"The Showdowns shall begin after dinner, trainers and competitors alike, you may now receive your food at the registration booth!" The speaker announced in the waiting room.
I and Camellia finally made it to the Quarter duels, only the top four trainers can proceed. The Showdowns, as discussed earlier, have three stages just like the Knockouts. Quarter duels, Semi duels, and the final duel! Who will win the Cerulean Plate?
"Don't expect to win Kalem! Remember, I knocked all of my opponent's Pokemon with two blows!" Krill boasted.
"Yeah? I don't care about your spooky Haunter! If I don't win, at least my Pokemons had a great time!" I uttered with frustration.
"Haha! Smell ya later, loser!" Krill mocked and left the room.
"Don't mind that Krill! He's always like that." Glade comforted and sat down beside me.
"Just you wait Krill! I'm coming for you!" I badgered.
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"Alright folks! We're back to the Pokemon Battle Cup! Welcome to the main events!" Scott announced as the crowd shouted with amusement.
"Today, we have our top eight trainers! Who among them will proceed to the Semi Duels! People, please look at the big screen, here are our top eight!
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*Krill
*Joshua
*Tessa
*Crista
*Camellia
*Zed
*Kalem
*Faerill
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There can only be one winner, who will that be!?" Scott questioned the audience.
"Trainer Kalem and Trainer Faerill, please proceed to the battlefield!" The speaker announced.
"I'm battling the top 3!?" I uttered with worry.
"It's ok Kalem, just focus on their Pokemons!" Zhery suggested.
It's time for the Quarter Duels, we will make it to the Semi Duels? Today we'll know the answer to that! I walked through the hall with slight worry. It's going to be a battle against the top 3!
"On my right, a trainer from Aulburg town, he currently has three badges, I welcome all of you to see Kalem!" Scott announced as I slowly walked to the battlefield.
"From my left, a trainer from Twinleaf town, she is known to be the 'Flygon Master' give it up to Faerill!" The commentator announced as she slowly walked with confidence.
"Flygon Master!? Riolu, we're up for a tight battle!" I uttered with worry and anxiety.
"Welcome to the Showdowns, three Pokemons each, and substitution is allowed! Trainers, send out your first Pokemon!
"Treecko, it's battling time!" I tossed the Pokeball to the glorious moon as my Treecko leaps into action.
"Mareep, dazzle time!" Faerill sent out her Mareep! A fluffy yellow Pokemon just like Zhery's Mareep.
Mareep[500]
Treecko[500]
"Battle Begin!"
"Mareep, use electric terrain!"
*The entire stadium turned yellow! Electric terrain sharply boosts electric type attacks!*
"Treecko use bullet seed!"
"Mareep dodge it then use Electric Impulse!"
*Mareep dodged the attack! An electric ripple surrounds Treecko's feet, it was followed by a thunder strike from the sky!*
"What's an electric impulse?" Camellia queried.
"Electric impulse is an exclusive electric attack only available in this region, the move surrounds the foe's feet and is followed by a thunder strike from the sky," Glade explained.
Mareep[500]
Treecko[320]
"Treecko stay with me buddy, use Razor Leaf!"
*Mareep needs to recharge! Mareep is unable to move!*
Mareep[400]
Treecko[320]
"Alright Treecko, follow it up with quick attack!"
"Mareep use Thunder Wave!"
*Treecko got paralyzed, the attack was canceled !*
Mareep[400]
Treecko[210]
"Mareep, use Magnetic Collision!"
*Large Magnetic rocks busted out of the ground hitting Treecko very harshly*
Mareep[400]
Treecko[120]
"Magnetic Collision is also an attack introduced in this region, they're powerful alright," Glade uttered with worry.
"Oh no, Treecko get up then use razor leaf!"
<Treecko!>The Pokemon beamed with determination.
"Mareep, return for now! Come on out Charmeleon!" Faerill substituted Pokemons!
"Now we have to deal against a fire type!? Alright then, Treecko use quick attack!"
"Crush Claw on the ground Charmeleon!"
*Treecko blasted off to the sky as the battlefield exploaded.*
Charmeleon[500]
Treecko[40]
"Treecko, use bullet seed!"
"Charmeleon, use Flame Thrower!"
<Chaaaarrr!!>The Pokemon sent out a vast array of flames heading towards Treecko!
Charmeleon[500]
Treecko[0]
"Treecko is unable to battle! Trainer Kalem, please send out your next Pokemon!" The referee instructed.
"Riolu, I need you in the battlefield right now!" I called with determination.
"I can defeat any bulky Pokemon, leave it to me!" Riolu hops with optimism.
"Battle Continue!"
"Riolu use Force Palm!"
"Charmeleon, use Flame Thrower!"
"Dodge them swiftly!"
*Riolu dodges the flame thrower as it moves closer to Charmeleon!*
Charmeleon[320]
Riolu[500]
"Throw Charmeleon to the sky with Seismic Toss!"
*Charmeleon ascends to the sky and falls back gravely!*
Charmeleon[210]
Riolu[500]
"Charmeleon, use Metal Claw!"
"Intercept with Metal Claw!"
"Switch to flame thrower!"
*Charmeleon[210]
*Riolu[300]
"Riolu, now use Force Palm once more!"
"Charmeleon dodge it then use flame thrower!"
*Charmeleon dodges the attack!*
Charmeleon[210]
Riolu[120]
"Charmeleon, now use flame thrower!"
"Riolu, use quick attack to dodge then follow up with force palm!"
*Charmeleon's attack missed!*
Charmeleon[40]
Riolu[120]
"Charmeleon now use flame thrower again!"
*Riolu was unable to get up immediately.
Charmeleon[40]
Riolu[60]
*Charmeleon started to glow! It began to grow wings, and it's flame burned brighter!*
<CHARRRRRMMEEEE.... Charizard!>The Pokemon evolved into Charizard.
"This is bad! Kalem must think of a way to defeat that Charizard!" Camellia uttered with worry.
"Riolu watch out for Charizard!" I encouraged with worry.
Charizard[140] EVO!
Riolu[60]
"Riolu use Seismic Toss!"
"Charizard fly up to the sky, then use Volcanic Descend!"
"Volcanic descend!? What kind of new move is that?" Camellia queried.
"Charizard's signature move in this region is Volcanid Descend. Once the user uses this move, the user turns bright red and is surrounded by fiery embodiment and hits the foe as it descends from the sky! It increases the speed of the Pokemon!" Glade warned.
"Riolu dodge it!"
*Riolu wasn't able to dodge!*
Charizard[140]
Riolu[0]
"Riolu is unable to battle, Trainer Kalem... please send out your next Pokemon!" The referee instructed.
"Alright Riolu, have a long nap." I smiled at my disappointed Riolu as it walks back to his seat.
"Gardevoir, let's go!" I tossed the Pokeball to the sky and turned my hat.
"Battle Continue!"
"Charizard use Flame Thrower!"
"Gardevoir, dodge it then use Psychic! Bang Charizard's head around the stadium wall!"
*Charizard's attack missed! Charizard's head was hit through every corner of the stadium!*
Charizard[20]
Gardevoir[500]
"Gardevoir, use Magical Leaf!"
*Charizard wasn't able to stand upright away!*
Charizard[0]
Gardevoir[500]
"Trainer Faerill, please send out your next Pokemon!" The referee instructed.
"Come on out Mareep!"
"Battle Continue!"
Mareep[430] +REST
Gardevoir[500]
"Gardevoir use Shadow ball and follow it up with magical leaf!"
*Mareep was unable to dodge right away!*
Mareep[280]
Gardevoir[500]
"Use Electric Impulse!"
<Maaaa>The Pokemon stomps its two hind legs as an electric ripple surrounds Gardevoir followed by a thunder strike!
Mareep[280]
Gardevoir[400]
"Gardevoir use Psychic, then throw Mareep to the sky!"
*Mareep ascended to the sky and descended gravely back to the ground.*
Mareep[0] KNOCK OUT
Gardevoir[400]
"Trainer Faerill, please send out your last Pokemon!"
"Sand dragon Flygon!" Faerill tosses the Pokeball into the night sky.
"Battle Continue!"
Gardevoir[400]
Flygon[500]
"Flygon use Dragon Claw!"
"Gardevoir use Shadow Ball!"
*Flygon's attack was canceled !*
Gardevoir[400]
Flygon[300]
"Alright Gardevoir, follow up with magical leaf!"
*Flygon wasn't able to fly right away!*
Gardevoir[400]
Flygon[200]
"Flygon use Continental Erosion!"
*Gardevoir was surrounded with a barrier made out of rocks, then a large rock descended from the sky and dealt maximum damage to Gardevoir from the top!*
"Continental erosion? What kind of move is that?" Zhery queried.
"Continental Erosion is Flygon's signature move in this region. The foe is surrounded with a rocky wall, then a large rock falls from the sky, crushing and eroding the rocks and the foe!" Glade explained.
Gardevoir[120]
Flygon[200]
"Flygon now use Dragon Pulse!"
"Use Shadow Ball!"
Gardevoir[90]
Flygon[90]
"Gardevoir now uses Psychic and crush Flygon's head by banging it to the ground!"
<Flygoooonnnnn!!!>The Pokemon cried in pain.
Gardevoir[90]
Flygon[0]
"Flygon is unable to battle, the winner is Kalem and his Gardevoir!" The referee announced as the crowd stood up and cheered my name.
"Gardevoir we did it!" Gardevoir hugged me up close while I smiled back at her.
That was a lucky win. I thought I was about to lose back then, but thanks to Gardevoir? We made it to the Semi Duels!
"Hyper beam Snorlax!"
"Dodge it quick!"
"Let's go Bellosom!"
"Blaziken stand up!"
"Haunter Dream Eater!"
"Up to the sky Staraptor!"
So far, three trainers moved to the semi-finals, and I'm one of them! Now it's Camellia's turn. Will she make it through the Quarter duels?
"Welcome to the last match of the Quarter Duels! On my left, I have Camellia, a trainer aspiring to become a Pokemon Professor!" Scott announced as Camellia stepped out from the shadows.
"On my right, let's welcome Crista from Pallet Town in the Kanto region!" Scott announced as Camellia's opponent walks with confidence.
"Three Pokemons each, substitution is allowed! Please send out your first Pokemon!" The referee instructed.
"Braixen, I need you now!" Camellia tossed Braixen's Pokeball with elegance.
"Pidgeotto, fly up with me!" Crista tosses Pidgetto's Pokeball with style.
"Battle Begin!"
Braixen[500]
Pidgeotto[500]
"Braixen use Flame Wheel!"
"Pidgeotto! Dodge the attack!"
*Pidgeotto was unable to dodge! Critical hit!*
Braixen[500]
Pidgeotto[200]
"Pidgeotto, use drill peck!"
"Braixen dodge it then use Flame thrower!"
<Braixen!>The Pokemon moved with elegance.
Braixen[500]
Pidgeotto[0]
"Crista, please send out your second Pokemon!"
"Raticate, let's go!"
"Battle continue!"
"Raticate use hyper fang!"
"Braixen, dodge it then use flame thrower again!"
*Braixen was able to dodge!*
Braixen[500]
Raticate[200]
"Raticate, use Hyper Fang!"
"Braixen dodge the attack and use the same method!"
Braixen[500]
Raticate[0]
"Why are Camellia's opponents very easy!" I uttered with jealousy.
"Nah, those opponents are hard to beat for you, but Camellia? Pretty easy!" Zhery teased.
"Whose side are you on?" I uttered with slight frustration.
"Trainer Crista, please send out your next Pokemon!"
"Come on out Bellsprout!"
"Are you kidding? Camellia has an extra win." I complained.
"I guess this Crista is just like Ronnelle!" Glade hunched sarcastically.
"Battle Continue!"
"Braixen, use Flame Thrower!"
"Dodge it Bellsprout!"
"Use Flame Wheel!"
*Super effective, Flame wheel was super effective!*
Bellsprout[0]
Braixen[500]
"WHAT!!?? Why do I always battle the tough opponents." I uttered with disappointment.
"The winner is Camellia and Braixen!" The referee announced.
"We did Braixen! Thank you so much!" Camellia and Braixen hugged each other tightly and happily.
"...And that's that for the Quarter duels, now let us proceed to the Semi Duels! Folks, here are the top four trainers which made it to the Semi Duels:
Krill
Zed
Camellia
Kalem
It's time to shuffle their names, in this way... we can find out who their opponents are.
(SHUFFLING)......(SHUFFLING).....(SHUFFLING)........(SHUFFLING).......(SHUFFLING)....
KALEM VS KRILL
CAMELLIA VS ZED
These are the matches for the Semi Duels!" Scott announced as the crowd got excited! They cheered for their favorite trainer.
"I...I'm up against Krill!?" I uttered with shock.
"Prepare to lose, loser!" Krill mocked and left the room.
"If you want to battle me Kalem, you must defeat your rival!" Camellia comforted and cheered.
"Oh I will defeat him for sure!" I uttered with frustration and left the room.
........
"Come on buddy, we have a mission, Mission: Defeat your Rival!" I beamed with determination as Riolu hopped unto my shoulder.
This is it, the match I've been waiting for, a match against Glade and his Pokemons! If we lost? It's ok, the most important thing in battling is the fun that is awarded to each trainer.
"Welcome to the first match of the Semi-Duels! On my left, we have our number one trainer... KRILL!!!" The commentator announced as Krill walked into the battlefield with arrogance.
"On my right, we have our fourth trainer in the tier list... I present to you, Kalem!" The commentator announced as I walked with determination and optimism.
"Three Pokemons each! Substitution is allowed, please send out out your first Pokemon!" the referee instructed.
"Haunter it's haunting time!"
"I knew it, Zorua let's go!" I tossed Zorua's Pokeball high into the air with confidence. I've seen all of Krill's matches, I won't be losing this time!
"Battle Begin!"
Zorua[500]
Haunter[500]
"Zorua use dark pulse!"
*Haunter was surrounded with a dark veil! It was super effective!*
Zorua[500]
Haunter[200]
"Haunter use yawn!"
"Zorua close your eyes and stop breathing for a while!"
"Hee hee!" Zorua giggled and laugh.
*Zorua closed her eyes and held her breath, the yawn didn't take effect!*
"What the!?" Krill uttered in shock.
"Zorua, follow up with payback!"
*Payback dealt twice the damage as usual! Super effective!*
Haunter[0]
Zorua[500]
"Haunter is unable to battle, please send out your next Pokemon!" The referee instructed.
"So Kalem's plan is to use type advantages, a good strategy for trainers who use good attack combos." Glade complimented as he watched from the small screen.
"Gabite your up next!" Krill sent out a bulky looking Pokemon with two blades as hands. Scales traveled across its tail as his yellow eyes show no mercy to any Pokemon who dares to battle it.
"Battle Continue!"
"Zorua use Pursuit!"
"Gabite, dodge the attack then use Dragon Claw, four times in a row!"
*Gabite dodges Zorua's attack and used Dragon Claw on Zorua!*
Gabite[500]
Zorua[0]
"One hit KO? But Dragon Claw isn't a one-hit KO!?" I beamed with worry and confusion.
"Gabite is a strong dragon type, the only way to counter it is by using a fairy type attack..." I uttered in my mind while thinking of strategies to use.
"Trainer Kalem, please send out your second Pokemon!" The referee instructed.
"Come on out Gardevoir!" I tossed Gardevoir's Pokeball into the sky as she descends with a smile on her face.
"Battle continue!"
"Gardevoir, mediator of the light and dark... show them your true colors! On my command, MEGA EVOLVE!" I beamed with excitement and joy as my Mega ring and the Gardevoirite stone attached to Gardevoir's neck began to glow. Gardevoir started to change size and shape as her determination runs through her veins.
"Who cares about mega evolution? Gabite use dragon rage!"
<GABBBITTTEEE!!!>The Pokemon unleashed a grave dragon attack.
"Gardevoir dodge it then use Fairy Tempest!"
*Gardevoir dodged the attack and used her mega signature move, Fairy Tempest! Super Effective!*
Gabite[0]
Gardevoir[750]+MEGA EVO
"Trainer Krill, please send out your third Pokemon!" The referee instructed.
"That's it, Combusken win this match for me!"Krill uttered with frustration.
"Battle continue!"
"Combusken, use flame thrower!"
"Gardevoir dodge the attack then use shadow ball!"
<Gardevoir!>The Pokemon dodged the attack and unleashed a shadow ball havoc!
Combusken[300]
Gardevoir[750]
"Combusken, if you lose? You don't deserve to eat! Use Combustion course!" Glade commanded!
"Combustion course!? Is that another fire type move exclusive to this region?" Camellia queried.
"Yes it is! It's like flame charge but five times stronger!" Glade explained.
Combusken[300]
Gardevoir[400]
"Gardevoir, now use Fairy Tempest!"
"Combusken no!" Krill beamed with frustration and anger.
Combusken[0]
Gardevoir[400]
"The winner of this match goes to Kalem and Gardevoir! Whoever wins in the second match will battle Kalem and his Pokemon on a three on three Pokemon battle!" The referee explained.
My body wanted to burst with joy, that was an easy win against Krill, if it weren't for Gardevoir's mega stone, we would have lost.
"Great job Gardevoir!" Me and Gardevoir hugged each other tightly. I made it to the final duel, it's either Zed or Camellia, who will be my opponent?
"That's it Kalem! I'm coming back for you, do you hear me? I'm going to defeat you in our rematch!" Krill burst with anger and left the stage immediately.
"Kalem, you've finally defeated your rival!" Zhery beamed with joy as I entered the room.
"Not yet, the only day I defeat Krill is during the Pokemon League!" I burst with determination.
"Krill will surely get a mega stone to mega evolve his Pokemon soon! You better watch out." Glade warned.
"That's ok Glade, I'll be stronger too when Krill gets stronger! Every time I see his face, I'll keep on rematching him!" I beamed and jumped with joy.
"Trainer Zed and Trainer Camellia, please proceed to the battle stadium!" The speaker announced.
"I guess I'm up next!" Camellia uttered with worry.
"Win the match Camellia, so we'll battle next!" I beamed and cheered for Camellia.
"Thanks so much, I'll be doing what I can to win the whole match!" Camellia beamed with determination and excitement as she left the room with her passionate spirit.
"On my right... we have a girl all the way from Cavalry town, I give you Camellia!" The commentator announced as Camellia entered the battlefield looking serious and determined.
"On my left, we have Zed all the way from the Unova region!" The commentator announced but no one was going out.
"Trainer Zed!? Trainer Zed?" The commentator called the opponent's name but still, no one was coming out.
The referee rushed to the commentator and whispered something to Scott's ear.
"............." The referee whispered.
"Oh, now I see why, thanks so much!" The commentator nodded his head and spoke towards the crowd.
"Trainer Zed is currently unavailable due to some technical issues, which means Camellia wins by default! Trainer Kalem, please proceed to the stage for the final match!" The commentator announced and called.
"First, she battled a Magikarp, then earned a free win, now she won by default!? Why can't that happen to me!" I complained.
"Just be happy, now go out there and battle Camellia!" Glade pushed me outside the room with his mischievous ways.
"Alright buddy, we're up against Camellia for the final duel! Even if she's our best friend, we're still not going easy on her!" I beamed with determination as I walked through the hall with determination and excitement.
"Alright, on my right... we have our top one, Kalem from Aulburg town!" The commentator announced and welcomed me to the battlefield.
"It doesn't mean we're best friends, I'm going easy on you, me and my Pokemons will do whatever we can to achieve the Cerulean Plate!" I uttered with determination.
"Me too Kalem, expect a hard battle!" Camellia beamed with excitement as she walked closer to the battlefield.
"Three Pokemons shall be used, substitution is not allowed! I repeat Substitution is not allowed! Please send out your first Pokemon!" The referee instructed.
"Absol, you're up first!"
"Scyther, let's win this!"
"Battle Begin!"
Scyther[300]
Absol[300]
"Scyther use sword dance!"
"Absol use Crush Claw Right Now!"
*Scyther's attack rose sharply but was hit with Crush Claw!*
Scyther[200]
Absol[300]
"Alright Scyther, now use X-Scissors!"
"Dodge it Absol then use Shadow Claw!"
"Scyther, behind you!"
*Scyther's attack was able to hit Absol! Shadow Claw missed!*
Scyther[200]
Absol[190]
"Scyther now use Sword Dance again!"
"Absol, use crush claw once more!"
*Scyther was hit with Crush Claw but Scyther's attack rose sharply!*
Scyther[100]
Absol[190]
"Scyther now use brick break!"
"Absol use Crush Claw on the ground!"
*Scyther exploaded due to the Crush Claw attack!*
Scyther[0]
Absol[190]
"Trainer Kalem, please send out your next Pokemon!" The referee instructed.
"Treecko, I choose you!"
"Battle Begin!"
"Treecko use Bullet Seed!"
*Absol was unable to dodge right away*
Treecko[300]
Absol[90]
"Absol use dark pulse on Treecko!"
*Treecko was surrounded by a dark veil*
Treecko[100]
Absol[90]
*Treecko flinched!*
"Absol finish Treecko with shadow claw!"
*Treecko was hit by a powerful shadow claw attack unleashed by Absol!*
Treecko[0]
Absol[90]
"Riolu, it's all up to you!"
"You got it Kalem!" Riolu beamed with determination.
"Battle Continue!"
"Absol use crush claw!"
*Riolu wasn't able to move right away!*
Riolu[200]
Absol[90]
"Riolu, use Seismic Toss!"
"Absol counter with Shadow Claw!"
*The attack was countered! Shadow Claw did a critical hit!*
Riolu[90]
Absol[90]
"Absol, use Crush Claw again!"
<ABBBSSOOOLL!>The Pokemon beamed with determination and lunched the move.
Riolu[0]
Absol[90]
"The Pokemon Battle Cup is officially over, the winner is Camellia and Absol!" the referee stated as the crowd cheered for Camellia.
"Come here RIolu, don't get disappointed! After all, Camellia and Absol are truly powerful!" I cheered and grabbed Riolu's body while playing with his head.
"We never win against her, only once!" Riolu complained.
"Cheer up buddy, there's still room for improvement!" I smiled at my buddy and hugged him tightly.
"Camellia, we present to you the Cerulean Plate, a symbol of victory!" The commentator gave Camellia a blue shiny plate! She won the Pokemon Battle Cup with ease.
"Congratulations Camellia! You and Absol we're awesome!" I beamed with joy as I expressed my sportsmanship.
"Thanks so much Kalem!" Camellia smiled at me and shook my hand!
The Pokemon Battle Cup officially ended, with Camellia as the victor of the competition! I may have lost, but that competition opened a whole lot of battle strategies waiting to explode! For now? I'm tired! It's been a long day, and I'm sleepy. I still have to wake up early for the Super Crescent Moon Festival tomorrow!
At the journey continues!
That Pokemon Battle Cup lasted for the whole day, me and my Pokemons couldn't defeat Camellia in the final duel, but hey? At least we were able to defeat Krill, which is my main goal after all. It's indeed fun to participate in Battle Competitions, it can train and sharpen your Pokemons for the near future.
Today is the day the Pokemon of the crescent moon descends at the lake to bless all the citizens and tourists of the town. The town is hosting its Grand Festival and no way am I going to miss every single one of it.
"Come on Glade hurry up! I want to see the festival already!" I beamed with excitement as RIolu jumped to my shoulder.
"It's too early Kalem! It's 7:00 in the morning! Go ahead, I'll follow you later." Glade uttered with his sleepy voice as he covered his head with the pillow.
"Hmph! Fine, I'll be waiting for you but promise me, you'll arrive early ok?" I queried with slight frustration.
"Yeah! Yeah! Go ahead, I'm trying to sleep!" Glass beamed with frustration as he turned his body to the left.
"I guess it's just me and you buddy!" I played with Riolu's chin while opening the door.
I closed the door slowly so I won't disturb Glade's sleepy slumber.
"Oh Kalem! You're awake already?" Camellia queried as she walked out of her room.
"Of course I am, I'm excited about the town's grand festival! I'm not going to miss a single event!" I beamed with excitement.
"That's great, I woke up of excitement as well. Zhery was still sleeping so she told me to go ahead!" Camellia explained.
"Yeah, that's what Glade told me as well! Hey, I have an idea!" I beamed with excitement.
"What kind of idea Kalem?" Camellia queried.
"Why don't we go to the festival together! Glade and Zhery are still asleep, so why don't you come with me?" I smiled and suggested.
"C...Come with you? Just the two of us?" Camellia reassured as her cheeks turned slightly red.
"Of course! Who else is awake? They'll meet us later anyways, let's go ahead!" I suggested.
"Um, I'm not sure," Camellia uttered timidly.
"Come on! It's the grand festival, this is the perfect time to explore this ancient town! Follow me!" I quickly grabbed Camellia's hand and rushed down the stairs.
"Kalem, wait... I can walk!" Camellia beamed with excitement as her cheeks turned slightly red.
Glade and Zhery went out of their rooms with happiness and joy.
"Our plan is working hee hee!" Zhery smiled and laughed.
"Camellia's going to be angry after hearing about this!" Glade smiled and laughed.
"That's just part one of our Operation Festival!" Zhery smiled and laughed hard.
And Camellia I went out of the hotel with excitement and joy. The first thing we saw outside the hotel were large Pokemon balloons floating in the sky! The town was filled with banners, colorful decorations, flowers, and balloons! The people were setting up fireworks on the other side of the lake!
"So Camellia, where do you want to go first?" I queried with excitement.
"An... anything will do for me," Camellia uttered timidly.
"Alright if you say so, let's go to the town's center plaza!" I beamed with determination.
We walked slowly towards the town's central plaza to enjoy the sceneries and scenarios happening around us! There were people cooking food for the festival, there were people setting up flowers and decorations everywhere. During the Grand Festival, everybody is generous, everybody is willing to help each other, and everybody is excited!
This is not a day to remember the past, this is the day to prepare for the future! The Pokemon which descends from the sky is said to bless only those who spread peace and tranquility to each other, may it be the poor? or even the rich? Everyone deserves peace!
I've never seen any town this generous and helpful to each other before! This town is truly remarkable! The children came out to play with each other, some gave gifts, and some gave food to express their joy to each other. If you're wondering who this Pokemon is? Which Pokemon would descend from the sky? It's no other than Cresselia!
"Come on hold his hand Camellia," Camellia uttered to herself as she looked at my hand. Her cheeks were slightly red as she tried to force her hand to touch mine.
"Hey there Mr, here, have this!" a random kid went near me and gave me a beautiful flower.
"Oh really? Thank you, you can call me Kalem!" I smiled at the boy and patted his head as he gave me the flower.
"No problem Mr. Kalem, during this day, everything is free! You can have anything you want for free!" The boy jumped with happiness.
"That's great! Thanks for the flower!" I smiled at the young boy.
"Take care of it Mr! That flower is extremely rare." The boy explained with joy.
"Extremely rare? What do you mean?" I queried.
"That flower is the immortal flower, it never dies nor decays unless there is unhappiness in the heart." The boy explained.
"Unhappiness? You mean like sadness?" I reassured.
"Yes Mr. Kalem! Let the immortal flower remind you to stay happy forever, just like how the immortal flower blooms forever. Don't lose it, it only blooms every three hundred years." the boy explained.
"But if it's rare, don't you want to keep it?" I queried.
"Nah! I'm still a child, you can have it, just don't get sad or the flower decays!" the boy warned.
"Oh and one more thing? If there is no forgiveness, peace, love, and happiness, if there's hatred, pride, jealousy, or even betrayal in one's heart, the flower would decay and lead the person into an unforgiving world of darkness. That's just a legend by the way, so... goodbye!" The boy warned and left with joy.
"Huh? Those words sound familiar." I tried to recall the words the boy said. What caught my mind was the so-called unforgiving world of darkness. Of course he doesn't literally mean that I'll teleport into a new world, it's just an expression.
"That boy is kind," I uttered while smiling at the flower.
"Yeah, I've never seen such kindness before." Camellia agreed and added.
"Camellia, your name is a flower specie right?" I recalled.
"Yeah, my mother and father named me after the Camellia flower, why do you ask?" Camellia explained and questioned.
"Nothing, I just remembered something," I explained and placed the immortal flower inside my bag.
"Step right up folks! We're giving free sweet apples in a stick! Just line up and we'll give you!" A young lady who looks familiar suddenly shouted.
"Sweet apples? It's been forever since I last ate a sweet apple." Camellia recalled.
"Then come on, let's get some!" I beamed with excitement and pulled Camellia's hand.
"Excuse me, can we have some please," I begged.
"Sure nothing, oops!" The girl agreed to my request but accidentally dropped her coin. The coin rolled over to the other side of the street, so I volunteered to get the coin for her.
"I'll be right back Camellia!" I beamed and chased the coin.
"So, how's it going?" the girl selling sweet apples was no other than Zhery wearing some Pikachu mask of some sort. Zhery removed the mask and revealed herself.
"Zhery!? You're selling sweet apples, but I thought you were asleep?" Camellia queried in confusion.
"Surprise! So tell me, how's it going?" Zhery smiled with a mischievous look on her face.
"Wait, don't tell me you and Glade weren't sleeping at all!"
"We weren't, we planned your day with Kalem you know? You're welcome!" Zhery smiled.
"So you were the one who put me into this! I'm going to get you back!" Camellia uttered with frustration.
"Oh please, you're enjoying it right?" Zhery waggled her eyebrows.
"Um, kinda... hehe!"
"So, just stick with the plan!"
"I can't even touch his hands!"
"What!? Haven't we practiced this before? Or are you too scared to do it because Kalem will know the truth?" Camellia queried sarcastically.
"Well I don't plan to admit to him yet."
"What!? Why!?"
"Maybe when we're old enough, I'll admit to him."
"Oh ho, I know where this is going, you have a bright future ahead of you with your future husband! Hee hee." Zhery teased.
"Stop teasing me Zhery!"
"Alright, alright... here comes Kalem, so I gotta put back my Pikachu mask!" Zhery uttered sarcastically.
"Here's your coin Ms." I returned the shimmering silver coin to the girl.
"Thanks so much, here are your apples!" The girl gave me and Camellia an apple on a stick.
"That Zhery! She never stops teasing me." Camellia uttered in her mind with frustration as she took a bite from her apple.
We arrived at the central plaza and we saw a lot of children playing old fashioned games, there was a mini carnival and a game booth as well!
"So many amazing stuff to do!" I beamed with excitement as I stared at the enormous floating Pikachu balloon on top of my head.
"Kalem!" Camellia shouted with excitement.
"I want to go there!" Camellia pointed.
"Really where!?" I started to beam with excitement.
"At the department store of course!" Camellia pointed and smiled.
"All this time I thought... I thought, it was a game." I knelt in disappointment.
"Please Kalem! It's been a long time since I did shopping."
"Can't you shop with your parents?"
"They're in the Alola region remember? That's why they entrusted me with this credit card!"
"All your money will go poof in one second!" I warned with disappointment.
"And so are yours in games right? Come on Kalem, shopping is fun! I'll just buy a few things."
"Whenever you say 'a few things' you always multiply them to the power of a hundred!" I teased with disappointment.
"Well you have a point, but? Who cares! It'll be a while!" Camellia uttered.
"You and Zhery are very similar, fine, I'll come with you," I uttered with disappointment.
So yeah, I was forced to carry dozens of things, I tried to stop here but nothing ever works. She likes to shop and there's nothing I can do about it.
We went out of the department store after Camellia bought brand new notebooks!? I thought she was about to buy dresses and stuff like that but all she wanted was notebooks!? Pencils!? Erasers!?
"Do you really need this many notebooks?" I queried sarcastically.
"You thought I needed dresses didn't ya? I needed those notebooks for my research of course!" Camellia charmed.
"Research, of course you bought for research..." I answered sarcastically.
While walking through the central plaza, a random water puddle appeared from nowhere. Camellia accidentally tripped over, but luckily I was able to catch her hand.
"Hey are you alright?" I queried.
"Yeah, yeah!" Camellia uttered with frustration as she saw Zhery laughing at the corner.
"I'll be right back Kalem, just stay here!" Camellia uttered with frustration.
"Um... Ok then."
Camellia walked towards the laughing Zhery.
"What in the world was that for!? Why put a random water puddle?" Camellia queried.
"Come on, at least Kalem saved you right?" Zhery teased.
"You literally did that on purpose! I thought you are my friend?" Camellia questioned.
"Um, I just helped you get closer to Kalem didn't I?" Zhery teased.
"You're taking things too seriously! Stop with your plans!"
"Too late! Glade is already doing his part!" Zhery smiled.
"Hmph! I'll get you one day!" Camellia uttered with frustration.
"Hey Kalem, how's your day?" Glade stepped forward out of nowhere and questioned me.
"Um, it's fine, I'm just waiting for Camellia, she said she had to finish some business," I explained.
"Oh, if that's the case, why don't we play some games in the car-"
"Hey Glade, Zhery's waiting for you at the other end!" Camellia uttered sarcastically.
"Great, now the plan is ruined!" Glade uttered to himself.
"Wait, Zhery is here too?" I queried in confusion.
"Yup, I'm here too!" Zhery walked forward.
"Great, now the gang is back together, let's go to the carnival!" I beamed with happiness and leaped with excitement.
The four of us had a great time in the carnival. We played different games and ate different food we haven't tasted before. The carnival was fun.
"What happened to operation grand festival!?" Glade queried softly.
"Camellia caught us, so I called the plan!" Zhery explained.
"Camellia caught you? Or you purposely showed yourself!?"
"Um, I did at the sweet apple stand, he he!" Zhery explained as Glade face palmed himself.
We waited for the time to arrive, around seven o clock, the town's mayor called everyone to go to the lake of Wisdom. We were given a candle and a small man-made lily pad. The moon was about to shine in the center of the lake. The colorful lights turned on, as well as the street lamps. Everybody gathered at the lakefront.
The moon was extremely large as it slowly moves towards the center of the lake.
"We are gathered here today, to witness another astounding event. The day Cresselia descends to the lake to bless us as all. As Cresselia descends to the lake, we shall light up our candles and drift them away through the lily pads. May your heart wish for anything to happen, may your heart be filled with happiness and joy!" The mayor uttered.
The night was colorful as all of us stared at the moon, bright lights colored the town as the citizens waited for Cresselia's appearance.
"Ding... Ding... Ding..." The large clock tower ticked as the moon makes a debut at the center of the lake.
"Finally, Cresselia has arrived!" One of the citizens shouted as a large Pokemon suddenly appeared from the sky.
"Alright folks, drift your candles away!" The mayor ordered.
All of us placed the candles in the lily pad as Cresselia slowly descended. Cresselia was surrounded by sparkling auras which astounded everyone. We placed the lily pads on the lake and pushed them forwards.
"Cresselia has arrived! Cresselia has arrived!" The citizens shouted as the candles in the lily pad colored the lake. They candles filled the lake with a luminous yellow color, a symbol of new hopes, new dreams, and a bright future ahead.
Cresselia came forth and stopped at the center of the lake, the scene was majestic with all the candles below her, one minute was given to us to silently say our pleads. Cresselia listens to the heart and not to the mind.
"Cresselia, I wish that you bless me in my journey. I wish to travel with my friends forever, to travel with my Pokemons, and to achieve my dream! Cresselia, I hope that my future will be amazing, a future with joy, happiness, peace, and love, a future with no regrets from the past, a future that I deserve!" I uttered silently and looked at the majestic Cresselia together with all my Pokemons, friends, and their Pokemons by their side.
After a minute or two, Cresselia sang her majestic music as the whole town was covered with a shimmering aura. A lot of sparkles fell from the sky as Cresselia sang. People say that Cresselia sings for our pleading our hearts.
<Cresselia>The Pokemon sang with her majestic voice with all the candles shining below her.
I was listening and looking at Cresselia's music and face. Tears fell through her eyes, as her heart was filled with all our wishes. A sudden mist covered the entire lake. The mist was color white and Cresselia couldn't be seen. Even if we couldn't see her, we could hear her voice and her music singing along with nature.
The white mist disappeared alongside with Cresselia, we have to wait for another three hundred years for Cresselia to return.
Cresselia's music brought joy to my heart as the fireworks began to ascend in the sky. The fireworks colored the night sky and inspired all of us.
"Riolu, Gardevoir, Treecko, Zorua, Scyther, and my future Pokemon, let this inspire us to achieve our dreams!" I beamed with joy and clenched my fist towards the moon.
Camellia was amazed by the fireworks. The fireworks reflected at Camellia's eyes. Everyone was inspired, a new day will begin soon.
Zhery, the mischievous friend pushed Camellia towards me at the perfect moment.
"Oh, hey Camellia." I greeted as she accidentally hit my arm due to Zhery.
"Oh, um... sorry, I accidentally bumped into you, hehe," Camellia uttered with worry and embarrassment as her feisty eyes rolled at Zhery.
"That's ok, anyway, I've been thinking, you can have this immortal flower if you want," I suggested and showed the flower at her.
"M... Me? You're going to give the flower to me? But why?"
"I don't need it, this flower suits you anyways, there are many things that can make me happy aside from the immortal flower. Your name is a flower, so, have the immortal flower." I suggested.
"I can't just take that Kalem, that flower only blooms every three hundred years."
"Today is a day of generosity, see? The flower looks good at you." I uttered and placed the flower on the right side of her hair.
"T... thank you Kalem." Camellia became speechless after I placed the flower on the right side of her hair.
"Hey Kalem, let's go for a little stroll," Glade suggested and interrupted.
"Yeah sure, Camellia, I'll be going with Glade for a while," I uttered and smiled at her.
As I slowly walked with Glade through the lakefront, Camellia looked at me as her cheeks blushed red.
"So, how was it?" Zhery went close to her and charmed. Camellia ignored what Zhery said as she continued to look at me.
"Hey wake up!"
"Oh, sorry Zhery, didn't see you there."
"See, if I didn't push you, Kalem wouldn't have given you that flower!"
"I know, thanks Zhery," Camellia uttered slowly as she looked at me from the distance with her blushing cheeks.
"To be honest, that flower really looks good at ya." Zhery complemented.
"Thanks, Kalem truly is the best person I've ever met!" Camellia giggled with her blushing cheeks.
"Alright, enough night dreaming, I'm hungry!" Zhery beamed with excitement.
Me and Glade took a stroll at the side of the lake while the candles floated at the lake.
"So Glade, what did you wish for?"
"Nah, nothing much. I wished that our parents would truly be alive." Glade uttered slowly while we walked steadily at the lakefront.
"Don't worry Glade, we're near the cavern. We'll know the answer soon! They are alive, trust me!" I uttered with encouragement.
That is the day I met Cresselia, a Pokemon with a majestic heart. She listens to the pleading of the heart and soul rather than the mind and strength. New hopes, new beginnings, prepare Mr.Florence, I'm coming for ya!
As the journey continues...
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