Authors Notes

It has been a while since I updated. About three months to be exact. I did leave a few notices during that time and hoped you guys read those before hand.

Now this chapter is 1k words of battling. It is by far the shortest chapter I've written and it is due to me wanting to finish this tournament arc with at most two more detailed battles featuring John. The reason being is that I tend to dislike tournaments in general as the usually go on and on about other peoples battles. For me, I'd rather we focus on our SI and side characters second. At most we'll focus a little on Cynthia, Luke, Rowan, Cyrus and Levi for the remainder of this school/tournament arc. Afterwards there'll be a graduation mini arc.

For all those who commented and gave me their concerns, I'd like to say thank you. It is enjoyable to discuss a few things with you guys. I do want you to continue giving me feedback on corrections and additions for this fic.

In this chapter I've tried being more laid back in my writing. I think there is a noticeable difference than the previous chapter. I aim to end this school arc in at least 7k words.

- 5/12/2020

Jammy's hair blew in the wind. His green eyes stared at me nervously.

The battle just started. I wouldn't allow his Happiny to make the first move.

Ordering Deino forward we lead off with Focus Energy. Allowing Dark Pulse to build up quicker.

Noticing our action, Jammy quickly told Happiny to use Substitute. Creating a body double the instant Dark Pulse shot out from Deino. Colliding with it and destroying the ground. Where I lost track of Happiny for a second.

"Deino search around, see if you can find her!"

I trusted my pokemon to find our enemy. It took a few seconds, but he managed to locate the pink blob in the distance. However, instead of being one, there was over a half dozen images dashing out of the dirt cloud.

"C-counter with Thunderwave." said Jammy.

A bright light flickered across the horde of Happinys. Soon electricity spilled out of their hands with only one flinging it towards Deino.

"There! Its the one to our left." Grabbing Deino's attention. "Shower it with Dragon Rage."

The next instant blue flames built up inside of Deino's mouth. Clenching its teeth it managed to scatter the attack across the field. Managing to break the Double Team.

At the same time, Thunderwave connected with Deino. Its black fur stood up and faint sparks shocked Deino continuously.

Think, what are my options?

Happiny was still pulling itself together after being shot at. Jammy was still being a nervous wreck, worrying over his pokemon. Deino is still able to attack, but his movement is obviously slower now.

"Okay Deino. We're not going to give them a break." Coming up with a plan. "Keep your distance and shoot them from range."

Deino had complete freedom to fight now. It started its barrage with Dragon Breath. Blowing a stream of blue wall of fire towards our opponent.

Happiny panicked when it saw no way out. However, Jammy managed to mutter out a command.

Our attack landed and crashed. A green sphere could be seen keeping away our attack.

"Another one!" I shouted.

Deino closed its mouth and fired another Dragon Breath. This time we managed to crack Protect.

"Tie up Deino with Grass Knot and get away from its mouth!"

Jammy finally took control. Grass roots sprung out of the ground wrapping Deino front legs. Happiny rushed to its side and conjured a ball of fire above it.

Before I could give a command, a stream of fire smacked Deino's side. Burning the weeds tangling its feet and throwing him across the ground.

Deino crawled to its feet. The paralysis caused it to stumble, however, a blackish glow appeared across his body. Growing stronger by the second.

Ignoring the pain and pressure of the crowd, Deino dashed forward. Running faster as its anger plateaued by the time it reached Happiny.

Frozen in shock from Deino's cruel grin, Happiny took Deino's attack head on. The black light focused on Deino's horn as it punctured into it.

Assurance!

This move inflected tremendous damage to Happiny. The pink ball clutched its stomach in pain as it rolled across the arena floor.

Jammy screamed out. Trying to see if she was okay.

Not listening to her trainer, Happiny clutched her egg. On the surface of the stone was a small chip.

"I-INY!"

Happiny's cheerful look became menacing. She set her oval stone to the ground and glared at Deino.

All Deino did in return was growl with a deep chuckle. Taking joy in getting even with Happiny.

"Happiny listen to me!" begged Jammy.

His voice wasn't heard by his pokemon and Professor Averis had a frown that deepened.

I turned my attention away from them. Noticing that Happiny started to glow with a bluish light. Stones on the floor were lifted up and hurled towards Deino.

However, each rock lost its power the second it entered the faint aura that Deino released. Causing each Psychic attack to be ineffective.

"Deino finish this with Bite."

More than eager to follow my command, Deino rushed in close. Ignoring the faint electricity shocking it and building up a sinister glow in its fangs.

The whole time, Happiny continued trying to us Psychic. Unable to understand why it didn't work and ignoring her trainers pleas.

By the time she started to calm down, it was already to late. Deino was less than a yard away. It lunged forward and wrapped its mouth around her arm.

In the next second a burst of black light flickered as Deino punctured the skin. Sinking its teeth into Happiny. Eliciting a pained scream before the pokemon passed out in shock.

"Happiny is unable to battle! John is the winner!"

The crowd cheered and clapped. I didn't realize what was happening for a second until I realize I won.

It was the first official battle I had and could hardly describe how I felt. There is a lingering nervousness mixed with a high from winning. I knew pokemon battles could be fun, but this felt better than what I thought.

"Good job John!"

Turning my head around I saw Cynthia shouting towards me next to Rowan and Cyrus. The three of them looked impressed with my battle.

Giving them a nod I turned towards Jammy. He already returned Happiny and was being walked forward by Averis.

"Nice battle John." Commented Averis.

Nodding my head, I turned my attention to Jammy. Noticing his eyes were red.

"That was a good battle Jammy."

"I-I..." He couldn't speak as he hid behind Averis to cry.

"Jammy why don't you shake his hand and we can go over to Nurse Joy. She'll check over Happiny and see if she is okay."

"O-okay."

Moving his hand forward, I awkwardly shook his hand. Kinda embarrassed that I was grinning from beating an eleven year old.

"I had fun." I said. "Maybe we can have another battle."

Nodding his head gently, Jammy walked away with Averis. I turned my attention to my own pokemon. Who was on the ground with poofy hair and an anxious look.

"You did a great job." Rubbing his face. "Why don't we sit down and fix your hair."

"Deino!"

He rushed off the field to the spot we stood at earlier. I couldn't stop my smile from growing as I followed behind him. The next few battles will determine the finalist.