[X] My Assistant

[Kamaitachi]

The main arena, a gargantuan colliseum overlooking the vast sea, has separated into 8 fields, each with its own set of stands, while the higher seats have a lovely view of all eight battles. Each battle is televised on the giant screens located along the walls, giving spectators the nitty gritty close-up views of each battle.

The battles to come would be fierce, and with so many raging simultaneously, and to be distracted by the neighboring fights could easily spell a loss.

The Match for this field was slated for Taggarty Lee and Tikal Faylen. The field appeared to be several concentric circles, making the field almost look like a target, with the center holding the traditional pokeball design. However, the three other circular platforms slowly moved in opposite directions. Occasionally, the center would lift, turning the field into a cone, or depress, forming it into a funnel. The movements seemed to rotate regularly, meaning that there was a sort of pattern, but the constantly moving field would prove difficult to manage.

The referee, holding the trademark flags, floated nearby on what could only be described as a hovering disc; yet another technological marvel of Daioh Scientists. The ref tapped his fingers on his poketch, which revealed a rotating triangular pyramid on the main screen. Once it stopped rotating, it revealed a large number 2:

"This will be a three on three battle conducted in Doubles-Style, with One Pokemon in Reserve. If one of the combatants falls, the reserve must be sent in immediately. Trainers, summon your pokemon now!"

This battle seemed ready to erupt. The stakes? Continuing participation in the tournament.

The crowd roared in anticipation.

[Kamaitachi]

Unconsciously, Tag's eyebrow raised as he heard Tikal's orders over the raging cacophony of his Pokemon's attacks. The timing of the combo felt...wrong. Charmeleon's Dragon Rage shot out at Tobi, impacting the Ninetales at his highest point of vulnerability. The mystic fox took the hit. Once the blast cleared, the regal beast was still doggedly standing. However, the shaking of the legs inevitably brought the Ninetales down. Tobi collapsed in a dignified heap on the floor, and the flag shot up on Tag's side of the field.

The spectacular clash of Fire and Lightning on the field roared throughout the entire Colosseum. Spectators, having grown bored of the stillness in a few of the other matches, snapped their attention over to the terrifying display. Once it had cleared, it revealed a defeated Charmeleon, and a peacefully sleeping Jigglypuff.

Rest.

Tag was surprised that Jigglypuff had weathered Electro Ball, Inferno and Thunder in order to use Rest, but that simply showed the determination of Tikal's final Pokemon.

Enka, luckily, was likewise still at full strength, if only lacking in stamina now. She had yet to receive a single hit, especially since Tikal's focus had been on the resolute Tobi. Now, they were on equal playing fields, with both Pokemon at full health. But Jigglypuff was asleep, which gave Tag the current advantage.

"Tobi, return."

Once Tobi had been safely returned to his pokeball, and Charmeleon his, Tag prepared for Enka to attack with Impunity. No close range attacks, as Jigglypuff more than likely possessed that damned Cute Charm ability. With Jigglypuff asleep on the rotating platform, Thunder would be difficult to aim. Yet, there were still options. With Enka's speed boosted well above Jigglypuff's, her Electro Ball attack had comparable, if not equal, power to Thunder.

"Electro Ball."

Once again, the wildly rotating ball of electrical energy rolled along the arc towards the resting Jigglypuff. At least while she was asleep, she was an easy target.