********* Pokemon, Asylum of the Damned Chapter XLVI Saga XI- The Pokemon League Saga Chapter I- Preparing for the League ********* With Parasect, Primeape, Ampharos and Donphan at his side and Skarmory and Mantine gliding lazily in the air around him, Tom was just outside the tall red building which granted admittance to the Pokemon League. With Pokemon League one and a half weeks away, the once crowded building was now nearly desolate, save for the same receptionist and a few other trainers looking for last-minute registrations. Moments after Tom and company crossed the threshold to the building, a familiar voice said, "Hey there Tom!" "Hey Jen," Tom said without following the direction of the voice with his eyes. A moment later, Jen appeared at his side. "A little late huh?" she asked, "And what happened to your face?" "You'd never believe me if I told you," Tom muttered. "Whatever," Jen shrugged. "Where's Porygon?" "Damaged," Tom said, "Pretty badly too." "Oh," Jen said in concern, "Will he be alright?" "Should be," Tom said, "in about a month." "What the hell did you do?" Jen gasped. "Got into a fight with a Pokemon from hell," Tom said. "What about your other Pokemon?" Jen asked. "Machamp, Dodrio, Pinsir, Houndoom and Kangaskhan... they were all taken out too." "By that one Pokemon?" Jen asked, "No way!" "Yes way," Tom said gravely, "And they're not faring any better than Porygon." "Will they be okay?" Jen asked worriedly. "In a month with Porygon," Tom said. "You're lucky they weren't killed," Jen said. "Um, so are you going in?" Tom asked, quickly changing the subject. Jen brushed her short black hair with her hand. "Of course I am," she said. "Why're you here then?" Tom asked. Jen shrugged again. "Just wandering around," she replied. "Well I've still got to register," Tom said, starting to turn around to walk to the counter. All of Tom's Pokemon quietly cheered. "Didn't you already?" Jen asked, stopping Tom. All of Tom' Pokemon quietly groaned. "No, I had to get one last badge," Tom said. "Okay then," Jen said as she turned for the door, "See you in Pokemon League." ****** After registering, Tom sat down on a bench at Tower City Central Park and pulled out the handbook that the registrar had given him on the rules of Pokemon League. With the Pidgeys and Spearows chirping merrily in the air, Tom settled down and began to read. *** SECTION ONE: TOURNAMENT SYSTEM The Pokemon League is crafted into a tournament system, with each round of ten advancements brandishing its own conditions. Note that each trainer will be provided a headset which they can use to communicate with the other trainer. Round One: A three-on-three battle set for two falls. Only one Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at one time. Field is either Rock, Grass, Water or Ice. Round Two: A three-on-three battle set for two falls. Only one Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at one time. The trainer cannot switch Pokemon in the middle of a battle. Field is either Rock, Grass, Water or Ice, however not the same field as in Round One. Round Three: A three-on-three battle set for one fall. Only one Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at one time. The field is either Rock, Grass, Water of Ice, however not the same field as any of the previous rounds. Round Four: A three-on-three battle set for three falls. Two Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at the same time. The field is the only field not previously experienced by the trainer. Round Five: A six-on-six battle set for four falls. Only one Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at the same time. Round Six: A six-on-six battle set for four falls. Only one Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at the same time. Round Seven: A six-on-six battle set for four falls. Two Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at the same time. Round Eight: A six-on-six battle set for six falls. Only one Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at the same time. Round Nine: A six-on-six battle set for six falls. Only one Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at the same time. Round Ten: A six-on-six battle set for one fall. Only one Pokemon of each trainer may be on the field at the same time. After successfully winning the tournament, a Trainer may then, if he or she wants, to face the Elite Four. If the trainer is successful again, then he or she may opt to challenge the Pokemon League Champion for the Pokemon League Championship.* *Note: This system is currently under review. Changes may occur. *** The last statement caught Tom's attention. "Changes?" he asked himself, "What kind of changes? This is a perfect system," he thought with a grin, "A system I'm going to beat!" -End *************