Chapter 7 Peridot Gym Battle

Before heading to the gym, Ash goes into a house and finds two Team Meteor Grunts who are trying to rob a woman's house. So they chase them until they are at the house.

Ash: There you are, leave that woman alone! (Pikachu agrees by sparking his cheeks)

Meteor Grunt Audrey: ...What? You found us after all?

Meteor Grunt Geoff: Is that so... Then I'm afraid you'll just have to be eliminated.

Meteor Grunts: This is an attack, so brace for impact. To eliminate this infestation. To restore the art of God's own nation! To break apart the world above! To find what lies beneath truth and love! Audrey! And Geoff! Team Meteor! Resonating with the eternal light! Run away now, don't try to fight! For justice! That's right!

Ash and Pikachu groan again, why are these people remind him so much of Jessie and James from Team Rocket, but it is a good thing that they can't come into the region because of the lockdown, or else Ash and Pikachu will be greatly annoyed. After defeating both of them, who use Duskull and Cubone, they quickly retreat and leave them alone.

Woman: Thank you so much for saving my precious Pokémon! I don't know what I would have done...But what if they come back? They'll definitely come back... I couldn't bear for my precious baby to fall into the hands of thugs like them! I know! You! Please keep it safe and eliminate those people! Will you? You saved it once, I'm sure I can trust you to watch over it!

Ash nods as he accepts the Igglybuff so that he can bring her to safety.

Ash's New Pokemon in Peridot Ward: Igglybuff

And then they notice a doctor treating a patient, but a hotshot just stole the medicine from the patient so that he can make money from it. So Ash is asked to help him chase after the hotshot. After defeating him, he surrenders the medicine and Ash returns it back to the patient.

Doctor: Our culprit forfeited the stolen goods after all. I understand that was your work. It was acceptably done. You have both my gratitude, and that of our last remaining patient. Along with it, is an introduction. You may call me Corey. It is regrettable- the circumstances that required us to gather here to treat the injured. To reduce the influx, while allowing departure... To disrupt a necessary supply chain...To remove a lynchpin in the fabric of the city... How many excuses will be used to justify a tragedy which claimed the lives of so many, I wonder? (Turns right) Incidentally, you were also on that train, were you not? And yet here you are, standing on the other side of the service line. Do continue to carry yourself with respect. There is much that will require decisive action and a strong presence of will in the coming days. Until next we meet.

Ash and Pikachu are both confused about the man in front of them, but they didn't say anything as they head to the gym. There, they notice a telecom beside them. Just when it turns on, they see Ame on the screen.

Ame: Ash? Hey there! So I see you've made it to the Gym.

Ash: Ame? Is that really you?

Ame: This telecom system connects right to the Grand Hall, so no matter where you are, whenever you get to a Gym, you can call in for advice! Anyway... This is your first Gym Battle in Reborn, right? Reborn's Gym Leaders are a little tougher than other regions'. For instance, every leader has a full team of six Pokémon! Not only that, but they also use special arenas, or Fields, for tactical advantages. If you want to survive in Reborn, you should get used to learning about and playing in these Fields! You may even find ways to turn some opponents' arenas against them!

Ash: (Surprised) Wait, six Pokemon already? I don't think either gym has had that battle before...

Ame: As for Julia, her Electric Field will make all of her same-type attacks even stronger, and add a jolt to some other attacks like her explosions! It's standard fare, but if you have something that can tank Electric attacks, you're almost home free. Failing that, your best bet is to come in with a full team, and hopefully, some high-HP Pokémon to take the hits while you whittle her down. Also, in case you end up needing a little more training, there should be some trainers here at the Grand Hall who would fight you freely! Good luck!

After that, Ame ends the call. Ash sighs a little as both he and Pikachu walk towards the door, only to see it shut. When they turn around, they notice an Electrode sleeping in the corner.

Ash: Don't tell me I have to use those Electrodes to break open the doors...

And when he tries it out, Electrode uses Self-Destruct and breaks the door open, much to both surprises.

Ash: I hope all the gyms are not like this... (Mutters)

After arriving at the final room, he sees Julia standing at the back of the room, there are some banners with Kaboom! on it. Julia smiles as she is glad Ash manages to solve her riddles.

Julia: Hihi, Ash! Welcome to the Super-Duper Ultra-Hyper Electro- Dazzle Happy Boom-Time House of Cheer! Just ignore all the super-lame machinery junk. I need more banners! And streamers! And... hm...

Ash: (Thinking the girl is nuts) I think that's a bit too much, Julia. Is that even legal?

Julia: Wait, is that a safety hazard? Oh, who cares?! Anyway, don't think I'll go easy on you just because you helped us out earlier! I have the pride to uphold! As former captain cheerleader, the Onyx Trainers' School's honor depends on me!

Just then, Ash notices the floor on the ground starts to glow, and electricity starts to surge through the area, meaning that Electric Terrain is going to be in effect.

Julia: OTS, we represent! We pack a punch and don't relent! All right, all right, all right! I'm wired, so let's fight! (Sends out Minun)

Ash: (Seees Minun) Okay, Gible! You're first!

Ash sends out the land shark Pokemon to begin the battle. Minun starts with the Quick Attack, but Gible just opens its mouth and traps it inside.

Julia: What the...

Ash: Draco Meteor!

Gible fires the attack and sends Minun to the ground while hit by the meteors. Then Minun goes for Quick Attack again, because she can't use any Electric moves on a Ground Type like Gible. And Gible manages to knock it out using Rock Smash.

Julia: Oh man...Geodude! Let's go boom!

The second Pokemon is an Alolan Geodude, but Ash is surprised to see that it is not a blue color one but the yellow one.

Julia: Surprised? Here in Reborn, Shiny Pokemon have different colors and they aren't uncommon.

Ash: I must say I'm surprised.

Gible tries to go with Dragon Pulse, but Geodude just dodges using Rollout. But just as Gible caught it into his mouth again, Geodude goes for Self-Destruct, taking both of them down.

Ash: That's one loss for me and two-loss for you. I'll send Espurr for this one.

Julia: Let's go boom! Voltorb! (Sends out the third Pokemon)

When the third Pokemon appears, it goes for Sonic Boom, which deals 20 damage to Espurr.

Ash: (Thinks) No wonder Ame warned me that I need more help. (Says) Use Psybeam!

Julia: Destroy it with Charge Beam!

Both attacks are colliding, but Charge Beam overpowers Disarming Voice and deals a lot of damage to Espurr.

Ash: Espurr, set up Light Screen and use Psybeam again!

Julia: Explosion!

Even though the match ends up in a tie, Espurr manages to set up the Light Screen so that Ash's next Pokemon can help it out.

Julia: Plusle! Let's go Boom!

Ash: Snivy, you're next!

Ash sends out the grass snake Pokemon, and Julia has Plusle go for Nuzzle, paralyzing the Pokemon.

Ash: Snivy, Leech Seed!

Snivy plants seeds on Plusle, but Plusle goes with Encore, not enabling Snivy to use any moves.

Julia: How do you like that? Use Quick Attack!

And without the use of the moves and paralysis, Snivy is defeated easily. Ash decides to go with Rowlet.

Ash: Rowlet! Don't let it paralyze you. Use Double Team!

Rowlet splits up and then Plusle misses the Nuzzle attack, and it goes for Razor Leaf, dealing a lot of damage. And the Leech Seed is also in effect, so in the end, Plusle faints before Rowlet.

Julia: If you're going for Grass Type, then I'll go with Flying type. Let's go boom!

Ash sees that Julia's fifth Pokemon is an Oricorio, and it goes for Tailwind and Air Cutter, knocking Rowlet out of the field. Ash decides to go with Torkoal, and it goes for Iron Defense to raise the defenses when Oricorio goes for Pound.

Ash: Use Flamethrower!

Torkoal shoots out the fire and burns the Oricorio, but Oricorio goes for Air Cutter, which also deals some damage because of Work Up. In the end, Torkoal defeats Oricorio with Overheat and Shell Smash.

Julia: My final Pokemon is this! Let's go boom!

The final Pokemon is Electrode, the same one Ash saw when she is battling the commander in the Mosswater Industrial. It continuously goes for Rollout, knocking out Torkoal.

Ash: Donphan, you'll be my final hope.

Julia gulps a little at the elephant Pokemon, she can't believe Ash has a strong Pokemon in his sleeves. She commands Electrode to go with Sonic Boom, but it doesn't seem to damage a lot.

Julia: If that's the case, use Rollout!

Ash: Let's stop it with Magnitude!

Electrode is still rolling, but the attack causes it to get into the air, and much to her surprise, Electrode slams to the ground hard and it faints.

Ash: Now that's what I called Magnitude 7.

Julia: Huh. I lost already. (Recalls Electrode and gives a pout) Mrrrrrr... Whateverrrrr, I'm gonna go take a power nap.

Before Julia can fall asleep, Ash grabs her hand and making her blush a little.

Ash: Before you do that, I would love to have my badge please.

Julia: (Blushes at how close Ash is) Oh, right. Fiiiine, take your Whatchamacolit Badge.

Julia takes out a yellow badge that shapes like a lightning bolt and gives it to Ash, who takes the badge and puts it in his pocket.

Julia: The Thingmajigger Badge makes stuff happen. Aaaaaand it also allows you to use the thing. I need coffee... (Lowers her head and then gets back up) Oh! It allows you to use the TMX Cut outside of battle!

Ash: So HMs are now TMX in this region...

Julia: Also-also, with the Volt Badge, Pokemon up to level 25 will always obey you. That is if you're a beginner from Reborn. (Closes her eyes) Anyway, sleepies... Good night~

Ash can't believe that the girl just sleeps on the battlefield just like that, and he blushes a little because Julia's legs are spreading wide.

Ash: (Takes off his jacket) I guess I can't let her catch a cold...

Ash puts his jacket on Julia before leaving the gym, and he decides to get it back tomorrow morning.


Here is a new chapter, and as you can see, Ash has his first gym battle in the story. I don't know if I should add the full quotes of the sidequest in this story, but the truth is, you'll be meeting Corey early in this part of the game. I hope you like it and the next chapter will be going to Obsidia Ward.