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It was the time. The wait was over.

The one and only topic of discussion in the whole city for months had finally arrived to the city.

Pikachu woke up peacefully this Saturday morning. After having a peaceful and long sleep, he was looking forward to this new day. He got out of the room, and went straight to the dining room, where he found his peers. "Hi Pidgeot! Hi Sceptile!" waved Pikachu.

"Hello, little buddy", the Espeon answered. They all wore their usual smile, and enjoyed a nice breakfast.

"Why are you so happy?", asked the Pikachu.

"Well, do you live under a rock?" Pidgeot said in a very surprised tone. "You know that the International Pokemon league is taking place in the main stadium tonight, right? The Champion will be decided. And all of us want to be there!"

Pikachu was then terrified by the idea of battling and instantly became mute. He then glanced at Sceptile, who was busy with the taste of a delicious pudding, but he seemed to take the battling mention as a challenge.

"A Gym battle? Oh, please no! I'm the best fighter in this place! Don't even think of it! I'll teach you! Don't be foolish", laughed Sceptile, his attitude making Pidgeot upset. "Listen, there is only one way to become champion, and I don't see you on the list, mister pokemon champion. Now, do you want pudding or not?"

The two were glancing at each other, glaring at each other, as Pikachu was in the middle of the confrontation, without knowing what to say. A poor attempt of speech was then made by Pikachu, which did not help the situation.

"Well, that was some decent speech you gave her", said Sceptile. He then gave Pikachu a look, which made him more nervous. "Oh, don't worry, you won't have to fight against me, bye!", and he fearfully ran off. Nobody knew his deep, personal secret, but, if he had to make use of his electric abilities, everyone would discover it soon.

As Pikachu ran from the place, he crashed with someone. "Ow!" said Espeon. "What happens?" she asked worried, as she knew that Pikachu wasn't the type of pokémon who acted like that. "You must help me!" he exclaimed, as she ran behind him. Pikachu was about to cry, as he knew that he has left two pokemon battling in rage with each other, and could not solve the situation by himself, because of his lack of power.

As Espeon got there and saw the confrontation, she used her powers to hypnotize the two rivals. Her attempt was successful as neither of them were aware of Espeon's presence She then erased the confromtation from their memories, and the four sat down in an empty table, without remembering anything that had happened.

"Alright, what's up with the Championship?", asked Espeon.

"It starts at seven o'clock at the stadium, in the Main Arena. But the Final Battle will take place around eleven o'clock."

"Have you bought the tickets, guys?" asked Sceptile. Pikachu was too afraid to say that he wouldn't be going, as he was really scared of battles.

"I really hope to see Armando Cavarone, the actual Pokémon League Champion, in the final battle is the most important battle", said Pidgeot.

"Well, he is the Champion who has been facing the most toughest opponents, but managed to win them all. It's logical that he's winning this year again" added Espeon.

Pidgeot smiled, as she was watching her friends having a good time, and also thinking about the Final Battle. Armando Cavarone, for her, was one of her biggest heroes, as he had managed to get the Unova League Champion title, only to use it to help creating a peaceful region, along with his longtime friend Shauna Nara, also a worldwide reputed elite trainer.

Espeon also liked to see the independent fighters, who were regular pokemon who battled without being told what to do, as they trained themselves, and still gained fame all over the world. She was a fan of some of them, as well as legendaries who decided to fight alone or with a trainer who they loved. Independently from who reached to the later stages of the competition, exciting moments were guaranteed.

As they finished eating, everyone in the place got ready to do their chores, so by the time the tournament started, they were already watching it on TV, or were in the arena watching the show live. Pikachu decided to do the opposite, as he wanted to avoid going to the Championship or watching it from TV, so he preferred to relax now, and go buying groceries later.

"Pikachu!" shouted Eevee, as he spotted him, "Are you going to the Championship?"

"Not this year" he answered, putting a finger to his lips.

"Are you sure?" Eevee asked in shock. He was the first one who wasn't going!

"I'm sure that I don't want to go" he answered. As Eevee was very sad that Pikachu wasn't going, he went to Espeon, and told her what he said. Eevee was almost crying, as she told Eevee what Pikachu had told him.

A while later, Eevee appeared again. "Eevee! Are you ok?" asked Pikachu, worried about him.

"I'm ok, Pikachu" he answered, "I'm sad that you don't want to go to the Championship, but I will feel better if you are more comfortable."

Pikachu sighed "Ok, thanks for understanding me" he answered.

Then Espeon appeared there too. "Pikachu, I'm a bit impressed that you decided to stay home instead going to the Championship" she said.

"Yeah" he answered, "I was feeling nervous thinking that I won't be able to survive against them in a fight! It's so scary!"

"Pikachu, I still have to tell you something" she said. "I understand that you really want to avoid battling, but I think that it's best to think about them in a more positive way. We have all lived some nice moments in the arena, and there have been some battles we'll never forget. In addition, battling can also be a great opportunity to meet some new people". Espeon was really trying to convince Pikachu to go to the Championship.

"Espeon, I appreciate what you're trying to say, but it's just that..."

"Pikachu, if you really suffer from anxiety, don't force yourself to go. If you really don't want to go, I'm sorry. I really want you to go, but I understand your feeling" Espeon said. She hugged Pikachu with one of her arms and her tail, and the other one she put on the side of Pikachu's face, trying to comfort him. It was a very touching moment, even for Eevee, as he always disliked overly sweet moments like this.

Pikachu looked at Espeon, and smiled. "Thanks, Espeon. And thanks for telling me that it's ok if I don't go to the Championship. I'm very happy that you understand it."

As Eevee finally desisted, he went to his room, and prepared himself to go to the Main Arena at evening. He tidied up his room and packed his bag, went to the playing room and took a toy camera, to take pictures of himself in front of the door and window of the place.

Once the time was coming, everyone reunited at the main hall. It sure was an exciting event , for everyone, and Eevee was just as nervous as the other people. It would be amazing to see all the competitors going into the arena, watching them as they competed for the title of Champion of the year.

When it was only two hours before the finals of the championship started, everyone left the orphanage, leaving the place desert. Pikachu was always used to Eevee leaving with him, and the sensation of him alone in the big and peaceful place was starting to get to him. It has been ages since he was completely alone, like now. He walked to the main entrance, and stood there thinking about his unlucky past, and now improving present.

Eevee was so excited that he preferred to jump all the way to the arena rather than walk like the rest. "Espeon! Espeon! Do you know who is battling today?"

"Today are the finals" So the best fighters!" Said Pidgeot. "Are you excited?"

"I sure am! But I was asking who contestants were battling today".

"I think you should see who they are in that poster" answered Espeon. Eevee was so curious about the upcoming battle that he ran as fast as he could to read said poster. The contestants were named Armando Cavarone, Christine Lovelock, John Stein, Ginger Sparklight, Hideki Tanizaki, Susan Hertz, Nikki Hamilton and someone called 'The Volcano'.

"Wow! There are more finalists than I thought" Eevee. "Oh my gosh, it's so awesome" he imagined Armando commanding the most pwerful pokemon in the world.

Espeon, Pikachu and Eevee's eyes were very wide open, as they recognized all of the names, which belonged to very famous people and also a couple of independent fighters! "Eevee" Espeon said. "It's time to go to the Main Arena! Come on, we're gonna get behind the group!"

"Oh, yeah!" Eevee said as he ran away. "Let's go!"

After about tho hours later, everyone got to the place where the event was taking place. Eevee couldn't believe how many people came to see this day happen. And it's just incredible, he thought. I bet this could be th most extraordinary event of this year! They were far from the stage,as the attacks could be so poweful that the espectators had to sit in a place which was covered with thick bulletproof glass about 1000 feet away from the battling field. However, everyone had in their seats a VR set where they could see the battle from a nearer perspective, which was really amazing!

And just at seven o'clock, the announcer exclaimed "Welcome to the Main Arena, where it's going to take place the 2045 World Championships. I am Mr. Anvil, the announcer of the event, and am here to announce the final battles!"

"I would like to welcome all the participants who are going to battle today!" announced Mr. Anvil. "Just a short note before each fight, let me inform you that none of the contestants are allowed to use more than six pokemon against each other. If someone faces an independent fighter, it must start first, and must restrain from using status-infringing techniques."

"Alright, here is the first round of the final battle! Please give your all to reach your goals! Fight in the Spirit of winning!" Anvil announced as the contestants appeared. Everyone give a warm welcome to Hideki Tanizaki and Typlhosion.... "The Volcano!!!" The crowd cheered as Tanizaki and Typlhosion appeared on the battlefield.