Me: You know exactly why I'm making this chapter. I've been gone for a whole month, so I'm spoiling you all! But the next chapter, you don't wanna miss! That's all I'm gonna say. On with the chapter!

Max's POV

We had reached the Anistar Gym. If Serena managed to beat the gym, then I should too. We walked inside, and saw what looked to be an observatory.

The first thing any of us heard was, "welcome to the Anistar Gym. Now who will be challenging me?" the woman asked. I stepped up to her, and said. "That would be me!" I was getting excited. "How many badges do you have up to this point?" the woman asked me. "I've got 6 so far, and I'm hoping to earn my seventh!" I was really excited. She looked like such a strong foe! "Alright then. How about a 2 on 2 Pokemon battle? I'll be needing my other 2 for something else later today…" "Sure! A 2 on 2 sounds great!" I answered. "Very well then. I am Olympia, from the region of Alola, I use my psychic type Pokemon to leave opponents guessing" Olympia said. "Alright! Let's do this!"

Iris's POV

I was flying in from Opelucid City. I agreed with Diantha and decided to come help with the ongoing crisis. I flew into Anistar City, where a woman known as Valerie was to find me. I got off the plane, and instantly recognized her from the picture they gave me. What can I say? With what she's wearing she's easy to spot.

"Well, you must be Iris. A pleasure to meet someone as powerful as yourself" Valerie greeted me and curtsied. "Nice to meet you too Valerie. But I must know, what is the whole situation behind this Flare Organization?" I asked her. "You see, they have stolen a Master Ball, which can catch any Pokemon in existence without fail, and they also stole the Primal Energy stone. You know the Hoenn Tyrants right? That stone gives them their Primal power. Groudon and Kyogre have been located to be moving close to Kalos as we speak. They are drawn to the energy. Since the stone has surfaced, they can sense it, and they're coming here to claim that energy as there own" Valerie told me. "Not to mention, we've discovered they have Z1 and Z2, which control the ecosystem and 4 other legendaries. Once Zygarde achieves its perfected form, they will attempt to catch it. And once they have them in their power, they've got 5 in their power, plus 2 more who will tear apart eastern Kalos on their own".

"Wow. They know what they're doing that's for sure…" I said to her.

Max's POV

We were about to start our battle. The judge went down the rules. "This will be a 2 on 2 match between challenger Max and leader Olympia! Only the challenger is permitted to switch out his Pokemon during battle. Battle begin!"

Max: Go Goodra!
Olympia: Come forth Malamar, and use Psycho Cut!
Max: Endure it, use Bide!

Psycho Cut landed its mark onto Goodra, and sent it back a bit.

Olympia: We need to knock it out! Use Night Slash!

The attack hit Goodra once more. I could tell Goodra was feeling the power of the attacks, and if he could endure one more, then Malamar would be knocked out.

Olympia: Use Psycho Cut one more time!

The attack once again landed it's mark. Goodra had almost no energy left. So I decided he should unleash Bide's power now.

Max: Now Goodra!

Goodra made its attack by unleashing a powerful Bide. It took up the length of the battlefield, absolutely vaporizing Malamar. It passed out on the ground. It couldn't endure the Bide. "Malamar is unable to battle! Goodra is the winner!" the judge declared. "Alright Malamar. You did very well. Return" Olympia returned her Malamar, and was getting ready to throw her next Pokemon. "Goodra, return. Thank you for enduring those attacks" Goodra needed a bit of rest. It almost fainted at the last one.

Olympia: Espeon come forth!
Max: Vikavolt go and use Bug Bite!
Olympia: Psybeam!

Espeon missed her mark on Psybeam. Vikavolt glided quickly across the air and bit into Espeon hard.

Max: Use Thunderbolt while you're close!

Vikavolt did just that. It zapped Espeon before it could bounce back.

Max: Now! Let's wrap this up with Bug Buzz!

Vikavolt used Bug Buzz, trying to knock out Espeon. Espeon was knocked out on ground after just a few seconds. "Espeon is unable to battle! Vikavolt is the winner, which means the match goes to challenger Max!" the judge decided. "Alright! My 7th badge!" I cheered.

"Max has become a really powerful trainer. I'm wowed!" Brock said. "Yeah, he really has!" Misty agreed with Brock.

"Here. The Psychic badge. Proof of your victory here at the Anistar Gym. Now, here, take this Pokeball." Olympia told me. "Huh? A pokeball? Why?" I asked her. "You'll be needing it in a few moments" Olympia told me.

Suddenly, we heard a boom coming from outside the gym. "What could that be?" Misty and Bonnie asked in unison. "Go outside. The world needs you" Olympia said.

Me: Short, but not only was is used as a set up to the next chapter, but hey Max got his 7th badge. I can't believe it. We're ⅔ of the way done with the story! I can't believe it! Anyways, stay tuned for the next chapter, and more afterwards. Peace out.

Bonnie's Team:
-Dedenne (female) Level: 47

-Meowstic (female) Level: 45

-Glaceon (female) Level: 45 [MEGA]

Max's Team:
-Chesnaught (male) Level: 48

-Gallade (male) Level: 47 [MEGA]

-Vikavolt (female) Level: 45

-Goodra (male) Level: 47