((A/N: So, I said I wouldn't do this normally. Putting notes up here. But Teporingo's remix of Trainertale Megalovania is SO FITTING for Sans' battle music, I just had to mention it before we got started!
I'm probably gonna do this with every GYM battle! Most of these recs are in my writing playlist for this fic, so you'll hear what I hear when you read!
I would also like to mention that in "postpacifist-undertale", the Tumblr blog where I talk about all these things, I have also addressed Pokémon Sun and Moon and whether or not it would affect the story. Please go check that out for my opinions, thank you!
This is a little nit-picky, and I understand the reasoning behind it, but if a fic is reader's-opinion and asks a question, if it updates, that mean there is already an answer for those questions. I don't want to be rude about it, but it gets pretty :/ sometimes when I get 10 reviews and they're all replying questions I answered already. Really gets my hopes up for some feedback, yanno? I don't get reviews that often so... Just please be courteous in the future, thank you~))
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"huh. you're back, kid."
Frisk nodded.
"...so i actually have to do my job, now?"
They nodded again.
Sighing, Sans got up from his seat at the end of the GYM "maze". He shuffled his way over to the battle area that Frisk remembered passing by on the way to his seat, and the human child followed suit.
"then let's get to the point."
The lights shut off except for the bright showcase lights that hung overhead. His left eye glowed a wispy blue-green, and an announcer's voice went off in the overhead speakers.
/"The battle between Frisk and Illusia Town's GYM Leader Sans will now begin! Each side is only allowed two Pokémon each, and normal battle rules apply!"/
Like usual, the rules followed. Only the challenger is allowed to swap Pokémon and use items, no level caps, etc. This challenge should be in the bag.
/"Leader Sans uses Alertist Magic! The Leader's Pokémon has boosted evasiveness for this battle!"/
Wait, what?
/"Frisk sends out Espurr and Leader Sans sends out Vullaby!"/
"...you sure that was a good idea, kid?"
They said that of course it was, and had Bestimmung use Confusion. Sure enough, Vullaby came out unscathed.
Darn, they forgot Dark-types were immune to Psychic moves...
They needed to get Besti out of there.
/"Vullaby was unaffected! It used Fury Attack!"/
Hitting three times, that single move dropped Besti's HP down clearly past half, and Frisk immediately called for a switch-in to Arwen.
"Arwen, use Quick Attack!"
Vullaby narrowly dodged, not even a scratch. That evasiveness boost is really annoying, otherwise it would have gotten hit.
Maybe Swift will pull through again?
"Vullaby, use Gust."
Knocking Arwen down a few points of HP, the Eevee stumbled about, trying to get a better footing on the ground.
"Arwen, use Swift!"
"using an attack that'll never miss? now you're definitely using your head, frisk."
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It was a random thought, but Frisk had to ask, though it might have been stereotypical to comment on. It might not also have been the right time for it, but they would forget to ask about it later.
"well, my bro actually took our cubones and marowaks out for training. the only cubone that isn't doing that is the one that's too young to even see," Sans shrugged nonchalantly.
"but enough talk. Gust again, Vullaby!"
To Frisk's surprise, the HP stat of Vullaby was rather low, and one more Swift attack did the trick after a narrow dodge. Vullaby was tossed into the air by the impact, leaving it breathless and dizzy.
/"Leader Sans' Vullaby is unable to battle! Challenger Frisk wins the round!"/
Frisk pumped at the air enthusiastically. One down, one to go!
"heh, good job frisk. here's my next 'mon."
/"Leader Sans sends out Gengar!"/
Wait, what.
"sorry kiddo. i get kinda iffy about my aces, and gargar always tends to be the one i use for the less-experienced trainers. that being said, he's probably the highest-leveled pokémon you've seen so far."
Ohhh boy...
Wait, this might be good! Ghost-types can't hit Normal-types with any same-type moves!
"Arwen, use Bite!"
Dodged.
"Again!"
Dodged.
"Third time's the charm, try again!"
This time, Arwen landed a clean blow on her opponent with strong jaws as Gengar shook her off and stepped back, hissing in pain.
"gargar, use payback."
The Gengar wore a terrifying grin as it lurched forward and slashed with a dark energy as Frisk watched the HP on the screen drop in horror. After healing up with a Super Potion, Frisk ordered for another Bite attack, not trusting Swift to work because of its Normal-typing.
Maybe it doesn't know many other moves besides Ghost-type. Banking on that theory, Frisk pushed onward.
It can't keep dodging forever, so just keep attacking.
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A few more super-effective hits and the Gengar finally went down.
/"Leader Sans' Gengar is unable to battle! The winner of the battle is Frisk!"/
The lights gradually lit back to normal, and both sides returned their Pokémon to their pokéballs. Sans strolled across the battlefield toward Frisk, his classic grin holding a bit of remorse for his first loss in several months.
"congrats, that was a good battle. here's the arcane badge, you've earned it kiddo. you use these to show proof you've beaten one of the eight ebott league gym challenges."
He held out a bony hand, which opened up to reveal a pair of crossed bones protecting a sparkly blue heart. Frisk cupped their hands to receive their badge, but they were also given a small disc-like object as well.
"that there's called a TM. they teach moves to pokémon- if that specific move is compatible with it, i mean. this one is also one of the 'upgraded' ones, actually," Sans continued. "dr. alphys in tekorr city fixed a few bugs that made them break after use, and now they stay intact no matter how much you use 'em. the older versions- the ones humans made- broke after using them once, which is probably why she had so many to test on. we don't exactly get them shipped here, so we just dig around where we can."
"the one I just gave you is called 'payback'. it does double the damage back if the user has been attacked first."
Frisk toyed with the TM in their hands in curiosity before carefully tucking it into a side pocket off their messenger bag. They didn't know if they had a TM case, so they resolved to keep any future ones there for safe-keeping. TMs might not break after use, but who's the say they won't break because of terrible care?
"anyway, that should be it-"
They stopped him about what happened earlier, wanting to know what he needed stronger pokémon for.
"well, this is your first GYM challenge. for others that came from different areas and backgrounds, this might be their fifth, sixth, or even their last one. all GYMs need teams that are suited for each level of challenges, so people don't have to travel hundreds of miles for their first GYM challenge. ya dig?"
Frisk nodded, satisfied with the answer.
After saying their goodbyes and see-you-laters, the human exited the Illusia Town GYM, proudly raising their first badge into the remaining bright rays of sunlight.
[You got the Arcane Badge.]
-Frisk Profile-
Gym badges earned: 1
Pokémon captured: 2
[FILE 1 SAVED]
((A/N: Hooray! They won! Finally, took them practically years to do some actual GYM battling-
Speaking of which, I got the battlefield bit from Pokémon Insurgence, which is a really awesome fangame I've been playing as of late! They have the battlefields actually built into the GYM, instead of one just magically appearing to be fought on, and I thought that was a good idea!
Now, the city splits off paths around here. To the southern exit is another route, then Coastvale City and a Master Pokémon Contest coming soon with a special guest in tow. To the eastern exit, there is Aonoko Forest, at the end of which is Solava town and Soulsaver Spa, and Grillby's is there if that sways any opinions. Both ways will be visited eventually, but one sooner than the other. No GYMs in either town/city btw, so lemme ask again:
[ ] South, or East?
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