[4] The Daughter of Nurse Joy: Hoenn Adventure

Slateport Contest

Today was the day of the Slateport Pokémon Contest. Luckily, Cora and May were both registered for the contest before they started practicing for their performances. So now they were in the waiting room, waiting for it to begin.

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At the Pokémon Stage, Vivian Meridian appeared on the stage with the three judges behind her.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for your patience!" Vivian greeted, "The Hoenn Region Pokémon Contest and the pride of Slateport City will now begin!"

The crowd cheered in excitement.

"Now let's meet our judges, I'll begin by first introducing the director of the contest community, Contesta."

She gestured to Contesta as she introduced him. She walked over to the next judge.

"All of our judges are well known for being fair but firm. Next we have Mr. Sukizo from the Pokémon Enthusiast Club."

She gestured to Mr. Sukizo who waved at the camera. Then she went to the last judge.

"And finally, Slateport City's very own Nurse Joy!"

Nurse Hailey Joy smiled at the camera. Then Vivian gestured to the picture of the Slateport ribbon above her.

"The coordinator who earns their way will be honored with the much-esteemed Slateport ribbon. Those of you skilled enough to earn five ribbons at the contests held throughout the region, you'll be allowed to compete in the ultimate test of all coordinators, the Pokémon Grand Festival!" Vivian announced, "My name's Vivian and I'm completely honored to be your MC today!"

The crowd cheered once more.

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In the waiting room, the gang could easily say that May was nervous, extremely.

"May, are you alright?" Cora called out which got May's attention.

"What?! What's wrong?!" May exclaimed in panic.

"You look a little nervous." Brock answered.

"No! No! No! I'm not nervous at all!" May denied frantically.

"Stay calm May," Cora advised, "Your Beautifly is feeling nervous because you are, right Beautifly?"

Beautifly was out of her Pokéball and was feeling nervous.

"Really?" May asked.

Beautifly perched herself on May's head.

"Are you, Beautifly?" May looked up at her butterfly Pokémon.

"Beautifly. (Yeah.)" Beautifly replied.

"That's what Mr. Big was telling you about." Ash reminded her.

"Espe!" Kilala smiled.

"If a trainer feels nervous, the Pokémon will feel just the same." Alain stated.

"Remember, you and Beautifly worked really hard to get to this contest, May." Mairin added.

"Chespin!" Chespie smiled.

"Everything will be fine as long as you stay calm." Brock added.

May smiled at that.

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The coordinators did their performances. Drew already did his with his Roselia. Even though his performance was great, he was still arrogant in Cora's eyes. Soon enough, Drew showed up at the waiting room.