"Long ago, there was a Meowth…" Meowth leaped theatrically onto the stage.
"Kind-hearted and helpful, he was beloved throughout the village…" Meowth mimed supporting an elderly lady, earning amused smiles from the audience.
"A wise elder named Giovanni saw Meowth's potential, teaching him peerless swordsmanship and leadership skills…" With astonishing speed, Meowth carved ice sculptures depicting Elder Giovanni and his disciple Meowth.
"Then one day, he learned that an enemy kingdom was invading his homeland. Determined to protect his people, he set out bravely, clutching a humble wooden sword purchased with coins gathered by the villagers…"
"Yet fate had greater plans: Meowth drew forth a legendary blade embedded in stone. With loyal companions by his side, he defeated a fearsome Arbok, subdued a Koffing who polluted the skies, discovered a sacred artifact, and finally repelled the invading forces…"
"For his unmatched valor, Meowth was crowned king by unanimous acclaim…"
The flawless set, props, backdrop, and most importantly, the narrative itself captivated the entire audience. Jessie's confident narration combined seamlessly with Meowth's spirited acting, earning unanimous praise.
In fact, the only confused spectator was Farfetch'd Dapple, whose head-feathers bobbed uncertainly as a baffling sense of déjà vu nagged at her—though she couldn't quite figure out why.
The judges awarded "Jessilina" (Jessie's stage name) an exceptional 37.6 points, surpassing even Gardevoir's group. Lt. Surge of the Vermilion Gym notably awarded them a perfect 10—astonishing, considering he had scored even Gardevoir's stunning performance a mere 9.
A reporter quickly approached for comment.
After a moment's silence, Lt. Surge replied curtly, "I liked the story."
"Ah, yes! Indeed, only tales that resonate deeply with our hearts can truly move an audience!" The journalist nervously interpreted the intimidating Gym Leader's concise statement.
"Let's hear from Nurse Joy next! Miss Joy, what made you give such a high score?"
Nurse Joy tilted her head sweetly, smiling brightly. "Perhaps because the story was so charming! It reminded me of knightly legends I loved as a child."
"Nurse Joy is adorable as always!" Brock's eyes sparkled once more, completely forgetting about his earlier intentions toward Daisy.
"This guy…" Misty sighed heavily, reaffirming her decision never to introduce Brock to her sisters.
"Clearly, Jessilina's group made an excellent impression. But remember, this is just the first round—the competition is far from over. Let's continue! Up next, please welcome Miss Nami and her Milotic! What will they show us today?"
"Milotic," Nami whispered gently to her partner backstage.
Milotic nodded, effortlessly conjuring a thin, transparent film of water around them, lifting the duo gracefully onto the stage.
"It's time," Nami murmured. With a subtle nod, Milotic elegantly swished its beautiful tail, sending countless bubbles drifting softly into the air.
"Milotic, [SAFEGUARD]!"
The move previously shown in the preliminaries appeared once again—but this time, countless radiant rainbow beams instantly filled the venue, refracting brilliantly through the floating bubbles to dazzling effect.
Unlike other acts, Nami chose no assisting Pokémon. Her intention was clear: to showcase Milotic's unparalleled strength alone. A single Pokémon was more than enough to carry the entire performance.
And Milotic certainly possessed that power!
Nami inhaled deeply. Originally, she planned this finale for the grand championship round. Yet circumstances forced her hand early—frustrating perhaps, but also proof she had fully committed herself!
"Milotic—[DISARMING VOICE]! Sing your heart out!"
As the accompanying music started softly, Milotic stretched its slender neck, its graceful ivory form swaying gently like ocean waves. A breathtaking melody flowed naturally from its mouth—so pure, clear, and ethereal, even listeners utterly devoid of musical sensibility could recognize this as the purest, most beautiful song ever uttered by a Pokémon.
Enchanting, ethereal, mesmerizing… no praise seemed excessive. Each note carried innate magic, settling gently into everyone's hearts.
To seasoned music connoisseurs, every moment was a priceless treasure. Elegant melodies danced through their senses, at once serene like a gently flowing stream, yet vast and powerful like ocean tides crashing fiercely upon a rocky shore, bursting into dazzling spray.
Suddenly, Milotic's melody surged, transforming from gentle ripples into roaring waves, violent and passionate. One after another, higher and stronger notes surged forth relentlessly, crashing against listeners' ears with the unstoppable fury of towering ocean waves, escalating endlessly until finally reaching a soaring climax—and abruptly falling into silence.
The audience gasped, breathless and yearning for more.
In the next instant, Milotic gracefully leapt from the stage floor. The floating bubbles swirled knowingly toward it, forming an immense sphere of water, spinning elegantly around the Pokémon.
The gentle sound of ocean waves filled the venue once again as Milotic resumed its heavenly song. Under the dazzling rainbow illumination, divine harmonies enveloped the auditorium. Countless bubbles swelled and burst into shimmering fragments, reflecting infinite prisms of light off Milotic's scales—a vision akin to a goddess descending to earth.
When the song ceased, the entire audience remained spellbound, unwilling to break the reverie. This Contest had delivered countless moments of awe, leaving spectators continuously touched.
Milotic's voice was incomparably beautiful—even among its species, utterly unique. Reaching such piercing notes, even for Pokémon gifted with enormous strength and lung capacity, demanded extraordinary talent and rigorous training.
Moments later, the judges awarded an incredible unanimous score: 38 points. Achieving such a score at a regional competition would be exceptional even at the Grand Festival in Hoenn.
Indeed, on the Contest stage, Milotic's "Song of the Goddess" had wholly captured every heart present.
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T/N: lmao surge is team rocket so hes like heh of course boss giovanni
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