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// 50. The Main Event: Misty vs. Leon part 2 
// Story: Misty's Adventures in Galar 
// by Brian Sheil 
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As this story continues, Misty's Dragapult and Leon's Haxorus both charged at each other with Dragon Rush. This caused an explosion. When the smoke cleared, both Pokémon took each other out.
"Both Pokémon are unable to battle." The referee announced. "This match is a draw."
"What a bang up affair." MC Brian Sheil said. "With this double elimination, Leon is down to three Pokémon while Misty is at four."
Both trainers recalled their Pokémon. And, they were shocked.
"Wow!" Misty gasped. "First time I ever had a draw to a Pokémon battle."
"Take any win when you can." Leon replied. "Not many people battling me get this far. Well, maybe Raihan."
Misty braced herself as Leon takes out another Poké Ball. "Here comes Pokémon number four. Go, Rhyperior!"
Out comes a gray Rick creature with orange rocks on its body. Misty soon pulled out her Pokédex.
 Rhyperior, the Drill Pokémon. The Pokédex said. It's thick hide can even withstand the heat if a volcano.
Misty decided who to send out. "Let's go, Inteleon!"
Inteleon jumps out to meet his opponent. Leon looks at it very impressed. "I can remember when I gave you Sobble. You took care of it well."
"Thank you, Leon." Misty happily replied.
"Let's see how well you trained it. Rhyperior, Rock Blast!"
Rhyperior fired high speed rocks at Inteleon. Misty reacted. "Inteleon, use Snipe Shot on those rocks!"
Inteleon fired it's water bullets on the rocks. They were  hurled back to Rhyperior who took a brutal beating.
"Okay, Inteleon." Misty cheered. "Wrap it up with Water Pulse!"
Inteleon fired a stream of water to Rhyperior. Between the water and it's own rocks, Rhyperior soon fainted.
"Rhyperior is unable to battle." The referee said. "Inteleon wins."
"Using Rhyperior's own rocks against it," Brian announced, "Inteleon emerges victorious. Now, Leon is down to two Pokémon."
After recalling Rhyperior, Leon talks to Misty for a bit. "Do you remember the Pokémon I chose when you and Hop got yours?"
Misty thought about it. She then gave an answer. "I remember. It was a Grookey."
"Correct. Now, look whow well I trained it." Leon took out his next Poké Ball. "Here's Pokémon number five. Go, Rillaboom!"
A Rillaboom popped out and prepared for battle. At the hospital, Paradise watched with concern. "Oh boy. Rillaboom is a tough Pokémon to beat."
Firefly, who was munching on a hamburger, agreed. "Yeah. I wonder how Misty handle this."
At the arena, Misty recalled Inteleon, and readied her next move. "Back to action, Ninetales!"
The fire fox Pokémon came out, feeling rested. Leon acted first. "Rillaboom, use Razor Leaf!"
Rillaboom blasted leaves at Ninetales. Misty figured how to stop this blast. "Ninetales, use Flamethrower!"
As Ninetales blew fire on the leaves and Rillaboom, Leon has a trick up his sleeve. "Rillaboom, use Drum Beating!"
Beating on its stump, Rillaboom caused branches to pop out, and whip Ninetales. The battle against Aegislash left it worn out. Soon, Ninetales fainted.
"Ninetales is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Rillaboom wins."
"Uh oh. Not good for Misty." The MC announced. "How will she bounce from this?"
After recalling Ninetales, Misty made another choice. "Here's how, Brian. Go, Corviknight!"
Corviknight flies up to tackle it's target. Misty makes her move. "Corviknight, use Drill Peck!"
As Corviknight spins like a drill, Leon counterattacks. "Rillaboom, use Drum Beating!"
Rillaboom makes branches appear to strike Corviknight. But, being partially a steel type, it's not affected that much. After striking Rillaboom, Misty makes a risky move. "Okay, Corviknight. BRAVE BIRD!"
Glowing bright, Corviknight zooms towards Rillaboom. The Drummer Pokémon fainted from the impact. But, between the beating from Drum Beating and the recoil from Brave Bird, Corviknight also fainted.
"Both Pokémon are unable to battle." The referee announced. "This match is a draw!"
"Wow!" Firefly cheered. "That risk was worth it. Now, Leon is down to one Pokémon while Misty has two."
"True." Paradise replied. "But, we know who Leon's last Pokémon is."
At the arena, both trainers recalled their Pokémon. Leon is ready for his last Pokémon. "Time for my faithful partner. The best for last. Go, Charizard!"
Charizard comes out, ready for action. Misty studies Leon's best friend.
Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. The Pokédex said. This Pokémon always looks for strong opponents to fight.
I wondered when Charizard is coming out. Misty thought. I have a special surprise in reserved.
Misty takes out her next Pokémon . "Back to action, Inteleon !"
Inteleon comes out to face Charizard . Soon, Leon recalls his Pokémon, and made his Poké Ball grow. "Let's take this to the next level. Shall we. Gigantamax!"
He threw the ball in the air, and Charizard came out and grew gigantic. It's wings also became firey wings. Misty recalled her Pokémon and made her Poké Ball grow too. "This is it. Dynamax!"
After Inteleon grew, Misty made her first move. "Shut it down, Inteleon. Max Geyser!"
Inteleon sprayed Charizard with water. But, Leon didn't flinch. "It's time for me to shoot YOU down. Charizard, G-Max Wildfire!"
Making intense flames appear, Charizard blasted Inteleon so hard, it fainted, then shrunk. The battle with Rhyperior left it worn out,
"Inteleon is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Charizard wins!"
As Misty recalls Inteleon, Brian made a dire announcement. "Misty is down to her last Pokémon. What can help her battle Leon now?"
Leon watched Misty carefully as she takes out a Friend Ball. He was concerned as she tossed it in the air. "Let's go!"
Out pops the legendary Eternatus. From their hospital beds, Firefly and Paradise were shocked.
"Oh my gosh!" Firefly gasped. ""The mighty Eternatus. I wish we see this in person."
"Me too." Paradise replied. "If we get together with Misty again, we hope she'll forgive us.”
At the arena, Leon was surprised to see this legendary Pokémon again.
"You'll wish you never Gigantamaxed Charizard, Leon." Misty said. "It makes this move more effective."
Leon started to sweat, wondering what Misty is up to. Misty then gives out a command. "Shut Charizard down, Eternatus. DYNAMAX CANNON!"
Energizing a piller under itself, Eternatus fired a powerful blast to Charizard. The blast hit it so hard, Charizard started to float slowly to the ground. As soon as it landed, it shrunk and fainted.
"Charizard is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Eternatus wins. The winner and NEW Galar Region Champion: MISTY BRIGHTDAWN!"
"Unbelievable!" Brian said. "Misty did what others couldn't do. She defeated the unbeatable Leon!"
"I won?" Misty gasped. She then got excited. "I WON!!"
Misty and Eternatus showed respect for each other as Leon went over to Charizard. 
"You did good, Charizard." Leon praised. "I guess it's time I stepped down."
Minutes later, Leon stood with Misty by his side.
"Ladies and Gentlemen," Leon said to the crowd, "there is a time when a streak has to end. I had a great run as your champion. But, it's time for me to make room for a plucky trainer who did what others couldn't. Let's hear it for Misty Brightdawn. Your new champion!"
The crowd cheered for Misty. Even Hop, Marnie, and Bede showed their support. Misty held her trophy with her Pokémon by her side, including Eternatus. She couldn't help but shed tears for joy. The next day, she returned to Postwick. Misty talked to Wind Whistler.
"Quite an experience." Wind Whistler said. "Isn't it?"
"It sure is." Misty replied. "Miss Opaline suggested that I stay in Galar for a few days before I head back to Canterlot City."
"Probably to prepare celebrations for you when you return home."
"I guess so."
Wind Whistler is curious about something. "What will you do now?"
"Me and Hop are heading to the Slumbering Weald to return the artifacts to the shrine." Misty replied. "If it wasn't for Zacian and Zamazenta, the Darkest Day would've done in Galar."
Wind Whistler agreed that Misty made a point. Later, Misty met Hop at the entrance to the Slumbering Weald.
"I was just wondering." Hop said. "Whatever happened to Eternatus?"
"I released him." Misty replied. "I feel Eternatus deserves his freedom. Even though he would return to wherever he came from, he still thinks of me as a friend."
Hop feels that Misty is right. After they hugged each other, the two youngsters are ready.
"Come on, Misty." Hop said proudly. "Let's return these items to the shrine."
Misty nodded and they were on their way into the Slumbering Weald. What Misty didn't know is that miss Opaline watched her, and felt proud.
"Excellent work, Galar Champion Misty Brightdawn." Opaline said to herself. "May your future shine bright as a rainbow."


End of Chapter 50