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“Welcome to the semi-final matches for today’s contest!”
May looked at the announcing television and sighed lightly. She had barely made it into the semi-finals. Fortunately, she had won, and her match had already ended. She was waiting for the next round to begin.
“Go Roselia!” May’s eye twitched slightly as she watched Drew throw his pokeball.
The trainer that he was going to battle was definitely strange; His white hair was held back by a headband, while most of his lower face was covered by a red scarf. He said nothing as he threw his own Pokeball, a Sceptile appearing.
“Begin!” The announcer yelled.
“Use Razor Leaf!” Drew yelled. Roselia spun quickly, sending out the attack.
“Leaf Blade!” The other trainer commanded, his Sceptile swiping through the leaves in one fell swoop.
“Use Magical Leaf! While he’s trying to dodge, hit him with a Solarbeam!” Drew yelled. He gasped lightly as Sceptile just vanished out of sight.
“Sceptile…” Sceptile immediately appeared behind Roselia. “…Dragon Claw!” Flames ignited its claws as it swiped. Roselia flew into the air, fainted.
“Winner is… is… er… contestant number 5!” The announcer said. He looked at the judges questioningly, seemly asking for his name. They only shook their heads in response as the trainer walked off.
Drew grumbled as he entered the waiting room, May giving him a sympathetic look.
“May, he’s strong… um… good luck…” He said quietly as he walked past him. May nodded slightly.
“Blaziken should be fine… it’s fire versus grass.” She said confidently. Drew smirked.
“It’s not all type advantage-” He stopped as the trainer walked in, his eyes widening as he saw May. May raised an eyebrow as he blushed lightly and walked away quickly.
“That was weird…” Drew said, confusion on his face.
“Yeah… but why does he seem so familiar?” May said uncertainly. Drew gave her a confused look.
“The next battle is about to begin!” The announcer yelled. May’s eyes widened as she ran for the stage. Drew only smirked as she almost tripped on her own feet.
May appeared on stage, huffing slightly as she sent out her Blaziken. The other trainer was ignoring her gaze as he summoned his Sceptile. Blaziken widened its eyes slightly as it viewed its opponent.
“Begin!”
“Blaziken, start off with a Fire Punch!” May yelled. It ran towards Sceptile and sent a fiery punch. Sceptile flew upward.
“Leaf Blade!” The other trainer yelled.
“Dodge and use Brick Break!” May yelled as Blaziken dodged and sent a flurry of punches. Sceptile landed on the arena, breathing heavily. The other trainer’s points were steadily decreasing, while her own were still very high.
“Blaziken, use Sky Uppercut!” May yelled. Blaziken turned towards her, seemingly questioning her. It looked at the opposing trainer and back at May.
“Blaziken…?” May looked at the other trainer, who was currently still ignoring her glare. He glanced at her slightly, before blushing. May smiled brightly, a revelation coming to her. The Sceptile... his actions...
“I give up...” She said softly. The crowd gasped lightly. The other trainer glared at her lightly, apparently confused.
“Your...” She looked at the trainer. “...pokemon had dodged everything… I had no chance...”
The judges looked at her in surprise and checked the replays. They widened their eyes lightly, watching in slow motion as Sceptile had fluidly dodged everything.
“She’s right…” Nurse Joy said, amazed. The judges nodded, looking at the announcer. He stumbled a bit before reaching the microphone.
“The winner is… er… What is you’re name?” The announcer asked.
“Stop the act… Brendan…” May said as she smiled. Brendan slowly pulled the scarf off and grinned sheepishly.
“Long time no see, May-” He stopped suddenly as May ran into him and hugged him. He blushed as she looked up at him.
“You idiot. You were going to loose on purpose, weren’t you?” She asked, glaring at him. He nodded slightly, smiling sheepishly.
“The idea was bad, but your heart was in the right place.” May said as she smiled.
“It’s nice to see you again.” He said softly as he hugged her. May sighed lightly as she looked at him.
She had lost the contest… but she had won back an old friend…
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