin while using Air Slash which causes the Aura Spheres to explode in a shower of beautiful sparkles.
The Jubilee Pokémon then lands next to Salvia and bows as the sparkles land and surround the two like a beautiful aurora.
"Incredible!"Marian declared."The rains of shimmering light are now pouring down the stage! What an aurora!"
This gets huge cheers from the crowd and the judges comment on how wonderful Salvia's appeal was.
"That was brilliant."Mr Contesta praised."And I enjoyed every one of Togekiss' moves."
"And may I add remarkable."Mr. Sukizo remarked.
"I don't recall ever seeing a light show that was more stunning and wonderful."Nurse Joy admitted.
Salvia and Togekiss waved at the cheering crowd as Denise glanced at her companions.
"Salvia and Togekiss sure did great."Denise stated with a hint of relief."Though I kind of feel bad that Dawn is actually missing out on this."
"That's true, Denise."Brock commented."But remember Dawn is taking the role of the princess which is very important as Freesia said."
"You're right, Brock."Denise agreed with a sheepish smile."I bet she is doing great as the princess."
"I'm sure she is too, Dennie."Ash chuckled.
Back at the Castle...
The real Dawn was overcome with exhaustion as she had finally finished accepting blessings from all the visitors.
"Aw man, I'm beat."Dawn grumbled.
Salvia's Butler cleared his throat causing Dawn to stand up straight.
"Then I suggest you get a second social gathering combined with a meal straight away."Salvia's Butler stated.
"Lunch?"Dawn said with a hint of relief.
Dawn was led to the dining room to see that the meal isn't a chance to relax as she's going to be eating with around a dozen people, much to her horror.
"I'M NOT HUNGRY!"Dawn cried out.
At the Arrowroot Pokémon Contest Hall...
Ash, Pikachu, Brock, Prinplup, Denise and Combusken met up with Salvia and her Togekiss at the backstage.
"I was so nervous. I just can't believe it. My heart is still pounding."Salvia remarked and looked at Togekiss."Togekiss, is yours pounding too?"
"Toge."Togekiss said gently.
"That's the first thing you get."Denise said with a smile."Your heart pounding with anxiety and excitement."
"Princess, please don't worry."Brock assured."I'm sure you passed the first round."
"And it wouldn't surprise me if you won the whole thing."Ash remarked.
Pikachu smiled. "Pikachu."
"Prinplup."Prinplup chirped.
"Combusken."Combusken said.
Salvia smiled at her companions, feeling touched by their words.
"You really think so? Oh, thank you. I'm so glad I came."Salvia declared.
Salvia then glanced at the other Coordinators that were busy preparing their Pokémon for the Second Round.
"Such inspiring Coordinators and Pokémon working towards their dream."Salvia remarked and looked at her companions."I hope you don't mind, but I must convince. I've never had this much fun in my whole life."
"Really?"Denise said in surprise."I guess the life of the princess is mainly about using her courage and intelligence to help others beside living the life of luxury."
Salvia nodded."Quite so, Lady Denise."
"Then I guess everything is more ordered when you live in a royal caste."Brock commented.
Ash looked at Pikachu.
"Hey, speaking of castles, I sure hope Dawn is holding up alright."Ash stated.
"Pikachu."Pikachu agreed.
Back at the Castle…
Dawn was having a very hard trying to get through the meal.
But as the reluctant princess was about to use her fork and knife, she remembered a moment from her childhood.
Flashback…
Dawn and Denise as toddlers were pretending to be princesses that were having dinner with their plush toys.
"Now to enjoy a meal like a real princess."Denise declared."Let's imagine and pretend that we've been called to a royal castle for a dinner."
"How do you do that, Dennie?"Dawn asked.
"You use the knives and forks farthest from the plate and move inward. Use gentle movements and take it down."Denise instructed."Manners are just a way to enjoy the meal with those around you. It's not difficult that all."
Back at the Castle…
Dawn took a deep breath before she calmly used her fork and knife to cut the vegetables in her plate properly as the other guests were doing.
"Just use gentle movements."Dawn thought gratefully as she enjoyed her meal."Thank you, Dennie. I owe you one."
Soon after the meal with the many guests ended and Dawn rested on the coach in exhaustion.
"Never in my wildest dreams that I thought being a princess would be that hard."Dawn groaned.
"Lady Dawn, I understand you feel quite worn out."Freesia declared."But there is still one tiny duty left on your calendar for today."
Dawn became shocked at hearing she had one more duty as a princess to do.
"Little duty?!"Dawn panicked.
At the Arrowroot Pokémon Contest Hall...
Salvia made it past the first round as she progressed to the Contest Battles along with Jessilina and the other six chosen Coordinators.
"Ladies and gentleman!"Marian declared."The beautiful moves that the Pokémon are displaying are keeping everyone at the edge of their seats!"
When the battles got underway, Togekiss and Yanmega quickly get their Trainers through to the final.
"The main event of the Arrowroot Pokémon Contest is almost upon us!"Marian announced."But first we have a surprise! So, please, welcome our special guest!"
The spotlight shun on Dawn, who sat in a special box seat with Freesia and Salvia's Butler standing between her.
"Gracing Arrowroot Town and her royal presence as a goodwill ambassador!"Marian announced."Her Highness, Princess Salvia!"
The crowd cheered loudly at seeing the princess while Ash, Pikachu, Brock, Prinplup, Denise and Prinplup became surprised at seeing their friend.
"It's Dawn!"Ash, Denise and Brock said in unison.
Dawn waved at the cheering crowd with a nervous look on her face.
"Now who would've I thought I would be back at a Contest dressed like this?"Dawn murmured.
"What was that, Your Highness?"Salvia's Butler questioned.
"Who, me?"Dawn asked while waving at the crowd."Oh, nothing."
Both Jessilina and Salvia made it to the final round which meant they were going to battle each other and one of them would win the Arrowroot Ribbon.
"This is the Arrowroot Contest final stage!"Marian stated."Our finalists are Jessilina battling against Dawn!"
Jessilina waved at the cheering crowd while Salvia did a small bow with her hand on her heart.
"We'll all soon know who will win the Ribbon!"Marian remarked."5 minutes on the clock! Begin!"
5:00
"Seviper, rocket start!"Jessilina responded.
Jessilina threw out her Capsule Ball causing purple smoke to come out before Seviper appeared in the battlefield.
"Seviper!"
"Togekiss, enter please!"Salvia instructed.
Salvia's Capsule Ball opened causing the lovely crown symbol from before to appear as Togekiss appeared to battle her opponent.
"Togekiss!"
"Go for it, princess!"Dawn encouraged with her hands clasped together."I mean, me! I…what do I mean?"
"You should learn to speak more softly, Princess."Salvia's Butler reminded.
"Time for an elegant performance!"Salvia declared."Togekiss use Air Slash!"
Togekiss unleashes Air Slash towards Seviper.
"Seviper use Haze!"Jessilina ordered.
Seviper counters Togekiss' Air Slash with Haze, but the black cloud overpowered the attack and surrounds Togekiss with black smoke which costed Salvia some points.
"Togekiss!"Salvia cried out.
4:05
"Opportunity knocks!"Jessilina sneered."Knock, knock, Poison Tail!"
Seviper uses Poison Tail, which strikes Togekiss and sends her crashing to the ground, costing Salvia even more points.
Ash, Pikachu, Brock, Prinplup, Denise, Combusken and Prinplup all became shocked at what they were seeing.
3:29
"Togekiss, please!"Salvia begged worriedly."Get a hold of yourself!"
Togekiss struggled to get up as she glared at Seviper.
"Seviper, dear."Jessilina said smugly."Wow them with Wrap!"
Seviper use Wrap on Togekiss and Seviper curls her long body around the Jubilee Pokémon.
"Now time for a little dance!"Jessilina ordered.
Seviper makes Togekiss dance, shocking Salvia.
"Show time!"Jessilina remarked."Fly up!"
Seviper starts to make Togekiss spin with her tail before sending her flying into the air where she slams hard into the ground again costing Salvia yet more points leaving her with less than half while Jessie still has all hers remaining.
2:49
"Wow!"Marian declared."Seviper's attacks are nothing short overwhelming!"
Ash, Pikachu, Brock, Prinplup, Denise, Combusken and Prinplup all became worried at seeing Togekiss struggling to fight Seviper.
"Seviper's attacks were devastating."Brock retorted.
"You can do it, Togekiss!"Ash shouted.
"Come on!"Denise called out."Don't give up!"
As Togekiss struggled to get to her feet, Salvia started to consider if it was right for her to enter a Contest.
"Togekiss! Please, get up!"Salvia begged and started to get worried in her mind."Maybe it was a ridiculous idea for someone like me to enter a Pokémon Contest!"
Suddenly, Dawn calls out from the royal box telling Salvia not to give up.
"Don't give up hope!"Dawn called out, earning Salvia's attention."You have trained hard for today, haven't you? Both you and Togekiss have sacrificed so much for this! Give it your all until the end! It's not over until it's over!"
"Your Highness, you must stop at once!"Salvia's Butler ordered.
The butler tries to sit Dawn back down while Jessie was dumbfounded that the princess would give words of encouragement to 'Dawn' and not her.
"And Princess Salvia has given surprising words of encouragement!"Marian admitted.
"No fair!"Jessilina complained."Your to be royally impartial! No one likes Princess Prejudice!"
1:52
Salvia was surprised at what Dawn said to her.
"Wow, Dawn."Salvia said in surprise.
Salvia then glanced back at Jessilina with a determined look.
It seemed that Dawn's words of encouragement have renewed Salvia's desire to win.
"She's right, Togekiss!"Salvia declared."It's not over yet!"
"Let's use a Bite attack with pain!"Jessilina insisted.
"Use Safeguard, quick!"Salvia ordered.
Then green light emerged from Togekiss which impacts against Seviper sending it flying back causing Jessilina to lose nearly a third of her points.
1:29
"Yes!"Denise chuckled."Salvia is back on track!"
"Togekiss doubled the point damage because of Seviper when she was so close!"Brock remarked."Excellent!"
"Do it, Togekiss!"Ash encouraged.
"Air Slash now!"Salvia ordered.
Togekiss use Air Slash on the still dazed Seviper which easily connects.
The direct hit on an immobile opponent plus the attack's visuals knock Jessie's points down so she now has slightly fewer points than Salvia.
0:56
"Now the point levels are just the same!"Marian announced."It seemed nearly possible to predict!"
However, Jessilina was still determined to finish the battle and win.
"I'll save you the trouble!"Jessilina sneered."Seviper, alright, use Poison Tail!"
Seviper rushed forward to use Poison Tail at Togekiss.
"We must never give up!"Salvia informed."Togekiss use Aura Sphere!"
Togekiss unleashed Aura Sphere, but Seviper was able to dodge Aura Sphere and goes for Togekiss with Poison Tail.
However, Togekiss was able to gracefully dodge it.
"Use Aura Sphere once more!"Salvia ordered.
Togekiss used Aura Sphere again, and this time there is no dodging it.
Seviper was hit with Aura Sphere while in mid-air and was sent flying to the ground and left unable to battle.
"Seviper!"Jessilina shouted in shock.
0:36
As the judges rule Battle Off for Seviper and Jessilina loses all her points.
"Seviper is unable to battle!"Marian announced."So Togekiss is the winner which means the winner of the Arrowroot Ribbon is…Dawn!"
Salvia's face appeared on the screen causing the crowd to cheer at her and Togekiss.
Ash, Brock, Denise, Pikachu, Prinplup and Combusken all cheer for the princess.
"She did it!"Ash commented.
"That was awesome and this was her first time entering a Contest."Denise remarked.
"That was brilliant!"Brock praised."An amazing victory!"
"Your Highness, you were amazing!"Dawn admitted and smiled nervously."I mean Dawn!"
Dawn sweat dropped upon nearly giving away the switch to the butler.
Then Salvia was presented with the Ribbon by Mr Contesta.
"To celebrate your victory of the Arrowroot Contest, I present to you the Arrowroot Ribbon."Mr Contesta stated."Congratulations."
"Thank you very much."Salvia thanked and took the Arrowroot Ribbon.
Salvia shares her victory with Togekiss as the Arrowroot Contest was brought to a close, couldn't be happier.
"And that wraps up our Arrowroot Pokémon Contest!"Marian admitted."Thanks for coming and we'll see you next time!"
Back at the Castle…
Dawn and Princess Salvia have switched their clothes back, leaving Dawn with a new appreciation of her regular life.
"There."Dawn remarked and placed her hat back on her head."That's more like it. Don't you think?"
Princess Salvia smiled in agreement.
"Prinplup."Prinplup agreed.
"I can't thank you enough, Lady Dawn."Freesia stated.
"Thanks to you and Lady Denise, I have wonderful memories to take with me."Princess Salvia remarked."Although I have one more favour to ask of you."
"A favour?"Dawn said in confusion.
"Will you take my Togekiss with you on your journey, please?"Princess Salvia requested.
"Your Togekiss?"Dawn asked.
"But, Your Highness, isn't Togekiss yours?"Denise questioned.
"Yes. However, I think Togekiss' best interest is to go with somebody just like your sister."Princess Salvia explained and looked at Togekiss."Your journey to the Grand Festival. I think it would be wonderful."
Ash, Pikachu, Denise, Combusken, Brock and Prinplup smiled at Princess Salvia.
"It looked to me that Togekiss really enjoyed performing in front of a crowd."Ash complemented.
"Togekiss."Togekiss answered brightly.
"I see."Dawn said softly.
"You're right about that, Ash. I was impressed to see how great Togekiss performed in the Performance Stage."Denise remarked and remembered something."Oh. That reminds me, Princess Salvia. What have you done with the Arrowroot Ribbon?"
"I have given it to Jessilina since Dawn already has five Ribbons."Princess Salvia answered kindly."She does deserve it after working so hard in the Contest."
Denise nodded."Good point."
"Okay. It's a deal, Your Highness."Dawn replied."I accept Togekiss to come with me to my journey."
"Then it is settled."Princess Salvia commented."I know you'll take good care of Togekiss."
Princess Salvia then hands over the Poké Ball of Togekiss to Dawn.
"Would do you say, Togekiss?"Dawn asked."Wanna come?"
Togekiss nodded."Togekiss."
Dawn recalled Togekiss in her Poké Ball, making the Jubilee Pokémon hers.
Then Salvia's Butler entered into the room.
"Pardon me."Salvia's Butler responded.
Then Dawn, Denise, Ash and Brock bid Salvia a fond farewell before leaving the room.
"We'll be going now."Dawn remarked.
"It was nice meeting you, Princess Salvia."Denise chuckled.
"Bye, Your Highness."Ash stated.
"Take good care of yourself."Brock informed.
Pikachu, Prinplup and Combusken also say their goodbyes to the princess as they follow their Trainers out of the room.
After the heroes leave the room, the butler tells Salvia that her etiquette that day was unsatisfactory, and she must do better in the future.
"Princess, your manners were less than desirable today."Salvia's Butler declared."You must do better, Your Highness."
"I will."Princess Salvia replied with a nod.
And so, despite having a very busy day, Dawn leaves Arrowroot Town happy along with a new member of her Pokémon family.
The gang then continued their journey to Lake Valor and the Grand Festival.
Next chapter will be Dawn and Denise doing some training before the Grand Festival and then is…'Last Call, First Round!'.
See you all later!
Denise's Team
Torterra (Male): Solar Beam, Giga Drain, Seed Bomb and Earthquake
Vaporeon (Female): Water Gun, Shadow Ball, Hydro Pump and Aurora Beam
Luxray (Male): Shock Wave, Night Slash, Wild Charge and Ice Fang
Drifblim (Female): Ominous Wind, Thunderbolt, Will-O-Wisp and Astonish
Flygon (Male): Sandstorm, Rock Slide, Dragon Pulse & Screech
Combusken (Male): Ember, Peck, Focus Blast and Fire Spin
With Professor Rowan
Gardevoir (Female): Psychic, Ice Punch, Magical Leaf and Trick Room
Noctowl (Male): Heat Wave, Reflect, Aerial Ace and Supersonic
