The stadium roared with excitement as Sage and Blue stood across from each other as their battle was about to begin.
The rivalry between them had built up to this moment and neither trainer was going to hold back.
Sage confidently grabbed her first Poké Ball.
Let's do this! Espeon, I choose you!" Sage called out as she released her sleek, violet Psychic-type onto the battlefield.
Espeon landed gracefully with its forked tail twitching in anticipation as its gem gleamed under the arena lights.
Blue smirked and threw out his own Poké Ball.
You're up, Umbreon!" Blue called as he sent out Umbreon who looked at Espeon as it was clear that these two Pokemon saw each other as rivals.
The crowd erupted into cheers as the battle officially began.
Umbreon use Shadow Ball!" Blue commanded.
Umbreon's eyes glowed as it gathered dark energy between its jaws and launched a Shadow Ball straight at Espeon.
Espeon, counter with Psychic Ball!" Sage quickly called out.
Espeon's eyes shone with a blue aura as it formed a sphere of concentrated psychic energy and hurled it forward.
The two attacks collided midair, creating a powerful explosion that sent dust and sparks flying across the battlefield.
Espeon use Psychic!" Sage called out.
Espeon's body pulsed with psychic energy as it unleashed a powerful force on Umbreon as the Dark-type Pokémon let out a grunt as it was sent flying backward and crashed into the arena wall.
Not bad... but let's see how you handle this. Umbreon, use Dark Pulse!" Blue shouted.
Umbreon growled as it released a wave of dark energy towards Espeon.
Espeon use Hyper Voice!" Sage ordered.
Espeon opened its mouth and let out a powerful sonic screech as the soundwaves overpowered Umbreon's Dark Pulse.
The impact sent Umbreon stumbling backward with its legs shaking from the damage.
Umbreon use Iron Tail!" Blue called out.
Umbreon howled and leaped towards Espeon with its tail glowing silver as it swung down with full force.
Dodge and use Psychic!" Sage Shouted.
Espeon swiftly jumped aside and narrowly avoiding the Iron Tail and in the same motion, Espeon eyes gleamed blue as it unleashed a close-range Psychic attack.
The powerful psychic force slammed Umbreon into the wall once more, leaving it motionless.
The referee raised a hand.
Umbreon is unable to battle! Espeon wins!" The Referee shouted
The stadium exploded with cheers as Sage took an early lead as Blue gritted his teeth and recalled his Umbreon.
Tch... not bad" Blue said as he smirked slightly and with a flick of his wrist, he sent out his next Pokemon .
Go, Rhydon!" Blue shouted the ground trembled as the massive Rock/Ground-type Pokémon landed with a thud and let out a deep roar.
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Rhydon use Hammer Arm!" Blue ordered as Rhydon rushed forward with its arm glowing with immense power as it swung straight for Espeon.
Dodge and use Dazzling Gleam!" Sage called.
Espeon leaped gracefully out of the way and retaliated with a brilliant flash of fairy energy as Rhydon staggered back as the attack landed.
Espeon use Psychic!" Sage called out
Espeon's eyes gleamed as it lifted Rhydon off the ground with pure psychic energy and sent it crashing into the wall as the crowd roared at the display of power.
Rhydon use Rock Blast!" Sage called out.
Rhydon roared as it fired a barrage of jagged rocks at Espeon as the attack struck true, pelting Espeon and dealing solid damage.
Sage winced as she couldn't let Espeon take too many hits.
Espeon, finish this with Dazzling Gleam!" Sage commanded.
Espeon gathered energy and unleashed another burst of dazzling light as Rhydon let out a grunt and stumbled back as its legs gave out.
Blue gritted his teeth.
Rhydon, stay up—!" Blue shouted
Espeon, one more Psychic!" Sage called out as with a final push, Espeon unleashed its psychic energy, sending Rhydon tumbling to the ground, unconscious.
The referee raised his hand.
Rhydon is unable to battle! Espeon wins!" The Referee shouted.
The stadium erupted into cheers once more as in the stands Red gave a faint smirk, Leaf cheered loudly and Emma clapped excitedly while Chase looked on with a proud smile.
Sage still had all seven of her Pokémon, while Blue was now down to five.
Blue took a deep breath before smirking.
Hmph. I'll admit, you're strong. But don't think for a second I'm going to let you win that easily" Blue said as with a confident grin, he reached for his next Poké Ball.
The battle was far from over.
