The Arcane Tournament

Clash of the Titans

Wartortle tucked into his shell and sped across the field. With the sand removed he was able to go over a stone floor and Selene needed a new counter strategy.

"Mimikyu just wait there!" Selene let Wartortle pass right through her Pokemon and waited to see what Red's plan was. Wartortle came to a stop and turned to face Mimikyu.

The turtle blasted Mimikyu with ice from behind and then retreated back into his shell. "Alright Mimikyu, I've got an idea! Use Shadow Sneak!"

Mimikyu once again faded into the darkness and emerged directly underneath Wartortle. Both Pokémon rose into the air for a moment and Wartortle was stunned by the attack. "Now use Play Rough!" Mimikyu started to batter and beat the opposing Pokémon with its claw, head, and wooden tail.

Wartortle desperately fired a blast of water right into Selene's Pokémon to push it away. The sun decreased the power of the move but it was still a powerful technique.

Red's Pokémon suddenly froze the remaining mounds of sand on the edges of the field with its Ice Beam. Wartortle then began to spin in his shell again.

Wartortle bounced from icy mound to icy mound, making it hard for both Selene and her Pokémon to keep up with it. Wartortle shot up one of the ice piles and came out of his shell.

Red's final Pokémon unleashed another torrent of water from above down onto Mimikyu. Selene winced as the attack made contact but her Pokémon stayed standing. "Shadow Claw!"

As Wartortle landed, Mimikyu raked its claw across its stomach and Selene prayed the fight was over. Wartortle stood up tall and tucked his head into his shell.

"What's he doing?" Selene wondered. Skull Bash wouldn't do any damage to Mimikyu and Red had to have known that. "I won't wait to find out! Twinkle Tackle!" Selene held up her Z-Ring as Wartortle charged the attack and energy flowed into Mimikyu. Selene's Pokémon started to glow pink.

Selene struck a pose that she felt made her look very stupid and Warortle shot off at Mimikyu. He suddenly encased himself in ice and Mimikyu rushed forward to meet the missile head on.

The two Pokémon collided directly. Mimikyu swung her tail into the chunk of ice that surrounded Wartortle and shockwaves billowed from the powerful collision.

The ice started to crack and Mimikyu shattered Wartortle's protective barrier, thwarting the attack and flinging Red's Pokémon into the stadium wall.

The crowd paused and Andy made the call. "Warortle is out! Our winner is Mimikyu! Which means the match goes to Selene!" Relief washed over the girl and she ran onto the field to hug Mimikyu.

Red gave her a thumbs up and she went up to shake his hand. "That was an incredible battle. I always dreamed of getting to face you one day, so thank you." Selene told him.

My pleasure. You're an amazing trainer. Best of luck in the finals. The unfamiliar voice congratulated Selene and Red beamed at her. That was his voice she was hearing, wasn't it? The comment reminded her that it wasn't over yet. Now, she had to battle Gold.

Selene would need to think of a crazy plan to stop the trainer. After what he had said the night prior, she was looking forward to finally ending his winning streak and putting him in his place.

That night at dinner, it was just as busy as it had been days prior. Everyone was enjoying one last meal together and recapping the two battles that had taken place.

"I was not expecting to see Gallade go Mega like that, it was awesome!" Gold told Wally. "You guys are crazy strong! I sure hope we get to battle again next year when you've gotten even stronger."