Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!
Announcer: After meeting Brycen, the Icirrus City gym leader, our heroes have finally made it to Icirrus City for Ash's seventh gym match.
"Well, it took us awhile but we are finally here in Icirrus City," Dent commented.
Spheal clapped her fins, in the arms of Misty and said, "Spheal, Spheal!"
Iris stated, "I can't believe how much Spheal loves the cold. I hate it!"
Misty replied, "I happen to like the cold but not all of the time."
"Cold or not, I'm ready for my gym battle," Ash responded.
"Pi pika chu," said Pikachu.
Dent looked at him and asked, "So you decided on which Pokémon you are going to use?"
Ash answered, "I'm defiantly using Krokorok and Pignite but I think I'm going to switch Scraggy for Torkoal."
Iris questioned, "You have a Torkoal?"
"Yeah, he caught it when he was in Hoenn," Misty explained.
"I'm gonna call Professor Oak," Ash stated, as he headed for the phones.
After a little bit, they arrive at the Gym and begin to shiver due to how cold it is inside of the Gym.
Misty cuddled her Spheal close to her - who was enjoying the cold - and said, "It's freezing in here!"
"Beyond the normal temperature of boiling water," Dent added.
Ash took off his jacket and wrapped it around Misty's shoulders as he said, "Here, Misty. This ought to keep you warm."
Misty asked, worried, "But what about you?"
Ash answered, "I'll be okay, promise."
Iris came in, wearing some snow gear for her and Axew as she stated, "Nurse Joy told me that it was an Ice-Type Gym so I came prepared!"
Dent replied, showing the door, "Shall we, then?"
The raven haired trainer nodded as he brought out Krokorok and they went out onto the battlefield. However, they slipped from the ice and wind up falling.
Misty ran over and asked, "Ash, are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," Ash answered.
From a balcony, Brycen said, "Welcome to the Gym! I'm looking forward to our battle and since I specializes in Ice Types, the battlefield is made of ice. Let's see how you handle this."
Brycen's apprentice serves as the referee for the battle. The referee says that they will use three Pokémon each, and that only the challenger may substitute their Pokémon. Ash chooses Krokorok to battle first, as Brycen is surprised that Ash chose a Ground Type Pokémon which is weak against Ice Type Pokémon for the battle. Ash says that Krokorok may be at a disadvantage, but Krokorok has a lot of motivation. Brycen says that his Ice Types can't be defeated with only motivation. Brycen brings out Vanillish to battle.
Ash commanded, "Krokorok, use Crunch!"
Brycen countered, "Vanillish, use Astonish!"
The attack from Vanillish sends Krokorok to the ground.
Misty comments, "Usually, Astonish makes the opponent flinch and unable to attack."
Iris stated, "I'm gonna have nightmares about that attack..."
"Not while I'm around," Dent replied, making both of them blush.
Brycen says that it's a good thing to use unexpected methods in a Gym battle, and that if Ash was confused by it, he won't win. Krokorok uses Stone Edge, while Vanillish uses Icicle Spear, as both attacks collide and one icicle hits Krokorok. Vanillish uses Blizzard, while Krokorok uses Dig, as his body becomes frozen. Krokorok tries to break free of the ice, as Vanillish uses Mirror Shot to break the ice and knock Krokorok down. Ash returns Krokorok to his Poke Ball. Ash brings out Torkoal to battle next. Brycen says that it's the easy road to use a Fire Type against his Ice Types.
Ash commanded, "Torkoal, use Flamethrower!"
"Dodge it," Brycen countered.
Just like that, Vanillish dodges the attack. Torkoal uses Body Slam and Vanillish dodges the attack, as Torkoal slips around on the ice but doesn't fall. That's when Ash gets an idea. As Vanillish uses Icicle Spear, while Ash instructs Torkoal to Withdraw to slide around the ice. Torkoal does just that as Vanillish is confused by this. Brycen is surprised by this as Ash commands Torkoal to use Fire Blast while in its shell. Just like that, Vanillish is down and out. Brycen brings out Cryogonal. Ash decides to stick with Torokoal. Torkoal uses Body Slam, while Cryogonal uses Rapid Spin to send him backwards.
"Oh man," Dent groaned.
"Yeah, this isn't looking good at all," Iris stated.
Cryogonal uses spins around to hit Torkoal a couple of times, while Torkoal uses Lava Plume but it misses Cryogonal and hits ice. Cryogonal uses Aurora Beam, while Torkoal tries to defend himself with his shell but is knocked out. Ash brings out Pignite to battle next. Pignite uses Flame Charge, while Cryogonal uses Reflect to block the attack. Pignite uses Flamethrower, while Cryogonal uses Rapid Spin to dodge the attack and hit Pignite. Cryogonal uses Frost Breath to hit Pignite and then comes at him with Rapid Spin. Pignite uses Fire Pledge to hit the center of Cryogonal and knock it out.
Misty cheered, "Nice one, Pignite! That's the way to show them!"
Brycen brings out Beartic next. Pignite uses Flame Charge, while Beartic knocks him down with Brine. Beartic knocks Pignite down with Icicle Crash, and then knocks him out with Aerial Ace. Ash returns Pignite to his Poke Ball. Ash brings out Krokorok again for the battle. Krokorok uses Stone Edge, while Beartic uses Icicle Crash to create pillars to block the attack and send a few stones at Krokorok. Krokorok uses Crunch and Beartic uses Ice Punch, as both attacks collide and Krokorok's mouth freezes. Beartic uses Brine, while Krokorok uses his tail to jump into the air and dodge the attack.
Dent commented, "This battle is going to come down to the wire!"
Misty cheered even louder, "C'mon, Ash! You can do it!"
"Yeah, beat those Ice Types," Iris added.
"Axew, ew," said Axew.
Spheal clapped her fins and said, "Spheal, Spheal!"
The ice finally breaks off of Krokorok's mouth, as he hits Beartic with Stone Edge. Krokorok uses Dig to burrow underground, and then he comes up to hit Beartic. Beartic grabs Krokorok's tail, spins around, and throws him against a rock and the rock breaks from the impact. Krokorok comes out of the ice, as he slaps his cheeks which make them red. Ash says that Beartic made Krokorok want to become stronger, so they must win the battle. Ash sees the stones from Stone Edge, and comes up with another idea. Krokorok uses Stone Edge, while Beartic uses Icicle Crash to create defense pillars and block the attack.
Iris questioned, "What is Ash up to this time?"
"Knowing Ash, it is going to be interesting," Iris answered.
Misty added, smiling, "And going to give him the win."
"Axew, ew," said Axew.
Spheal clapped her fins and said, "Spheal, Spheal!"
Krokorok jumps to grab the Stone Edge, as Iris and Cilan remember that Bianca's Emboar did the same thing to throw stones at Trip's Conkeldurr. Krokorok moves toward Beartic and Beartic uses Aerial Ace, as both attacks collide and both Pokémon land on the ground. Beartic collapses to the ground, as Ash wins the Gym battle. Krokorok collapses to the ground after the victory, as Brycen gives Ash and Krokorok compliments. Brycen hands Ash the Icicle Badge, as Ash, Pikachu, Krokorok, Torkoal, and Pignite celebrate the victory. Brycen suggests to Ash that he go to Opelucid City for his 8th Gym Badge.
Iris groaned, "Do we have to...?"
Dent asked, "What do you mean by that, Iris?"
While they were talking, Misty brought off Ash to the side.
"Yeah, Mist," Ash questioned.
Misty answered, "I forgot to give you this while we were in there."
With that, Misty gave Ash his victory kiss.
AK1028: And there we have it! Ash has his seventh gym badge! What did you guys think of this? Let me know! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!
