the-vampire-lance

[the-vampire-lance]

When he started pawing at lance, Lance looked down at Keith to see what was wrong. He didn’t understand what Keith was trying to say at first since he wasn’t barking or making any wolf noises but then he placed his hand on Keith’s head, using his ability to read minds through touch. Now he understood what Keith wanted.

Though he couldn’t talk in front of everyone for fear of them hearing. So he used his same ability to communicate with Keith telepathically.

‘We will use that amulet later. During the appeals. When they have us do another attack. Don’t worry, you’ll know to use it when I give you the command “Keith! Use Tera blast!” ‘ lance said mentally to Keith as he patted him on the head.

The contest continued as they tallied up the scores for each contestant.

So far Lance and Keith were in second place. Which was surprising but good. That means they still had a chance to get the crowds and judges favor.

So they really had to up their game. Lance thought about how they can improve on their act. Lance came up with an idea and he hoped Keith could do it.

He put his hand on Keith’s head and started talking to him telepathically.

‘Keith! Can you make firework rings and jump through them?”

Keith ran, jumped and landed, just like they practiced. Then he waited for the rock tomb to form and finish.

When Keith landed on the ground, Lance tapped his foot and sent the transmutation to shoot up in front of Keith and form pillars that folded together into a rock tomb.

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The whole crowd Was in awe for a second but then burst into a round of applause.

“Ah awh! …. W-wow! What a stunning move! Never have I ever seen a rock tomb attack actually create an actual tomb! How did Lance manage to train his lycanroc to perform that attack like that?! But at any rate, a beautifully executed attack! The judges are speechless!” The announcer said in amazement.

Lance was proud. Keith executed that move perfectly and he looked good doing it.

But after the announcer mentioned that that wasn’t normally how the move usually looked, he got nervous again.

Shit! Did we mess up?! Are the judges going to get suspicious? Will we be disqualified?!

The judges looked at lance and Keith with a calculating look and then started scribbling something on their clipboards.

Lance gulped and walked back to stand next to the other contestants with Keith. While they were sitting, Lance started nervously petting Keith’s fur again.

Keith ran, jumped and landed, just like they practiced. Then he waited for the rock tomb to form and finish.

When Keith landed on the ground, Lance tapped his foot and sent the transmutation to shoot up in front of Keith and form pillars that folded together into a rock tomb.

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Keith ran, jumped and landed, just like they practiced. Then he waited for the rock tomb to form and finish.

When Keith landed on the ground, Lance tapped his foot and sent the transmutation to shoot up in front of Keith and form pillars that folded together into a rock tomb.

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Now that all the contestants were introduced to the crowd. The next part was the preliminaries. All the trainers had to open with an attack that would get the crowd and the judges attention.

One by one, each trainer had their pokemon use an attack and every one had an amazing opening move. Lance was in awe at how well coordinated the trainers and their pokemon were. He hoped him and Keith would be able to do just as good. While the other contestants performed, Lance sat with his hand in Keith’s neck furr, scratching and petting him. He did this to soothe and comfort both Keith and himself. To help Keith relax if he was as nervous as Lance was and as a form of self comfort for Lance. Petting Keith was helping with his nerves a lot during this competition.

“And now our final contestants Lance and Keith! Let’s see what this new form of lycanroc can really do!”

Lance took a deep breath and stood up. “Ok buddy. Let’s give um a show.”

Lance walked up into the center of the stage with Keith and once they were both in position, he gave the command.

“Keith! Use rock tomb!”

It wasn’t like any other bark he’d heard. That was really weird, but he tried to make a similar sound back. Judging from the situation, it could be taken in a kind way.

He then looked towards Lance for more direction.

The espeon gave a smile in response. It must have understood what Keith said, or was trying to say.

But then when the trainer tried to shake hands…

Lance mentally facepalmed.

Did Keith suddenly not know how to shake hands?

He had to come up with a way to tell Keith but not sound suspicious to the trainer.

“Uh hehe, he is still learning what “shake hands” means.”

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They all waited behind stage as the announcer greeted the audience. Then he began calling out the contestants names.

Lance waited nervously for their names to be called. All the while watching from backstage to see where the other contestants were going and where they were stopping. They had to get this right. They couldn’t mess up in front of a crowd of people.

“And our final contestant, Lance McClain and his er… lycanroc? Full moon form? Come on out you two! This will be an interesting competition!”

When their names were finally called. Lance took a deep breath “let’s go buddy. Show time!” Then walked out on the stage. As he walked, he took in the big crowd of people sitting in the stands. There were so many. His nerves were starting to get to him. But he focused on smiling and walking according to what the others were doing. He stopped with Keith in the center then walked to where the other contestants were standing. Hopefully they did it right.

It wasn’t like any other bark he’d heard. That was really weird, but he tried to make a similar sound back. Judging from the situation, it could be taken in a kind way.

He then looked towards Lance for more direction.

The espeon gave a smile in response. It must have understood what Keith said, or was trying to say.

But then when the trainer tried to shake hands…

Lance mentally facepalmed.

Did Keith suddenly not know how to shake hands?

He had to come up with a way to tell Keith but not sound suspicious to the trainer.

“Uh hehe, he is still learning what “shake hands” means.”

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“Sorry about Keith. He’s… quirky. 😓” Lance said a he shrugged.

The trainer laughed. “Hay aren’t we all? Lol.”

Just then a man walked in with a clipboard and drew everyone’s attention. “Attention! All contestants! We are about to start. Please line up in the order your name is called and follow me. When the announcer calls your name, walk out onto the stage and stop on the circle on the floor!”

Then he started calling out everyone’s name. Lance listened intently, waiting for their names to be called. As it turned out, Lance and Keith were the last to be called. Probably because they were a late entry.

“Come on buddy. Let’s razzle dazzle um.” He said to Keith as they walked out with the other contestants.

It wasn’t like any other bark he’d heard. That was really weird, but he tried to make a similar sound back. Judging from the situation, it could be taken in a kind way.

He then looked towards Lance for more direction.

The espeon gave a smile in response. It must have understood what Keith said, or was trying to say.

But then when the trainer tried to shake hands…

Lance mentally facepalmed.

Did Keith suddenly not know how to shake hands?

He had to come up with a way to tell Keith but not sound suspicious to the trainer.

“Uh hehe, he is still learning what “shake hands” means.”

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“Aw the little dude is embarrassed. Don’t be buddy. Espeon here had her share of awkward moments too. So don’t feel bad.” The trainer reassured Keith thinking Keith was having an off moment.

Lance knelt down and pulled Keith’s paws off his face. “Come on buddy, don’t do that. You’ll smudge the glitter. Everything is fine.” Lance wasn’t sure what was up with Keith but hopefully the reassurance from both him and the trainer would help.

“Come on bud, let’s see that tail wag.” He said with a smile as he gave Keith some behind the ear scratches.

It wasn’t like any other bark he’d heard. That was really weird, but he tried to make a similar sound back. Judging from the situation, it could be taken in a kind way.

He then looked towards Lance for more direction.

The espeon gave a smile in response. It must have understood what Keith said, or was trying to say.

But then when the trainer tried to shake hands…

Lance mentally facepalmed.

Did Keith suddenly not know how to shake hands?

He had to come up with a way to tell Keith but not sound suspicious to the trainer.

“Uh hehe, he is still learning what “shake hands” means.”

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Lance rolled his eyes.

“He’s wants to shake your paw dude. You know, like what he and I were doing a second ago?” Lance really hoped Keith would catch on already. The guy is being a good sportsman and Lance didn’t want to give off a bad impression by not doing the same.

“Oh. It’s cool bro. He’s still learning. I get it.” the trainer said, thankfully being understanding.

It wasn’t like any other bark he’d heard. That was really weird, but he tried to make a similar sound back. Judging from the situation, it could be taken in a kind way.

He then looked towards Lance for more direction.

The espeon gave a smile in response. It must have understood what Keith said, or was trying to say.

But then when the trainer tried to shake hands…

Lance mentally facepalmed.

Did Keith suddenly not know how to shake hands?

He had to come up with a way to tell Keith but not sound suspicious to the trainer.

“Uh hehe, he is still learning what “shake hands” means.”

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It wasn’t like any other bark he’d heard. That was really weird, but he tried to make a similar sound back. Judging from the situation, it could be taken in a kind way.

He then looked towards Lance for more direction.

The espeon gave a smile in response. It must have understood what Keith said, or was trying to say.

But then when the trainer tried to shake hands…

Lance mentally facepalmed.

Did Keith suddenly not know how to shake hands?

He had to come up with a way to tell Keith but not sound suspicious to the trainer.

“Uh hehe, he is still learning what “shake hands” means.”

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Keith sat patiently as Lance talked to the guy. He couldn’t say he recognized him, although they totally had talked to him before.

Lance nodded nervously. “Yeah, this is Keith, my lycanroc.”

The guy looked at Keith in awe. “Incredible! I’ve never seen a lycanroc like him! Is he a new breed? How did you get him?”

Oh boy here we go again. “Got him as a rockruff while I was traveling the alola region. How he evolved was really unique and unexpected.”

“ how did he evolve?”

“With a moonstone, at night, during a full moon.”

“… wow, that’s… oddly specific.”

All Lance could do was smile and shrug nervously.

“Well at any rate, you guys better give it your all. I want to see what you guys can really do out there. We gotta razzle dazzle the crowds after all!” The guy said excitedly pumping his fist. “Good luck out there and may the best trainer and pokemon win!” Espeon guy said smiling and helding out his hand for a handshake.

Lance smiled back and took his hand, shaking. “Right back at you dude. Can’t wait to see what you guys do.”

Espeon guy then turned to Keith and held out his hand to him. “Good luck out there little dude!”

His espeon also gave an encouraging bark to Keith.

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Keith barked at the receptionist guy, as if to say “Believe it!” about Lance’s story. He didn’t even know if it had been believable at all.

As they were entered in, Keith’s heart finally relaxed. And then, the smell of something really nice entered his nostrils.

They entered the room where the contestants waited before the pageant started. As lance looked around, he saw all kinds of pokemon sitting with their trainers.

A ninetails in a beautiful teal outfit.

A growlithe sporting a navy blue vest.

A melodic with hoop earrings on.

A lopbunny wearing a pretty pink dress.

The real kicker was a little pikachu in a cute little green trainer outfit.

“Wow. These trainers went all out with their pokemon. I’m a little worried now. Are we gonna be able to compete?”

Then a voice called out to them. “HAY! IT’S YOU AGAIN! HAY MAN!”

Lance turned around to find the trainer from before with the espeon approaching them.

“Oh hay again!” Lance greated nervously.

“So you decided to enter too? Nice. Is this the pokemon your entering?” He asked looking at Keith.

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Keith continued looking at the sky until Lance finally got the hint. When he did, he dashed right after him. Hopefully they weren’t late.

It was noon when They made it back to the pokemon Colosseum. They walked up to The guy running the registration counter.

“Hay I’d like to register my pokemon for the pokemon beauty pageant!” Lance rushed out while catching his breath.

The guy running the counter looked Lance and Keith up and down with a skeptical look. “…and what kind of pokemon is that your registering?”

Lance glanced back at Keith a put on a nervous smile. “ he’s uh haha.. he’s a lycanroc… from the alola region.”

“… he doesn’t look like any of the forms I’ve heard of.” The guy said suspiciously.

Oh great, a skeptical front desk guy. Just what they need. This got Lance a little worried.

“He’s a newly discovered form.”

“… and how did you manage to get this form?”

“He evolved under very hard to get circumstances… with a moonstone, at night, during a full moon.” God he hoped he would buy it.

“………..”

“……”

“…..”

“…”

“….wow. Those are some very specific circumstances. What’s his temperament?”

“Uh… sassy?”

“I’ll bet. Well he’s definitely gonna turn some heads. Good luck man!” The guy said as he finally checked them into the computer and got them registered.

After they left the counter, Lance let out a sigh of relief. “Quiznak that was close! I thought that guy wasn’t gonna buy that your a pokemon.”

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“Well I think you have this amulet thing down. Oh, we should have the song “fireworks” by katy perry playing while your doing your Tera blast attack performance! That will really get the crowds going. And while your shooting off attacks, maybe run around and do leaping and summersaulting! That’ll really razzle dazzle them!” Lance got so into talking about the details to the appeal they’d do that he almost missed Keith’s attention being elsewhere.

“You ok there buddy? What’s up?” Then it hit him. “Wait, what time is it?”

He looked at the time on a clock nearby and realized they need to get to the pageant.

“Oh shit! We need to get going if we want to sign in for the pageant…. Quiznak we should have signed in earlier. Let’s go!”

Had he done any meditating? Obviously. Team bonding was basically all that. Keith focused his energy on sending a blast and…

A ball of white energy formed in front of Keith, growing until it was the size of his head.

“Nice! There you go Keith! You got it! Now shoot it…!!! Oh shit um!” Lance looks around quickly for something for Keith to shoot at. There was nothing.

“Shoot it in the air!”

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Lance ooo’d and ahhh’d at Keith’s little performance. He was thoroughly impressed.

“WHOOOHOO! Ah man that was awsome! You’re nailing this amulet power like a pro! You know what. After this pageant is over, you can keep it. It’s like this amulet was made for you. It’s yours!” Lance said after giving Keith an applause.

Had he done any meditating? Obviously. Team bonding was basically all that. Keith focused his energy on sending a blast and…

A ball of white energy formed in front of Keith, growing until it was the size of his head.

“Nice! There you go Keith! You got it! Now shoot it…!!! Oh shit um!” Lance looks around quickly for something for Keith to shoot at. There was nothing.

“Shoot it in the air!”

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Lance’s jaw dropped in surprise and awe at the cool fireworks display Keith created. “Wow! You catch on fast! You really are a natural at this!” He praised Keith as he leaned down and gave cheek rubs.

“Let’s see how creative you can get with these energy blasts. Go nuts. Let your imagination run wild and see what cool attack patterns you can make.”

Had he done any meditating? Obviously. Team bonding was basically all that. Keith focused his energy on sending a blast and…

A ball of white energy formed in front of Keith, growing until it was the size of his head.

“Nice! There you go Keith! You got it! Now shoot it…!!! Oh shit um!” Lance looks around quickly for something for Keith to shoot at. There was nothing.

“Shoot it in the air!”

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“That’s ok. I’m probably rushing you too much. I really should have told you how to shoot multiple shots at once.” Lance rubbed Keith’s head supportively and stopped to think on how to explain what to do.

“Hmm… the amulet responds to your thoughts and will. Imagine yourself firing scattered shots. If you had ever heard of a scatter gun. That gun can fire three scattered shots at once to hit multiple enemies. Try to focus forming more then one energy ball in front of you. Start with trying to form two first. Once you get the hang of that, work up to three.“ Lance explains.

“Ok go ahead and practice.”

Had he done any meditating? Obviously. Team bonding was basically all that. Keith focused his energy on sending a blast and…

A ball of white energy formed in front of Keith, growing until it was the size of his head.

“Nice! There you go Keith! You got it! Now shoot it…!!! Oh shit um!” Lance looks around quickly for something for Keith to shoot at. There was nothing.

“Shoot it in the air!”

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Lance watched Keith form the energy ball.

“Nice job! You’re doing great! Now aim up and fire multiple shots in the air.”

Had he done any meditating? Obviously. Team bonding was basically all that. Keith focused his energy on sending a blast and…

A ball of white energy formed in front of Keith, growing until it was the size of his head.

“Nice! There you go Keith! You got it! Now shoot it…!!! Oh shit um!” Lance looks around quickly for something for Keith to shoot at. There was nothing.

“Shoot it in the air!”