Pokemon: Alexandrite & Topaz

Chapter 51: Face Your Destiny

Sentoki followed the woman through a large tunnel where the battlefield was in front of him. Sunlight hit him in the eye, making him unable to see what was in front of him. At the same time, they were given the signal to walk in. Then that's when he saw the thousands of fans who can come to watch the final battle. There were video cameras set up everywhere to broadcast the battle live on television. There was a giant jumbotron that had their pictures, names, and pictures of their Pokemon, all with lights on. The massive crowd's cheering took over their hearing sense. Kimyona walked towards her box, looking all around her at the thousands of the fans.

"They're here to see me, to see me win!" said Kimyona to herself with glee. She continued to scan the crowd until she spotted Hikaru who happened to be right in the front row right behind Kimyona's box. Upon seeing her, Kimyona pointed at her and jumped gleefully, waving to Hikaru. Hikaru waved back and gave her a thumbs up.

Sentoki, on the other hand, had his eyes dead-locked on what was in front of him. He reached into his coat pocket again and this time, took out his blue bandanna. He tied it tightly around his left hand and began to sing to himself.

"I am not throwin' away my shot. I am not throwin' away my shot."

Sentoki continued the walk to his box and looked up above Kimyona's head and saw Hikaru giving her the thumbs up, realizing their conspiracy to beat him. They stepped inside their boxes and exchanged looks. The referee stepped onto the podium, holding two flags, one for each of them. A drop of sweat fell from Sentoki's head. Kimyona stood anxiously ready for the battle to start. The referee looked at each trainer and signaled to them with his flag. "Are you ready?" he pointed the flag at Kimyona.

"Yes!" she wiped the sweat from her hands onto her skirt.

Sentoki sang again. "I imagine death so much it feels more like a memory. Is this where it gets me? On my feet, several feet ahead of me?"

"Are you ready?" he did the same gesture to Sentoki.

He made one big nod.

"Let the battle.... BEGIN!"

"Go! Dewgong!"

"Go! Icer!"

They spoke in unison.

"Sentoki has led with a Glaceon and Kimyona has sent out Dewgong as her first Pokemon!" said the announcer.

Icer and Dewgong looked at each other, determining who would make the first move.

"Ice and ice? This oughta be interesting," commented Subarashi from the stands.

"Icer, use Quick Attack!" commanded Sentoki.

Icer charged at Dewgong with speed while Dewgong waited for his opportunity to attack. When Icer became close enough, Dewgong used Aurora Beam but Icer managed to connect and sent Dewgong backwards. Icer quickly followed up with Sand Attack. Dewgong shook his head and desperately used Aqua Tail, hoping Icer would get hit along the way. Icer safely retreated back into position, waiting for Dewgong's next move.

"Maybe if we can get close, we can do some serious damage," thought Sentoki.

Icer used Ice Beam and Dewgong did the same, colliding attacks. Icer quickly stopped his Ice Beam and used Quick Attack again. This time, Dewgong was able to connect his Aurora Beam and Icer's feet slid across the ground, still wanting to fight.

"Sentoki has a plan but Dewgong is doing a good job of not letting it happen," commented Jinsoku.

"That's true but does Kimyona know his plan? Or better yet, does she have one? Cause to me she's doing a lot of defending rather than attacking," said Subarashi.