The Pokémon High School Life! (4)

(I always forget the phrasing of the title… I think I got it right, though)

"Alright, listen up," Coach Grimmsnarl states, looking at all the newcomers. "This football team is only for the best of the best. I don't want any wimps. One mess up and you fail! Got it?"

"Yes sir," all the newbies say in unison, Charz one of them. He's played football his whole life! The way he learned to catch was by playing the game with his older sister and pops. However, he's never played for real, and so it's a bit nerve wrecking. He's not sure how good he actually is…

"WHOOOOOOOOO!!! You got this, Charz," Vee cheers from the benches. He looks over and sees her, Gwen, and Tric all holding up signs that read "Go Charz!" He smiles softly and turns his attention back to the try outs. Their support gives him all the confidence he needs.

"Ready," the coach shouts. "Aaaaaaand HUT!"

Machoke tosses it to the quarterback Wartortle. The turtle looks around and sees the open Charz soaring across the field. He throws the ball just before getting tackled and Charz catches it, easily making it to the end zone untouched.

"That's the quickest touchdown I've ever seen," Grimmsnarl exclaims, smiling wide. "If you keep that up for the rest of try outs, you're definitely in!"

…

"CHEERS," the squad exclaim as they clink their Root Beers together. After Charz aced try outs, the four went to Vee's place and are having a pizza party.

"I remember back when I played football," Vee's mom says with a soft smile, a dreamy look in her eyes. "Back in 2000, first year of High School. It was also the year I met my wonderful husband! We were both Eevees at the time, and-"

"Mom, no offense, but tonight is about Charz, not you," Vee states, grabbing a slice of pizza.

"Hey, I was wanting to hear the rest of that," Tric whines, his ear buds actually out for once.

"Why would you want to hear an old person ramble," Gwen asks. Vee's dad coughs back a laugh as Flareon gives the fox a look that sends shivers down the Ice type. "R-Respectfully, of course…"

"My family doesn't really talk during dinner," the Luxray responds. "It's either silent or screaming arguments, so I was enjoying the change of pace."

"Oh," Gwen mutters. Tric doesn't seem to realize the negative effect this had on the mood, continuing to eat pizza casually.

"So, long receiver, huh," Vee's dad inquires, trying to start up conversation.

"Yes, sir," Charz replies happily, a wide smile on his face. "Coach Grimmsnarl says I've got a lot of potential and could go pro with a bit more training!"

"First day and already getting so much praise," Glaceon admires. "I'm happy for you!"
"Thanks," the Charizard says before throwing some more pizza in his mouth.

"Mom, dad, it's been nice having y'all here, but I want to hang out and celebrate with my friends without y'all now," Vee tells them. "Do you mind?"

Her mom's eyes are filled with a need to stick around just to be annoying, but she resists. "Alright, darling," she finally says, walking away with Glaceon. "Make sure y'all are in bed by one. There's still school tomorrow."

"Will do," Sylveon responds happily.

…

Vee and Gwen are practically half asleep as they sit in their History class. The four had stayed up until three playing video games and are very much so regretting it. It doesn't help that their Armarouge teacher, Ms. Warflame, is very boring. Her going on and on about a civilization with her incredibly boring voice makes it harder for the two to keep conscious. Finally, after what felt like hours, the bell rings, signaling lunch.

"I thought I was going to die of boredom and exhaustion in there," Gwen exclaims as they walk through the hall. "And I'm too young and pretty to die!"

Vee chuckles. "Yeah, well we made it. That's all that matters."

As they navigate through the cafeteria, the two locate Charz and Tric at a table and join them. "I'm soooooooooo tired…" Tric mutters as they take a seat.

"Tell me about it," Gwen replies. "Actually, don't. I don't think I could stay awake for another boring convo."

"I'm feeling very energized," Charz exclaims. He's not lying. Barely five hours of rest seems to have little to no effect on him.

"Must be nice…" Vee grumbles.

The squad is eating their lunch in near silence, randomly starting converstations but not having the energy to continue them, when the doors burst open. Vee groans and turns around, expecting to see Thur. But instead, a Gecqua that she doesn't recognize walks in.

"Who's she," Charz asks. All four of them shrug, wondering the same thing.

"Listen up everyone," Principal Arceus says over the speakers. "This is our new student, Aquaria. Please show her kindness and welcome her to our school with open arms."

"A new kid," Thur states, smirking as he approaches her. "So we're getting another loser?"

"No," Aquaria replies. "Having you here is enough losers. I'm here to actually be successful, since you're always disappointing everyone."

Vee would have laughed if she weren't too tire to. Thur's face is scrunched up with anger. "Do you have any idea who you're talking to?"

"Nope," the Gecqua responds honestly. "But just in these few seconds I have came to understand you're a worthless Umbreon."

"Why I oughta-" Thur begins to attack, but Vee stands up.

"Cut it out," she demands. All heads turn to her and Thur's classic smug smirk returns.

"Like you'll do anything," he sneers. "You're already on thin ice! Attack me again and you're out!"

"Try me," Vee shoots back. She's honestly just bluffing and really hopes Thur is buying it. Luckily, he does.

"Whatever," he grumbles as he walks away. "I'm not gonna waste my time with losers."

The squad sighs with relief as he exits. "Thanks," Aquaria tells her. "You didn't need to step in, though."

"Yeah, well, Thur is a jerk," Vee replies. "You shouldn't have to deal with him. Especially not on your first day."

The lizard smiles at her. "Hey, um, do you mind if I eat with you? I don't exactly have anyone else to join."

The Sylveon looks back at her friends, who are all giving a yes reaction. She turns back to the newcomer with a smile. "We'd love for you to join!"

@PokeMom244 @Shadow_Sylveon @Evolve8eon

Sorry that I didn't write all of the try outs

I don't know much about football (well, sports in general)

I hope you don't mind the direction I took with Tric

Or the fact I chose Gecqua as the newbie

If you want me to change anything PokeMom I can

(Also, sorry if it's short)

Anyways, enjoy!