Misty's Adventures in Galar

by Brian Sheil

25. Pink Redemption

After the ceremonies were over, Misty and her friends got back together.
"That Opal was one tough opponent." Misty realized. "Those fairy types are full of surprises."
"That's for sure." Firefly replied.
"I agree." Opaline added as she and Squirk came along. "However, that evolution was impressive. Klang is a very sturdy steel type."
"Don't forget, you still need three badges to enter the main tournament." Squirk reminded. "We'll see you later."
As Opaline and Squirk leave, Opal arrives.
"Miss Opal." Paradise said. "What can we do for you?"
"I would like to escort you girls to Hammerlocke," Opal replied. "I have business there anyway,"
"We don't mind the company." Misty said. "Sure."
Soon, the four travelers made their way back to Hammerlock. First they went through Glimwood Tangle.
"I hear that this is where you catured an Impidimp," Opal said.
"Yes, ma'am." Misty replied. "My friend, Paradise, caught a Sinistea here too."
Soon, they arrived back to Stow on Side, through Route 6, then back to Hammerlocke.
"It's been a while since I came here." Opal said proudly. "Anyway, your next stop is in the village of Circhester. Take care."
As Opal heads out, the three girls healed their Pokémon and soon, spotted a familiar sight. It was Bede looking at the main building in the center of town.
"Have you come to gloat about what happened to me?" Bede asked cruelly.
"That's not our style." Misty replied."You brought it onto yourself."
"Misty's right, Bede," Paradise added. "If you hadn't used that Copperjah to wreck that mural at Stow on Side, you wouldn't be in that mess."
Bede realized that the girls are right. "Either way, I'll speak to Chairman Rose to let me back in the Gym Challenge."
Opal came to the area and watched the conversation."Time for my own gym mission."
She then rushed over to Bede. And, checked a few features."Yes! Most extraordinary. Excellent!"
"Miss Opal!" Bede gasped. "What gives?"
"I know that Chairman Rose's secretary, Oleana, had you gather wishing stars for her. She soon realized that your usefulness is over. That's why you're in this rut."
"I suppose that's true. So, how can you help me?"
"I'm looking for someone to take over the Ballonea Gym. And, I believe that you have what it takes."
"Wow, Bede." Misty cheered. "This is a chance to redeem yourself."
Bede thought about it. Soon, he gave his response. "Miss Opal, you have yourself a deal."
"Excellent." Opal replied. "Follow me back to Ballonea."
Soon, Bede and Opal made their way back to Ballonea. Misty turned to her companions. "Come on, guys. My sixth gym challenge at Circhester awaits."
As the girls walk across the town, Sonia happens to show up.
"Hi, guys." Sonia called.
"What can we do for you, Sonia?" Misty asked.
"I'm starting to piece together all we found so far. The statue at Monostoke, the hidden statues uncovered at Stow on Side, and those tapestries here at Hammerlocke. With more investigations, this mystery will be solved. And, we'll figure out those mysterious Pokémon."
Suddenly, and explosion was heard. Everybody was shaken up.
"What the heck was that?" Firefly asked.
Sonia pulls out a tool and studies it. "Oh my gosh. I'm getting readings from that blast."
"What kind of energy?' Misty asked.
"Dynamax energy."
Everybody gasped at that news when Leon showed up.
"Hi, guys." Leon greeted. "I guess you all heard that explosion."
Paradise nodded nervously. "Yup."
"Sounds like Chairman Rose is doing something. But, what?"
"We got bigger things to worry about." Sonia informed. "I'm getting Power Point readings. Pokémon may just Dynamax any time."
"We better head over there and check it out."
Sonia turns to Misty and her friends. "We'll handle this end, Misty. You still have three gym badges to gather. Remember, Circhester is your next stop."
As Sonia leaves, the girls realized that she's right. Soon, at the Hammerlocke Station, somebody waved to them. Misty saw who it is.
"Hop!" Misty gasped. "It's been a while since we saw you."
"I tell you." Hop said. "Getting badge five was not easy. That forest, that quiz, I thought I would be going crazy."
"But, you probably did it. Now, you have five badges."
"You're right, Misty. Now, it's on to Circhester. Later!"
As Hop heads for his next destination, Misty and her friends head for a Pokémon Center to prepare for their own journey. Meanwhile, in Lumiose City in Kalos, Sting prepares himself for his own mission.
"The people of this city are grateful to Sunset Shimmer," Sting said to himself, "for restoring the power to this city. She and her two companions did quite a number on those thugs of Team Flare."
Sting steps out of the Pokémon Center and looks at Prism Tower. "Look out, Clermont! Here I come!"