Misty's Adventures in Galar

by Brian Sheil

39. Semi-Finals match 2-Misty vs. Hop

The next day, the arena is full again as Brian welcomes the crowd.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen," Brian announced. "This next match will determine who gets to go to the main tournament."
The crowd cheers amps both combatants march out into the arena. Brian makes introductions. "These two young trainers were both endorsed by our beloved champion: Leon. They are the young hopeful: Misty Brightdawn and the champion's young brother: Hop!"
A referee walks out to the competitors. "This will be a five on five match. It's over when all Pokémon from either side are unable to battle."
"Okay, Misty," Hop proudly said. "Here's my first Pokémon. Go, Dubwool!"
Dubwool pops out. Misty makes her first choice. "Ninetales, I choose you!"
Out comes Ninetales, ready for the fight. The ref makes an announcement. "Let the battle begin!"
"Ninetales," Misty said, "use Incinerate!"
Ninetales breathed fire. Hop quickly reacted. "Dodge, Dubwool. Then, use Headbutt!"
Avoiding the fire, Dubwool delivered a big headbutt to Ninetales. As the fox Pokémon recovered, Hop followed his move up. "Use Double Kick!"
Dubwool is ready to kick Ninetales. Misty quickly reacted. "Quick, Ninetales. Psychic Attack!"
Ninetales' eyes glowed and use it's power to slam Dubwool to the ground. Misty gave another command. "Let's try Incinerate again!"
The fire fox turned up the heat. This time, Dubwool succumbed to the flames and fainted.
"Dubwool is unable to battle." The referee said. "Ninetales is the winner!"
"Misty takes the lead in this battle." Brian announced. "How will Hop come back from this?"
Hop recalled Dubwool. Seeing that Ninetales is getting tired, he makes his next choice. "Go, Corviknight!"
Corviknight pops out ready to fight. Seeing Ninetales getting tired. Misty decides to call it back. "Ninetales, return." She then makes her next choice. "Go, Klinklang!"
The gear Pokémon comes along. Hop is intimidated. "Klinklang maybe strong. But, I can still beat it. Corviknight, use Brave Bird!"
Corviknight glowed like a fireball. And, zipped down on Klinklang. Being a steel type, the Gear Pokémon wasn't hurt that much.
"Brave Bird is powerful." Misty praised. "But, as I learned, Corviknight is mostly a flying type. Klinklang, Discharge!"
Klinklang unleashed an electric shock to Corviknight. Between the electricity and the recoil of Brave Bird, Corviknight soon fainted.
"Corviknight is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Klinklang wins!"
Recalling his Corviknight, Hop decided to bring out a surprise. "Pincurchin, let's go!"
Out pops what looks like a spiny creature. Misty pulled out her Pokédex to learn of it.
Pincurchin, the Sea Urchin Pokémon. Said the Pokédex. If a fish Pokémon swims near it, it's spikes deliver an electric shock.
Misty recalls Klinklang and sends out a surprise. "Drakloak, let's go!"
Hop saw Drakloak. But, is not impressed. "This ghostly dragon doesn't look that tough. Pincurchin, Poison Sting!"
Pincurchin fired poison darts at Drakloak. Misty quickly reacted. "Drakloak, use Phantom Force!"
Drakloak slipped through the ground. Pincurchin was nervously looking for the Caretaker Pokémon. Hop saw Drakloak come out of the ground, and directed his Pokémon. "Quick, Pincurchin! Spark attack!"
Pincurchin fired an electric attack. Drakloak endured the shock.
"Drakloak," Misty called out, "use Dragon Pulse!"
Drakloak unleashed dragon energy on Pincurchin, causing it to faint.
"Pincurchin is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Drakloak wins!"
As Hop recalls his Pincurchin, he prepares a surprise. "Time for my secret weapon. Go, Snorlax!"
Out pops a large cat like creature that looks hefty. Misty pulls out her Pokédex.
Snorlax, the Sleeping Pokémon. The Pokédex said. This Pokémon can eat up to 800 pounds before going back to sleep.
"Snorlax ," Hop calls out, "Use Hyper Beam!'
As Snorlax charges up, Misty decides to take the advantage. "Drakloak, use Dual Chop."
As Drakloak charges into action, Snorlax fires a high powered beam from it's mouth. The energy was enough to make Drakloak faint.
"Drakloak is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Snorlax wins!"
"What a turn of events!" Brian announced. "Hop finally has a win as Misty is now down to four Pokémon."
After recalling Drakloak, Misty looks at Snorlax recovering from Hyper Beam.
"Come back out, Ninetales!" Misty called out.
Ninetales comes out rested after battling Dubwool. Misty then makes her move. "Ninetales, use Psychic!'
Ninetales' eyes glowed and surrounded Snorlax with it's energy. Hop quickly reacted. "Breakthrough that, and use Body Slam!"
Snorlax quickly jumped up and landed on Ninetales. The weight caused the Fox Pokémon to faint.
"Ninetales is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Snorlax wins."
Recalling her Ninetales, Misty tries something else. "Normal moves aren't effective against this. Go, Klinklang!"
Her Gear Pokémon returns to battle.
"Not this time!" Hops told Misty. "Snorlax, time for Giga Impact!"
Snorlax soon ran and slammed into Klinklang. The Gear Pokémon was hit so hard, it fainted.
"Klinklang is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Snorlax wins!"
"Wow! Hop has a good ace in the hole." Brian said to the crowd.
"Three Pokémon taken out by that Snorlax." Paradise said from the stands. "That's rough."
"I wonder how Misty will come back from this." Firefly added.
After she recalled Klinklang, she noticed Snorlax getting tired. She figured to defeat Snorlax before Hop call tell it to rest.
"Let's go, Mudsdale!" Misty called out.
When Mudsdale came out, Hop got nervous. "Uh oh."
"Mudsdale," Misty calls out, "use Double Kick!"
Mudsdale gave two powerful kicks to the worn out Snorlax. Soon, Snorlax fainted.
"Snorlax is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Mudsdale wins!"
"After three of her Pokémon were beaten bad," Brian said to the crowd, "Misty defeated Hop's best chance to win the battle!"
After recalling Snorlax, Hop turns to the MC. "Snorlax is my best shot, Brian," He then pulls out a Poké Ball. "But, not my last. Go, Cinderace!'
Misty saw that Cinderace looks ready. She has an idea.
"Return, Mudsdale." Misty says while recalling her Draft Horse Pokémon. She then makes her next choice. "Inteleon, let's go!"
Inteleon comes out. Hop was now impressed. "A battle of starters, huh?"
"That's right." Misty replied
"Then, let's turn it up a notch!"
Hop recalled Cinderace. Then, made his Poké Ball huge. He threw it up in the air, and Cinderace came out. The Striker Pokémon gew big. Now, it's a giant rabbit on a fireball.
"I figured a way for my Pokémon to become powered by Gigantamax Power!" Hop said. "Let's see what you got."
Misty recalled Inteleon. Having the ball griw, she throws it in the air. "Dynamax!"
Inteleon came out and became gigantic.
"Let's do this." Hop said. "G Max Fireball!"
Cinderace unleashed a massive fireball and struck Inteleon. Fortunately, water Pokémon aren't affected much by fire moves.
"Time for a comeback." Misty said. "Inteleon, Max Strike!"
Inteleon unleashed a powerful strike against Cinderace. Misty followed that up. "Now, Max Geyser!"
The Secret Agent Pokémon fired a blast of water. That was enough to take out Cinderace. The Striker Pokémon shrunk then fainted.
"Cinderace is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Inteleon wins! The winner of this tournament is Misty Brightdawn!"
"There you have it, folks." Brian announced. "Misty will move on to the main tournament. That's where the winner will take on the champion: Leon!"
After shrinking to normal, Inteleon was given a hug by Misty. Hop recalled Cinderace and went to Misty.
"It's a shame that I lost." Hop said. "But, I'm glad that I had this battle. If anyone is deserving to face my brother, it might as well be you."
"Thanks, Hop." Misty replied.
The competitors shook hands in respect and friendship, ending this event.