Misty's Adventures in Galar

by Brian Sheil

17. Here We Are in Hammerlocke

The trio of friends walked into the city of Hammerlocke. They soon saw Bede talking to Chairman Rose and his secretary Oleana. Misty is still upset at what Bede said about Hop.
"I have been gathering Wishing Stars and Badges as fast as I can, sir." Bede reported. " Hopefully the Wishing Stars I've been gathering will help with this problem you've been having."
"Good work, Bede." Rose replied. "But, besides the Wishing Stars, we need a strong trainer to help us. The whole Galar region depends on this mission. We need a trainer like the Champion: Leon."
"No offense, sir. But, I bested his little brother Hop. If beating that kid is that easy, then I can beat the Champion. Then, I'LL be the Champion!"
"I do admire that attitude."
Oleana then approached the lad. "Bede, we need to talk."
As Oleana and Bede leave the area, Rose sees Misty and her friends leave the Pokémon Center.
"Hello, Misty." Rose greeted. "I'm glad to see you and your companions."
"Is that so?" Misty asked.
"The Wishing Stars, like the one on your Dynamax Band, are more for enlarging your Pokémon. They are for energizing many systems in Galar. Cone with me to the Hammerlocke Stadium. And, we'll explain everything."
Firefly got a little curious. "I wonder what the Chairman wants to show us."
"I just wonder what happened to Hop." Misty added. "It must be heartbreaking for him to lose to a creep like Bede."
Inside the stadium, Chairman Rose and Oleana share some useful information.
"Hammerlocke Gym also serves as a power plant." Rose explained as he pulls out a tablet. "The information on this tablet can show you how."
As the girls look at the diagram, Rose continues hid explanation. "Power is taken from Hammerlocke Tower, and that power goes to the underground power plant for all of Galar."
The girls continue to listen to Rose. "'Our society depends on energy sources like electricity, natural gas, and water. That's why I'm working with my group on how to harness the power of the Wishing Stars."
Oleana soon whispered something in Rose's ear.
"Sorry, girls." Rose said. " I better get to work before Oleana gives me an earful. I suggest you three head for the Vault next. It's near the road that leads to Route 6."
The girls walk along the road. Soon, they were greeted by Raihan, who Misty saw in person at Motostoke Stadium during the opening ceremonies.
"Hello, my friends." Raihan greeted. "Are one of you one of the challengers endorsed by Leon?"
Misty steps up. "I am, Raihan."
Raihan looks up the information on his own tablet. "Ah, yes. Misty Brightdawn. A pleasure to meet you. I should let you know this. To be worthy to battle me during the challenge, you must have seven gym badges first."
"That's true." Misty replied. "Anyway, me and my two friends are here to see the Vault."
"So, you would like to learn of the history of Galar. Come inside with me."
The girls follow Raihan inside the building. They were amazed by the inside. Displays of items, trophies, and outfits line the walls.
"You girls should go upstairs to see something special." Raihan suggested.
The girls soon find themselves climbing flights of stairs.
"Hasn't anybody thought of installing an elevator around here?" Paradise grumbled.
They made their way to two wooden doors. Inside the room, they see four tapestries. And, they see Sonia looking at them. She then sees the trio.
"Misty, Firefly, and Paradise." Sonia said. "Good to see you girls."
"What are you looking at, Sonia?" Firefly asked.
"It seems as these tapestries are telling a story."
The girls look at the tapestries as Sonia explains about them. "The first cloth shows two youths seeing a Wishing Star. Number two shows many Pokémon Dynamaxing. The third one shows the youths reach for a sword and a shield. And, the fourth one shows them as rulers."
Firefly got a little nervous. "Does this have anything to do with that Darkest Day story?"
"I was thinking that myself." Sonia replied. "What are you thinking of from looking at these tapestries, Misty?"
"There were two young people in these tapestries." Misty replied. "One of them looks like that statue in Motostoke."
"Good thinking, Misty. But, why was there just one statue instead of two? This deserves some further investigation. Meanwhile, you still have the Gym Challenge ahead of you. Good luck."
The trio walk down the stairs. They were greeted by Raihan.
"Those tapestries you girls saw tell of a formation of a kingdom in Galar." Raihan explained. "You'll learn more soon. For now, you need to focus on the Gym Challenge."
"Okay." Misty replied. "Any advice?"
"Train your Pokémon along Route 6 on your way to the village of Stow on Side. That's where Gym Challenge number four is located."
The girls soon left the Vault to head for Route 6. Misty hopes to do good at her next goal: Stow on Side.