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Episode 24: Settling a Not-so-Old Score!
A majestic melody started playing in the Contest Hall, signaling to the audience that the parade of contestants was underway. "Contestant number F-44759784--Dawn Solberg and Stormy!" the emcee announced as Dawn emerged from the entry tunnel to thunderous cheers. Stormy was perched on her shoulder, waving at the audience as Dawn led the walk around the hall.
Ash waved back at Stormy from his place in the stands, then observed the other competition. Okay...we have Dawn...Barry... he noted as Barry, now in an elegant gold suit, walked by with Flora. Marta... he noted as Mars walked past leading Leona. and some guy with a Manetric.
Once the competitors had made their walk around the hall, the emcee introduced the Visual competition. "For today's contest, your challenge is to create a natural look..."
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In the dressing room, Stormy rummaged through the fashion case. [If Mr. Judge wants a natural look, I don't see anything!] she complained.
"Calm down, Stormy...I have an idea.." Dawn replied as she fished out a variety of feathers.
Stormy smiled as Dawn gently pressed feathers into her fur. [Oh, I see! You want me to pretend to be a bird!]
"Well, at least look like a bird." Dawn replied as time expired.
"Okay! Entrant number F-44759784, come on out!" the emcee announced.
Laughter and "aw"s filled the hall as Stormy ran onto the judging platform, flapping her arms like wings all the while. [That's cute!] Tintri giggled as Stormy attempted flying again and again, to the crowd's delight.
"Creative, as well." Ash agreed as Flora came out with a variety of puffballs on her.
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"Well done, Stormy." Dawn smiled. "Your bird dance got us first place, which means we go first in the Dance competition."
[Okay...] Stormy began as the Bailatron rose from the floor with a whir. [What's that big black thing?]
"That's what you'll be dancing on, remember?" Dawn replied. "It measures how you do as you step on it. If you do well, it will flash rainbow lights and shoot smoke."
[COOL!] Stormy gasped, starry eyed.
Dawn offered Stormy the song selector. "So, what song do you want to dance to this time?"
[This one!] Stormy showed Dawn the selector, which displayed the title "Conga Feeling"
Dawn giggled. "But you danced to a Latin song in the unofficial contest before. You don't want to bore the judges with the same kind of song again and again."
[That's true...] Stormy looked through the song list again. [How's this one?] she asked as she showed Dawn the song title.
"'I'm in the Mood for Dancing'." Dawn mused. "Nice choice."
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A festive techno beat blared over the speakers as Stormy began her dance some moments later. The crowd clapped along as the Pachirisu spun and twirled to the beat. I'm in the mood for dancing, romancing,
Ooh, giving it all, tonight...
I'm in the mood for chancing, I feel like dancing,
Ooh, so come on and hold me tight!
[Stormy's doing great down there!] Tintri cried as the score meter inched higher and higher.
"She could trigger the lights and effects." Ash agreed. "But can she still focus with all those potential distractions?"
He let that hang as the song continued I'm in the mood for dancing, romancing,
You know I should never stop tonight!
Both the boy and his Pikachu watched as the music swelled to an epic crescendo. I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood,
To dance! Get up and dance! Come on and dance!
At this, a burst of smoke fired onto the stage. But Stormy kept on dancing, lost in the music and the swirling rainbow lights.
I'm in the mood to take a chance!
Yeah, let's dance! Come on and dance!
I'm in the mood to take a chance!
Yeah, let's dance! Come on and dance!
Get on your feet, now make your dance!
Let us dance! Come on and dance!
I'm in the mood to take a chance!
Yeah, let's dance! Come on and dance!...
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"...Devin fell to his knees and asked Queen Titania what he could do to repay her." Brock went on, kneeling down before an imagined person for effect. "Queen Titania smiled and told him to travel to the plains by the cliffs and grow a fairy ring there. She also told him to build three walls around the ring, but to leave a space open to the sea. That way, the fairies would be able to come and go easily."
He got up as he continued "Devin did as he was told. It wasn't long before a small ring of white mushrooms were growing at that place, surrounded by rock on three sides."
Intrigued murmurs wafted through the Fantasy Stage amphitheater as Brock went on. "But Queen Titania knew she had to find a way to overcome the witch’s power. She also knew the only way to do that was by the hand of a human. She asked Orla if she knew of any strong and brave men in the world of humans, and Orla suggested Devin."
"Aw"s filled the air at this. "Queen Titania made her way to Devin's house, and asked him to come with her to the fairy ring." Brock explained. "When he arrived, he found millions of fairies there, planting a pole in the ground. When the pole was planted, the fairies hung a mirror from the pole, and fastened a many colored streamer from the top."
He paused to retrieve his harp from stage right. "They began to walk in a circle around that pole. Each fairy held a bell in one hand and a cup of burning incense in the other."
With that, Brock proceeded to play "The Fairy Waltz" for effect. Many in the crowd nodded their heads to the gentle rhythm, or closed their eyes to savor the melody.
But no one was more proud than Nando. Such a beautiful melody! Brock has been practicing hard to perform this well this soon. he thought as the stately tune rang through the theater.
Applause filled the theater at the song's end. "A few moments passed before Queen Titania asked Devin to look in the mirror." Brock continued when the applause quieted. "Devin looked, and saw the witch transform into a Buneary, and run into the mill. He agreed to meet Queen Titania there at noon."
He set the harp aside. "The next day at noon, right on time, Devin met Queen Titania at the door to the mill. She gave him a bow and some arrows."
Excited murmurs filled the air as Brock showed off his own bow and arrows to the audience. "She explained she had enchanted the arrows with holy magic. "When the clock in the town square struck three, he was to climb the hill and stand in the middle of the fairy ring. When he heard the click of the mill, he was to fire one of the enchanted arrows as fast as he could."
He prepared a shot as he went on. "Devin did everything Queen Titania had told him, and just after three, he heard the click of the mill."
A click at the other end of the theater alerted Brock his target was in place. "He looked up and saw the Buneary racing toward the mill, and he fired an arrow with all his strength."
The crowd watched in awe as Brock fired a shot of his own for effect, with a thunk confirming a hit.
"The arrow reached its target, lodging itself in the Buneary’s skull." Brock explained as he set aside his gear. "She transformed into her true form. Devin called to all the hunters to come help, and so they did. They fastened the witch’s body to a Ponyta and dragged her to the bottom of the valley. They buried her in a grave so deep, she would never escape. The townsfolk were elated the witch was gone, and rewarded Devin well."
He concluded "The fairy ring Devin planted is still there today. If you're lucky, you might see the fairies and their magic mirror."
The crowd roared with applause at the story's end. "The winner, number K-42207!" the emcee announced as Brock took a bow...
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"Brock!" Nando called as he met Bock near the judge's podium. "I just wanted to say my heartiest congratulations to you. You've proven yourself the victor today!"
"Thanks." Brock replied as he admired the red plastic jewel he had received. "It's still sinking in that I finally won after some close calls."
"I do admire your grit and determination." Nando smiled. "That will serve you well on your Loremaster's journey."
Something occurred to him. "I will confess that I have never seen someone shoot an arrow live onstage before--that was an amazing idea."
"Well, I don't perform them very often because it takes a lot of practice to get the shot right." Brock explained. "But when I can pull it off, the crowds love it!"
Nando nodded. "At any rate, I look forward to seeing what other surprises you have in store for your next performance."
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"Guys!" Dawn cried as she met Ash and Brock in the town square that evening. "I did it! I won my first ribbon!"
"Nice..." Ash smiled as he admired the orange ribbon in Dawn's hand.
"I got my first Miracle Jewel, too." Brock proceeded to show Dawn the red jewel. "Stunned the crowd with some stage archery."
"I had to bail out to catch Brock's free performance in time." Ash confessed. "Mind giving us a recap of how you won?"
"Sure!" Dawn smiled. "We started off with a Nuzzle and Spark combo..."
To Be Continued...
Episode 24: Settling a Not-so-Old Score!
A majestic melody started playing in the Contest Hall, signaling to the audience that the parade of contestants was underway. "Contestant number F-44759784--Dawn Solberg and Stormy!" the emcee announced as Dawn emerged from the entry tunnel to thunderous cheers. Stormy was perched on her shoulder, waving at the audience as Dawn led the walk around the hall.
Ash waved back at Stormy from his place in the stands, then observed the other competition. Okay...we have Dawn...Barry... he noted as Barry, now in an elegant gold suit, walked by with Flora. Marta... he noted as Mars walked past leading Leona. and some guy with a Manetric.
Once the competitors had made their walk around the hall, the emcee introduced the Visual competition. "For today's contest, your challenge is to create a natural look..."
---------
In the dressing room, Stormy rummaged through the fashion case. [If Mr. Judge wants a natural look, I don't see anything!] she complained.
"Calm down, Stormy...I have an idea.." Dawn replied as she fished out a variety of feathers.
Stormy smiled as Dawn gently pressed feathers into her fur. [Oh, I see! You want me to pretend to be a bird!]
"Well, at least look like a bird." Dawn replied as time expired.
"Okay! Entrant number F-44759784, come on out!" the emcee announced.
Laughter and "aw"s filled the hall as Stormy ran onto the judging platform, flapping her arms like wings all the while. [That's cute!] Tintri giggled as Stormy attempted flying again and again, to the crowd's delight.
"Creative, as well." Ash agreed as Flora came out with a variety of puffballs on her.
---------
"Well done, Stormy." Dawn smiled. "Your bird dance got us first place, which means we go first in the Dance competition."
[Okay...] Stormy began as the Bailatron rose from the floor with a whir. [What's that big black thing?]
"That's what you'll be dancing on, remember?" Dawn replied. "It measures how you do as you step on it. If you do well, it will flash rainbow lights and shoot smoke."
[COOL!] Stormy gasped, starry eyed.
Dawn offered Stormy the song selector. "So, what song do you want to dance to this time?"
[This one!] Stormy showed Dawn the selector, which displayed the title "Conga Feeling"
Dawn giggled. "But you danced to a Latin song in the unofficial contest before. You don't want to bore the judges with the same kind of song again and again."
[That's true...] Stormy looked through the song list again. [How's this one?] she asked as she showed Dawn the song title.
"'I'm in the Mood for Dancing'." Dawn mused. "Nice choice."
---------
A festive techno beat blared over the speakers as Stormy began her dance some moments later. The crowd clapped along as the Pachirisu spun and twirled to the beat. I'm in the mood for dancing, romancing,
Ooh, giving it all, tonight...
I'm in the mood for chancing, I feel like dancing,
Ooh, so come on and hold me tight!
[Stormy's doing great down there!] Tintri cried as the score meter inched higher and higher.
"She could trigger the lights and effects." Ash agreed. "But can she still focus with all those potential distractions?"
He let that hang as the song continued I'm in the mood for dancing, romancing,
You know I should never stop tonight!
Both the boy and his Pikachu watched as the music swelled to an epic crescendo. I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood,
To dance! Get up and dance! Come on and dance!
At this, a burst of smoke fired onto the stage. But Stormy kept on dancing, lost in the music and the swirling rainbow lights.
I'm in the mood to take a chance!
Yeah, let's dance! Come on and dance!
I'm in the mood to take a chance!
Yeah, let's dance! Come on and dance!
Get on your feet, now make your dance!
Let us dance! Come on and dance!
I'm in the mood to take a chance!
Yeah, let's dance! Come on and dance!...
---------
"...Devin fell to his knees and asked Queen Titania what he could do to repay her." Brock went on, kneeling down before an imagined person for effect. "Queen Titania smiled and told him to travel to the plains by the cliffs and grow a fairy ring there. She also told him to build three walls around the ring, but to leave a space open to the sea. That way, the fairies would be able to come and go easily."
He got up as he continued "Devin did as he was told. It wasn't long before a small ring of white mushrooms were growing at that place, surrounded by rock on three sides."
Intrigued murmurs wafted through the Fantasy Stage amphitheater as Brock went on. "But Queen Titania knew she had to find a way to overcome the witch’s power. She also knew the only way to do that was by the hand of a human. She asked Orla if she knew of any strong and brave men in the world of humans, and Orla suggested Devin."
"Aw"s filled the air at this. "Queen Titania made her way to Devin's house, and asked him to come with her to the fairy ring." Brock explained. "When he arrived, he found millions of fairies there, planting a pole in the ground. When the pole was planted, the fairies hung a mirror from the pole, and fastened a many colored streamer from the top."
He paused to retrieve his harp from stage right. "They began to walk in a circle around that pole. Each fairy held a bell in one hand and a cup of burning incense in the other."
With that, Brock proceeded to play "The Fairy Waltz" for effect. Many in the crowd nodded their heads to the gentle rhythm, or closed their eyes to savor the melody.
But no one was more proud than Nando. Such a beautiful melody! Brock has been practicing hard to perform this well this soon. he thought as the stately tune rang through the theater.
Applause filled the theater at the song's end. "A few moments passed before Queen Titania asked Devin to look in the mirror." Brock continued when the applause quieted. "Devin looked, and saw the witch transform into a Buneary, and run into the mill. He agreed to meet Queen Titania there at noon."
He set the harp aside. "The next day at noon, right on time, Devin met Queen Titania at the door to the mill. She gave him a bow and some arrows."
Excited murmurs filled the air as Brock showed off his own bow and arrows to the audience. "She explained she had enchanted the arrows with holy magic. "When the clock in the town square struck three, he was to climb the hill and stand in the middle of the fairy ring. When he heard the click of the mill, he was to fire one of the enchanted arrows as fast as he could."
He prepared a shot as he went on. "Devin did everything Queen Titania had told him, and just after three, he heard the click of the mill."
A click at the other end of the theater alerted Brock his target was in place. "He looked up and saw the Buneary racing toward the mill, and he fired an arrow with all his strength."
The crowd watched in awe as Brock fired a shot of his own for effect, with a thunk confirming a hit.
"The arrow reached its target, lodging itself in the Buneary’s skull." Brock explained as he set aside his gear. "She transformed into her true form. Devin called to all the hunters to come help, and so they did. They fastened the witch’s body to a Ponyta and dragged her to the bottom of the valley. They buried her in a grave so deep, she would never escape. The townsfolk were elated the witch was gone, and rewarded Devin well."
He concluded "The fairy ring Devin planted is still there today. If you're lucky, you might see the fairies and their magic mirror."
The crowd roared with applause at the story's end. "The winner, number K-42207!" the emcee announced as Brock took a bow...
---------
"Brock!" Nando called as he met Bock near the judge's podium. "I just wanted to say my heartiest congratulations to you. You've proven yourself the victor today!"
"Thanks." Brock replied as he admired the red plastic jewel he had received. "It's still sinking in that I finally won after some close calls."
"I do admire your grit and determination." Nando smiled. "That will serve you well on your Loremaster's journey."
Something occurred to him. "I will confess that I have never seen someone shoot an arrow live onstage before--that was an amazing idea."
"Well, I don't perform them very often because it takes a lot of practice to get the shot right." Brock explained. "But when I can pull it off, the crowds love it!"
Nando nodded. "At any rate, I look forward to seeing what other surprises you have in store for your next performance."
---------
"Guys!" Dawn cried as she met Ash and Brock in the town square that evening. "I did it! I won my first ribbon!"
"Nice..." Ash smiled as he admired the orange ribbon in Dawn's hand.
"I got my first Miracle Jewel, too." Brock proceeded to show Dawn the red jewel. "Stunned the crowd with some stage archery."
"I had to bail out to catch Brock's free performance in time." Ash confessed. "Mind giving us a recap of how you won?"
"Sure!" Dawn smiled. "We started off with a Nuzzle and Spark combo..."
To Be Continued...