The Winner Is...

**Beginners' Bracket** is the tenth chapter of Pokemon Legacy.

## Plot

[It was the next day as everyone filed into the arena to watch the semi-finals and later finals of the Beginners’ Bracket. Erin had approached Daniel after yesterday’s match.]

Erin: Since you beat me, you better win the entire thing, Daniel.

Daniel: I plan on it!

[Erin nodded and headed off to her seat as Daniel joined his housemates on the bleachers towards the front of the field for quick access on and off. The board started to randomized as the first match of the semi-finals was Mason versus Daniel.]

Mason: Of course….

[The duo stepped onto the field and got ready for a battle. Daniel sent out Pikachu while Mason sent out Rockarou.]

Rotom Drone: Ready? Battle begin!

[Rockruff used Rock Throw with Pikachu using Electro Ball. This continued until it was obvious that Pikachu was in a losing battle. Pikachu tried to use Thunder Wave, and while he was successful, he took too much damage and was knocked out. Daniel subbed in Poliwag to finish what Pikachu started. Poliwag used Water Gun while Rockarou used Bite. This back-and-forth was quicker than the last. Rockarou started to feel weak as she started to wobble. A leg bending at the knee shifting her body downward.]

Mason: If you need to tap out to rest there’s no shame in that, Girl!

[Before a response happened, she fell to the floor.]

Mason: Alright, you’ve earned a nice long rest Girl. U.F.Oe! It’s probing time!

Daniel: Poliwag, you need a rest too, Growlithe, your moment has come!

Mason: Holy shit, I might win this. Spark!

[Growlithe used Ember and U.F.Oe tried to Supersonic in response. Both attacks hit their target which made Growlithe stumble a bit. Growlithe broke through the confusion to land a final Ember on the Magnemite. Mason sent out his Exeggcute to replace his fallen Pokemon.]

Mason: Growlithe is weakened, Egg Brigade. We can do this.

[Exeggcute landed a final blow with Confusion, making Daniel send out his Poliwag. Both trainers command Hypnosis causing both Pokemon to fall asleep.]

Mason: I did not see that coming… hindsight I should have used Leech Seed first.

[The two boys had to wait for one of their Pokemon to wake up first. The Exeggcute started to twitch in their sleep. Poliwag snored as a huge bubble came out of their nose. The bubble popped and the noise from it woke up Egg Brigade.]

Mason: Let’s do it, Mega Drain!

[Poliwag wouldn’t wake up and was knocked out from the super-effective move, giving Mason the win.]

Mason: Well Daniel, look at it like this. At least you made it to Semi-Finals. That's something to be proud of.

[Another loss, but this time there weren’t any benefits to it. Daniel looked sad as he recalled his Pokemon.]

Daniel: Poliwag, you deserve a nice rest. Well, it was a nice battle, we both did our best.

[Both boys made their way back to the stand as the screen selected the last semi-finals match.]

Mic Master: The final semi-final battle will be Goh versus Venus! The winner will move on to face mason in the finals!

[Goh and Venus made their way to the pitch. Venus sent out Steenee while Goh sent out Cubone. Venus took the offensive with Razor Leaf as Goh tried to slow it down with Mud-Slap. This went on for a while, but the counter did not last as Cubone was knocked out and switched in for Raboot. Raboot used Flame Charge and knocked the Steenee out, as Tyler the Tyrunt came in. Raboot used Double Kick making Venus switch out for Clefairy to avoid a super effective move.]

Venus: Wasn’t expecting a super-effective move… Don’t worry, Pixie! We got this!

[Pixie tried to use Sing, but Goh used Flame Charge’s speed to dodge the soundwaves. Pixie got in close and Sweet Kissed, Raboot making Goh switch out for Tentacool. Tentacool went for Poison Sting and Pixie went for Pound. Tentacool then used Water Pulse as Pixie used Sing. Tentacool fell asleep which made Goh switch out for Raboot.]

Goh: Don’t think you can win this by stalling me with status moves, Venus!

[Raboot used Flame Charge to get his speed stat back up, as Pixie went for Sweet Kiss. Raboot moved too quickly making it hard for Pixie to land the Sweet Kiss. Pixie was switched out for Tyler who used Ancient Power landing on Rabbot as well as getting the stat boost. Goh thought to himself, it wasn’t looking good for him. Tentacool was asleep and Raboot was against a boosted Tyrunt. He pressed his hand to his chin to think.]

Goh: Raboot, return!

[Goh called back his Pokemon and forfeited the match. He deemed there was no way he could win with his Pokemon’s current conditions. It was better to save them the harm than put them through battling a losing match. Isaac was in the stands screaming his lungs off.]

Isaac: THAT’S WHAT YOU GET!

[Daniel and Mason held Isaac down as he was getting a bit too rambunctious with his movements. Goh simply walked off the battlefield as the on-field Nurse Joy healed both their Pokemon.]

Mic Master: With that, Venus Aphrodite and Mason Shade will be your first-year bracket finalists! We will take a quick hour break before that match.

[Daniel and Isaac went to get food leaving Venus and Mason to talk amongst themselves and the other first years they had come to know as their friends.]

Mason: Thank you everyone for the matches, we promise not to make the final match a boring one. We owe you that much. I didn’t imagine I’d even make it this far…

Venus: Thanks, Mason. I honestly didn’t think I’d make it this far either.

Mason: Guess we shouldn’t undersell ourselves then huh?

Mic Master: Now for the final match of the beginners’ bracket! Mason Shade and Venus Aphrodite, please make your way to the field!

[The two got up and made their way to the field and wished each other luck on the coming battle. The Rotom Drone got into position as its face started to count down from five. When it reached one, Mason sent out Rockarou and Venus sent out Pixie.]

Venus: Just like we thought, Pixie use Sing!

Mason: Shit, Rockarou use Rock Throw as a shield!

[Rockarou used Rock Throw, but it did not block Sing like planned. It lulled Rockarou to sleep as Mason switched her out for U.F.Oe.]

Venus: Sweet Kiss, Pixie!

Mason: Two can play at the game! U.F.Oe use Supersonic!

[The two attacks collided as both Pokemon became confused.]

Mason: Double stack status with Thunder Wave!

Venus: Attack with Pound!

[Both broke through the confusion and landed their intended attacks. Pixie was now confused and paralyzed, making this a tough fight going forward for her. Mason went for Gyro Ball as Pixie used Pound. Pixie was hit by Gyro Ball and her own attack in the confusion. The Magnemite attacked again, overwhelming the Clefairy and knocking her out. Venus rushed to Pixie and picked her up as she walked back to her spot, she sent in Tyler.]

Mason: U.F.Oe, return! Egg Brigade make haste!

Venus: Trying to keep the type advantage on your side, I see...

Mason: Leech Seed, him, Egg Brigade!

Venus: Use Bite!

[The boosted Bite from Tyler’s Strong Jaw ability did a number on Egg Brigade even with recovered Leech Seed health. Mason recovered more of that health by using Mega Drain. Tyler used Biote in response making it an even match. With another trade-off of the same attack, both Pokemon were knocked out.]

Venus: it’s all up to you, Princess. You can do it!

[Venus sent out Princess and Mason sent out U.F.Oe. The Magnemite used Thunder Wave to paralyze Princess who was able to use Rapid Spin. The next turn a Spark was fired as Princess was paralyzed. Venus winced a bit as she saw the yellow static on her Pokemon. Venus bit her lip, she didn’t know if she would be able to beat Mason.] She went for Razor Leaf, but with a final Gyro Ball, Princess was knocked out.]

Mic Master: We have OUR winner!!! Mason Shade from Hoenn!

[The crowd went wild as confetti was fired. A podium was pushed out as Mason was placed on top, then Venus, then Daniel, who managed to beat Goh in a loser's match. After it was all over, the group headed to their dorm for a small gathering to celebrate. Mason was trying to interact with people, Isaac was seething with rage towards Goh, Venus was relaxing as stress left her body, Goh was annoyed at Daniel, Ooze was just happy to be around everyone, Wallaby was being awkward, and Erin was taking photos with everyone.]

## Major Events

* The first years finish their tournament.

## Characters

### Main Characters

* Daniel Flint
* Mason Shade
* Venus Aphrodite

### Supporting Characters

* Ooze
* Willaby
* Goh
* Erin
* Isaac Laudren

### Pokemon Used

* Egg Brigade (Exeggcute, Mason's)
* U.F.Oe (Magnemite, Mason's)
* Rockarou (Rockruff, Mason's)
* Raboot (Goh's)
* Tentacool (Goh's)
* Princess (Steenee, Venus's)
* Tyler (Tyrunt, Venus's)
* Pixie (Clefairy, Venus's)
* Poliwag (Daniel's)
* Pikachu (Daniel's)
* Growlithe (Daniel's)