Misty's Adventures in Galar

by Brian Sheil

35. Prepare for the Championship Cup

Outside the arena area of the Hammerlock Gym, Misty and her friends are still in shock knowing Misty won her eighth and final badge. Just then, Hop ran up to them.
"Hi, Misty!" Hop greeted. "I heard you beat Raihan. Is that true?"
Misty showed Hop her completed medallion. "Does this answer your question?"
"WOW! That's awesome. After my victory over Piers, I was psyched about battling Raihan. Now, more than ever!"
"Easy, Hop." Paradise said. "Take it down a few notches."
"Can you blame him for being excited?" Misty added.
While Hop prepares for his battle with Raihan, the heroic trio meet Professor Magnolia and Sonia outside of the gym.
"Great battle, Misty." Sonia cheered. "I saw the whole thing. Your Ninetales hasn't lost it's touch."
"Thanks." Misty replied. "How's the research into the Darkest Day?"
"We're still looking into it." Magnolia replied. "We're still studying about the two young heroes who stopped the giant Pokémon from destroying Galar. Those power spots of Dynamaxing are getting serious. I would like Sonia to fill my lab coat."
"HUH?" Sonia gasped. "You want me to be a real Pokémon professor? But, I haven't finished my investigation of the Darkest Day and the sword and shield Pokémon yet,"
"I think you're ready to pick up where I left off. Think of this as an inspiration to complete your own research."
Sonia figured that her grandmother is right. After taking off her orange jacket, she slipped on a white lab coat. Needless to say, the girls are impressed.
"That lab coat looks nice on you," Firefly said, "Professor Sonia."
"Aw." Sonia replied as she blushed from the comment. "Thanks, girls. I guess it's time to continue my work."
"Yes, my dear." Magnolia said. "Misty, it's off to the Championship Cup for you. It's in the city of Wyndon. You best take the train."
The research duo leave the area as Opaline and Squirk walk calmly to the train station.
"Now that Miss Brightdawn has all eight badges," Squirk said, "if off to Wyndon for the big tournament."
"That's right, Squirk." Opaline replied. "Now, Misty will face her ultimate test."
Later, Misty and company split up to train their Pokémon in the Wild Area. One hour later, the three girls came back together at the Pokémon Center.
"How'd you guys do?" Misty asked.
"I did great!" Firefly said as she pulls out a Poké Ball. "Check it!"
Out pops a strong eagle. Misty was shocked as she takes out her Pokédex. "Wow! Rufflet evolved into a Braviary."
Braviary, the Valiant Pokémon and the evolved form of Rufflet. The Pokédex said. A flock of these Pokémon can come together to defend their territory from invaders.
"Now, MY belt is full." Paradise as she throws up a Poké Ball. "Meet a new friend."
Out pops what looks like an ice cream cone. Misty studies this Pokémon.
"That's a Vanillite." Firefly noticed. "The Fresh Snow Pokémon."
Vanillite, the Fresh Snow Pokémon. The Pokédex said. In warm places, people like to hug this Pokémon to cool themselves off.
Misty then pulls out her own Poké Ball. "I had Mudsdale sent to the Sanctuary to bring out this!"
Out pops a strange creature with a head that looks like a stealth bomber jet.
"No way." Firefly gasped. "That's a Dreepy!"
Paradise looked it up on her tablet. "Dreepy, the Lingering Pokémon. This ghost Pokémon can be helpless by itself. With friends, it's not so worried."
"I get it." Firefly figured. "You figured Mudsdale needs a rest."
"Yup." Misty replied. "This little Pokémon is a ghost and dragon type. Dreepy can be very helpful in the Championship Cup."
Just then, Hop barges in to be with Misty. "Cheer for me, Mist! I got my eighth badge! Now, I'm qualified for the Championship Cup!"
"Good work, Hop." Misty said happily. "Maybe we'll face each other."
"Anyway, I'm heading for the train station. Then, off to the city of Wyndon! See you girls there."
Hop runs off. Soon, the girls made their way to the train station. Later, the train was on it's way to a stop near Route 10. The passengers are all relaxed. Except Hop.
"Here we are, girls." Hop said. "On a train to Wyndon. The site of the Championship Cup."
"I agree." Misty replied. "Now, that I have a new Pokémon with me, I'll be ready for anything."
"Did you just caught a new Pokémon?"
"You bet. I caught a Dreepy."
"Dreepy? Pretty good Pokémon for a tournament like this."
The girls agreed as they continue to ride to Wyndon. Meanwhile, Sting just got off a Mamoswine and has entered Anistar City.
"Here I am." Sting said to himself. "Anistar City. Now, once I heal my Pokémon, I'll be ready to challenge Gym Leader Olympia to a battle for my seventh badge."