Beginners' Bracket (Legacy)

**Beginners' Bracket** is the tenth chapter of Pokemon Legacy and aired on March 26th, 2023.

## Plot

[All registered first-year students were on the battlefield The four main characters, as well as a few familiar faces like Goh, Ooze, and Erin. There was one new face in the group. The screen showed all eight beginners’ profiles as it started to randomize the first battle. The first face shown was Mason Shade. Mason’s opponent was then randomized to Ooze.]

Mason: A rematch! Hopefully, he won’t go easy on me.

[The two battlers made their way to the field as a Rotom Drone explained the rules of the match. The boys shook hands before going to their sides of the field.]

Rotom Drone: This will be a 3 v 3 match. The victor shall be whoever knocks out the other 3 Pokemon first.

Ooze: This won’t be easy like last time.

Mason: Good, it better not be.

[Ooze sent out their signature Pokemon, Alolan Grimer as Mason sent out Egg Brigade. Mason went for Confusion which had no effect on Alolan Grimer as she was a dark type. Alolan Grimer took advantage of this and used Poison Fang which did a lot of damage plus it poisoned Exeggcute. Mason went for Leech Seed hoping he could sap enough health to keep living, but it wasn’t enough as Alolan Grimer used Bite which took out Exeggcute.]

Mason: What the… well played. U.F.Oe on the double and use Supersonic!

[The move landed, but Alolan Grimer still used Bite taking a lot of U.F.Oe’s health. The Leech Seed came in and sapped away some of Alolan Grimer’s health giving it to U.F.Oe.]

Mason: Let’s double whammy her with Thunder Wave!

[It landed, but Alolan Grimer still pulls through landing a Bite. Mason called for Gyro Ball as Alolan Grimer resisted it. The confusion ends on her as she used Bite, it nearly took out U.F.Oe until the Leech Seed kicked in. Spark was used by the Magnemite as Alolan Grimer used Harden. Leech Seed sapped the rest of her health as she was knocked out. Ooze returns her to her Pokeball with a smile as he sent out Torracat, the evolved Litten he had gotten thanks to Mason. Torracat used Ember out speeding Magnemite, knocking it out before it could counter. Mason sent out his last Pokemon, Rockruff. She used Rock Throw which hits and takes about half of Torracat's health. However, Ooze had taught him, Double Kick, as it landed twice, taking Rockarou to a 1/4th of her health.]

Mason: Rockarou, no matter what happens, I’m proud of you. Keep using Rock Throw!

[The last Rock Throw was enough to take Torracat out as Ooze sent Cutiefly in as his last Pokemon. After three failed Stun Spores and two of three Rock Throws landing, the match ended with a win for Mason. This win would push him into the Semi-Finals of the Beginners’ Bracket. The boys shook hands as they went back to the group to watch the rest of the quarter-final matches. The screen started to randomize the next match as it selected Isaac and Goh for the next battle. Isaac frowned, he recognized Goh’s name but had no idea what his team would be like nowadays. Both boys made their way to the field and took their places.]

Goh: Go, Raboot!

[Goh sent out Raboot as Isaac sent out Leaf. Raboot used Double Kick taking a lot of Leaf’s health as Leaf used Tackle. Isaac panicked and switched out to Anhu who Countered a Flame Charge which was enough to knock Raboot out. Goh sent out Tentacool as Anhu was switched out for Leaf. Leaf used Tail Whip but was knocked out by a Poison Sting. Isaac cursed under his breath as he sent out Anhu again. Anhu tried to Counter, but it wasn’t enough as on the next turn Anhu was knocked out. This left Isaac with one option, Needles. Isaac tried to Sand Attack Tentacool, but the ability Clear Body stopped him.]

Isaac: Needles, return. I forfeit the match. This is a losing battle.

Mic Master: What's this? Isaac Laudren of Johto has claimed a forfeit! Giving the win to Goh from Kanto!

[Isaac walked off the battlefield irritated. Guzma’s Pokemon and deal locked him into only two viable Pokemon. Goh’s team was a perfect counter to everything he had, making the battle one-sided as hell. His anger festered as he walked home, intending to spend time alone since he wouldn’t be needed in the tournament further.]

Mic Master: Let’s see who our next matchup will be!

[The randomization happened again, selecting someone named Willaby. His opponent would be, Venus.]

Venus: I guess I’m up…

[Venus made her way to the battlefield where she met Willaby. Willaby was a lean kid around the group's age. He had messy red hair, he was wearing a white T-shirt that just had comic sans font ‘dog’ written across it. His cargo shorts were a nice black color and his shoes were bright red canvas. He also sported a nice green jacket.]

Willaby: I’m putting the Willaby guarantee on this battle. Go, Frogaider.

Venus: Ok! Show them what you can do, Princess!

[Venus’s Bounsweet jumped onto the field ready to go. Frogadier used Lick as Princess used Razor Leaf.]

Willaby: Return! Croagunk, Poison Sting!

Venus: Quick, Return! Tyler, go!

[Tyrunt was placed in as he is hit with a Poison Sting. Croagunk was ordered to switch it up with a Low Kick. Tyler was ordered to use Ancient Power. Croagunk kicked apart the rocks as he landed on Tyler’s head.]

Venus: Quick, use Bite on his leg!

Willaby: Shit, return! Frogadier, come on out and use Water Pulse!

Venus: Tyler, you switch out too! Princess, tag in with Razor Leaf!

[The Water Pulse and Razor Leaf collided and made the area sprinkle a little bit. Wallaby changed tactics and used Quick Attack. He was able to hit a Quick Attack but was hit with Razor Leaf. Frogadier was pushed back as he returned fire with Water Gun. This was countered with another Razor Leaf as a bright light flashed the battlefield, blinding the trainers and the viewers.]

Venus: Huh?

[Princess began to spin. Princess’s white bottom area grows larger as two pink stems pop out of it becoming her legs. Her head becomes a bit elongated and skinnier as it became her upper body and a white head popped up. Her green top sprouted into two big green leaves becoming ponytails. Bounsweet had evolved into Steenee.]

Willaby: Frogaider, return while they are distracted!

[Willaby sent in Tadbulb instead and countered an incoming Razor Leaf with Spark. Princess used Rapid Spin and Tadbulb used Mud-Slap. The result was mud going everywhere. Some got on Venus, but she ignored it. The last time she lost focus on an important battle, she lost. Princess went for Razor Leaf as Tadbulb used Spark, and both attacks hit their target. Willaby switched out again for Croagunk to go for Poison Sting. Tyler switched in Biting the Poison Stings away. Croagunk came in close with a Low Kick. Tyler bit Croagunk’s leg again, but Croagunk used his other leg to use Low Kick with a cleaner shot. Tyler held on and used Tackle, Croagunk Low Kicked again, resulting in Tyler fainting. Venus selected her final Pokemon, Pixie. She called for a Sing which slowly lulled the Croagunk to sleep. Willaby thought to himself about a strategy and decided on one quickly. He did not opt to return Croagunk and opted to wait out the sleep. Pixie used Pound as Croagunk snored away. Willaby calmly waited. Another Pound was used which was enough to knock him out. Willaby calmly recalled his Pokemon and sent out his starter instead.]

Willaby: Don’t worry, Frogadier. We can still do this! Water Pulse!

[Pixie went for Sweet Kiss, and the resulting attacks ended with both Pokemon confused. With Pixie confused, Venus switched her out for Princess who used Razor Leaf and knocked out Frogadier. Willaby immediately replaced him with Tadbulb and used Tackle. Princess countered with Rapid Spin and the two attacks deflected each other. Willaby called for another Spark hoping it being a STAB move it would be enough to make the match a 1 on 1. Princess went for Razor Leaf and both attacks exchanged damage, unfortunately, it was enough to damage to knock out Princess. Venus sent out Pixie and used Sing.]

Willaby: A little mean considering you already have the advantage in health. Tadbulb pull through and wake up to use Spark!

[Venus continued with Pound as Tadbulb slept, eventually coming to a defeat. Willaby calmly returned his Pokemon and walked away.]

Mic Master: There you have it folks! Venus Aphrodite will be continuing to the semi-finals!

[Venus returned to her seat as the next match was randomized to Erin versus Daniel. Daniel excitedly made his way to the battlefield and greeted his rival with a smile.]

Daniel: It’s about time we faced off again!

Erin: They told me I wasn’t allowed to film this battle myself, but that won’t stop me!

[She turned to the Rotom Drone that was filming the battles.]

Erin: Hello all my lovely viewers! Let’s get a victory we can Basculin. Hmmm, maybe that one needs some tweaking.

[Erin sent out Cinder while Daniel chose Poliwag, his newest member and the perfect counter to Erin’s starter Quilava. Cinder used Flame Wheel to get the battle started.]

Daniel: Put it out with Hypnosis!

[The Hypnosis missed as it was unable to hit the hidden body of Cinder within the flames. Once Flame Wheel hit, Erin switched out for Alolan Geodude.]

Erin: Let’s get charged up with Spark!

Daniel: Poliwag, return! Pikachu tank the Spark and redirect it with Electro Ball!

[Hernando used Smackdown on Pikachu. Pikachu continued with Electro Ball and Hernando with Smackdown, this would lead to a standoff with Pikachu being noticeably weaker. Pikachu stayed in trying to do chip damage but eventually fell to Smackdown. Daniel sent in Poliwag and went for Mud Shot as Hernando kept going with Spark. Eventually, one final exchange of Mud Shot and Spark resulted in a double knockout. This made Daniel send in Growlithe and Erin, Bi Bi Birdie. Bi Bi Birdie went for Echoed Voice while Growlithe went for Ember. This went back and forth until eventually Bi Bi Birdie was knocked out and Erin sent out Cinder once again. Cinder went for Quick Attack, as Growlithe sent a barrage of Bites. Cinder was bit and switched to Flame Wheel while stuck in their mouth. The fight went back and forth until a final Bite made it a very close victory for Daniel.]

Mic Master: With that Daniel Flint of Oreburgh City advances to the semi-finals! This is looking to be a very interesting year for the first years!

[Daniel and Erin shook hands as they exited the field. Daniel met back up with his housemates. They all smiled as they looked forward to facing each other in the semi-finals.]

[A man in a chair was drinking from a glass as someone handed him a tablet. On the tablet, he saw Isaac using Wimpod. Upon seeing the Wimpod, the rage in the man leaked as the glass shattered in his hand spelling its contents and glass shards onto the carpet below him.]

## Characters

### Main Characters

* Daniel Flint
* Mason Shade
* Venus Aphrodite
* Isaac Laudren

### Supporting

* Ooze
* Willaby
* Goh
* Erin

### Minor Characters

* Mic Master
* Isaac's Father

### Pokemon Used

* Alolan Grimer (Ooze's)
* Egg Brigade (Exeggcute, Mason's)
* U.F.Oe (Magnemite, Mason's)
* Torracat (Ooze's)
* Rockarou (Rockruff, Mason's)
* Cutiefly (Ooze's)
* Raboot (Goh's)
* Leaf (Eevee, Isaac's)
* Anhu (Riolu, Isaac's)
* Tentacool (Goh's)
* Needles (Wimpod, Isaac's)
* Frogaider (Willaby's)
* Princess (Bounsweet>Steenee, Venus's)
* Croagunk (Willaby's)
* Tyler (Tyrunt, Venus's)
* Tadbulb (Willaby's)
* Pixie (Clefairy, Venus's)
* Cinder (Quilava, Erin's)
* Poliwag (Daniel's)
* Hernando (Aloan Geodude, Erin's)
* Pikachu (Daniel's)
* Growlithe (Daniel's)
* Bi Bi Birdie (Trumbeak, Erin's)

## Trivia

* Willaby was a character made short notice based on a close friend as well as PM7