「𝟏𝟑𝟗」‒ 𝓛𝓾𝓵𝓾 | ルシン

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+ up into the air, crashing down towards Charizard at full force.

Of course, Lu isn’t holding out any sort of hope or relief until they know that they’ve won this heated battle between them both.

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+ recognises.

“Malicious Moonsault! Let’s go, Apollo!”

Malicious Moonsault. A powered-up version of the move Darkest Lariat, and a move that could only be described as something one would see in a wrestling ring; the Incineroar going up to the top ropes and gathering energy before leaping +

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+ of them from fighting their hardest, but still, exchanging words is part of it all.

A small click of the Z-Ring, a grin from Lu, and the confidence exuding from her Incineroar; both trainer and Pokémon were doing a unique dance together, one that any trainer who has travelled in Alola +

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+ of exhaustion and worry. Everything was so tense, and the adrenaline in them was flowing so strongly.

“No matter who wins on this battlefield… I’m honoured to have battled against such a formidable opponent!”

And that was the absolute truth. Of course, compliments won’t distract either +

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+ currently standing… It was definitely down to the wire now. A nail-biting ending. A battle that made the spectators watch on the edge of their seats.

“It’s brave of you to assume that I had no idea what battling was about..!”

Said Lu as she let out a confident laugh, masking the feelings +

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+ “Thank you, Coraline… we’ll see this one through…”

Lu’s voice was so gentle and caring, but it had only lasted for a moment; picking up the final Poké Ball and tossing it with such strength and confidence.

“It’s now or never, Apollo! Let’s end this!”

The health between the two Pokémon +

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+ and Lu’s voice had pulled Red out of his train of thought, encouraging him to fight this through to the very end.

Charizard… Such a tough Pokémon to raise, let alone battle against… which spells trouble for the Bug / Water type currently on the field; going down in just a few moves. +

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+ that’s what made Red’s Meowscarada go down.

…now they’re actually glad they returned Incineroar early on. She knew that something interesting needed to be done, and that tactics had to change a little.

It was down to the wire now. A battle of the ages was happening right here, right now, +

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+ their time to shine on that battlefield, showing off their individual talents.

There came a point where the former Champion’s Golisopod — Coraline — entered the fray, and Lu has quite the history with her growing up; knowing how to do some roughhousing when the time calls for it… and +

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+ tossed a Poké Ball into the air, revealing a very adorable and fluffy Pawmot, ready to fight electricity with electricity… to which that was done successfully!

The battle between the two was intense; one Pokémon goes down, then the other, and vice versa; each member of their teams getting +

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+ few moves!

Still, all they did was laugh, taking the fun aspect from the battle and letting it shine in their personality. Putting on a show during battle is what they do best, after all.

“Don’t worry! I’m just warming up!

Cinnamon, show him what you’re made of!”

Lu spoke aloud as she +

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+ Soon enough, the battle between the two had begun, with Red sending out Pikachu and Lu sending out Rapidash… though, not the usual Rapidash seen in any other region.

However, the Galarian had never expected the raw strength that his Pikachu had; knocking down Cotton Candy in a matter of a +

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+ battlefield with confidence and their prides on the line, all with smiles on their faces and Poké Balls ready to be thrown.

A few kind words were exchanged between the two whilst the announcer was introducing the pair with such enthralling energy, and the crowd was going wild already. +

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+ the Z-Moves that she has available to her, and has explored enough of Lumiose to learn about Mega Evolution, otherwise she probably wouldn’t have come as far as she has due to Dynamax not being an option in this tournament.

The match had soon arrived; both trainers coming on to the +

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+ his name, and she admires him so much.

The Galarian has been doing their homework too. It’s quite common for them to look into the opponent’s Pokémon to form a strategy, knowing that her opponent is probably doing the same.

Thank Arceus Lu has done the Island Challenge and knows all of +

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The second day had certainly been made interesting, especially after the first match between herself and a Champion-ranked trainer from Paldea.

But the day wasn’t done. Not yet, at least. Lu’s next match was one against… perhaps one of the most famous trainers in existence.

Everyone knows +

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+ sense of comfort to anyone who may be feeling a little uneasy. That’s just a part of who she is, really.

And the determination to do his best — along with his teasing remark — truly sent a sense of relief to Lu in both body and mind.

“Guess that fate didn’t make its appearance, huh..?”

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+ this discussion between two trainers.

Lu certainly understood that feeling well. More than well, in fact. It was a daily thing during their reign as Champion… though there have been times now where she hasn’t been recognised.

Still, the Galarian’s presence always seems to bring this +

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“I don’t blame you for thinking that way. I would have done the same, even now; going under the radar until someone eventually finds out…

It kinda brings that sense of peace, even if it is just a temporary feeling.”

A gentle laugh followed, not wanting to be too loud whilst partaking in +

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“Ah, it’s a long story… do you have the time and patience to hear me ramble again..?”

Lu asked, a small head tilt following their words.

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A nod followed, though eager to correct the other from their one-worded statement.

“Former Champion, yes.

I used to be one… not anymore.”

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“Ah, my apologies..!

If someone brings up Pokémon in a conversation, I fear I may not stop talking..!”

A nervous laugh left the former Champion, whose cheeks started to dust a light shade of red out of embarrassment.

“My name’s Lu..! Former Champion of the Galar region.”

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+ accompanying me for a bit? Just to warm myself up.”

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“Okay /dad/, jeez…”

Lu’s only joking with the words she just spoke, evident by the overdramatic and over-exaggerated sigh.

Nonetheless, the former Champion’s hands were placed upon their hips whilst he was mulling over her current condition and how they were faring.

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( andromeda : bestie i’m gonna be in borough market today i can take a picture of that 😭 )

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( andromeda : i’m gonna be in london for most of the day today, so i won’t be here for quite a while

replies will be coming whenever i get the time, or when i feel well enough to write because my stomach has decided to hate me today

please be patient with me 💙 )

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( andromeda : i know it was 😭 )

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( andromeda : @galarchamp.bsky.social oh hello :D )

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( andromeda : @darktypetrainer.bsky.social HELP WE BOTH KNEW THIS LMFAO )

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