COORDINATION CONTEST [SEASON 1, CONTEST 1]

It was evident Roxy had not really come prepared for the contest. She stumbled into the hall late, and not quite sober, Hermione anxiously trotting behind her. She was sporting what looked to be a witch’s hat, although it was clumsily made out of paper. There were a few “gems” on it, but anyone with a sharp eye could easily tell they were merely shards of glass, probably from the bottle of whatever the hell it was Roxy had just been drinking. She was wearing a rather fetching scarf too, though what that had to do with the theme was uncertain.

She looked a little ridiculous, but Hermione was in fact used to contests, having done one of two under her previous trainer, (the one Roxy had “liberated” her from). The Skitty’s head was proudly in the air, and she was taking great care not to let the “hat” fall from her head.

“Sup y’all. This is Hermioneigh. She’s not actually a princess, she’s just your average workin’ class fuckin’ Skitty. But she has an IMAGINATION and in her dreams, she’s the most beautiful princess out there. Also she’s magic, because c’mon, who doesn’t dream they have magical powers and shit. That’s why it’s a paper hat. Girl’s playing pretend.”

Well, and Roxy had had only decided to enter the contest last minute, and had no real accessories to speak of.

A Carapace dressed in rags rushed into the contest hall, an irritated Illumise flying in behind him. It seemed the former vagabond and newly-elected Mayor of Saffron City, loved by all the residents, was late. And for his very first official job, too! Truly, his timing was horrible. Good thing the Showing round was being recorded and he would still be able to judge.

He took a few deep breaths, trying to collect himself, and took his place at the judges table, before coughing.

"Hem hem. Sorry I'm late! It seems the Showing round is finished? Well then, let us move on to the Display portion of the contest! For those not in the know," (which the Mayor himself wasn't up until he read the rules last night), "in this section, you show off your Pokemon's moves. It can create a story, be set to music or just show off your Pokemon. Whatever you like! Points are awarded for creativity. You, um, may begin."

He coughed again, before sitting down at his seat.

Aranea had to admit she was a tad bit nervous about the contest now that she had seen such a splendid show from the blonde girl and her Skitty. Quite the act to try and trump, and she only wished she had gone first now. Thinking about it a long moment she straightened her collar and leaned down, straightening out Xinli's ribbon as they prepared to go on stage. As soon as they were called she began to walk, the Eevee trotting next to her, trying to remain as graceful as her trainer. Gog those lights were always so bright. "Alright just as we planned." She murmurs to the Eevee as they climb up on stage and she stops letting Xinli approach the center stage. The little Eevee gave the crowd a small bow before turning to the judges and bowing towards them as well before facing forward.

Aranea heard the music begin to start, feeling a tad bit calmer from it as she began. "Today I'll tell you a story, one of a wish and a good ending for all." Aranea started, not sure if she could make something better than the person before her. "Better yet, I'll allow Xinli to show you." She takes a small breath. The Eevee nods and begins to run around in a circle, brushing her tail against the floor and causing the dust to follow her much like it would on a windy day.

"It was a windy day- one that she'd never forget." Aranea started as the Eevee quickly jumped in the middle of the circle she had made, the dust slowly beginning to settle on the floor. Xinli then reared back and raised her front paws in front of her. "But one can't sit by and not help those in need, the ones who were being blown away by the wind." Aranea continued as Xinli ran forward to the edge of the platform and looked out to everyone. "Their town had always been plagued by the winds, threatening all in their path." The Eevee looked to another Pokemon in the crowd and nodded.

"And she couldn't help but try and lend a helping hand." Xinli reached a paw out towards the Pokemon in the stands, using her Helping Hand in the Pokemon's direction. "The road towards a safer home was long and hard, filled with many obstacles she knew she could tackle." The Xinli, after being successful with the Helping Hand hurried off and ran around the platform, performing her Tackle in different locations as if she were fighting something off. "And she often had to brush it off with her tail, to try and keep her way clear." Xinli jumped back into the circle of dust she had created earlier, and had been running around, using Tail Whip to brush the dust up and then using it again to make a path through the dust and jump through it towards the crowd.

"After the fighting was all done, and the town was saved, they were graced with but a gentle breeze, the first that had ever had." She continued, Xinli sat on the floor, her tail moving to brush dust off of her. "And it was then that she made a wish." Xinli looked up to the ceiling and then closed her eyes, the stars from her Wish move beginning to fall down upon her and the crowd. "That even though the world was tough, that she would be able to bring peace to at least this one place- That she be able to fulfill the hopes and dreams of the people here, to make their wishes come true. To be their light and savior when she was needed." Aranea bows her head as does Xinli as the last few stars fall from the move.

Xinli gets to her feet, looking out to the crowd and bows to them, dipping low as she then moves over to Aranea, the both of them gracefully leaving the stage, not showing how nervous they were till they were off of it, and Aranea scooping the Eevee up, going to where she could watch the rest of the contenders.