STABoct

Charlie was really feeling like he had no idea what was going on anymore. After the second round, it had seemed like things were going to go pretty smoothly. He had never expected to actually get as far as the semi-finals. Hell, it was nothing short of amazing to him that his Pokémon were able to perform well enough that they would make it past the first round. Mr. Killamigario’s plan to have him enter in his stead had struck Charlie as more of a plan done just to see what would happen, although he never said so publicly. But as the actual wedding between Mr. Sinnohmin and Miss Vera Anne approached, with the first two of four r

"Really, Charlie, I’m starting to think you’re over exaggerating things.” “I swear to Arceus I’m not, Mr. Killamigario.” Charlie was pacing the lobby of Holon Island’s main Pokémon Center. After the first round he had rushed there immediately, running as fast as he could to make sure that Trouble and Leonardo got proper care. It also got him as far away from…her…as fast as he could. From what he had seen in the fight, he didn’t want to spend any time more than he had to with her. He also took the time to call Mr. Killamigario back at the Starry Night. He needed to talk to someone

It was close to one o’clock in the afternoon as Charlie sat down in the ship’s large, open area. It had been about a day since he had been able to finally find one in Slateport, just barely able to make the journey to Holon Island in time for the wedding. Mr. Killamigario had already sent an RSVP, saying that he would be sending Charlie as a replacement for the wedding, but Charlie didn’t want to keep this “Mr. Sinnohmon” waiting. He heard the flapping of wings overhead and saw Pallas, having some sort of endurance race against another passenger’s Murkrow. He had partly been the reason Charlie was able to

4:00 AM Castform Cabana I sat up as soon as I woke up. Cold sweat was running down my face and neck, and, judging by the way Brian had a pillow held tight against his head, I'd been screaming. Eev came up and licked my face. The nightmares. Again. Every night since... it happened. Eev was trying to comfort me. "Good boy," I whispered, scratching his head. "Let's go for a walk." 4:46 AM Somewhere on the Island I was walking around Holon, going nowhere in particular. My phone stayed in my hand. I don't really know why. Eev gave a little bark that jolted me from my mind. "What is it, boy?" I jogged over to my Umbreon, using his glowing

The suit was uncomfortable, stiff.  Adrian felt like the tie was choking him. "Have you ever been to a formal event?" "What sort of question is that?"  Adrian frowned, buttoning the shirt. His brother grinned back, eyes hidden under the brim of his hat, "It's a valid one.  Considering that you're about to battle in Britalion...  and you neglected to pack a suit." "Why would trainers need a suit anyways?" muttered the uncomfortable trainer, "I shouldn't have to dress up when I'm going to be battling..." His brother just laughed, "That's where you're wrong.  Britalion's gym matches are kind of a big deal.  Big, elite academy, dueling the h

STAB round 4 Part 1: Evil in the skies.      It was way past midnight and Rual Kuran, as well as his roommate Peter Rivers, slept quietly in their hotel room. Suddenly, a click could be heard from their door, but they didn't move an inch. They were too asleep to notice anything at all. Slowly, their door opened, revealing a man completely covered in black clothing holding a strange, gun-like device in his hand.      "Phew, all good so far…" he quietly whispered to himself. With careful and silent steps, he walked towards Rual's closet with a nervous smile. "Think about the reward, thin

 I finished reading the note that was sent to everyone who was kicked out. There were only a handful of us left. But this note, this job, was right up my alley. I read the descriptions of Zhivago's Pokemon at the bottom, or, at least, what was known of them. Surskit, Victreebel, Shiftry. They all had something in common. I held my first Pokeball in my hand. "Well, Dante, looks like today's your day. I know you haven't battled in a while, but I know you'll like this one." I felt the Pokeball heat up in my hand for a moment. "Yeah, I know, buddy." I pulled my old sweatshirt out of my bag. For some reason, I always keep the damn th

Night had fallen like a curtain around the day of Round Five. Munchkin had paced ever since Cale and Mercury left, and had made a long trail on the carpet that connected from the kitchen to the suite's only bedroom. On top of Cale's bed, Patty-Cake observed the Meowth as Shasperi channel-flipped to the right of her, and Dmitri napped to the left of Patty, using Cale's sock-monkey as a pillow. Patty-Cake blinked slowly as Munchkin stalked in for the fifty-hundreth time.  the Skitty inquired. Munchkin looked up at them with frowning eyes.  she mumbled, turned around, and padded back to the living room. Patty raised an eyebrow as she watch

Charlie was really feeling like he had no idea what was going on anymore. After the second round, it had seemed like things were going to go pretty smoothly. He had never expected to actually get as far as the semi-finals. Hell, it was nothing short of amazing to him that his Pokémon were able to perform well enough that they would make it past the first round. Mr. Killamigario’s plan to have him enter in his stead had struck Charlie as more of a plan done just to see what would happen, although he never said so publicly. But as the actual wedding between Mr. Sinnohmin and Miss Vera Anne approached, with the first two of four r