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"Riolu snarled, not being heavily effected by the Bite and used Brick Break on Poochyena while he was biting her. "Fine then!" she yelled, throwing Poochyena off. She then formed an Aura Sphere and fired at both Houndour and Poochyena.

Zorua wasn't even present, all the copies having been faked. The real Zorua leapt off the rafters and used Payback on Growlithe from behind.

OOC: Don't worry, Cobalion will set him straight, trust me.

OOC: Well, that's a good thing then.

Growlithe jumped forward to dodge the attack and used Flamethrower to cancel Aura Sphere. She used Aerial Ace on Riolu, being super effective against her.

Poochyena used Dig on Zorua.

Buizel nodded his head and said "Good job you two. You two make a GREAT couple."

"That's quite enough!" said a refined, clear voice. The crowd parted as Cobalion entered the room, going quiet. He walked straight up to the ring. He gave Buizel a glare like none other he'd probably ever seen. "I am Cobalion, a Legendary Pokemon who leads the Musketeer Trio," he explained. "Marowak, may I have a word?"

"C-certainly...I can't believe the Legendary Cobalion is in my dojo..." siad Marowak, awestruck.

"You, Buizel," said Cobalion. "I came a long way to seek you out, a friend of mine told me you sought to become the strongest you could. I came to watch this battle to see if you have what it takes. But with your behavior here tonight, I have my doubts you'll ever be able to reach that," he said, bitter and clearly disappointed. "It doesn't matter what your reasons are, leaving your team to fend for themselves in combat is inexcusable," he said. "If you're too selfish to help your teams over a petty bit of anger over the one you care about showing compassion for another, then you'll never amount to anything more than selfish brat," he said, stepping into the ring. "The only way you'll become the strongest is to care nothing for yourself and only for others," he explained. "Because those who gain strength through selfish ways are ultimately destroyed by it," he continued. "I can see the potential for both in your eyes, child," he said, glaring into his eyes, as if looking into his soul. "You have the potential to attain true strength or go the selfish way and be destroyed by the power you gain," he stated bluntly. "And don't tell me about your past, because it doesn't matter. Your past is merely an achor holding you back if you cannot overcome it. There is virtue in learning from it, but allowing it to control your life is a wall standing in your way."

OOC: Cobalion's glare is actually listed as a special ability, it makes it so even the most unruly Pokemon have to listen to what he has to say.

However, Virizon, Terrakion, and Keldo cut Buizel off. "You misheard me, Buizel," said Cobalion, jumping in front of him, standing before his allies. "I said you COULD become a great warrior and hero," he said. "You have all the potential, I can see it plain as day, you just need to learn what that means," he explained. "I see greatness inside of you, but I also see a troubled spirit who, if he doesn't change his ways, will never live up to that."

"My name is Virizon," introduced Virizon with a flurish. "Let me ask you this, do you know how Blastiose, the hero who saved this world from a comet, and Empoleon, who you know, did that?" he asked. "It's because they cared nothing for what might happen to them and only cared about the well being of others," he explained. "To quote our namesake, all for one and one for all. The secret to your true strength is fighting for others, not yourself."

"I am Terrakion," introduced Terrakion, a steel look on his face. "On the otherhand, there was a human long ago who abandoned his partner to take the curse of a ninetails in his place. He was cursed to be reincarnated as a Gengar to atone for his wrong doing and it wasn't until Blastiose, then a Squirtle, showed him the truth that he was able to do that," he explained, seriously.

Keldo nodded. "I'm Keldo," he introduced. "You're a prisoner of your past, you're letting it control you," he explained. "Darkrai once tried to conquer the world, did horrible things you probably can't even imagine are possible...but he lost his memory and was redeemed, he's now a loyal and powerful hero," he explained. "You need to let go of your past to continue towards the future."

"We'll make you a deal, alright?" asked Cobalion. "If you return to that ring and fight with your team, like a true team, then I promise, when this tournment is over, we swear we will train your team to master their true potential and realize what power they really have. You have my word as a warrior."

Marowak walked up to Buizel. "Buizel, you aggreed to be my aprentice, unless you forgot. I'd strongly advise you to think before you speak this time," he explained. "You're being offered to be trained by four of the most legendary warriors our world has ever known. You and your team. Even if you're angry at them, think of your team. It's time to practice the selflessness the Musketeer Trio told you about, think of your team, not just yourself."

Growlithe used Flamethrower on Zorua.

Buizel countered with a Water Gun, followed up by a Aqua Jet.

Growlithe countered with a Flame Wheel.

Poochyena used Shadow Ball on Buizel.

Houndour, out of her confusion now, used Solar Beam on Buizel.

Houndour jumped back and used Flamethrower on Zorua.

Growlithe used Rock Smash on Buizel.

Poochyena used Sanrl on Riolu and jumped back. He said "Switch me spots, Growlithe."

Growlithe jumped at Riolu and used Round on her.

Poochyena used Round at the same time on Buizel, making both of their attacks more powerful.

Houndour also used Round on Zorua.

Buizel used his tail to jump up and then slammed back down on Poochyena with Aqua Tail, knocking him out.

OOC: Using Round all at once doubles all of their attack power.

Riolu evaded the Round attack and used Brick Break on Growlithe's head, knocking her out as well.

The Zorua that Houndour attacked turned out to be a clever use of Double Team, the real Zorua Aerial Ace on her back, slashing him with a white glowing claw, knocking him out as well.

"The winners of the fight," said Marowak, holding up a flag representing there team, getting them applause.

The Musketeers stood and gave an approving nod. Proud of them for working like a team.