Hey guys, I'm back after almost a year of not continuing this story.. I'm putting up this chapter.. And if anyone wants, I'll start writing it again. Sorry for the long, long wait.. -o; I also edited the previous chapters, because there were lots of mistakes I made.
May woke up somewhat earlier than expected the next morning, mainly due to the intense sunlight pouring through the open window and onto her face. She rubbed her eyes and got out of bed. She looked around the room at all her 5 Pokémon.. Torchic, Taillow, Treecko, Marshtomp, and Pikachu (Is that all? It's been so long since I've written this.. x). They were still all fast asleep in different parts of the hotel room that Brendan and her had bought after May had lost to Roxanne in the Rusburo Gym.
Torchic and the others started waking up. Marshtomp walked into the bathroom as May was brushing her teeth. "Marsh.." He yawned. "Hmm, you're awake.. Okay.." May said, spotting Marshtomp in the bathroom mirror. "Go get you and the others some food from my backpack. Eat good, because we're going back to Rustburo Gym. The training should pay off." "Marsh!" squealed Marshtomp, dashing off to get May's backpack. He didn't care about winning against Roxanne; He just wanted the food stored inside May's backpack.
May finished cleaning up, which only took a few minutes. When she went back to the room, she found several containers scattered on the floor. Some were opened, and the food inside was spilled. "Marshtomp.. I didn't mean that you all could ruin the food!" Torchic looked up at May and said, "Torchic tor!" Cake frosting fell out of Torchic's mouth as he said that. May looked at the floor and noticed that not all the containers had been emptied. The only ones left had vegies and other good foods that her Pokemon hated and didn't want. "Go ahead guys.. Eat what's left.. You already ruined it all," she said, sighing. She'd have to go to the store or something later and get more. Then she looked at Marshtomp and said, "Don't eat too much junk, or else you won't be able to fight Roxanne later." Marshtomp ignored her and continued fighting over the last piece of cake with Pikachu.
Later
"Marshtomp..." Marshtomp moaned, rubbing it's stomach. "Ugh, I warned you! You're still fighting," May insisted. They were on there way to the Rustburo gym again, and weren't too far away. May had to give some medicine to Marshtomp because of his stomach ache, but now she was pretty sure it wouldn't work before the battle started.
Then, she thought about Brendan. She didn't remember seeing him earlier. Where was he? Oh well, May thought. He can take care of himself, wherever he is. She walked inside the gym as soon as she arrived. By then, Marshtomp was feeling a little better. But he refused to go inside. He wanted more time to rest his stomach, but May was determined to beat Roxanne here and now. So, May dragged him into the gym.
May was a little disappointed as she realized someone was already battling Roxanne. She didn't know who at first, but after she heard him scream, "Yes, I won!", she knew it was Brendan.
She walked up to him and saw Roxanne hand over the Stone Badge. "Oh, hi May! Sorry if you got worried.. I couldn't wait any longer! And look, I even won! Mudkip did great! All on his own!" he shouted. "Good job. Now, it's my turn again, Roxanne. And this time, I won't lose.." said May. "What? I just beat you yesterday, in less than a few minutes. You think you can win now?" Roxanne said, shocked. "Yes, I trained last night after I lost to you.." May said. "Very well.. It'll be fun to see you lose again. And, look, you got your buddy here too. Embarrasing, eh?" Roxanne said, while smiling. "No, actually, I have to go do some stuff.. Good luck, May! See you later!" May watched as he left the gym.
"Okay, are you ready? One on one, like last time. Nosepass isn't doing good since he was defeated by Brendan.. So.. Go, Onix!" The dreaded rock serpent made Marshtomp not want to fight anymore.. "Come on, Marshtomp.. Go beat him!" May urged. "Ha! He wasn't sick yesterday and he still couldn't win.." Roxanne said. Marshtomp slowly walked onto the battlefield. I hope he's not too sick to fight, May thought. The Onix looked around, and saw Marshtomp. Growling, he raised his high tail, and brought it speeding down towards Marshtomp. "Tomp!" Marshtomp cried, diving to the side. He just narrowly missed being crushed, and went behind some rocks nearby. "You're pretty lucky that my Onix here doesn't know the move Bide. You woulda lost by now.." Roxanne murmured.
Marshtomp rubbed his stomach again, and gave out a loud burp. May sighed. The medicine still wasn't taking affect on Marshtomp. Suddenly, with lightning fast speed, Onix threw his large tail into the air and brought it soaring down towards Marshtomp. "Urp.." Marshtomp's stomach said. Then, with another burp, he used Water Gun, and the force of his long-range attack hitting something as close as the floor sent the Pokemon soaring into the air. Onix's tail smashed the ground, sharking the entire gym. May had to struggle to regain her balance. The Onix obviously missed his target. "Yes! Marshtomp, use Water Gun on Onix! He's weak against it!" shouted May.
Marshtomp took a deep breath, and unleashed the Water Gun attack. The water washed over the rock serpent. Finally, the attack was over, Onix wavered, and toppled over, slamming onto the battlefield. May didn't know what to say; had she won? Or was there something else that was supposed to happen before the end of a gym match? "Onix, return!" Roxanne commanded angrily. After Onix was safe inside his Pokeball, she walked up to May. At first, May noticed she was having troubles saying something, but, finally, she spoke. "You trained your Marshtomp well, May."
"You mean, I won?" May asked. "Yes.. You beat my Pokemon," Roxanne said. "As proof of your victory, here is the Stone Badge. "Wow.." May said, taking the badge from Roxanne. It shined in the faint light coming from the gym's overhead lights. "Thanks, Roxanne!" "You earned it," Roxanne said, and headed toward the back of the gym.
Outside of the Rustburo gym, May picked up her Marshtom, and said, "You beat that big rock snake! I'm proud of you!" Marshtomp looked like he was about to say something. May leaned closer to hear, but just got a big belch in her ear. "Uh.. That's good," she mumbled, wiping her ear clean. May then went to the store again to buy him some more medicine.
Later..
Marshtomp was feeling much better now. After several dozen doses of medicine and a few hour's rest, his sickness had passed. Brendan had returned from wherever he was, too. Soon, they were all ready to go to Dewford Town, to get the Knuckle Badge from the gym leader there.
