[CLOSED]Second Snow [Mariko][Akane][Z][Maleko]

Akane watched the other contestants with a critical eye. Analyzing their moves, she realized just how strict and specialized this contest was. She was thankful she had prepared Undine for contests, realizing her true potential in the field. Together, she, Silas, Doom, and Undine approached the stage next to Mariko awaiting her decision. She whispered to the woman she now stood next to,

”Your smoochum would have served you well in this stage. Should you try again, I recommend using it.” Her tone was stern, emotionless; but generally trying to be helpful.

If the woman ever entered the red queen’s contest, perhaps with her pokemon’s raw ability, she would have done better. She cleared her mind of the thoughts quickly though because this wasn’t her show today. Measuring the scale of Z’s sculpture to her own, hers was greater but Z only doing one gave him more room for detail most likely. She wasn’t sure of how this woman who seemed like her total opposite, would score these rounds. Patiently stroking Silas’ mane, she waited.

Eira looked at each of the contests one last time as she went over their scores in her head to make absolutely sure she didn't miss anything that could change the order at the last minute. Deciding that she was in fact done with scoring, she turned to her audience as her newest Pokemon, a baby Teddiursa named Toddle, came toddling out onto the stage in order to give out the small pouch of money to the last place contestant. "Ladies and gentlemen, our last place contestant gave a wonderful performance in its own right, but wasn't quite what was asked for in these halls. So, with a final score of 11, I give you our fourth place contestant, Maleko!"



Toddle hurried across the ice, using his tiny claws for traction so he could deliver the little pouch of poke to the young man.

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Maleko's final score:

Eira gave a small bow in response as Toddle hurried off the stage and to Eira, wanting to be in her arms now that he didn't have to fight with his older sister to be carried. Eira chuckled as she scooped up her newest baby, feeling calmer with the little one in her arms. "Third place was well deserved by a trainer who showed that young Pokemon could do well on the stage when given the right partner. Our third place winner is our other new competitor, with 18 points, please give it up for Mariko!"

Grace wobbled onto the stage with another pouch of poke to deliver to the young lady that had earned third place in this contest, still not used to her new size as she maneuvered across the stage.

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Mariko's final score:

Eira paused once Mariko received her reward, turning to her audience with a broad smile. "My people and my guests, it is time to announce the winner that will be celebrated at our festival tonight, the winner of the second contest to be held here in Lapras Lounge, a hall built to hold the beauty and magnificence of all Pokemon and their trainers. The winner showed great skill in working with their Pokemon and incorporating themselves into the performance, along with showing off not only their Pokemon's beauty, but their's as well. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the champion of tonight's contest, Queen Akane of Celosia!"

Shimmer and Meta came out onto the stage as twin sparkling Starmie, both jumping high before landing before their respective contestant so they could hand over the money Z and Akane had won. Eira herself walked alongside Walrein, who was carrying an box carved from ice that held the badge Akane had just earned. Eira stopped in front of Akane before bowing respectfully to the fellow queen in a sign of congratulations. Walrein bowed as well, offering up the ice box to Akane so she could receive her badge.

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Z's final score:


Akane's final score:

Z bowed graciously, taking the money and putting it aside. Inside he knew he probably wouldn't have been able to defeat akane. not with her level of skill and showmanship that she used in running her kingdom and as a contest judge in her own hall. Nevertheless, this was a good debut of his newest partners and he intended to enjoy the ceremony that took place afterwards. He was still a teenager after all.