Stand by You Part 4 of 4

Chapter 74: Christmas Vacation

The ice sculpture contest was also a team event, but this time only one human and two Pokémon were allowed in each group. James formed a team with Meowth and Mime Jr.. Lucy joined with Jessie and Acorn. Rumika with her Beedrill and Aliyah, Mondo with his Ditto, who transformed into a Meowth, and James' Arcanine.. Everyone, including James' grandparents and Delia, decided to compete in this one.

"There are over a hundred people in this competition", said Dawn, who was planning in using Mamoswine and Pachirisu. "It isn't going to be easy".

"I am an expert at dis sorta ding", Meowth bragged. "I knows how to do dis".

"I haven't been in a contest like this in ages", said Delia. "Thank you for letting me borrow Buizel and Talonflame, Ash".

"No problem, mom. I think I can handle this with just Pikachu and Pidgeot", he responded.

"You are so full of yourself", said Misty. "That cocky attitude isn't going to get you very far".

"It's called confidence, Misty", Ash responded.

Iris and Misty rolled their eyes.

"Ash is still just a little kid", said Iris.

"Happy Holidays everyone and welcome to the 12th annual ice sculpture contest here at the Indigo Plateau. Each group will be asked to create an original Christmas-themed sculpture within the allotted time. Only one human and two Pokémon per team. Points will be given out based on how elaborate the sculpture is, how much of the ice given is actually used, and whether or not there is equal participation of each group member", an official announced. "Now, begin!"

"Ok, James, you work on de feet and I'll handle all de little dings" said Meowth. "Mime Jr., just stand dere and look cute".

"Mi mime!" the Pokémon scolded as he shook his head 'no'.

"Mimey is right", said James. "We all need to help if we want to get the highest amount of points possible".

"Fine"....he complained.

Meanwhile, Jessie was holding Annastasia while Lucy and Acorn carved the ice with their claws. Jessie gave them detailed instructions on what to do.

"I feel like your slave", said Lucy. "How about I hold the baby and you do some carving?"

"Eevee eve", said Acorn.

"Fine. I have more artistic ability than you anyway", said Jessie as she gave Annastasia to Lucy. She picked up a small knife and started chipping away at the ice. "I.....got....this", she panted as she struggled to cut the ice.

"Looks like we aren't the only ones who decided to make a Christmas tree", Max said to Munchlax and Beedrill as he looked around. He spotted five other teams making the same thing. "Oh well".

"How's it going over their, Mist?" Ash called from his spot. He, Pikachu, and Pidgeot were hard at work carving a Santa.

"You'll see it when I'm done", she responded. She continued to work alongside Corsola and Golduck.

"Serena, I really like yours, I bet you will win", Clement said. He was working with Chespin and Luxray. Their sculpture was thus far a failure.

"Thank you", Serena responded. "It is really thanks to Sylveon and Braixen. I couldn't do it without them".

"Dragonite, Axew, this looks incredible so far", Iris said to her dragons. "Good details on those elf faces".

"Axew, axe", the Pokémon replied happily.