After making their way to Mauville city Narrisa and her team, accompanied by Brendan, are now about to take on the city gym. Narrisa and Brendan now inside the gym were surprised to see it was just a small office room with a receptionist at the end and a door to her right.
"Wait is this the city gym?" Narrisa asked as she scans the room.
"I guess. Let's go ask that girl over their" Brendan suggested as he points towards the receptionist.
"Okay" Narrisa agreed as they walk towards the front desk.
The receptionist typing away at her keyboard soon noticed them as they approached and quickly adjusted her glasses.
"Hi! Welcome to the mayor's office. How may I help you?" The receptionist asked both of them.
"Hello my names Narrisa and this here is Brendan and well we thought this was the Mauville gym since the sign says so outside" Narrisa replied as she gestures towards the door.
"Oh I see" the receptionist said as she types at her keyboard. "So do you have an appointment with Mr. Wattson?"
"Well not exactly but the gym leader at Dewford town, Brawly, said that he would call ahead for me" Narrisa explained.
"Oh okay I'll get back to you in just a minute" the receptionist says as she picks up the phone beside her.
After a minute or two of the receptionist talking to someone at the other line she soon placed it back down and stood up.
"Follow me please" she said as she walks towards the door beside her and opens it.
"Okay" Narrisa nodded as she gestures for the others to follow as well.
All four of them following the receptionist inside was soon lead to a hallway with a dark room up ahead blocked by wall of electricity.
"Please step on the button" said the receptionist as she shows a yellow button on the floor in the shape of a lightning bolt.
Narrisa walking ahead soon stepped on the button causing the wall of electricity to flicker out and the room filling in with lights. Narrisa taking a few steps inside looked around the place and saw that a lot long poles with three rings on top were scattered around the place with gym trainers looking back at her. A second later the rings on top of the poles started lighting up forming walls of electricity around her forming a maze.
"Wow this gym looks interesting" Brendan said as he looks around.
"For this gym challenge you have to navigate your way through this electrical maze" the receptionist explained.
"Seems easy enough" Narrisa replied.
"Oh but their is a twist to this" the receptionist said with a grin. "The twist is that their is no straight path towards the end and you have to find buttons similar to the one right here to open up new paths" she explained again. "Oh and every button is guarded by two gym trainers" she added.
"Doesn't matter, I will still win this" Narrisa said with confidence.
"Okay, I bid you good luck" the receptionist said with a bow.
"Yeah me too Narrisa. See you later" Brendan said with a grin.
The two soon left Narrisa and her Pokémon alone and the pathway leading back soon was blocked off with another wall of electricity.
"You two ready?" Narrisa asked Mimi and Velouria.
The two Pokémon just nodded in response as they start walking around the open path but Narrisa carried Mimi instead. The three of them trying to navigate their way through the electrical maze were being closely watched by the gym trainers at the other side. Narrisa ignoring them soon found her way to one of the three pairs of gym trainers in the room.
"Move over boys for you two are blocking my way" Narrisa taunted as she reaches for a pokeball.
"Sorry girlie but we were tasked to stop you" said a man wearing a yellow buttoned shirt with yellow pants and a hard hat as he points his wrench at her
"Right on dude" said his partner wearing a gray tank top with grey cargo pants and a guitar strapped to his back.
"Oh well" Narrisa replied as she holds on to her Pokeball. "Go Marshal!" she announced as Marshal was sent out.
Marshal now out onto the field stretched out both of his arms before letting out a yawn. "Finally some action" he says as he rubs his right eye.
"You to Velouria" said Narrisa as she gestures her forward.
Velouria nodding in response walked up beside Marshal as they ready themselves to battle.
"I see you've evolved" Marshal said to Velouria as he keeps his eyes locked on the pair.
"Don't worry to much. I'll share some of the spotlight with you" Velouria jokingly taunted Marshal.
"Oh we'll see" Marshal replied with a grin.
The duo seeing Narrisa's Pokémon out on the floor soon grabbed for their own pokeballs calling out their Pokémon.
"Go Magnemite" said the worker as he calls out his Pokémon.
The Magnemite out onto the field just floated in front of its trainer while its bolts and magnet spun around.
"You to Electrike" said the guitarist as he calls for his Pokémon.
The Electrike now out onto the field as well flattened its body and started growling at both Marshal and Velouria as his body start sparking. Velouria responding to this flattened down her body as well and started growling back with her fangs sparking.
"Two electric types aye? Marshal start things off with Mud shot. Velouria use Crunch" Narrisa commanded both her Pokémon.
Marshal and Velouria receiving their commands soon nodded with the latter rushing forward with their fangs out and the former charging up an attack.
"Quickly! Stop that Mightyena with Sonic boom Magnemite" the worker commanded.
The Magnemite arched its Magnets back before quickly swinging them forward making a booming noise as sonic waves start rushing towards Velouria. Velouria getting hit by the attack just shrugged it off before pouncing on the Electrike pinning it down with her fangs start glowing and extending. The Electrike trying to snap back at Velouria was to no use as Velouria quickly bit down on the Electrikes neck causing it to squeal and spark out.
"Get out of their Electrike" said the guitarist as he starts to worry.
"Don't worry I got it. Magnemite use Shock wave" the worker commanded.
The Magnemite charging up its attack has started sparking with electricity and was about to fire when Marshal suddenly hit it with Mud shot as soon as the Magnemite let out its attack. The Magnemite getting hit by the attack caused it to misfire on itself causing a small explosion shattering it to pieces.
"NOOO!" the worker yelled out as his Pokémon was nothing but smoke and pieces.
Velouria still holding on to the Electrike's neck with her fangs still sunken deep started shaking her head around as the Eletrike struggled while sparking with electricity. After a few seconds of struggling the Electrike finally stopped squirming and growling as the electricity died down and blood splatters everywhere. Velouria letting go of the Electrike's neck soon walked back beside Marshal as the Electrike lay limp.
"God damn dude" the guitarist said in disbelief.
The other gym trainers watching their battle just stood their in disbelief as Narrisa easily defeated their two companions.
"Now where's the button boys?" Narrisa asked as she walks up to them.
"Well you've beaten us so here" the worker says as he moves aside revealing the lightning bolt shaped button behind the.
Narrisa stepping on the button caused the electric walls to flicker out for a second before completely disappearing only to appear once more in different positions revealing different paths.
"Come on let's go" Narrisa says to both Marshal and Velouria as they followed the path.
Walking around the new open pathway for a bit Narrisa soon found her way to another pair of gym trainers as they stand ready with their Pokeball in their hands.
"You're not getting passed us that easily" said the young boy wearing a yellow T-shirt and blue shorts while wearing his blue cap backwards as he points his Pokeball at them.
"Indeed you won't stand a chance" said his taller partner wearing a long white buttoned up shirt and black pants as he adjusts his glasses.
"Let's see about that. Velouria and Marshal you two up once more" Narrisa says as both her Pokémon rush in front of her.
"Heh unlike the others here I have someone else" the boy grinned. "Go Zigzagoon!"
The Zigzagoon now out on to the field looked at Marshal and Velouria angrily as his body start sparking electricity.
"Surprised hehe" the boy grinned.
"My turn. Go Voltorb" the nerd says as he calls for his Pokémon.
The Voltorb now out as well glared back at Velouria and Marshal as small sparks start cracking all over it.
"You know what to do" said the boy to his partner.
"Yup" the nerd nodded still facing Narrisa and her team. "Voltorb Explosion!"
The Voltorb receiving its command rolled swiftly towards Velouria and Marshal with its eyes glowing a dark red and sparks eminating from its body.
"NOW!" The nerd exclaimed as his Voltorb lept towards Velouria and Marshal.
"Use Protect Zigzagoon" the boy commanded and soon his Zigzagoon created a shield for himself.
The Voltorb started sparking wildly while in mid air soon let out a powerful explosion sending smoke and shockwaves heading for both sides.
"Brace yourselves" Narrisa turned to protect Mimi.
Marshal shielding himself with his arms and Velouria laying low took the attack and did their best to endure it as smoke envelops the field. The Zigzagoon shielding itself with protect was unharmed as the pair shielded themselves with their arms. As the smoke clears the two trainers let out huge grins thinking that the battle was over but was soon shocked to see Velouria and Marshal still standing but was covered in bruises.
"What!? That tactic usually works" the nerd said in disbelief as their combo failed.
"Doesn't matter. I'll just finish it right now" said the boy getting a bit frustrated. "Zigzagoon use Shock wave on both of them!"
The Zigzagoon nodding at his command started charging up with sparks flashing and soon letting it out with waves electricity heading straight for Marshal and Velouria.
"Oh no you don't" said Marshal as he jumps in front of Velouria takingn0 the brunt of the attack but was unaffected at all. "Now Velouria!" Marshal commanded and soon Velouria jumped from behind him and started charging towards the Zigzagoon.
"Velouria, Thunder fang!" Narrisa commanded as she points towards the Zigzagoon with her free hand.
Velouria rushing towards the Zigzagoon with her fangs sparking jumped up and pinned it down by its neck before biting down on its back sending waves of electricity through its body. The Zigzagoon screaming in pain as Velouria bit down on him was holding in as long as it can before Velouria stopped leaving it panting and out of breath.
"Marshal, finish this one off for me. I have no time for the likes of him" Velouria says as she tosses the Zigzagoon in front of Marshal. The Zigzagoon landing hard on the steel floor let out a painful groan as it tries to get up.
"I don't know if you're mocking me or something" Marshal replied as he picks up the struggling Zigzagoon and sent it flying towards the electrical wall with a Water gun.
The Zigzagoon hitting the electrical wall was stuck their for a few seconds as it start sparking and flashing completely electrocuting it before landing on the floor with smoke coming out of it.
"Dammit *sigh* go on through" the boy said with a pout as he crosses his arms and stepped aside.
Narrisa about to take a step forward was soon stopped by Velouria. "Narrisa wait, I think you should heal us up first" Velouria suggested
"Oh, right" Narrisa replied as she places Mimi and her bag down on the floor and searches around for some potions. Narrisa finding the stuff she needs soon sprayed it around their bruises and cleaned them up with a clean cloth.
"Ah that feels much better" Marshal says as he clutches both of his fists.
Narrisa seeing the two feeling much better grabbed her bag and carried Mimi once again before walking up and stepping down on the button. Once again the walls flickered out before instantly reappearing forming a different pathway.
"Well let's go" Narrisa said to her Pokémon as she walks on through.
Narrisa following the new path opened for her didn't take long until they met with the last pair of gym trainers. Standing in front of Narrisa for her last challenge before the gym leader were twin sisters wearing matching pink sleeveless hoodies and blue shorts with the only difference being their hair styles.
"You know, you surprised us trainer" said the twin with pig tails.
"Not only did you sweep through the first pair you even managed to survive through the explosion set up" the long haired twin added.
"But your challenge ends here" said the pig tailed twin as they both brought out Pokeballs.
"Well like I said before, we'll see about that" Narrisa said with a grin as she gestures for her Pokémon to go ahead.
Marshal and Velouria seeing their trainer's signal soon went up ahead of her ready to battle. The twins seeing Narrisa's Pokémon out in field looked at each other for a second before nodding and sending out their own Pokémon.
"Go Plusle!" called out the pig tailed girl.
"You two Minun" added her long haired sister.
The two Pokémon simultaneously out onto the field did a little pose with their hands raised before readying themselves for battle.
"Let's start things of with Spark Minun" the long haired girl commanded.
The Minun nodding at it's command started sparking with electricity before charging towards Velouria and Marshal.
"Velouria stop it with Crunch" Narrisa instantly commanded.
Velouria seeing her target soon ran up to meet with the Minun head on. The two Pokémon about to meet head on but the other twin soon let out a command.
"Plusle use Helping hand now!" the other twin exclaimed as her Pokémon did her command.
The Plusle started clapping around and chanting the words 'Let's go' every time was starting to empower the Minun's attack as the sparks grew brighter and much more wilder. The Minun feeling the empowerment started running even faster and soon collided with Velouria before she could even react knocking her down instantly.
"Ugh dammit..." Velouria whispered in pain as she slowly got up shaking it off.
"Are you all right Velouria?" Narrisa asked in concern.
"Yeah, that attack just caught me off guard" Velouria responded as she straightens herself up. "But now I'm ready" she added with a nod.
"Good, now its our turn to fight back" Narrisa said with a confident tone. "Marshal hit them back with Mud shot"
"You got it" Marshal replied as he forms a Mud ball in his hands before launching it towards the Plusle and Minun.
"Get out of the way you two" the long haired twin commanded for both their Pokémon
The two Pokémon both jumped to the side as the mud ball landed in between them causing mud to splatter all over the place.
"Now Velouria while they're distracted!" Narrisa exclaimed as she points towards the two.
Velouria taking her opportunity rushed towards the Plusle pinning it down to the ground with her left foot stepping on top of its body.
"Get out of their with Spark Plusle" urged the pig tailed girl as her Pokémon was struggling.
The Plusle under Velouria's foot tried it's best to cover it's body with electricity but couldn't manage to do it.
"Do something" the twin asked her sister.
"All right" the long haired girl responded. "Minun use spark once more"
The Minun charging up once more was about to run towards Velouria but was suddenly knocked down by another ball of mud.
"No you don't" Marshal said with a smug look as he waved his finger at it while holding on to another Mud ball. "Take this" he said as he tossed another landing on top of the Minun.
"Minun get up" the long haired girl said now getting flustered.
The Minun struggling to get up was soon shot by another ball of mud completely burying it.
"I didn't say you could get up" Marshal said as he rushed towards the Minun pelting it with more balls of Mud. As Marshal continue to bury the Minun under all the mud he soon stopped when a large enough pile was formed.
"Minun?" The long haired twin said softly.
After a few seconds of silence with no movement at all coming from the pile it was clear that the Minun was dead under all the mud.
"Well that's over with" Marshal said as he stretches his arms. "Velouria would you kindly finish of the vermin already"
"With pleasure" Velouria responded as she sinks her fangs deep into the Plusle's throat.
After a few seconds of struggling has passed the Plusle finally gave in and let out one last breath before laying limp with blood slowly pouring out of its neck. Velouria lifting her foot off of the dead corpse soon tossed it over to the pile of mud creating splash as it landed making a bigger mess.
"*sigh* It seems we couldn't stand a chance after all" said the pig tailed girl as she crosses her arms.
"Oh well, you may pass on through trainer" added her sister as she steps aside revealing the button right behind them.
Narrisa walking up and stepping on the final button caused the walls to flicker out once more but this time it formed only a straight path leading to a closed door. The three of them now walking along the straight path soon stopped right in front of the closed door before it slowly lifted open with lights pouring right off it. As the door slowly lift open covering what lies ahead in light it soon dimmed down as it opened up completely.
"Oh ho ho ho glad to see someone making it through here" said a raspy voice as it greeted out with glee.
Narrisa now getting adjusted to the light squinted a bit in order to make out that someone was in front of her. Narrisa now fully aware on what lies ahead soon saw an old fat man with a thick white beard covering half his face. Examining him further Narrisa noticed that the man was wearing the same clothes as Brendan described earlier.
"So how'd you like the city so far? Pretty neat right" the old man said in a joyous tone as he smiled.
"Yeah it sure is" Narrisa smiled back. "Had loads of fun"
"Great! Glad you liked it" the man responded as he keeps his cheery tone. "Wait where are my manners, my name is Wattson I'm both the mayor and city gym leader" added as he extends his right hand forward.
"Oh hi, my name's Narrisa and these three here are my Pokémon" Narrisa said as she shook Wattson's hand.
"Yeah I can tell since I watched you battle my gym trainers" Wattson responded as he gave the young trainer a pat on the shoulder. "And I'm impressed on how strong your Marshtomp and Mightyena are" he grinned.
"Well umm thanks hehe" Narrisa replied shyly.
"Anyways c'mon our battlefield is just across this hall" Wattson said as he gestures for Narrisa to follow.
Narrisa giving a slight nod with a hum at the end followed the cheery gym leader until they reached another room where a large metal stage was set right in front of them.
"Wow" was all Narrisa could say as she looks around the room with spot lights hanging from the ceiling shining brightly on the field. Narrisa looking around even more soon saw the bleachers where Brendan was waving at her seated next to the receptionist.
"Hey Narrisa! Awesome battles you did out their!" Brendan exclaimed as his voice echoed through the room.
"Wait how were you able to watch me?" Narrisa called out as she places both hands to the side of her mouth in order to sound louder.
"Through the screen right above you" Brendan said in response as he points above her.
Narrisa running inside the room stopped just as she neared the stage and soon looked up to see a big screen right above the entrance showing her and Mimi looking back at them.
"Nya" Mimi said as she saw herself on screen.
"Now then Narrisa, please take your spot at the challengers spot over their" Wattson approached as he points towards her right.
Narrisa giving another nod was about to run up to her post when Wattson suddenly stopped her.
"Wait" Wattson said as he places his hand on the girl's shoulder. Narrisa turning around soon saw Wattson extending his hand out once more. "May the best battler win"
"Yup" Narrisa replied as she shakes his hand once again before running up to her position with her Pokémon right behind.
Wattson taking his leisurely time walking towards his spot was humming with each step he take while holding on to his hands from behind. As he aproached his stand he soon gave Narrisa a huge grin before speaking up.
"Are you ready Narrisa!" Wattson called out.
"I sure am!" Narrisa said back.
"Good, now let's get things started. Go Electrode!" Wattson exclaimed as he calls out a Pokémon. Narrisa seeing the white and red spherical Pokémon took a step back, Wattson seeing this soon reassured her. "Don't worry I'm not cheap enough to use moves like explosion"
"Okay" Narrisa answered back as she looked at her team.
"Send me in Narrisa. I got this all under control" Marshal said sounding a bit cocky.
"If you say so. Just be careful alright?" Narrisa asked with a concerned look on her face.
Marshal responding with a nod soon ran up in front of his trainer and taking the stage. Up in the stands Brendan was cheering Narrisa on as the woman beside him was just seated quietly.
"Oh ho ho ho a ground type aye?" Wattson said gleefully. "Well then this would be quite the show ho ho" Wattson added still acting cheery. "Electrode start things off with Rollout"
"Aye" the Electrode responded to its trainer before rolling at a high speed towards Marshal.
"Marshal get out of the way" Narrisa commanded as she swipes her free arm in front of her.
Marshal seeing the Electrode now gaining distance on him was able to jump out of the way causing the Electrode to speed on through. The Electrode reacting fast enough suddenly made an instant turn making a skidding noise before ramming into Marshal from behind in mid air and slamming him onto the metal floor.
"Oof...ugh..." Marshal groaned in pain as he got up. Marshal shaking his head as he straighten himself up soon saw the Electrode standing right in front of him.
"Marshal are you alright?" Narrisa asked getting worried for her starter.
"Yeah I'm alright" Marshal responded as he rubs the side of his lip with his right arm.
"Oh ho ho ho I see your little Marshtomp their is tougher then he looks" Wattson said with enthusiasm. "Well then let's if he can take this. Electrode Rollout once more"
The Electrode nodding at his command soon started rolling towards Marshal once more. Marshal seeing this was able to again jump out of it and even dodge the turn around but was still clipped at the side.
"Grr take this" Marshal said in frustration as he used Water gun on the Electrode only to miss due to how fast it was moving leaving a puddle on the field.
The Electrode swiftly turning around charged again at Marshal to which he responded with a Water gun. The attack hitting the Electrode first didn't prove useful for it didn't even slow him forcing Marshal to dodge it once again. The Electrode passing Marshal instantly did a turn but due to him getting drenched slid farther than usual and spun around in place for second.
"Now Marshal use Mud shot!" Narrisa instantly called out as she saw her opening
Marshal forming another ball of mud in his palms soon launched it towards the speeding Electrode landing a direct hit. The thick mud covering the steel floor as well as coating the Electrode took a sudden stop after getting hit for it made it difficult to move around.
"Now Marshal! Finish it off with another Mud shot" Narrisa commanded as she points towards the Electrode.
Marshal forming one last ball of mud was soon took aim and threw it at the Electrode when Wattson suddenly called out a command.
"Electrode use light screen now!" Wattson commanded and soon the Electrode was coated in a bright yellow screen before taking the hit. The Electrode getting pushed back a bit from the attack was breathing in heavily before the screen flickered out. "Phew that was close" the cheery man said as rubs some sweat from his forehead.
"Light screen?" Narrisa said to her surprise as she sees the Electrode still hanging on.
"Oh ho ho Light screen is a move that weakens all on coming ranged attacks" Wattson explained cheerily.
"Well then if that's the case..." Narrisa trailed of as she looks towards Marshal. "Marshal are you ready?" Marshal nodded in response as he knew what Narrisa was going to say next. "Okay then, Marshal use Rock tomb!"
Marshal taking in a deep breath as focuses carefully soon slammed down on the metal stage as giant rock pillars suddenly emerged all around the Electrode.
"What the? That's Roxanne's move" Wattson said in surprise as he saw Marshal performing t9he attack.
"Oh yeah!" Brendan jumped with his right fist up high as he cheers Narrisa on.
"Now Marshal!" Narrisa commanded and soon the giant pillars came crashing down on the Electrode. The Electrode trying to use its light screen before it got crushed but to no avail as the screens shattered as the pillars closed in on him.
"Damn, that little Marshtomp of yours sure is filled with surprises" Wattson said in a cheery tone. "Well then, let's see how well this one would do" he says as he brings out another pokeball. "Go Magneton!"
The Magneton getting called out onto the field was just floating their staring blankly at Marshal with its three eyes as the Magnets on its body spin around.
"Wahaha! You ready buddy?" Wattson exclaimed as he faces his Pokémon. Magneton just floated their just spinning it's magnets. "Hah! As expected" he laughed as he slaps his left hip. "Hey! No need to get t8 cocky now" Wattson scolded even though the Magneton was just floating idly.
Brendan hearing what was going on put on a confused face as he didn't get how they were communication. "Wait, how was he able to talk with the Magneton even though it doesn't talk?" Brendan asked the woman beside him.
"To be honest, they don't really talk. He just does that because he thinks by doing so they bond even more" the woman said in embarrassment.
"Oh, really? How interesting" Brendan grinned. "I wonder if it works though?" He pondered aloud.
Meanwhile back on stage Narrisa didn't mind this for she was focusing more on what the Magneton is capable of doing rather than how they were communicating.
"Well then Magneton let's start things off with Metal sound" Wattson commanded while still keeping his cheery tone.
The Magneton hearing its command soon glared at Marshal as it pointed its Magnets at him creating painful screeching noises as sound waves start pulsating towards him. Marshal getting hit by the attack was forced to go down in his knees as he tries to cover his ears.
"AAAH!" Marshal yelled from the top of his lungs as the sound was to painful to handle. As a few seconds pass with Marshal feeling agonizing pain the screeching soon stopped as he fell down on all fours while green sparks soon flashed around him. "What...did you just...do?" Marshal said in between breaths.
"Oh that? Metal sound is a move that drains the opponents stamina with painful screeching noises" Wattson explained. "It's a very devastating move even if it doesn't deal direct damage" he grinned.
Narrisa seeing her Pokémon in deep trouble was about to pull out Marshal's pokeball but stopped when se realized that Marshal would stop her again. "Can you still hold on?" Narrisa asked instead.
"Yeah...I just need...to catch my breath" Marshal responded as he straightens himself up.
"Come on Marshal no more trying to be the tough guy and be smart for once. You need to take a rest" Velouria insisted as she steps up in front of Narrisa.
"No! I won't let another casualty happen" Marshal said with enough conviction that it made Velouria was taken a back. "And besides, I won't let a gym that can't even touch me with their best kill me. You just need to trust me" he added with a side grin.
"Wahahaha! That Pokémon of yours sure has some spirit" the cheery old man said out of respect. "Let's see how far that spirit of yours will take ya" Wattson grinned. "Magneton use Tri attack!"
The Magneton hearing its new command pointed its magnets once again at Marshal but this time spinning very fast. As a few seconds pass three orbs appeared covering each eye of the Magneton with the colors red, blue, and yellow and soon beams of similar color was shot out of them.
"Marshal, block it quickly!" Narrisa commanded right before the Magneton fired.
Marshal without missing a beat soon slammed down on the steel floor creating a few rock pillars in front of him. As the beams hit the pillars a loud exploding sound was heard as the pillar crumbled sending debris everywhere with a thick cloud of smoke blinding both sides.
"Now Marshal, use Water gun!" Narrisa called out once more as Marshal jumped out of the smoke and swung his head back before firing. The Magneton getting caught off guard was blasted at its top most head causing it to fall on the ground with a thud. "Now, bury it!" Narrisa commanded one last time.
Marshal now landing from his jump instantly slammed his fist down once more creating multiple stone pillars surrounding the Magneton before instantly crushing it. As the pillars crushed the metallic Pokémon a metallic crunching sound was heard before sparks of electricity started flickering before dying out. Wattson seeing his Pokémon die in a similar fashion to the first couldn't help but laugh.
"Wahaha! I know I'm old but you don't have to remind me by making tombs...Rock tombs wahahaha!" Wattson joked receiving surprised looks from both Narrisa and Brendan.
"Why is he laughing? His Pokémon just died!" Brendan asked the receptionist sitting beside him giving her a serious look.
"Well it's because its been a long time since a challenger gave him this much trouble" the woman explained to Brendan.
"Oh, really? When was the last time it happened?" Brendan asked now getting curious
"It was a long time ago. I don't recall how it happened but I do remember his name" the woman answered.
"What's his name then?" Brendan replied a bit disappointed.
"If I remember correctly it was a young man named Steven Stone" the woman tried to recall.
Back on stage Wattson was done laughing as he took in a deep breath before breathing it all out as he grabs for another pokeball.
"Man, it sure has been a long time since I was brought down to my last Pokémon" Wattson said calmly. "Sell then, no need to stall out any longer. Go Manectric!"
As Wattson tossed his pokeball in the air a blue and yellow canine Pokémon soon emerged standing tall as he watched Marshal carefully. Marshal seeing adamant looking Pokémon in front of him was forced to take a step back as he raises both arms to his side taking on a defensive stance.
"Be careful Marshal. That Pokémon looks to be quite powerful" Narrisa says as she examines the Manectric carefully. Marshal not saying a word just nodded.
"Wahaha! Show them what your made of Manectric, use Quick attack!" Wattson exclaimed as he gave his command.
The Manectric lowering his chest suddenly started glowing in a white light before instantly bolting towards Marshal with a trail of light behind him. Marshal knew he wouldn't be fast enough to dodge the attack just crossed his arms and stood his ground. The Manectric now closing in on his target leaped up at the last second sending Marshal flying and landing just away from him with a loud thud.
"Now Manectric use Bite" Wattson commanded as he points towards the downed Marshal.
The Manectric running towards Marshal soon pinned him down on his shoulders as he growled at him before arching its head back to deliver the blow. As the Manectric was about to bite down on, Marshal reacted fast enough to shoot a Water gun at the Manectric's face causing it to stagger a bit. Marshal taking his chance kicked off the Manectric on top of him and soon got up but was on one knee.
"Phew that was close" Marshal says as he breaths in and out quickly.
"Yeah, you had me worried their" Narrisa said back to Marshal feeling a bit relieved.
The Manectric shaking his head dry soon lowered his chest flat on the ground as he continued to growl and snarl at Marshal.
"Wahahaha! It seems you have ticked him off with that one" Wattson commented. "It seems things are getting heated up wahaha!"
"Doesn't matter, I'll be here to cool things down" Marshal countered with a grin.
"Wahaha! Well said. Now make your move" Wattson grinned back.
"Alrighty then. Marshal use Mud shot" Narrisa commanded.
Marshal forming another ball of mud in his hands swung himself around once to give his throw enough momentum to make his attack move quicker.
"Manectric use Protect now!" Wattson commanded just before the attack could hit.
The Manectric hearing its command grunted a bit before creating a barrier around himself absorbing the blow splattering the mud ball as it hits and slowly dripping off the barrier.
"Good job Manectric" Wattson praised. "Now fight back with Quick attack once more!"
The Manectric lowering itself once again before bolting towards Marshal at a very fast pace.
"Not this time!" Marshal cried out as he slammed down on the floor creating stone pillars blocking the Manectric's way. The Manectric dodging every single pillar that was popping out was feeling confident with himself when suddenly one pillar came out from under him sending him up high into the air.
"Now Marshal! Use Water gun" Narrisa commanded as she points towards the air born canine.
Marshal taking aim at the Manectric as it starts to fall down soon fired just at the right time sending it hurdling towards a stone pillar smashing it through the other side. The Manectric landing painfully at the other side starding bouncing a bit as it tumbles on the metal floor only to stop when it hit another pillar.
"Oh no, Manectric!" Wattson said in shock to see his last Pokémon about to go down.
The Manectric struggling to get back up soon fell down on his chest as it whimpered due to it broke its right leg on the fall. The injured Pokémon trying once again to stand up was able to but it could barely keep himself up due to its injuries.
"Finish it off with Rock tomb Marshal!" Narrisa called out once more.
Marshal taking in a deep breath soon slammed down on the floor creating pillar after pillar surrounding the Manectric. The Manectric seeing the incoming attack tried to use Protect once more but couldn't make it hold for the attack smashed through the barrier crushing the Manectric. As the crushed the Manectric blood soon started dripping out of the gaps showing that the battle was done. Marshal seeing the battle is over buckled down to one knee before falling down.
"Marshal?" Narrisa said in shock as she dropped Mimi from her arms and ran towards him. Narrisa nkw next to Marshal flipped him o his back before placing his head on her lap.
"Hey, can we go to the Pokémon center now" Marshal smiled. "My body is killing me hehe"
"Sure thing" Narrisa giving a smile back soon brought out Marshal's pokeball and called him back in before getting up.
Meanwhile up on the stand Brendan was going crazy cheering on Narrisa as she won the battle as the receptionist tried her best to calm him down. On the other hand Wattson just stood their in total disbelief that after a long time a trainer has finally beaten him only using just one Pokémon.
"Congratulations Narrisa, you have beaten this old coot after a long time" Wattson said as he approached her. "Here, you deserve this" he says as he gives Narrisa a badge. "It's the Mauville city gym's Dynamo badge"
Narrisa seeing the badge in her hand looked at it for bit as it shined in the light before grabbing her case and placing it their. "Yay! I did it" Narrisa turned as she raised her case at Brendan at the stands. Brendan replied with a thumbs up.
"Also, you earned this as well" Wattson added as he brings out a case with yellow C.D. inside. "It's T.M. 72 which contains the move Volt switch. To bad I couldn't showcase it here since you were using a ground type" he explained.
"Thank you" Narrisa replied as she places the T.M. in her bag as well as her badge case.
"Anyways, that move not only deals a lot of damage it even allows you to instantly switch out your Pokémon for another allowing for some great combos" Wattson explained as he gave Narrisa a smile at the d
"Oh okay" Narrisa smiled back. "Well now that we're done here, I think it's time that I should go so bye" Narrisa said her farewell before taking her leave.
"Wait, let me walk you out of here. I know a much quicker way out of here" Wattson stopping the girl as he gave an offer.
"Oh okay, lead the way" Narrisa accepted the gym leader's offer.
Wattson gladly escorting the young trainer soon lead her to a gap in-between the stands earning him a confused look from the girl. Wattson seeing Narrisa's reaction chuckled a bit before giving her a pat on the back as he brings out a small remote from his pockets. Wattson pressing on the red button on the remote causing loud Mechanical sounds to be heard for a couple of seconds before the central part of the wall in front of them split open creating another path way.
"Surprised?" Wattson grinned as he walked on through.
Narrisa giving the old gym leader an amused look just lifted Mimi from under her as she rubs her head and face on her right leg before following him in with Velouria just trailing behind. As Narrisa and her two Pokémon follow the jolly old gym leader through the hall as he hummed a song soon stopped as they reached a door at the end. Wattson opening the door was met with the receptionist and Brendan standing on the other side as they walked back in the main office.
"Wait, how did you get us here?" Narrisa asked surprised to see that they were back here.
"You heard the mechanical noises earlier right?" Wattson asked earning himself a nod from the confused trainer. "Well that was the sound of the entire room spinning. You just didn't feel it because I made sure that it would run smoothly" Wattson laughed after explaining what happened.
"Oh okay that makes sense" Narrisa responded. "Wait, is that the same reason with the Trick house? Since a similar thing did happen when we tried it only quitter" Narrisa asked as she looks up at Wattson.
"Sorry to say but I don't really know how ol'Trick master does it. It's something I asked but never told me" Wattson answered as he shook his head at the end.
"Interesting..." Narrisa trailed of as she suddenly got an idea. "Hey Brendan can we-"
"No!" Brendan said sternly before Narrisa could finish.
"Oh fine" Narrisa replied as she giggled a bit in the end. Brendan just let out a sigh as he shook his head. Wattson seeing their reactions couldn't help but laugh.
"Ah, young love" Wattson said to himself as he continued to chuckle under his breath.
"What's so funny?" Brendan asked giving Wattson a skeptical look.
"Oh nothing. It's just that you two look so adorable together, wahahaha! Wattson replied as he gave Brandon a huge grin.
"She's not my girlfriend!" Brendan huffed out irritated a bit.
"I didn't say anything about you two being a couple" Wattson shot back as he gave him an even bigger grin.
Brendan hearing the gym leader's response just turned and crossed his arms as he blushed furiously as he tries his best to hide his face.
"C'mon Narrisa let's go" Brendan urged Narrisa to follow but couldn't due to her not knowing where to go next.
"Wait, I don't know where to go yet" Narrisa stopped her embarrased companion. Wattson hearing about her little problem soon remembered something.
"Hey, why don't you go to Lavaridge town. It's just north from here and theirs a gym their you can take on" Wattson suggested to both of them. "But it will take almost a whole day to get their and no places to stop as well due to you needing to climb down the southern side of Mt. Chimney" Wattson explained.
"How are we supposed to climb up it though?" Brendan asked Wattson.
"Don't worry about climbing. A cable car will take you" Wattson answered.
"Oh, really? Wait speaking about time, what time is it?" Narrisa asked as she looks towards Brendan.
"Wait, let me get my phone real quick" Brendan said as he searches around his pockets until he found it. Brendan able to find his phone soon turned it on and read out what time it is. "It's almost 3 o'clock and I also received a message from dad an hour ago..." he trailed off as he read the message.
"So what does it say?" Narrisa asked curious to hear what the message says.
"It says that he needs me at Fallarbour town to meet with a professor their" Brendan says as he gave her a sad look. "He'll be meeting me their tomorrow morning and Fallarbour is through Mt. Chimney rather than going up it, meaning I won't be able to go with you to Lavaridge town" he explained.
"You have to leave now, right?" Narrisa asked feeling sad a bit. Brendan just nodded in response with a hum at the end. "Well at least you will be able to walk with me before we go our separate ways" Narrisa reassured him as she smiled.
"Yeah, that sounds nice but for now let's go to the Pokémon center to heal up Marshal before we leave" Brendan suggested as he turns to give Narrisa a smile back.
"Yeah" Narrisa nodded as she walks passed him and is now in front of the door. As Narrisa pushes the door open and stepped outside with Brendan and Velouria following just behind, a familiar voice soon greeted her.
"Narrisa? Is that you?" Said a familiar voice surprised to see her out of the Mauville gym.
Narrisa looking around her soon saw who it was and was surprised to see him here. "Wa-wally?" Narrisa said surprised to see him.
"Yup. It's been a while has it" Wally smiled with his eyes closed as he tilts his head to the right.
With the Mauville city gym defeated and a surprise encounter from Wally, will things go back to the way they were knowing that Brendan and Narrisa will be parting ways again? Or will things prove otherwise after spending a lot of time getting close to each other? All shall be revealed once all these events play out. End of chapter 12.
Deaths:
Vivian the Beautifly
Emilia the Wingul
Author's note: Let me start things of by saying that I know I mentioned before that I'll be staying true with the Pokémon the gym leaders use and only change the moves but Wattson's teams for both RSE and ORAS are so repetitive along with their best moves being electric then it would make for quite the boring chapter so I made it this way to keep things interesting. Lastly I won't be able to post often now since school started (yay….) so new chapters would take longer. So yeah that's all, bye.