After the final match of the North Region Tournament was completed, Zhou Yun successfully won this year's North Region Tournament. When the trophy presentation was about to take place, the atmosphere in the arena fell silent for a moment.
The sky above the North Region Tournament arena turned dark. The sunlight that had previously illuminated the crowd was now covered by dark clouds as if reflecting the mood of everyone there. Zhou Yun, the champion who had just won the prestigious title, stood in the middle of the arena, holding the victory trophy with slightly trembling hands. However, it was not a sense of pride or emotion that enveloped him, but rather an inexplicable bad omen.
An eerie silence enveloped the arena. The audience's cheers suddenly stopped, replaced by anxious whispers spreading among the stands. From the corners of the arena, the group in black cloaks that had seemed suspicious from the beginning began to move. They spread out with calm yet threatening steps, making the hair on anyone who sees them stand on end.
In an instant, they pulled out Poké Balls from behind their cloaks. A bright red light emanated from the balls, and Pokémon so large and powerful appeared, shaking the ground beneath their feet. Garchomp, Salamence, Tyranitar, and Hydreigon stood with an aura of incredible intimidation. Each of their Pokémon has a very high level, equivalent to the strength of the Elite Four. They are war machines ready to destroy anything that stands in their way.
Zhou Yun, although still weary from the final battle, immediately sent out his Pokémon. However, the attack launched by the group in black cloaks was too fierce. One of the Draco Meteor attacks hit the arena, creating a massive explosion that shook the entire area. The spectators screamed in panic, running for cover.
Before long, the Champion and Elite Four from the North Region appeared in the center of the arena. They are the protectors of the region, symbols of hope in everyone's eyes. With stern faces, they summoned their legendary and powerful Pokémon. Liangyi, the Champion, unleashed his famous Garchomp, while Wen qi from the Elite Four sent out his majestic Dragonite soaring in the air. With them, three other members of the Elite Four, each with their signature Pokémon, are ready to face this threat.
"Prepare the formation!" shouted Liangyi, strategizing in an instant. "We must protect the arena and the spectators. Don't let them get close!"
The battle began fiercely. Pokémon from both sides exchanged attacks. Hyper Beam, Outrage, and Stone Edge clashed, creating explosions that shattered the silence. However, the group in black cloaks seems to have prepared for this. Their Pokémon move with extraordinary coordination as if they have frequently trained battle tactics together.
During this escalating battle, unrest began to occur in the arena. The spectators who were previously calm are now starting to panic. The sound of cheers turned into screams of fear. Some people were running away from the arena, while others were trying to find shelter in a safer place.
Yang Chen, who was at home with Reba, Xiaoyi, and their Pokémon, watched the situation closely through a live broadcast. His sharp eyesight could catch every detail of the incident, and although he wanted to intervene immediately, he knew that this was a situation that had to be handled by the Champions and Elite Four, who were indeed trained to face it.
"Reba, look at that," said Yang Chen seriously, his eyes focused on the screen. "This crisis is quite big, but I'm sure the Champions and Elite Four will handle it."
Reba nodded with concern. "But what do they want?" Why are they attacking now?
Yang Chen fell silent for a moment, thinking hard. "I don't think they're just attacking. This group has a bigger goal. But I hope they can handle it."
Although the Champions and Elite Four have the advantage in experience, they are starting to be overwhelmed. The attack by the black-cloaked group was so strong and well-planned that several of the Elite Four's Pokémon were severely injured. Even Wen qi's Dragonite staggered after receiving a combination attack of Ice Beam and Thunderbolt from two opposing Pokémon.
At the most critical moment, two mysterious protectors from the Pokémon Alliance appeared in the middle of the arena. They are elite trainers but rarely seen in regional tournaments like this. Without saying a word, they released their Pokémon—two giants, Metagross and Salamence, whose power is far above average. Their levels reached 85 to 90, drastically changing the atmosphere of the battlefield.
"Leave the rest to us," said one of the trainers in a calm yet authoritative voice. "We will stop them."
With perfect coordination, Metagross and Salamence counterattacked the group in black cloaks. Metagross unleashed a Meteor Mash that shattered the enemy lines, while Salamence used Draco Meteor to rain down the area with destructive power. In a matter of minutes, the dominance of the black-cloaked group began to wane.
Seeing the situation turn around, the group in black cloaks began to panic. Their leader, a masked man, gave the order to retreat.
However, Liangyi did not let them go so easily. "Don't let them escape! Catch them!" he shouted.
Unfortunately, the group had prepared an escape plan. In an instant, they deployed smoke bomb-like items that created a thick fog throughout the arena. As the fog slowly dissipated, they had vanished without a trace.
The arena fell silent again, with traces of destruction left everywhere. The Champions and Elite Four stood in the middle of the arena, their breaths heaving. They managed to thwart the attack, but the price to be paid was very high. The damage to the arena and the trauma felt by the spectators will take time to recover.
Liangyi looked at the shattered stands with a serious expression. "This isn't over," he said softly. "The group will definitely come back, and we need to be more prepared."
Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief. "Finally, it's all over," he murmured, feeling a bit more at ease after witnessing the end of the crisis.
Reba smiled faintly, although still looking worried. "I'm glad they could handle it." But, what really happened, Yang Chen? Why are they attacking here?"
Yang Chen stared at the screen with a serious expression. "I don't know for sure, Reba. But I think this is just the beginning. This group must have a bigger plan."
They both fell silent, looking at each other. Out there, their Pokémon world seems full of peace and competition, but behind the scenes, dark forces continue to lurk, ready to shake the existing peace.
For now, Yang Chen feels relieved that this threat has been successfully dealt with. However, he knows that a bigger problem might be on the horizon