Reader (Male) X Zoroark (Female) A Dark Bond

Uneven Odds

Your eyes had adjusted to the two figures. One was tall and had razor sharp teeth, the other was chubby and looked like its teeth could chew through anything. You looked back at Ilima, hoping he would explain what's going on.

"Ilima, what Pokémon are these?" Ilima smiled, then held out a hand.

"Both of these are the Totem Pokémon for this trial." Ilima said. "Gumshoos, and Ratticate."

"These things are huge!" Jarom said. Ilima chuckled a little bit.

"Totem Pokémon are a little bit bigger than normal." Ilima said. "They also gain a power boost."

"What?!" Jarom said. "That's not fair!"

"Relax." Ilima said. "It's nothing to make them too powerful, this is the first trial after all." You looked at the Ratticate that was staring directly at you. You looked past it and saw two crystals on a podium. That was the goal. Get past the Ratticate, and get the crystal. The Ratticate must have caught on to your plan, cause it turned to the Gumshoos and nodded. The Gumshoos nodded back, then formed almost like a wall.

"What are they doing?" You asked.

"Looks like they're teaming up." Ilima chuckled. "You'll both have to work together if you're going to defeat them." You looked at Zora, then at Jarom. A grin crawled on your face.

"Alright." You said. "I'm game." Zora looked at you, then back at the two Totem Pokémon. She walked over beside you. You leaned in a little bit and whispered. "You want in on this one?" Zora looked at the two, then shook her head. This surprised you a little bit. You thought she would want some kind of action in this, or maybe she was thinking of something else.

"No." Zora said. "But I think we should introduce these two to some heavy power." You looked back at the two Totem Pokémon, studying them a little bit. If Ilima said they weren't going to be too strong, then it would be kind of a waste to do what she was thinking. An idea did pop into your mind though.

"It would be a waste, but I think I might know of a way to introduce our team to Jarom." Zora looked at you confused.

"What are you talking about?" You took the five pokéballs you had in your pocket and threw four of them into the air. Popplio, Mawile, Rockruff, and Noivern came out and stood on the ground. You took a look back at the Totem Pokémon, who were now starting to grow a little concerned. You looked back at Popplio and the group.

"I want all of you to pay attention." You said. "This could help all of you learn how to battle in the future." You held the final pokéball, then threw it forward, releasing Riolu. She landed on the ground, then looked up and saw the two Totem Pokémon.

"Whoa! You have a full team?!" Jarom said. "A Noivern, a Mawile, AND a Riolu?" You turned your eyes to Jarom and smirked.

"Keep your head in the game." You said. "Otherwise, you might find yourself in over it." You looked at Riolu. "You ready for a battle Riolu?"

"Riolu!" She faced the Ratticate, staring right into its eyes despite the height difference. You turned your head to Jarom.

"Am I going to get some help or am I alone in this?" Jarom snapped out of it and looked at you, then nodded.

"Alright Kirlia, get in there!" Jarom said.

"Kirlia!" Both Riolu and Kirlia were standing in front of both of the Totem Pokémon. You turned your head to Jarom.

"Shall we begin?" Jarom nodded, then looked back at the battle. As you turned your gaze back at the Totem Pokémon, something seemed a little off about them. It was something in the air. Then you saw the two Totem Pokémon get bigger. It caught you a little off guard, making you take a step back. Ilima chuckled a little bit.