//------------------------------// // Trial 4: Trial by Dragons // Story: Sunset Shimmer’s Journey Through Kalos // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// Sunset arrives at the reception desk dressed in the kimono she wore at the Laverre City festival. Albert was astonished by wardrobe. "Excellent choice of clothing, Miss Shimmer." Albert said. "Probably being prepared for your final opponent of the Elite Four." "I know that Drasna is a lady who dresses elegantly." Sunset said as she presses the last image on the screen. "And, I'm glad I was given this kimono at Laverre City." "Ah, yes. That festival that took place a couple of months ago. Well, good luck. Drasna will be your toughest opponent." After deciding which Pokémon to select,, Sunset entered the door with a dragon's head pictured on it. The atmosphere is like a traditional Japanese palace. On the other side, a kind woman wearing a brown kimono decorated with dragon tusks waits for her. "Hello, Miss Shimmer." Drasna greeted. "It is a pleasure to meet you." "It's an honor to meet you as well." Sunset replied. Drasna was impressed with Sunset showing good manners. Sunset even takes off her sandals to honor one of Japan's customs. "Now that we've shown respect for each other," Drasna said as she takes out a Poké Ball, "let your final Elite Four challenge begin. I summon Altaria." Out pops a blue bird like creature with fluffy clouds for wings. Sunset checks this Pokémon out. "Altaria, the Humming Pokémon." Altaria, the Humming Pokémon. The Pokédex said. It's beautiful voice is always pleasant. Sunset figures who to send out. "Avalugg, I choose you!" Landing with a thud, Avalugg is ready for battle. A male kendo warrior steps in to act as referee. "Sunset Shimmer versus Drasna. Let the battle begin." TRIAL 4: TRIAL BY DRAGONS "Altaria," Drasna said, "use Dragon Dance to power up." Altaria surrounded itself with lime green energy. Sunset tried to shut it down. "Avalugg, Icy Wind!" Avalugg fired an arctic wind. Drasna reacted. " Quick, Altaria. Disarming Voice." Altaria sang lovely and loud. It struck Avalugg hard. Sunset was shocked. "Dragon moves may not work well against Ice Pokémon." Drasna explained. "But, I have ways to cover those weaknesses." Sunset sees that Avalugg is still okay. She decided to change her strategy. "Avalugg, return. I might need you later." Sunset recalls Avalugg and calls for another Pokémon. "Zwellious, I choose you." Brandishing its two heads, Zwellious is ready for battle. "I have ways to deal with other Dragon types." Drasna said. "Altaria, use Moonblast." Altaria fired a pink beam. Sunset quickly reacted. "Dodge! Then, use Dragon Rush!" Dodging the attack, Zwellious glowed a bright lime green and ran into Altaria. The impact caused The Humming Pokémon to faint. "Altaria is unable to battle." The kendo warrior announced. "Zwellious wins." Sunset was very proud of Zwellious. Suddenly, Zwellious glowed. That means it's evolving. Zwellious soon became a flying Dragon creature with heads for hands. "Beautiful." Drasna praised as she recalls Altaria. "Your Zwellious has evolved into a magnificent Hydreigon." Sunset took out her Pokédex. "So you're a Hydreigon now. Huh?" Hydreigon, the Brutal Pokémon and the evolved form of Zwellious. The Pokédex said. The heads on its arms do not have brains. But, they can still eat. The kendo warrior gave Sunset some information. "Miss Shimmer, even though your Pokémon has evolved, it still counts as one Pokémon. So, you'll still have three more at your disposal." Sunset nodded and is ready for action again. "My next Pokémon," Drasna said, "is Druddigon." Druddigon comes out and faces Sunset's newly evolved Pokémon. "Druddigon vs. Hydreigon." Sunset said. "This should be interesting." "Druddigon," Drasna said, "Dragon Rush!" The Cave Pokémon rushed into its opponent. It hit Hydreigon hard. Knowing Dragon moves are effective against its own type, Sunset decides to go out fighting. "Hydreigon, use Dragon Rage from close range." The three headed Hydreigon got close enough to unleash Dragon energy on Druddigon. The impact effected them both. They both fainted. "Both Pokémon are unable to battle." The kendo warrior announced. "This battle is a draw." Both trainers called back their Pokémon. Sunset was surprised with these results. "Wow. First time for everything." Pokémon Quiz Sunset Shimmer here with you. Which Legendary Pokémon is known as the Temporal Pokémon? The two competitors are surprised with this draw. "My. That was unexpected." Drasna said. "I'll say." Sunset replied. "First time I ever had a draw in any Pokémon battle." "Either way," Drasna takes out a Poké Ball, "here is my third Pokémon. Dragalge." A Dragalge appears. Sunset has an idea who to send out next. "Lairon, I choose you!" Lairon appears and stares its opponent down. "Lairon, the Iron Armor Pokémon." Drasna said. "Interesting choice." "I figured that steel types are not affected by poison moves." Sunset informed. "But, this should shake Lairon up. Dragalge, use Aqua Tail!" Covering its tail with water, Dragalge charges into Lairon. The hit was rough. But, Sunset wasn't discouraged. "Lairon, use Rock Slide!" Lairon caused some rocks to fall on top if the Mock Kelp Pokémon. Sunset followed it up. "Now, Iron Head!" With its head glowing, Lairon charged into Dragalge. It made contact, and caused it to faint. "Dragalge is unable to battle." The kendo warrior announced. "Lairon wins." Suddenly, Lairon glowed and grew bigger. Lairon became a large steel creature with horns on its steel head. "My goodness." Drasna said as she recalls her Pokémon. "Your Lairon has evolved into Aggron." Sunset studied this new Pokémon. Aggron, the Iron Armor Pokémon and the evolved form of Lairon. If a disaster happens on its mountain home, Aggron will work hard to restore it to normal. "This is so cool." Sunset cheered. "Now, it's time for my final Pokémon." Drasna said. "Let's go, Noivern!" Out pops a humanoid bat creature who's ears look like speakers. Sunset pulls out her Pokédex. Noivern, the Sound Wave Pokémon. The Pokédex said. If you give a treat to this Pokémon, it will gladly join your team. "Aggron, return." Sunset said as she makes another decision. "Avalugg, back to action!" Avalugg came back. But, Drasna was quick to attack. "Noivern, use Supersonic." Noivern screeched at Avalugg. It was bashing itself on the head. This got Sunset nervous. "Avalugg, snap out of it!" Avalugg is still thrashing about it. Drasna gave a command. "Noivern, Super Fang!" Noivern dived into Avalugg. Luckily, it snapped out of its confusion. Sunset quickly reacted. "Avalugg, use Blizzard!" Avalugg blew a fierce snowstorm at Noivern. Being a dragon and flying type, Noivern quickly succumbed to the cold, and fainted. "Noivern is unable to battle." The kendo warrior announced. "Avalugg wins. The winner of this battle is Sunset Shimmer from Canterlot City." "YEAH!" Sunset cheered. "We did it!" Sunset rushed over to hug Avalugg while Drasna recalls her Pokémon. "Congratulations, Miss Shimmer." Drasna praised. "You have won honorably. With my defeat, you have earned your chance to face the Pokémon Champion." The former bully was still in shock. She couldn't believe that she defeated all of the Elite Four. The next morning, Sunset is outside of the building as Albert points to a magnificent stadium. "That stadium is where you'll face the champion in a full six on six battle." Albert explained. "There's a village near the stadium where you can rest and prepare yourself. You'll meet the Kalos Region champion at that village. This way, you'll know who you're up against." Sunset shook Albert's hand. "Thank you for your hospitality." "You're welcome. Good luck in your final battle. You will have four days to get ready." Sunset Shimmer heads for the village so she can prepare herself for her destiny. "I hope you'll be watching, Sunny Starscout and Izzy Moonbow." Sunset said to herself. "A battle like this will probably be shown to the world." End of Chapter 51 Pokémon Quiz Answer Okay, everybody. If you said that the Temporal Pokémon is Dialga, you're right.