Misty's Adventures in Galar

by Brian Sheil

11. Gym Battle 2-Misty vs. Nessa

Misty Brightdawn and her companions are in the village of Hulbury. Misty has been preparing for her second gym battle. As the trio walk along the streets, they spotted Chairman Rose and his secretary meeting a bunch of young ladies. Rose has on a more casual outfit than his gray suit.
"The Chairman is quite busy at this moment." His secretary, Oleana, said. "So, I suggest you disperse at once."
"Well, okay." One of the girls said. "Nice seeing you, Mr. Chairman."
The girls left. This left the Chairman a little sad.
"Wasn't that a little harsh, Oleana?" Rose asked. "It's important to be connected with the people."
"That's why you need to focus at your task at hand." Oleana replied. "For their sake."
With the duo is the young trainer Bede. "And, you can depend on my help as well."
Rose then approached the young man. "Ah. Bede. It's good to see you. It's good you're taking care of the Pokémon I gave you years ago."
"Thank you, sir." Bede replied.
" So, will you be winning the Pokémon Gym Challenge, or will it be the trainers endorsed by the Champion?"
"I will prove my loyalty to you, Mr. Chairman. I won't let anyone stand in my way. Anyway, I'll be on my way."
As Bede leaves, Misty, Firefly, and Paradise arrived at the scene.
"Hello, Miss Brightdawn." The Chairman said. "I was talking about you. I admit, I'm curious about why the champion personally endorsed you."
"Maybe he sees something in me." Misty replied. "Besides, I want to prove any neigh sayers that I can be a good trainer."
"Good enough reason. I assume that you're heading for the Hulbury gym."
"Yes, sir."
"Well, we'll have a celebration after your victory. Now, I have very important work to see to. Farewell."
Rose leaves the area as Oleana talks to the girls. "The Chairman will be expecting you at Hulbury's finest seafood restaurant. Please, don't keep him waiting."
As the secretary leaves, Firefly got excited. "Come on, guys. The stadium is in the distance."
"You're right, Firefly." Misty replied. "Let's go get my next badge!"
The trio arrived at the stadium. Only to find out that the gum leader is not there.
"Darn!" Misty grumbled. "Where did she go?"
The gym worker answered her question. "She said that she's heading for the lighthouse that's in this town."
Paradise soon saw the lighthouse. "I see it. Let's go see if Nessa is there."
Misty and company walked along the village and arrived at the lighthouse. They were very impressed with the structure soon, they saw Nessa. As they approach her, she sees them arriving.
"Hello, girls." Nessa greeted.
"Hi there." Firefly replied. "Admiring the view I guess."
"It is breathtaking."
The girls see the view of the ocean. They understand what Nessa talked about.
"I take it that you're ready for a Gym battle." Nessa figured. "Am I correct, Miss Brightdawn?"
Misty was shocked that Nessa recognized her from the opening ceremonies. But, she soon regained her composure. "That's right. I already have one badge. Now, I'm ready to gain my second one."
"We'll see. I'll see you at the gym."
The girls watch Nessa head back to the gym. Misty realizes that she's in for a rough battle. Later, after changing to her Challenger outfit, she was lead by Alex to a series of red and yellow pipes.
"Here's your mission here." Alex explained. "There are switches that turn off and on the water of all of these pipes. If you figure out the sequence, you'll be able to head for the entrance to the arena."
"This is a tricky puzzle." Misty figured. "But, I'll figure it out."
"Very well. Let the mission begin."
Misty looks at a red switch. She flips it, and the water shuts off. This clears a path. She then saw a yellow switch. Looking at the situation, she flipped switches, and walk along paths. After figuring the path, she sees a blue switch. After flipping the switch, the blue water spouts turn off and revealed a door to the arena. She steps in and is ready for battle.
The arena is ready for the battle. Paradise and Firefly watched from the stands. So are Opaline and Squirk. In steps a surfer girl wearing a full length teal wetsuit. She has dark teal hair with streaks of red and white. She addresses the crowd.
"What's up, everybody?" The girl announced. "My name is Fizzy, your MC here in Hulbury Stadium." Ahe points to the left. "In this corner, a proud lady who rides the wave to victory. The Hulbury Gym Leader: Nessa!"
Nessa walks out, and receives a great ovation from the crowd. Fizzy points to the other side. "In this corner, a brave trainer who already has 1 badge. Now, she's hoping to survive Nessa's wave to earn her second. All the way from Canterlot City: Misty Brightdawn!"
Misty receives applause from the crowd. A female lifeguard steps in to address the trainers. "Okay, dudettes. This will be a three on three battle. The battle is over when all Pokémon of either side is unable to battle. Also, only the challenger can substitute Pokémon."
Nessa throws her first Poké Ball. "I'll start off with Goldeen."
Out pops a red and white fish. Misty uses her Pokédex to study this critter. Goldeen, the Goldfish Pokémon. The sight of a school of these Pokémon means Spring is on the way.
Misty makes her first choice. "Drifloon, let's go."
Drifloon popped out, ready for battle.
"Goldeen," Nessa said, "let's strike hard with Water Pulse!"
Goldeen stuck fast. Luckily, Drifloon wasn't confused.
"Okay, Drifloon." Misty said. "Strike back with Payback."
Drifloon unleashed dark energy at Goldeen. Despite height hit, the goldfish Pokémon is still in this.
"Impressive." Nessa said. "Let's try this. Goldeen, Peck."
As Goldeen readied to strike, Drifloon suddenly unleashed a ball of black energy. This struck Goldeen hard.
"Looks like her Drifloon learned Shadow Ball." Opaline said.
"Impressive for a first time in battle." Squirk added.
Goldeen fainted during the attack. The ref made the announcement. "Goldeen is unable to battle. Drifloon wins."
"With an unexpected Shadow Ball," Fizzy announced, "Drifloon turned the lights off on Goldeen. This gives Misty a 1 to 0 lead."
"Goldeen, return." Nessa said as she prepares for her next battle. "Let's see how you'll do against this. Go, Arrokuda!"
Out pops a thin looking fish. Misty learns of this Pokémon.
Arrokuda, the Rush Pokémon. The Pokédex said. it strokes fast with its powerful jaws.
Misty is determined to win this battle. "Okay, Drifloon. Use Shadow Ball!"
But, before Drifloon can prepare, Nessa strikes quickly. "Arrokuda, Bite!"
Arrokuda rushes in with it's jaws open. Suddenly, it clamps down on Drifloon. The Balloon Pokémon soon fainted.
"Drifloon is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Arrokuda wins."
"Looks like Drifloon got done in by a Dark type move." Fizzy said as Misty recalls her ghost Pokémon. "How will Misty recover from this?"
"Here's how!" Miaty replied. "Let's go, Espurr!"
Espurr is set to battle. Nessa decides to try a different strategy. "Arrokuda, use Aqua Jet!"
Surrounded by water, Arrokuda strikes fast as Espurr. Though hit, Espurr is still ready for action.
"I have faith in you, Espurr." Misty praised. "Use Disarming Voice."
Espurr starts to sing lovely. But, Arrokuda didn't like that song. It got hit hard.
"Follow it up with Psybeam." Misty called out.
Espurr fired a psychic attack to Arrokuda. The Rush Pokémon soon fainted.
"Arrokuda is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Espurr is the winner."
"What a comeback!" Fizzy announced. "Espurr struck hard and sunk Arrokuda. Now, the gym leader is down to her last Pokémon."
Nessa soon recalled her Pokémon and turned her attention to Misty. "You're interesting variety of Pokémon is surprising, Misty. I like your strategy."
"Thsnk you, Nessa." Misty replied.
The gym leader grabbed her last Poké Ball. "Here's my third and last choice. Go, Drednaw!"
Out pops a large turtle type creature. Misty was shocked as she gets out her Pokédex. "A Drednaw. That's Chewtle's evolved form."
Drednaw, the Bite Pokémon and the evolved form of Chewtle. The Pokédex said. Their jaws are powerful enough to snap through steel.
In the stands, Paradise was surprised to hear that info. "That's what my Chewtle will evolve into? Whoa."
"Espurr, return." Misty said as she recalled her Pokémon. She then calls for her next choice. "Let's go, Klink."
Nessa saw Klink and was surprised. "You found a Klink?"
"Yes, I did." Misty replied.
"Then, let's kick this up a notch!"
Nessa recalls her Drednaw. Her band helped her Poké Ball grow. She then threw it in the air, and a Dynamax Drednaw emerged. Misty followed it by Dynamaxing her Klink. Nessa made her move. "Drednaw, Max Geyser!"
Drednaw fired a stream at Klink. It made some damage, and it started to rain in the arena.
"Steel types are a little vulnerable to water attacks." Nessa informed.
"Maybe so." Misty replied. "But, all of this rain is making your Drednaw more vulnerable.
Nessa realized what Misty was talking about. "Uh oh."
"Go for it, Klink. Max Lightning!"
Charging up, Klink fired an electrical beast at Drednaw. With the rain as a conductor, Drednaw quickly fainted and returned to normal size.
"Drednaw is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Klink wins. The winner of this battle is Misty Brightdawn!"
"A shocking experience for Nessa, that's for sure." Fizzy said. "Thanks to that rain, Misty claims her second gym victory."
After recalling Drednaw, Nessa walks up to Misty as she congratulates her Klink.
"Those spinning gears sure pack a punch." Nessa said. "Your devotion to your training truly earned you the Water Badge."
Nessa hands Misty a gold chunk with what looks like water droplets on it.
"I have the Water Badge!" Misty cheered. "That's badge number two."
Everybody cheered for Misty's victory. Even Opaline and Squirk.
"She is rising up in the ranks." Opaline said proudly.
"That's true." Squirk added. "But, she still has to earn six more badges to enter the championship."
Later, Misty changed into her regular clothes and healed her Pokémon. She and her companions soon head for the seafood restaurant Oleana mentioned to meet Chairman Rose. Meanwhile, in the Kalos Region, Sting walks on the beach, carrying his sneakers with him.
"It's been a long trek." Sting said to himself. "But, it's worth it. Cyllage City is just ahead. I'm ready for anything Gym Leader Grant can dish out."