Chapter 54 Bermingsteel Gym Battle Part 1

While walking on the road, Elena's Lucario, Koyuki is still protecting her mother from the others, and Alice says, "I have never seen that Lucario from before, I mean, it is pure white like snow..."

"Oh, this is my Lucario, Koyuki. She is my first Pokemon and she acts like my bodyguard along with my Copperajah." Elena says with pride.

"By the way, maybe Koyuki will like to chat with my Lucario?" Ash asks as he sends out his own Lucario, and then the two of them start to chat with each other.

"So I guess that all three of you already have 11 badges? Which means I am the next, right?" Elena asks. "After all, nobody will be able to come here unless you have more than 11 badges."

"Yeah. But by the way, how is your father?" Lillie asks. "Ever since he has to force Bede out of the Challenge, is he sad about this?"

"Well, he seldom comes out of the lab of his in Hammerlocke City." Elena says. "I don't know what he is planning, all we know is that he wants to gather some Wishing Stars for the future of Galar. But I don't know why."

"I see." Ash says as they notice a lot of factories around the gym. Dawn asks, "So this is the place where all those brands in Galar come from?"

Elena shows her pride and says, "Indeed. You see, my dad owns the biggest company in the Galar Region, so he decides to set up those brands around the gym because it is where I am in."

After arriving at the stadium with the Steel-type symbol, Elena says, "I should get going if I want to face you."

"Sure, thanks a lot." Ash says as they enter the gym. And then the female staff says, "Welcome, gym challengers, are you ready to take part in the Gym in Bermingsteel?"

Gloria says, "As always."

"Good, here is the uniform, please change it, and then come find me." After Gloria changes her outfit, Dawn says, "Wow, you look just like a robot."

"You're right." Gloria says. Then the staff gives her a purse. "Inside the purse is 5000 coins. It will be beneficial for the Gym Challenge. Now good luck."

Gloria nods as she goes into the Mission Field, but much to their shock is that the field is full of shops and stores. "Wait, is this really the Mission Field?" Gloria gasps.

"Indeed. Ms. Gloria." Dan walks toward her and says, "The Gym mission is this. Inside the stores are items that can be purchased. You have to pick three items and then use them on your Pokemon. But you won't have three items enough with your money there, so you have to battle the gym trainers on the field. Some Gym trainers will wage for the items, while some of them give you money. Now good luck." He turns around and says, "Let the Gym Mission begin!"

Gloria then goes into the store and he sees a Charcoal with 1000 coins, she says, "The first item is this, I will be using it on Cinderace." As she gets the item, then she starts to look around for more.

Alice says, "This gym mission is really cool, it is obviously letting you shop for items."

"Indeed. It is fun as well." Mark says.

Then Gloria decides to battle a gym trainer for the Payapa Berry for Conkeldurr, and she did get the berry in the end after defeating the Gym Trainer. The last item is Iron Ball, but Gloria is doing something that makes them confused.

"Why is she spending 4000 coins on Iron Ball?" Serena asks.

"Maybe she has a plan." Ash says.

Now that it is done, she goes to the end and Dan checks the items. He nods and says, "Goal! Gym Mission Cleared!"

Gloria then steps to the battlefield and faces Elena, who is already standing on the other side of the battlefield. Elena says, "Let me introduce myself even though we've already met. I am Elena, I am the daughter of the Chairman Rose and the Gym Leader of Bermingsteel."

The crowd starts to cheer for Elena and she says, "So did you have fun shopping for 3 items? Since my dad is a businessman, he has been letting me shop for what I need all the time, but for me, it doesn't feel right if I am the only one shopping. So that is why I make this mission."

Gloria says, "I see, you want to let us know the enjoyment of shopping, right? I must say it is a pretty cool way of making a Gym Challenge."

"Why thank you for that. But now that you know, how about we begin our battle?" Elena says as she takes out the Pokeball. "Go, Escavalier!" As the bug Pokemon appears, Gloria says, "Cinderace, I choose you."

As the Pokemon appears, Ash notices that the Escavalier has a Rocky Helmet on it. "What is that item?" Dawn asks after noticing it.

"That is Rocky Helmet." Ash says, and then they see that Cinderace uses Double Kick on the Escavalier, only to be taken a lot of damage to the feet. "It will hurt you every time you land a Physical attack."

"Are you alright?" Gloria asks Cinderace, who nods back. "Good, now use Pyro Ball!"

As the ball hits Escavalier, it takes more damage, Elena says, "I see, you use Charcoal as your first item, right?"

"That's right, now Flamethrower!" "Protect." As Escavalier protects itself from the flames, she says, "Use Drill Run!"

The Drill quickly lands a hit on the Cinderace, causing it to fall down. "Are you alright?" Gloria asks as it nods. "Thank goodness. Now use Double Kick again!"

"Iron Defense!" Elena says as the Escavalier protects itself again, Cinderace looks like it will faint at any second. "Now finish that Cinderace with X Scissor!"

Gloria says, "Dodge it!" As Cinderace dodges the move, it suddenly goes burning and Ash says, "Blaze..."

"Now let's give our full power! Flare Blitz!" Elena gasps as she realizes that Gloria is waiting when the Blaze activates, plus the Charcoal boosting, Escavalier won't be able to survive the hit. And then both Pokemon fainted after the attack.

Elena says, "That was such a risky move, but here is my second Pokemon. Bronzong!"

Once Bronzong appears on the field, Gloria says, "Here goes nothing, Conkeldurr! I choose you!"

Ash sees that the Bronzong has a Choice Band. Elena says, "You do know that Bronzong is a Psychic-Type as well, right?"

"So what? That won't scare me." Gloria says. "Let's start with Fire Punch!" "Use Zen Headbutt!"

As the two Pokemon clash at each other, then the Zen Headbutt overpowers Conkeldurr, but with the help of Payapa Berry, it doesn't take a lot of damage to it. "Zen Headbutt again!" Elena yells. "Use Protect!" Gloria says as Throh blocks the upcoming Zen Headbutt.

"Use Superpower!" Gloria yells. "Dodge it!" After missing the Superpower, Bronzong then defeats the Pokemon with another Zen Headbutt.

Gloria recalls her Pokemon and says, "Just like I predicted. Here is my final Pokemon! Copperajah!"

Elena is surprised to see the elephant Pokemon, and she can only let Bronzong dodge the attacks without fighting back. Serena asks, "What's wrong? Bronzong is able to defeat Conkeldurr, but why can't she fight back?"

"Simple." Ash replies. "The Choice Band raises the Attack stat of a Pokemon, but it locks the Pokemon into one move. And that move is Zen Headbutt, so Bronzong can only use Zen Headbutt in this battle."

Alice says, "So even if she goes with Zen Headbutt, it won't be able to do a lot of damage." "Correct."

And then Bronzong is tired and it is defeated by Superpower. Elena sighs, "To be honest, I never knew it will happen, but it makes the battle more amazing."

"I know." Gloria says.

"So I am down to the last Pokemon, then let the heavy metal be your stop, Copperajah!" Elena says as she sends out her last Pokemon.

As the Pokemon appears, It roars loudly. Elena says, "I'll show you a move that'll hit so hard, you'll be speechless!" She then recalls her Pokemon as it begins the Gigantamax, and after it comes out, it is a giant elephant with a big trunk.

"I'll do it as well!" Gloria yells as she also Gigantamax her Copperajah.

"All right, then... Hopefully, this move will turn things around for me. G-Max Steelsurge!" After the move hits Copperajah, it makes the field spiky. Gloria says, "This is bad...my Copperajah's movements are slow..."

Elena says, "The final item I got is a Steel Gem, so after that boosting, it is gone... But it is fine. Use Max Quake!"

Gloria says, "You do the same too!" After that attack, they all get damaged, but Gloria is surprised that both Pokemon are still on the field after getting back to normal size. "Time to end this up, Fling!"

Elena widens her eyes as she sees the final item Gloria has, the Iron Ball, and it knocks out the Cooperajah.

Elena recalls her Pokemon and says, "That sure was satisfying. I didn't think that you will buy something like Iron Ball for the move. But then again, you are smart to do this. Here is your badge."

They shake hands and Gloria gets the badge, after that, she heads outside to find others.

"That sure is a smart idea, I never knew your Copperajah is capable of doing Fling." Mark says.

"Well, I was also shocked when I check his moves. And I think maybe it will be great to use it..." Gloria says.

"So next is my turn. Wish me luck." Alice says, and the others nod.

Back where the Gym Leaders switch their Pokemon, Koyuki is beside Elena, showing worry about her. Elena says, "Don't worry, Koyuki. I know you want to battle, and I will use you in the battle against Ash."

"But what about your secret weapon? When are you going to use it, mother?" Koyuki asks.

"Very soon." Elena says, "Though I have to apologize, I won't be using you to Dynamax."

"It is fine, Mother." Koyuki says.

Elena looks at the Cherish Ball in her hand, and she says, "Ash...you're going for a great surprise. If I remember...only you and I have this Pokemon and no one else."

Here is a new chapter, and here is the battle between Elena and Gloria, the next chapter will be Alice and Ash's gym battle. However, Elena is preparing a secret weapon for Ash, what is it going to be? And what does she mean only she and Ash have the Pokemon and no one else?

Ash's New Pokemon: Rillaboom, Cinderace, Greedent, Corvisquire, Orbeetle, Thiveul, Eldegoss, Dubwool, Drednaw, Boltund, Carkol, Flapple, Appletun, Silicobra, Cramorant, Barraskewda, Toxtricity (Amped/Low Key), Centiskorch, Polteageist, Hattrem, Morgrem, Obstagoon, Perserker, Sirfetch'd, Runerigus, Alcremie x63, Indeedee x2, Copperajah, Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Dracovish, Arctovish, Dreepy, Ponyta (G), Weezing (G), Stunfisk (G)

Mark's Pokemon: Blaziken, Gyarados, Skorupi, Ninjask, Shedinja, Pawniard, Barraskewda, Rotom, Orbeetle, Delibird, Alcremie (Strawberry, Ruby Cream)

Trenor's Pokemon: Greedent, Cramorant, Vileplume, Swampert, Rhyhorn, Gourgeist, Steelix, Torkoal, Basculin, Trevenant, Heliolisk, Noibat, Pupitar

Alice's Pokemon: Wooloo x29, Jangmo-o, Dubwool, Salazzle, Vibrava, Lunatone, Butterfree (Pink), Litwick, Centiskorch, Inteleon, Eldegoss, Pikachu, Glaceon, Appletun, Morgrem, Aromatisse

Gloria's Pokemon: Cinccino, Conkeldurr, Unfezant, Drednaw, Crustle, Copperajah, Cinderace, Golisopod, Ferroseed, Jolteon, Swoobat, Axew, Liepard, Gardevoir

Dawn's Pokemon: Lopunny, Passimian, Noctowl, Mudsdale, Binacle, Duskull, Piplup, Typhlosion, Pelipper, Bellossom, Pachirisu, Wobbuffet, Mamoswine, Vullaby, Togekiss

Serena's Pokemon: Diggersby, Pangoro, Drifblim, Roserade, Solrock, Vespiquen, Excadrill, Delphox, Tsareena, Lanturn, Ponyta (G), Shiftry, Sylveon

Lillie's Pokemon: Eevee, Hitmonchan, Rufflet, Hippowdon, Shuckle, Ribombee, Gengar, Magearna, Cloyster, Boltund, Cherrim, Meowstic, Vulpix (A), Dreepy,