ILTEP

=Indigo League of Texas in El Paso=
Anyone mentioned here pertains to the PKMN2000 universe, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
The Indigo League of Texas in El Paso (or ILTEP for short) is the state of Texas' Pokémon premier league where trainers in Texas come to test their abilities as a trainer and probably become a legend themselves. Founded on April 1, 1997, this organization is highly distinguished with other leagues, including the highly elite National Pokémon League and New York's Sapphire League (NYSL). Notable members of the ILTEP are Ame Soria, Leila "Marsh" Harris and the Elite 4 (Yua Soria, Joshua B, Jerry V, and Mint.) Despite having a great competitive reputation to the nation, it also has it's own secrets.
== History ==
ILTEP is a Pokémon state league of Texas, often funded by sales of tickets to their matches, concessions or sponsorships.
Not much is divulged about ILTEP, other than it was founded on April 1, 1997, the founders of it are also unknown but it is assumed they (or multiple people) are at the higher ranks of ILTEP, meaning we probably don't even see them much anyway. The ILTEP started out humbly, setting up small matches for trainers by reserving football stadiums in the city. They wouldn't officially be recognized as an affiliate of the Gym Challenge Association until 2003, which was when the final 8th gym was built in Fabens, Texas. When ILTEP was recognized as an affiliate of the GCA (Gym Challenge Association), they would choose the University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) Don Haskins Center as their home stadium, with ILTEP wanting to use the Don Haskins Performance Hall for matches, but due to its insufferably small size and occupancy limit, matches are held in the university’s Sun Bowl, a much larger venue with a large open field that’s usually used for the university’s football games. When ILTEP chose this venue, they would temporarily close the football field, forcing home games for UTEP to be played at a stadium located downtown. ILTEP would spend a large undisclosed amount of money COMPLETELY renovating the ancient stadium, being met with criticism due to its significance to the city and skeptics questioned where the money came from to build such a big stadium this state-of-the-art. ILTEP paid out of pocket to add a retractable roof that would be used in the event of inclement weather, upgrading seats, expanding the walkway isles, adding equipment, lighting, smoke machines, and some decorative lighting but their most expensive addition was the protective energy shield that prevents hazards from injuring the audience. This only strengthened the doubt skeptics of ILTEP had, including Yua herself. 
The requirements to be an affiliate required 8 gyms for trainers to battle their way to get to the state's respective League, in this case, 8 gyms needed to be built for ILTEP to be it's own state league championship, when it was founded, there was only 4 in Texas since Texas was the state in the US that had little interest in Pokémon related activities at the time, meaning trainers who wanted to go pro had to complete the gym challenge in another state that had its own league.
=== Under the Table ===
ILTEP has had some controversies throughout the years, but they have some secrets they wish to keep that way for a very long time. In 2017, a challenger came around into a match, she didn't speak, she didn't show her face. Many trainers have come around concealing their identities, either because they were LARPing (live action role playing), they were edgy, or the more common reason, to hide their identity in case they lose the first match and this was the case for this challenger. She wasn't paid much attention too, until she punched through the Elite 4 with little effort. ILTEP officials curiously observed the match as this stranger destroyed their trainers, many officials started placing bets whether this challenger would make it to the Champion: and she did. Many placed even higher bets that she wouldn't win the Champion match: and she did. Everyone was shocked about who the hell this asshole from God-knows-where, America and ILTEP eventually found out: her name was Leila Harris. Since Leila won, she had to become the new champion but there was a small problem hindering the process: she was a runaway from Miamisburg, explaining why she chose the name "Marsh," covered her face, and didn't speak. Since harboring her with the knowledge that she was on the run, if anyone found out, ILTEP could land themselves in extremely hot water but they also needed to honor that Leila was the new champion regardless. Top league officials had a meeting, and they made their decision: they would keep Leila and respect her wishes: refer to her as Marsh, let her conceal her identity and not have her speak until she was defeated. Anyone who knew Leila's real identity were bound by non-disclosure agreements, including the Elite 4. 
== ILTEP Guidelines ==
ILTEP, unlike other leagues across the United States, has its own set of unique rules that must be allowed. Aside from the usual rules, below are their own custom rules.
=== Rules ===
==== Mutual Trash Talk ====
In an ILTEP match, the exchange of trash talk between two trainers during a match is allowed (it is actually encouraged), as spouting shit about your opponent can keep someone from being anxious during matches, alleviating stress. Cursing in these mutual exchanges of shit-talk is allowed, but using racial slurs or derogatory terms are forbidden. Another rule is that these trainers should not be heard cursing by the referee, because if the referee can hear them, the audience can hear them. If a trainer is heard cursing loud enough, they are given a small foul, but no penalty.
==== Sucker Punch Victory ====
A sucker punch victory is a method of winning that is frowned upon by others. The way to win in this manner is for one trainer to attack their opponent's Pokémon while its trainer is distracted. While someone could still win in this manner is legal, the consequences of doing such a scummy action are a Nuzlock, or a penalty. This Nuzlock restricts the usage of stat boost items and if the trainer manages to make it to the Champion, the trainer can only use two Pokémon.
=== Equipment ===
During ILTEP matches, trainers are required to wear an ILTEP hat and uniform (that they pay for and customize themselves) during matches. Aside from this, trainers (and anyone who is on the playing field in general) must wear special devices on their person to protect them from the unpredictable nature of Pokémon battles, these are personal protection energy shields (PPES) which protect them from anything that could possibly hurt them during a match, considering the fact that the average ILTEP Pokémon battle involves varying degrees of hazardous shit, including but not limited to flying debris, water, fire, electricity, poison, sharp objects and this fucking list could literally go on and on. If a trainer is struck by anything, the shield will protect them and send the energy of kinetic objects by evenly sending down to the ground to avoid the trainer from falling down. Trainers are also required to wear either special contact lenses or glasses (whichever they prefer) that are designed to reduce the chances of a trainer having a seizure (even if the trainer isn't an epileptic) from the show of flashing lights that is the average psychic Pokémon attack. (Trainers are required to have a standard medical examination in case they may have something that could be affected during a Pokémon match) 
If anyone is hurt during these matches, they signed a waiver. If you, as an audience member, are worried you might get hurt, don't worry, there is another, much larger shield protecting the audience as well that is also designed to reduce the strength of flashing lights. You also agreed that you could get hurt when you bought the ticket anyways.
== Trivia ==
* ILTEP was originally named Premier League of El Paso.
* ILTEP has really good lawyers.
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