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Chapter 41: Viridian City
After our heroes got off the ferry, they headed straight to Viridian City. But before they got there, Misty and Marie decided to do something drastic.
"Here we are. The last gym before the League." Aaron said.
"I can't wait to battle the real gym leader."
"Mmmph. Mmph." Andy said with six inches of duck tape on his mouth.
"Girls. You might want to go on and take the tape off Andy's mouth."
"Oh. Right." The two redheaded girls said as they walked up to Andy.
Marie reached to Andy's mouth and yanked the tape off his face.
"OUCH!"
"Duck tape. The glue to the world." Misty said.
"Um. Was it really necessary to duck tape Andy's mouth?" Ash asked.
"Yes. I was NOT about to listen to another round of that song." Marie answered.
"Ok."
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At the gym,
"Hello. Mr. Gym Leader?" Aaron called.
"You don't even know his real name?" Ash asked his twin.
"Pot. Kettle."
"Hey. I had a reason. You actually battled him."
"Actually. We are having to find a new gym leader." A female voice called from the shadows.
"Huh." The gang said.
"Who's there?" Ash asked.
"I am the temporary gym leader of the Viridian Gym." The voice said revealing the owner to be an elderly woman.
"Then you won't mind if we battle you." Aaron said.
"Is this a battle for a badge?" the old woman asked.
"No. We both have the badge. This is just for training." Ash answered.
"Very well. And you are?"
"I'm Ash from Pallet Town."
"And I'm Aaron from New… I mean Pallet. Sheesh. This move is confusing me."
"Oh. You two must be Lance's nephews. He's told us about you. Who's first?"
"Huh. Oh. I guess me." Aaron said.
"Very well. Let's see if you two are as good as your uncle says you are."
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After the battles, (Lapras vs. Misdrevous and Pikachu vs. Gengar)
"Wow. I hadn't suffered a defeat like that since Lance."
"Me too. How DO you know our uncle?"
"Well, members of the Elite Four are good friends." The older woman told our defeated trainers.
"WHAT?" our heroes gaped at the older woman.
"You mean?" Brock asked.
"Yes. I'm Agatha of the Elite Four." The older woman introduced herself.
"What happened to the guy who was here before?" Aaron asked.
"He disappeared. Until we can find a replacement, I'm filling in."
"But what about trainers who actually WANT a badge?" Andy asked.
"I give it to them based on how they battle."
Misty and Brock looked at Ash and smiled knowingly.
"What?"
"Sounds familiar." Brock said.
"Oh c'mon guys. I've gotten better."
"He's got a point there." Misty pointed out.
"I don't think I'll ever get used to you two dating." Brock said amazed that Misty agreed with Ash on something.
TBC
Preview:
"Resort of course. Have to let the girls have some fun."
"What about us?" Brock and Andy asked.
"Yeah. Might as well have the guides and chefs have some rest as well." Aaron said jokingly.
"Nice to know that's how you think about us." Brock said.
"Yeah. Without us, they'd be lost and hungry."