Liam appeared back at Blackthorn City's Pokemon Center and altered his team so that everyone on it qualified for the tournament. He went to the Blackthorn Gym. Liam found that the tournament had prelim battles in eight brackets of eight. The winner of each bracket went onto the main event. Liam won his bracket using: Hydra, Axew, and Attrocitus, the Red Garados from the Lake of Rage. Liam found that trainers had come from all over. Some were gym leaders, like Clair. Some where even Elite Four. the top eight were as follows: 1 Clair 2 Iris 3 RP 4 Lance 5 Drake 6 Drayden 7 Drasana 8 Liam Coleman [hr] They were shuffled up. 1 RP 2 Clair 3 Liam Coleman 4 Drake 5 Drayden 6 Drasana 7 Iris 8 Lance Clair defeated her first opponent's Flagon, Gabite, and Sceptile with Kingdra, Gyarados and Dragonite. "[i]Flygon,the Mystic Pokémon. Flygon is nicknamed the 'Elemental Spirit of the Desert', Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand, this Pokémon is always enveloped in a sandstorm while flying. Flygon whips up a sandstorm by flapping its wings. The wings create a series of notes that sound like singing. Because the “singing” is the only thing that can be heard in a sandstorm, this Pokémon is said to be the desert spirit. Gabite, the Cave Pokémon, and the evolved form of Gible. It love sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest. As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest. Sceptile, the Forrest Pokémon. The leaves on its forelegs are as sharp as swords. It agilely leaps about the branches of trees to strike. It agilely leaps about the jungle and uses the sharp leaves on its arms to strike its prey.[/i]" [hr] [s]1 RP[/s] 2 Clair 3 Liam Coleman 4 Drake 5 Drayden 6 Drasana 7 Iris 8 Lance [hr] Liam was up against Hoenn Elite four member Drake. Drake started off with Flygon, who Liam countered with Attrociatus. Next, he used Altaria, who was able to finish Garados off. Liam sent out Hydra the Deino, who beat Altaria, but lost to Salamance. Drake's Salamance battled Liam's Dragonair to a draw. Liam advanced. Drayden used Druddigan, Fraxure, Haxorus, Dracaena used Noivern, Druddigan, and Daralarge, coming out the winner. Lance's pair of Dragonair and Dragonite battled Iris' Axew, Gible, and Dragonite. It came down to the Dragonites, with Lance's ultimately winning, But the fight between the Dragonites took a long time, as neither refused to lose. "[i]Druddigan, the Cave Pokémon. It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock. It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move. Fracture, The Axe Jaw Pokémon, the the evolve form of Axew. Their tusks can shatter rocks. Territory battles between Fraxure can be intensely violent. A broken tusk will not grow back, so it diligently sharpens its tusks on river rocks after the end of a battle. Haxorus, the Axe Jaw Pokémon, the final form of Axew. They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel. Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor. Daralarge, the Mock Kelp Pokémon. Their poison is strong enough to eat through the hull of a tanker, and they spit it indiscriminately at anything that enters their territory. Tales are told of ships that wander into seas where Dragalge live, never to return.[/i]" [s]1 RP[/s] 2 Clair 3 Liam Coleman [s]4 Drake[/s] [s]5 Drayden[/s] 6 Drasana [s]7 Iris[/s] 8 Lance [hr] Liam next faced Clair. Clair chose Kingdra, shiny Druddigan, and Dragonite while Liam used Attrocitus, Hydra and Axew. The Latter two evolved, and the battled finished in a battle of shinies. "[i]Zweilous, the Hostile Pokémon, and the evolved form of Deino. The two heads do not get along. Whichever head eats more than the other gets to be the leader. After it has eaten up all the food in its territory, it moves to another area. Its two heads do not get along.[/i]" [hr] [s]1 RP[/s] [s]2 Clair[/s] 3 Liam Coleman [s]4 Drake[/s] [s]5 Drayden[/s] 6 Drasana [s]7 Iris[/s] 8 Lance Lance defeated Dracaena, both of whom used the same Pokemon as their last battles. [hr] "Welcome to the final round of the First Annual Dragon Cup!" The TV Commentator boomed on the PA. "We have seen some strong battles and fierce Pokemon from all over! All final round is sure to be one for the record books! In the Red Corner from right here in Blackthorn City, we have the winner of last year's Johto League Silver Conference, Liam Coleman!" The was a bunch of cheering. When it died down, he continued. "In the Green Corner, also from Blackthorn City, A member of Kanto's Elite Four, Lance!" The crowd cheered again. "The winner of this match wins the Dragon Cup, and claims the prize of a Dragon Fang which increases the power of Dragon Type Moves." Lance sent out Dragonite and Liam called out Hydra. [color=red]Liam[/color]-vs-[color=green]Lance[/color] [b][color=red]Zweilous[/color][/b]-1-[b][color=green]Dragonite[/color][/b] [color=red]?[/color]-2-[color=green]?[/color] [color=red]?[/color]-3-[color=green]?[/color] "Hydra, Dragon Pulse! Liam called. "Dragonite, Dragon Breath!" Lance called. The attacks hit their marks. Both Pokémon took signifiant damage. "Dragon Rush!" Liam called. "Twister!" Lance called. Hydra had ran into the attack and was KO'd. Liam sent out his Dragonair [color=red]Liam[/color]-vs-[color=green]Lance[/color] [s][color=red]Zweilous[/color][/s]-1-[b][color=green]Dragonite[/color][/b] [b][color=red]Dragonair[/color][/b]-2-[color=green]?[/color] [color=red]?[/color]-3-[color=green]?[/color] "Blizzard!" Both trainers called. A huge chunk of ice formed Center stage. "Iron Tail into Twister!" Liam called. Dragonair smacked the chunk of ice and made shards, which were flung by Twister toward Dragonite. The combo defeated Dragonite. Lance sent out Gyarados [hr] [color=red]Liam[/color]-vs-[color=green]Lance[/color] [s][color=red]Zweilous[/color][/s]-1-[s][color=green]Dragonite[/color][/s] [b][color=red]Dragonair[/color][/b]-2-[b][color=green]Gyarados[/color][/b] [color=red]?[/color]-3-[color=green]?[/color] Gyarados used Ice Fang on Dragonair. Dragonair was badly hurt and evolved into Dragonite. "Dragonite! Dragon Dance!" Liam called. "Gyarados, Hyper Beam!" Lance called. The attack hit Dragonite. Dragonite used Draco Meteor, KO'ing Gyarados. Lance called on one final Dragonite. [color=red]Liam[/color]-vs-[color=green]Lance[/color] [s][color=red]Zweilous[/color][/s]-1-[s][color=green]Dragonite[/color][/s] [b][color=red]Dragonair[/color][/b]-2-[s][color=green]Gyarados[/color][/s] [color=red]?[/color]-3-[b][color=green]Dragonite[/color][/b] Lance's Dragonite made quick work of the weakened Dragonite. Liam was left with one Pokemon left. He smirked. "Well, I guess it's time for my secret weapon." Liam said as he held up a Master Ball. "Go!" Liam shouted. Zygarde emerged in its 50% form. The stadium became quiet at the sight of the Order Pokemon. Once he recovered from shock, the commentator stated: "Amazing! It seems Mr. Coleman has obtained Zygarde, a kegndary Pokemon believed to appear when the ecosystem of Kalos is disturbed. One can only wonder what events Liam witnessed in Kalos to allow him to encounter such a Pokemon." "Sandstorm!" Liam called. 'Ice Beam!" Lance called. Zygarde evaded the attack (Sand 1) "Dragon Pulse!" Liam called The attack hit Dragonite square on. "Draco Meteor!" Lance called. Both attacks hit. (Sand 2) "Sludge Wave!" Liam ordered. Sludge covered the area, poisoning Dragonite in the process. "Ice Punch!" Lance called. Dragonite's frosty punch hit Zygarde in the gut, freezing it. The poison and sandstorm however, finished Dragonite. "The winner if the Dragon Cup is Liam Coleman!" The Commentator bellowed. Liam used an Ice Heal to defrost Zygarde. Liam accepted the Dragon Fang. He left to have his team healed up. This tournament only took a week, leaving Liam plenty of time for training at the Battle Chateau.