Misty's Adventures in Galar

by Brian Sheil

38. Semi Finals match 1-Misty vs. Marnie

Misty and company have made it to Wyndon so that Misty can enter the Championship Cup. After touring the town, they came to Wyndon stadium.
"That's where this big event is held?" Firefly said with astonishment.
"That's it." Paradise replied.
"Wow! This is a big deal for everyone. Especially you, Misty."
Misty smiled, knowing her friends are right. They see many people coming to the stadium. This includes Miss Opaline and Squirk. While Firefly and Paradise join the crowd, Misty enters the arena. After presenting her badges to the clerk, Misty goes into the locker room to change into her challenger outfit. After changing, she sees Marnie in her own challenger outfit.
"Marnie!" Misty gasped. "I didn't expect you to show up.'
"I'm sure you didn't." Marnie replied. "I defeated Raihan and got his badge. Now, I'm ready for this battle."
"If we battle each other, let's give it our all."
"Indeed."
The girls shook each other's hand. Later, the stadium is full of people cheering and shouting. Out steps a young man with brown hair and glasses. He wore a blue jacket over a white shirt and black tie, navy oants, and black shoes.
"Welcome, everybody, to Wyndon Stadium." The man announced. "My name is Brian Sheil, and I am your MC for the Championship Cup!"
The crowd cheered happily as Brian continues his announcement. "Time to meet the players for this battle." He points to the right. "In this corner, coming to us all the way from Canterlot City: Misty Brightdawn!"
Misty walks out and is welcomed by the crowd. The announcement goes on as Brian points to the left. "In this corner, the fan favorite among members of the misunderstood Team Yell, the Spikemuth Gym Leader's sister: Marnie!'
A special section for the Team Yell members is roaring with excitement. A make referee with jet black hair steps out.
"This will be a five on five battle." The referee said. "It ends when all Pokémon from either side is unable to battle. Substitutions are allowed on both sides. Now, call for your first Pokémon."
"My first Pokémon is Liepard." Marnie saud.
Liepard comes out for battle. With her experience of battling the Liepard of those mean sisters, Misty makes her first choice. "Klinklang, let's do this!"
The gear Pokémon comes out. Marnie is impressed. "So, your first choice is a Steel Type."
"Right!" Misty replied.
"Let's see how tough it is. Liepard, use Foul Play!"
Liepard unleashed dark energy on Klinklang. But, being a steel type, it's not effected that much.
"Now, it's my turn." Misty said. "Klinklang, use Discharge!"
Klinklang fired a shot of electricity at Liepard. The sleek feeling feels the electric shock as Misty follows it up, "Now, Gear Grind."
The gears soon dig into Liepard. Soon, the Cruel Pokémon fainted.
"Liepard is unable to battle." The referee said. "Klinklang wins."
"And, Misty starts off with a bang!" Brian the MC said. "Who will Marnie choose next?"
After recalling her Liepard, Marnie makes her next choice." My next Pokémon is Toxicroak!"
Out pops Toxicroak. Misty is staying with her Klinklang. "Let's strike fast with Charge Beam."
Klinklang fired a powerful beam at Toxicroak. Marnie then unleashed a surprise. "Toxicroak, use Revenge!"
The Toxic Mouth Pokémon unleashed a beam of fighting energy. Klinklang was hit, then fainted.
"Klinklang is unable to battle." The referee said. "Toxicroak is the winner!"
"Just like that," Brian said, "both sides are down to four Pokémon."
"Return, Klinklang." Misty said sadly as she recalled Klinklang. Realizing that Toxicroak is partially a fighter type, she makes a new choice. "Come out, Corviknight!"
Corviknight popped out. Marnie planned to strike fast and hard. "Go, Toxicroak. Poison Sting!"
Corviknight fired poison darts at Corviknight. Misty reacted quickly. "Dodge! Then use Drill Peck!"
The Raven Pokémon dodged the poison then spun into a drill. It struck hard on Toxicroak. Soon, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon fainted.
"Toxicroak is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Corviknight wins."
Marnie recalled Toxicroak, and is impressed with her opponent. "Corviknight is one powerful flying type. You raised it well."
"Thank you, Marnie." Misty replied.
"Here's my third Pokémon. Go, Scrafty!"
Out pops a Scrafty. It looks ready for battle. Misty an idea.
Return, Corviknight." Misty said. She then made a choice. "Go, Drakloak."
Drakloak comes out. Marnie is not impressed. "This Pokémon is partially a ghost type. Easy pickings. Scrafty, use Faint Attack."
Scrafty glowed with black energy. Misty reacts. "Drakloak, use Phantom Force!"
Drakloak zipped into the ground. Scrafty soon prepared for anything, it was soon struck by ghostly energy as Drakloak emerged. Misty followed it up. "Use Dragon Pulse at close range!"
The Caretaker Pokémon fired a blast if dragon energy at Scrafty. The Hoodlum Pokémon was taken by surprise so quickly, it fainted.
"Scrafty is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Drakloak wins!"
"A great surprise attack as Drakloak defeated Scrafty." Brian the MC said. "Now, Marnie is down to two Pokémon while Misty still has four."
After recalling Scrafty, Marnie calls on her next choice. "Let's go, Morpeko!"
Morpeko gets ready for battle. When it became it's hangry mode, Misty realized that she better work fast.
"Drakloak," Misty called out, "use Dragon Claw!"
Drakloak charges at Morpeko. Marnie knew what to do. "Dodge, then use Crunch!"
After dodging Dragon Claw, Morpeko gave a big bite to Drakloak. The ghostly dragon fainted from the attack.
"Drakloak is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Morpeko wins!"
The members of Team Yell cheered as Misty recalled her Drakloak.
Who can I send after that Morpeko? Misty thought. Inteleon is vulnerable because Morpeko is partially an electric type. Misty then comes up with an idea. "I know. Ninetales, let's go!"
Misty's beautiful fox jumped out, and prepared for battle.
"We'll still prevail." Marnie said with confidence. "Morpeko, use Spark!"
After returning to Full Belly form, Morpeko fired an electrical attack.
"Dodge," Misty called out, "then use Will-o-Wisp!"
Ninetales quickly avoided bring shocked. Then, fired some heat to Morpeko. Marnie got scared. "My Morpeko got burned!"
"Okay, Ninetales." Misty said. "Wrap this up with Flamethrower!"
The Fox Pokémon fired a blast of heat towards Morpeko. The power of the Flamethrower was too much, and Morpeko fainted.
"Morpeko is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Ninetales wins."
"That leaves Marnie with one Pokémon left." Brian said. "Who will she send out since Morpeko was her best shot at victory?"
Marnie recalled Morpeko. "Nice try, Morpeko. Time to rest." She then takes out another Poké Ball. "Time for my big surprise. Go!"
To Misty's surprise, a Grimmsnarl pops out. "A Grimmsnarl?!"
"I heard you have Grimmsnarl. So, I took a trip to the Route near Ballonea. I then caught an Impidimp. Leveled it up into a Morgrem. Then, into a Grimmsnarl."
Misty then recalled Ninetales and called out her next choice. "Go, Mudsdale!"
The might Draft Horse Pokémon came out. Soon, Marnie made a decision. "Since this is my last Pokémon, let's turn this up a notch!"
Marnie recalled her Pokémon. Soon it got large as she throws it back in the air. "Gigantimax!"
Soon, Grimmsnarl grew big, and looks more muscular than usual. Misty recalls her Pokémon. "Two can play this game. Dynamax time!"
MC Brian saw this and is impressed. "WOW! Looks like these two are going to end this in a huge way. And, I do mean HUGE!"
From the stands, Opaline and Squirk watch with interest. Marnie begins her assault. "Okay, Grimmsnarl. Max Darkness!"
Grimmsnarl unleashed powerful black energy. Mudsdale special ability kicks in as the attack increases it's defense.
"Now," Misty said, "use your G Max Snooze!"
Grimmsnarl begins to yawn loudly. Misty knows that she better stop this before Mudsdale goes to sleep. "Quick, Mudsdale! Max Knuckle!"
Mudsdale makes a stone fist appear and whacks Grimmsnarl.
"Follow that up with Max Quake!" Misty called out.
Mudsdale made the ground shake violently. Grimmsnarl felt the effects and soon fainted. Then, Grimmsnarl returned to normal size.
"Grimmsnarl is unable to battle." The referee said. "Mudsdale wins. The winner of this contest is Misty Brightdawn!"
"There you have it, folks!" Brian announced. "Misty's victory helps her move on in this tournament."
After Misty recalled Mudsdale, Marnie walks up to her.
"That was a great battle." Marnie praised. "It's a shame I lost. But, I did my best."
The two competitors shook hands in sportsmanship. Everybody cheered. Even Piers and Team Flare applauded the battle. Later, at the Pokémon Center, Misty was letting her Pokémon heal when Hop came in.
"That was some contest, Misty." Hop said. "You were awesome!"
"Thanks, Hop." Misty replied.
"I hope you're ready for tomorrow. You're next opponent in this contest is ME!"
Misty was fortunate to win against Marnie. But, how will she do against Hop?