RE: James' Fanfic contest entry[still needs a name]
Alright my loyal fans(I doubt I have more then 2 actually! xD), here it is: Chapter 12! Brian enters his second round of the recruitment survey, so will it be as hard as the first round? Or maybe it's way easier! Who knows...?
Enjoy!
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Chapter 12: Recruitment Survey second round!
I finally took a break from all the fighting. I was waiting for Thomas at the place we had agreed to meet each other. He was quite late, which was unusual for him. I got myself a milkshake from one of the many vending machines here, and the best part was that these milkshakes were free! I wonder if Kenny and Chris also have these vending machines? Oh well, if they didn’t have these that was their own bad.
’’Hi Brian!’’ a voice from behind me said all of a sudden.
I turned around, and looked inside two deep purple eyes. While I stared into them I could see a million of tiny stars, which were all twinkling back at me. At this view I could feel my own mortality, as it seemed as if I was so small among al these stars. But for some reason it didn’t matter. Seeing all these beautiful stars made me happy. The whole image was soothing to look at, and for a moment I was drifted away in my own thoughts. But after a while I snapped out of it, and I could see a surprised Shannon stand in front of me, holding a half empty strawberry milkshake.
’’Uhm… Hi Brian…? Are you alright?’’ she asked carefully while seeing my expression.
’’W-well… yeah…! Yeah, everything is alright! What about you?’’ I asked a bit shy.
’’My match went great! I won quite easily, so I hope the next round will go just as easy!’’
’’Haha, I hope the same for you!’’
’’What about your match? Did you win?’’
’’Well, euh… yeah, I won alright…’’ for a moment I slipped away in thoughts about my match.
’’But…?’’ Shannon looked at me with the curiosity of a child right before getting a present.
’’Ah, it’s nothing! It just didn’t go as easy as your match I suppose.’’
’’But you won, right?’’
’’Yeah, I won alright.’’
’’Then stop sobbing end enjoy your victory, you silly boy!’’
’’Haha, I guess you’re right Shannon!’’
’’Hey you guys!’’ it sounded from a small distance from behind us.
’’Thomas!’’ Shannon yelled all happy to see Thomas.
’’Hey Shannon and Brian!’’
’’So, how’d it go?’’ I asked.
’’It went great! I won with ease! How about your match Brian?’’
’’I won, but don’t ask me how.’’
’’What do you mean?’’
’’Well, Brian here seems to have had quite the tough match.’’ Shannon added.
’’Really? It couldn’t be that hard, now could it?’’
’’I’ll tell you the details later. Actually, I’m more interested in Shannon’s match!’’
’’Yeah, me too actually!’’ Thomas added.
Shannon started to blush a little and looked nervously to the floor. Both Thomas and I looked very tense in anticipation. We were both quite curious about how her match went, and we wanted to know everything in full detail.
’’Well, even tough Brian already knows, I won the match!’’ Shannon said a little excited.
’’Wow, that’s great!’’ Thomas said. ’’And how did it go?’’
’’Well, it’s nothing special actually. I just got a clean sweep as usual!’’
Both Thomas and I were in shock. We both looked astonished at Shannon. She was such a cute girl, but was she really that good at fighting? Or her opponent must have been a real wimpy type of person. But she clearly said that she usually gets a clean sweep…
’’W-wow, t-that’s great Shannon…’’ Thomas replied before I could say anything.
’’Thank you!’’ Shannon said back, and she smiled back at us with her head tilted left a little.
’’So, if I may ask you Shannon, what pokémon did you use to get the swee-’’
I wanted to ask Shannon which pokémon she had used to get the clean sweep, and which pokémon she got used against her, but I got interrupted by the speakers which announced the start of the second round. We could once again hear Jupiter’s voice booming trough the hall.
’’Congratulations to all that have won so far, and good luck to all that have lost so far. Luckily we still have no draws so far, so I hope we won’t have any in the future either. For the next round the same rules apply with the previous one, but I have a new announcement to make. Without question you will all have taken your bags with you to ensure your stay here at our base. After you have finished your match, when you go to the counter to present your results, you will also receive the list in what dorm you will be staying. Good luck to you all, and be sure to be present here in this hall at 8.00am tomorrow. That is all.’’
After the announcement a lot of ruckus was over the entire hall. Friends were in discussion whether they’d be together in the same dorm, and the same went for people who didn’t like each other. They were arguing they’d never want to be with each other in the dorm tough, instead of hoping to get together in one.
’’Thomas.’’ I said quickly, as we soon had to move to our next round.
’’Yes?’’
’’Before we head to our dorms, let’s meet here. There is a chance we don’t get in the same dorm, but at least we should find a way to keep in touch.’’
’’Roger that, good luck with your match.’’
’’Same to you. And you too Shannon!’’
’’Yeah, and of course you too Shannon!’’
’’Haha, thanks guys, the same to you both! Maybe I’ll meet you here as well!’’
’’Yeah, sure! See ya!’’
’’See ya!’’’
’’See you guys!’’
I looked at the ticket I received from the counter which showed me my next destination. My next opponent was number 68, a guy named Matthew. I walked to the battlefield and there he was, already waiting for me. The same as with Cody. Was I always that late, or were these guys just that eager?
’’Hey there.’’ Matthew said as he came walking towards me.
’’Matthew I assume?’’
’’That’s right. You must be Brian then?’’
’’That’s me.’’
We both shook hands. Matthew was by far friendlier then Cody and Matthew actually looked like a nice guy to hang out with.
’’So, shall we get this over with?’’
’’Well, you seem quite eager to battle?’’
’’Well yeah, to tell you the truth I’m quite tired. I came all the way from Australia you see.’’
’’Ah, I see. You must have had quite the trip getting here then.’’
’’Yeah, and talking about the climate here… Back in Australia we at least got a nice temperature, but even tough the sun shines here everything’s covered in ice.’’
’’Haha, yeah, let’s be thankful they actually put on the radiator in here!’’
’’You betcha! Haha!’’
’’Alright, are you two ready with your chitchat?’’ A grunt interfered us.
’’Y-yes sir!’’ Matthew said a little nervous.
’’Good. Trainers, take your positions. I doubt I’ll have to explain the rules again or do I?’’
’’N-no sir!’’
’’Nope.’’
’’Good, let the battle begin!’’
’’Alright! Allow me to open this battle!’’ I shouted quite excited. ’’Go, Golduck!’’
’’Cool, a Golduck right? Well, get ready for my all time favourite! Go, Snorlax!’’
’’What?!!’’ I shouted surprised and shocked at the same time.
’’Yup, you heard it right mate! Meet my Snorlax!’’
As my Golduck emerged right in front of my eyes, I could see a big Snorlax stand up at the other side of the battlefield. And not just an ordinary Snorlax… No, that thing was huge… Easy estimations could clearly point out that this Snorlax was no pushover… My guess was that is was trained to a high level, and that had already endured tons of battles. Snorlax was known for it’s abilities to fend off opponent’s attacks while sweeping trough them. I was afraid this was going to be another long match, and I sighed at the idea of it. I looked at my Golduck, and I knew my Golduck was no match for a Snorlax of that size… and level. But in the first place the size. Yeah, defiantly the size… I acted quickly, and even tough it was not too nice from me, but I decided to bring out the big guns immediately.
’’Golduck, I’m sorry, but return for now.’’
’’What’s this Brian? Already switching out before a single move has landed?’’
’’I’m sorry for that Matthew. But you see, I’m not wanting to take any risk.’’
’’Risk? Are you scared your Golduck was no match for my Snorlax?’’
’’Well, it might be able to beat your Snorlax of course, and I will never know unless I try it out.’’
’’So what made you withdraw him then so quickly?’’
’’Well, let’s just say I rather play my fights safe.’’
’’Which must mean you already have a new pokémon in mind for using, right?’’
’’You betcha. I’m sorry if this will be too much for you to handle, but just like you I want this match to be over as fast as possible. You see, my last match was quite a pain to handle, and just like you I want to rest quickly.’’
For a moment I paused. I was shocked about my own reaction. Normally I wasn’t this confident of myself, let alone I would proclaim it. I grabbed the next pokéball from my waist, ready to throw it.
’’I apologise Matthew, I didn’t mean to insult you.’’
’’Haha! Have no worries Brian, you’ve got to say a lot more to insult me!’’
’’I’m glad about that. Are you ready?’’
’’I was born ready Brian, so bring it on! Haha!’’ Matthew said with a little sarcasm in his voice.
’’Great to hear! I won’t be holding back tough, even tough I like you!’’
’’Just quit the talk and start fighting! I’m really Curious on who you’ll use!’’
’’Alright then! Go, Dragonite!’’
[End chapter 12]
