A/N: Hello to all, I am back with the next chapter of "Road to Virdian City". In this chapter, Molly reaches Celadon City and Saffron City.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon
Molly's feet ached her as she walked down the dusty road to Celadon City. The young girl had two badges and was ready to gain her third by battling Erika. Sore and ready to collapse, Molly finally reached Celadon City and was overcome with joy. She headed to the Pokemon Center to heal her Pokemon and rest. Nurse Joy healed her Pokemon and she relaxed. Once her Pokemon were healed, Nurse Joy handed them back to Molly.
"Ah, I feel so much better." said Teddiursa stretching.
"Glad to hear that." replied Molly.
"So I assume we're going to the Celadon City Gym." said Teddiursa.
"Yes we are." affirmed Molly.
"Great! I can't wait to kick some butt!" declared Teddiursa.
"Unfortunately, I am not sure I will use you." said Molly.
"Why not?" asked Teddiursa.
"Erika uses Grass-type Pokemon so I plan to use Ponyta." answered Molly.
"That's a good strategy." sighed Teddiursa.
"I'm sorry. I can use you." said Molly.
"No. I don't want to hold you back." replied Teddiursa.
"You aren't holding me back." said Molly.
"I shouldn't have said it like that." said Teddiursa, rubbing the back of his head.
"It could have been better." huffed Molly.
The two looked at each other and laughed.
"Oh geez, that got crazy." laughed Teddiursa.
"Yeah." agreed Molly, as they both stopped laughing.
"Look, if you don't use me against Erika it's fine." said Teddiursa.
"Thanks." said Molly.
"Come on. Let's go." said Teddiursa.
"Right." agreed Molly.
Molly recalled Teddiursa and got herself ready. Once she was prepared, Molly departed the Pokemon Center and headed toward the Celadon City Gym. However, as she walked down the sidewalk an intoxicating aroma captured Molly and lured her away. Molly found herself at a perfume store where three girls quickly approached her.
"Hello there, do you enjoy our perfume?" asked the first girl.
"Yeah." answered Molly.
"You might be a little young but, you can buy some if you want." said the second girl.
"We'll help you if you need to." added the third.
"Thank you but, I can't." said Molly.
"Are you sure?" asked the first girl.
"Yes. I need to challenge Erika for a Rainbow Badge." answered Molly.
The three girls blinked and all began to giggle.
"What's so funny?" asked Molly.
"This gym is run by the gym. The three of us work her and help Lady Erika at the gym." answered the second girl.
"Is Erika here now?" asked Molly.
"I'm afraid not." answered the third girl.
"Is she at the gym?" asked Molly.
The three girls all shook there heads no.
"Lady Erika is away right now. She will not return for a little while." answered the first girl.
Molly's eyes shot wide open at this revelation.
"Where is she?" asked Molly.
"A daycare in Johto has a sick Sunkern and Lady Erika left to tend to it." answered the second girl.
"I understand. I would do the same." said Molly.
"One thing anyone who has met Lady Erika will tell you is how kind and compassionate she is. Erika is always willing to help anyone who needs it." explained the third girl.
"I guess that I'll have to come back later." sighed Molly.
"We're so sorry." said the first girl.
"It's fine." replied Molly.
"We hope to see you soon." said the second girl.
"The best in your journey." added the third girl.
Molly left the perfume store and began heading back to the Pokemon Center. She let herself get distracted and wandered around Celadon City for a while to kill some time. Finally, she headed back to the Pokemon Center and walked back into her room. Molly placed her Pokeballs on the drawer then took a brief nap. Once she woke up, Molly stretched then released her Pokemon.
"Hey Molly, what's up? Why aren't we at the gym?" asked Teddiursa.
"Unfortunately, we won't be able to battle Erika." answered Molly.
"Why?" asked Phanpy.
"She is is Johto. We'll have to come back for our eight badge." answered Molly.
The Pokemon all sighed at this.
"Why is she gone?" asked Bellossom.
"She's tending to a sick Sunkern." answered Molly.
"That's nice of her." mused Ponyta.
"Yeah. I can't blame her." agreed Molly.
"Well this stinks." sighed Flaafy.
"We might as well enjoy ourselves." stated Cloyster.
"I'm fine with that." agreed Phanpy.
"Oh brother." said Ponyta.
"There are a lot of shops here." noted Bellossom.
"That sounds fine." agree Molly.
"So, what do we do after?" asked Teddiursa.
Molly and the others stopped and thought for a moment.
"The closest gym is in Saffron City." noted Flaffy.
"Oh yeah, you're right." stated Phanpy.
"Right. Then we'll go to Saffron City." declared Molly.
Her Pokemon all cheered at this.
"It's getting late so we'll go tomorrow." said Molly.
"Right." agreed Teddiursa.
"Now, let's plan out strategy." said Molly.
"Good thinking." replied Cloyster.
"How is the gym leader again?" asked Molly.
"Sabrina." answered Bellossom.
"The Mistress of Psychic Pokemon." added Cloyster with unease.
"It took Ash three attempts to defeat Sabrina." noted Molly.
"He only did it after Sabrina and Kadabra were laughing to hard to continue." added Flaafy.
"Psychic types are weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark. I don't have any of which." stated Molly.
"What do we do?" asked Cloyster.
Molly pondered this for a moment.
"We'll have to just fight and try to wear down her Pokemon." answered Molly.
"Luckily, Psychic isn't immune to any type so all of us can damage her Pokemon." said Teddiursa.
"That's a relief." sighed Molly.
"Considering how strong Sabrina is, we're going to be in for a real fight regardless." said Phanpy.
"Indeed." agreed Ponyta.
"I need to figure out who I will use." said Molly.
The six Pokemon stared at each other.
"First, I'll use Teddiursa. Your Swift attack can come in handy." began Molly.
"I'm ready." said Teddiursa.
"Next, I'll use Ponyta. Your long rang Fire type attacks can help." said Molly.
"Understood." replied Ponyta.
"Finally, I'll use Flaafy. You can paralyze and use long rang Electric attacks." said Molly.
"All set." replied Flaafy.
"Short range attacks aren't that wise against Psychic types." noted Phanpy.
"Exactly." confirmed Molly.
"I understand." said Phanpy.
"Let's go." said Molly.
Molly recalled her Pokemon and left the Pokemon Center. She then departed Celadon City and made her way to Saffron City. It took a day but, Molly reached her destination. Molly began looking for the gym but, she got lost wandering around the city. She saw a man walking in the park so she decided to ask him for directions.
"Excuse me sir, I was wondering if you could tell me where the Saffron City Gym is?" asked Molly.
The man turned surprised and looked at Molly.
"I can. I assume you are challenging Sabrina." answered the man.
"Yes I am." confirmed Molly.
"She is a very strong trainer." noted the man.
"Yeah. I have to admit that I am a little nervous." replied Molly.
"If you're too nervous then you don't stand a chance." said the man.
"I'm not worried." said Molly.
"Is that so?" asked the man curious.
"I am confident in my Pokemon." answered Molly.
The man smiled at this.
"With that attitude, you will do fine." said the man.
"Thanks but, I have Ash to thank for that." said Molly, scratching the back of head.
"You wouldn't happen to be talking about Ash Ketchum?" asked the man.
"Yes." answered Molly.
The man let out a hearty laugh.
"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Sabrina's father. I am so glad to meet a friend of the person who helped my daughter." explained Sabrina's father.
"I guess I got lucky then." laughed Molly.
Sabrina's father then teleported himself and Molly away. They arrived in the heart of the Saffron City Gym and found Sabrina seated above them.
"Dear, I want to introduce you to Molly Hale. She's a friend of Ash Ketchum and she's here to challenge for a Marsh Badge." explained Sabrina's father.
Sabrina stood up and levitated to where they where.
"It is a pleasure to meet you. We shall have three on three battle for a Marsh Badge.
"This is an official gym battle between challenger Molly Hale and gym leader Sabrina!" declared Sabrina's father, acting as referee.
"Go Flaafy!" cried Molly, releasing her first Pokemon.
"Go Kadabra!" cried Sabrina
"I'm ready." said Flaafy.
"Just because I am not as cold as I once was, does not mean I will go easy on you." noted Sabrina.
"Use Thunder Shock!" ordered Molly.
"Use Teleport!" ordered Sabrina.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Flaafy used Thunder Shock but, Kadabra used Teleport and avoided the attack.
"Use Thunder Shock again!" ordered Molly.
"Use Teleport again!" ordered Sabrina.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed and the same situation occurred.
"Kadabra use Teleport!" ordered Sabrina.
Kadabara used Teleport and landed close to Flaafy.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Sabrina.
Kadabara obeyed and used Psybeam which did damage.
"Use Thunderbolt!" ordered Molly.
"Use Confusion!" ordered Sabrina.
Flaafy obeyed and attacked. The Thunderbolt headed straight for Kadabra but, Confusion caused it to turn back as a dragon and hit Flaafy.
"Flaafy!" cried Molly.
"The exact same thing occurred to Ash." stated Sabrina.
"Use Psychic!" ordered Sabrina.
Kadabra obeyed and attacked. The Psychic hit Flaafy causing it to faint.
"Flaafy is unable to continue!" declared Sabrina's father.
"Go Ponyta!" cried Molly, releasing her second Pokemon.
"Begin!" cried Sabria's father.
"Use Flamethower!" ordered Molly.
Ponyta obeyed and did damage to Kadabra.
"Use Recover!" ordered Sabrina.
Kadabara obeyed and fully recovered.
"Use Fire Spin!" ordered Molly.
"Use Teleport!" ordered Sabrina.
Ponyta obeyed and attacked but, Kadabra used Teleport and constantly avoided the attack until Ponyta was too tired to continue.
"Use Psychic!" ordered Sabrina.
Kadabra obeyed and attacked. The Psychic attack hit and did damage.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Sabrina.
Kadabra obeyed and again attacked. The Psybeam hit and did more damage to Ponyta who fainted.
Molly recalled Ponyta and sent out her last Pokemon.
"This is it Teddiursa. Kadabra has defeated both Ponyta and Flaafy. Sabrina has all her Pokemon." explained Molly.
"Okay." replied Teddiursa.
"Use Swift!" ordered Molly.
"Use Confusion!" ordered Sabrina.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Teddiursa used Swift but, it was neutralized by Confusion.
"Use Psychic!" ordered Sabrina.
Kadabra obeyed and attacked. The Confusion hit damaged Teddiursa.
"Use Psychic again!" ordered Sabrina.
Kadabra obeyed and attacked. It hit with Psychic and damaged Teddiursa.
"Finish it with Psybeam!" ordered Sabrina.
Kadabra obeyed and attacked. The Psybeam hit and finished off Teddiursa.
"Teddiursa is unable to continue! The victory goes to Sabrina!" declared her father.
A/N: There is this chapter done and Molly has her first taste of defeat. The scenes involving Erika were due to already establishing the fact Erika was her last badge in "Ash and Misty's House Party". Next time, the aftermath of this lose. Please review.
