From: SMarsh5932 <smarsh5932@aol.comedy> Subject: [PW!] The Semifinal Showdown Date: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 7:58 PM We join our hero who after getting over last night's Halloween candy binge, prepares for his next match in the Seafoam Island Arena. He calls out his Marowak and prepared for battle. "It's time, Marowak,"stated CJ,"we've made it to the semifinals and we get to battle in front of everyone here. Are you ready?" Marowak nodded as the boy and his pokemon headed though the entrance. "Introducing CJ Smith of Pallet Town,"began the announcer,"CJ has won his previous matches with a Starmie, a Jigglypuff, and a Pidgeot. He has chosen a Marowak in this match." CJ stood proudly as he challenger entered the arena. "His opponent,a top pokemon trainer who won all of his matches with his Raticate, Butch." "Are you ready to lose?"asked Butch as he threw out a pokeball,"Go Raticate!" "Bring it on,"replied CJ as he called Marowak into the ring,"Here comes... Marowak!" Marowak tried to use multiple Bone Clubs but the super fast Raticate avoided him all with ease. "You're not going to beat my best pokemon that way,"taunted the man before he ordered his pokemon to attack."Use Quick Attack." The pokemon obeyed and nailed Marowak with multiple shots before Marowak could raise his bone. "Finish him with Super Fang!" The rat pokemon lunged at the Marowak, but as soon as his opponent extended his jaw fully, Marowak took the opportunity to jam his bone inside of it. "Alright Marowak, it's time for our secret weapon,"ordered CJ,"use the Mega Punch TM now." The crowd gasped as the small pokemon's hand grew to be a dark blue and struck Raticate so hard that it was instantly knocked unconscious." "What an comeback! The winner of this match is the first time competitor from Pallet Town, CJ Smith,"stated the shocked announcer. "We made into tommorow's finals,"screamed overjoyed CJ while delievering his victory pose."Who's Next?" "I am,"replied someone behind him. "Oh no..."muttered CJ quietly to himself,"it can't be." TBC???