After breakfast, Charles gathered everyone at the main table. "Alright, did everyone notice five new people coming in as you guys were socializing during breakfast?" Everyone nodded, as they have talked to least one of the PAL Elite.
"They are the PAL Elite, and they will be your hosts for this tournament!" Charles said. There were murmurs of excitement.
"So any questions you'll like to ask?" Charles asked.
"Er….what are their specialty?" Lorelei asked. "Besides Jude, since we know he's a Water/Dark."
"Rosaline is a Fire/Psychic." Shauntal informed her.
"Phillip's an Electric/Steel." Phoebe mentioned.
"And Pakura's…" Bruno trailed off. She didn't mention her type specialty.
He was interrupted by Wallace, however. "Oh My God! Pakura Ameyuri? It's so great to meet you up close!"
Pakura merely frowned at him.
"Something wrong, Wallace?" Steven asked.
"And I can't believe you are a PAL Elite member too!" Wallace exclaimed.
"What's wrong Wallace?" Steven practically shouted.
"Oh…sorry. You see, Pakura's a Top Coordinator just like me, but she's labelled as a legendary one."
"Like Dr. Abby?" Glacia asked. Dr. Abby was give the title of Legendary Coordinator in Hoenn for winning the region's Grand Festival in her first year with just her then-Skitty, but then retired right after that.
"No, Pakura's in a whole new level altogether. What made her stand out among the other Top Coordinators is that she is famous for winning five Grand Festivals in the five regions straight in a row, and having Master Rank victories in all categories, which makes it a total of 40 Ribbons she won in her region. Counting the Ribbons she has to win in order to enter the Grand Festival in the other regions that makes a total of 65 Ribbons she has won in a short span of five years, making her the best of the best. That's including the Aqua Ribbon she won at the Wallace Cup back in Johto. I watched her win without losing any points, not even in the finals!" Wallace explained to wide eyes.
"66, actually." Rosaline corrected him. "Including the Aqua Ribbon." She earned herself a glare from Pakura. Why can't she just shut her mouth?
"66 Ribbons!" Wallace said in alarm. "Why, I am a novice compared to her!"
Pakura glared at the stalker….er…Wallace. Why is this person a Coordinator too? She just wants to get this…gathering over and done with. That's why she hates going to gatherings. Somehow, something about you will get talked about. And being a coordinator doesn't matter, because this tournament is not a contest.
"Enough." Ash said coldly. "Weren't you asking about her type specialty?"
"Oh yeah." Rosaline said. "She's a Fairy/Ice type."
"Wait, what's a Fairy type?" Cynthia asked. They never heard of this type before.
Surprisingly, it was Ash (Red) who answered.
"Fairy-type Pokémon are mostly cute, pink or feminine in appearance, and can be really powerful. Fairy types also have some magical appeal to them. As opposed to Psychic-type Pokémon, Fairy-type Pokémon have powers related to magic and supernatural powers, instead of mind power." Ash explained. "Considered to be one of the best defensively, and very powerful offensively, as it is super effective to against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark, all of which were otherwise great types defensively."
"Looks like they're a force to be reckoned with." Lance mumbled, hearing the Dragon part.
"You got that right." Rosaline said. "They are immune to dragon-type moves."
"So basically, she's a dragon slayer…" Drake trailed off, looking at Pakura with unease.
"Yup!" Jude nodded.
"If I am going to battle her during the tournament, I'll probably lose." Lance muttered.
"Can you guys show us an example of a Fairy Pokémon?" Cynthia requested.
With encouragement from Lucario (and a hidden Pikachu), Ash took out his Pokéball, and threw it, releasing the Pokémon within. When the light cleared, a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon covered primarily in pale cream-colored fur with pinkish feet, ears, and tail was revealed. There are two bows on it, one on its left ear and one around its neck, from which two feelers adorn it. The bows are pale cream with pinkish centres, while the feelers are pale cream with pinkish and blue tips. It has short, slender legs and small paws with three visible toes on each foot. Its eyes are blue with white pupils and no visible sclera.
"Hi, everyone." The Pokémon said in a cute and calm manner, but all the other Elites (other than the PAL Elite and Ash) heard it as "Sylveon."
Everyone "ooh-ed" and "ahh-ed" at this Pokémon.
"Ohh…it's so cute!" Caitlin exclaimed. "Can I touch it?"
"Sure." Ash shrugged.
Caitlin walked over and petted Sylveon, and Sylveon affectionately wraps its ribbon-like feelers around Caitlin's arms, sending a soothing aura to Caitlin, which gave her a calm feeling.
The sheer cuteness of this Pokémon was enough to make even a certain Johto Champion to be tempted to pet it but restrained himself because he doesn't want to look like a softie in front of the other Elites, especially the PAL Elites. In fact, he had to grab his hand in order to prevent himself from petting Sylveon. The said temptation however, walked over to him and nudged him, whining to be petted.
"You can go on and pet Sylveon!" Rosaline said.
"No need to restrain yourself." Phillip said in amusement to Lance.
"Yeah, no one's gonna laugh!" Jude smiled.
"…" Pakura said nothing.
"Just pet it." Ash said. "Don't hurt its feelings."
Lance gave in, and started to pet Sylveon, which gave a purr of contentment, wrapped its feelers around his arm, giving him a calm feeling, and rubbed its head against his leg. Thankfully, no one said anything.
Sylveon went around to get petted by everyone.
"Not even Crasher Wake would be able to resist the cuteness." Ash commented, watching Sylveon get petted by Agatha.
"Does it evolve from any Pokémon?" Cynthia asked eagerly.
"It used to be an Eevee." Ash replied.
"So it's an Eeveelution?" Cynthia asked.
"It is." Rosaline said.
"So how can it evolve into this cute thing?" Grimsley asked, petting the Intertwining Pokémon.
"Let it learn a Fairy-type move and it must be affectionate toward you as an Eevee." Ash answered.
"Ohh…" Everyone said in awe.
"Alright, that's enough." Ash said. "Sylveon, return." He returned his Sylveon in a beam of red light.
"So, now we know their type specialty, shall we get down to business?" Charles asked, having watched the scene silently. Everyone agreed, and went to sit down on the main table.
"Alright, due to the huge number of participants, we are to have preliminary tag battles for the first three days. Each pair are to use six Pokémon; three for each trainer. You will know your partner on the day the tournament starts." Charles said. "You have to win against at least two other pairs to be able to get in the tournament round, and have three chances to do so. Pairs who win two rounds are automatically in the top 128 people."
"Usually, the Tag Battles last three days, but if you won both battles for the first two days, there would be no need to participate on the third day of tag battles. Which means, the third day of tag battles is a break for those who had won the first two days, since the third day is just another chance for the participants to get a spot in the Top 128."
Just then, Charles phone rang. He gave a "one-minute" sign to all Elites, as he talked on the phone, the Elites silent as they watched him. He hung up after a few short minutes.
"Oh, and also, Phlox has contacted me just now, saying all participants have registered, so the opening ceremonies is tonight instead of three days later, so PAL Elites, get the preparations ready by tonight. Phlox said you guys have planned it a long time ago, so there shouldn't be a problem."
"Alright, you guys are dismissed, have a nice day." Charles said, and the Elites all stood up and left.
"We should go prepare for the ceremony." Jude said to his fellow Elites.
They nodded, and went off together to prepare.
Later, Ash was dressed in what will either be the most sensational or deadliest costume among the five of them. He was wearing what looked like a simple black shirt with dark blue pants. He was also wearing a silver belt, and shiny black boots. His cape was simple as well. It was entirely black, giving him an unfathomable air about him. His fringe is also combed down to cover his eyes completely to add to the effect.
He had to wear the costume to reflect his nickname, since he doesn't have a type specialty, unlike his Elites. They had planned to wear costumes that reflects their type specialty, and make a good impression among the other participants and audience, since they are the Elite the other participants never heard of, and first impressions are always important. They planned to ride the chariot from the Battle Tower through the City circle back to the Battle Arena stage, where Rosaline, their emcee would give a welcoming speech.
"You look great Ash." Pikachu said.
"Thanks, Pikachu." Ash replied, before going to meet up with the other Elite members, and all of them (except Pakura) gaped at his costume.
"Wow, you look great!" Phillip said. He was wearing a glittery outfit decorated with pearls that catches the light around them, but there seem to have electric lights sewn to them, for what Ash thought was pearls was actually light sources. He was also wearing a headdress that mimicked the complex inner workings of electronics. The said headdress also have lights attached to it. He was also wearing silver shoes decorated with glitter.
"You too, Phillip." Ash smiled at him. "Nice outfit, Jude."
"Thanks." Jude was wearing what looked like a blue tunic that is tinted in black that represented waves' appearance at night with starfish pins on his shoulder and a dark seaweed crown that is decorated with black pearls. He was wearing turquoise shoes that has a shine to it. "You girls look amazing."
Rosaline smiled. She was wearing what looked like a magenta and red two-layered gown that had ruffles and spiked sleeves, complete with a pink scarf around her neck. She was wearing a magenta and red ballet flats with red 'spikes' at the side to resemble flames. On her hair was a small white tiara with a pink round gem in the centre, with flame shaped 'wings' protruding from its side.