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Chapter 36: A gym leader's strength

We continue the battle club as Bianca was wrapping up her battle with her newly caught Excavilier, "Use X-scissor's." as it uses the move against a Whimsicott knocking it out. "And with that folks, Bianca has made it to the next round, and now time for the next battle" As Bianca ran over to her Excavilier, hugging it, which enjoyed her enthusiasm and praise. Ash and the gang were happy she's doing well since they last saw her as she seems like she's taking the advice of how to battle to the best of her ability and let them fight their way. "There will be an hour break, and the subsequent battle between Misty and Daniel will be next," the announcer says, as Misty was showing that she was ready for her battle.

"You seem eager Misty," Ash said. "You bet it's been a long time since I had a regular match that isn't a gym battle. I'm thinking of using Frillish in this battle, and she rarely has been used since I caught her in Castellia city." Ash nods, "I'm surprised that you aren't using Ducklett, though?" Ash asked, "I'm planning on using him later in the tournament, as I promised Frillish that I would be using her in the next battle I'm in." Misty explained as Ash nods and said, "She'll be fine. I've taken you'd rather use your new pokemon for the early rounds, Misty?" Ash asked which she nods "I'm saving the others for one's that'll give me a challenge like your friends or Cilain or Burgh," Misty explained, which Ash sighed and patted her shoulder. "Don't underestimate your opponent, Misty, regardless of what they look like." Misty smiled at that statement just as the hour was about to be up.

"Will the next two contestants come to the battlefield," the announcer says. "Well, it's my turn see you later, Ash," as she left not before kissing Ash on the cheek, taking what Ash said to heart though she was confident that she'd win, which both Ash and Brock were watching from the sidelines, as did Iris and Cillian.

"Now for the next battle, so let us introduce our trainers," As Misty and Daniel were walking towards the battlefield. "In the red corner, don't let his appearance fool you as he had taken part in this competition before and made it to the top 50 from Driftvile city Daniel," the crowd cheered as they recognized him as he arrived at the trainer's box. "Now for a real treat for you folks, one of 3 trainers who came here from the Kanto region. She's one of the gym leaders of the Cerulean City gym. She now has made herself known to be one of the elite six gym leaders of the regions and youngest sister of the Sensational sisters give it up for Misty Waterflower" As the crowd cheered even louder. Ash was curious about this as Cilian walks over, shocked by this announcement. "Ash, I didn't realize that you were traveling with a well-known gym leader, let alone that high ranking." "Uh, what do you mean, Cillian? I've never heard of that before," Ash asked. "The elite six are one of the strongest gym leaders. Every region has one sound as if shes, either was labeled as one recently or has been for quite some time ."

As it was Brock's turn to step in, "You have battled 3 of them before Ash 4 if you including Koga, but he'd sadly stepped down as gym leader recently," Ash nods to acknowledge. "I heard that he'd was offered to be a member of the elite four, and his daughter was the new gym leader" Brock nodded. "You heard correctly as for the others, and they're the following gym leaders: Pyce, Wallace, Candice, Drayden, and one other young gym leader in Kalos. From what Misty told me, she was added to it when we were in Sinnoh, and she's rank 4 of them." As Cillian interjects, "The elite six are known to be the strongest trainers and are not to be taken lightly in battles." As Ash turns to Misty, who was about to start her battle, "Misty sure has changed since the last time I saw her, that's for sure," which Brock nods in agreement. "They're the second-highest rank, with the elite four being the highest even losing in battles won't affect their rank." Brock said, which Ash next said, "I just wished that Misty had told me about that before, but I understand she didn't want to let her status affect the journey."

"Will, both trainers, let out their pokemon," the referee said. "Herdier, your up" As Daniel sent out a Herdier to the battlefield, "Frillish come on out" as her female Frillish came out of her ball. As the two pokemon were ready to battle, "Frillish vs. Herdier, Daniel has the first move, let the battle begin." The referee said, "Okay, Herdier use Thunder fang" as it charged in with the said move "Water pulse now" As she sent out the water pulse, which canceling the moves out. "Now use Psychic before it can recover," Misty ordered as it landed a hit on the said pokemon before it can recover. "Nicely done, but that's what I wanted you to do use Shadow ball," as it sends the ghost type attack straight at the half-ghost type sending her back towards Misty as she thought, "Ash was right I really can't let my guard down, but this is just the beginning."

"Use shadow ball again," Daniel commands his pokemon. "Use Ice beam quickly." As Frillish managed to land a hit and to hit the battlefield covering it in ice as the Herdier was struggling to stand on the ice, which Daniel grunted, "Clever, but that won't matter used shadow ball." Daniel commanded, "That won't work again this time, use mirror coat" As it sent the move back but not as a ghost-type move which she smirked. "Now use sludge bomb." As it caught Daniel off guard, hitting it now poisoned, "This is bad." Daniel said, "Now finish it used energy ball" As it landed, a massive blow knocking it out.

"Herdier is unable to battle Frillish wins, and moving to the next round is Misty." As she was about to celebrate, just as Frillish started to glow, which caught everyone's attention, including Misty as Frillish was a Jellicent now, which Misty was happy about this "Congrats Jellicent, you did a great job out there." Jellicent nods and hugs her happily as Misty chuckled as the two walked off after Jellicent let go. The ice melts after the battle was over. "The match between Brock and Dino will begin real shortly," the announcer said.

As misty made her way to Ash was happy that Misty has won. "Congratulations, Misty, on your victory in today's battle," Ash said. "Thanks, Ash though judging from your face Brock told you about my status as a gym leader, huh," Misty said as he nodded. "He and Cilian did actually, but I understand why you wouldn't tell me this, but let us not keep anymore secret's please," Ash said, which Misty nods. "I promise Ash, sorry I had to reveal it to the registration," Misty said," Why didn't you show your gym badge would help. I had to do that," Cilian said. "Well, I did, but they still needed more proof," Misty said, a bit annoyed "Hey, let's drop it before an argument happens," Ash said, knowing Misty and her annoyance of Cilian. Both of them nodded in agreement. "Besides, it's Brock's turn."

The group nods as it was Brock's turn for his battle. "Now for the next match, another trainer vs. gym leader battle similar to the previous battle," As Brock and Dino came out to their respected trainer's boxes. "From Icirrus City and another returning trainer who made it to the top 10 of last year's battle club Dino." As the crowd cheered, "And from the Kanto region, the former Pewter city gym leader now turned to Pokemon doctor give it up for Brock," as the audience was curious about this than cheerful but lets it go.

"Now, trainers, let out your pokemon." The referee said, "Darmanitan, your up" Dino let out his pokemon, "Steelix, your up," As Brock sent it out, the two pokemon glared at each other as they were awaiting orders. "It's determined that Brock would get the first move. Let the match begin," the ref said.

"Use stone edge Steelix," as Steelix sends many rocks towards the said fire type. "Counter with superpower," Dino answered back as the fire type was charging in as the attack was doing minor damage thanks to the fighting type move. "Stop it with dragon breath and then use earthquake," As it managed to stop the fire type before it can land a hit and was unable to move as much when the earthquake hits. As Dino was trying to figure out how to get out of this, "Use focus blast," Dino ordered. "Counter with heavy slam," Brock called as its tail slammed hard onto the fire type knocking it out in a record fashion. Dino didn't stand a chance in this fight. "Just because you made it that far one year doesn't mean that luck will strike twice," Brock said.

"Darmanitan is unable to battle Steelix wins moving on to the next round is Brock," the referee said as Brock went to congratulate Steelix just as Dino returned his pokemon and went out of the stadium. "He's probably a sore loser, and winning is the only thing he is known for," Brock said as he returned Steelix and head back to Ash and Misty, who was cheering.

With Misty and Brock winning their battles, the battle club is getting even more enjoyable as the battle club continues.

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And done didn't expect me to get another chapter done, did we? Well, I had the time to get these worked on just wished that I get more reviews, especially since I've been doing another thing to write my stories. Grammarly is which has been much help to writing these now. More to come as the next chapter is the battle of the Conessours, Cilian vs. Burgandy. After that, we'll pick things up battles-wise and another filler chapter before getting to the bigger matches. I have more in store for you all. See you all next time.