"ugggghhhhh...........huh?", Umbreon muttered, waking up from his sleep.
Umbreon sat up from his bed and looked out the window. It was still nighttime. He then looked at the clock, which read 1:03 A.M.
Just then, Umbreon began hearing something coming from down the hall from his room. Sounded like some kind of thumping noise, though it sounded really muffled, yet easily audible.
"What the hell is that?", Umbreon muttered, getting out from his bed.
Umbreon walked down the hall towards where the noise was coming from. He then realized that it was coming from Jolteon's bedroom. He walked over to the door and pressed his ear to it. He heard a loud, repetitive, thumping noise that sounded like it was coming from a bed.
"What in the world........", Umbreon muttered.
"Ugh......Umbreon......what are you doing??", Eevee asked, walking towards Umbreon.
"Oh, hey Eevee. Why don't you asked Jolteon that?", Umbreon asked.
"What's that noise?", Eevee groaned, walking towards the door.
"I don't know.......he's probably......I don't know.....", said Umbreon.
"Hey, Jolteon. What the hell are you doing in there?", said Eevee, tapping on the door.
There was no response.
Eevee then opened the door, and saw Jolteon, jumping on his bed in a brightly lit bedroom.
"Jolteon, what the hell are you doing?!", said Eevee.
"Sorry, Eevee. I just can't sleep! Tomorrow is the tournament, and I just can't wait to fight! I can hardly contain myself!", said Jolteon excitedly, while still jumping on his bed.
"Well can you take your excitement out in the daytime?! It's 1 in the morning!", said Eevee.
"Alright, alright! Sorry Eevee.", said Jolteon with a smirk.
"I'm serious, Jolt! Go to sleep!", said Eevee.
"Yeah man, you woke me up! And it was on a night I wasn't even having a nightmare.", said Umbreon.
"But guys, I can't go to sleep! I'm way too excited!", said Jolteon.
"You better go to sleep right now or else I'll make you go to sleep.........permanently!", said Eevee angrily.
"Fine, fine! Ok, goodnight!", said Jolteon, getting under the blankets.
"What I thought.", said Eevee before leaving the room.
Umbreon shut the door.
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"You sure seem excited, Jolteon!", said Flareon.
"You bet your bucket, I am!", said Jolteon.
"That's not even a saying......", Flareon replied.
"It was in a Tobuscus video.", Jolteon muttered.
"So, how's this gonna work again?", Eevee asked.
"Basically it's gonna start with a battle Royale, and the 16 standing move to the round of 16, then it goes to 8 in the quarter finals, it's basically like the World Cup.", said Jolteon.
"We're hoping that all 8 of us make it through, and we have a plan for it.", said Vaporeon.
"All 8 of you? Like you and Glaceon, Sylveon, Leafeon, and Espeon?", Eevee asked.
"Yeah. We think it's for the best that we all stick together.", said Jolteon.
"Well, if you think it'll get you ahead, go for it. Speaking of which, Flareon, you finally ask Glaceon out yet?", Eevee asked.
"Not yet, but I have a plan for that.", said Flareon.
"A plan for that?", Eevee asked.
"Yeah! I think it's a pretty good one in fact.", said Flareon.
"Alright then, tell us!", said Vaporeon.
"Ok, so after the tournament, I'll go up to her while no one's around. Maybe congratulate her on how well she may have done, and then ask her out a date to maybe like Bonefish or Red Lobster or something.", said Flareon.
Everyone else at the table looked unimpressed.
"Flare, that's kinda........", Umbreon muttered.
"It's a bit basic, don't you think?", said Jolteon.
"How is it basic?!", said Flareon.
"You don't just ask her out and take her to a seafood place! You gotta start a good conversation with her and steer the conversation into asking her out! Everybody knows that!", said Jolteon.
"Come on! I thought it was great!", said Flareon.
"Oh, don't worry, Flareon. No matter the plan, I think you'll still manage to win her over. Just don't mess up the first date. We all know how ice types can get with fire types. I mean, did you remember the fight between the Vulpix Twins on my 8th birthday?", said Eevee.
"Oh, don't remind me. I still remember when one of their tails literally broke through the TV!", said Vaporeon.
"Yeah.....that TV got destroyed worse than FuturisticHub's channel.", said Eevee.
"Well whatever! Flareon, just remember! You are her are already on good terms, so please be careful to not mess things up.", said Umbreon.
"Oh, don't worry Umbreon. I'm confident that this will all work out greatly! Just you wait!", said Flareon.
"Speaking of which, I can hardly even wait for the tournament!", said Jolteon.
"Yeah. You made that clear last night!", said Umbreon.
"Oh yeah, sorry about that, by the way.", said Jolteon, putting his paw behind his head.
"Just remember Jolteon, if something like that happens again, I will send you to Aunt May.", said Eevee.
"Got it!", said Jolteon.
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At School.....
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Umbreon glanced over to the side to make sure Golisopod wasn't anywhere. He then placed some of his stuff in his locker. Once he was done, he glanced behind him, and saw Sylveon standing behind him.
"Hey Umbre!", said Sylveon.
"Oh, hey Sylveon. How's it going?", Umbreon asked.
"Oh, I'm great! Can you believe the tournament is today? It feels like it was just yesterday that we heard about it!", said Sylveon.
"Yeah. Time just flies, doesn't it?", said Umbreon.
"OMG, it totally does. It makes me think back to when I first evolved. It feels like it wasn't too long ago, even though that was 3 years ago.", said Sylveon.
"Yeah....uh, by the way, you and the others have memorized the plan, right?", said Umbreon.
"Yeah! We're all gonna give it everything we've got!", said Sylveon.
"Awesome. Just don't let anyone else know about the plan, OK?", said Umbreon.
"Oh, uh.........about that........", Sylveon stuttered.
"What? What do you mean by 'about that....'?", said Umbreon.
"Sup, babe.", said Boltund, walking up to Sylveon and putting his paw on her shoulder.
"Oh, hey Bolty....", Sylveon replied, smiling and kissing him on his cheek.
"Hey, whatcha guys talking about?", Boltund asked.
"Oh nothing....just the plan and the tournament.", said Sylveon.
"Wait what? Sylveon?! You told him about the plan?!", Umbreon exclaimed, almost yelling.
"Yeah.....that wasn't a problem, was it?", Sylveon shyly asked.
"*sigh*, no......if it's only him, it's ok.......", Umbreon replied.
"Yeah man, you ain't got nothing to worry about. There's no need to yell.", said Boltund.
"Sorry......", Umbreon replied.
"Aye, just for the record, y'all got yourselves a decent plan, and I'm all for it. Just uh.......make sure you follow through with it.", said Boltund.
"Oh, uh......thanks?", said Umbreon confusingly.
"Well babe, I'm off to class. See you at lunchtime?", said Boltund.
"Oh yeah, totally! I'll be looking forward to it!", said Sylveon.
Before the two parted, they exchanged a 7 second-long kiss before Sylveon leapt towards Umbreon.
"Ok then.....let's just hope no one else hears our plan.", said Umbreon, glancing over behind him at Boltund.
"Something wrong, Umbre?", Sylveon asked.
"Nothing......I just have this feeling.......and I don't like it.", said Umbreon, still looking at Boltund.
"I assure you, it was only him. No one else.", said Sylveon.
"Ok then.......", Umbreon replied before the two walked off.
Boltund walked down the hall and stopped in front of the storage closet door. He walked over to the door and opened it, stepping inside.
He then pushed beside a large box tucked away in the corner, revealing a large hole in the floor. Inside the hole was a ladder leading down. He climbed down the ladder and landed in a small, dimly lit room.
"About time you showed up.", a deep voice from behind him said.
Boltund turned around, and saw the 4 bullies, Golisopod, Drapion, Druddigan, and Tropius eyeing him down.
"Calm down, I came as soon as I could. It's a bit risky coming here, you know?", said Boltund.
"Right, anyways, so what's the situation?", Drapion asked.
"Well I have some bad news. Umbreon knows that Sylveon told me about their plan.", said Boltund.
"You don't think he's on to us, do you?", said Tropius.
"Nah. Just as long as he doesn't get too suspicious, which I don't think he will, I think we'll be OK.", said Boltund.
"Knowing he's a dark type, he probably will get a bit more curious.", said Druddigan.
"Which is why I'm using Sylveon as my personal shield. She wouldn't want Umbreon getting all worked up about me, and if he does, I can easily convince Sylveon that he's just a desperate loser trying to ruin our relationship.", said Boltund.
"Wish that could just happen right away.", said Golisopod.
"Don't get too worked up, big guy. You don't want your blood rage form coming out again. If that happens, everyone in the school will be nothing but piles of flesh and organs.", said Boltund.
"I'm saving that for the tournament. With much more time and nowhere to run, I could easily slice and dice all those Eeveelosers easily.", said Golisopod.
"Yeah, and we'll also be able to get rid of all the other losers.", said Tropius.
"No. We need to focus on getting rid of the Eeveelosers.", said Golisopod.
"And why should we do that?", said Drapion.
"Because we know how strong they all are, and if their plan works, we won't have as easy of a chance at winning.", said Golisopod.
"I guess that makes sense.", said Tropius.
"Alright then, so it's settled. We make sure they don't make it past the Battle Royale, and we take care of the rest of the round of 16, and eventually have one of us win. It's full proof.", said Boltund.
"Yeah!", said Drapion.
"Oh, this is gonna be fun....", Golisopod muttered.
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The moment was finally here. The stadium was packed to the brim with other Pokémon, ready to see the show. Above it, however, was a giant blimp that was parked outside the stadium.
"Wow.....honey, isn't this the greatest thing ever?", Ms. Glaceon exclaimed, stepping onto the blimp.
"Yeah, never seen a blimp this big before, or this roomy.", said Mr. Jolteon.
"You can fit like an entire Wailord in this place!", said Eevee.
"Hey, there you guys are! Glad you could make it!", said Drampa.
"Oh, indeed Drampa. Thanks for inviting us, by the way.", said Ms. Glaceon.
"Pleasure's mine. Make yourself at home in here.", said Drampa.
"Question though. Who's Karl?", said Ms. Glaceon.
"Ok, dad! We found the snacks below deck!", said Smoliv as him, Dragonair, and Masquarain entered the blimp with the boxes.
Suddenly, Smoliv stopped walking and dropped his box as he looked over at Eevee.
"Woah.......who is she........", said Smoliv, looking lovingly at Eevee.
"I think that's an Eevee, Smoliv.", said Masquarain.
"Oh yeah, I'm pretty sure that the boys' little sister. Heard she's an absolute badass too.", said Dragonair.
"Wait, she's the one that beat up Golisopod?!", said Masquarain.
"I'm pretty sure, yes.", said Dragonair.
"Damn......", Masquarain replied.
Just then, Smoliv started to walk over to Eevee.
"Smoliv, what are you doing?", said Dragonair asked.
"Ima see if I can try to get a date with this girl.", said Smoliv.
"Oh my lord.....", said Dragonair, slowly starting to slither towards Smoliv, only to be stopped by Masquarain.
"Let him go, sis. He's chosen his side.", said Masquarain.
"Fine.....", said Dragonair.
Smoliv approached Eevee, who was sitting down looking at her phone.
"Hey, sup there, Eevee?", said Smoliv, causing Dragonair and Masquarain to cringe.
"Huh? Oh, hi! You're one of Drampa's kids, right?", Eevee asked.
"Yeah, that's right. The best one too if I don't say so myself.", said Smoliv.
"Really?", Eevee said, sarcastically.
"Totally. Anyways, that's beside the point. Waddaya say after this, we go get some grub, you and I?", said Smoliv, inching closer to Eevee.
"Grub?", said Eevee.
"Oh, you know what I mean.", said Smoliv.
"Yeah, I think I'm gonna pass. Thanks though.", said Eevee.
"Oh, come on. Just one date? I swear, you won't regret it.", said Smoliv.
"Yeah sorry, I'm kinda seeing someone else. Someone more........electric.....yeah....", said Eevee.
"Oh, you into electric types? Well I mean, I know some electric moves!", said Smoliv.
"Really?", Eevee said with a smirk.
"Yeah. Watch. I can do an electro ball.", said Smoliv, getting into position.
He started charging up at attack, making it look like he was about to use Electro ball.
Eevee watched at the attack grew and eventually fired, but not as an electro ball, but rather, a small spark ball that only lasted a few seconds.
Smoliv stuttered his words as Eevee layed back in her chair.
"Wow, that was more disappointing than Lunchly.", said Eevee.
"Oops, uh, can I try again?", Smoliv nervously asked.
"Oh, so you wanna go down the KSI route?", said Eevee.
"Well I-", said Smoliv.
"I wouldn't recommend it, bud.", said Eevee.
"Oh come on, just plea-", said Smoliv.
"Smoliv, get your dirty thoughts off my blimp. I got some more guests coming aboard and I want this place spotless by the time they arrive.", said Drampa.
"Wait, more? Who?", Dragonair asked.
"Meh, just the siblings of one of Jolteon's friends. Got a couple of them.", said Drampa.
"Wait, you don't mean-", said Eevee.
"Oh, speaking of which, here they come now.", said Drampa, pointing to the opening.
Suddenly, a large group of Pikachus entered the blimp. First it was 5, with each of them having different costumes on (Libre, Ph.D, Rock Star , Pop Star, and Belle). Then, a small Pichu, and then finally a normal-looking Pikachu, who tripped before fully getting on.
"*gasp*, Pikachu!", Eevee exclaimed, running up to her crush.
"For the love of Arceus, Pichu! Lay off the cookies!", said Pikachu.
"You alright there, Pikachu?", said Eevee.
"Ah, Eevee! Hey, how are you doing? Yeah, I'm good, don't worry!", said Pikachu, getting up and brushing the dirt of his body.
"Oh, I'm fine. You uh.....excited for the tournament?", said Eevee.
"Hell yeah! This is gonna be sick as hell! I just hope Raichu doesn't fail in the first round.", said Pikachu.
"Well, I've got 4 brothers, and I'm hoping the same thing for them.", said Eevee.
"Oh yeah. They doing alright?", said Pikachu.
"Oh yeah! Speaking of which, one of them actually had this plan to ask Glaceon out today after the tournament!", said Eevee.
"Really?! Well let's just hope he doesn't suck too badly to show that this guy isn't pathetic.", said Pikachu.
"If he goes up against Golisopod, I'm not even sure if he'll suck poorly. It will just suck.", said Eevee.
"Suck more than Madame Web?", said Pikachu.
"Yeah!", Eevee laughed.
Then, the two got back on the blimp.
"Alright gang, the tournament starts in 5 minutes! We're flying up now!", said Drampa as the doors closed.
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Inside Umbreon's separate cell, where each Pokémon participating was in, waiting for the doors to open to allow entry to the stadium field, Umbreon sat there in the dimly lit room, pondering about both the plan for the tournament, and also if Boltund told anyone else.
"I just don't get it........why am I so paranoid? Man I'm so confused......", Umbreon said to himself as he thought about the endless possibilities.
"Will he tell anyone else? Did he tell anyone else? Did he tell everyone in the school? Does everyone know that we killed a bunch of robots and reduced the Kool-Aid man? Did Sylveon tell anyone else?", Umbreon thought.
"Stop it Umbreon. Why am I getting so worked up over this? I'm a dark type! I shouldn't even be scared of many things like this! We have the type advantages over ghost types for crying out loud!", Umbreon continued.
Suddenly, his thoughts were interrupted when he unexpectedly heard two voices laughing maniacally from behind him.
Umbreon jumped slightly before turning around, revealing there to be two Woobats. One normal, one shiny.
"Ah! What the? Who the hell are you guys?", exclaimed Umbreon.
"Hello there, Umbreon!", the normal Woobat said.
"So, it looks like the tough guy has a huge phobia, huh?", the shiny Woobat asked before the two of them laughed again.
"What?! What are you guys talking about? How'd you get in here? Who are you guys?", said Umbreon.
"Well, let's just say......we're a part of your head, and can see all the fears, angers, feelings that you have.", said the shiny Woobat.
"And in our non-showing eyes, we can see it in you that you're super duper scared.", said the normal Woobat cheerfully before they laughed again.
"Yeah? Well what is it then since the two of you seem so smart?", Umbreon asked angrily.
"You're paranoid of Boltund!", said the shiny Woobat.
"Sylveon's goody goody spit-swapper!", the normal Woobat added, causing them two of them to laugh again.
"Ok then! So what if I am? I'm just worried for the sake of the group!", said Umbreon.
"And you feel the same but greater feeling for your dear friend Sylveon, don't ya?", the normal Woobat asked.
"Sylveon?! Well yes! I'm worried that her cheerful attitude caused her to tell more Pokémon! Why, if I had to guess, I'll say she has the whole school against us! Her and Boltund!", said Umbreon, almost yelling.
"Woah, chill out there, buster! No need to get so worked up about someone else's relationship!", said the shiny Woobat.
The two Woobats laughed again.
"I'm not mad about her relationship! I'm just saying I just have a bad feeling.", said Umbreon.
"Really, cause it sounds to us that you're jealous.....", said the normal Woobat.
"Yeah, like what the readers want to believe!", said the shiny Woobat.
The two Woobats laughed again.
"I am not jea-", said Umbreon before a loud beeping sound came from on top of the door.
It came from a TV screen, which showed Machamp on top of Magnezone, floating on top of a large battlefield.
"Welcome one and all! To the annual Poké Legends High Battle Tournament! That's right, this is the moment we've all been waiting for!", said Machamp.
"Oh crap it's starting!", said Umbreon before turning around to look back at the Woobats, but when he looked, they were gone.
"What the?! Hey! Where'd you go?!", said Umbreon.
"Now, the Battle Royale shall now commence, but first, let's adjust the battlefield!", Machamp exclaimed before the ground started to shake.
Things in the cell began to fall over as everything around Umbreon began shaking. It felt like there was an earthquake happening. Umbreon looked back at the TV screen and saw the field sinking before what appeared to be a large city emerged.
"Oh crap, they didn't do this last year! Last year, it was a forest!", said Umbreon.
"You ever seen a city that sleeps? Well, feast your eyes on this year's battle Royale battlefield!", said Machamp.
"Ah, crap. This is gonna make our plan difficult.", Umbreon thought.
"Now, open the doors!", Machamp demanded.
At that moment, the large iron door to all the cells, including Umbreon's, opened up. Each Pokémon stepped out and walked out into the field.
"Now, let the battle begin in 5......", said Machamp.
Umbreon looked around to see if he could find his friends, but had a tough time looking as his view was obstructed by the buildings and other city things.
"4! 3!", said Machamp.
With the others not anywhere in sight, Umbreon looked for a place to go and hide at.
"2.....", Machamp continued.
He looked over at the giant building and thought about going to the top to look for his friends.
"1!", said Machamp.
Umbreon got in position to run for it as fast as he could. He could feel his heart pumping and adrenaline start to rush.
"GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!", Machamp yelled.