Coordinator Battle Oreburgh City

"That's it?" Alphine asks quite shocked.

"Yup. That's it. You gotta watch out though. Placement and timing is key. Too much will overshadow Sparky and too little will be overshadowed." Rourk explains and she nods half understandingly.

"I think I got it." She says after a bit.

"Yeah? Worst is second place huh?" He jokes. "Anyway, it's looking kinda late kiddo. You should head off to bed. Gonna be a long day tomorrow."

"Yeah, you're." She agrees as Sparky hops onto her shoulder. "Good night uncle Rourk!"

"Night kiddo." He replies waving her off.

CLAPCLAPCLAPCLAP

"WHOOOOOO!" "YOU CAN DO IT!" "GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT!"

"Wow it's loud huh?" Alphine asks, looking over at Sparky who was drinking his shake as the thunderous roars and cheers rang out.

"Pachi!" He says agreeingly before he jerks his head towards the intercom.

"WELCOME LADIES AND GENTLEMEN TO OREBURGH CITIES 25TH ANNUAL COORDINATOR BATTLE! WE HAVE WITH US TODAY 45 OUTSTANDING COORDINATORS! WILL WE SEE A VETERAN TAKE HOME THE RIBBON OR WILL IT BE ONE OF OUR FABOUS ROOKIES!" Comes the excited commentary. "WE HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED YET AND I CAN JUST TELL THAT WE HAVE SOME TOUGH COMPETETORS OUT THERE! BOY DOESN'T THE CUTENESS OF POKEMON JUST MAKE YOUR HEART RACE! NOW LET'S BEGIN WITH OUR FIRST SET OF INTRODUCTIONS!"

"Someone's excited." A dark-haired boy beside her mumbles.

"Right?" She agrees looking over before introducing herself. "I'm Alphine. Nice to meetcha."

"Cac. Likewise." The boy responds reaching out his hand which she takes.

"You competing?" She asks as they let go of each other.

"Nah. I'm just here to root for my sister. I'm a trainer myself." He replies and she nods.

"That's sweet of ya." She says and he simply shrugs.

"Mom said the same thing." He says with a chuckle. They continue to talk as they watch the competition until finally a dark-haired girl comes on stage with set 7. "Oh, there she is. That's my sister Ida and Cloudia." He says with a point.

"Oh wow." She mumbles as she takes stage followed by her Altaria. Soon Alphine's round came, and she said bye to her newfound friend and headed on down.

"GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO OUR 27TH CONTESTANT ALPHINE LATOM AND AHER TRUSTY PARTNER SPARKY!"

In the grand arena of the Pokémon Contest Hall, the spotlight illuminated the stage as Alphine and Sparky stepped forward to showcase their style and elegance in the appearance round. Sparky, with his shimmering light blue fur and the distinctive white arrow adorning his back, exuded an aura of charm and charisma that captivated the audience's attention from the moment he stepped into the spotlight.

"WOW! WHAT A GORGEOUS PACHIRISU! IT'S ODD COLORATION ONLY ADDS TO HIS CUTENESS!" The announcer says excitedly.

As Sparky took center stage, he struck a pose with confidence and poise, his tail held high and his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. With each graceful movement, he showcased the meticulous care and attention to detail that Alphine had poured into his grooming, his fur gleaming in the bright lights of the arena driving the crowd wild.

They then turned and left and after the last few introductions the judging began.

A Luna twirled gracefully, her elegant movements reminiscent of a ballet dancer as she showcased her graceful poise and beauty. Her psychic abilities created an aura of ethereal elegance that captivated the audience's attention, earning her admiration and applause from all who watched as she followed her Trainers' perfectly executed commands.

The next, a Blaze not to be outdone, unleashed a torrent of flames that danced and flickered around him, casting a warm glow across the stage. His fiery mane blazed with intensity as he struck a dynamic pose, exuding an aura of power and strength that resonated with the audience.

One after the other the trainers showcased their teammates. Ida and her Cloudia took center stage, her wings spread wide in a display of ethereal beauty. Her feathers shimmered in the light, catching the eye with their iridescent hues and graceful movement. As she flew around blue glitter fell from her feathers like rain from a cloud.

The audience erupted into applause as Sparky twirled and pirouetted with a grace befitting a performer, his movements fluid and effortless making his performance on the stage magnetic, drawing the gaze of spectators and judges alike with his undeniable charm.

Sparky's fur crackled with electric energy, his eyes shining with excitement as he prepared to showcase his talents. With a flick of his tail, he unleashed a dazzling display of sparks that danced and shimmered in the air, illuminating the stage with their vibrant energy.

Soon the round ended, the judges deliberated carefully, evaluating each contestant based on their appearance, presentation, and overall performance. After much consideration, they announced their decision, declaring Sparky the winner of the appearance round, much to the delight and applause of the audience.

"Oh my gosh. That was so nerve wrecking." Alphine says to herself as she sits down on the bench in the breakroom.

"Pachi!"

"Yeah, you did great buddy." She says rubbing his head.

"You did great out there."

"Hm?" Alphine turning her gaze, found herself met with the warm smile of a young girl, her eyes sparkling with admiration and curiosity.

The girl's features were soft and delicate, framed by a cascade of chestnut brown hair that fell in loose curls around her shoulders. Her eyes, a vivid shade of emerald, green, shone with an infectious energy, reflecting the boundless enthusiasm that seemed to radiate from her very being.

"Heya! I'm Ida, 12 years old with the goal of being the Top Coordinator one day. Nice to meetcha." Ida says reaching her hand out.

"I'm Alphine, nice to meet you as well. Yours and Cloudia's performance were amazing." Alphine greets back.

"Thanks. So was yours and Pachirisu's. Speaking of which, he's megs adorable. Where'd ya get him?" Ida asks excitedly as Sparky hops over to her legs and takes a couple sniffs before climbing up onto her shoulder.

"In the forest where I'm from." Alphine responds.

"That's dope. Basically, how I stumbled on Cloudia… Except it was on the mountains lol." Ida says taking a seat by her. They sat and chatted until the competition rolled into the battle section commenced and then said their farewells and split to go compete.

Soon the battles can to an end and the final two Coordinators stared across at each other.

"Well, well. Waz good homegirl?"

"I was hoping I'd get to face you." Alphine replies to Ida. On the surface she was as confident as could be, but on the inside she was a wreck.

"Good Luck! Let's have a dazzling fight!" Ida shouts excitedly as the referee appears.

The air was charged with anticipation as the two Pokémon prepared to clash in a battle of strength, strategy, and style.

"CLOUDIA MY BABY! SOAR HIGH!" Ida cries as Cloudia's graceful form soared high above the battlefield, her fluffy wings catching the sunlight as she circled gracefully in the air. Light blue glitter falling from her, a dazzling sight from her, even as she got ready to unleash her formidable powers upon her opponent.

Meanwhile, Sparky stood his ground as he awaited his master's command, his fur crackling with electric energy as he prepared to engage. "SPARKY! THUNDERWAVE LIGHT UP IT!" Alphine shouts.

With a flick of his tail, he unleashed a barrage of sparks that danced and shimmered in the air, casting a dazzling display of light and color across the battlefield.

Cloudia launched herself towards Sparky with blinding speed, her wings trailing behind her like a comet streaking through the sky. With a graceful sweep of her tail, she unleashed a powerful Dragon Breath attack, sending a torrent of swirling energy hurtling towards Sparky with deadly accuracy.

But Sparky was quick to react, dodging the attack with nimble agility as he countered with a Thunderbolt of his own. The bolt of electricity crackled through the air, intending to strike Cloudia head-on but with a just as nimble twist through the sky it missed as well.

The crowd began cheering as wildly as ever as the two evenly went back and forth.

Cloudia recovered quickly, the air around her shining through as she launched another assault, this time with a powerful Aerial Ace. With a mighty flap of her wings, she soared towards Sparky with blinding speed, her talons poised to strike.

But Sparky was ready for her, his eyes blazing with determination as he received the command to unleash his signature move.

"NOW SPARKY! FIRECRACKER!" Alphine shouts.

With a burst of energy, he sent a whirlwind of dust and sand swirling around him, the particles catching the sunlight and refracting it into a dazzling array of colors.

As the dust and sand danced in the air, Sparky channeled his electric energy into the mix, causing the sparks to ignite in a spectacular display of light and color. The battlefield erupted into a symphony of color and sound as the sparks danced and shimmered like a dazzling array of fireworks, enveloping Cloudia in a cascade of electrifying energy.

"FINISH IT!" Alphine shouts.

"DODGE CLOUDIA!" Ida commands.

With a final surge of power, Sparky unleashed the full force of his attack, striking Cloudia with a burst of electrifying energy that sent her crashing to the ground with a resounding thud.

"CLOUDIA IS NO LONGER ABLE TO BATTLE! OUR VICTOR IIIIISSSS SPAAARKY!" The announcer screams into the speakers.

The crowd erupted into thunderous applause as the referee announces Cloudia is no longer able to continue Sparky emerged victorious.

Alphine collapsed on her knees and exhaled heavily as Sparky jumped into her arms. A smell similar to sulfur or gun powder tickled her nose but she didn't mind. She had pulled off the trick that she had been shown and managed to pull out a victory.