After a whole week of training Turquoise was now ready for her gym battle with Brawly. Currently Our heroes are at the pokemon center having breakfast.
“So what is your strategy for dealing with Brawly?” Fluttershy asked.
“I can’t say I have one but that does not mean I won’t win,” Turquoise said.
“Well then let's get going,” Aqua said ready to go.
“Slow down Aqua, we have not finished eating yet,” Turquoise said. Once the girls finished eating they left for the gym. Soon they were in front of what looked like a simple building and once they went inside they were surprised to see a fitness center.
“I think we have the wrong place,” Aqua said. Suddenly brawly approached them.
“No you girls are in the right place, this is my gym,” Brawly said.
“Are you sure? this looks like a regular gym,” Aqua asked.
“The battlefield is in the back,” Brawly said before guiding them there. “So Turquoise did you heed my advice?
“I sure did, we spent a week in the wild training,” Turquoise said.
“Can’t wait to see the results of that training,” Brawly said before they stopped in front of a girl with blue hair.
“The battlefield is ready,” The girl said.
“Thanks Shuanna,” Brawly said before he took his side of the battlefield. Turquoise stood in her spot then shaunna took the ref’s spot.
“The battle between Brawly the gym Leader and Turquoise the challenger will now begin, each trainer will use two pokemon and only the challenger may substitute pokemon,” Shuanna said with both sides in agreement to the terms. “Let the battle begin.
“Machop, I chose you,” brawly said as he sent out his Machop. Aqua pulled out her pokedex to learn more.
“Machop, The Superpower Pokemon, Its whole body is composed of muscles. Even though it's the size of a human child, it can hurl 100 grown-ups,” The Pokedex said.
“Go Oshawott,” Turquoise said as she called out Oshawott who looked raring to go.
“I see you added a new pokemon to your team, I can’t wait to see how it rolls with the punches, “Brawly said.
“Well you're about to see,” Turquoise said.
“Let’s get started, Machop use Bullet Punch. Machop rushed at Oshawott with a flurry of punches.
“Use Detect. Oshawott skillfully dodged all of Machop’s punches which impressed Brawly since she dodged instead of rushing in. “Now use Focus Energy. Osawott closed his eyes while channeling his power.
“Machop use Bulk Up. machop flexed its muscles which caused its attack and defense to rise.
“Oshawott use Razor Shell. Oshawott grabbed his scalchop and suddenly formed his blade of water before rushing at Machop.
“We won’t go down that easily, machop use Low sweep. Machop attempted to sweep Oshawott with a low sweep which turquoise was expecting.
“Jump Oshawott. Oshawott leaped quite high which impressed Brawly.
“Your Oshawott can fly?” Brawly asked.
“No jump real good,” Turquoise said as Oshawott managed to land a powerful hit which caused Machop to fall onto one knee before falling backward and fainting.
“Machop is unable to battle, Oshawott is the winner,” Shuana said while pointing her right flag at Turquoise.
“Amazing Oshawott,” Turquoise said while Oshawott remained stoic.
“Return Machop,” brawly said as he recalled Machop. “You did good now, rest, I must say Turquoise. I'm impressed you did not charge recklessly like most of my challengers do.
“That’s just how I am, you know,” Turquoise said.
“But now let's see how you handle my partner, Hariyama, I chose you, “Brawly said before calling out Hariyama who managed to shake the battlefield upon landing and shook Oshawott off balance. Aqua pulled out her Pokedex again to learn more.
“Hariyama, The Arm Thrust pokemon, It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can send a truck flying with its arm thrusts,” The pokedex said.
“Does Turquoise even stand a chance against a powerhouse like that?” Aqua asked.
“Well she is not intimidated, look,” Fluttershy said while directing Aqua’s attention back to the battle and noticed that Turquoise remained focused.
“You're right, she looks like she is still ready to rock despite the giant obstacle she faces,” Aqua said.
“Return Oshawott,” Turquoise said as she recalled Oshawott.
“Good thinking since a small fry like Oshawott would get crushed so easily,” Aqua said.
“No, I think she wants to save Oshawott for later and tends to weaken Hariyama with another pokemon,” Fluttershy said.
“But what does she have that can match such a massive pokemon?” Aqua asked.
“Let’s keep watching and see,” Fluttershy said.
“Go Grovyle,” Turquoise said as she called out Grovyle who looked ready to go.
“Battle resume,” Shuana said.
“Grovyle use Quick attack. Grovyle charged at Hariyama with lightning speed which Brawly was expecting.
“Hariyama use Bulk Up. Hariyama crunched its muscles which caused its attack and defense to rise which caused Grovyle to bounce off it. “Charging head on against a bigger opponent won’t work which means it's our turn now. Hariyama use Force Palm. Hariyama placed its big hand on Grovyle before using a powerful force to repel him and cause damage. Fortunately, Grovyle was able to get back up while covered in green energy which was overgrow being activated.
“Your right charging in was reckless but worth it for this moment, Grovyle use Mega Drain. The leaves under Grovyle’s arms suddenly extended before turning into energy vines that wrapped around Hariyama before absorbing its energy which allowed Grovyle to heal a little. “Now use Leafage. Grovyle unleashed a powerful leafage which managed to cause a lot of damage to Hariyama. Unfortunately, it was not nearly enough to beat it.
“I must admit that was good, but your Grovyle is still too weak to beat my Hariyama,” Brawly said as Hariyama awaited its next command. “Hariyama use Arm Thrust. Hariyama began thrusting its arms and kept hitting Grovyle with each hit until he fainted.
“Grovyle is unable to battle, Hariyama is the winner,” Shuana said while pointing her left flag at Brawly.
“Return Grovyle,” Turquoise said while recalling Grovyle. “You did your best, now rest.
“I knew she would lose that one,” Aqua said.
“I would not count Turquoise out yet, because Grovyle’s attacks did quite a number on Hariyama,” Fluttershy said.
“Are you saying she planned on losing that round? Aqua asked.
“Not exactly, she just wanted to chip away at Hariyama’s endurance so Oshawott would have a fair fight going back in,” Fluttershy said.
“Fair fight? Oshawott is so small that Hariyama’s big hands would crush it without even trying,” Aqua said.
“Don’t ever underestimate Turquoise because she can be quite tenacious when at a disadvantage,” Fluttershy said. Turquoise was ready to call Oshawott back out.
“Oshawott come back out,” Turquoise said as Oshawott came back out. When he saw Hariyama towering over him he looked quite determined to beat it.
“Hariyama use Arm Thrust. Hariyama thrusted its arms like before, but this time Turquoise was ready.
“Oshawatt use Detect. Oshawott dodged each thrust and managed to get behind Hariyama. “Now use water gun. Oshawott fired his Water gun from behind and dealt some decent damage.
“Not bad but we are far from done, Hariyama use Force palm. Hariyama was preparing to use the same move that damaged Grovyle but Turquoise was ready this time.
“Dodge and use Razor shell on the legs. Oshawott managed to dodge and unleash a razor shell on Hariyama’s legs thus dealing damage to Hariyama's balance which caused it to fall onto its knees.
“What just happened?” Aqua asked.
“Turquoise is using Hariyama’s weight against it, “Fluttershy said before explaining. “You see Aqua, a big pokemon like Hariyama, is quite heavy and by weakening its legs Turquoise was able to weaken its stance.
“Not bad you were able to use Oshawott’s small size to your advantage, “Brawly said.
“Thanks,” Turquoise said.
“But we are not out yet, Hariyama use Force palm again. Hariyama tried to get up but it was having a hard time which meant it was now Turquosie’s time to strike.
“Oshawott use Razor shell with all you got. Oshawott readies his Razor shell before rushing at Hariyama like the samurai he acted like. After slashing Hariyama Oshawoot appeared behind it and held its blade out in a dramatic way. Once the blade faded, Hariyama fell forward and fainted.
“Hariyama is unable to battle, Oshawott is the winner which means the winner is Turquoise,” Shuana said.
“We did it, “Turquoise said as Oshawott placed his scalchop back on its belly. Brawly recalled hariyama and approached Turquoise.
“Turquoise that was one gnarly battle, you really surprised me with the way use were able to use Oshawott’s size to your advantage, As proof of your victory here at the Dewford island gym I present you with the knuckle badge,” brawly said before giving Turquoise a badge that looked like a blue boxing glove with a amber orb embedded in it. Turquoise placed the badge in her badge case before putting it away. “So, any idea where you girls are heading next?
“To find the next gym or contest,” Turquoise said.
“Then I recommend the Gym in Mauville City,” Brawly said.
“Let me see,” Turquoise said before using the pokenav to find it. “It's back on the mainland and quite a distance.
“In order to get there you must first go through Slateport City, the next ferry leaves tomorrow,” Brawly said.
“Thanks brawly,” Turquoise said before the girls left.
“Good luck on the rest of your journey,” Brawly and Shuana said in unison.
Sometime later the girls were at the Pokémon Center waiting for Turquoise’s team to heal after a well thought battle.
“So girls, are you excited for our next stop?” Aqua asked.
“I am but I wish there was another contest to enter, battling gyms alone is not as exciting,” Turquoise said.
“Funny you should mention that because I hear there's a contest coming up in Slateport City real soon,” A guy wearing an outfit similar to a black and purple flame knight-like creature he was standing next to said.
“And you are?” Turquoise asked.
“Oh how rude of me, I’m Rolland and this is my partner Cerulege,” Rolland said.
“Ceruledge huh lets see,” Turquoise said before pulling out her pokedex.
“Ceruledge, The Fire blade Pokemon, An old set of armor steeped in grudges caused this Pokémon's evolution. Ceruledge cuts its enemies to pieces without mercy,” The pokedex said.
“I take it this is your first time seeing a pokemon as mighty and noble as this?” Rolland asked.
“It is my first time seeing a Ceruledge,” Turquoise said.
“Well be warned we both don’t show mercy on the battlefield rather it's a contest battle or a normal one, “Rolland said.
“That aside, are you also a coordinator?” Turquoise asked.
“Sure am, I am the proud owner of two ribbons so far,” Rolland said.
“Cool, I have one so far,” Turquoise said.
“Well you better not hope to win another because when next we meet we are rivals,” Rolland said before taking his leave.
“Well he certainly is a ball of sunshine, “Aqua said, not feeling a good vibe from him.
“No matter, at least I have something to look forward to in Slateport City,” Turquoise said. Just as they said that Nurse Joy got their attention.
“Your Grovyle and Oshawott are back to full health,” Nurse Joy said before Turquoise recalled them.
“Thank you,” Turquoise said. The girls decided to call it a day and turned in for the night.
The next day the girls were now on the ferry to Slateport City.
“Just you wait Rolland, I will beat you, “Turquoise said, quite driven to take down Rolland and his condescending attitude. And so the girls are off to their next destination. What awaits our heroes next? Stay tuned as the journey continues.
TO BE CONTINUED