"I don’t know where these supposed Elite get off adding another secret round, but I’ll beat that guy, whoever he may be, anyway," Eevy tried desperately to calm herself, "I still wish I knew who he was."

"Ah, you’ll do fine," Sooney waved at her so she’d turn around and go back to the battle, "You can beat anybody, hands down."

"Whatever," Eevy turned to face the arena, "I’ll let you choose first. You may need the advantage."

The un-named someone laughed a bit, "Or so you would believe. Go, Buusutaa."

"Pokemon number 136. Flareon. The Flame Pokemon. Fire type evolution of Eevee created with Fire Stone. Gender…Female. Height…2’ 11". Weight…55.0 pounds. When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature could soar to over 1600 degrees. It stores some of the air it inhales in its internal flame pouch, which heats it to over 3000 degrees. It fluffs out its fur collar to cool down its body temperature, which can reach 1650 degrees. Breeding Group(s)…Ground. Overall Status…OK. Hit Points…260. Attack…280. Defense…140. Special Attack…220. Special Defense…250. Speed…140."

"All right. Now there’s a challenge! I’ll choose you! Jolt Ball!"

"OK now, Buusutaa. Let’s take this now and be done with it. Go and use Ember attack, now!"

"Go, Lovo! Use your Agility now!"

The burning Embers hit the floor and sat red and fiery as the Jolteon jumped away. The Champion nearly fell over at how fast the opponent was. He totally avoided even a speck of that attack. The Flareon shot the Embers again, this time catching Lovo’s back leg ever so slightly. Lovo tumbled away and jumped forward, tackling the Flareon away.

"Go, Buusutaa! Take Down attack!"

"Go, Lovo! Thunder Wave attack, now!"

The electricity lashed into the so-called Buusutaa, causing her skin to crawl painfully. Eevy cheered wildly, thinking that was the finishing blow for the Flareon challenging her, but she was wrong.

"Here, Buusutaa!" the Champion called, throwing a glass bottle down to the field, "Take this!"

The bottle exploded as it hit the floor, sending glass everywhere. A yellow cloud of powder billowed up around Buusutaa. It was Paralyze Heal. Eevy nearly suffocated from the gasp she let out, not realizing that kind of thing was even allowed in Prisma Hall battles.

"Medira!" Eevy spun around, "Throw me the medicine bag!"

"Always bossing me around," Medira muttered as she grabbed the bag and threw it in Eevy’s direction, "Happy now?"

"Elated to an extent. If you play with tricks like that, so do I!" Eevy let a bottle of Potion loose with Lovo healing up, "Let’s do it, Lovo! Go and use Quick Attack!"

"Good choice!" he gave a cruel laugh, "Go, Buusutaa! Quick Attack it right back!"

Both Pokemon Quick Attacked into each other with all their power, shoving the other away. As they charged for the second time, Lovo played a trick. Just before he hit, he jumped up and over, tumbling down the Flareon’s back with ease, as Jolteon are a bit smaller than the average Flareon. Buusutaa made a tearful face as Lovo chomped down on her tail. She took off into a pained sprint around the arena, yelping and yowling at the Jolteon teeth embedded in the tip of her tail. She finally flailed enough that Lovo let go. Buusutaa tripped and fell face first to the floor, grunting angrily.

"Well," the Champion reached to his belt, "I must admit that’s quite the little Jolteon you have there, Minor Mistress Hikoboshi."

"Minor Mistress? Oh yeah. I forgot about that," Eevy snickered, "I could be a Gym Leader!"

"That’s just dandy," Morty rolled his eyes, "Just imagine what Pryce and Claire will think of that. Not to mention that ego filled Surge and that Whitney-bitch."

"Who cares?" Eevy asked, totally seriously, "Once I win this, they’ll be calling me Mistress! Let’s go! Send your next Pokemon!"

"Get in there, Eefui! If you beat me, I’ll be calling you Mistress."

"Start practicing! Dexter! Analyze!"

"Pokemon number 196. Espeon. The Sun Pokemon. Psychic type evolution of Eevee achieved when tamed in the morning or day. Gender…Female. Height…2’ 11". Weight…58.0 pounds. It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions. By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move. Breeding Group(s)…Ground. Overall Status…OK. Hit Points…260. Attack…150. Defense…140. Special Attack…280. Special Defense…210. Speed…240."

"All right! This is gonna be good! Go, Lovo! Thunderbolt now!"

"Eefui! Use Iron Tail attack!"

The Champion smiled wide as his Espeon charged forward, suddenly spinning and slashing her forked tail across the Jolteon’s face. Eefui was bigger than Lovo, and therefor packed more of a punch when throwing her weight into her attacks. Lovo rolled away with a shriek as Eefui sat calmly, giving an Espeon laugh.

"That was cruel!" Yuu-Yuu jumped.

"Hey! Not so rough! He’s only a baby!" Beth stood up.

"That’s enough!" Eevy ordered, "They’ve been through worse! Sit down!"

Lance was sitting with his elbows on his knees and his chin in his hands, "She’s never gonna do it," he whined, "She’s going to lose, I know it."

"Would you shut up?!" Luri barked, "She’ll do what she’s meant to, all right? Just keep telling yourself that!"

"You were absolutely great, Lovo. Return and take a good rest. Now it’s time for you! Moon Ball!"

"Great job, Eefui. Don’t let the type difference get to you. Go in for a Swift attack, right now!"

"Don’t fall for Swift attacks, Yovo! Use your Faint Attack, now!"

Eefui stared blankly at where she had been planning on firing her Swift attack, but there was no Umbreon there. She looked left, blinked twice, looked right, blinked twice and then let her head fall sideways in utter confusion. A sudden slam in the back sent her skidding forward on her chest and chin. Her back end flopped down with a puff of the sand that lightly coated the floor. She stood up and shook off, spitting out a bit of silt.

"Great Faint Attack, Yovo! Really good! Now go in for a Pursuit attack!" Eevy cheered.

"Eefui! Turn around and use Quick Attack, now!" the Champion was sending orders to his Espeon in a frantic attempt to get the Umbreon away.

Yovo bolted forward with a sharp growl. Eefui stepped back, preparing to attack, but Yovo connected first, ramming into her and shoving her back. Poor Eefui stepped away again, not even attempting to attack the growling Umbreon. Yovo lunged and cracked Eefui in the forehead, tipping her away. She tumbled backwards, back feet swinging over her head as she slipped to a stop in front of the viewing box.

The Champion made thoughtful noises, "Hmm…" he muttered, "All right. Good battle, Eefui. Return."

"Doing great, Eevy! You can do it!" Morty cheered, "Come on, sis!"

"Go, Sandaasu! It’s your turn now!"

"Dexter! Analyze!"

"Pokemon number 135. Jolteon. The Lightning Pokemon. Electric type evolution of Eevee achieved with a Thunder Stone. Gender…Female. Height…2’ 07". Weight…54.0 pounds. It accumulates negative ions from the atmosphere to blast out 10,000-volt lightning bolts. It concentrates the weak electric charges emitted by its cells and launches wicked lightning bolts. Every hair on its body starts to stand sharply on end if it becomes charged with electricity. Breeding Group(s)…Ground. Overall Status…OK. Hit Points…260. Attack…150. Defense…140. Special Attack…230. Special Defense…200. Speed…270."

"Let’s go, Yovo! Use Agility, now!"

"Go, Sandaasu! Use Thunderbolt attack, now!"

The Thunderbolt tore forward at twice the speed of Lovo’s, making it literally impossible to avoid. Yovo let out a sharp shriek at the double powered Thunderbolt tore through him. The attack cleared, leaving Yovo panting in the middle of the arena for a moment before shooting straight up in pain and toppling to his side.

"Ah!" Eevy shrieked, "You were great, Yovo. Better return."

"How about your next Pokemon?" the Champion asked after a deep laugh.

Eevy gave a dark looking scowl, "Fine," she enunciated, "I choose you! Flame Ball!"

"Simple victory. Go, Sandaasu! Use a Quick Attack!"

"Don’t let him say that! Go, Zovo! Use a Take Down attack, now!"

Zovo bolted to the side, avoiding the Quick Attack. He slammed to the side, back-tackling Sandaasu with a Take Down sized slam. Sandaasu skidded backwards before charging in at full speed with a Tackle attack.

"Watch out, Zovo. Use your Fire Spin!"

The Fire Spin wrapped forward, spinning wildly around Sandaasu and halting her movement. Sandaasu stepped away, trying to avoid the attack, but she didn’t have much luck, as the fire completely surrounded her. Zovo burst through the fire and rammed Sandaasu head-on. Sandaasu rolled away and skidded to a slightly dirt-puffing halt. Eevy heard light growls coming from the Champion’s seat.

"Getting a bit agitated, Champion Master?" Eevy snickered, "Boohoo-hah," she laughed wildly, "Next Pokemon!"

That time there was a true growl, "You played well, Sandaasu. Return now. And now it’s your turn! Shawaazu!"

"Dexter! You know the drill!"

"Pokemon number 134. Vaporeon. The Bubble Jet Pokemon. Water type evolution of Eevee achieved with a Water Stone. Gender…Female. Height…3’ 03". Weight…64.0 pounds. Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin that is often mistaken for a mermaid's. When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours. It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water. Breeding Groups(s)…Ground. Hit Points…380. Attack…160. Defense…150. Special Attack…240. Special Defense…240. Speed…160."

"All right, Zovo! Let’s keep this up! Use your Quick Attack!"

"Don’t even let them try it, Shawaazu! Use Water Gun!"

The water rushed forward, slamming into the oncoming Zovo. Zovo rolled away and took a stand, running in for the Quick Attack he was told to use. Another stream of water roared towards him, throwing him away like a Poke’Doll. He toppled away, rolling over and over again until coming to a dead stop on the corner of the arena. Eevy inhaled a short breath as Zovo let out a few short whimpers before slipping into unconsciousness.

"Oh, Zovo!" Eevy cried before turning back to the battle, "You did great and I'm really proud. Return!"

"Come on now," the Champion laughed a bit, "Next."

"This one is the one I know can take you out! I choose you! Sun Ball!"

"Good choice, good choice," the shadowed Champion nodded once or twice, "Go, Shawaazu! Ice Beam attack!"

"Sovo! Let’s do it! Go in with an Agility!" Eevy shouted, speaking out loud.

Sovo tore forward, aiming for an unannounced Quick Attack after use of his Agility. He plowed Shawaazu head-on, bouncing her away like a basketball. The Vaporeon fought to stand and ran forward, pushing Sovo away with a Skull Bash. Eevy growled once as Shawaazu hopped away with a snort. Sovo was still not willing to give up. He stood his ground and twisted forward, whacking his tail across Shawaazu’s face with a Contact Tail Whip. Shawaazu stepped away cringing as Sovo shot his Psywave straight for her. Shawaazu rolled backwards and skidded to a stop with the Champion half-growling in his seat.

"Next to last Pokemon there, huh Champion Master?"

He let out one quick huff, "Yeah. Go, Burakkii! I choose you!"

"Dexter! Read it!"

"Pokemon number 197. Umbreon. The Moonlight Pokemon. Dark type evolution of Eevee achieved when tamed during the night. Gender…Female. Height…3’ 03". Weight…60.0 pounds. When agitated, this Pokemon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores. When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to glow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby. Breeding Group(s)…Ground. Overall Status…OK. Hit Points…320. Attack…150. Defense…240. Special Attack…150. Special Defense…290. Speed…140."

"All right now, Sovo! Don’t let her intimidate you! Go in for a Tackle attack!" Eevy yelled, "You can do it!"

"Go, Burakkii! Use Pursuit attack, right now!" the Champion ordered.

Sovo didn’t even have the chance to move. Burakkii charged forward and slammed Sovo head on, sending him away with an annoyed shriek. Sovo stood up and growled, but got a sudden burst of pain from a surprise, behind the back, Faint Attack. He fell face first to the floor, giving a slight growl before going out.

"You did great, Sovo. Return! Now it’s time for you, Rain Ball!"

"Go, Burakkii! Take that runt out with Bite attack!"

"Contact Tail Whip, now!"

Burakkii roared forward, ducking Novo’s swinging tail. Novo looked overly annoyed and surprised as Burakkii shot into him and latched onto his ear. He let out a sharp yelp and bounced into the air. Burakkii dropped and stepped away as Novo bolted around the arena, wailing wildly for his poor bruised ear. Eevy made a totally embarrassed face as Novo sat down and started crying.

"Oh my geez," she rubbed her temples, "My Vaporeon’s such a chicken. What a total embarrassment."

"Pathetic. Go, Burakkii! Use Take Down attack!"

"Novo! Use Quick Attack, now!"

Novo pounced forward, still whining a bit, and slammed into Burakkii’s oncoming Take Down. Novo flopped away, giving a different pitched shriek with every bounce. Burakkii lunged in for another surprise Faint Attack, sending Novo into angry Vaporeon scream. Burakkii back-flipped away, standing tall and staring at that thing Eevy called a Vaporeon.

"You tried, at least. Return, Novo!"

"One more to go!" the Champion teased, "Good luck!"

"I won’t need it," Eevy’s eyes narrowed, "Now! Time for the heavy hitter! I choose you! Star Ball!"

The Poke’Ball broke open with Vovo launching from it and hissing wildly. Lance and the Elite stepped away from the window at the sight of the growling Evolution Pokemon. The Champion stood up and backed off of the edge of the podium and Eevy let out a shrill laugh.

"You’re the one who’s gonna need luck, now! Move in, Vovo! Time for an Iron Tail attack!"

"Burakkii! Use Cut attack!"

Burakkii charged, swinging her claws wildly. Vovo raised his Steel-coated tail, crashing it into Burakkii’s claws. Burakkii’s face turned painful as Vovo spiraled for a close quarters Skull Bash. Burakkii was hit in the stomach, flying away and sliding backwards on her side. She let out a sharp yelp as the Champion’s posture shortened.

"Well done, Burakkii. Now it’s time for the final match! I choose you! Iibui!"

Eevy inhaled a short breath at the sight of an Eevee standing across from her, "No need for Dexter," she swallowed, "We can do this, Vovo. All we have to do is try."

"OK, Iibui. This is the last match. Whoever wins is Champion. We will do this and do this together. Go, Iibui!"

"This is it, Vovo. I know you can defeat that Eevee. You’ve dealt with a lot worse. Let’s do it! Go, Vovo!"

"Agility, now!" both trainers ordered.

Both Eevee zipped forward, taking off in a full-blown sprint. Lance was back at the window, heart pounding faster than ever. Luri was quivering by the right of the window and Will was standing back a step and just shuttering now and then. Jason was too busy staring at one certain person sitting up against the wall to be watching the match. Morty was thoroughly awake and standing with crossed arms and retaliating posture. He’d never gotten this far and was just waiting for an Eevee to fall; whether his sister’s or the Champion’s, he wasn’t sure. Medira was sitting with her knees at her chin, swallowing hard almost every second. Mizu and Beth were each attached to one of Eusine’s arms with the poor guy drooping between them. Sooney and Yuu-Yuu were eyeing the match intently with Ash, Misty, and Brock standing straight up, trying not to go wild. Tracey had given a pencil to Pikachu and he and his yellow rodent pal sat gnawing on them. Lisle was too petrified to move and sat shaking next to Morty’s feet while Skiff sat fingering the Poke’Ball containing his Farfetch’d.

"Come on! Let’s do it, Vovo! Keep up that Agility!"

"Agility doesn’t win matches on its own," the Champion shook his head, "Go, Iibui! Use Quick Attack!"

Iibui ran for Vovo, but by the time she reached his original position, Vovo was gone. He was already at the other end of the arena, making a super speed U-turn to come flying back at her. The Champion snorted at the sight of Eevy giving an ever-so-apparent smile.

"What’s the grin for?" he snapped.

"Nothing," she said with a purely retaliating tone, "Just imagining your defeat. Now, Vovo! Time for Agile Focus Energy!"

"Iibui! Use Tail Whip!"

Vovo stood and took the tail smacks without hesitation. Eevy scowled a bit as Vovo started buckling under the pressure. She felt a sharp sting on her left shoulder as Iibui smashed harder at Vovo’s side. Knowing this was only a fraction of her friend’s pain caused her to move on to step four of her plan.

"All right now, Vovo! Let’s go for a Rage attack, now! Charge to full blown power!"

"Iibui! Use Skull Bash attack! Stop it before it can charge up!"

Vovo zipped away, sending Iibui into a top-like spin. The Champion’s Eevee plunked to a stop, looking a bit dizzy, but shook it off. She stood up and watched Vovo tear around in front of Eevy. Eevy stomped her feet apart, causing sprouts to shoot from the floor. The Champion seemed to gag at that, then realizing he had no chance.

"Now, Vovo! We finish this! Take it out with Agile Rage Quick Attack! Full power assault now!"

All that came after that was an Eevee’s deep roar and then another Eevee’s sharp shriek. Iibui went flying away, letting out an assorted set of pitches in cries, whines, whimpers and grunts. She stood up shakily, panting heavily and covered in sweat-soaked fur. She made it a point to growl once before charging in for a Quick Attack.

"What?!" Eevy nearly choked, "How’s it still going?!" she noticed something at its waist, "A Focus Band. All right then. One last time, Vovo! Use your Take Down!"

Vovo ran forward, slamming into the slowly running Iibui and sending her sailing backwards. Iibui came to her finishing halt at the other end of Prisma Hall, whimpering something into the rocky ground as the Champion fell to his knees. Eevy twitched and quivered excitedly before spinning and bursting.

She flailed in excited twitterpation, "I did it! I really did it! Vovo! You rule!"

Her brother flew onto the field and plowed her, "You won! You’re the new Champion!"

While that group flocked to Eevy in celebration, Lance and the Elite flopped to their chairs in half happiness and half utter displeasure, "Well," Will breathed, "She won."

"Yep," Jason muttered, "She sure did."

"Now what?" Luri mumbled, "Congratulate or head to depression?"

"I don’t know!" Lance slammed his head on the wall as the other door, coming from the Champion’s seat, opened, "Hi," he murmured.

The Champion ignored him and continued down the main steps, "Well done," he kept walking and was soon in the light, "Champion Mistress Hikoboshi."

"Woah," Skiff nearly suffocated from his short, inhaled breath, "You battled him?"

"Bazan Kratos," Beth snapped a quick picture, "Wow."

"President Kratos," Eevy twitched, "I had no idea. I’m so sorry!" she remembered the snide comments she burst out with, "Oh man! I’m SO sorry!" she shrieked wildly, "Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry!"

"Calm yourself," Kratos waved his hand at her, "The Champion and I are always on equal grounds. We share the same plain of command."

"Ah, that’s good," Eevy sighed, "You train Eons, sir?" then she realized how dumb that sounded and struck an embarrassed face again.

"Yes, I do. And so do you," he turned to the viewing box, "Get out here!"

"Do we have to?" four separate whines came from inside.

"Care to try?" Kratos stepped out of the way.

"Who? Me?" Eevy looked puzzled.

"You’ve got to learn someday."

"Lance, Luri, Jason, Will! Out here now!"

Morty nearly keeled over as the Elite 4 filed down the stairs, "Wish I could do that…"

"Meet your new Champion," Kratos pointed to Eevy, "Champion Major Mistress of Eevolution Evangelina Chenoweth Hikoboshi."

*^~^**^~^*

Johto, Kanto, Hokubu, Nanka and even the Orange Archipelago echoed with phone calls from one to the other. Gym Leaders seeing the front page news hounded each other with chatter about a new commanding Mistress.

"Can you believe she beat Lance and Draco?" Daisy blabbed at Jasmine.

"Impossible!" Jasmine bugged, "Draco’s super strong!"

"I know!" Chuck nodded at the phone, "And what about Dewgong?"

"She must train super Pokemon," Danny nodded at the phone.

"To come that far? I bet!" Bugsy agreed.

"There’s no way she really beat Kratos, is there?" Whitney questioned.

"She must have," Luanna commented, "If she didn’t how’d she get in?"

"Do you think she’ll challenge us?" Sabrina muttered.

"I certainly hope not," Blaine shuttered.

"We dealt with her once," Grahaem swallowed, "She creamed all twelve of us."

"I heard she’s Morty’s sister!" Violet blabbed, "Is it true she started, like, just this year and won anyway?"

"I thought his sister didn’t train Pokemon," Drake sounded as if speaking with a blank face.

"It most certainly is and yes she does now!" Erika answered, "She defeated my sister and I met her then. She is Mortimer Hikoboshi’s sister."

"I’ve known her for years," Taylor said in his usual evil tone, "Determined is the only word."

"Cute if ya’ ask me!" Caino snickered.

"Well, we didn’t," Konohana snapped.

"What if she does challenge us?" Pryce pondered.

"Ah, who cares?" Claire sneered, "I can take her down any day."

"Yeah, right," Rei laughed, "She beat me! How could you beat her?"

"Any of us here in Johto could," Falkner added, "We’re tougher than you think."

"Not as tough as Eevy," Shurdi shook his head, "She’s good."

"Is she as strong as the paper says?" Janine questioned.

"Sure is!" Surge blared, "I’ve seen her in battle! She’s one good kid!"

"She defeated all of us," Brice sounded reluctant to talk, "She’s a strong battler."

"She defeated Ash Ketchum!" Hoover burst.

"Ash Ketchum?!" Rudy blurted, "No way!"

"Yes way!" Jenna shouted, "She mashed him on the Forest Field!"

"That’s, like, way bad!" Lily shivered.

"No fake!" Sissy jumped, "Ash beat me!"

"Me too!" the entire group chimed.

*^~^**^~^*

Eevy stood on the roof of Rainbow Mansion, staring off into the City and thinking of just what she had coming now that she was Champion, "Well," she turned to her brother, "Looks like I came as far as you. Just as I said I would right after I beat Jenna."

"Farther," Morty snickered, "You kicked butt out there in Prisma Hall."

She sighed heavily, "All the Gym Leaders are coming for my induction into the Elite Archives. Johto, Kanto, Hokubu, Nanka and the Orange League will all be here. Most probably not too thrilled."

"Ah!" he waved his hand at her, "I’ll just tell ‘em to lay off my baby sister!" he threw his arm over her shoulder and turned her around to walk back inside.

"Call me your baby sister and I’ll slug you right in front of all your peers!" she retaliated snottishly.

"All right. My kid sister."

"Morty…"

"My sister of lesser age?"

"Don’t be a jerk!"

"OK, OK! Just my sister."

*^~^**^~^*

Eevy was just walking past the door to one of the sitting rooms on the ground floor when she heard voices from the other side of the door. She slowly peeked in and then went right in, not even startling the Elite 4, who were focused on their Pokemon.

"You were all so wonderful today," Luri scratched her Sneasel’s chin and patted her Dewgong’s head as her Kingdra, Jynx, Cloyster, and Nidoqueen stood around her, "Mom would be proud."

"I’m sorry you guys got all muddied up," Jason ran a brush over Sapphire’s back while looking around at his Seadra, Forretress, Electrode, Scizor, and Gengar, "I know you don’t like it."

"Sorry I didn’t praise you too much earlier," Will rubbed his Xatu’s break and glanced proudly at his Kadabra, Mr. Mime, Hypno, Girafarig, and Alakazam, "You all did great and I’m very pleased with all of you."

"You ladies were great this morning," even Kratos was sitting there, holding his Eevee and looking at his Flareon, Jolteon, Vaporeon, Espeon, and Umbreon, "Congrats on a job well done, even if we didn’t quite win."

"You guys battled perfectly today," Lance sat in the corner, leaning back on Draco who was laying behind him, and smiling at his Gyarados, Charizard, Aerodactyl, Dragonair, and second Dragonite, "You’ve done the Dragons proud."

Eevy looked between the five groups and couldn’t hold back the grin she acquired. She’d always thought the Elite 4 cared about only winning and keeping opponents at bay, but they loved their Pokemon so much. Luri was just like her mother; she cared more about raising them the right way than winning every time. Jason knew just what his Pokemon wanted and just when they wanted it. Will could sense his Pokemons’ feelings and never hesitated to make feel cared for. Lance was as gentle with his huge Dragons as Eevy was with her tiny little Eevolutions. And Kratos loved his Pokemon like family and even spoke to them as humans. This wasn’t what Eevy had expected at all.

She moved across the room, nodding to Luri and Jason and Will as they nodded to her, and sat down by the wall between Lance and Kratos. Kratos smiled with a quick wave and Lance grinned and winked at her. His Dragons snickered and he turned away, grumbling at them to mind their own business. Eevy snickered and reached around her back, pulling her Poke’Balls off and tossing them forward. The Ovos looked around, then looked back at Eevy, eyes shining and smiling wide. Eevy smiled and opened her arms.

"Come here, boys," her Pokemon ran to her and rubbed against her, "I’m so proud of you, my boys. So very proud," she buried her face in Zovo’s fur as her eyes watered, "Thank you, boys. Thank you so much!" everyone stopped as Eevy started crying as she sat there holding her Pokemon, "I have never been prouder or happier in my entire life, boys. You did this for me, and I love you for it. I will never forget this. You all worked so hard, and battled so bravely, and did so well. At the party tomorrow, the credit will go out to you, boys. All of it. I love you!"

Each Ovo cried out and moved closer as the Elite 4 and Kratos stared. Such an outward display of affection was unheard of with past Champions, but Eevy didn’t even hesitate. Luri’s Kingdra nudged her arm, attracting her attention as she put her arm around his chin and leaned him closer, praising him again. Sapphire put her chin on Jason’s right shoulder, cuddling with him as he stroked her mane. Will’s Xatu pecked and nibbled at his sleeve until he finally conceded to rub his beak again. Dragonair weaved her way around Lance’s arm, looking him dead in the eyes and then Headbutting him playfully before her Master scratched her ear-like wings. Iibui leaned up and licked her master’s chin, and Kratos pulled her closer, thanking her and smiling. Still, Eevy remained huddled in between her Pokemon, oblivious to the power she had taken on and the power she would soon face.

*^~^**^~^*

"She won," Raikou sighed, "She’s done very well."

"You prepared her nicely," Suicune nodded, "Good job."

"Well done, Raikou," Entei admitted, "But, there’s still that tidbit problem named Peter."

"Yes, but I have a feeling his actions may prove beneficial in their own odd ways."

"Beneficial?!" Suicune and Entei bugged with Suicune continuing, "Are you insane?!"

"No. Well…Maybe, but still. There’s something he’ll do that I have the inkling will cause things to turn out more good than bad."

"And what may that be?" Entei questioned.

"We shall see, Entei. We shall see."

Notes
@_@ Don’t ask. I don’t know any more than you do. I know this surprised Corrector9Yui, but rainflower played twenty questions three times over until she guessed it was Kratos. I don’t have the slightest clue anymore…But HURRAY for Eevy!

Florido/Feraligatr (Male)
Lvl-69, HP-225, Atk-195, Def-185, Sp.Atk-143, Sp.Def-149, Spd-155
Item-Quick Claw, Exp-334887
Water Gun, Bite, Slash, Hydro Pump
From: Crystal