[IC] Pokémon Hoenn: α and Ω

[James Davy]

"Thunder!" Hoshi jumped into the air and with its core glowing yellow, started spinning very fast. Electricity arced between the Starmie's limbs as Hoshi prepared to strike Politoed with lightning.

[bowtiesrcool86]

Politoed was KO'd and Shiranui advanced.

1 Shiranui Tsukiko 10 Ash Ketchum
4 Trevor Walton 11 Morriosn
6 Nando 14 Liam Coleman
7 Wally 15 Harrison

Wally beat Nando, and Ash defeated Morrison.

1 Shiranui Tsukiko 10 Ash Ketchum
4 Trevor Walton 11 Morriosn
6 Nando 14 Liam Coleman
7 Wally 15 Harrison

[James Davy]

After Shiranui had his Pokémon healed, he went for a stroll through the markets and into the local Mart where he was flagged down by a second clerk. "Hey, do you have a minute for a story? This is something that happened when I was watching the store one time…It was, like, a totally dark night. Moonless. And I was all, 'No way! This is so-o-o-o creepy!' Then, suddenly—whoosh! Out of nowhere, the automatic sliding door…slides open. And then this super-duper-scary old guy comes in, kinda unsteady, you know? Kinda shambling… So I'm thinking how terrible and scary is this, and then the old guy shuffles over to me… He has a package, like, clutched in his hands… He's mumbling that he has to show it to me… Then he asks, 'Do you know what this is worth?' He keeps staring right at me and not even blinking. I was so freaked out. I was, like…'Oh yes. It's, uh, really something, isn't it?' So the old guy grins at me, and he says… 'Then I'll just give you this instead of money. Now give me everything you've got in this store!' That's what he said! Really! I was like, 'What is this? Too weird, my dude!' But I was scared, so I started shoveling over Potions and, like, whatever I could reach. I gave the dude everything for his stupid package. And out he goes, like, with a wicked grin on his face… As he's walking out, he says, 'Three days… For a mere three days will Hoopa be unbound…' Really! I was all, 'Stop freaking me out with this nonsense!' I was, like, sweating. The back of my shirt was soaked. Anyway, nothing I could do, so I open the package. It's just a dirty old bottle. Li-i-i-i-ike, really. So I go, 'Weirdness. Wonder what's in it.' I grab the stopper and carefully pull it loose. Blapt! It popped open, but there was nothing inside! So I figure I totally got fooled. …Thanks for listening to my story. Know what? I'm gonna give you the bottle from that night 'cause you're so nice. It's not doing me any good anyway. Really.

"Sometimes I wonder if it really is only a dirty old bottle. Those last words that the old guy said as he left… 'For a mere three days will Hoopa be unbound…' Just can't seem to get that out of my head…"
"Thanks," replied Shiranui, receiving the Prison Bottle. He returned to the markets and looked around at the wares, hoping to find items imported from another region.

[bowtiesrcool86]

(for the sake of my time budget, I'm just jumping to late in the battle.)
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"Jiriya, Power up Punch!" Liam called. The fist slammed into Steelix, knocking it to the ground, KO'd. Harrison only had Blaziken left. Blaziken had also seen some combat already.

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Alakazam (Mega)-2-Snesal
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Greninja-4-Houndoom
Goodra-5-Steelix
Jolteon-6-Blaziken

"Blaziken, Aerial Ace!" Harrison called.
"Water Shuriken!" Liam ordered. The move hit three times, and Blaziken was still up. It then hit with Aerial Ace.
"Double Team!" Liam ordered. Many copies appeared, one of which was hit by Blaziken's Sky Uppercut.
"Toxic!" Liam ordered. Jiriya hurled a ball of venom at Blaziken and hit. Harrison now only had a few turns to defeat Jiriya and Goodra. Harrison called for Fire Blast, hitting the real Jiriya.
"Water Shuriken!" Liam called. This time it hit twice. Harrison called for Sky Uppercut. The venom from toxic triggered Blaze while Jiriya seemed to be equally worn.
"Blast Burn!" Harrison called.
"Hydro Cannon!" Liam countered. Th moves collided, creating a bunch of steam. The Toxic KO'd Blaziken, allowing Liam to advance.

[James Davy]

1 Shiranui Tsukiko 10 Ash Ketchum
4 Trevor Walton 11 Morrison
6 Nando 14 Liam Coleman
7 Wally 15 Harrison

The first semi-final battle was on and Wally opened with a Magnezone. Sunakaba had set up a Stealth Rock and Shiranui switched the Hippowdon for Niwatori after Magnezone used Magnet Rise to make itself immune to Ground attacks. A Fire Blast and a Quick Attack finished off Magnezone. Wally sent out Azumarill next and Shiranui switched Niwatori out for Manectric. Needless to say, one Thunder attack was enough to knock Azumarill out.

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Next was Garchomp and Shiranui switched Manectric out for Hoshi. Garchomp was swiftly defeated by a Blizzard attack compliments of Hoshi. Shiranui kept Hoshi out when Wally sent out his Roserade. Roserade had suffered a critical hit from Hoshi's Psychic attack and was thus knocked out.

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Wally sent out his Talonflame and Shiranui now knew how others felt when they battled Honoh. A critical hit from Talonflame's Acrobatics attack left Hoshi's core flashing. Shiranui sent Manectic out for another round. After Manectric was hit by an Acrobatics attack—doing a lot of damage for a resisted hit—she conjured a storm cloud and zapped Talonflame into submission with a Thunderbolt.

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Shiranui knew the real battle was starting when Wally called out his headliner Gallade. He switched Manectric out and sent in Titania. Both battlers had mega evolved and while Gallade was slashing Titania left and right with multiple Leaf Blades, Titania soon had him on the ropes through a Psychic attack and a souped-up Hyper Voice. Gallade's right fist glowed with a putrid purple colour as he got a Poison Jab ready. Titania however used Destiny Bond before she was struck for enough damage to knock her out. The Gardevoir's Destiny Bond took Gallade out as well and Shiranui advanced to the grand final where he would likely face Liam once again.

1 Shiranui Tsukiko 10 Ash Ketchum
4 Trevor Walton 11 Morrison
6 Nando 14 Liam Coleman
7 Wally 15 Harrison

[bowtiesrcool86]

"It's time for the last semi-final battle!" The MC said over the speakers. "In the Red Corner, we have 'Dragon Master' Liam Coleman" from Blackthorn City, Johto! In the Green Corner, we have Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town, Kanto! Get ready, as both of these trainers have shown they very capable trainers. Now Let this match begin!"
Both trainers stood in thhier respective boxes focused on the task ahead. Pikachu was, like always standing at Ash's side, bearing the same determined look as his trainer.
"Snorlax! I choose you!" Ash called. Snorlax emerged on the battlefield, ready to go.
"Draglgle! Time to shine!" Liam called.

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"Draglge, use Toxic!" Liam called. A blob of poison hurled toward Snorlax and hit its mark.
"Snorlax, Body Slam!" Ash called. Snorlax literally threw its weight onto Draglgle, paralyzing in the process.
"Toxic Spikes!" Liam called. The purple spikes were scattered on Ash's part of the field.
(Toxic 1)
"Snorlax, Ice Punch!" Ash called. The attack hit its mark and did a good deal of damage.
"one more Toxic Spikes!" Liam ordered. It went off and another layer was planted. This would give Liam a leg up, espically sense he got it off early.
(Toxic 2)
By this point, Both Pokemon were hurt badly. Ash and Pikachu both called out to Snorlax in concern. Ash had an idea, "Snorlax, Rest!" Snorlax went to sleep and restored its health, as well as negating the poison.
"Acid Armor!" Liam called. Again, the paralysis didn't interfere and Deraglge's defense went up.
(sleep 1)
"Snorlax, Sleep Talk!" Ash called. Snorlax did an Ice Punch, and KO'd Draglgle. Liam sent out Sherlock, the shiny Alakazam next.

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(Sleep 2)
"Sherlock, Calm Mind!" Liam ordered.
"Sleep Talk!" Ash called. Snorlax this time, used Headbutt.
(Snorlax Wakes)
"Focus Blast!" Liam called. The attack hit, and did a good deal of damage to the sleeper.
Ash called for a Body Slam. Snorlax tried to slam its weight on Sherlock, only to be blasted in the stomach by another Focus Blast and sent airborne. At the last seceond before Snorlax crashed back down, Liam called for Teleport. Sherlock vanished and reappeared in front of Ash and facing Liam. Snorlax crashed on the floor, making a crater, KO'd. Ash sent Charizard out next. Charizard flew over the spikes, avoiding the venom. Liam sent out his own Pikachu.

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Deralgle-1-Snorlax
Alakazam-2-Charizard
Pikachu-3-?
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?-5-?
?-6-?

"Pikachu, Agility!" Liam called.
"Charizard, Flamethrower, straight down!" Ash called. Charizard's flames burned down beneath the stadium floor, and a purple liquid oozed out. The MC commented on using fire to melt away the venomous spikes was a clever move. He also commented on the acrobatic movements of Liam's Pikachu was like something out of a contest, which was no surprise since Liam took seconed in Hoenn's Grand Festival the previous month.
"Charizard, Flamethrower!" Ash called.
"Pikachu, Iron Tail the ground!" Liam ordered. Pikacu sprnigboarded above the scarlet flames and landed on Charizard's head. He than grabbed onto one of his horns and held on for dear life as Chariazrd attempted to shake him off.
"Charizard, Shake him off with Seismic Toss!" Ash called. Charizard managed to free himself and grabbed the mouse. He was doing the instructed move when Liam ordered a Thunder. By the time Pikachu could do the move, he was almost slammed into the ground. The bolt hit them as the hit the ground, resulting in an explosion, and a new crater. It was a double knockout. Both trainers praised their Pokemon for the good work and told them to take a rest. Next, Ash sent out Sceptile, and Liam sent out Scarlet, the Delphox.
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Alakazam-2-Charizard
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Liam called for a Calm mind while Ash called for Leaf Blade. Scarlet was hit, but got her buff in. The next set of moves was the same.
"Signal Beam!" Liam called.Ash called for Bullet Seed. Bullet Seed hit five times, and Sceptile escaped being confused.
"Leaf Storm!" Ash called.
"Blast Burn!" Liam ordered. The attacks collided, and made fire rain down on the arena, causng a small amount of damage on Sceptile.
Sceptile was ordered to use Quick Attack on Scarlet. Scarlet was unable to move.
Ash again called for Leaf Storm, and Liam called Mystic Fire. After this, Sceptile was KO'd. Since Ash lost three Pokemon (and the battlefield was litered with craters) They took a brief pause to switch out the blank battlefield.

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Deralgle-1-Snorlax
Alakazam-2-Charizard
Pikachu-3-Sceptile
Delphox-4-?
?-5-?
?-6-?

[James Davy]

Shiranui was watching Liam's battle in the stands and when he heard concessions being sold he looked over with interest and saw none other than Jessie, James and Meowth of Team Rocket selling the concessions. "Last time I saw those three, I had to rescue Liam and some stolen Pokémon before the Kalos League grand final," he mused, debating on whether to buy anything from them, "It has been one crazy year since we crossed paths and considering they're not that bright (except maybe Jessie), they may not recognise me."

[bowtiesrcool86]

In fact, Team Rocket noticed Shiranui, and were hoping he didn't recognize them.

After the reprieve was finished, the field was replaced with a meadow based one. Ash sent out Goodra. Liam sent Sherlock back out.

Liam-vs-Ash
Deralgle-1-Snorlax
Alakazam-2-Charizard
Pikachu-3-Sceptile
Delphox-4-Goodra
?-5-?
?-6-?

"Goodra, use Dragon Pulse!" Ash called.
"Protect!" Liam ordered. The green shield absorbed the dragon move.
"Ice Beam!" Ash ordered.
'Confusion!" Liam commanded. The Ice attack stopped cold in its tracks and than did a 180 and barreled toward Goodra. It hit, but did not freeze Goodra. Ash called for Dragon Pulse again.
"Mega Evolve and use Psychic!" Liam said activating the keystone. Sherlock Mega Evovled and made the move curve around him and hit the ground harmlessly.
"Use Dragon Tail!" Ash ordered. The attack flung Sherlock out of the battle and dragged Scarlet back out.

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Deralgle-1-Snorlax
Alakazam (Mega)-2-Charizard
Pikachu-3-Sceptile
Delphox-4-Goodra
?-5-?
?-6-?

"Scarlet, Mystic Fire!"
"Goodra, Dragon Pulse!" The attacks soared across the sky and both hit their targets, resulting in another double knockout.
Ash sent Pikachu out and Liam called on Sherlock once more.
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Liam-vs-Ash
Deralgle-1-Snorlax
Alakazam (Mega)-2-Charizard
Pikachu-3-Sceptile
Delphox-4-Goodra
?-5-Pikachu
?-6-?

"Pikachu, Quick Attack!" Ash ordered.
"Calm Mind!" Liam called. Sherlock focused and Pikachu ran up and bashed into the Mega Alakazam.
"Now, Thunderbolt!" Ash called.
"Protect!" Liam called.
Ash than ordered for Iron Tail to be used.
"Catch it and use Ice Punch!" Liam called. As Pikachu ran up, Sherlock grabbed Pikachu by the tail and slammed a frigid fist into Pikachu's gut and than tossed him back toward Ash. Pikachu was frozen solid.
"Now, Psycho Cut!" Liam called. The shockwave of power pierced through the Ice and hit Pikachu. Pikachu got back up.
"Do you want to take a break?" Ash asked Pikachu. Pikachu implied 'No', so Ash said to use Electro Ball. Sherlock was hit by it.
"Now, Flash!" Liam called. A blinding light briefly shot across the battlefield, forcing Pikachu to close his eyes. When he reopened them, He had lost sight of Sherlock.
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt all over the battlefield." Ash said. Pikachu let the voltage go all over, zapping Sherlock in the process.
"Energy Ball!" Liam called.
"Grab onto its mustache and use Thunderbolt at full strength!" Ash said. Both moves worked, Sherlock was KO'd and replaced by Jiriya the Greninja.

Liam-vs-Ash
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Alakazam (Mega)-2-Charizard
Pikachu-3-Sceptile
Delphox-4-Goodra
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?-6-?

Liam called for Night Slash and got a critical hit, finishing Pikachu off. Ash ran out onto the battleground and picked the electric mouse up.
"Pi...ka...pi.." Pikachu said weakly.
"It's alright buddy." Ash said. "You fought well, just leave the rest to Greninja." Ash returned to his box and sat his bag down for Pikachu to lean against.
"Greninja! I choose you!" Ash called as his final Pokémon took the stage.

Liam-vs-Ash
Deralgle-1-Snorlax
Alakazam (Mega)-2-Charizard
Pikachu-3-Sceptile
Delphox-4-Goodra
Greninja-5-Pikachu
?-6-Greninja

"Jiriya, Power up Punch!" Liam called. Jiriya charged toward the other Greninja and smacked him across the face, upping his attack in the process.
"Greninja! Let's do it!" Ash called.
"Ninja!" His Greninja agreed giving a thumbs up. A tower of water rose up around Ash's Greninja and when it dispersed, Greninja had taken on a few physical characteristics of Ash's. The whole stadium was in a stunned silence over this, save for a red haired girl and purple haired boy who were taking snacks to people in the stands. Their Wobbafett and Meowth weren't phased by it either. Liam quickly regained his composure.
"Cut!" Ash called.
"Night Slash!" Liam ordered. The two ninjas began a sword battle, that looked like something from a shonin anime, acrobatic movements included. Many attacks were exchanged back and forth. Many times Water Shuriken rained down on the stadium, eventually turning the meadow into a swampland.
"Cut!" Ash called.
"Shadow Sneak!" The priority move went first. The cut than phased through Jiriya, much to Ash's astonishment.
The MC than announced that Jiriya has the ability Protean, which means whenever he uses a move, his type changes to match it before it is fired off.
"Now, Night Slash!" Liam called.
"Water Shurkin!" Ash commanded. Jiriya slashed the watery projectiles as they approached, making it to the transformed Greninja and hitting it. Ash felt a twinge of pain in his right arm, in the same spot his Greninja was hit.
The acrobatic stalemate between the two ninja frog Pokémon went on for another five minutes with no winner in sight. It eventually came down to both fighting with a blade conjured with Cut again, with Jiriya eventually coming out on top, staying up just long enough to give Liam the win.

The MC stated that there would be a two day break for the finalists to get ready. The showed the two finalists' pictures on the jumbotron.

1 Shiranui Tsukiko 14 Liam Coleman

[James Davy]

Shiranui went out of sight, called Zoro out and had the Zoroark buy two of each item from Team Rocket. Zoro assumed the guise of an average-looking member of the audience and went off to make the purchase. While he waited, he thought about who giggled in his mind earlier. "I've been looking all over for you, moon child," a feminine psychic voice spoke. The legendary Latias made herself visible right next to Shiranui.
"Latias?" Shiranui whispered.
"That's me," answered Latias, "I want to come with you on your journey so I'll be with my brother again."
"I'm fine with that," replied Shiranui, opening his bag and showing Latias his Poké Balls, "Take your pick." Latias looked through the bag and picked out a Great Ball.
"This one reminds me so much of my dear brother," she stated.
"That it does," Shiranui agreed. Latias tapped the capture button and was caught within seconds. "Welcome aboard, Kakureru."

[bowtiesrcool86]

Liam caught up to the disguised Zoura. He recognized Team Rocket instantly. He seriously thought about blowing their cover.

[James Davy]

Zoro bought the goods Shiranui asked for and Shiranui himself stepped out to meet up with his disguised Zoroark. "Thank you, Zoro," he said, "Liam, snack time!"

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Thanks." Liam said taking sone snacks for himself. He began to tell Shiranui that he saw Team Rocket selling concessions, and part of him wanted to expose them.

[James Davy]

"I'm glad you didn't at that point in time," replied Shiranui, returning Zoro, "Wait until they strike before we pursue them—if it ever happens. Right now, they're only selling snacks and making an honest Pokédollar for once."

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Yeah, we just need to watch them." Liam commented. "Well, we should head to the Pokémon Center and heal up."

[James Davy]

"Indeed," Shiranui agreed, "That Wally sure was a challenge."

[bowtiesrcool86]

While at the Center Liam was sitting at a table as he pondered what six to use against Shiranui. A man in blue and wearing shades approached him while he had Joy page Shiranui to the table.

[James Davy]

Shiranui sat at the table curious about the man in the Alolan shirt.

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Ah good, you're here Mr. Tsukiko." He said. "Now, I can begin. My name is Scott. I go around to regional tournaments and scout out powerful trainers, and I think the both of you fit the bill." He said. "That is why I am inviting the both of you to partake in The Battle Frontier. A group of seven facilities, dotted across Kanto."

[James Davy]

"Sounds like a fun challenge," Shiranui accepted.

[bowtiesrcool86]

"Great." Scott said. He told them that the first facility would be near Cerulean City.