Opening: Smile Bomb
Chapter 11: Moon V.S. Ciel! Finale The Winner is…well… (Sigh).
Moon captivated by this ghostly Pokémon kept her eyes on it as she pulled out her Poke-Nav with the Poke-Dex app looking up the Pokémon. 'Ghouligan the Halloween Pokémon, this Pokémon is a Dark/Ghost Type. It is the evolved form of Ghoulkid, this Pokémon is said to be the spirit of Halloween surviving off of nothing but candy. Evolving this Pokémon is difficult only being able to evolve on Halloween or if its trainer has raised it as a Ghoulkid and has high happiness at night during a Full Moon.' The dex finish.
"This whole Pokémon is complicated." Moon commented.
"Damn Libunny would have been perfect Dark/Ghost is 4x weak against light types." Sun said.
"Yeah, but Artikcat is a water type with water and ice moves if she uses those she'll win this." Ash said confidently and cheerful as usual. "Go for it Moon!"
Ghouligan levitates over toward Artikcat the bobcat Pokémon growling stepping back cautiously. Ghouligan begin to cackle causing Artikcat to shutter. "What is this, Intimidate?" Moon questions sweat over her brow.
"Ghouligan possible abilities are Levitate, Intimidate and Mind Games. The ability Mind Games can cause the opponents Pokémon to not attack on its turn if at all. The reason for that is Mind Games can trick the opponent Pokémon in believing that the Pokémon it's fighting is an ally, however that doesn't hinder the Pokémon w/ Mind Games ability to attack unless the opponent Pokémon also has Mind Games, Ghoulkid evolutionary family and another are the only ones that can have this ability. Thankfully for you my Ghouligan has levitate as its ability as you can see or else it will be dragging across the floor!" Ciel explains.
"Tch, so all my moves can hit you is all I heard!" Moon said confidently and Artikcat growls regaining itself.
"The final match is about to begin this one should be interesting. Now begin!" Sebastian called.
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"Assurance let's go!" Ciel commanded. Ghouligan hands grew a black aura around them, it stretch out its arms to slap Artikcat who dodge with ease one of them but is struck by the side by the other. Artikcat slid back but it didn't slow down eager for more. "Artikcat, Deep Freeze!" Moon commanded. The large torrent of water shot out aiming directly at Ghouligan having no time to escape. "Protect!" Ciel yells, a green sphere form around Ghouligan successfully blocking the attack. "Now send this girl into a void, Starry Sky!" Ciel shouted, arms out Ghouligan cackles the sky forming once more the same as all the others ripple in the night clouds revealing space and star twinkling.
"So, what Artikcat is a water/dark type you'll just be helping me out like in our earlier match!" Moon smile assuming she gotten everything all figured out.
"If you only knew." Ciel said arms folded.
Starry Sky is now in effect and it was then when Moon noticed something. "Where did Artikcat go!?" She question.
Sun sigh. "It's like I thought when a dark type is on a Starry Sky field it shouldn't be seen even by its trainer no matter how experience the trainer is and how well their eyes adjust. Starry Sky provides a cloak for dark types only not even for ghost types even though they can thrive in everyday darkness, that's the only reason Moon, was able to see Misdrevous." Sun finishes.
"If that's the case then how did Ciel battle this whole time?" Ash asked.
"It goes back to what you believe Ash." Sun responded, Ash blinking questionably. "Ciel is arrogant, shallow and looks down on others he's the type of person that believe titles are important if earned, he is an Earl and Gym leader. However though he'll never say or show he cares deeply about his Pokémon." Sun said. "Hoping that his Pokémon will strike at the right time and his Pokémon hoping he calls the right moves, Starry Sky is a move that test the bond between trainer and Pokémon." Sun finishes. Ash took Sun's monologue in and is surprise to get such insight on Ciel Phatomhive. Arrogant or not a trainer that truly cares for his Pokémon isn't all bad, Ash finding new respect for this gym leader even though he still want Moon to kick his aristocratic ass.
Moon sweat went down her face nervously. Her eyes has long adjusted to the on and off again effects of Starry Sky and question now how exactly she lost sight of her Artikcat. "Artikcat…?" She questions. Artikcat growl letting Moon know it is still in front of her. "Artikcat can you see the enemy?" She asks hopefully one of them has their sight. Artikcat search for a moment until it looks overhead Ghouligan cackling levitating right above it. Artikcat respond with a growl, which Moon took as a yes due to the tone of it. "What to do I can only see the dark type moves when it's too late and during the earlier match with Houndoom and Artikcat Starry Sky was fading this one is still at its prime." Moon said looking up at the darker night. "Starry Sky must get darker depending on the level of the Pokémon." Moon assumes.
"Moon, this is the ultimate test for you!" Ciel said. "I too can see your Pokémon or mine however this isn't different for me I had other trainers who brought dark types to this gym that I couldn't see in this mode. This will be a test to just see how much you and your Pokémon are in sync." Ciel spoke.
Moon contemplated what Ciel said. She got her thoughts together thinking of some kind of counter and got her barrowings. Moon couldn't see but Artikcat can and that alone is what she will have to survive on. "Artikcat, I'll leave this up to you. I'll call your attack but you will have to strike when you see fit!" Moon said and Artikcat agreed.
"Not good enough." Ciel judged. "Shadow Claw let's go!"
Ghouligan howl soaring down toward Artikcat, Ghouligan's hands becoming transparent with a black and purple aura. "Ice Beam!" Moon commanded. Artikcat shot the white and blue beam, Ghouligan once grinning face to one of uncertainty. "Don't waver spend rapidly to break the ice!" Ciel commanded. Ghouligan did as order shatter the ice beam with a combination of shadow claw and it's spending eventually striking Artikcat. Artikcat is on its side Ghouligan levitating off it returning deeper into the darkness up above. Artikcat stood sternly growling at it. "Now for another move use Assurance!" Ciel commanded. Ghouligan stretch its arms out the same aura from the assurance before grew. The stretching of its arms sound like cables whipping, Moon heard them coming closer toward Artikcat. "Artikcat grab both of Ghouligan's wrists with your jaws!" Moon orders. Artikcat leaps up Ghouligan's arm stretch far enough to be in reach biting down on Ghouligan, the Halloween Pokémon shocked. "What is she doing!?" Ciel questions.
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"Pull it down!" Moon order her plan going smoothly. Ghouligan wails as it is being thrown on to the floor the slamming sound being heard. "Use Ice Beam!" Moon shouted. Artikcat still how Ghouligan in its jaws, Ghouligan trying it's damnest to wiggle its arms out. "Quick pulls it towards you!" Ciel shouted realizing her plan. Ice Beam froze half of Ghouligan's arms the Pokémon finally getting its appendages back.
"Pounce!" Moon shouted. A dark aura forms all around Artikcat it leaping up to strike Ghouligan. "Ghouligan use your arms to block!" Ciel shouted. Ghouligan raised its arms which are stuck together due to the thick layer of ice, Artikcat struck its arms causing the ice to shatter and freeing them. Ciel her shatters and smiled. "Use Shadow Claw." Ciel spoke. Ghouligan use Shadow Claw grabbing Artikcat around the neck spun diagonally then stretches its arm out to slam Artikcat resulting to a critical hit and creating a crater. "Artikcat!?" Moon shouted.
Sun and Ash gasped their Pokémon calling for Artikcat.
Artikcat stood up weakly releasing a growl assuring Moon it is okay, Moon release a sigh looking up at the Starry Sky to see it slowly fading, Moon looks back down to the battle field. "I can see Artikcat a little but that Ghouligan not so much." Moon said.
"Ghouligan, Assurance!" Ciel called. Ghouligan began assurance sending one arm out at a time like a sumo. Artikcat jump to dodge one but is struck by the other causing it to be knock on to its stomach. Starry Sky began to fade more and the damage Artikcat and Ghouligan has receive began slightly more clear. 'I must comment her very few trainers make it this far let alone with my Ghouligan as their opponent.' Ciel thought. Artikcat stood up once more wincing in pain but shook it off. 'That Artikcat won't give up its strong but the only reason it made it this far is because of mere type advantage with my Houndoom and my Ghouligan sense ghost and dark types don't work well against Artikcat and water is super effective against fire. I will end this.' Ciel thought.
"Artikcat on its last legs." Sun said.
"No, Moon got this she will win!" Ash hoped.
Artikcat breath heavily exhausted from the long battle. Moon saw this and ponder on what to do knowing full well what she wanted but understood she isn't the one battling and thus not taking the hits. "Artikcat it's enough." Moon said. Artikcat look back in disappointed at what it trainer said. "You fought really hard this gym leader is too much for us I knew that even before we came here they said it's the hardest 1st rank gym." Moon said head down, she then look up with a fake smile. "C'mon let's try Sunagakure Gym…" Moon is cut off by Artikcat growl, the dark/water roar at its trainer in disagreement as it faced her. Moon smile her confidence returning. "Good I hoped you felt that way I didn't wanna quiet either." She said.
"Fools." Ciel said.
Artikcat faced back at Ciel. "Let's go Artikcat and kick this gym leader's ass." Moon said.
"Here they come." Ciel said Ghouligan readying itself.
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Artikcat roared Moon looks up to see Starry Sky still in effect but is gravely diminish the darkness fading. "Deep Freeze!" Moon shouted Artikcat spat out the cold torrent of water. "Protect!" Ciel called. Ghouligan summon the green sphere around itself. The torrent of water disperses along with protect Artikcat roaring through it using Pounce shocking Ghouligan. "Pounce." Moon said. A loud thump can be heard and Moon's eyes widen in shock Ghouligan stopped pounce by grabbing Artikcat shoulders by using. "Shadow Claw." Ciel smirked. Ghouligan extended its arms into the air slowly hoisting Artikcat. Ghouligan proceeded to slam Artikcat down creating a medium size crater and spirals in Artikcat's eyes, Starry Sky has faded.
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"That match is over and the gym battle goes to Ciel Phatomhive." Sebastian said somberly. "My lady you did a fine job." Sebastian commented.
"Moon." Sun spoke softly.
"She…lost." Ash said softly.
Moon has Artikcat lying in her lap petting it softly the Pokémon regaining consciousness. Artikcat caught a small glimpse seeing a few tears running down its trainer's cheeks. Artikcat stood up licking the tears away tickling Moon causing her to grin. "Thanks you were bombastic." Moon sniffed. Moon got herself together wiping her tears away. Ash and Sun with their Pokémon walked the two had their hand on her shoulders. "Moon that was one of the most intense match I've ever seen." Ash said. "Moon, you did good for your first gym battle especially against Ciel." Sun commented with a smile.
"My lady." Ciel gestured his hand out to help Moon up. Moon is reluctant for a second the lost bothering her but this arrogant earl pitying her bother her more. Moon sigh giving a soft smile before accepting his offer took his hand and she glad she did. Ciel pulled helped her on her feet and in the process placed the Funtom Badge in the same hand.
Moon held the badge between her index and thumb studying to make sure it is what she thought it was. "The…Funtom Badge?" Moon questions. Ash and Pikachu study the badge as it look just like the Funtom logo blue F with a gold outline.
"You don't have to win to earn a gym bade but being a good sport about losing isn't enough either." Ciel began to explain Ghouligan hovering by his side. "Moon you earn this by the way you manage to adapt in the darkness and the bond you shared with your Pokémon. Your skills as a trainer are still at its infancy but my duty as a Gym Leader is to prove whether or not you are capable. Few come to this first rank gym and few manage to come as far as you did and thus you are the Funtom Badge." Ciel finished.
Moon is flabbergasted not sure what to say. Losing a battle to such an arrogant guy and receiving a badge and compliments for it is not what she expects. "A…are you sure." Moon questions. "Take it Moon you don't impress a guy like Ciel every day." Sun insist.
Moon's eyes water comically wrapping her arms around Ciel. "Thank you. You're not a big ass after all." She weeps with joy, Ciel squirm trying to push Moon away which he eventually did. "Young Master." Sebastian spoke up now standing with the group. When Sebastian spoke Ciel remember about the award he gives to the challenger an award he rarely gives out. Reaching in to his pocket he pulled out a small bite size black CD rom in a clear case. "This is TM 24 Starry Sky use it wisely." Ciel said handing it to Moon. "Um thanks." She said not sure what to do with it.
Ash and friends said their goodbyes to the Phatomhive Manor as their journey continues.
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