Disclaimer: Pokémon is by Satoshi Tajiri

Pokémon BW: Yin-Yang Quest

Running through the streets to an amusement park, Bianca filled Mia, Taylor, and Dawn in on the situation. Elesa was going to give up being a Gym Leader and wasn't accepting challenges lately. "Why is she giving up?" Mia asked.

"I don't know! That's why I want to ask her!" Bianca replied.

"Anyway, let's find her first," Mia planned. "Maybe we can dissuade her from closing the gym down."

Outside the amusement park was a young girl with green hair and blue eyes wearing a yellow summer dress and white shoes. The four of them ran over to her. "Oh, hello, trainers," the girl greeted. "My name is Lani, apprentice to the Gym Leader of Nimbasa City, Elesa. I'm sorry, but Elesa isn't accepting any challenges at the moment. In fact, I don't think she'll be taking any challenges at all!" she finished with dismay.

"Calm down, Lani," Taylor said.

"How can I?" she asked, pacing around. "Ever since Elesa was defeated by a Connoisseur, she's lost her confidence. The Connoisseur, Tannat was his name, taunted her battle style by saying she was too flashy and deemed her compatibility with her Pokémon a joke, as she could not defeat him."

Mia clenched her fist at those words. 'That was too harsh, Tannat,' she seethed. 'Next time we meet, it's on!'

Dawn noticed Elesa listening in on the whole thing from behind the merry-go-round. Elesa promptly hid again upon noticing her. "Do you know where Elesa is?" Taylor asked.

"No, I don't!" Lani exclaimed.

"I do, though," Dawn spoke up.

"Hm? You saw her?" Mia asked.

"She's hiding right in the carousel over there," Dawn answered, pointing to the merry go round.

They went over to the carousel, but didn't find her there. "Or, at least she was there…" she finished in confusion. "No need to worry! I know she's still here."

"Agreed, she couldn't have gone far," Mia agreed.

"Elesa!" Lani exclaimed as she found her sitting on a bench.

"Lani," she replied.

"I've been looking for you!" Lani told her. "Do you know how worried sick I was?"

"Sorry," she apologized.

"Anyway, I want to say…um…"

"Go on."

"Why are you letting a loss getting to you?"

Elesa looked down. "It's not like you to be this way," Lani continued.

"It was bullying, and you should know that," Elesa reminded her. "Some trainers are cruel people, prideful and only in it for themselves. He was one of them and his remarks hurt."

"So he put you down, is that it?" Lani asked.

"He did."

"Then I know just the thing."

Lani stood up. "A trainer named Dawn wants to battle me at the Gym," she began. "Would you care to be the judge?"

Elesa thought about it for a moment, then said "Sure."

The outer-space themed Nimbasa City Gym located in the amusement park was more theme park attraction than gym. The arena was a floating dome and stars decorated the walls as a few planet models were seen in orbit. Spaceship themed roller coasters were found around the gym.

Two of these roller coasters stopped as Lani and Dawn took their places in the arena. Elesa volunteered to be the referee of the tournament and took her place.

"Daawn!" Bianca and Mia called out. Dawn turned to find Mia, Taylor, and Bianca getting off another roller coaster.

"Hey, guys!" Dawn greeted.

"Good luck, Dawn!" Mia told her. "We'll be over here cheering for you!"

Elesa smiled at them, and then turned her attention back to the upcoming battle. "Trainers may only use one Pokémon, and the battle is over when one of the Pokémon is knocked out," she announced.

"I-I'm not very good at making official statements, but best of luck, Dawn," Lani nervously stated.

"You too, Lani," Dawn replied as she took out a Poké Ball.

"Go, Blitzle!" Lani said as she threw a Poké Ball. A Blitzle came out and neighed, rearing back. Taylor looked up Blitzle on his Pokédex as it got back on all four legs.

"Blitzle, the Electrified Pokémon," the Dex explained. "Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another."

"Togekiss, spotlight!" Dawn said as she threw the Poké Ball she was holding. Togekiss came out and bowed.

"That's a Togekiss!" Mia noted, recognizing the Pokémon.

"Beautiful…" Bianca said as she looked it up in her Pokédex.

"Togekiss, the Jubilee Pokémon, and the evolved form of Togetic," the Dex explained. "It shares many blessings with people who respect one another's rights and avoid needless strife."

'Why a Flying-type like Togekiss, though?' Mia questioned. 'Mamoswine would be the better choice due to being part Ground-type, or Pachirisu due to identical typing.'

"Begin!" Elesa announced.

"Blitzle, use Thunderbolt!" Lani commanded. Its horn was surrounded by electricity and it fired a yellow lightning bolt to Togekiss.

"Dodge and use Aura Sphere!" Dawn instructed. Togekiss flew up into the air, and began to spin as she ascended. A blue ball of light was formed in between its wings.

"One more Thunderbolt!" Lani instructed.

"Spin and then fire the Aura Sphere!" Dawn instructed.

"To…" Togekiss said as she span in the air. Blitzle fired the Thunderbolt, but missed due to the Jubilee Pokémon's grace. "Ki-su!"

Firing the Aura Sphere, it fell to Blitzle at a high speed and hit. Blitzle was pushed back, damaged but still able to fight. "Are you okay, Blitzle?" Lani asked.

Blitzle nodded. 'Such beauty…' Elesa noted.

"Blitzle, use Hidden Power!" Lani commanded. A sphere of green light was formed from its horn and it sent the sphere to Togekiss.

"Togekiss, use Air Slash!" Dawn ordered. Crossing its wings, Togekiss uncrossed them and sent discuses of air energy to the Hidden Power. Both attacks collided, resulting in a fireworks show that lit up the Gym.

'Amazing…' Elesa thought in awe.

"Wild Charge in the air, Blitzle!" Lani instructed. Brushing its hoof against the ground, electricity crackled from the impact of Blitzle's hoof on the ground. Blitzle galloped to Togekiss, cloaked in yellow electricity, hitting Togekiss. "Keep it up!"

"Safeguard, Togekiss!" Dawn commanded. Strands of blue light came out from Togekiss's back and surrounded it. Blitzle and Togekiss clashed in the air as Blitzle sent Wild Charge after Wild Charge to it.

"It's using its flying speed to make up for type disadvantage," Mia said as Togekiss flew. "Nice!"

"Togekiss, Sky Attack!" Dawn commanded.

"Wild Charge!" Lani commanded.

Body glowing sky blue, Togekiss descended down to Blitzle at a fast speed. Blitzle galloped to Togekiss, cloaked in yellow electricity. The two attacks collided, resulting in an explosion of light. When the light faded, Togekiss was knocked out. "Togekiss is unable to battle," Elesa judged.

Yellow static electricity sparked from Blitzle and it fell to the ground, having stretched its limits. "Blitzle is unable to battle!" Elesa judged. "This match is a draw!"

Lani helped Blitzle back up. "You were amazing, Blitzle," Lani complimented. "I haven't had this much fun in a while."

Blitzle neighed weakly in response, happy for its trainer.

"Togekiss, that was incredible work," Dawn congratulated as she helped it up.

"To-o-su," Togekiss replied weakly.

"Such a dazzling battle! Such incredible style!" Elesa complimented as she began to dance. "A superb clash that re-kindles confidence! It's decided. I will not shut the gym down!"

"All right!" Mia, Dawn, and Bianca cheered.

"Glad you're back in the spirit, Elesa," Lani said in relief and happiness.

"Mia, I suggest we do our battle later this afternoon. I need to train up," Elesa suggested.

"Okay! I'll be waiting!" Mia replied with determination.

"E-mon!" Emolga agreed.