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// 32. Gym Battle 7-Misty vs. Piers 
// Story: Misty's Adventures in Galar 
// by Brian Sheil 
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Inside the Pokémon Center in Spikemuth, Misty finished her call to Miss Catrina. Firefly and Paradise came to check on her.
"What's your plan this time, Misty?" Paradise asked.
"I exchanged Grimmsnarl and Drifblim for Klang and Centiskorch." Misty replied. "I was told that the gym leader uses Dark types. So..."
Their conversation was cut short by Reeka and Draggle.
"We told you your quest should end!" Reeka yelled.
The mean girls called for their Pokémon. Misty finally has a chance to learn about them. She points her Pokédex at Purrloin.
Purrloin, the Devious Pokémon and the pre evolved form of Liepard. Said the Pokédex.  It's innocent act can fool anybody so it can steal stuff.
"So, that's what a Liepard starts off as." Misty said as she points her Pokédex to Meowth.
Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. Galarian form.  The Pokédex said. In Galar, their bodies toughened up enough to become steel.
The Nurse Joy working in the Pokémon Center spoke up. "We don't allow brawls here. Even in Spikemuth!"
"Shut up, lady!" Draggle yelled as she points to Misty. "Use Fury Swipes on that loser!!!"
Purrloin and Meowth rush in to scratch Misty. Firefly steps up. "Come out, Carkol. And, use Flame Charge!"
Carkol pops out and flares up. It then blazes to the two cats. They got hit hard and bumped into the mean sisters. Everybody gell put of the Pokémon Center. Everybody cheered for this event. Even some of the Team Yell characters. Suddenly, Carkol glowed. Then, grew into a powerful Coalossal.
"All right!" Firefly cheered. "Now, I have my own Coalossal!"
"With those sisters out of the way," Paradise said, "we can concentrate on Misty's gym battle."
Minutes later, the girls went outside the Pokémon Center. In one of the stands is someone dressed up in Team Yell garments.
"If you want to challenge our gym leader," The person said, "you'll need to change into your challenger outfit to make it official."
Misty went into another room and changed into her uniform. Paradise and Firefly are escorted to an arena. As Misty walks along the streets, she is shocked at the sights of buildings that look abandoned. Neon signs are lighted up. Soon, she finds an enclosed area with many people in Team Yell colors. Then, an energetic man with wild white and black hair. We wears a withe jacket over a black shirt with the Team Yell symbol over it.
"Hey, everybody!" The man said in his microphone. "I am Piers, the gym leader! And, you're all ready to see a Gym Battle!"
The crowd cheered as he points to Misty. "I see my challenger has arrived. Misty Brightdawn, come on in!"
Misty cautiously enters the area. She soon spotted her partners, Firefly and Paradise, in the enclosed stands.
"Don't worry, Misty." Firefly calls out. "We're okay. So are Opaline and Squirt."
Misty soon saw Opaline and Squirk in another area. 
"We've been invited to watch the battle." Squirk said.
As soon as Misty steps up to meet Piers, he calls for someone. "Okay, Shady. Let's make it official!"
In steps a girl wearing with flowing lime green hair and wearing a pink shirt and black tights and sneakers. After removing her sunglasses, she addresses the crowd.
"All right, crew!" The girl said in her microphone. "This is your groovy MC, Shady. And, it's time for a gym battle between our gym leader, Piers," The crowd cheers, "and his opponent with six badges already in her possession, Misty Brightdawn!"
A Team Yell member without his face paint steps in as a referee. "This will be a four on four battle. It's over when all Pokémon of either side are unable to battle. Also, only the challenger can substitute Pokémon."
Piers steps up. "Here's Pokémon number one. Go, Scrafty!"
A Scrafty comes out. Misty has a good idea who to send. "Let's go, Corviknight!"
Corviknight comes out to battle. Piers makes his first move. "Let's start strong, Scrafty. Hi Jump Kick."
Scrafty jumps up and gives a quick kick to Corviknight. Misty was shocked at this,
"I know Corviknight has parts of steel types to him."  Piers said. "And, steel is vulnerable to fighting moves."
"I won't give up!" Misty replied. "Corviknight, Steel Wing!"
Corviknight's wings became hard as metal. Zipping fast, it struck Scrafty. Misty followed it up. "While Scrafty is recovering, use Drill Peck!"
Spinning like a tornado, Corviknight's beak struck Scrafty, causing the Hoodlum Pokémon to faint.
"Scrafty is unable to battle," The makeshift referee announced. "Corviknight wins!"
"And, the challenger scores first." Shady said. She looks at Piers. "Sorry, boss."
"Don't be, Shady." Piers replied. "You're just doing your job." After he recalled his Scrafty, he makes his next choice."Here comes Pokémon number two. Go, Malamar!"
Out comes a Pokémon that looks like an upside down squid. Misty studies this creature.
Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon. Said the Pokédex. When it flashes it's lights, they cause hypnotism.
"Better be careful, Corviknight." Misty said, figuring her Raven Pokémon is still raring to go.
Piers makes the first move. "Malamar, use Hypnosis."
The lights on Malamar's body glowed. Corviknight soon got hypnotized. This worried Misty.
"Follow it up with Psybeam!" Piers called out.
Malamar fired a blast of psychic energy. Still worn from battling Scrafty, Corviknight soon fainted.
"Corviknight is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Malamar."
"Looks like Corviknight got grounded as Piers claims HIS first victory." Shady said.
"Corviknight, return." Misty said sadly. Soon, she makes her next choice. "Let's go, Klang!"
The Gear Pokémon comes out. Piers is not to impressed. "That pair of gears won't stand a chance. Malamar, use Psycho Cut!"
Malamar sent flowing blades toward Klang. Misty quickly reacted. "Dodge. Then, use Discharge!"
After avoiding the Psycho Cut, Klang fired a bolt if electricity at Malamar. Misty followed it up. "Now, use Gear Grind!"
Klang rushed to its opponent, and used both gears to grind against it. Soon, Malamar fainted.
"Malamar is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Klang wins!"
As Paradise, Firefly, Opaline, and Squirk cheered for Misty, Klang soon glowed and then grew. When the glowing stopped, the Gear Pokémon looks like it has a rotating disc in the middle of the body.
"Check this out!" Shady announced. "Misty's Klang has evolved into an awesome Klinklang!"
Misty's Pokédex comes alive. Klinklang, the Gear Pokémon and the evolved from of Klang. It can store energy on the red center of the rotating disc. And, use it to fire the spikes on the rim. 
"Impressive evolution." Piers praised as he recalls Malamar. "But, this battle isn't over yet." He soon takes out another Poké Ball. "Here's Pokémon number three. Go, Skuntank!"
A humongous skunk pops out. Misty studies this creature.
Skuntank, the Skunk Pokémon and the evolved form of Stunky. The Pokédex said. The stench from this Pokémon is so bad, it gets worse if not washed away.
"Klinklang, return." Misty said.
"What's the deal?" Paradise asked from the stands. "That Klinklang looks powerful."
"Misty figured that Skuntank can learn Flamethrower." Opaline replied. "And, fire moves are powerful against steel types."
Misty makes her next choice. "Mudsdale, let's go!"
Mudsdale pops out. Even the audience of Team Yell members are impressed.
"Mudsdale, the Draft Horse Pokémon!" Piers gasped. "Now, that's a challenge. Skuntank, use Night Slash!"
Skuntank's claws glowed black, and gave a strong slash to Mudsdale. Misty quicky reacted. "Mudsdale, use Rock Smash!"
Mudsdale stomped on the ground and make a stone pillar appear. It then fell on Skuntank. Misty followed it up. "Follow it up with High Horsepower!"
Charging up, Mudsdale rammed into Skuntank. This causes the Skunk Pokémon to faint.
"Skuntank is unable to battle," The referee announced. "Mudsdale wins!"
"This is a real show now!" Shady said. "Now, our leader is down to his last Pokémon."
"Skuntank, return." Pierse said. He then turns to Misty. "I applaud your knowledge, friend. You figured Ground and Fighting moves are good against Dark types."
Marnie watches from a distance. Piers then pulls out his last Poké Ball. "This place may not have power points to Dynamax or Gigantimax. But, my fourth and final Pokémon will rock you for sure! Go, Obstagoon!"
An Obstagoon pops out. Misty decided to switch out her Mudsdale and calls out her fourth Pokémon. "Let's go, Centiskorch!"
Piers saw this big insect, and is intrigued. "Okay, Misty. Let's do this!"
"Centiskorch," Misty called out, "use Slam!'
Centiskorch rose up its tail to hit Obstagoon. Piers quickly reacted. "Obstagoon, use Obstruct!"
Obstagoon sang loudly, and prevented the Slam to make contact.
"Darn it!" Firefly said. "Obstruct works the same way as Protect,"
Piers is ready to attack. "Okay, Obstagoon. Use Snarl!"
Obstagoon snarled loudly. Misty made her move. "Dodge it. Then, use Flame Wheel!"
After avoiding the Snarl attack, Centiskorch fired up, and rolled into Obstagoon. Even Piers felt the heat.
"Let's keep up the pressure." Misty called out. "Use Bug Bite!"
Centiskorch soon bit on Obstagoon. Misty figured that bug moves are super effective against Dark types. The Bug Bite and Flame Wheel were enough to cause Obstagoon to faint.
"Unbelievable, but true." The referee announced. "Obstagoon is unable to battle. Centiskorch wins. The winner of this battle is Misty Brightdawn! Congratulations."
Soon, the audience started to cheer for Misty as Piers recalled Obstagoon.
"I have no regrets for losing." Piers said proudly. "You were a great opponent. And, the battle was awesome!"
Firefly, Paradise, Opaline, and Squirk walked out of the audience to join Misty.
"As proof of your victory here at the Spikemuth gym," Piers announced, "I give you the Dark Badge."
Misty proudly accepted her prize. It was a golden chunk with what looks like a black devil's head shape. "I have the Dark Badge! That's badge number seven."
Piers soon saw somebody coming to him. "Marnie. Were you watching the battle?"
"Yes, I was." Marnie replied. "You were amazing out there. Maybe we you should open Spikemuth to other gym challengers."
"I think you're right, little sister. I guess you'll want to take me on next after I heal my Pokémon."
"Yep. And, I can't wait."
The two siblings hugged each other. Everyone applauded this moment. Soon, Marnie approached Misty. "Thank you for battling my brother. This definitely reignited his spirit."
"My pleasure, Marnie." Misty replied. 
"We'll meet again at the Championship Tournament."
Soon, Misty and company exited the arena, and headed for the Pokémon Center.
"You have one more opponent to battle, Misty." Opaline informed. "And, he's waiting for you at Hammerlocke."
Misty is very excited about this. "Look out, Raihan! Here I come!"


End of Chapter 32







MISTY
Mudsdale
Inteleon
Corviknight
Snom
Klinklang
Centiskorch

At the Sanctuary 
Litwick
Barbaracle
Meowstic
Ninetales
Grimmsnarl
Drifblim

 FIREFLY 
Cinderace
Vikavolt
Colossal
Toxtricity
Rufflet
Wailmer

 PARADISE 
Rillaboom
Obstagoon
Boltund
Drednaw 
Sinistea