//------------------------------// // 32. Diamond Tiara vs. Giovanni (one more time) // Story: Diamond's Pokémon Adventure // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// Diamond is facing Giovanni once again. This time, it's an official gym battle. A young lady with short blond hair steps in to act as a referee. "This shall be a four on four battle." Giovanni explained. "Ready for battle?" "I sure am!" Diamond answered. "Very well, my barefoot beauty. Here comes my first Pokémon. Go, Dugtrio!" When Dugtrio comes out, Diamond makes her move. "Let's go, Omastar!" Giovanni was shocked to see Omastar. "How does a Prehistoric Pokémon appear in modern times?" "Me and my friends were given a Spiral Fossil in Mt. Moon." Diamond explained. "Took it to a lab in Cinnabar island, and is resurrected." "It doesn't matter here. Dugtrio, use Dig!" As Dugtrio goes underground, Omastar waits for the right moment. When Diamond saw Dugtrio come out, she quickly makes her move. "Quick, use Mud Shot!" Omastar splotched mud on Dugtrio to stop it's attack. Diamond followed it up. "Now, use Hydro Pump!" The Spiral Pokémon fired a strong stream of water at Dugtrio, causing it to faint. "Dugtrio is unable to battle." The woman announced. "Omastar wins!" "Dugtrio, return." Giovanni said. He then took out another Poké Ball. "You're next, Nidoqueen!" The appearance of Nidoqueen got Diamond a little afraid. But, she regained her composure. "Let's strike hard, Omastar. Use Spike Cannon!" As soon as Omastar shot the spikes, Giovanni countered. "Strike at those spikes with Poison Sting!' Nidoqueen fired poison darts to blasts the spikes away. Giovanni followed it up. "Now, use Double Kick!" Nidoqueen rushed in and kicked Omastar hard. Since Rock types are vulnerable to fighting moves, Omastar soon fainted. "Omastar is unable to battle." The woman announced. "Nidoqueen wins." Giovanni gave a vicious laugh as Diamond recalled Omastar. "So much for your ancient friend, Miss Tiara. Any other victims to give me?" "My Pokémon and I will not give up." Diamond proclaimed. "Let's go, Hypno!" The appearance of Hypno astounded everybody. Giovanni was not impressed. "This Pokémon will be defeated just as easily. Nidoqueen, use Double Kick!" Just as Nidoqueen got close, Diamond struck back. "Hypno, use Zen Headbutt!" Hypno's head glowed with psychic energy as it struck Nidoqueen. As Nidoqueen recovers, Diamond followed up her move. "Now, Psybeam!" Firing a blast of psychic energy, Hypno finished off Nidoqueen. "Nidoqueen is unable to battle," The woman announced. "Hypno wins." She turns to Giovanni. "Sorry, boss." "Don't apologize." Giovanni said as he recalls Nidoqueen. "You're just doing what's right." He then makes his next choice. "Here's my next Pokémon. Go, Nidoking!" Out pops a purple version of Nidoqueen with pointy ears, spikes, and a strong horn. Diamond takes out her Pokédex. "NidoKING?" Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon. The Pokédex said. It has a powerful tail that can knock over anything. This got Diamond nervous. Giovanni strikes first. "Use Thrash!" Nidoking came in fast and clobbered Hypno. Diamond got her Pokémon's attention. "Get it together, Hypno. Use Psybeam." "Quick, Nidoking." Giovanni shouted. "Use Thrash again!" Nidoking came to hit Hypno again. It was so fast and hard, Hypno fainted. "Hypno is unable to battle." The woman announced. "Nidoking wins!" "Hypno, return." Diamond said. "You tried. Now, get some rest." Diamond noticed that Nidoking looks exhausted and confused. This gives her an idea. "Let's go, Snorlax!" Snorlax comes out. Giovanni decided to strike first. "Let's end this before she makes her move. Use Thrash!" But, Nidoking struck itself. The Team Rocket leader soon realized something. "Oh no! Using Thrash multiple times caused it to be confused due to fatigue." "That's my cue to take advantage of this." Diamond announced. "Snorlax, use Body Slam!" Snorlax jumps up and landed on Nidoking. After Snorlax got up, everybody saw that Nidoking fainted. "Nidoking is unable to battle." The woman announced. "Snorlax wins!" "Good work, Snorlax." Diamond cheered as Snorlax gives her a thumbs up. Giovanni recalls Nidoking and prepares to continue this battle. "You came this far, my dear. Here's my last Pokémon. Go, Rhydon!" Rhydon comes out ready to battle. This gives Diamond an idea. She recalls Snorlax, and brings out her next Pokémon. "Go, Venusaur!" Venusaur comes out. His landing almost shakes the gym. "Riding your hopes on Venusaur, eh?" Giovanni asked. "You'll be surprised at what I have in store." Diamond answered. "We'll see. Rhydon, use Horn Attack!" With it's horn glowing, Rhydon charges. Diamond counters. "Push him back with Razor Leaf!" Venusaur uses it's leaves to push Rhydon back. Diamond followed this attack up. "Now, use Vine Whip!" Just as Venusaur unleashed it's vines, Rhydon stomped on them. "Not this time!" Giovanni said to his opponent. "Rhydon, use Hammer Arm!" Rhydon's arm glowed as it struck Venusaur. Diamond is not giving up as she rubs the jewel on her pendant. "When a Pokémon and trainer work together, nothing is impossible." Diamond began to chant. "Now, my blooming beauty. MEGA EVOLVE!' Venusaur started to glow. Seconds later, Venusaur's plant became a small tree and a pink flower is on it's head. "Oh no!" Giovanni gasped. "Mega evolution!" "Time to deliver the final blow." Diamond said proudly. "Venusaur, use Petal Blizzard!" Mega Venusaur unleashed many pink petals at Rhydon. It was so hard, the Drill Pokémon fainted. "Rhydon is unable to battle." The woman announced. "Venusaur wins. The winner of this gym battle is Diamond Tiara!" Diamond cheered as her Venusaur returns to normal. After recalling Rhydon, Giovanni looks at his opponent with admiration. "I always thought you were a formidable opponent, Miss Tiara." Giovanni admitted. "I can't face my colleagues after this loss. I hearby disband Team Rocket so that I can go back to being a trainer." He then takes out a leaf shaped object. "Since you have defeated me in a gym badge, I give to you the Earth Badge." Diamond was given the Earth Badge. And, appreciates the comment. "Thank you, Giovanni. I wish you luck." This gives Giovanni a feeling of honor. When the girls left the gym, they were met by Holly Prema. Diamond expected trouble from her. But, she has a kinder expression on her face. "Diamond Tiara, we need to talk." End of Chapter 32 DIAMOND TIARA Eevee Pidgeot Venusaur Hypno Snorlax Omastar At Oak's Lab Pikachu Golem Ninetales Dugtrio Alolan Ninetales Starmie Magnemite BABS SEED Charizard Fearow Alakazam Lapras SILVER SPOON Blastoise Venomoth Rhydon Porygon Aerodactyl