New chapter finally. Thank you for your patience! Really glad people like this story, I'll steadily continue along. Enjoy~

Wow. Just posted this at home. Thank you sh*tty college WIFI, you really help a lot.

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Out of Lace Forest the team stepped into the next city, Topaz Heart, and headed to the PokeMarket. Yu used his PokeMoney to buy more Potions, status healing items, a couple Pokeballs and some Escape ropes. Back outside Lucario wanted his partner to tour him around this city.

Everywhere were big gem like sculptures (made from Topaz). They were visually stunning. The tall buildings, side walks, every human created item had a touch of the gem. The scene was more beautiful with the bright sky and sun. Shiny gems everywhere.

Lucario wondered to a near by stall selling pendants made of topaz. Circular, triangular, small and medium. Giving Yu a look that said 'I want it', Yu decided to indulge. He brought a golden yellow chocker with a hollow like bell. The item was really pretty, its colors matching Izanagi's gold eyes.

"Oh my gosh, is that you, Yu?". A familiar voice rang out around the two. Turning the young man saw the person he knew immediately. She was the reason they had come to this city. This teenager was the Gym Leader and popular model.

"Hello Rise. Its been a long time". Rise was one of his friends Yu had met in kindergarten. Even though everyone of the moved they still kept in touch.

"Mmhm! Yosuke told me everything (looks to Izanagi), so it's true. And now you're here for a gym battle. Well as much as I would love to catch up ...I can not refuse a challenge. Let's GO!".

The gym was covered in raw topaz making it have some wild exotic feeling and the inside was breath taking. The ceiling had stain-glass topaz and the floors shined like diamond! With decorations of more sculptures, raw topaz placed here and there.

The challenger and gym leader stood face to face ready to start the match. The match was three on three.

Rise started with Spritzee and Yu Fletchlinder. Spritzee used Sweet Scent, it hit Parvati. Next it used Sweet Kiss and Yu commanded her to dodge. Parvati attack Peck followed by Quick Attack and picked up a win.

The next Pokemon Rise called out was Floette - the fairy with a flower. Yu switched to his Ivysaur, Oberon. The Floette used Tackle and Oberon used Poison Powder. Both moves connected ...and repeat. Tackle, Leech Seed, Tackle, Tackle, until a winner was decided. Oberon won by a margin. The Leech Seed and Poison tactic won out.

Down to her final Pokemon, Rise had asked Yu to call upon his strongest. The boy looked beside him and asked Izanagi if he wanted a go. With a nod the two trainers started their last battle.

Rise sent out Dedenne while Yu, Izanagi. The tiny Electric fairy started the battle with Parabolic Charge. It was not very effective on a Steel type. Izanagi rushed in with Bone Rush. The first bone hit while the second missed. The match was a repeat with few variations. Charms and Thunder Shocks, Bone Rush after some missed Bone Rush. With Rise's Dedenne on it's last leg she called their last attack - Parabolic Charge. Yu and Izanagi felt the excitement in the heat of battle and used Metal Claw!

The little fairy went down, leaving Yu secure with the victory! Yu had earned the Shinning Badge. It was a small badge formed out of topaz and carved to resemble the sun.

After the match the two healed Pokemon and walked to the city's exit.

"Are you sure you can't stay longer? - Sorry, be you know I can't. At least not now. - *Sigh* (smile) Take care than. I'll call the others and tell them how our battle went. They'll be excited to see you again Yu". With the parting over Yu and Izanagi walked down the natural path.

'What is the name of the next human dwelling we will go to next?'. Izanagi asked, curiosity in his eyes.

"The next place is Diamond Village, the home of hard fist training - and before you ask ...yes it is the home of another friend and Gym".

With that the two continued in silence, enjoying the scenery of flying birds in the dusk sky.

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This story is slowly progressing and I like it (smiles). I hope you all enjoy this too.