UBF2010Round03 C Y

I have no clue how the last part of the title is supposed to go. I've re-read the rules and think it's Y, but I've been told I need the B, then someone else says Y. I'm going with my gut since I'm so confused, Im sorry if it's wrong ;___;

Suggestions and Painting by ~ChaosTearKitsune
Sketch/Lineart and Blurb by ~Boussole
Opponents: ~ava---adore and ~Nilla
_{All trainer refs are at the bottom of the Artists Comments!}

Download for the best view, I'm afraid DA might kill the full view. >:

Before I get to the technical points and information, I just really want to say that this round was an amazing opportunity to meet new people, and I'm so glad that I was paired with ~Boussole ! Your style is really refreshing, and I loved being able to paint it, it was awesome! There was a few things I'd never painted before, like the thunder and water (and trying to make the crowd look all vague and stuff) but it was a fun two days for coloring this. I hope I did everyone's characters justice! : ) Go check out ~Boussole's profile, they're a super artist! Even our opponents are. ^^

_{Bou, if you want to say something for the artist comments, just ring me a note and I'll add it ASAP! >V<b}


Blurb
Facing the frigid trial outside the Dome had been difficult, many of the trainers had not successfully made it back from the icy wilderness, but the trial they were facing inside Battle Stadium was even more challenging than they ever could have guessed.

Once the team rosters had been posted, Micah had promptly and politely introduced himself to Persia. She had been incredibly impressed by his courteousness. When she had found out her partner was to be some kid she had set herself up to deal with a gung-who youngster who wanted to take over all their plans. Instead what she got was a pleasantly helpful and cooperative individual. They had been able to chat pleasantly and plan their strategy for the upcoming battle with no difficulty.

It wasn't until they entered the stadium and approached the field that their nervousness set in. The pair knew that they were up against another set of amazing trainers and this would not be an easy battle. Their plan was to strike quickly and end the match as soon as possible.

As their rivals approached the field and sent out their pokemon, Persia turned to Micah and gave him a nod.

"Let's go."
Giving a nod of his own, Micah faced the field waiting for the call to begin.

As the announcer began the trainer introductions, the crowd went wild, everyone cheering for their favorites and discussing the battles that had come before. Soon enough though, the countdown was started and everyone joined in together, screaming, "Three! Two! One! Gooooooo!"

"Bre, go!" Micah shouted, sending out his beloved Umbreon.

"Pip!" Persia echoed, tossing out the pokeball containing her Pikachu.

As the other team released their Fearow and Leafeon, both sides stared each other down, sizing the other up.

In an instant they were off, racing across the battlefield, trading blow for blow. Back and forth the battle raged, each side taking hits and making advances. It was anyone's game and as the battle went on and on Persia and Micah began to worry that their strategy might need rethinking.

Just as the pair was considering changing tactics, the opening they had been waiting for presented itself.

The rival Fearow had flown up high preparing for an aerial attack and in its claws was clutched its Leafeon partner ready to unleash Leaf Blade.

"Now!" Persia shouted, unsure if Micah had noticed the opening. Together the two shouted out their attacks, bringing the other team to the ground.

"Pip, Thunderbolt!"

"Bre, use Swift!"

Unable to avoid the attack, the foe Leafeon released its Leaf Blade, hoping to block the incoming blow. Despite the energy behind it, there simply wasn't enough power to stop the attack from landing.

As the pair took a direct hit, they fell to the ground, their remaining energy used up in the long battle. It was over. There was no doubt the two would not be able to get back up.

As the final results were broadcast over the stadium screens, the crowd went wild. Persia let out a small cheer of her own and pumped her fist. They had done it! They had taken one more step down the road towards becoming the Ultimate Battle Frontier Champion!

Us
Persia
Micah

Rivals
Beck
Lane

For