Omega Live Battle Tournament

"Is it even fair that you're joining this competition?" Noel ask as I enter our room to prepare for the tournament.

"Well, they're letting me join so probably it is." I answered. Noel just snickered. He opted not to join saying I'll just beat the crap out of him.

"I'll just wait you outside." He said as he bolted out.

I pluck out Shaymin out of my pocket and place it on the bed. It stretches a bit then folded itself again, probably still sleepy because we were up so early in the morning. Ronnel called at dawn about an urgent matter back home. He said that one of my Petilil evolved into a Liligant. This one acted as their leader and causes a feud with the other Petilils against my Cottonees. It got out of hand so Ronnel resulted to this idea of sending my Whimsicott to neutralize the feud. Well, it seems sensible so I send him Whimsi together with Tropius. Coincidentally I needed to shuffle my party a bit for the tournament so I ask him to send me a Pokemon in replacement of Whimsicott's slot. I grabbed my bag from the bed and started petting Shaymin's fur.

"Come on up. Let's get this tourney rolling." I said as I put it back into its hiding place.

"Go get them Jess." Noel cheered on from the bleachers as I take centre stage for my very first match in the elimination round. There are 16 participants in this tournament; one of them is Kevin who was smirking at me at the opening ceremony. It was divided into four blocks. I was in block A while he gets into block C. As I see the branch of the tourney, the only way for us to fight is to get into the finals.

I took in the crowed before me, and man that was some crowd. I wonder if these people came from different cities away from here as well. They were screaming and shouting ready for the action to come.

"Let's get Omega Live Battle Tournament started!" the MC, Joker, said as he started to introduce us. "On the right corner, from Memorial City, Upper Omega, give a round of applause for Jessaise!"

"Ready or not buddy." I whispered to Shaymin before I stepped out and waved into the people. Luckily, they cheered for it so I really didn't looked like an idiot out there. I saw Kevin watching nearby.

"And on the left corner, from Marron City, Lower Omega, give it up for Cindy!" Joker continued and a girl approximately my age appeared. Her brown hair was in pig tails and she was smiling as she waved to the crowd as well. There was an eruption from the crowed as they show their love for the contestant.

"Make sure to get her number after the battle!" Noel shouted again. I deliberately ignored him.

Okay, okay, she's cute, but that doesn't mean I let this one go easily. We both took our positions on the battlefield.

"Hi. Let's make this a good one." I greeted her.

"You bet." She replied and took out her pokeball.

"This is a one on one battle and a trainer wins when his opponent's pokemon is unable to continue." Joker explained. "Trainers ready."

"Delcatty, I choose you." Cindy said as she threw her pokeball. An elegant purplish feline pokemon appeared in the stage.

"Nyarrrrrr..." it purred.

"You're up, Sceptile." I said as I called out my trusted partner. It appeared as confident as always. "Watch this carefully eh," I whispered to Shaymin. It can use a little battling skill and strategies for itself.

"Shay shay.." it answered.

"Cindy will be the first one to attack, begin!" Joker announced.

"Delcatty, use Attract!" Cindy commenced. Delcatty made a very provocative pose and blink an eye in Sceptiles direction. Pink hearts suddenly swirl around Sceptile and before I can even react Sceptile was infatuated. This set the crowd going again.

"That was sneaky." I said with a smile.

"Sorry," she replied with a wink.

Is she using attract on me as well? I waited for the pink hearts to swirl around me but it didn't happen. I just ignore my hormones and focused on the battle.

"Get a grip Sceptile." I said helpfully. Sceptile was swaying from side to side with its eyes dilated.

"Now Delcatty, use Fury Swipes." Cindy ordered again.

"Dodge it." I called out but Sceptile seemed to be too in love to move. Delcatty's talons connected and send Sceptile back flying. Scetile got back into its feet and I was hoping attract has worn off but to my disappointment, it isn't. I need to take my chance. I can't let Delcatty to just make Sceptile a punching bag. Shaymin purred in excitement. Really? Is it enjoying this? Well...

"Use Leaf Blade!��� I said. Sceptile still won't move.

"Use Fury Swipes again!" Cindy called out. Delcatty unleashes another Fury Swipes and manage another direct hit. Sceptile staggered back again but this time I noticed the yellow circles on its back glowing faintly. So it was close to that. I just stood back and waited.

"Delcatty use Shadow Ball!" Cindy called out. Sceptile was hit right on its stomach. This sends the circles glow brighter. I just waited.

"Are you giving up now?" Cindy asked noticing I'm not giving orders now.

I just smiled and raised my hands in mock surrender. Well I'm pretty sure Sceptile can take a few more hits. I just have to hope it snaps out of infatuation soon...

"Well, if that's the case, Delcatty Fury Swipes, and load this one up!" Cindy commanded.

I remained watching and didn't give a command. I even saw Kevin grinning like a complete fool now.

"What are you doing? If you don't do something you'll lose big time." Noel shouted. I just waved him off.

Delcatty launched itself and hit Sceptile with Fury Swipes. Every hit sends the circles growing brighter and getting harder for me to just watch. How in love is...There. I noticed Sceptile's eyes snap open, probably wondering why it was getting hit without being able to fight back.

"Finally!" I sighed. "Now I know you'll be mad if you get in love, Sceptile." I kid.

"But it's too late." Cindy said. "Delcatty Shadow Ball!"

"It's our turn now. Sceptile, use Energy Ball and make sure you give all your love with it." I commanded.

Sceptile side stepped and took aim. The yellow circles on its back are now blinding. Delcatty has already launch Shadow Ball and was just waiting. Sceptile unleashed Energy Ball that gains some awed reactions from the crowd.

"What the..." Cindy stuttered.

The Energy Ball, that was triple the size of a normal one, just evaporated Delcatty's Shadow ball and hit its target with an explosion. Smoke billows in the field. When it cleared up, Sceptile was on one knee but Delcatty has already fainted.

"...ah...Delcatty is unable to continue. Sceptile wins. And Trainer Jessaise moves on to the next round." Joker said a second too late and the crowd began cheering again.

I walked towards Sceptile.

"You were so awesome." I said. As I pat it on the head. Shaymin seems to agree and was cheering happily. I withdrew Sceptile back just as Cindy arrived to where I am.

"That was some Energy Ball." She said as she held out her hand. I took it and shook hands with her.

"It's Overgrow. I was just thankful Sceptile woke up before it loses all its health. Delcatty was amazing." I said.

"Well if you say so. But next time we meet, I will definitely win." She said smiling and winking again. I didn't realize I was still holding her hand until she let go of mine. She gave me another wave and exited the arena. I think I was staring too much because I didn't notice Noel's arrival.

"That was a real close one. Sceptile was awesome, just one hit again." He said as he circled his arm on my neck, dragging me to the exit.