SUMMERNIVERSARY EVENT RAFFLE—THE WINNERS
The entirety of the luxury liner was a madhouse. Everywhere she turned, new faces greeted her. She’d been hugged several times that day, and the requests for autographs were endless. DJ Mary didn’t think her event would be so popular.
When she’d asked the Pokémon League for their support, never in a thousand years could she imagine that the turnout would be this huge. Hundreds of people, especially Trainers, showed up for the chance to help out the Pokémon Adoption Agency. All of them hoped for the chance to adopt one of the four very special Pokémon that made the trip. She nearly cried when they had to turn people away—there simply wasn’t enough tickets to go around! Mary shuddered to think just how much it would have cost had the S.S. Anne’s owner not donated so much of his time and money for the cause.
I’m so glad the Captain is such a softie! she thought, overcome with glee. Mary held her manuscript to her heart and closed her eyes. Oh, what a wonderful experience this trip was turning out to be! People having the time of their life, Pokémon getting adopted and going to loving new homes… there wasn’t anything better in the world. DJ Mary practically skipped the rest of the way to the main deck, where her announcement was set to take place.
The cruise was nearly over, and everyone would be forced to disembark in Vermilion City when they reached the dock. What better way to end the party of the year by setting up her booth? Music, love, and Pokémon were her favorite past times. This would be the biggest bash yet. Once she was all geared up, Mary took to the stage. She was met with whoops and hollers and whistles and catcalls. Everyone was as excited for this moment as she was. It’s showtime!
“How’s everyone doing tonight?” Mary asked the cheering crowd. Her eyes roamed the audience. Four of these lucky people would be going home with a new friend and partner. The audience chanted her name. DJ Mary beamed. “I’m so glad you could make it out here tonight! As you all know…”
She finished her introductory speech to roaring applause. Her heart soared. Everyone loved Pokémon just as much as she did. Ben would be so proud. Mary grinned wide and raised her microphone over her head. “Now what I’m going to do is bring out the… ta-da! Raffle Ball Chooser of Wonders Machine!” She gave a big flourish to the raffle machine her two assistants wheeled out. Inside were raffle balls with the names of everyone who participated in this awareness event.
DJ Mary turned on the machine. A hush went over the crowd. “In just a few moments, four names will pop out of this wonderful gizmo!” she began, speaking over the whirring of the machine. She set the machine to ‘automatic’ and stepped away, instead crossing the stage to address her expectant fans.
“Now what I want you to do is scream and shout for each winner—don’t hold back now!—when their name is called! These winners will be the proud new adoptive parents to some needy Pokémon. Let’s give them a great big thank-you with our cheers!
“Are you ready? In three! Two! One!”
CLAIR, N, AND ARTIST FONTAINE—Congratulations! Your names were the first to be drawn in the raffle. You may now pick one (1) shiny Pokémon as your very own so long as it is a Fire-, Electric-, or Dragon-type. Because Clair’s name was chosen first, she gets her choice between the three types. Once she has chosen, N can choose from the two remaining types. Fontaine then gets whatever type that has not yet been picked.
SNAGGER WES—Congratulations! Although you weren’t part of the Top Three winners, you will still receive a prize. Head on over to DJ Mary’s booth once the raffle has ended to claim your reward; she has something very special for you.