Pokemon: The Lost Quest

Pokéathlon

Author notes:

Lavselle Valley-Ok I have mentioned this location a couple of times already, I didn't make a note of it yet because it wasn't the main setting until now. Lavselle is a combination of Lavedan and Moselle. Lavedan is a valley that is located at the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains. Moselle comes from the Moselle River. (Moselle is also the name of a department in France) The river is a left tributary of the Rhine and it flows through France, Luxembourg, and Germany.

Diggory- this name is inspired by Diagoras of Rhodes. Diagoras was an athlete in Ancient Greece and his family was considered one of the best sporting families in the ancient world.

Milo- this name is inspired by Melankomas (translation of the name is "the one with black hair") who was also an athlete in Ancient Greece. What made him unique was that he never got hit and he never hit back...an athlete that represented strength and philosophical ideas.

Nomia Inn-comes from the name Nomia, which is the name of a mountain nymph from Greek Mythology

Pokéathlon-this is based on the side games in the heart gold and soul silver.

Chapter 8: Pokéathlon

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It was quiet amongst the gang. No one has said anything to each other since the tense argument they had the day before. They were closing in as they started to enter the heart of Lavselle Valley. The heart of the valley was a large, beautiful meadow with Cularo Town seen in the distance as they walk down the hill. To their side, they saw a large river that had a lively flow to it. They figured it was one of the many rivers that lead back into the mountains, making them once again thankful that Anthony gave them a better way to get to Snowbelle City. This wide river that came from the mountains went all the way to Cularo Town and they were excited to see civilization. They also started to notice that there were flags and tents of different colors spread out. They saw a large racetrack and many trainers and their Pokémon who all seemed to be training for something.

"What are they doing over there?" Bonnie asked.

"Oh, please don't go check it out...we're almost there." Meowth thought.

"Let's go check it out!" Ash suggested.

"Maybe if I walk really slow, by the time I catch up they will be ready to leave."

"A competition for Pokémon! Where do I sign up?" "Pika, Pikachu!" Ash exclaimed.

"Ugh...just my luck...Wait what am I thinking? Cularo Town is just up ahead, I don't need to stay with them." With that thought in mind, Meowth continued onwards.

"You kids want to participate?" An older boy who seemed to be around the age of Jessie and James came up to the kids. He had a peaceful demeanor about him with long black hair and vibrant violet eyes with an inviting smile that adorned his dark-olive skin.

"Yes, I would like to sign up!" "Pi, Pikachu!"

"That's great! My name is Milo; I'm helping out the coordinators who are running this event. If you wish to join, go to that yellow tent over there to sign up. Here's a list of all the sporting events, that we will be having." He handed Ash a list.

"You will need to pick four Pokémon for your team, but remember you can't change it once you submitted your decided team members."

"What do the winners win?" Clemont asked.

"The winners win a free stay at a really great Inn that has hot springs and great food in Cularo Town."

"That's perfect! We will win for sure, right Pikachu!" "Pi, Pikachu!" Ash looked over the list of events that was given to him.