Pokemon: Virus Version
Alright, so Chapter 13 is here and is by far the longest chapter yet. These kind of chapters, I'm actually considering dividing them in future chapters. Also, this will be the first of many anime-exclusive cities that will be featured on this fanfic. So not much else to say, please enjoy and be sure to write a review.
Chapter 13: Surmounting on a Coordinator's Assault
Narration POV
Location: Marion City
ah, Marion City - a city which has recovered it's origins previously driven into the depths of this growing digital age. We would've lost the history that shapes Marion City, if it had not been for a young boy and his Pikachu whom he refers to as 'Sparky'. While we've restored old traditions, we've also embraced modern innovations. And Today, a modern innovation commonly referred to as 'Pokemon Contests' will take placee as a girl named Yumi wishes nothing more than to be victorious.
Yumi's POV
"I can't wait. A Pokemon Contest will be hel here tommorow and the 'Princess of Pokemon' will make her long awaited debut, taking Marion City media by storm!" I yelled.
I opened my eyes, coming out of my little sequence, only to see Seth wasn't even paying attention. He was training his all his pokemon including his newly caught Elekid, Gible, and Mawile. It was sunset and we were all training outside the Pokemon Center.
"Uh, why do you always talk like a sports announcer?" Althaea asked with a smile.
"Why do you smell like perfume all the time? You basically worship the product," I said as I smelled Althaea as well as Aromatisse and Roselia who were outside their pokeballs.
"Oh come on. I can smell your perfume from a mile away," Althaea said with a smile. "Anyway, have you practice what you'll be performing?"
"Of course. You didn't think I just sat at the Pokemon Center, bored, while Seth went on his adventures, did you?" I said as I took out my pokeballs. "Eevee, Fennekin, it's your show!"
Both Eevee and Fennekin were excited to be outside their pokeballs.
"Alright, it's time to sqeeze one more rehearsal before tommorow's performance. Are you ready?" I asked Eevee and Fennekin.
I don't want to go into detail about what I was practicing because I didn't want to spoil my performance. But Eevee and Fennekin's moves are looking better than ever.
"Great job guy. Now ret- " I was about to recall Eevee and Fennekin before Althaea objected.
" - Wait. I think it's best to keep Eevee and Fennekin outside their pokeball," Althaea said.
"But why?" I asked with a curious look on my face.
"Keeping pokemon outside their pokeball is a perfect way for pokemon and trainers to establish and understanding with each other. Just look at how close Seth and Chikorita are," Althaea replied.
"Okay, so what should we do?" I asked Althaea and all of our pokemon.
All of our stomachs were growling...
We all agreed when I said. "Let's all get some munchies."
Althaea, our pokemon, and I started to look for a restaurant for dinner tonight.
"Seth! We're going to get food!" I yelled as we started walking.
Seth simply nodded.
"Man, is he the quiet one," I said to myself.
I then heard footsteps behind us. Gible was following us, probably wanting some food as well.
"Do you wanna come?" Althaea asked.
"We're not done yet Gible," Seth said in an impatient tone.
Gible slowly walked back to Seth's training with a saddened face. Wow, Seth has been so fixated on getting stronger lately, he's been training like it's the end of the world nonstop. He even spends less time with Althaea and I, just to train.
Location: Local Restaurant
We had stopped at a local restaurant. This particular restaurant seemed to mix old tradition with new innovation. They even aloud our pokemon to remain outside their pokeballs. We were escorted to a table located next to a window, where outside the night sky had settled in. I may be loud, nut I still know how to mind your manners in restaurants like this. So I allowed the pokemon to takes the seats by the window as Althaea and I occupied the edge seats. After having our orders taken, a familiar voice met my ears.
"Who knew an idiot like you would remember to mind yor manners, sweetheart?" Pheobe said as she spproached our table, accompanied by that creepy Mismagius. "Sorceress Pheobe, in the flesh, sweetheart."
"Do you two know each other?" Althaea asked.
"Unfortunately." I replied.
"Woah!" Althaea and I said as Mismagius startled us by simply floating from under the surface of our table.
"Take a look at this, sweetheart," Pheobe said as she took out a case.
"No," I said as I mentally broke down when Pheobe opened the case.
"It's the ribbon you DIDN'T win in Cherrygrove City, sweetheart." Pheobe bragged.
"I wasn't even in that contest," I said.
"You win one ribbon and all of a sudden you think you're the best when you clearly haven't beaten every coordinator, like say, Yumi and I," Althaea said.
"Well, I hope you're ready to eat those words, sweetheart," Pheobe said.
"You're on," Althaea and I said at the same time.
"It'll be like I'd have cast a spell on you sweethearts when I see your looks of despair after I beat you," Pheobe said as she and Mismagius left the restaurant.
I then remembered Althaea's words.
"Wait. Are you serious about wanting to beat her?" I asked Althaea.
She nodded yes.
"But I was going to beat her." I whined. "Well, at least now I have two familiar foes to beat now."
"I hope you're not thinking Roselia and Aromatisse are my only pokemon," Althaea said.
"Well, uh-" I said.
"You're gonna have to earn that first ribbon if it means going through any competition in this contest. And underestimating you competition will only lead to your downfall," Althaea said.
"Well, I'll just have to train more after dinner so I can expect the unexpected," I said.
I did just what I said that night. I even got Seth to help me prepare for the battle round. But a bolt of inspiration had struck me that night.
Location: Outside Pokemon Center
"Quick, Murkrow, Shadow Ball," Seth said as Murkrow launched Shadow Ball.
"Fennekin, use your tail to jump and dodge," I said.
I had looked at how similar Fennekin was to Eevee. Their tails are so big, they could probably use them as springboards like a Glameow.
"Wow, you two are certainly ready for tommorow," I said.
Seht and I then caught sight of a late night sparring battle between two local trainers. The battle was between a Donphan and Emolga.
"Emolga, Electro Ball, go," Trainer 1 said.
"That moves got no chance against Rollout. Donphan go," Trainer 2 said.
Donphan spun forward with Rollout. Spiining foward actually bounced Electro Ball back at Emolga. And at the same time, Emolga was hit with Roll out as it fainted.
"Told ya bro, Donphan's the best," Trainer 2 said.
"Good game man. Although next time I'll be victorious," Trainer 1 said as both trainers went their separate ways.
"I hope you learned as much as I did from Donphan," Seth said to me.
"Of cousre. Spinning the body foward acts as a deflector. It's an offensive and defensive move," I said.
"And here I thought you were an idiot," Seth said to himself.
"And here I thought you had a mute button that was turned on all the time," I said with a smiel. "Let's practice those frontflips now."
The next two hours of training really bonded us. It was the first time Seth and I really hung out with each other since starting our journey.
The next morning, I had Seth wake me up incase a failed alarm clock made me oversleep again. Now today's the perfect day to try out my new dress, But not until contest time. My parents had sent this dress to Cherrygrove City when I stayed there for two weeks because of my rolled ankle. We were all in the lobby of the Pokemon Center, ready to start toward Contest Hall.
"So, are you ready?" Althaea asked as she approached me.
"Of course," I replied.
"Well you better be, sweetheart," Pheobe said as she approached us with a smirk.
"Oh yeah, well wait til we wipe that smirk off your face," I said.
I noticed that something was supposed to happen when Pheobe approached us, aomething I've always hated.
"Oh, where's Mismagius?" Althaea asked as if she read my thoughts.
Mismagius is usually with Pheobe to startle us.
"Missy is in her ball capsule ready to dazzle the audience with her sorcery," Pheobe said.
"Miss?" Althaea said confused.
"It's a nickname," I said.
"Well, I can't waste my time here with you two sweethearts. I've gotta rehearse at Contest Hall," Pheobe said as she exited the Pokemon Center.
"So, where's Seth?" Althaea asked.
"Outside." I replied as we exited the Pokemon Center.
Seth was outside, just about to start a battle with Chikorita against a local trainer.
"Hey Seth! Aren't you going to watch my contest?" I yelled as approached Seth.
Seht looked as if he was disappointed that Cjikorita's first victory would have to wait. But he didn't hesitate to agree to come support me.
"Great! Now let's hurry up1" I can't wait to show you my new dress," I said as I grabbed Seth by the arm and dragged him all the way to Contest Hall. Althaea and Chikorita were not too far behind. I had an abundance of energy, so I ran all the way to Contest Hall with my arm still locked in Seth's arm.
Location: Contest Hall
Seth's POV
Yumi was in the dressing room putting on her dress. I was gonna sit where the rest of the audience was sitting, but Yumi didn't want to be left alone.
"So, did Yumi drag you in here to comfort you?" Althaea asked.
I nodded yes.
"Alright Seth, how do I look?" Yumi said as she walked out of the dressing room.
Yumi's POV
My long black hair was wavy while my powder blue bang covered my right ear. I had on purple eye shadow and eyeline to compliment by bang. I wore a powder blue dress with a black short skirt and white gloves. And I wore black heels.
Seth simple nodded.
"Ugh. Typical Seth reply. Would it kill you to tell me, you 'girlfriend', how pretty she is," I said as I teased Seth.
Seht made no facial expression. He didn't even blush, and when he said 'good luck with the contest', he didn't even stutter.
"Are you heartless or something? Or are you justtoo nervous to talk?" I said as I got right in Seth's face.
I attempted to tease Seth by showing some affection, but Seth stood up and appeared to be upset.
"Heartless jokes aren't funny!" Seth snapped at me. "My heart... is no longer with me (Chapel)."
Seth calmed down as he started to walk away. I've never seen Seth raise his voice like that. Come to think of it, frustration seems to have gotten the best of Seth as of late. I guess losing so much has really taken a toll on him. So I ran to him and apologized. But still, no positive emotions. I'm starting to think something may be seriously wrong with Seth - something he's not telling me, and what he said about his heart no longer being with him may be a hint.
"Come on. If something's going on, you can tell me," I said as I grabbed Seth's hand growing concerned.
"Yeah, that's what friends are for," Althaea said as she walked up to us.
"I don't need anyone to fell sorry for me," Seth said as he took his hand back. "Just let things
be..."
"If I can't help you, can you help me by cheering for me?" I asked.
"Yeah, and cheer for me after Yumi's eliminated," Althaea said.
"He'll be trying to cheer up you two sweethearts after I eliminate both of you," Pheobe said as she spproached us.
Pheobe was in her contest outfit. She wore a purple wizard hat. She wore a lavender sort skirted dress with long black gloves and carried her trademark toy wand. She wore black, knee high socks and lavender boots.
"Who are you?" Seth asked.
"Sorceress Pheobe, in the flesh, sweetheart," Pheobe said.
"Why do you always say sweetheart?" Seth asked.
"Are you kidding? Sweet Hearts are only the greatest cookies ever made. Here, try one," Pheoboe said as she offered a Sweet Heart to Seth.
"No, don't! It's tainted by Pheobe germs!" I yelled.
Seth's POV
This...this Sweet Heart was a symbol of what I've longed for. So I accepted Pheobe's Sweet Heart. It felt like my frustration had instantly vanished. I knew Chikorita still had a bit of frustration lingering, so I spoke.
"Where did you get these?" I asked. "Do you have another one for Chikorita?"
"Chico," Chikorita cried.
"Aww, that sweetheart's adorable," Pheobe said when she saw Chikorita.
Yumi's POV
It was like Seth and Chikorita's frustration instantly vanished when they ate those sweethearts. Pheobe wasn't acting nasty to Seth, so I asked.
"Why are you being so nice to them?" I asked.
"We just met, and they haven't antagonized me in any way, unlike you two sweethearts," Pheobe said.
"That actually makes sense," Althaea said.
The television screen then came on and registration for the contest had officially closed. Noon had arrived and it was time...
"Alright. Yumi, the 'Princess of Pokemon' will finally take stage in her long awaited contest debut!" I announced.
Then the host appeared on the screen.
"Hey, isn't that Lilian Meridian?" Althaea asked.
"She lookes alot like Marian from Sinnoh," Seth said.
Lilian then spoke...
"Hello, ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to the Marion City Pokemon Contest!" Lilian said. "And now the introduction of our judges: First we have Mr. Contesta!"
"Good day to you all. I'm looking forward to very innovative performance from everyone," Mr. Contesta said.
"Next is President of the Pokemon Fan Club, Mr. Sukizo," Lilian said.
"Quite remarkable," Mr Sukizo said.
"And now a round of applause to Marion City's returning Nurse Joy! Part of a Pokemon Center here that was recently saved. Nurse Joy and the Pokemon Center here in Marion City symbolizes the mix of tradition and innovation," Lilian said.
"It's and honor to be here in a city that has rediscovered it's historical value," Nurse Joy said.
"Now the order each coordinator performs will be shown on screen," Lilian said.
The sreen showed ten contestants. I saw Pheobe was up first. I was sixth and Althaea was ninth.
"Now only four of these coordinators will advance to the battle round. So pay attention because the first performance will come from Cherrygrove City's contest winner, Pheobe, when we return from our commercial break," Lilian said.
"I can't wait to see your face after you jinx yourself," I said to Pheobe.
"Hah, that jaw of yours will drop like gravity magic when you see me dazzle the judges, sweetheart," Pheobe said as she started tiward stage.
Althaea and I both nodded in agreement; We both simply wanted Pheobe to lose. I then realized Althaea wasn't wearing a contest outfit.
"Uh, why aren't you wearing a contest outfit?" I asked.
"Pokemon Contests are supposed to showcase Pokemon, not their trainers," Althaea replied.
"Well, everyone has their opinion," I said.
The television screen then returned to Lilialn as we listened.
"Alright, Marion City, we are back and are ready to get things started with our first coordinator, Pheobe," Lilian said.
"Now, you sweethearts, prepare to be dazzled as I, Sorceress Pheobe, perform my first act," Pheobe said as she pulled off her wizard hat.
"Uh, Pheobe, instead of performing yourself, you should call your pokemon," Lilian said.
"Now, let's see the classic 'what's in the hat' trick!" Pheobe announced as she tossed her hat in the air.
The hat exploded into dark smoke. Probably a ball capsule. When the smoke cleared, nothing was on stage except the wizard hat floating in the air. The hat flew straight toward Lilian Meridian, showing off some incredible speed.
"What the?" Lilian said scared as the hat phased through her body.
The hat then came back outside Lilian. This time, Mismagius was wearing the hat as Lilian was creeped out by Mismagius' sudden appearance. But then again, who isn't freaked out by Mismagius?
"Whoa...creepy, but it combines traditional ghost nightmares and storybook innovations, sure to revolutionize Pokemon Contests," Lilian said.
"Wow, just wow. Using magic and fear for a performance is certainly a first," Mr. Contesta said.
"Quite...remarkable," Mr. Sukizo said creeped out.
"What we were looking for toay was tradition and innovation. Pheobe and Mismagius has demonstrated that blend very well," Nurse Joy said.
"Haha, top that, sweetheart," Pheobe said to the screen trying to tease me.
"Ugh, she knew I'd hear that! Wait til my performance," I said as I was annoyed at Pheobe.
Althaea, Seth, and Chikorita remained silent. who knows what they thought of Pheobe's performance. Eevee and Fennekin comforted me as they got me to calm down.
We continued watching the television as my performance neared. I wasn't too stressed though because the next four performances were complete dud. Their pokemon didn't perform up to expectations as they were all counted out by the judges. I spoke as the fifth performance ended.
"Well, it's finally her turn - the Princess of Pokemon's long awaited debut as she'll take Marion City by storm!" I announced.
Seth and Chikorita just looked at me...
"Don't get overconfident, okay," Althaea said.
"The last four coordinators made even my practice sessions look legendary. Sorry Althaea, but I can't help it," I said as I grew exciter.
I had recalled Fennekin into her ball capsule, ready for our performance.
"We'll create a magic show of ouur own, so wish me luck," I said.
I enter the empty hallway and realized I was alone. I've always hated being left alone, so I returned to the dressing room one more time. I walked up to Seth with my hands on my hips.
"What's your problem?" Seth asked.
"You know, you're never supposed to just let a girl go down an empty hallway alone, so you'll be my escort. Kay sweetheart?" I said as I locked myarm with Seth's.
Like he had a choice. I had to drag him into the hallway. Seth, once again, didn't blush. He was'nt even embarrassed by everyone laughing at him and a 'girlfriend' in me. So I've made myself a little mission to get Seth to blush at least once on our journey.
Chikorita was walking ahead of Seth and I, but as Chikorita came close to the entrance, I spoke.
"This is where you two stay and wait to escort me back, okay? Wish me luck" I said.
Chikorita answered with her normal cry while Seth simply nodded.
"Man, are you the quiet one," I said.
Ahh, what I've always dreamed of: The entire viewing world giving me their undivided attention.
"Alright, Fennekin, come on out and use Psychic!" I yelled as I ran on stage and called Fennekin.
The ball capsule I used was a Fire Seal, so as soon as Fennekin was released, she controlled the flames with her Psychic attack. The flames were then spinning around as it they were dancing.
"Amazing! Fennekin's ability to control Psychic so accurately is just amazing!" Lilian said.
"Now, add Will-O-Wisp," I said.
Now bule flames were added to the fire-psychic combination.
"The addition of Will-O-Wisp has made even the color, the visuals as amazing as the control!" Lilian said.
"Now! Power up using the flames," I said.
All the flames were redirected toward Fennekin. After Fennekin was hit with the flames, she had a purple-flamed aura around her as her eyes were purple as well.
"Ta-da!" I said with much confidence, assuring I was finished.
"Quite satisfying to get another dose of magic, very creative," Mr. Contesta said.
"Colorful, and remarkable as well," Mr. Sukizo said.
"My my, I've embraced innovation following yet another innovative performance," Nurse Joy said.
"Thank you, thank you, and thank you," I said as I've embraced the cheers from the audience.
We all paid our attention to the television screen as the last of the appeals were finished. Althaea, of course, used perfume as a scent show using Aromatisse during her performance, while more duds filled the rest of the second half appeals. Only four were moving on to the battle round, but I felt confident I would place high. The television showed the Pheobe, Althaea, and I all proceeded to the battle round.
"Yay, Althaea! We both made it!" I yelled as the six eliminated coordinators cleared the room.
"Hmph," Althaea said.
"Wha?" I said confused.
"While on stage, we aren't friends. We're simply opponents. And I have no intent on losing," Althaea said as she pointed toward the television screen.
"Well, looks like one of you two sweethearts won't make it to the finals," Pheobe said as she acknowledged Althaea and I were opponents. "I might as well make quick work of my opponent, since my battle is first."
Pheobe did exactly as she said and made it to the final round with relative ease.
"And with that, it's my turn!" I yelled.
"How pathetic," Seth said.
"What's wrong with me?" I asked.
"You've approached this whole contest all wrong. You were able to extend your practice sessions on just one performance since you've started you're journey. Had you took part in the Cherrygrove Contest, what would your act be today/ And let's not forget the talent that made it to the battle round, as well as you. What I'm saying is don't get overconfident," Seth said.
"You know, that's the most I've ever seen you talk," I said as I lost track of what Seth was saying.
I then had Seth escort me to the arena again.
Both Althaea and I were set on stage, ready for our semi-final battle.
"Now, let the second semi-final battle begin!" Lilian said.
"Eevee, it's your show now," I said as I called upon Eevee.
Althaea addressed neither Eevee nor I. She just readied her pokeball.
"Bulbasaur, I choose you!" Althaea said as she sent out her pokemon.
Both Eevee and I could smell Bulbasaur's perfume from where we were standing.
"Well, she did mention having pokemon other that Aromatisse and Roselia. Oh well, Eevee start out with Lucky Chant," I said.
"Vee," Eevee cried as he used Lucky Chant.
"Bulbasaur, Sweet Scent," Althaea said.
"Vee?" Eevee said confused.
"Why use a move like that?" I said confidently. " Eevee, use Iron Tail!"
Althaea closed her eyes and smiled as Eevee didn't respond to my command.
"Eevee?" I said.
"My my, it appears Bulbasaur's strong perfume combined with it's Sweet Scent has distracted Eevee so much, Eevee doesn't hear a word Yumi's saying," Lilian said as I satarted losing some points.
"Now, Bulbasaur, Giga Drain," Althaea said.
Bulbasaur attempted to get close to Eevee for better accuracy, but Eevee saw Bulbasaur and landed an Iron Tail out of self defense. Sweet Scent faded as well, causing Althaea to lose some points.
"Eevee, let's keep up the momentum with Shadow Ball," I said as Eevee launched Shadow Ball at a downed Bulbasaur.
"Duck," Althaea said.
"Bulba," Bulbasaur cried as he lowered himself to avoid Shadow Ball. But just as Bulbasaur got back up, Eevee fired another Shadow Ball at point blank range.
"Er," Althaea said as she was losing even more points. "Use Giga Drain."
"Bulba," Bulbasaur cried as he fired energy-absorbing vines.
"Eevee, you know what to do dogde using the spin," I said to Eevee, referring to the move we learned from Donphan last night.
Eevee spun forward in the air to avoid Giga Drain with ease, causing Althaea to drop below half her points.
"Alright, steal the show with a full power Iron Tail," I said with confidence.
Eevee had knocked Bulbasaur to the ground with a critical hit that landed. Talk about lucky!
"And that's the Princess of Pokemon! Sorry Althaea, but you just can't compete at this point. You have almost no points left while I still have almost all of mine. ," I said confidently.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it seems this battle is nearing the end. Althaea is getting blown out while Yumi has an insurmountable lead," Lilan said.
"..." Althaea had a blank expression on her face. "I told you...don't get overconfident."
Althaea put on a serious game face as Bulbasaur got bac up and started emitting a green aura. It was Overgorw, the ability I saw Chikorita use.
"Bulbasaur, Leech Seed," Althaea said calmly.
"Eevee, dodge," I said, but I was astonished at what Eevee did.
Eevee accidentally tripped out of nowhere as he was hit with Leech Seed. It seems Lucky Chant has worn off...
"Huh?" I said.
"Leech Seed is not only zapping Eevee's energy, but Yumi's points as well as Yumi's luck seems to have faltered," Lilian said.
"No," I said to myself growing worried.
"Sweet Scent," Althaea said.
"Bulba," Bulbasaur cried as he immobilized Eevee again with another Sweet Scent.
"No! Eevee! Use Iron Tail!" I yelled.
I was beginning to lose confidence...I tried giving Eevee commands, but immobilization and reticence overcame me.
"Now, Giga Drain!" Althaea yelled.
I could only watch in disbelief as Bulbasaur drained the rest of Eevee's energy and my points with Giga Drain and Leech Seed, which were powered up by Overgrow. The clock hit zero and I awaited the winner...
"And the winner is..." Lilian said. "I can't believe it! What a comeback by Althaea and Bulbasaur! Our winners!"
I was speechless...I went and picked up a punished Eevee, who paid the price for my overconfidence. I congradulated Eevee for his hard work and recalled him. My ears were holding themselves back as I watched the winner, Althaea approach me.
"Good game..." Althaea said calmly as she offered her hand.
I stared at her hand for a second. My pride had taken a turn for the worst as I refused to meet Althaea all the way. I simply turned back and headed toward the hallway as my tears let themselves out.
I entered the dressing room with Seth and Chikorita, where only Pheobe and Mismagius remained.
"Oh look sweetheart, it's the crybaby. Or does super choker make more sense? How about sore loser?" Pheobe said as she started to make fun of an embarrassed me.
I said nothing. simply walked up to Pheobe and slapped her as she shut up.
Althaea the walked in the dressing room upset.
"What was that out there?!" Althaea yelled.
"You didn't have to embarrass me like that!" I snapped back.
"Me embarrass you?! I told you numerous times not to get overconfident! But you didn't listen to me! You were a poor sport which proved how much of a helpless spoiled brat you are when you don't get your way! And you're gonna tell me I embarrassed YOU?! You embarrased yourself by underestimating m-" Althaea said before I slapped her.
"Argh!" Althaea said before she pushed me into a wall. She then punched me as we both started exchanging harsh words and brutal slaps, fists, and hair pulling.
Seth Chikorita, and Pheobe intervened as they pulled us away from each other.
"I hate you!" I yelled at Althaea.
Althaea then attempted to fight me some more before Seth spoke.
"Frusttation gets the best of anyone, including me. You guys should get away from each other, calm down, and think things through," Seth said.
Althaea looked at Seth with remorseful look on her face.
"Thank you Seth, for being my friend. Us three, have shared brief memories that will fill our hearts. But unfortunately, those memories shall come to rest. I need to be alone after today, which is why we split up here," Althaea said.
Seth remained silent...
"I'll make it to Goldenrod City on my own. So if you two are on you way out now, this is goodbye...Maybe...we'll be friends again if we cross paths in the future, but after I leave this room, we'll be nothing more than acquaintences," Althaea said.
Althaea and Pheobe both started toward the stage for the final round...
I was shaking...Seth, Chikorita and I were all silent... My hair, and dress were ruined in a fight Althaea obviously won. My tears had smeared my make up. My pride and confidence were destroyed. In one battle, I had become a shell of my former self... I looked at Seth and wimpered.
"Let's go..." I wimpered. "Whatever happens here, stays here."
I had changed back into my normal furisode shor skirt. I washed off my makeup and put on my normal makeup. My messy hair was tied in a ponytail for the time being. Seth and I packed the rest of our stuff and started away from Marion City. I had decided to heep Seth close to me, because he's the only person to stay with me after a humiliating defeat that is now behind me...
To Be Continued...
So Yumi apparently has issues: She's a sore loser, and her overconfidence led to her downfall. She also did quite possibly the biggest gut job in Pokemon Contest history. Althaea is no longer a party member since she's distanced herself for Yumi's well being. And Pheobe's Sweet Hearts have made Seth a bit more lively. At least he's not acting like a heartless zombie right now like he usually does. Well if you want to see who won Marion City's Pokemon Contest, stay tuned for next chapter and be sure to write a review letting me know how I did.