Pokémon Soul Generations – Kanto Saga

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Chapter 32: A Dyna-Maxing Fun Time! Semi-Final Vs. Irys!

Michael was pinned against the locker, stunned silent due to being kissed by Calli on the lips. Calli then slowly broke the kiss and pulled away.

Michael - "Calli... You..."

Calli - "I'm sorry."

Michael - "Wait!"

Michael grabbed her wrist, keeping her from running away. He then turned Calli to face him.

Michael - "How long?"

Calli - "Since we first met. I wanted to admit my feelings for you, but the timing just didn't feel right."

Michael - "Then just go ahead and say it now silly."

Michael gave Calli a wide, goofy grin. This caused her to chuckle a bit, then she confessed her feelings to the man in front of her.

Calli - "I love you Michael Masi! Please be my boyfriend!"

Michael - "Of course Calli."

Michael then pulled Calli close and kissed her again, this time a loving one.

Irys - "There you two are. Wait wha-?!"

Michael and Calli looked to see Irys standing in the doorway, completely shocked to see them kissing.

Michael - "Oh hirys Irys. You need something?"

Irys took a sec to collect herself, then spoke again."

Irys - "Oh right. I came down here to check on the two of you. But if you two needed your privacy, just say so ahead of time."

Calli - "We're good. Thank you."

Michael then held out his arm for Calli.

Michael - "Let's go tell the others then, my dear."

Calli - "Yes let's."

Calli took Michael's arm as they walked out of the locker room. Irys closely behind them. Soon they rejoined the others and delivered the good news. Everyone congradulated them, with the rest of Michael's love group welcoming Calli with open arms. Then while everyone sat down for dinner, Michael silently noticed that Irys was being very quiet.

Michael - "You ok there Irys?"

Irys - "I'm fine Michael. Sorry for worrying you. Anyway, let's do our best tomorrow."

Michael - "Right."

After dinner was over, Michael quickly pulled Kronii and Calli off to the side.

Kronii - "What's wrong Michael?"

Michael - "It's Irys. Is she ok? She was silent for most of dinner."

Calli and Kronii shared a glance with each other.

Kronii - "She's feeling a bit...depressed right now."

Michael - "Cause she can't Dynamax, right?"

Calli - "Yeah. When you beat her back in Viridian City, she knew you were the one that she wanted to use Dynamax, or for some Pokémon Gigantamax. However, those hopes were dashed when she found out that there's no power spot here at the Indigo Plateau."

Michael was silent the entire time, taking in everything his two latest girlfriends were telling him. He then had an idea.

Michael - "Akira!"

Akira came over at her older twin calling for her.

Akira - "You need something big bro?"

Michael - "Yeah. You come with me as I need you to assist me with something. Everyone else back to the hotel for now."

Michael and Akira quickly headed towards their unknown location, while the rest of the party returned to the hotel. the next morning during breakfast, the party got together and saw that Michael and Akira were very happy about something.

Gura - "You two look very happy. I'm guessing what you two had to do last night was a success?"

Michael - "Yep!"

Michael then pulled out a wrapped-up box.

Michael - "And before I forget. This is for you Irys."

Irys gently took the box and opened it. She then started crying upon what was inside.

Ame - "What is it Irys?"

Irys showed the others what her gift was.

Bae - "Is that...?"

Akira - "A custom-made Galar Gym Challenge uniform. The idea for the outfit's was actually created by Irys' siblings Piers and Marnie, but our mom was kind enough to make the outfit herself when Piers heard that Irys and Michael were traveling together."

Irys - "When did Tracie give this to you?"

Michael - "Back at Cinnabar Island. She asked me to keep quiet about it until the time was right."

Fauna - "I see..."

Irys then found a note in the package. She pulled it out and read it aloud.

Dear Irys,

I know we asked someone else to make the outfit, but the idea behind it was 100% ours. Here's hoping that it reaches you soon.

With Love, your siblings Piers and Marnie

Irys continued crying, overcome at the love being shown by her brother and sister.

Irys - "Thank you. All of you."

Michael leaned over and hugged Irys, letting her knew he was right there for her.

Irys - "Thank you Michael."

Michael - "Not at all. That's what friends are for."

The two friends then broke the hug.

Michael - "So are you gonna wear this during our battle?"

Irys - "Of course I will!"

Ame - "What about you Michael?"

Michael - "Mom made an outfit for me as well. And yes, I'll reveal it during the battle. Speaking of the battle, there's one more surprise for you Irys."

Irys - "There is?"

Akira - "Yes. But you'll see it when we get to the stadium."

Irys - "Ok then."

Soon breakfast was finished and the entire party went to the stadium. While Michael and Irys went to the locker room, everyone else went to find their seats. They were then shocked at the state of the battlefield.

Ina - "Akira. Is this-?"

Akira - "Yes Ina. This is exactly what it looks like."

Meanwhile, Michael and Irys walked out of the locker room in their custom outfits and went down opposite ways when the hallway split apart.

(AN: For those that want an idea of what the outfits look like: Irys' outfit is a mix between her current VTuber outfit and Marnie's gym leader outfit during the postgame. While mine is the shirt from the Dragon-Type outfit and the shorts from the Fighting-Type outfit, all purple with white and silver highlights.)

Michael - "See ya on the battlefield Irys."

Irys - "You too Michael."

Irys then slowly noticed how the hallway she was walking down was longer than normal.

Irys - "I haven't reached the end yet?"

She then got her answer as she reached the end of the hallway, walking out of it as she heard the deafening roar of the crowd.

Irys - "This is..."

Michael - "Impressive, isn't it?"

Irys - "How... Just how were you able to do all of this?"

Michael - "Very easily when you have a genius younger sister, as well as good connections."

Irys fought to hold back her tears, happy for her dream finally coming true.

Irys - "Thank you Michael. This means a lot to me."

Michael - "Not at all my dear. Now come on and let's give these people a show!"

Irys - "Right!"

A special Rotom that was used for Galar battles appeared.

Rotom - "This will be a 6-on-6 Knockout Stage battle between Irys of Galar's Spikemuth and Michael Masi of Pokémon Island. The battle will continue all Pokémon on one side are unable to continue. Are both trainers ready?"

Both trainers activated their battle disk.

(Insert Music: Pokémon Sword & Shield OST – Marnie Final Battle)

Irys (6) Vs. Michael (6)

Irys - "Go Malamar!"

Michael - "Delphox I choose you!"

Match #1: Delphox (Flame Plate) Vs. Malamar (Blackglasses)

Rotom - "Delphox Vs. Malamar! Begin!"

Turn #1

Michael's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6

Irys's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6

Irys - "Psychic Booster and Dark Booster! Psycho Night Slash!"

Michael - "Fairy Booster, Grass Booster, and Fire Booster! Dazzling Energy Flame!"

Irys's Hand: 6 – 2 = 4

Michael's Hand: 6 – 3 = 3

Psychic Booster (Irys): Turn 1/3

Dark Booster (Irys): Turn 1/3

Fairy Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3

Grass Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3

Fire Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3

Psycho Cut's Current Power: 70 + 35 = 105 + 21 = 126

Night Slash's Current Power: 70 + 35 = 105 + 21 = 126

Psycho Night Slash's Current Power: 126 + 126 = 252/2 = 126 x 2 = 252

Dazzling Gleam's Current Power: 80 + 16 = 96

Energy Ball's Current Power: 90 + 18 = 108

Flamethrower's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162 + 32.4 = 194.4

Dazzling Energy Flame's Current Power: 96 + 108 = 204 + 194.4 = 398.4 x 2 = 796.8

Both combo attacks met in a stalemate. But then Delphox was quickly able to overpower her opponent and knock them out.

Rotom - "Malamar is unable to battle! Delphox wins!"

Irys's Remaining Pokémon: 6 – 1 = 5

Irys returned Malamar.

Irys - "Thank you Malamar. Get a good rest. Go Mandibuzz! And I'll end Psychic Booster!"

Rotom - "Wil you change Pokemon Michael?"

Michael - "Delphox return! Empoleon I choose you! And I'll end my three Boosters as well!"

Delphox jumped back towards Michael and was replaced by Empoleon.

Psychic Booster (Irys) ends

Fairy Booster (Michael) ends

Grass Booster (Michael) ends

Fire Booster (Michael) ends

Match #2: Empoleon (Icicle Plate) Vs. Mandibuzz (Sharp Beak)

Rotom - "Empoleon Vs. Mandibuzz! Begin!"

Turn #2

Michael's Hand: 3 + 1 = 4

Irys's Hand: 4 + 1 = 5

Dark Booster (Irys): Turn 2/3

Irys - "Flying Booster! Dark Brave Bird!"

Michael - "Ice Booster and Steel Booster! Ice Cannon!"

Irys's Hand: 5 – 1 = 4

Michael's Hand: 4 – 2 = 2

Flying Booster (Irys): Turn 1/3

Ice Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3

Steel Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3

Dark Pulse's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120 + 44 = 144

Brave Bird's Current Power: 120 + 60 = 180 + 26 = 216 + 43.2 = 259.2

Dark Brave Bird's Current Power: 144 + 259.2 = 403.2/2 = 201.6

Ice Beam's Current Power: 90 + 18 = 108 + 21.6 = 129.6

Flash Cannon's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120 + 24 = 144

Ice Cannon's Current Power: 129.6 + 144 = 273.6 x 2 = 547.2

Another stalemate insured, but Empoleon pushed back at Mandibuzz, his combo move knocking her out.

Rotom - "Mandibuzz is unable to battle! Empoleon wins!

Irys's Remaining Pokémon: 5 – 1 = 4

Irys returned Mandibuzz.

Irys - "Thanks Mandibuzz. Get a good rest. Go Skuntank! And I end Flying Booster!"

Rotom - "Will you change Pokémon Michael?"

Michael - "Empoleon return! Swampert I choose you!"

Flying Booster (Irys) ends

Match #3: Swampert (Sea Incense) Vs. Skuntank (Black Sludge)

Rotom - "Swampert Vs. Skuntank! Begin!"

Turn #3

Michael's Hand: 2 + 1 = 3

Irys's Hand: 4 + 1 = 5

Dark Booster (Irys): Turn 3/3

Ice Booster (Michael): Turn 2/3

Steel Booster (Michael): Turn 2/3

Irys/Michael - "Turn pass."

Dark Booster (Irys) ends

Turn #4

Michael's Hand: 3 + 1 = 4

Irys's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6

Ice Booster (Michael): Turn 3/3

Steel Booster (Michael): Turn 3/3

Irys - "Night Flame Slash!"

Michael - "Earth Ice Press!"

Night Slash's Current Power: 70 + 35 = 105

Night Flame Slash's Current Power: 105 + 90 = 195/2 = 97.5

Earthquake's Current Power: 100 + 50 = 150

Ice Beam's Current Power: 90 + 18 = 108

Earth Ice Press' Current Power: 150 + 108 = 258 + 80 = 338 x 2 = 676

Swampert easily dodged Skuntank's combo attack, then jumped in the air and struck back with his own. Thus Skuntank was quickly knocked out.

Rotom - "Skuntank is unable to battle! Swampert wins!"

Irys's Remaining Pokémon: 4 – 1 = 3

Irys returned Skuntank.

Irys - "Thanks Skuntank. Get a good rest. Go Cacturne!"

Rotom - "Will you change Pokémon Michael?"

Michael - "Swampert return! Get back out there Empoleon!"

Empoleon and Swampert switched places.

Ice Booster (Michael) ends

Steel Booster (Michael) ends

Match #4: Empoleon (Icicle Plate) Vs. Cacturne (Miracle Seed)

Rotom - "Empoleon Vs. Cacturne! Begin!"

Turn #5

Michael's Hand: 4 + 1 = 5

Irys's Hand: 6 + 1 = 7

Irys - "Energy Ball!"

Michael - "Ice Drill Cannon!"

Energy Ball's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135

Ice Beam's Current Power: 129.6 - 21.6 = 108

Flash Cannon's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120

Ice Drill Cannon's Current Power: 108 + 80 = 188 + 120 = 308 x 2 = 616 x 2 = 1,232

Wasting little time, Empoleon quickly attacked, smashing right through Cacturne's Energy Ball and knocking him out.

Rotom - "Cacturne is unable to battle! Empoleon wins!"

Irys's Remaining Pokémon: 3 – 1 = 2

Irys returned Cacturne.

Irys - "Thank you Cacturne. Get a good rest. Go Tyranitar!"

Rotom - "Will you change Pokémon Michael?"

Michael - "Empoleon return! Get back out there Delphox!"

Delphox - "Right!"

Delphox switched places with Empoleon.

Match #5: Delphox (Flame Plate) Vs. Tyranitar (Hard Stone)

Rotom - "Delphox Vs. Tyranitar! Begin!"

Turn #6

Michael's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6

Irys's Hand: 7 + 1 = 8

Irys - "Rock Booster and Ground Booster! Stone Quake!"

Michael - "Dazzling Energy!"

Irys's Hand: 8 – 2 = 6

Rock Booster (Irys): Turn 1/3

Ground Booster (Irys): Turn 1/3

Stone Edge's Current Power: 100 + 50 = 150 + 30 = 180

Earthquake's Current Power: 100 + 20 = 120

Stone Quake's Current Power: 180 + 120 = 300 x 2 = 600 x 2 = 1,200

Dazzling Energy's Current Power: 80 + 90 = 170 x 2 = 340 x 2 = 680

Delphox fired off her combo attack, but Tyranitar smashed right through it and struck back, knocking out Delphox in one hit.

Rotom - "Delphox is unable to battle! Tyranitar wins!"

Michael's Remaining Pokémon: 6 – 1 = 5

Michael - "Man... Oh well. The streak had to end sooner or later."

Michael then walked over and picked up Delphox bridal style, then carried her back over to his trainer box.

Michael - "Rest for now Delphox. You did the best you could."

Delphox - "Thank you Michael."

Michael - "Get back out there Swampert."

Swampert - "On it."

Rotom - "Will you change Pokémon Irys?"

Irys - "No."

Match #6: Swampert (Sea Incense) Vs. Tyranitar (Hard Stone)

Rotom - "Swampert Vs. Tyranitar! Begin!"

Turn #7

Michael's Hand: 6 + 1 = 7

Irys's Hand: 6 + 1 = 7

Rock Booster (Irys): Turn 2/3

Ground Booster (Irys): Turn 2/3

Irys - "Stone Quake!"

Michael - "Finish what Delphox started! Water Earth Press!"

Stone Quake's Current Power: 1,200/4 = 300/2 = 150

Waterfall's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120

Earthquake's Current Power: 100 + 50 = 150

Water Earth Press's Current Power: 120 + 150 = 270 + 80 = 350 x 2 = 700 x 2 = 1,400 x 4 = 5,600

Irys and everyone else watched stunned as Swampert easily overpowered Tyranitar, knocking the big guy out. It also completely overshadowed how badly Delphox was beaten.

Rotom - "Tyranitar is unable to battle! Swampert wins!"

Irys's Remaining Pokémon: 2 – 1 = 1

Irys returned Tyranitar.

Irys - "Thak you Tyranitar. Get a good rest. Go Grimmsnarl! And I'll end Rock Booster and Ground Booster!"

Rotom - "Will you change Pokémon Michael?"

Michael - "Swampert return! Get back out there Empoleon!"

Empoleon - "On it!"

Match #7: Empoleon (Icicle Plate) Vs. Grimmsnarl (Muscle Band)

Rotom - "Empoleon Vs. Grimmsnarl! Begin!"

Turn #8

Michael's Hand: 7 + 1 = 8

Irys's Hand: 7 + 1 = 8

Michael - "Well Irys. Seems like this could be the end of this battle. And yet I'm having so much fun!"

Irys - "I am too! I don't want this battle to end! But sadly someone has to win... and that'll be me! Use your strength to become a shining star that'll lead us to victory! Gigantamax!"

Irys returned Grimmsnarl, then used her Dynamax Band to make her Poké Ball bigger before turning around and tossing it in the air in front of her. The Poké Ball opened to reveal Grimmsnarl in her Gigantamax form.

Michael - "Tempt your soul like hardened steel! And ride the wave to victory! Dynamax!"

Michael then did the same thing as Irys, returning Empoleon to his Poké Ball, then used his Dynamax Band to make it bigger and turned around, throwing it into the air and bringing out Empoleon in a Dynamaxed state.

Irys - "Dark Sword, Fairy Sword, and Fighting Sword! G-Max Dark Star Knuckle!"

Michael - "Ice Sword, Flying Sword, and Steel Sword! Max Hail Stream Spike!"

Irys's Hand: 8 – 3 = 5

Michael's Hand: 8 – 3 = 5

Grimmsnarl (Gigantamax): Turn 1/3

Empoleon (Dynamax): Turn 1/3

Dark Sword (Irys): Turn 1/3

Fairy Sword (Irys): Turn 1/3

Fighting Sword (Irys): Turn 1/3

Ice Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3

Flying Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3

Steel Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3

G-Max Snooze's Current Power: 130 + 65 = 195 + 39 = 234 x 2 = 468

Max Starfall's Current Power: 130 + 65 = 195 + 39 = 234 x 2 = 468

Max Knuckle's Current Power: 90 + 18 = 108 x 2 = 216

G-Max Dark Star Knuckle's Current Power: 468 + 468 = 936 + 216 = 1,152/2 = 576 x 2 = 1,152

Max Hailstorm's Current Power: 130 + 26 = 156 x 2 = 312

Max Airstream's Current Power: 130 x 2 = 260

Max Steelspike's Current Power: 130 + 65 = 195 x 2 = 390

Max Hail Stream Spike's Current Power: 312 + 260 = 572 + 390 = 962 x 2 = 1,924

Both Pokemon launched their Max combo attacks at each other, with both attacks dodging each other and striking the opponent head-on. After a few moments, an explosion was heard from Irys's side. The smoke then cleared to show Grimmsnarl returning to her normal state, swirls in her eyes.

Rotom - "Grimmsnarl is unable to battle! Empoleon wins!"

Irys's Remaining Pokémon: 1 – 1 = 0

(Music Ends)

Irys - "Michael... Thank you..."

Irys silently returned Grimmsnarl.

Rotom - "All six of Irys's Pokémon are unable to battle. So then the winner of the battle and moving on to the Final is Michael Masi!"

The crowd cheered for Michael's win, amazed that he's come so far. He and Irys then returned to the locker room and changed back into their normal outfits.