Chapter Six: The Trio Badge

Touko made her back to the Gym, noticing a green-haired man standing outside the door. He looked very proper and appeared to be dressed in waiter's clothes. "Hey, you!" Touko waved her hand at the man as she neared the Gym, calling out to him.

"Yes?" He looked over at here, stepping down the steps to join her on the ground.

"Are you the Gym Leader of this Gym?"

"Yes, I am the Gym Leader of this town. You are...?" He looked at her, eyeing her up and down.

"I'm Touko, I just started my journey today and was looking for a Gym Battle." Touko stuck out her hand and the man shook it.

"Right. You want to challenge the Gym." He paused, looking her over once more. "In that case... what was the first Pokemon you chose?"

"Snivy." Touko held up the Grass Pokemon's pokeball before tucking it away.

"Snivy... I see. It's weak against Fire-type." He nodded once before looking at her again. "I think you need to prepare to face that type. I'll be waiting for you inside." Bowing, he headed back inside without another word.

"That's odd, I wonder why he would say that. Perhaps this Gym is Fire-type." Touko bit her lip, if that was the case she was in trouble. Snivy was going to be in big trouble.

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When Touko entered the Gym, she thought for sure she had the wrong building. She would've walked out to look for a real Gym had she not seen the green-haired waiter man go in the same building. The inside was packed with people, all coming to dine at the fancy restaurant. There was a counter to the left to seat people at tables and the area was filled with laughter and clanging dishes.

"Hey! You're Touko, right?" Looking to the right, she noticed the white-haired man who was guarding the door beforehand. "Clyde, I met you out there." He pointed out the door and Touko nodded.

"Yeah, but am I in the wrong place? This is a restaurant." Touko frowned but Clyde just laughed.

"That's right, it's a Gym and a dining place." He looked up at the lady working the seating counter and waved her over. "Hey, this trainer is looking for the Gym, you should show her around!" The lady approached and motioned with her hand for Touko to follow.

"Right this way miss." Touko followed after her, thanking Clyde with a wave.

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The woman led her to a door, wished her luck and then left after a small curtsey. Touko took a deep breath and pushed open the double doors. Inside there was a long battle field with a tall ceiling to boot. People sat on either sides of bulletproof glass walls, dining and watching for battles. Touko bit her lip, she didn't like being in the limelight. Approaching the battle field, she was saw the green-haired man standing up at a platform. He smiled and waved her over, in which she did.

"Welcome to the Striation Pokemon Gym!" He bowed and as he did, a red-haired man stepped from behind him.

"I'm Chili! I light things up with Fire-type Pokemon!" After him, Touko was surprised again to see a third man with blue hair step out from behind the green-haired man.

"I'm a Water-type specialist, and my name is Cress. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

"And I'm Cilan." The green-haired man spoke now, bowing. "I like Grass-type Pokemon." He cleared his throat, speaking for the three of them. "As for why the three of us, um, are all here is, well, er..." He laughed, scratching his head before Chili spoke up impatiently.

"Oh, enough!" He glared at Cilan before looking at Touko and grinning. "Listen up! The three of us will decide whom you'll battle. It'll be based on the type of the first Pokemon you chose."

"That is indeed the case." Cress spoke now, soft and calm. "And the partner you chose was Grass type, it seems."

"Ta-da! The Fire-type scorcher Chili - that's me - will be your opponent." Chili shoved Cilan out of the way, taking his place at the middle of the platform. "Take your mark and let's battle!" Chili grinned, grabbing a Pokeball and enlarging it. Touko nodded, going to take her place at the other end of the battle field. Touko set down her Pokemon Egg and grinned.

"Listen little buddy, I'm not sure if you can hear me but this is going to be an epic battle." Calling out Snivy, she faced the Grass Snake Pokemon. "Snivy, I need you to hold these Oran Berries that Cheren gave us. You know what he said, items can be very helpful. Eat one of these when you're in a jam."

"Sniv." Snivy nodded her head in determination, taking the bundle of berries and slinging them on her back.

"Bring it on Chili!" Touko grinned and Snivy nodded, narrowing her eyes and letting out a fierce cry.

Chili grinned and nodded. "Time to play with Fire!"

...

"Snivy! Vine Whip once last time!" Snivy shot her vines once more at the Lillipup, knocking the yippy Pokemon out. She had already eaten one of her berries and she was in great condition despite the battle.

"Lillipup, you fought hard. Return." Chili returned his first Pokemon and narrowed his eyes at Touko. "You might of won that but you've got one Pokemon and that's a Grass-type! It's time for the grass to burn!" Chili swung his arms, the red light from a Pokeball turning into the shape of a Pansear.

Touko narrowed her eyes and grunted. "Pansear, huh?" Flipping open her Pokedex, she listened to the description.

"Pansear, the High Temperature Pokemon. When angered, Pansear's head tuft can reach temperatures above six hundred degrees. In the wild, Pansear uses its tuft to roast berries before eating them."

Tucking her Pokedex away, Touko looked at Snivy who nodded at her. "We're ready for you Chili, Snivy can do anything!"

"Snivy!" Crying out, her body glowed a green color and she closed her eyes, relishing in it. Opening an eye, there was a sparkle of power and suddenly Touko realized it.

"That's Growth! Way to go Snivy!" Grinning, Touko looked over at Chili. "Get ready for power you won't believe!"

"We can show you power too! Pansear, use Work Up!" Pansear grunted, pounding his fists on the floor as his body glowed a gold color before settling down.

"Pansear-Pan!" He pounded his chest and narrowed his eyes at Snivy.

"Now, Incinerate!" Pansear blasted Snivy with fire but the speedy Grass-type was able to dodge it.

"Snivy, Growth!" While in the air, Snivy closed her eyes and let the green light envelop her, empowering her. Grinning, Snivy narrowed her eyes down at Pansear. "Tackle!" Snivy shot her vine at the ground, using it to push through the air and pummel into Pansear. Pansear was shot backwards, the force of the Tackle strong after Growth's effect.

"Pansear use Fury Swipes!" Pansear rushed Snivy once he landed, clawing at her fiercely several times. Snivy blocked as best she could but eventually she stumbled backwards.

"Snivy, hang in there!" Snivy looked back at her Trainer and nodded, taking an Oran Berry off of her back, she ate the Berry proudly, grinning with energy.

"Incinerate quickly Pansear!" Chili ordered his Pokemon fast, Pansear reacting and shooting flames straight at Snivy. With no time to react, Snivy was blasted with the heat, falling to her knees. As the flames cleared, Touko saw that there was a pile of ash besides Snivy and the berries were gone.

"Oh no!"

"Hah, that's right. Incinerate burns up any berries that the opponent is holding." Touko gritted her teeth, turning her attention to Snivy who was struggling to get up.

"Snivy, hang in there. We can win this, use Growth!" Snivy clenched her teeth, closing her eyes and finding enough strength to slowly get to her feet.

"What! Incinerate and Work Up should've knocked Snivy unconscious right there!" Chili was in disbelief and Touko just laughed as the green light faded from Snivy.

"Snivy is amazing! She can withstand even the greatest of attacks. Her spirit is unbreakable." Touko smiled, looking at Snivy who returned it feebly. "Snivy! Vine Whip!" The vines shot from her collar, smacking Pansear straight on the head.

"Won't do a thing!" Chili laughed, but Touko just grinned.

"Snivy, quick Tackle!" As Pansear rubbed his face, Snivy shot forwards and slammed Pansear. "Wrap, now!" Snivy shot her vines at Pansear, grabbing onto him and squeezing him tight, lifting him high into the air. "Throw him down!"

"Snivy!" Snivy threw the High Temperature Pokemon down, causing the battle field to indent and dust to fly everywhere. As it cleared, Chili let out a gasp.

"Pansear!" His Pokemon was knocked out, laying down with spirals in his eyes. Snivy grinned, turning to her trainer and running to her.

"Snivy, you did it! I knew you could do it!" Opening her arms, Touko welcomed Snivy with a hug and a kiss. "That was amazing." Snivy smiled and then pointed down to the egg which was settling besides Touko's feet. Touko laughed and nodded to the Grass Snake Pokemon. "I'm sure whoever's in there heard your great battle."

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Chili approached Touko, flanked by his brothers. "That was a great battle, you fought hard. I'm honestly surprised Snivy won. Fire is supposed to totally beat Grass-types!"

"Well, Snivy is no ordinary Grass-type. She's my Grass-type Pokemon." Touko grinned and Snivy nodded her head once.

"Gym Badges are proof of a Trainer's abilities." Chili smiled and pet Snivy softly. "You definitely showed that." Reaching into his apron pocket, Chili pulled out a golden badge with red, green, and blue jewels on it. "This is the Trio Badge, your very first Badge I'm guessing as well. It's all yours, you earned it." Touko smiled, picking up the metal carefully and running a finger over it.

"Yeah, my very first Gym Badge." She opened her bag, pulling out a light pink Badge case with a black Pokeball icon on it. Tucking the Badge inside, she smiled and placed the case back.

"You really have an incredible Snivy. She'll take you far." Chili grinned, and gave her a small salute. Touko just smiled and nodded her head.

"I know."

Author's Note

So, as you saw my Snivy was able to take down a Pansear which actually happened in-game. I used Growth A LOT and it went well. Pansear used Work Up a whole bunch of times but never really attacked. Luck. 3 My other plan was to write in a part about her getting Panpour (which I do have but I haven't used).
For all those wondering, I really do have an egg in-game, all though it isn't colored. :)