The long awaited day has finally come, today Brendan will be challenging the Mauville City gym for a chance to earn his third gym badge.

"Alright, everyones all healed up, and fed." Ash said, bringing over the tray of Pokeballs. "You ready to go?"

"Yep, I've got my winning strategy right here." Brendan said, holding up Marshtomp's Pokeball. "I know what you're going to say, and this time will be different, Marshtomp can't even be hit by electric type attacks." Brendan said.

"Great that only leaves 16 more types they can use." Ash reminded.

"It's an electric type gym, how many types can they really use." Brendan said, nonchalantly.

"Just, don't lose focus if Marshtomp goes down early." Ash said.

"He won't I promise." Brendan said.

At the Mauville Gym

"Hello challenger." A robotic voice said. "Input name and number of badges."

"Uhh, Brendan, and two badges." Brendan said.

"Welcome Uhh Brendan, owner of two badges, and friend. Please step onto the moving walkway." The voice said.

"Well, let's see what happens." Brendan said, walking onto the walkway. Once Ash was on, it began moving.

'40 years ago, our esteemed leader Watson was a part of the Greater Mauville Holdings Team. His job was to incorporate new technology to advance the Hoenn region. Some projects you may have heard of include, the legendary ghost ship, formerly known as the Sea Mauville, as well as the storm shelter, New Mauville, even our great Mauville City was at a time going to be one of his projects before the company went under.' The robot voice said, showing several photos, newspaper clippings, and even models. 'Since his retirement from G.M.H. Wattson has not let his brainpower go to waste, creating a clean energy grid for the city by incorporating solar panels into the nearby cycling road, along with even outfitting the Pokemon Center and his gym with all sorts of his inventions.' The robot continued.

"Is this a gym or a museum?" Ash wondered aloud.

'What a great question, young lady.' The robot said with a spin.

"Did the robot just mistake me for a girl?" Ash questioned.

'As the leader of the projects, Wattson felt that it was important for all trainers entering his gym to know what kind of person he truly is.' The robot said, not bothering with Ash's questions. 'Now Uhh Brendan, if you'll follow me, we can begin the written portion.'

"Wait, I didn't sign up for a test." Brendan said in a panic. "I haven't studied!"

"That's what your worried about?" Ash questioned, before the robot was powered down.

"Sorry about that." A man called out, before coming out a side door. He was an older gentleman, and a bit portly. "I've been trying to add elements from the other electric gyms. There's one kid who has a robot that can do the gym battles for him, I guess my programming isn't as good as his though." The man said. "I'm Wattson by the way, the gym leader of Mauville City."

"I'm Brendan, and I'm here to challenge you for my third gym badge." Brendan said, with confidence.

"Well then Brendan, I should let you know that my gym has a four on four rule set, are you prepared for that large of a battle?" Wattson warned.

"Oh, I'm more than ready." Brendan said, not noticing Ash's groan.

"I love the confidence! Come along." Wattson said.

"The match between Brendan of Littleroot Town, and Wattson of Mauville City will now begin. This will be a four on four match. Only the challenger may switch at any time. The match will be over when one side has no Pokemon left that are able to battle." The judge said. "Battle begin!"

"Marshtomp I choose you!"

"Come on out Voltorb!"

"Marshtomp use Water Gun!"

"Voltorb use Sonic Boom!"

Voltorb's attack sliced right through the water gun, pushing back Marshtomp a few feet.

"Now Marshtomp use Mud Shot!"

"Voltorb dodge it and use Rollout!"

Marshtomp let loose a spray of mud, covering the area around him, as Voltorb dodged the attack.

"Now Voltorb!"

"Marshtomp use Mud Slap!"

Marshtomp lined up his hit, and just as Voltorb was about to strike, Marshtomp pushed it into the mud.

"Marshtomp use Mud Shot!"

"Voltorb get out of there with Sonicboom!"

With the ground muddy already, Voltorb couldn't get any traction before it was defeated.

"Voltorb is unable to battle, the winner is Marshtomp." The judge declared.

"You were amazing Voltorb, take a rest." Wattson said. "Now, come on out, Elcktrike!"

"Marshtomp use Mud Shot!"

"Electrike use Quick Attack!"

Electrike ran out of the way of Marshtomp's attack, avoiding the muddy area for the time being.

"Marshtomp use Water Gun!"

"Electrike use Howl!"

Electrike let loose a high pitch howl, before being blaster with water.

"Now Marshtomp, follow it up with a Mud Slap!"

"Electrike use Bite!"

As Marshtomp's arm collided with Electrike, the electric dog bit down on the arm to keep it from flying off.

"Marshtomp use Mud Shot!"

"Electrike use Bite!"

Marshtomp used his free hand to send a crashing blast of mud at Electrike, knocking it out.

"Electrike is unable to battle, the winner is Marshtomp!"

"Brendan, you should switch out, Marshtomp isn't looking to great." Ash called out.

"Nah, we got this. Right Marshtomp!" Brendan said.

"Marsh!" Marshtomp said in agreement.

Flashback

"Ash, call him back, end this!" Misty's voice cried out.

"No, we've got this!" Ash said stubbornly, as the arena began to heat up.

End Flashback

"Magneton use Protect!"

Ash shook his head, as he refocused on Brendan's battle, it was now Marshtomp against Magneton, and Wattson had gone on the defensive.

"Magneton use Supersonic!"

"Marshtomp dodge it!"

Magneton released a sound wave, by vibrating it's three parts together, causing Marshtomp's fins to send it into a sensory confusion on where his opponent was.

"Marshtomp use Mud Shot!"

"Magneton use Protect."

It didn't matter, as the mud went nowhere, and Marshtomp fell face first into his own muded arena.

"I've got it!" Brendan said, remembering what the Pokédex had said. "Marshtomp roll around!"

"Interesting." Wattson said, seeing what the tactic was going to be.

When Marshtomp got back up, he was covered in mud, but looking right at Magneton.

"Marshtomp uses mud to keep itself healthy, I figured if anything could stop the confusion that would be it. Now Marshtomp use Water Gun!"

"Magneton use Protect!"

The protective barrier went up just in time as water splashed against it.

"Marshtomp use Water Gun again!"

"Magneton use Rain Dance!"

Rain began to fall around the arena as Magneton was pushed back by the water.

"Marshtomp, while they're regrouping use Mud Shot!"

Marshtomp scooped up some fresh mud, before launching it straight at the center of the Magneton, knocking the three parts in different directions upon the hit.

"Magneton is unable to battle, the winner is Marshtomp!" The judge declared.

"Alright! One more!" Brendan cheered.

"And this one, won't go down without a fight. Manectric come on out!" Wattson declared.

"Marshtomp use Mud Shot!"

"Manectric use Quick Attack!"

Marshtomp was hit by Manectric before he could even get off an attack, sending the two crashing to the ground, entangled together.

"Marshtomp use Water Gun!"

"Manectric use Quick Attack!"

Getting up on all fours, Marshtomp let loose a Water Gun, pushing Manectric backwards.

"Now Marshtomp use Mud Shot!"

"Manectric dodge it and use Howl!"

Manectric wasn't prepared for Marshtomp to spit out the blast of mud, causing the electric type to fall on it's back, while trying to get up.

"Marshtomp use Mud Shot!"

"Manectric dodge it!"

Manectric tried it's best to get up, but each time it did, it's legs would fall out from underneath it until he was hit once more by Marshtomp's attack.

"Manectric is unable to battle, the winner is Marshtomp." The judge declared. "The winner of the match is Brendan!"

"Good work today." Wattson said, carefully making his way over. "Using a ground type against electric types is a hard to beat strategy."

"Thanks Wattson." Brendan said.

"Here, as recognition of beating this gym, I present to you the Dynamo Badge." Wattson said, holding it out.

"Alright, did you hear that Marshtomp, we just earned our Dynamo Badge!" Brendan cheered.