Sorry for the wait. Things have been crazy in my life and it's not slowing down, and I had to do 2 chapters for my Korra story, and I was working on a pet project story of mine to relax a bit. Now here's chapter 6.
Chapter 6
A Normal Tournament
After walking for a few days again the Shapereds made it to the capital Regna Ferox, where everyone was waiting in a throne room. "Prince Chrom, please wait here with Harper, while I and Lairon summon the Khan." Raimi said to Chrom. "Of course." Chrom said to Raimi, before Raimi and Lairon left. "The Khan is away?" Robin asked Chrom. "Out training, I'd wager. The Khans of Ferox prefer battle to politics. Or rather, battle IS their politics." Chrom said to Robin.
"He's right, the first thing I had to do when I got here was battle. I won, but it was because I was running around like a Dodrio distracting my opponent while Appletun did all the work. After that the Khan took me and started to train me." Harper said to everyone. "A warrior ruler, eh? I can picture him now… A giant of a man of unparalleled thew, his broad chest covered in hair, heheh…" Robin said to everyone. "Am I now? Please, do go on!" A female voice said to Robin. "Huh?" Robin said wondering where that voice came from
Everyone then turned their heads to see a woman with tan skin, grey eyes, dark blonde hair that was tied into a messy ponytail, wearing red and silver Hero armor, with a sword sheathed to her side, and a arm shield covering her right arm. Walking towards them
Next to the woman was a small human shaped creature that looked like a skinny pink that was wearing brown, shorts and shoes, with yellow eyes, and three rectangle bumps on the top of it's head.
"You're the-?! Er, that is to say… the khan, I presume?" Chrom asks the woman. "One of them, yes- the East-Khan. My name is Flavia, and this is my partner Tyrogue." The woman said to Chrom as she pointed her hand to the creature next to her. "Tyrogue." the creature said bowing at Chrom. "Tyrogue?" Lissa asked. "Here." Simon said as he pulled out his Rotom Phone.
Tyrogue.
The Scuffle Pokemon.
Fighting.
It Is Always Bursting With Energy. To Make Itself Stronger, It Keeps On Fighting Even If It Loses.
"So I heard these people gave you a fight Harper." Flavia said to Harper. "Yes." Harper said to Flavia. "I apologize for the troubles at the border, Prince Chrom. You are welcome in Regna Ferox." Flavia said to Chrom. "Thank you, but I'm confident we can put that misunderstanding behind us. Is it true bandits posing as Ylisseans have been ransacking your border villages?" Chrom asked Flavia.
"Yes. those Plegian dogs! We found documents proving as much on the corpse of one of their captains. Plegia must see some benefit in raising tensions between your kingdom and ours." Flavia said to Chrom. "Probably so Ylisse will be destroyed. After all if Ylisse's only nabring nations go to war with it. Ylisse will fall." Simon said to everyone. "Damn them! I… Forgive me, your grace. That was… indelicately put." Chrom said to Flavia, composing himself.
"Ha! Damn them and damn delicacy! Here in Ferox, we appreciate plain speech." Flavia said to Chrom. "In that case, you should have a word with your damn border guards…" Chrom said to Flavia. "Ha ha! Now that's Feroxi diplomacy! Yes, I like you already. I know why you have come, Prince. But regrettably, I cannot provide any Feroxi troops for Ylisse." Flavia said to Chrom. "What?! Why not?" Lissa asked Flavia. "I lack the authority." Flavia said to Lissa.
"Forgive me, but I don't understand. Aren't you the Khan?" Chrom asked Flavia. "As I said, I am ONE of the Khans. In Ferox, the Khans of east and west hold a tournament every few years. The victor acquires total sovereignty over both kingdoms and that means they have the final say when it comes to forging alliances. The West-Khan won the last tournament, you see, and so…" Flavia said to Chrom.
"So we are to receive no aid at all?" Chrom said to Flavia. "Not if you always give up so easily! The next tournament is nigh, you see, and I am in need of champions." Flavia said to Chrom. "What does that have to do with us?" Chrom asked Flavia. "The captain of my border guard informs me your Shepherds and your Pokemon are quite capable. Perhaps you would consider representing the East in the upcoming tournament? If you win and I become ruling Khan, I will grant your alliance." Flavia said to Chrom.
"In other words you scratch my back I scratch mine." Simon said to Flavia. "I like this one. He's got Ferox fire in him." Flavia said to everyone. "Especially for a Steel guy." Harper said to Flavia. "Pardon me, but I would have assumed Ylisseasns had no place in such Feroxi traditions." Chrom said to Flavia.
"Ha! On the contrary. The Khans themselves do not fight- they choose champions to represent them. Otherwise our land would be rife with blood feuds and dead Khans! We don't involve comrades or kin for the same reason. Over time, it was decided the tournament should be fought by outsiders. Although the outsiders have never included foreigh royalty… That I know of! Ha! Regardless, it is your choice to make." Flavia said to Chrom.
"There is no choice, East-Khan. My people are desperate. We face not only Plegia's constant attacks, but now the added threat of the Risen. If fighting for you is the quickest way to an alliance, then we will take up our steel." Chrom said to Flavia. "Ha ha! Oh, I like you, Prince Chrom. I do hope you survive the tournament! Come. I'll show you the arena where the tournament is held. But be wary! I hear an equally able swordsman champions the West-Kahn." Flavia said to Chrom.
"He shall be defeated by Ylisse's necessity." Chrom said to Flavia. "Well spoken again- I look forward to seeing if you're equally skilled with a blade!" Flavia said to Chrom. "Just to let you know you're allowed to have 6 members while your opponent will have 9 members. And healers are not allowed." Harper said to everyone. "So we're outnumbered and we can't use healers." Simon said to Harper. "Yes but both sides can only use 4 Pokemon each." Harper said to everyone.
"Well that good news." Lissa said to everyone. "But the 4 Pokemon on the West-Khans are Daniel's and he will be in the fight." Harper said to everyone. "Oh that not good." Simon said to everyone. "Why? Who's Daniel?" Robin asked Simon and Harper. "Daniel is a trainer like us. But he's strong. His Pokemon are all Normal types. Meaning we'll be in for a ruff fight." Simon said to Robin. "How ruff?" Lissa asked Simon.
"Very. you see Normal types only have one weakness, one we don't have. And Daniel's signature move is one of the strongest moves there is." Simon said to Lissa. "And what move is that?" Frederick asked Simon. "It's called Giga Impact." Harper said to Frederick. "Giga Impact?" Robin asked Harper. "It's a move that charges at the opponent with every bit of its users power." Harper said to Robin. "That does sound strong." Chrom said to Harper. "But there is a side effect. Using it makes the user stand still for a moment." Simon said to Chrom.
"What do you mean?" Robin asked Simon. "The move uses all of the energy in the user. It's like you using all your strength to slash through a rock. But then you're tired, and can't move. But only for a moment. It's that moment we can deal some damage." Simon said to Robin. "Well that's then we wait for that moment, and hammer Daniel's Pokemon." Robin said to everyone. "Good plan, but there is a second problem. You see all of Daniel's Pokemon are capable to take hits. Meaning that even if we hammered one of them. It might survive." Simon said to Robin.
"Now I see why you're worried. This Daniel sounds tuff" Lissa said to Simon. "Well what do you expect from a guy called the "The Living Meteor"." Harper to Lissa. "The Living Meteor?" Chrom asked Harper. "It's a nickname we all got from your people. I'm the "The Grass Doctor" and Simon is "The Iron Breaker"." Harper said to everyone. "The Iron Breaker?" Robin asked Simon. "It's just a nickname, one we can talk about later. First let's decide who's fighting?" Simon asked Robin.
"Well since we can only have six members. I think the team should be, me, Chrom, Frederick, Sumia, Vaike, and you." Robin said to Simon. "Why me. Would someone with more experience fighting?" Simon asked Robin. "Maybe, but we need someone who knows Pokemon. I can make a plan, but I need you to tell me about the Pokemon with them." Robin said to Simon. "So I'm your assistance?" Simon asked Robin. "I was going to say advisor." Robin said to Simon. "Same thing." Simon said to Robin.
"Sill Simon what Pokemon should we use?" Chrom asked Simon. "Let me think." Simon said to Chrom, before closing his eyes, and placing a hand on his head. Simon then thought for a moment. "Okay since we can only use 4 Pokemon. I say we use Copperajah, Litleo, Absol, and Swablu." Simon said to everyone.
"Why those 4, shouldn't we use your Pokemon for the fight?" Robin asked Simon. "Well we can't win a head to head clash, so we have to use Daniel's Pokemon's nature and abilities to win." Simon said to Robin. "What do you mean by nature and abilities?" Robin asked Simon.
"You see all Pokemon under the same classification act about the same, more or less. And two of Daniel's are lazy so we can use that. And Abilities are tricks that Pokemon are born with. For example my Persserker has an ability called Tough Claws, making his physical moves stronger. And the last two of Daniel's Pokemon have the ability Fluffy, cutting the power of Physical move in half, but making them weak to Fire Type attacks." Simon said to Robin. "So it's best if we fight a distance, while Copperajah holds them back." Robin said to Simon. "Now that you all have a plan let's get you all to the arena." Flavia said to everyone, as she led the way.
Soon everyone made it to the arena, where they saw Daniel wearing a white Myrmidon armor, with his Pokemon by him. To his right was a very fluffy black and white sheep, with curved horns, and two curve spikes on the bottom right and left of its face.
To his left was a very large brown and grey squirrel with an even larger tail.
Behind Daniel was a large black and pink bear that was standing on its back legs, with some white fins on the side of its face, and a pink tail with a white strap on it.
And laying against a pillar was a giant round black bear with a white belly, face, and feet, white three caws on its feet, and five claws on its hands.
"Are those Daniel's Pokemon?" Robin askes Simon. "Yes. The Sheep is Dubwool. The square is Greedent, and black and pink bear is Bewear. And the big one against the pillar is his partner Snorlax." Simon said as he pulled out his Rotom Phone.
Snorlax.
The Sleeping Pokemon.
Normal.
It Is Not Satisfied Unless It Eats Over 880 Pounds Of Food Every Day. When It Is Done Eating, It Goes Promptly To Sleep.
Dubwool.
The Sheep Pokemon.
Normal.
Weave A Carpet From Its Springy Wool, And You End Up With Something Closer To A Trampoline. You'll Start To Bounce The Moment You Set Foot On It.
Greedent.
The Greedy Pokemon.
Normal.
It Stashes Berries In Its Tall So Many Berries That They Fall Out Constantly. But This Pokemon Is A Bit Slow-Witted, So It Doesn't Notice The Loss.
Bewear.
The Strong Arm Pokemon.
Normal / Fighting.
Once It Accepts You As A Friend, It Tries To Show Its Affection With a Hug. Letting It Do That Is Dangerous It Could Easily Shatter Your Bones.
As Simon puts away his phone, he notices some next to Daniel. "Chrom look." Simon said to Chrom. "I see him…" Chrom said to Simon.
"Okay Marth let's see what you got." Daniel said to Marht. "Not much of a talker are you?" Daniel asked Marth. Marth then stepforward, with Chrom doing the same thing.
"Marth! One question, before we begin?" Chrom asked Marth. But Marth said nothing. "Fine then. Our swords can speak for us!" Chrom said to Marht, as the two of them stepped forward and pulled out their swords. That's when Chrom noticed that Marth's sword looked exactly like his. "Where did you get that?" Chrom asked Marth. But again Marth said nothing. "There's no way…" Chrom said before charging.
Chrom jumped up and did a spin move, but Marth blocked it. Soon the two of them started trading blows. "Tell me- who taught you to fight like that?" Chrom asked Marth, as they locked weapons. But Marth didn't answer, but pushed them back. Then Chrom and Marth, swing their swords in the same. Then the two charged and clashed their swords, as they passed each other. Then Marth jumped up and did a spin move like Chrom. "My father!" Marth said to Chrom, before striking Chrom. Chrom then dodge it and return to his original spot. Marth then pointed his sword at Chrom. Chrom then looked at Marth, before the two started to fight again.
"We got to help him. Marth is a gifted swordsman, and his men look capable as well. We should mind our distance." Robin said to everyone. "Forget about something? All right guys. Scatter them with Giga Impact!" Daniel said to us and his Pokemon. "Snorlax/ Dubwool/ Bewear/ Greedent." All of Daniel's Pokemon said before they started to glow white and release large amounts of energy. Then the four of them charged at the team at really high speed. "SCATTER!" Simon yelled as everyone dodged Daniel's Pokemon. And while they dodge the attacks, they still felt the power coming off them.
Then they all stood still, while the opponent team charged at the team. "Everyone hit them now. Copperajah uses Iron Head on Snorlax." Simon said to everyone and Copperajah, as he started to fight one of the opponent team warriors. "Absol uses Psycho Cut on Bewear." Robin said to Asbol, as she started to cast a thunder spell at one of the opponent team mages. "Swablu uses Disarming Voice on Dubwool" Sumia said to Swablu as they took off into the sky. "Litleo uses Fire Fang on Greedent." Chrom said as he and Marth locked weapons.
"Swablu." Swablu said, firing a soundwave, with red hearts at Dubwool. "Absol." Absol said, firing a blade of psychic energy from her horn. "Litleo." Litleo said as his fangs became cased in fire. "Copperajah." Copperajah said as the bumps on her heads became rough and silver. Then all attacks hit their target, but Daniel's Pokemon didn't feel anything, they just shocked off the attacks.
"Not bad Simon. Snorlax use Heavy Slam. on Litleo." Daniel said to Simon and Snorlax. "Snorlax." Snorlax said as he jumped into the air and landed on Litleo, dealing a lot of damage, but Litleo was still standing. At the same time Simon defeated the warrior he was fighting, and as he was walking to Simon. "But You seem to be sticking with our home world tatices, remember we're in a new world so it's time to get creative. Greedent use Iron Tail on Litleo and give the guy with the horse a "hot" berry." Daniel said to Greedent, as he charged at Simon.
"Greedent." Greedent said as his tail turned silver. Greedent then slammed his tail into Litleo like a brick, sending him flying. When Litleo landed he was weak and needed to recover some of his strength, so he didn't move.
Then Greedent jumped onto Frederick's back. "What? Hey get off me." Frederick said to Greedent. Then Greedent pulled out a red-orange berry with spikes on it. Greedent then ripped a piece off and slammed the berry piece into Fredericks' mouth, and Simon noticed this. "Frederick spit that out NOW!" Simon said to Frederick. But Frederick didn't listen and ate it. Then a small burst of flames burst of Fredericks mouth. Greedent then jumped off Frederick as Frederick fell off his house.
Frederick then started to roll around on the ground, with everyone else of the team watching this from the stands. "What was that?" Lissa asked Harper. "It was a Tomato Berry. It's the hottest berry in our world, but eating it will completely burn your mouth." Harper said to Lissa. "Why would Greedent even have something like that?" Lissa asked Harper. "Cause, while eating it raw is a bad idea. Turning it into jelly or flakes will make anything spicy and tasty." Harper said to Lissa.
"That's one down. Now Dubwool bring down that flyer with Bounce." Daniel said to Dubwool, as he and Simon clashed their weapons. "Dubwool." Dubwool said as he jumped into the sky. Normally the Pokemon would land on top of the target, but since the tranget was in the sky, Dubwool laned right in front of where Sumia was sitting and forced her and the pegasus down. Then they all crashed into the arena floor, where Dubwool used his fur and rolled away lowering the damage done by the crash. Sumia was still standing, but her pegasus was deftly out.
"I would have never thought to use Bounce like that." Simon said to Daniel. "That's not all Bewear dancing Thrash." Daniel said to Bewear. "Bewear." Bewear said as he jumped up and landed into the middle of Robin, Absol, Vaike, and a few of the opponents. Then Bewear started to move around, acting like he was at a dance, all the while swinging his arms wildly. Bewear then hits a few of the opponents, while Robin, Absol, and Vaike barely dodge Bewaer attacks.
"Huh? guess I didn't think that threw." Daniel said as he looked at the mess Bewaer made. Simon took this opening and punched Daniel in the face with his free hand. Daniel then rubbed his face. "Man Simon you got a killer right hook, but I have a killer right hand. Snorlax use Heavy Slam on Simon." Daniel said to Snorlax. "Snorlax." Snorlax said as he jumped into the air.
"Copperajah use High Horsepower." Simon said to Copperajah. "Copperajah." Copperajah said charging at Snorlax with an orange outline. The two attacks hit, making a large blanging sound, and neither of them move an inch. Once they finished their moves the both jumped back a few feet, landed next to their trainers, and locked eyes with each other.
The same could be said for Daniel and Simon. "Use Iron Head." Simon said to Copperajah, as he charged at Daniel. "Copperajah." Copperajah said as the pumps on her head became silver and rough. Copperajah then started to follow Simon. "Use Zen Headbutt." Daniel said to Snorlax, as he charged at Simon. "Snorlax." Snorlax said as his head started to blow light blue. Snorlax then started to follow Daniel. Then the four of them collided, locking weapons and moves, neither of them moving.
Robin watched this, and noticed that things weren't going well for them. Chrom, Simon, and Copperajah were locked in battle with Marth, Daniel and Snorlax, and they were down a man thanks to Greedent, and Dubwool knocked Sumia's Pegasus out of the sky, making it easier for everyone to fight Sumia. Plus it didn't help that Daniel's Bewaer was wildly attacking everything that moved.
"Robin do you have any idea how to win?" Sumia asked Robin, as she and Swablu ran to her. "I'm thinking." Robin said to Sumia. "Well you better think of something they're surrounding us." Varike said to Robin. Robin then had an idea. "Varike that's it." Robin said to Varike. "What is?" Varike asked Robin. "Just keep Bewear distracted, Varike. Sumia, you, me, Absol, and Swablu, will round up Daniel's other Pokemon. Varike you take the Bewear." Robin said to everyone.
"So wait, the plan is for me to take the big one alone?" Varkie asked Robin. "Just trust me. Come on Sumia. Oh and on my single, me up in the middle of the arena" Robin said to Varike, leaving with Sumia, Absol, and Swablu, and leaving Varike alone. "I need to get a Pokemon." Varike said before fighting a few of the opponents.
"Sumia you and Swablu get Dubwool, get him mad, me and Asbol will handle Greedent." Robin said to Sumia, as they split up. "Swablu uses Disarming Voice none stop." Sumia said to Swablu. "Swablu." Swablu said, firing a soundwave, with red hearts at Dubwool. But again it didn't affect Dubwool that much. "Dubwool use Take Down." Daniel said to Dubwool, as she and Simon took a few steps back. "Dubwool." Dubwool said as his body started to glow white.
Dubwool then charged at Sumia and Swablu. But thanks to Sumia's feet, she fell taking Swablu with her. This made Dubwool miss, cause he was aiming for where they were going to be, not where they tripped. So Dubwool ends up crashing into a pillar. This made Dubwool mad. Soon he started chasing after them, with Sumia and Swablu nearly avoiding Dubwool's attacks, making him madder every time.
Meanwhile Robin and Absol got next to Greedent. "Hey Greedent come and get us. Absol use Night Slash on his tail." Robin said to Absol. "Absol." Absol said as her claws gave off a black shine. "Greedent use Iron Tail." Daniel said as he and Simon charged and locked weapons again. "Greedent." Greedent said as his tail turned silver. The two attacks collided. But Greedent Iron Tail was stronger, and sent Asbol flying into the air. Which is what Absol wanted. Once she started to come down, she slashed Greedent's tail, which is not silver anymore.
But since Greedent's tail was mostly fluff he didn't feel anything. But then a blue color berry fell out of his tail and fell into four parts. "Greedent!" Greedent said as a horror look appeared on his face. "Greedent." Greedent said to Asbol, as an angry look appeared on his face. "Absol." Absol said to Greedent, as she and Robin started to run. "Greedent." Greedent said as he slowly went after Asbol and Robin.
"Hey you silly bear this way." Vaike said, getting the attention of Bewear. And Bewear didn't like being called silly. So he slammed his fish into the ground, cracking it. "Why did I get stuck with a bear that can easily crush me? And why did I make him mad." Vaike asked himself, before running. "Bewear crush him with Drain Punch." Daniel said to Bewear, as he and Simon clashed weapons. "Bewear." Bewear said as his fist started to glow green and orange. "I really need a Pokemon." Vaike said as he dodge Bewaer attacks. And everytime Bewear missed Vaike, he got madder.
Daniel then noticed that Bewear, Dubwool and Greedent were getting mad. "Looks like your friends are making my Pokemon mad. So sorry but I have to do this. Bewear, Dubwool, Greedent use Giga Impact." Daniel said to Simon, Bewear, Dubwool, and Greedent. "Bewear/ Greedent/ Dubwool." All three Pokemono said as they stopped and started to charge up their attacks. "EVERYONE TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ARENA!" Robin yelled to Sumia, Vaike, Swablu, and Absol.
Soon all of them were back to back in the middle of the arena with all of Daniel Pokemon surrounding them and facing them, and getting ready to attack. Then when they were ready, they charged at the group, each going in a straight line. "EVERYONE JUMP NOW!" Robin yelled to everyone. Then everyone jumped out of the way of Daniel's Pokemon.
It was at that point Dubwool, Greedent, and Bewear, figured out what they were planning. And that plan was them defeating each other. But it was too late. They all crashed into each other, making a giant cloud of dust.
When the dust cleared everyone saw Dubwool, Greedent, and Bewear knocked out, with swirls for eyes. Daniel was the most shocked about this. And again Simon took this chance to give Daniel another punch to the face, but this time Daniel caught him. "I'll admit, I didn't see that woman's plan, but you really think I was going to fall for the same trick twice?" Daniel asked Simon. "Yes." Simon said to Daniel, before Daniel punched him in the face.
"Simon." Robin said as she, and the others with her ran to Simon. "No he's mine. Go take care of the rest of the opponents." Simon said to his team. "Okay, but yell if you need us." Robin said to Simon, as she and the others with her left Simon. "You really think you can bet me alone?" Daniel asked Simon. "I'm not alone." Simon said to Daniel as Copperajah moved to his right side. "Copperajah." Copperajah said to Daniel as she slammed her trunk into the ground. "Neither am I." Daniel said as Snoralx moved to his left side. "Snorlax." Snorlax said, stomping his right foot.
"Then let's do this. Snorlax use Crunch." Daniel said to Simon and Snorlax. "Snorlax." Snorlax said as his teeth became long and sharp, and charged at Copperajah, with Daniel charging at Simon again. Simon blocked Daniel's attack, but Daniel forced Simon's weapon out of his hands. While that was going on Snorlax was holding Copperajah in place, by having his mouth on Copperajah's trunk.
"Copperajah use High Horsepower and get Snorlax off you." Simno said to Copperajah as he dodged Daniel's sword swinging. "Copperajah." Copperajah said as an orange outline appeared on her. Copperajah then tried to force Snorlax off by whipping her trunk. But even with all the power in her trunk, Snorlax was too heavy to be forced off.
Meanwhile with Chrom and Marth. The two had been trading blows, each perfectly countering each other's moves. Soon the two of them were a few feet away from each other and circling each other seeing which one will make the next move.
"Your good. Who is your father?" Chrom asked Marth. "I've said enough for one day, sir." Marth said to Chrom, as he placed his sword on his shoulder, and got into a fighting stance. "Hmph. is that how it is? Lissa wes you her life, and for that you have my gratitude. But within these walls, I represent the East-Khan and the interests of Ylisse. I can't promise to stay my blade, but I vow not to shame you." Chrom said to Marth.
"Heh, never expected such youthful arrogance… we shall see who shames who!" Marth said before charging at Chrom. Chrom then backed up dodging Marth's attack, and swung his sword. The two then started their fifth round of fighting. But this time Chrom got help. Litleo finally got up and ran to help Chrom. Chrom noticed this and locked weapons with Marth, holding him in place. "Litleo use Ember." Chrom said to Litleo.
"Litleo." Litleo said, firing a small burst of fire. Then, almost like muscle memory, Marth punched Chrm back, and blocked the attack, and redirected it back at Chrom. Chrom barely dodged it. 'How did I do that?' Marth asked himself in his head. But while Marth was thinking, Chrom attacked. Marth then grain focused and blocked the attack. "Litleo use Fire Fang." Chrom said to Litleo. "Litleo." Litleo said as his fangs became longer and on fire.
But again Marth knew exactly how to move and dodged Litleo's Fire Fang. 'How do I know how to dodge that?' Marth asked himself again, before attacking Chrom. Chrom blocked Marth's attack, and held him in place, allowing Litleo to attack Marth. But again Marth took a few steps back breaking free of Chrom, and dodged Litleo.
Meanwhile Robin, Sumia, Vaike, Absol and Swablu finished off the last of the West-Khan team members. Leaving only Marth, Daniel, and Snrolax. "What now Robin?" Sumia asked Robin. "Let me think." Robin said to Sumia. Robin then thought for a few seconds. "Okay I'll help Chrom, with Absol, while you three got help Simon." Robin said as she and Absol ran to Chrom's side.
"And just how are we supposed to do that. We may be able to handle Daniel. But what can we do to the big one?" Vaike asked Sumia. Sumia then looked at Swablu and thought of Swablu's moves. "I have an idea, come on." Sumia said to Vaike as she and Swablu started to run towards Simon. "Aren't you going to tell me?" Vaike asked Sumia, as he followed Sumia.
"Give it up Simon. You lost your weapon. Copperajah can't help you because of Snorlax. It's over." Daniel said to Simon, as he swung his sword at Simon, with Simon bearly dodging it, and getting a few scratches from Daniel's sword all over his body. "You're getting way too into this." Simon said to Daniel. "Maybe. Now give up." Daniel said to Simon. "Swablu use Sing on Snorlax." Sumia said to Swablu, getting the attention of Daniel and Simon. "Swablu." Swablu said, as she flew to Snorlax.
"Snorlax?" Snorlax asked as Swablu landed on his right shoulder, and as he let go of Copperajah. Then Swablu then started to sing a gentle and calming song. "Snor… lax." Snorlax said, yawning. Then Snorlax laid on his back and was asleep. "Simon catch." Vaike said to Simon, getting Simon's attention. Simon then noticed that Vaike threw his axe at him. Simon then caught it and attacked Daniel, who was looking at Snorlax with a hand over his face.
Daniel then noticed Simon attacking right before he attacked, and blocked him with his sword. But then he noticed Sumia charging at him with her spear pointed at him. Daniel then backed up, only to have Vaike wrap his arms around Daniel's shoulders. "Using Sing on my partner that falls asleep easily was a good idea. But don't count me out." Daniel said to everyone, as he slammed the back of his head into Vaike's face, forcing Vaike to let go of him.
Sumia then charged at Daniel only to trip on own two feet again. "Really? How clumsy are you?" Daniel asked Sumia, not noticing Simon diving at him. Simon then crashed into Daniel's right hip, causing Daniel to drop his sword. "Dogpile." Vaike said as he jumped onto Daniel and Simon.
"Give up?" Simon asked Daniel. Daniel then looked around, seeing Marth was the only human standing but not for much longer, Bewaer, Dubwool, and Greedent still having swirls for eyes, and Snorlax still asleep with no sign of waking up. Daniel then let out a sigh. "I give up." Daniel said to Simon. "Good." Simon said to Daniel. "Huh should we help them?" Sumia asked Simon, as she pointed to Chrom, Robin, and their Pokemon. "Na they got this." Vaike said to Sumia.
Meanwhile with Robin and Absol, they made it to Chrom and Litleo. "Absol use Quick Attack on Marth." Robin said to Absol. "Absol." Absol said as she charged at Marth at high speed, while glowing white. Marth saw this coming, but wasn't fast enough to dodged Absol, and got a hit to his stomach.
"Robin?" Chrom said wondering why she was here. "We'll finish him together." Robin said to Chrom. "Right." Chrom said to Robin. "Litleo with me and use Headbutt." Chrom said to Litleo, as she charged at Marht again. "Litleo." Litleo said as he followed Chrom. "Absol help them with Shadow Claw." Robin said to Absol. "Absol." Absol said as she chased after Chrom with her claws wrapped in black energy with a purple outline. "Thunder." Robin said as she opened her spell book, and fired a burst of electricity.
Marth took the full force of Robin's magic. Then Absol and Lilteo landed their attacks, dealing big damage. Final Chrom striked, but Marth had enough strength to block it with his sword, but he didn't have enough strength to withstand the attack, and was sent flying back a few feet. "Impressive… If not surprising…" Marth said as the sound of horns filled the arena. "We did it. We won." Robin said to Chrom. "And it's all thanks to you." Chrom said to Robin, as he grabbed her hand and lifted it into the air, as the crowd cheered.
After some time passed the opponent team left the arena, while Daniel returned his Pokemon to their Pokeballs, and Marth suddenly left without a word. While that was going on the Shepherds, their Pokemon, Harper, Flavia, and Tyrogue were all gathering in the middle of the arena.
"Well fought! You have my respect. And, perhaps more to the point, you have your alliance, I will provide Ylisse with the soldiers she needs. And as a bonus. I'll let Harper join you as a symbol of our alliance." Flavia said to Chrom. "Are you sure I should go with them?" Harper asked Flavia. "Yes. I think you can learn a lot from them." Falvia said to Harper.
"Then I promise I'll do my best to help." Harper said to Chrom. "Truly? Thank you, Easy-Khan." Chrom said to Flavia. "I should thank you! It feels like ages since I've held full power. Come, my new friends! Tonight, we Celebrate!" Falvia said before she and Tyrogue left everyone. "Oh no not a party." Harper said to everyone. "What's wrong with that?" Simon asked Harper. "The parties here get crazy fast." Harper said to Simon. "If by crazy you mean "fun". Then yes." Daniel said to Harper from behind everyone.
Then everyone turned around to see Daniel, and a big man, with brown skin, an eye patch over his left eye, no hair, wearing a golden, fancier armor Warrior armor, and a Tyrogue's like Flavia next to him. "Oh hello Basilio." Harper said to the man, bowing to him. "Bah! Any excuse for a party and Flavia jumps on it." Basilio said to everyone. "So you think that the parties here are crazy too?" Harper asked Basilio. "I didn't say that." Basilio said to Harper.
"I'm sorry, have we met?" Chrom asked Basilio. "I'm the West-Khan you so rudely removed from power! You're handy with a sword, boy. I thought for sure I'd picked the stronger man." Basilio said to Chrom. Everyone looked at Daniel. "He means Marth." Daniel said to everyone. "What do you know about him?" Chrom asked Basilio. "He's just some sellsword with delusions of grandeur. All I know is that turned up one eve and knocked my old champion flat. It was love at first sight, and I'm generally too old for such things! Baha!" Basilio said to Chrom.
"He's so dark and mysterious…" Lissa said as she closed her eyes and sighed. "Sounds like Marth's got at least one fan." Robin said to everyone. "I could think of another word for it." Simon said to Robin. "Well, I mean, c'mon… He IS sort of dreamy, isn't he?" Lissa asked Robin and Simon. "And YOU'RE sort of dreaming!" Chrom said to Lissa. "Yowch! Lighten up, Big Brother. I was just kidding." Lissa said to Chrom.
"Milord? Milady? If this fascinating discussion is over, we'd best return home. The exalt will want this news of our new alliance immediately." Frederick said to everyone. His words would have been taken seriously, but his lips were still burned from the Tomato Berry Greedent gave him, so everyone just giggled a little bit. "Right as always, Frederick." Chrom said to Frederick. "But please spend the night here. Flavia will be upset if you don't attend her party." Harper said to Chrom.
"She's right and I have a little present for you." Basilio said to Chrom, as a man with white skin, messy short brown hair, wearing blue and brown Myrmidon armor. "This is Lon'qu, my former champion and Daniel's weapons trainer. Not much for talking, mind you, but he's peerless with a sword. As good as Marth, in my mind." Basilio said to everyone. "If Daniel's skill with the sword is any indication then I believe you." Simon said to Basilio.
"To be honest, I can't figure out how Marth bested him so quickly." Basilio said to everyone. "Yeah it was unreal." Daniel said to Basilio. "Marth beat him? But he looks so big and strong…" Lissa said to everyone as she got closer. "Away, woman!" Lon'qu said to Lissa as he took a step back away from Lissa. Which made him get close to Copperajah. "Back Female." Lon'qu said to Copperajah, as he backed away from Copperajah.
"Hey! Wh-what did I say?! And what did Copperajah do?!" Lissa asked Lon'qu. "Forgive him Lissa. Lon'qu is uncountable around females, where humans or Pokemon." Daniel said to Lissa, as Basilio laughed. Then Basilio stopped. "Nonetheless, he is capable. Perhaps he even has the making of a Khan. take him and Daniel with you. Consider them West Ferox's contribution to the Ylissean cause." Basilio said to Chrom.
"You're certain about this?" Chrom asked Basilio. "Yes, yes. They're your men now." Basilio said to Chrom. "And Lon'qu and Daniel? You two have no objections?" Chrom asked them. "He gives orders. I stab people. I think our roles are clear." Lon'qu said to Chrom. "That means he's okay with it. As for me I think it will be fun traveling with you all." Daniel said to Chrom. "All right, then. Welcome aboard." Chrom said before everyone left to go have their fun at Flavia party, and get a good night sleep. Cause once the sun rises it's back to Ylisse, hopely with no problems along the way.
Hello everyone, I hope you like this chapter. And sorry if it's not great and that it took so long. Things are getting crazier in my life.
