"I don't believe it..." said Lucario as he placed a paw to his mouth with amazement.
"Gyarados is unable to battle. Milotic is the winner. This match goes to the Challenger Ted from Pallet Town."
Applause erupted from everyone present as Mel was forced to return Gyarados to his Poké ball.
I quickly leapt out onto the floats in the pool and wrapped my arms around the large sea serpent, squeezing her in happiness. "Mara, you did it!! You did it!!"
Mara quivered as my arms tightened around her, as if suffering from slight discomfort. "Uh Ted... can you lay off a little? I'm a little sore at the moment..." She sai