Chapter 14 Team Yell
After climbing the elevator to the upper part of the city, they can see a large stadium in front of them. Gloria says, "This place is so big..."
"I know what you mean..." Ash says in awe.
"Hey look! It's Ball Guy!" They turn and see some kids gathering around a mascot with a Pokeball head. And the mascot is saying, "Ta-da! All of you took the time to talk to a Poke Ball, so you deserve a little reward!"
Then he gives out the Pokeballs to children and adults alike, and even Ash and the group get one Pokeball from him as well.
"In case you were wondering, I'm not just any Poke Ball! But then who am I, you ask? Well, the answer is simple. They call me the Ball Guy!"
"Ball Guy? Seriously?" Ash sighs and the others are chuckling about what Ash is thinking.
"He is a mascot of the Galar Gym Challenge. Mr. Goodshow and Chairman Rose like the design as well." Gloria says.
After leaving the Ball Guy, they find Hop waiting for them at the stadium. Hop says, "You made it, too? Motostoke Stadium...This is where the opening ceremony will be held. Everyone will be watching the opening ceremony for the Gym Challenge. My mom...your mom...the whole world..."
Gloria sighs, "Yeah, It's getting me a bit nervous, really..."
Ash smiles and says, "Don't worry, just be your best."
Hop says, "I think I feel the same...Naw, this isn't nerves... I'm only trembling because I'm so excited! Come on, guys. It's time the world learned our names!"
"Sure." Ash says as they get into the stadium.
"Wow, this sure looks nothing like a gym..." Dawn says as she remembers the past when she travels with Ash in Sinnoh.
"Yeah...it looks wonderful..." Serena says as she also remembers the Kalos ones.
Hop looks around and says, "Would you take a look at this...The place is packed with Gym Challengers! Every one of these folks is another rival! Let's get signed up."
"Yeah, let's go." Ash says as he, Hop, Alice, and Gloria go to the counter, they also walk past a rude boy in a pink outfit, and he bumps into Hop without apologizing.
"Hop, are you alright?" Gloria asks.
"Seriously? What a piece of work..." Hop mutters.
The staff member looks at them and he says, "If you're here to register for the Gym Challenge, I'll need to see your endorsement, please."
"Ladies first." Gloria says as she gives the endorsement to the staff. The staff is surprised and he says, "Fancy that...This is the first time we've had a challenger endorsed by the Champion!"
"Well, now you've had two because I am as well!" Hop says as he gives him the letter.
"What?! Two of you at once?! I wonder what's come over Leon this year...The two of you must be something special." The staff says as he looks at the endorsement.
"I'm Hop! I'm Leon's little brother, in fact. And the next Champion." Hop says. "Get me all signed up, will you?"
"Hop..." Gloria facepalmed and Ash and Alice just give an apologetic smile.
"W-well, yes, I am trying to...If you'll just give me a moment..." Then the staff types on the computers and then he says, "There! You two have been successfully registered as Gym Challengers. You can choose your preferred number for your uniform if you be so kind? It will be displayed on the back of the uniform you must wear for any official match."
Gloria says, "Here, 890 is my lucky number."
"And I choose 189." Hop says.
"Very well. And here, please wear this Challenge band at all times to identify yourself as a Gym Challenger. The Opening Ceremony for the Gym Challenge is this night, all the trainers taking part have been booked a room at the nearby Budew Drop Inn."
"That's the League Chairman for you!" Hop says. "He even booked us all hotel rooms. I am off to check out the fancy digs!"
Then Ash and Alice are the next ones, the staff sees Ash and he gasps, "Oh my goodness, Prince Ash, it is an honor to meet you in person. Are you going to take part in the League Challenge?"
Ash says, "Yes, and here is my endorsement from my Mother."
The staff member nods as he asks for Ash's number, and Ash chooses 151. Alice also gave the Endorsement from Delia to the staff and he is surprised to see that not only one but two people got the Endorsement from the Queen. Alice's number is 038 since it is the Pokedex Number of the Ninetales and she likes it.
Once they are finished, they are given the room keys and the Challenge Bands as well, so that they can go to the hotel for rest until the Opening Ceremony starts.
When they are outside, they see some staff members outside as one says, "You must be Prince Ash and his friends, right?"
The second one says, "The Budew Drop Inn is down this way. If you would be so kind as to follow us..."
"Thank you, we really need it." Ash says as they follow the staff members. They also hear some people talking as they hear that all 18 of the Gym Leaders are coming.
"Wait, we will be able to see all the gym leaders at once tonight?" Dawn asks in surprise.
Mark says, "Of course, and you'll be able to see our sisters and our little brother as well."
As they get to the inn, the first staff member says, "Prince Ash and the other Challengers, we have arrived at the Budew Drop Inn."
Ash and the group notice that the hotel is just a normal hotel, Ash says that it must have 3 or 4 stars, to say the least.
The other staff member says, "Try to get some rest and build your strength for what's to come."
"Thank you for everything." Ash bows to them as the two staff members leave them alone. But when they get inside, they see Sonia, who is looking at the statue. "Hiya! Looks like you all got yourselves registered."
"Oh hey, Sonia, what are you doing at the hotel?" Gloria asks.
"I'm researching the mysterious Pokemon that is said to be in the Slumbering Weald. I reckon if I look into some of Galar's legends, I might figure something out. Care to join me? You're here already anyway." Sonia asks.
"Sure." Serena says as they are in front of the statue.
"What's this, then?" Alice asks.
"It's a statue of the hero who once saved the Galar Region. I could run through the legend right quick if you fancy?" Sonia says as they nod.
"Long ago...a great black storm covered the Galar Region. People called it "the Darkest Day." The land was assaulted by gigantic Pokemon...but they were defeated by a single young hero bearing a sword and shield. This statue here is meant to depict the young hero of that legend. We still don't understand what kind of sword and shield the hero actually had. And what this "black storm" is supposed to be is just another mystery...Whatever it was, it blotted out the skies all across Galar. I suppose that tracks with it being called the Darkest Day, but still..."
Ash says, "Huh...I suppose that hero must've been about as strong as Leon, right? Looks like you're going to have your hands full with plenty to research, though, Sonia. Black storms and swords and shields and all..."
"Well, I have the queen to help me out as well." Sonia says. "We'll muddle through somehow-don't you worry! You guys are staying here at the hotel tonight, though, aren't you? Shouldn't you check-in?"
"Probably so!" Lillie says. "And we'll look out for you, too, Sonia. If we hear anything about any hero or whatnot, we'll tell you!"
After Sonia leaves, they go to the check-in desk, but they see people with masks and uniforms are at the desk.
"We came all the way out to this big city so that we could properly cheer on Gym Challengers! Team Yell is here to help after all. You're in for a battle if you wanna stop us." The person who stands at the desk yells with the megaphone.
"Don't tell me that there is another evil team in this region as well..." Ash groans as the other 4 girls sigh.
As Ash walks forward, he says, "Excuse me, can you please get out of the way, we need to check-in at the hotel."
"Didn't we tell you, mate? You get in our way, and you're in for a battle! Team Yell's all about helpin'...Helpin' one very special Trainer win the Gym Challenge, that is! We wanna make sure she gets cheered on nice and proper...And now you're gonna help us make some noises."
Then they send out Zigzagoons and Nickits, but Ash and his group defeat them with ease.
"Guess it was the defeat that I heard comin'." One female grunt says. "I think I am about to cry..."
"What are you lot doin' here?" Just then, a black-haired girl walks inside as the grunts are surprised. "Marine?" "Nothin'...We were just..."
"I know you all are terribly curious 'bout the other Gym Challengers, but you gotta show a bit of restraint." Marnie says.
Then she turns to Ash, "The prince, right? Sorry 'bout them! They're just a bunch of my fans. Call themselves Team Yell and follow me around, cheerin' for me. I think they've let it all go to their heads a bit..."
"Okay..." Ash and the group are speechless.
"Come on, you lot! Back home with you now!" Marnie yells as they leave.
Alice says, "Marnie, right? So what is up with them?"
Marnie sighs, "They're just so caught up with wantin' to support me and all that they tend to get a bit shirty with other Gym Challengers. Sorry if they caused you any trouble."
"So you are a Gym Challenger, too?" Gloria asks.
"Of course, I guess you're all as well." Marnie nods.
"Team Yell, was it? Pretty impressive that you already have a set of fans to call your own!" Ash decides to say it, but Marnie doesn't know why, she starts to blush a little, and then she shows a little smile.
Then they go check in the rooms, and much to the group's surprise, both him, Alice, and Gloria get the three deluxe rooms in the hotel.
"No way...even my room as well?" Gloria asks.
"I guess my Mom did make some effort to it consider that we have 8 people." Ash says. "So who is going to share a room with me? From the looks of it, I can have one more in this room."
Then the girls discuss and then Gloria says, "Well, Dawn, Alice, and I share a room, Serena and Lillie share one, and you boys share one. How is that sound?"
"Then it is settled." Ash says as they go pack their stuff in the room.
Here is a new chapter, and as you can see, Ash and the group encounter a new group named Team Yell, they also meet a fellow Gym challenger named Marnie. I hope you like it and I will reveal the 18 gym leaders in the Galar Region.
Ash's Pokemon (Old): Bulbasaur, Charizard, Squirtle, Butterfree, Pidgeot, Pikachu, Primeape, Muk, Gengar, Kingler, Tauros (30), Lapras (2), Snorlax, Bayleef, Quilava, Totodile, Noctowl (S), Heracross, Donphan, Larvitar, Tyranitar, Sceptile, Swellow, Torkoal, Corphish, Glalie, Torterra, Infernape, Staraptor, Buizel, Gible, Gliscor, Snivy, Pignite, Oshawott, Unfezant, Boldore, Palpitoad, Leavanny, Krookodile, Scraggy, Greninja, Talonflame, Hawlucha, Goodra, Noivern, Rowlet, Incineroar, Lycanroc (Dusk), Naganadel, Melmetal
Ash's Pokemon (New): Onix, Magikarp, Ralts, Combee, Grookey, Rookidee
Mark's Pokemon: Oddish, Lotad, Wingull, Chimchar, Nickit
Trenor's Pokemon: Shellder, Wooper, Seedot, Turtwig, Skwovet
Gloria's Pokemon: Ralts, Bronzor, Scorbunny, Blipbug, Chewtle
Alice's Pokemon: Butterfree (Pink), Combee, Sobble, Wooloo (30), Yamper
Dawn's Pokemon: Oddish, Quilava, Zigzagoon, Piplup, Pachirisu, Buneary, Togekiss, Mamoswine
Serena's Pokemon: Galarian Zigzagoon, Braixen, Bunnelby, Pancham, Sylveon
Lillie's Pokemon: Purrloin, Vulpix (Alolan), Grubbin, Bounsweet, Magearna