A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter thirteen of this story. Here, Brendan reaches Lavaridge Town and challenges Flannery.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon
Team Magma managed to escape after Maxie's defeat. Brendan grabbed the meteorite and headed back down the cable car. Brendan made it to back to Fallarbor Town and exchange the meteorite for the TM containing Return. Brendan healed at the Fallarbor Pokemon Center and switched out Electrike for Numel. He returned to Mt. Chimney and went down Jagged Pass. Right away, he was stopped by a Hiker.
"Mt. Chimney's Jagged Pass...Now this is what I've always wanted in a mountain." cooed the Hiker.
"You're making it sound romantic." muttered Brendan.
"This jagged bumpiness...it rocks my soul!" exclaimed the Hiker.
Hiker Eric would like to battle!
"Go Geodude!" cried Eric, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Rock Throw!" ordered Eric.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Geodude used Rock Throw, but it missed. Makuhita then used Focus Energy.
"Use Self Destruct!" ordered Eric.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Geodude went kamikaze and successfully used Self Destruct. However, Makuhita managed to survive. Eric recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Baltoy!" cried Eric, releasing his other Pokemon.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Eric.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Baltoy used Psybeam which was super effective. However, Makuhita survived and got a critical hit on Vital Throw causing Baltoy to faint.
"Losing left me bitter!" exclaimed Eric.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He used a Super Potion on Makuhita. Brendan then continued heading down when he spotted a Team Magma grunt acting suspiciously.
"What are you doing here?" asked the Team Magma grunt startled.
"I could ask you the same thing." noted Brendan.
"What am I doing in a place like this?" asked the Grunt.
The Team Magma grunt snarled.
"What business is it of yours?" asked the Team Magma grunt angrily.
Team Magma Grunt would like to battle!
"Go Poochyena!" cried the grunt, releasing his first Pokemon.
"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Howl!" ordered the grunt.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Poochyena used Howl then Makuhita used Focus Energy.
"Use Bite!" ordered the grunt.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Poochyena went first and hit with Bite. Luckily, it didn't get the flinch allowing Makuhita to finih it off. The grunt recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Numel!" cried the grunt, releasing his second Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Makuhita.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.
Brendan could see the grunt frustrated.
"Just as I thought. Being part Flying type means Taillow is immune to Magnitude." thought Brendan.
"Use Growl!" ordered the grunt.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy and Numel used Growl.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack then Numel used Ember.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack then Numel used Ember.
"Use Ember!" ordered Brendan.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and scored a critical hit causing Numel to faint. Taillow grew to Level 21.
"I should have ducked into our hideout right away." moaned the grunt.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He found a Burn Heal then spotted a Picnicker who he walked over to.
"This place isn't your casual hike. It's not suited for a picnic." said the Picnicker.
Picnicker Diana would like to battle!
"Go Shroomish!" cried Diana, releasing her first Pokemon.
"Go Seviper!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Stun Spore!" ordered Diana.
"Use Poison Tail!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Seviper hit with Poison Tail and Shroomish fainted. Seviper grew to Level 18. Diana recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Oddish!" cried Diana, releasing her second Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Seviper.
"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokmon.
"Use Stun Spore!" ordered Diana.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy while Oddish missed with Stun Spore.
"Use Poison Powder!" ordered Diana.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and got a critical hit which caused Oddish to faint. Diana recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Swablu!" cried Diana, releasing her last Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Taillow.
"Go Spinda!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Sing!" ordered Diana.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam while Swablu missed with Sing.
"Use Fury Attack!" ordered Diana.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam, but Swablu hing on. Swablu then hit twice with Fury Attack.
"Use Sing!" ordered Diana.
"Use Strength!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda used Strength and Swablu fainted.
Oh, no! The ground is too bumpy!" exclaimed Diana.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He hoped down a ledge, but another Picnicker and a Triathlete where waiting for him.
"I climb this hill everyday. I have confidence in my strength!" declared the Picnicker.
"It's awfully scary to shoot down the mountain in one go!" declared the Triathlete.
Picnicker Autumn and Triathlete Julio would like to battle!
"Go Shroomish!" cried Autumn, releasing her Pokemon.
"Go Magnemite!" cried Julio, releasing his Pokemon.
"Go Taillow and Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Stun Spore on Numel!" ordered Autumn.
"Use Thunder Wave on Taillow!" ordered Julio.
"Use Wing Attack on Shroomish and Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow easily went first and hit with Wing attack. Magnemite went next and paralyzed Taillow while Shroomish paralyzed Numel. Nueml broke through paralysis and used Magnitude hitting with a Magnitude 7. Shroomish was already hurt so this powerful move caused it to faint while Magnemite was easily defeated thanks to it's quad weakness to Ground. The best part is Taillow was unaffected.
"What went wrong?" asked Autumn confused.
"I feel like I'm falling apart." moaned Julio.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He headed down and could see the end of Jagged Pass. However, one lone Camper stood in this way.
"Jagged Pass is hard to walk on. It's a good place for training." said the Camper.
Camper Ethan would like to battle!
"Go Zigzagoon!" cried Ethan, sending out his first Pokemon.
"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Tail Whip!" ordered Ethan.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zigzagoon used Tail Whip then Makuhita used Focus Energy.
"Use Headbutt!" ordered Ethan.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zigzagoon hit with Headbutt, but didn't get the flinch. Makuhita hit with Vital Throw and Zigzagoon fainted. Ethan recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Taillow!" cried Ethan, releasing his second Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Makuhita.
"Go Mightyena!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Ethan.
"Use Howl!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack while Mightyena used Howl.
"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Ethan.
"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Quick Attack. Mightyena used Bite and Taillow fainted.
"It was all over while we where still trying to find a go." sighed Ethan.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He reached the end of Jagged Pass and took a left arriving in Lavaridge Town. He explored a bit then healed and trained. Brendan got all his Pokemon except Taillow to Level 22. Doing so got Zigzagoon to evolve in Linoone. Aside from this, Makuhita tried learning Whirlwind at Level 22 and Mightyena tried learning Roar at Level 22, but Brendan passed. He did have Seviper replace Wrap with Screech at Level 19. He saved Taillow for an important reason. went to the Gym.
"Hey, how's it going Champion - bound Brendan?" asked the Gym Guide.
"Good." answered Brendan confident.
"Lavaridge's Gym leader Flannery used Fire type Pokemon. Her passion for Pokemon burns hotter and stronger than a volcano. Don't get to close-you'll burn! Hose her down with water then go for it." explained the Gym Guide.
Brendan nodded and entered. He began going through sand piles until a Kindler jumped out.
"See how the flames dance wildly?" asked the Kindler.
Brendan was too busy catching his breath.
"They flare in anticipation of my win!" declared the Kindler.
Kindler Jeff would like to battle!
"Go Slugma!" cried Jeff, releasing his Pokemon.
"Go Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Rock Throw!" ordered Jeff.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 7 which caused Slugma to faint. Jeff recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Slugma!" cried Jeff, releasing his other Pokemon.
"I'll stick with Numel." shrugged Brendan.
"Use Yawn!" ordered Jeff.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 6. Slugma hung on and used Yawn.
"Use Rock Throw!" ordered Jeff.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 5 which caused Slugma to faint.
"Something didn't go right." said Jeff.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. Suddenly, a Kindler and a Hiker jumped out of two sand pits.
"Come on, get with it! Let's go before my feelings cool!" demanded the Kindler.
"As much as I love mountains, I especially love volcanoes." said the Hiker.
Kindler Jace and Hiker Eli would like to battle!
"Go Slugma!" cried Jace, releasing his Pokemon.
"Go Numel!" cried Eli, releasing his Pokemon.
"Go Numel and Taillow!" cried Brendan.
"Use Yawn on Numel!" ordered Jace.
"Use Ember on Taillow!" ordered Eli.
"Use Wing Attack on Numel and Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit Slugma with Wing Attack. Numel then used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 6 knocking out both opposing Pokemon in one go. As a result, Taillow evolved into Swellow.
"It's so hot, and yet my heart is clutched by ice." moaned Jace.
"Well, it seems I lost without even being in control." mused Eli.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. Brendan took another sand pit which brought him to another room in the gym. As soon as he arrived, a Kindler and a Cool Trainer jumped out.
"Yikes, it's hot!" declared Kindler.
"Can your Pokemon survive 392 - degree heat?" asked the Cool Trainer.
Kindler Cole and Cool Trainer Gerald would like to battle!
"Go Numel!" cried Cole, releasing his Pokemon.
"Go Keckleon!" cried Gerald, releasing his Pokemon.
"Go Swellow and Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Ember on Swellow!" ordered Cole.
"Use Flamethrower on Makuhita!" ordered Gerald.
"Use Focus Energy, Swellow and use Vital Throw on Keckleon!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Swellow started using Focus Energy. Keckleon went second hitting Makuhita with Flamethrower. Numel then hit with Ember and finally Makuhita hit with Vital Throw which caused Keckleon to faint. Gerald recalled his Pokemon.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Cole.
"Use Wing Attack and Secret Power on Numel!" ordered Brendan.
All of the Pokemon obeyed. Swellow hit with Wing Attack, but Numel hung on. Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 4 which didn't effect Swellow. Finally, Makuhita hit with Secret Power and Numel fainted.
"I'm blinded by sweat in my eyes." said Cole.
"It didn't burn hotly enough." sighed Gerald.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He headed up, but again a Kindler jumped out of the sand scaring Brendan.
"I'm trying to relieve my stress. Don't come along and stress me out!" demanded the Kindler.
Kindler Axel would like to battle!
"Go Numel!" cried Axel, releasing his Pokemon.
"Go Numel!" cried Branden, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Axel.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Brendan's Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 6. Axel's Numel hit with a Magnitude 5.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Axel.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Brendan's Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 5 which caused Axel's Numel to faint.
"I hope Flannery flames you good!" snapped Axel bitterly.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He found himself in a corridor and went to a pair of sand piles. Another Kindler jumped out of one.
"You must be getting tired by now." mused the Kindler.
"The jump scares are annoying." stated Brendan.
"You'd like to rest in the hot sands, wouldn't you?" asked the Kindler.
"That does sound nice." agreed Brendan.
"But you must know that maintaining your will power is an important must for all trainers." said the Kindler.
Kindler Keegan would like to battle.
"Go Slugma!" cried Keegan, releasing his only Pokemon.
"Go Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Yawn!" ordered Keegan.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 8 which easily took care of Slugma.
"Play with fire, and you will be burned." warned Keegan.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continue. He took the other sand pit to the next room where a Battle Girl immediately jumped out.
"Okay, I'll battle with you." said the Battle Girl.
"At least it's not a Kindler." mused Brendan.
Battle Girl Danielle would like to battle!
"Go Meditite!" cried Danielle, releasing her only Pokemon.
"Go Swellow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Detect!" ordered Danielle.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Meditite used Detect while Swellow used Focus Energy.
"Use Detect!" ordered Danielle.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Meditite used Detect, but it failed. Swellow hit with Wing Attack getting a critical hit which caused Meditite to faint.
"Oh, but you're so strong." said Danielle.
Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. After a few more sand pits, he finally reached Flannery.
"Hey! I've got a bone to pick with you!" declared Brendan.
Flannery gave him a confused expression at this.
"What's with the jump scares?" asked Brendan, "This isn't a Ghost type Gym and I nearly had a heart attack."
Flannery took a moment to clear her throat.
"Welcome!" cried Flannery.
Flannery bit her lower lip.
"No, wait..." muttered Flannery.
Flannery shook her head.
"Puny Trainer, how good to see you've made it here!" declared Flannery.
"What are you doing" asked Brendan confused.
"I have been entrusted with...no wait." began Flannery.
Flannery stomped her foot.
"I am Flannery and I am the Gym Leader here! Um...do not underestimate me, though I I have been a Leader only a short time!" declared Flannery.
Brendan had no clue what was going on anymore.
"With skills inherited from my grandfather, I shall, uh, demonstrate the hot moves we have honed on this land!" exclaimed Flannery.
Gym Leader Flannery would like to battle
"Go Numel!" cried Flannery, releasing her first Pokemon.
"Go Swellowl!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Sunny Day!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Swellow used Focus Energy then Numel used Sunny Day.
"Use Overheat!" Flannery.
"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Swellow used Wing Attack and hit. However, Numel hung on and hit with Overheat. Swellow survived and Numel had it's Special Attack drop.
"Use Take Down!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Swellow hit with Quick Attack, but Numel survived. Numel then hit with Take Down, but the recoil caused Numel to faint. An embarrassed Flannery recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Slugma!" cried Flannery, releasing her next Pokemon.
Brendan recalled Swellow.
"Go Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Light Screen!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 9 causing Slugma to faint. Numel grew to Level 23 Flannery desperately recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Camerupt!" cried Flannery, releasing her third Pokemon.
"I'll stick with Numel." shrugged Brendan.
"Use Sunny Day!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Camerupt used Sunny Day then Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 8. However, Camerupt was still in good shape and used Sunny Day
"Use Attract!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Camerupt used Attract, but nothing happened. Numel then used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 9. One turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Numel has Oblivious for it's Ability so Attract won't work." noted Brendan.
At this point, Brendan felt a bit bad for Flannery.
"I'll try and end this soon." thought Brendan.
Suddenly, Flannery grabbed a Hyper Potion and used it on Camerupt.
"At least she knows to do that." mused Brendan.
Brendan shook his head.
"Gotta focus." said Brendan.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Camerupt hit with Tackle. Numel then used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 4. The second turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Camerupt hit with Tackle. Numel then used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 6. The third turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Overheat!" ordered Flannery desperate.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Camerupt used Overheat and hit. Despite resisting, the level difference and Sunny Day meant that Overheat still did good damage. Numel then used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 10 causing Camerupt to faint. The fourth turn of Sunny Day passed. Flannery worriedly recalled her Pokemon.
"Go Torkoal!" cried Flannry, releasing her last Pokemon.
"This is it Numel." said Brendan confident.
"Use Body Slam!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal hit with Body Slam and Numel fainted. The fourth turn of Sunny Day passed.
"No." thought Brendan.
Brendan recalled Numel trying to be calm, but without Numel his confidence was shaken.
"I can't lose my cool." thought Brendan.
"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.
"Use Body Slam!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal used Body Slam and paralyzed Makuhita. Luckily, Makuhita did use Focus Energy. The last turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Sunny Day!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal used Sunny Day then Makuhita hit with Vital Throw.
"Use Overheat!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal used Overheat and Makuhita fainted. Brendan recalled his Pokemon. The first turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Go Swellow!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.
"Use Attract!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal used Attract, but it failed as Swellow is also female. Swellow used Focus Energy. The second turn of Sunny Day passed by.
"Use Body Slam!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Swellow hit with priority Quick Attack and got a critical hit. However, it did not do much to Torkoal. Torkoal hit with Body Slam and Swellow fainted. The third turn of Sunny Day passed as Brendan recalled his Pokemon.
"Go Mightyena!" cried Brendan, releasing his fourth Pokemon.
"Use Body Slam!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal hit with Body Slam, but Mightyena survived and used Bite. The fourth turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Overheat!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal used Overheat and Mightyena fainted. Brendan recalled his Pokemon as Sunny Day wore off.
"Go Spinda!" cried Brendan, releasing his fifth Pokemon.
"Use Sunny Day!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. torkoal went first and got Sunny Day up. Spinda hit with Psybeam and got the confusion.
"Use Body Slam!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Uproar!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkal broke through and used Body Slam, but didn't get the paralysis. Spinda used Uproar as the first turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Body Slam!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Uproar!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal broke through and used Body Slam. Spinda then hit with Uproar as the second turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Body Slam!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Uproar!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal hurt its self in confusion. Spinda then hit with Uproar as the third turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Attract!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Uproar!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal hurt its self in confusion again. Spinda then hit with Uproar then calmed down as the third turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Attract!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal hurt its self in confusion again. Spinda then hit with Psybeam as the fourth turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Overheat!" ordered Flannery."Use Psybeam!" ordered brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal finally snapped out of confusion and hit with Overheat causing Spinda to faint. Sunny Day wore off as Brendan recalled his Pokemon.
"I'm down to my last Pokemon. That Torkoal turned things around." thought Brendan worried.
Brendan looked at Flannery's Torkoal.
"If only I could chip it down." thought Brendan.
Brendan suddenly had a eureka moment grabbing his final Poke Ball.
"I'm glad I saved you for last." whispered Brendan.
"Go Seviper!" cried Brendan, releasing his final Pokemon.
Seviper came out and faced Torkoal.
"She'll likely heal and wants to get the sun back up. I might have two free shots." thought Brendan worried.
"Use Pooison Tail!" ordered Brendan.
Flannery did use a Hyper Potion. Seviper hit with Poison Tail, but didn't poison.
"Use Sunny Day!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Poison Tail!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal used Sunny Day and got the sun out again. Seviper then hit with Poison Tail and Torkoal was poisoned.
"We can do this." thought Brendan hopeful.
"Use Overheat!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Screech!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal used Overheat, but the multiple Special Attack drops showed its toll as Overheat didn't do as much damage as it once did. Seviper then used Screech. Torkoal was hurt by poison as one hurt on Sunny Day passed.
"Use Attract!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal used Attract, but it failed as Seviper is also female. Seviper then hit with Bite. Torkoal was hurt by poison as the second turn of Sunny Day passed.
"Use Body Slam!" ordered Flannery.
"Use Poison Tail!" ordered Brendan.
Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Torkoal hit with Body Slam and paralyzed Seviper. Brendan felt his heart drop as it seemed this was all for not. However, Seviper's Shed Skin Ability activated curing it of paralysis. Seviper then hit Poison Tail getting a critical hit. Torkoal survived, but it was hurt by poison and fainted. Seviper grew to Level 23.
"We did it!" cried Brendan jubilant.
Brendan embraced Seviper as Flannery recalled Torkoal.
"Oh...I guess I was trying to hard." sighed Flannery.
Brendan gave the gym leader his attention.
"I...I've only recently become a Gym Leader. I tried to hard too hard to be someone I'm not." explained Flannery.
Flannery took a moment.
"I have to do things my own way. If I don't, my Pokemon will be confused." said Flannery.
Flannery pulled out her badge.
"Thanks for teaching me that. For that, you deserve this." said Flannery.
Flannery awarded Brendan the Heat Badge.
"If you have a Heat Badge, all Pokemon up to Level 50, even ones you get in trades, will obey you completely. And, it lets Pokemon use the move Strength outside of battle." noted Flannery.
Flannery pulled out a TM.
"This is a token of my appreciation. Don't be shy about it!" exclaimed Flannery.
Flannery handed Brendan his TM.
"That TM contains Overheat. That move inflicts serious damage on the opponent. But it also harshly cuts the Special Attack of the Pokemon using it. it might not be suitable for longer battles." explained Flannery.
"Thank you." replied Brendan.
Brendan put the items away.
"Your power reminds me on someone." mused Flannery.
Flannery had to think about it for a second.
"Oh! I know! You battle like Norman, the Gym Leader of Petalburg!" declared Flannery.
"That's my dad." revealed Brendan.
With that, Brendan recalled Seviper and hope down to the entrance of the gym.
"Yow! That was a scorching hot battle!" declared the Gym Guide.
A/N: That is where we'll end things for now. I am sorry about raising the Pokemon to Level 22 prior to the gym, but I had too as their levels where too low and grinding is common in RPGs like Pokemon. Besides, nothing important missed aside from two Pokemon trying to learn poor moves. Zigzagoon did evolve, but it is an HM slave so I didn't mind skipping it. Swellow is an important team member so I had it's evolution occur as in story. Also, if you replay the Hoenn games bring a Numel against Flannery. It is definitely useful. Next time, Brendan does some grinding and then challenges his dad. Please review.