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// 8. Gym Battle 1-Misty vs. Milo 
// Story: Misty's Adventures in Galar 
// by Brian Sheil 
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As Misty and her friends approached Turffield, a Wooloo came rolling towards them. It stopped in front of them, Milo approached the area. 
"I hope this Wooloo didn't startle you girls." Milo said.
"Nah." Firefly replied. "We did get caught unaware. But, not scared."
Milo then turned to Misty. "I am looking forward to see how you'll do in your first gym battle."
"I will do my best." Misty said.
"Okay. See you in the gym."
Milo leaves back to town. The girls soon were waved to by Hop. They went over to see what he wants.
"Look over there, friends." Hop said as he points to a stadium. "That's the Turffield Stadium where the first gym challenge takes place."
As the girls look at the stadium, Hop gave them some information. "Sonia wants you guys to meet her on top of a hill in this town. She wants to show you something interesting."
"How can we find her?" Paradise asked. 
Soon, a Yamper came along and barked at them. Firefly notices something. "That's Sonia's Yamper. He might show the way."
"Good thinking, Firefly." Misty replied. "Follow that Yamper."
The little Yamper runs in front of them. The girls follow it. Soon, they arrived at the top of the hill. Sonia waited for them.
"I'm glad you girls made it." Sonia said. "I wanted to show you something."
The trio saw something on the ground. It looks like a gigantic figure. 
"Wow!" Misty gasped. "This is unbelievable."
"Does this has something to do with Dynamax?" Paradise asked.
"I was thinking that myself." Sonia replied. "A long time ago here in Galar, giant black clouds arrived, causing gigantic Pokémon to roam about. This frightening moment is called the Darkest Day."
The girls got a little worried. Sonia finished her statement. "I can't wait to study more. In the meantime, Misty, time for you to have your first gym battle."
"Right, Sonia." Misty replied. "Wish me luck."
The girls left for the stadium. When they arrived, Hop asked outside. 
"Hi, girls." Hop greeted. "I got my first badge. Wrangling those Wooloo was no problem."
"Say what?" Misty gasped.
"You'll find out. Bye now."
Hop leaves the area as Misty and company head inside. Inside the stadium, Misty saw many people and Gyn Challengers gathered. She then approached a young lady who's in front of a door.
"Are you here to challenge the Gym?" The lady said.
"Yes, ma'am." Misty replied. "My name is Misty Brightdawn."
"Oh yes. One of the two challengers personally endorsed by the champion. In order to face our gym leader, you must first put on your Challenger uniform. There's a changing room near here."
Misty nodded and headed for the room. Minutes later, she comes out wearing her uniform. Her comrades were impressed. 
"That uniform looks good, Misty." Paradise said. 
"We'll be watching from the stands." Firefly added. "Good luck."
Paradise and Firefly follow other people to the stands while Misty follows the woman to the battle arena. Inside, she was greeted by a man with light brown hair and a mustache. 
"Greetings, Miss Brightdawn." The man said. "My name is Alex. And, I'm here to explain your gym mission."
"Gym mission?" Misty wondered.
"A gym mission tests the trainer on how they'll do. Each mission is different. Here in Turffield, your mission is to wrangle 20 Wooloo to head for a gate ahead of the big door leading to the stadium. But, there might be some Yamper that will get in the way."
Misty looked at the situation. A bunch of Wooloo are scattered. But, she thinks she can handle it. "I'll do my best."
"Excellent." Alex replied. "Let the mission begin!:"
Misty approached a group of Wooloo. As ahe walk towards them, they begin to roll over to a mat in front of the big door. A LED sign showed "6/20". That gives Misty an idea. She then got more of the Sheep Pokémon to the mat. The number went higher. Despite the interference 8f the Yamper, she got all 20 Wooloo to the mat. Soon the sign read '20/20'. Two gates opened on either side of the room. 10 Wooloo went into each gate. As Misty went into the big doors, she sees in the distance the floor of the battle arena.
In the stands, many people were watching and waiting for the action to start. Soon, in steps a young lady with flowing red hair. She wore a pink flannel shirt, blue bib overalls with the cuffs rolled up, and brown boots.
"Hello, everybody." The girl said. "My name is Cherries Jubilee. Your MC here in Turffield Stadium. Without further delay, let's meet the competitors."
Cherries Jubilee turns to the right. "In this corner, he's the fighting farmer. The Turffield gym leader: Milo!"
Milo enters the arena, waving to the crowd. Cherries Jubilee then turns to her left. "In this corner, his opponent. Coming to us all the way from Canterlot City: Misty Brightdawn!"
Misty enters the arena receiving applause. From the stands, Paradise and Firefly waved to her. Opaline and Squirk are also watching from the stands. A referee wearing a red shirt, blue pants with black suspenders, and brown boots walks up to the trainers.
"This will be a two on two battle." The referee announced. "This will end when both Pokémon from either trainer is unable to battle. Also, only the challenger can substitute Pokémon. If both of you are ready, choose your first Pokémon."
Milo throws a Poké Ball, preparing for battle. "Let's go, Gossifleur!"
Out pops a flowery creature with a green body, red arms, and a yellow flower for a head. Misty studies this Pokémon. 
Gossifleur, the Flowering Pokémon. The Pokédex said. It anchors itself so it can soak up sunlight.
Misty made her decision. "Vulpix, I choose you."
Vulpix pops out and faces it's opponent. The referee makes a call. "Let the battle begin!"
"Vulpix, use Quick Attack!" Misty said.
The fox Pokémon zips over for a quick blow. Milo gives out a counter attack. "Gossifleur, use Rapid Spin!"
Gossifleur spins around fast, and strikes Vulpix. 
"Follow it up with Round!" Milo calls out.
The grass Pokémon starts singing. Just then, Vulpix's eyes glowed red. So did Gossifleur's. Soon, the Flowering Pokémon started hitting itself.
"What happened?" Firefly asked from the stands.
"I think Vulpix learned Confuse Ray." Paradise replied. 
Misty decides to take advantage of this moment. "Okay, Vulpix. Use Incinerate!"
Vulpix blew a blast of fire at Gossifleur. Soon, the Grass Pokémon fainted.
"Gossifleur is unable to battle." The referee said. "Vulpix wins."
"Vulpix turned up the heat and defeated Gossifleur." Cherries Jubilee announced. "Misty is now ahead one to zero. One more victory will earn her a badge."
"Gossifleur, return." Milo said as he recalls his Pokémon. He then turns to Misty. "That Confuse Ray Vulpix  used was a big surprise."
"Believe me, Milo." Misty said with shock. "It was a big surprise to me too."
"Sometimes you need to take advantage of things that come your way." Milo takes out another Poké Ball. "Here's my second Pokémon. Gossifleur's evolved form: Eldegoss!" 
Out pops a green and yellow creature with a round white puff on it's head. Misty's Pokédex gives her some information. Eldegoss, the Cotton Bloom Pokémon and the evolved form of Gossifleur. It spreads the pollen from it's puffy head to help Pokémon and plants be healthy. 
Misty makes a call. "Vulpix, return." 
After recalling her fox Pokémon, she calls in her next choice. "Corvisquire, I choose you."
Corvisquire pops out, ready for action. From the stands, Opaline and Squirk watch with interest.
"So, Misty called for Corvisquire, the Raven Pokémon." Squirk said. "No doubt to counter her opponent. Evolved form to evolved form."
Opaline watched with interest. "Let's see what you can do, Misty."
The referee made an announcement. "Let the battle begin!"
"Time to take things to the next level!" Milo said as he recalls his Pokémon.
Soon, his Poké Ball grew big. This tells Misty that he has his own Dynamax Band. He throws it up into the air, and Eldegoss grew gigantic. Seeing this, Misty recalls her Corvisquire and Dynamaxed her own Poké Ball. She threw it in the air, and Corvisquire grew as well. The crowd cheered. 
"Eldegoss," Milo said, "Max Strike!"
Eldegoss hits Corvisquire hard. Milo followed it up. "Now, Max Overgrow!"
The Cotton Spore Pokémon hit the ground, spreading grass to Corvisquire. Being a flying type, it wasn't hit too badly. The grassy area healed Corvisquire a little. 
"Time for my comeback." Misty announced. "Corvisquire,  Max Airstream!"
Corvisquire flapped it's wings, creating a blast of powerful wind. Eldegoss soon got hit so hard, it fell to the ground.  Soon, the Dynamax effect wore off. Eldegoss fainted as it returned to normal size. 
"Eldegoss is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Corvisquire wins. The winner of this battle is Misty Brightdawn!"
"What a great battle!" Cherries Jubilee said. "Misty flew above the melee and won her first gym battle."
After returning to it's normal size, Corvisquire received a hug from it's trainer. Milo recalled Eldegoss. "You did your best. Now, rest up."
Milo then walked up to Misty. "You are one plucky girl. I can see the love you share with your Pokémon."
"Aw, thank you." Misty replied as she recalls Corvisquire. 
Milo takes out a marigold piece of metal with a green grass design. He explains about it. "The gym badges here in Galar fit together like a puzzle. You'll see as you progress. For now, here's your Grass Badge."
Misty looks at her prize, and is very pleased. "I have the Grass Badge! That's badge number one."
Misty takes out a circular badge case and puts her first badge in it. Later, after changing back to her regular clothes, Misty is rejoined by her comrades as Opaline and Squirk talks to them.
"I admit, I'm impressed, Misty." Opaline said proudly. "You battled honorably. We see promise within you."
"Thank you, Miss Opaline." Misty replied while blushing. 
"Remember," Squirk reminded, "you have to defeat seven more gym leaders to enter the championship and hopefully battle Leon."
"And, with your two friends here supporting you," Opaline added, "I have a feeling you'll go far."
Paradise and Firefly were surprised they were being praised. As Opaline and Squirk left, Milo approached the trio.
"Are those two friends of yours?" Milo asked.
"They're sort of like observers." Misty replied. "No doubt to see how well I'll do."
"Anyway, in this challenge, you have to face us gym leaders in a certain order. Your next battle is with Nessa in the village of Hulbury."
"She deals with water Pokémon. Right?"
"Good memory. See you later."
As Milo left the area, Misty Brightdawn realizes that she has work to do to prepare for Gym Battle number two. Meanwhile, in Kalos, Sting and a Pansear are facing a Vivillon in the Santalune City Gym.
"Let's wrap it up, Pansear." Sting said. "Use Incinerate!"
Pansear blasted a fireball at Vivillon. The heat was so intense, the Scale Pokémon fainted.
"Vivillon is unable to battle." The referee said. "Pansear wins. The winner of this battle is Sting from Dream Valley."
Sting cheered and gave his Pansear a hug. Gym Leader Viola recalled Vivillon and approached her opponent. 
"This is a picture of loyalty to Pokémon." Viola praised. "Your Pikachu and Pansear made a great team." She then takes out her badge. "You have truly earned the Bug Badge."
Sting received his reward. "Thank you, Viola."
After putting away his badge and leaving the badge, Sting plans his next move. "Stop number two: Cyllage City!"


End of Chapter 8






MISTY
Sobble
Corvisquire 
Mudbray
Vulpix 
Klink 

FIREFLY
Scorbunny
Grubbin
Rolycoly 

PARADISE
Grookey
Zigzagoon (Galarian)
Yamper