A/N: I will periodically show the teams of the characters at the end of chapters.
In this fanfic, a lot of the important characters will have extra Pokemon. The levels of many of the Gyms' Pokemon will be a bit higher than in the games.
Sorry if the battles are a bit boring. I'm not too good at that. But I want to show the first Gym Battle for both Calem and Serena, so bear with me.
CHAPTER 7: VS VIOLA!
Calem and Serena decided to train for the next three days. They battled other Trainers who hung around Route 22 and defeated wild Pokemon. Through this battling, Calem and Serena raised the levels of their Pokemon. The two also stocked up on Potions for the battle.
After three days, Serena decided that it was ready for the two of them to face Viola.
During the afternoon, Serena led Calem to the Santalune Gym. This was where Viola was waiting for them. When they entered the building, he two of them saw a man standing near the entrance. They were wondering who this man was.
"Excuse me, sir?" asked Calem.
"Hello," said the man. "I am the gym guide."
"Pleased to meet you," said Serena.
"Where's Viola?"
"Viola is downstairs," said the gym guide. "You can either take the easy way down or go down using the silk rope."
"I'll take the easy way," said Calem. "I don't climb ropes."
"Aw, man," said Serena. "I'll take the rope."
"By the way," said the gym guide, "Viola is a user of Bug-type Pokemon. You should probably have some Fire-type or Flying-type Pokemon with you to counter them. Viola is tough for a novice, but she's pretty easy when compared with what's to come."
"We'll give it a try," said Calem.
"Okay," said the gym guide. "Good luck!"
Calem took the staircase down to the basement. Serena decided to climb the rope. She ended up on a giant spiderweb. She had to balance herself on the web to reach Viola. Serena tried to be careful so she wouldn't fall down.
As Serena walked along the web, little dewdrops fell from it. Serena looked ahead of her and saw Viola distracted by her camera. Serena also saw a few fake Spinarak and Ariados decorated on the walls. They looked so lifelike.
Serena made her way to the platform where Viola was standing. She saw that Calem was on the platform as well - he had already taken the staircase.
Viola greeted Calem and Serena.
"Hey there!" she said. "I see that you've kept your promise. And I can see something else in you..."
"You can?" asked Calem.
"Yes," said Viola. "I can see through the glint in your eye that you're up to a challenge. It's fantastic! Just fantastic!" She then scratched her chin. "Is this your first time challenging a Gym?" Calem nodded his head, while Serena said that she was.
"Whether it's the tears of a frustration from a loss," Viola continued, "or the blossoming of joy from a victory...they're both great subjects for my camera. They are fantastic! They are just fantastic! Now then, which one of you is going to come at me first?"
Calem was hesitant, but Serena decided to step up to the plate.
"I guess I will," said Serena.
"I'll explain the basics," said Viola. "I have three Pokemon with me, and you will have to beat all of them in order to get a Badge. Doesn't sound like a problem, does it?"
"Not at all," said Serena.
"Now then, Serena," said Viola, "I'm ready to get this thrill on!"
Now Viola and Serena were locked in a battle. Viola sent out Surskit. Serena sent out Twitter, her Fletchling.
"Let's go," said Viola. "Surskit, use Bubble!" Surskit blew bubbles at Twitter.
"Twitter, use Peck!" said Serena. Twitter pecked Surskit. It had a critical hit.
"Surskit, use Water Sport!" said Viola. Surskit shot out some water. This would weaken Fire-type moves.
"Twitter, use Peck!" said Serena. Twitter gave another peck to Surskit, making it faint. "One down, two to go!"
Serena called Twitter back and sent out Marco, her Pidgey. Viola then sent out Ledyba.
"Marco, use Gust!" said Serena. Marco blew a gust of wind by flapping its wings, damaging Ledyba.
"Ledyba, use Comet Punch!" said Viola. Ledyba punched Marco with its fists, hitting Marco five times.
"I better use a Potion," said Serena.
Serena used a Potion on Marco, restoring his health.
"Ledyba, use Supersonic!" said Viola. Ledyba shot out a ray of confusion, but it missed.
"Marco, use Gust!" said Serena. With another gust of wind, Ledyba fainted.
Viola smiled. "Now my strongest Pokemon is out!" She threw her Poke Ball. Out came Vivillon.
"Vivillon, use Harden!" said Viola. Vivillon hardened itself, making its Defense rise.
"Marco, use Gust!" said Serena. Marco blew a gust of wind at Vivillon.
"Vivillon, use Struggle Bug!" said Viola. Vivillon attacked Marco, lowering its Special Attack.
"Marco, use Gust!" said Serena. Marco attacked with another gust.
"Vivillon, use Infestation!" said Viola.
Vivillon began to rapidly attack Marco. It trapped Marco in the vortex, which would cause Marco to lose an eighth of his HP for a few turns.
"Finish it off with another Gust!" said Serena.
Marco blew one last Gust at Vivillon, making it faint. Now Serena had beaten Viola.
"You and your Pokemon have shown a whole new depth of field!" said Viola. "Fantastic! Just fantastic!"
"Great!" said Serena. "Do I get my Badge?"
"Of course!" said Viola. She handed Serena the Bug Badge. Serena put the Badge in her Trainer Card. Serena also won some prize money.
"With that Bug Badge," said Viola, "Pokemon up to Level 30 will listen to your orders in battle - even if you get them from trades!"
Calem, who had watched the battle, was clapping his hands for Serena.
"Congratulations, Serena!" said Calem. "Good job!" He turned to Viola. "I guess you should heal your Pokemon first before challenging me."
"Okay," said Viola. "I'll be right back." Viola went to heal her Pokemon upstairs. After about fifteen minutes, she came back.
Calem looked determined to beat Viola - normally he wasn't this confident.
"Now then," said Viola, "we will battle."
"Hope you can get your Badge too!" said Serena.
"I hope so," said Calem.
Viola then sent out Surskit. Calem sent out Athenais.
"Athenais, use Peck!" said Calem. Athenais pecked Surskit.
"Surskit, use Infestation!" said Surskit. Surskit attacked with Infestation, trapping Athenais in the vortex.
"Athenais, use Peck again!" said Calem. Athenais pecked Surskit again, making it faint. She was also damaged a bit by the recoil.
Calem was able to recall Athenais, and he sent out Volty. Viola sent out Ledyba.
"Volty, use Thundershock!" said Calem. Volty shot electricity at Ledyba, leaving it with only a little HP.
"Ledyba, use Tackle!" said Viola. Ledyba lunged at Volty.
Afterwards, Viola used a Potion on Ledyba.
"Volty, use Thundershock!" said Calem. Volty zapped Ledyba, making it faint.
Calem had fainted two of Viola's Pokemon. Now Vivillon would come out.
"Vivillon, use Struggle Bug!" said Viola.
"Volty, use Thundershock!" said Calem. Vivillon was damaged quite a bit.
"Vivillon, use Infestation!" said Viola. And with this attack, Volty was trapped.
"Volty, use Thundershock!" said Calem. Vivillon was zapped some more.
"Vivillon, use Harden!" said Viola.
Calem then had a smirk on his face.
"Volty, use Thundershock!" he said. Volty zapped Vivillon and made it faint. Serena clapped for Calem afterwards.
As Viola recalled Vivillon, she looked at Calem and smiled.
"You were able to beat me too!" she said. "You are both skilled Trainers!"
Viola gave Calem the Bug Badge and some prize money. Then she had another gift for both of them. It was a TM.
"This is a Technical Machine," she said as she gave each of them a TM, "or TM for short. It will teach Pokemon new moves quicker than a shutter set to 1/1000 can snap shut! They are some of the best gear around. You can use them over and over again! This one is TM83, and it contains the move Infestation. When you use it, it will trap the opponent and damage them every turn!"
"Cool!" said Serena.
"And there's one other thing I want to do before you go," said Viola. "I'll take a picture of us together with my tripod camera!"
Viola got her tripod camera ready. She then went in front of it. Calem stood to her right and Serena stood to her left. Viola told everyone to smile - which they did. Then, the camera snapped shut and captured the photograph of the three together.
"Fantastic!" said Viola. "Just fantastic! I'm going to tell this to my sister Alexa later. It's kind of late, and the Gym is closing in less than an hour, so I think you should call it a day. Tomorrow, Alexa will meet up with you. Where can I find you?"
"We're going to meet up with our friend Shauna near the Route 4 entrance," said Calem.
"Okay," said Viola. "Alexa will see you there! I'll come too."
"Goodnight, Viola!" said Calem and Serena.
"Goodnight!" said Viola.
Calem and Serena went upstairs and told the gym guide about their victory. He congratulated them. Then the two went back to Calem's grandparents house.
When Calem and Serena arrived at the house, they saw that Rodrigue and Eugenie were sitting at the kitchen table reading.
"Grandma! Grandpa!" said Calem. "We beat Viola!"
"You did?" said Eugenie. "Congratulations!"
Rodrigue and Eugenie got up and hugged Calem.
"Nice work, Calem!" said Rodrigue. "You too, Serena."
"You've accomplished so much these past few days," Eugenie told Calem. "Your grandfather and I are both proud of you."
"I know," said Calem. "And this is just the beginning."
"By the way," said Serena, "we're leaving for Lumiose City tomorrow. So this will be our last night together."
"Okay," said Rodrigue.
"We'll get you ready for it," said Eugenie.
Calem and Serena each called Shauna, Tierno, and Trevor and told them about their victory. The three agreed to meet up on Route 4 the next day. Shauna seemed especially excited, since she heard of a small Pokemon that lived among the flowers.
Afterwards, Calem and Serena called it a day and went to bed. Before Calem fell asleep, he told Cal about it.
"I managed to get my first Badge," said Calem. He showed the doll his badge. "See? Isn't it shiny?" Calem made the doll nod. "Well...I should be getting to sleep now. Goodnight." Calem got under the covers of his bed. Then he snuggled Cal and slowly fell asleep.
Viola's team: Surskit (level 12), Ledyba (level 13), Vivillon (level 15)
Calem's team: Froakie "Naveen" (level 15), Pikachu "Volty" (level 16), Fletchling "Athenais" (level 15)
Serena's team: Chespin "Chipper" (level 15), Pidgey "Marco" (level 16), Fletchling "Twitter" (level 14)
