Dateline: November 5 1206 Sunday...
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - A New Morning)
Florian let out a yawn as he and Renne arrived at the exit leading to Glaseado Mountain with Miraidon and Koraidon. "Maaan, that was a relaxing bedtime."
"I know. Thanks to the hot springs to remove all the stress." Renne stretch out her arms. "I'm glad we got this Gym Challenge with the Double Battle."
"Me too. We haven't done a double battle since when we first met Penny."
"Indeed. So Florian, you think we can do two things today?"
"It is morning, so yeah. With Koraidon and Miraidon by our side, we can arrive at a moment without notice. It's going to be a long journey ahead of us."
"Right." Renne nodded as she hop on Miraidon. "Shall we, partner?"
Florian hop on Miraidon. "Lets!" Then they took off in dash move to the mountain path.
They begin to cross the bridge leading up to the mountain. Then they encounter some trainers and do battle with them. They encounter plenty of items on the ground and they take them. They soon arrived at the Mountain and the final Gym.
"Here we are! Huh. I thought it was going to be a bit longer than that. Guess it was close." Florian mused.
"Either that or thanks to Miraidon and Koraidon, but hey, I'm not complaining. Now let's head to the Gym." Renne said as they hop of Miraidon and Koraidon, recalled them to their Pokeballs and head inside where Nemona is waiting for them.
"Hey guys!" Nemona waved her hands.
"You know, I had a stroooong feeling that you would be waiting for us at the final gym." Florian said
Nemona laughed. "Well I couldn't help it! I heard the news from Rika. It's finally time for your final Gym Badge! I couldn't help but be excited and all! I have zero worries that you two would lose because I know you two got this! Even La Primera wanted to keep her eye on you two."
"My, aren't we popular. We can blame a certain someone for that." Renne teased.
"Haha! Oh Renne you tease me." Nemoma giggled. "Maybe I'll go find her so we can cheer you on together when you defeated the Gym Leader!"
"I thought you were gonna do the "warm-up" With Renne." Florian said
"Oh you're right! We should also do that since we didn't do it yesterday!"
Renne turn to him, giving him the "really" look, causing Florian to laugh.
"Yeah, Nemona. I think we should hold that off. I don't mind the battle, but I rather wait until we face you at our full strength." Renne told her
"Hmm... I getcha. All right! Then I'll be waiting for ya then!" Nemona nodded with a smile. "Go have a battle that's fruitful for you two AND for the crowd!" Then she took off.
"And ther she—" Renne then pinch Florain's cheek. "Owowowo!"
"Consider this as payback for reminding that pokemon psychopath." Renne said and then let go.
"Haha, sorry sorry." Florian rubbing his cheek as he grumbled as they approach the counter.
"Excuse me. We're here to take the Gym Test. My name is Renne and the one who's rubbing his cheek is Florian."
"Of course! Welcome to the Glaseado Gym!" The Staff nodded and then type into his computer. "All right! You two are registered. Now, in order to face Gym Leader Grusha, you'll first need to pass the Gym Test."
"So what's the Gym Test gonna be?" Florian asked
"Here at the Glaseado Gym, it's the Snow Slope Run!"
"Snow Slope Run?" Florian and Renne asked
"You mean a snowboarding challenge?" Florian asked
"Close but you're on the right path. This test requires you to ride a Pokemon down the designated course and try to reach the goal within the time limit."
"Ah. So how do we start that test?" Renne asked
"To start your test, just head out of the Gym and go up the slope to your left. We'll fill you in on the details there! Now get out there and have fun!" The Staff waved with a smile
"All right, let's go, Renne!" Florian nodded and they took off.
"And our final gym test is a similar style of snowboarding. I'll admit, I am nervous about it." Renne said as they go up the slope.
"Yeah me too. I'm a dancer and all but some sports activity I haven't done yet." Florian agreed.
"And what kind of sports did you play in?"
"Basketball, Football. Soccer. Those kinds of games involve running I guess."
"That explains why you got full of energy." Renne said as they arrived and see one of the Gym Staff waiting for them. "Excuse me, is this the Snow Slope Run challenge?"
"That's right! I've been waiting for the two of you to show up." The Staff nodded. "This task is to ride a Pokemon all the way down this court. It's like a slippery, slidy nature trail. It's no different than snowboarding. Reach the finish line within the target time, and you'll have passed the test!"
"Um... what if we hurt by any chance?" Florian asked
"We'll tend your wounds. Don't worry. It's completely harmless."
"Well, okay. Let's get started." Florian nodded. "I'll go first."
"Good Luck Florian." Renne said
The Staff laughed. "Which Pokemon will you be riding?"
"My Koraidon." Florian got out his Pokeball and came out Koraidon.
"And I'll ride with Miraidon." Renne pull out her Pokeball and came out Miraidon.
"Agia!" Both Miraidon and Koraidon let out a low growl.
"Ah, excellent choice! Follow me." The Staff then show them the starting line and they see a slope with ski flags. "Enjoy the winter wonderland down there!"
(BGM ended)
Florian hop on Koraidon and they approaching the starting line.
"Okay, Koraidon. Let's slide down this slope as best we can, okay?" Florian asked
"Agia." Koraidon nodded
"All right, in three...two...one... begin!" The Staff announced
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Snow Slope Run)
"Here we go!" Florian said as Koraidon begin sliding down the slope.
Koraidon begin to slide down toward the red ski flags and pass through it and then aim for the blue ski flags. steer to the red ski flags and then the blue ski flags.
"Okay, so it's no different to riding... just being careful not to crash. Okay, got it!" Florian said as Koraidon steer toward the red ski flag and passed it.
Koraidon then steer toward the blue one as the next bunch is close toward some edges.
"Okay, let's be careful with this one, Koraidon!" Florian told as he and Koraidon go through the red sky flags, sliding to the right to pass through the blue ski flags.
Koraidon slide toward the red ski flags to the left that almost the edges was at, then slide toward the blue, then the red and the blue again. And finally slide toward the last red ski flags and cross the finish line.
"Woohoo!" Florian cheered by raising his fist.
"All right, we're next, Miraidon." Renne hop on Miraidon as they approached the starting line and then go.
Miraidon slide and pass through the red ski flags and aim toward the blue ski flags. Miraidon steer toward the red flags and go through it and then steer to the blue. After passing that, Miraidon aim toward the red ski flags on the left that is almost at the edge. Miraidon steer slide and then go toward the blue, then the red, blue, red, blue and then finally with a clear path, steer toward the red final flag and pass through it and arrived at the finish line.
"Phew. That wasn't half bad." Renne said.
"Woohoo! We did it, Renne!" Florian hop off Koraidon and high five Renne.
(BGM ended)
"Congratulations on completing the run!" The Gym Staff clapping his hands as he come down. "Tha was some of the best sliding I've ever seen! Almost like seeing Grusha in his prime again."
"You mean he stopped Snow Sloping? How come?" Florian asked.
"Did he retired?" Renne asked
"Err... something like that. A-Anyway, you two pass with flying colors obviously. Go let the receptionist know!" The Staff said
"All right, let's go Renne!" Florian cheered as he hop back on Miraidon and they both begin to head back to the Gym Lobby.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Gym Lobby)
"Great show on the slope, you too!" The Gym staff clapped as Florian and Renne returned, recalling Koraidon and Miraidon back into their Pokeball. "You finished the Snow Slope Run like it's no problem at all!"
"Well I guess because we experience riding our Pokemon so I guess it make sense that we somehow got the hang of it." Florian scratched his hair sheepishly.
"Since we pass the Gym Test, you gonna take on the Gym Leader, Florian?" Renne asked
"Yep." Florian answered. "I'll go first."
"All right, let me arrange the second battle for Challenger Renne." The Staff said, typing the computer. "All right, it's settled. After Challenger Florian's match, a 30 minute break will happened."
"Got it." Renne nodded
"So then, Challenger, Renne. Ready to face Sub-zero Shredder himself?"
"You betcha!" Florian smirked
"Very well. Allow me to show you to the battle court." The Staff said as he go around the counter and then begin to head out the Gym Lobby as they follow.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Gym Leader Battle Intro)
As they walk outside, they approached to the area that is a large battle court.
"Wish me luck!" Florian then begin to walk toward the battle court where he stand on one end... and then encounter a Cetoddle. "Eh?"
(BGM paused)
"A Cetoodle?" Renne blinked.
"Cooo~" Cetoodle cooed.
Florian blinked. "Um... hello? Are you the Gym Leader?"
Renne sweatdrop. "Not even close, Florian."
"There you are!" A slim young man with smooth, pale skin and a slightly androgynous appearance approached.
He has icy blue hair with two overhanging fringes and a curly bang. His eyes are blue as well, with yellow shading below the pupils and long eyelashes, giving him a feminine look. He wears an outfit that's tailored for cold weather. It consists of a yellow and black coat with spiky shoulders, blue pants, and dark blue gloves. On his feet, he wears thick blue boots with light blue toes, black soles, and yellow fluff at the tops. The fluff matches his coat, and he additionally has x-shaped boot laces in the same color. He also wears a long red and blue scarf with a Poké Ball-shaped bauble at the end. The scarf usually covers his face and mouth, but he pulls it down occasionally while talking.
"Brrrrr... I'm freezing." The Young man shivered before looking at Florian.
(Resuming Gym Leader Battle Intro)
"I take it you're a challenger?"
"Yep. Are you Grusha the Gym Leader?" Florian asked
"That's me." Grusha nodded. "I'm a snowbroader. Used to be pro, actually. Now I'm a Gym Leader."
"Used to be? How come?"
"It's... a long story. Anyway, I saw you and that girl on the Slope. Your skills... Yeah, they were pretty cool. But don't let that go to your head." He then turn around and stand on the opposite end and then look at the mountain. Winter mountains are dangerous. They can throw your life right off course, easy as that. Same thing with Pokemon Battles, really." He look at Florian. "It's always the most dangerous when you're just starting to get the hang of things."
"Hmm... Sounds like you're giving me a deep lecture. But at the same time. I've notice how hard and dark its turning out to be." Florian remarked. "So. Why are you suddening saying all this?"
"Today's not a great day to face me. You're better off giving up." Grusha answered
'Something about this Gym Leader seems... lost...' Renne thought.
"Give up?" Florian close his eyes before looking at Grusha. "Sounds to me you're trying to convince me to give up after how hard I got here with Renne. I'm not backing down after how hard we have been through to make it here. I'm not sure if you're trying to scare me or make me feel gloomy but—It's rather uncool to say that after the hardship I've been through to make it here. Giving up just like that isn't an option I would choose. Even if it is dangerous or not. Epseucally the passion I feel for it. So no. I will not give up."
'Florian...' Renne thought with a smile on her face.
Grusha close his eyes. "Look at you, tryin' to be cool. What a shame." But then he gave a serious look. "Well, this is my job now... so don't take what I'm about to do personally."
"I won't." Florian smiled as he and Grusha begin to take position as Cetoodle stood next to Grusha.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Gym Leader Battle Theme (Part 1))
"Get ready to feel the icy bite of reality." Grusha got out his Pokeball.
'My, isn't he such a hottie with a cold heart. He certainly reminds me of someone.' Renne thought.
The Referee came in. "All right! For this Gym Battle, each trainers will have Four Pokemon. Should all Pokemon be unable to battle, victory will go to the Pokemone remain standing. Are both trainers ready?" The Referee asked as Florian and Grusha nodded. "Then begin
Hottie with a cold heart - Grusha.
"Let's go, Ceruledge!" Florian throw his Pokeball and came out Ceruledge
"Cer!" Ceruledge took his stand.
"A Fire Type, huh? Figured." Grusha sighed as he throw his Pokeball. "Go Frosmoth." Then came out Frosmoth. Frosmoth came out of her Pokeball.
"Frooosm." Frosmoth cried
'A bug and Ice Type. Cerulege has a major advantage!' Florian thought with a smirk. "Ceruledge, Bitter Blade!"
"Cer!" Ceruledge's arm blades become covered in purple fire and rush toward Frosmoth.
"Tailwind." Grusha command
"Frooooos." Frosmoth flappes her wings, creating a swirling whirlwind that halts Ceruledge.
"Cer!" Ceruledge shield himself as the wind push him back.
"Now Blizzard." Grusha command
"Frooosmoth." Frosmoth cries out, summoning a powerful blizzard and hit Cerueldge, pushing him away.
"Ceruledge, Phantom Force!" Florian yelled as Ceruledge vanished into the portal.
Grusha close his eyes. "Feather Dance."
"Frosmooth." Frosmoth spread her wings as feathers appeared in front of it. then white feathers form around her as Ceruledge appeared and tackle the feathers instead.
"Now Snowscape." Grusha command
"Fross." Frosmoth then let out a cry as the clouds begin to form over the mountain and rain down snow.
"Snow?" Florian look up.
Renne then realized what's gonna happened. 'Uh-oh.'
"Now Blizzard." Grusha command as Frosmoth howl and blow a blizzard attack that blow away Ceruledge.
"Ceruledge, you okay?" Florian asked as Ceruledge nodded. "All right, time to change tactic, Psycho Cut!"
Ceruledge swing his bladearm and throw several Psysho Cut projections at Frosmoth and struck her.
"Fros!" Frosmoth winched but recovered.
"Bug Buzz." Grusha command as Frosmoth open her mouth and let out a loud buzz with red waves toward Ceruledge.
Though it's not super effective, it does damage on the vibration of Ceruledge.
"Phantom Force, Ceruledge!"
Cer." Ceruledge disappeared into the portal and then reappeared from above and slash Frosmoth to the floor as Ceruledge landed on his feet.
"Now Bitter Blade!"
Ceruledge's blade arm ready the purple fire.
"Feather Dance!" Grusha command as Frosmoth howl and summon feathers. Ceruledge then strike on Frosmoth with how super effective it is, but snowscape increase an Ice Type Defense, knock it away and Feather Dance weaken its blow on him.
'Feather Dance soft Ceruledge's blow. It needs to regain its strength.' Florian thought. "Ceruledge, Sword Dance!"
Ceruledge's blade arm glow with purple energy and his move make him stronger.
"Frosmoth, Blizzard." Grusha command as Frosmoth howl and then blow a powerful blizzard on Ceruledge, knocking him back.
"Ceruledge, Sword Dance again, then use Bitter Blade the wind to get close!" Florian command
"Ceer!" Ceruledge recovered his stand and then used Sword Dance to recovered his strength. Then he cut through the Tailwind with his blades by swinging and then launched a Bitter Blade attack on Frosmoth, knocking her away with a Super Effective hit. The Tailwind then cancel out.
"Frosmoth, Tailwind." Grusha command as Frosmoth recovered and then flap her wings to redo Tailwind affect.
"Phantom Force!" Florian command as Ceruledge disappeared and reapepard from behind and knock Frosmoth back to the court and land in front of it.
"Ice Beam."
"Fros!" Forsmoth fired Ice Beam that struck on Ceruledge
"Cer!" Ceruledge winched as Frosmoth recovered her stand.
"All right, Ceruledge, Psycho Cut in the air!" Florian command as Ceruledge jump high enough and then send out Psycho Cut.
"Dodge it." Grusha command as Frosmoth dodge gracefully.
"Gotcha! Now Bitter Blade!" Florian yelled
"Cerr!" Ceruledge's blade arm cloak in purple flame, landed on his feet, rush to Frosmoth and then launch a powerful Bitterblade and knock away Forsmouth as it cries in agony and fell on her back with swirling eyes.
"Frosmouth is unable to battle Ceruledge, wins!" The Referee announced as the TC screen, Grusha's Pokeball lights canceled out while three remain.
"Frosmoth, return." Grusha recalled Frosmoth and then switch Pokeball. "Beatric, you're up." He throw out his Pokeball and came out Beatric who roared as Snowscape cancel itself out. "You're not just talk, I see. But you're still one false step from a steep fall! Beatric, Earthquake!"
"Roar!" Beatric stomp his feet and a shockwave was launch toward Ceruledge and exploded on him, knocking him into the air.
"Ceruledge!" Florian exclaimed.
"Now, Ice Punch!" Grusha command as Beatric jump up, readied his glowing light blue fist and then deliver a powerful punch of ice that knock Ceruledge to the ground.
"Ceruledge, you okay?!" Florian asked as Ceruledge getting back on his feet and nodded. "All right, Bitter Blade!" Florian command as Cerledge's blade arm cloak in purple flame and then rush to Beatric.
"Aqua Jet." Grusha command as Beatric cloaked with water, lung at high speed and then tackle Ceruledge, knocking him away and then lights out.
Florian gasped. "Ceruledge, no!"
"Ceruledge is unable to battle, Beatric win!" The Referee announced as Florian's Pokeball lights out and three remain.
"Return!" Florian recalled Ceruledge. "You did great. Thank you." Then he switch Pokeball. "Go, Gallade!" Florian throw his Pokeball and came out Gallade.
"Gallade!" Gallade took his stand.
"Gallade, Sword Dance!" Florian command as Gallade forearm glow light purple, grow and move them around, making him stronger.
"Beatric, Earthquake!" Grusha command as Beatric stomp his feet to create a shockwave.
"Jump and use Psycho Blade!' Florian command.
"Gallade!" Gallade jump up and then send out Psycho Blade.
"Dodge and use Aqua Jet!" Grusha command as Beatric growled, cloaked in water and then rush toward Gallade
"Block and grabbed him!" Florian yelled as Gallde shield himself with his forearms as Beatric slam into him. Then Gallade grabbed Beatric's arm. "Now throw him back on ground!" Then Gallade spin and throw him to the battle ground and slam him there as Gallade landed on his feet. "Close Combat!"
"Gaaallade!" Gallade rush as Beatric got back on his feet, only to be plummel by Close Combat and knock away neat to Grusha, which comes to his surprised.
"Beatric, are you allr right?" Grusha asked as Beatric let out a low growl and nodded, despite the wink in pain. "Okay, Iceicle Crash!"
"Ragh!" Beatric takes in a deep breath and releases a wind with light blue sparkles from its mouth into the air. Then, small clumps of ice form in the wind and grow longer and larger, forming into sharp icicles. The icicles then rain down on Gallade.
"Gal!" Gallade winched from the ice.
"All right, Gallade, Blade Dance!" Florian command as Gallade buff himself with Sword Dance.
"Blizzard!" Grusha command as Bratric opens his mouth and a light blue orb of energy forms in front of it and fires a powerful wind with snow at Gallade.
"Cut through with Sacred Blade!" Florian yelled as Gallade's forearms glow in a light purple energy and extended, then ran toward Beatric by cutting through the blizzard.
"What!?" Grusha look surprised as Gallade slash through Beatric, leaving behind a large Slash mark that converted into damage. Beatric then fell in front in defeat as his eyes swirling.
"Beatric is unable to battle! Gallade wins!" The Referee announced as Grusha's Pokeball lights out a second time while two remain on the TV screen.
"Beatric return!" Grusha recalled Beatric and then pull out another Pokeball. "Cetitan, go!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Cetitan who let out a howl as Tailwind cancel itself again.
"All right, Gallade, go for a Double Team!" Florian command as Gallde created clones that surrounded Cetitan.
"Cetitain, ambush them with Avalanche!" Grusha command as Gatitan's body glow light-blue, let out a howl as dark clouds appeared above Gallades and rain shown Avalanche as the clones were struck and the real Gallade was struck. "Now Ice Spinner!" Grusha command
"Ragh!" Cetitan spin around rapidly, turning into an icy trister and then slam toward Gallade.
"Gallade, you okay?" Florian asked as Gallade recovered his stand.
"Gallade." He said
"All right, Sacred Blade!"
"Gall!" Gallade rush with his Forearms glowing and then slash combo slash Cetitan and slash him away.
"Cetitan, Ice Shard!" Grusha command as Cetitan shoot several Ice Shard at Gallade
"Deflect them!" Florian command as Gallade skilly backhanded each ice shards.
"Liquidation!" Grusha command as Cetitan stops throwing Ice shards, then cloak his fins with water and rushes toward Gallade
"Ripose!" Florian yelled as Gallade block Cetitan's attack and they two begin to fight each other in skills as Cetitan slash, spin slash and then cartwheel slash, but Gallade block counter with his slash, backflip and then kick. Cetitan launch a powerful swing of his fin but Gallade dodge and then kick Cetitan back. "Now finish him with Sacred Blade!"
"Gaaallade!" Gallade's forearms glow and extended, then rush to Cetitan who recovered and then been struck through, leaving behind a large slash mark.
"Craaaah!" Cetitan roared in agony and then fell on the floor in defeat as his eyes swirling.
"Cetitan is unable to battle! Gallade wins!" The Referee announced as the third Pokeball lit out.
"Cetitan, return!" Grusha recalled Cetitan to his Pokeball. Then he let out a sigh. "You're stronger than I expected. But Battles are like mountains in winter—the situation can change in a heartbeat." Then he pull out his final Pokeball. "Altaria, go!"
Then came out Altaria.
"Aaaagh." Altaria cried.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Gym Leader Battle (Tera Form))
"And now, time to change into the cold!" Grusha pull out his Tera Orb as it gathering Tera energy, then throw overheard at Altaria, encasing her with Tera energy and gain the Ice Tera Jewel.
"AAAAAAGH!" Altaria roared
"It's now an Ice Type. Still, I have to be careful with its moves." Florian said. "Gallade, Double Team!"
"Gall!" Gallade created clones to surround Altiaria.
"Altaria, Hurricane!" Grusha command
"AAAAGH!" Altaria howled and slapped her fings to form powerful gust of wind that pull Gallade into it as the Clones vanished
"No way!" Florian exclaimed
"Now, Ice Beam!" Grusha command
"Raaagh!" Altaira then fired Ice Beam as Tera Form empowering it, struck on Gallade.
"Gallaaaade!" Gallade yelled in agony, encasing in ice and then gell on the battle court, trapped in ice as eyes swirling.
"Gallade is unable to battle! Altaria wins!" The Referee announced as Florian's Pokeball on the TV light out. Only two remain
"Gallade, return!" Florian called Gallade to his Pokeball. "You did awesome buddy, great job." Then put away the Pokeball. "I can see why you're the strongest of all the Gym Leader Grusha. Your Ice Types are strong. But." Florian smirked. "But so are mine."
"Hm?" Grusha blinked.
"Go, Meowscarada!" Florian throw his Pokeball and came out Meowscarada.
"Meow!" Meowscarada took his stand.
"Time to even the odds!" Florian pull out his Tera Orb and gathering Tera energy, throw it overhead and then encashing Meowscarada with it, gaining the Grass Tera Jewel in the end.
"Meoooow!" Meowscarada roared.
"A Grass type jewel? Ice has advantage over Grass. I'm not sure what you mean by that. But time to bring in the cold. Altaria, Ice Beam!"
"Agility!" Florian command
Altaria fired an Ice Beam but Meowscarada swiftly dodged it with Agility.
"Flower Trick!" Florian command
"Meow!" Meowscarada snapped his finger as the flower he carries disappeared, then reappeared but multiple and bombarded Altaria with a critical hit and extra boost from Tera strength.
"Aaaaargh!" Altaria winched
"Ngh!" Grusha clench his teeth underneath his scarf. "Altaria, Hurricane!"
"Aaaargh!" Altaria then flapped her wings to summon a powerful gust of wind to blow away Meowscarada
"Agility!" Florian yelled
"Meow!" Meowscarada then dashes away faster then the wind and then reappeared behind Altaria
"Altaria, behind you!" Grusha yelled
"Aru?!" Altaria turn her back.
"Play Rough Meowscarada!" Florian command
"Meow!" Meowscarada jump and tackle Altaria in a dust cloud and then knock Altaria in the air spinning.
"Ice Beam!" Grusha yelled as Altaria recovered
"Aaaah!" Altaria channel and fired ice beam with the tera energy extra post.
"Dodge it!" Florian command as Meowscarada dodge it swiftly as Altaria's Ice Beam frozen the floor. "Jump!" Then Meowscaraga jump high enough to reach Altaria
"Augh!?"
"Kick Altaria back on the ground!" Florian command
"Meow!" Meowscarada flip kick Altaria back to the battle court and slam hard.
"Finish it with Flower Trick!"
"Meow!"Meowscarada dive and then snapped his finger as the flower he carried around disappeared, reappeared over Altaria and bombarded her with explosion.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Gym Battle End)
"AAAAAAAAAAGH!" Altaria let out her cry in agony as Meowscarada landed on his feet gracefully.
Meowscarada then bow as the smoke clear away. Altaria's Terstalliation change her back to her Dragon and Flying type and reveal her eyes swirling.
"Altaria is unable to battle! Meowscarada wins! Victory goes to Challenger Florian!" The Referee announced, causing the audience to cheered laughly
Grusha blinked to what happened. "Heh." He close his eyes. "You melted straight through my ice..." Then he got his Pokeball out." Altaria, return."
Altaria was then recalled to her Pokeball as Grusha put his Pokeball away and approach Florian.
"That burning passion you have... You strive for the future, no matter what challenges you face. Just like how I used to be..."
"Hehe. Thanks." Florian smiled as Meowscarada change back. "But what's stopping you from not getting back your passion?"
"A wonder indeed. Oh, but never mind that. You defeated me. So I should give you your Gym Badge and Prize Money with it."
"Before we do that." Florian pulls out his Rotom Phone. "How about we take a picture to commemorate my win?"
"Huh? C-Come on, that's... that's so uncool. I don't usually do that sort of thing."
"Aww, come on. There's no shame in that. Think of it as a special occasion." Florian said with a grin on his face.
Grusha sighed. "Okay, fine. As a special occasion."
"Great! Come on, Renne!"
"Her too?"
"What, would you prefer we take just me while the next her?" Florian asked
Grusha sighed. "Made your point."
Florian, Renne and Grusha thengather to take the photo where they hold onto the Pokeball staff and wink as the picture is taken.
"Haha. Thank you for taking this picture with us. Now all that's left is my battle against you." Renne said
"Yep. It's gonna be 30 minute break for my Pokemon to heal." Grusha nodded. "Oh, and before I forget—you should take this, too." He pull out a TM and handed it to Florian.
"Thanks!" Florian takes it.
"Should be a lot more useful than some silty photo of us." Grusha then smiled. "I'm guessing you'll be sticking around for her battle next?"
"Yep! We sure are!"
"All right. Well, do whatever that kills time then. Cya in a bit." Grusha said as he waved goodbye as he walk as Cetootle follow.
(BGM ended)
30 minutes later...
"All right, shall we get started then?" Grusha asked as he and Renne stand in the battle court.
"Yep. Let's begin our dance. But I should warn you. I've dance in this cold before." Renne wink.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Gym Leader Battle Theme)
"If you got some skating skills huh? Then let's see how you can skate far." Grusha got out his Pokeball. "Beatric, you're up!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Beatric who roared.
"All yours Floatzel!" Renne throw her Pokeball and came out Floatzel.
"Floatz!" Floatzel took her stand.
"Beatric, Earthquake!" Grusha command as Beatric stomp his feet, sending a shockwave toward Floatzel.
"Counter with Aqua Jet!" Renne command as Floatzel cloak in water and then jump and aim toward Beatric and tackle his guts.
"Beatric, Ice Punch!" Grusha yelled as Beatric punch Floatzel with Ice Punch, knocking her away.
"Floatzel, Liquidation!" Renne command.
Floatzel recovered, cloak her arms with water, lung and then combo slash Beatric, knocking her away.
"Icicle Crash!" Grusha command as Beatric take a deep breath and releases light blue sparkles that form into large icicles and rain down on Floatzel.
"Deflect them with Liaquation!" Renne command
"Floatz!" Floatzel's cloak in water on their arms and feet and then swing her arm to crush one ice and another to avoid being hit by them until Floatzel kick one Ice to break into pieces.
"Not bad..." Grusha muttered. "Beatric, Earthquake!"
Beatrice stomp his feet and the shockwave is launched to Floatzel and knock her into the air.
"Floatzel, Hydro Pump!" Renne commanded as Floatzel recovered and then fired a stream of water and struck on Beatric.
"Freeze it with Blizzard!" Grusha yelled as Beatric roared and unleashed Blizzard to freeze Hydro Pump that getting closer to Floatzel.
" Use Crunch!" Renne commands as Floatzel stop her Hydro Pump and then rush toward and Crunch on Beatric's arm
"Raaaagh!" Beatric's roared in pain.
"Shake Floatzel off!" Grusha yelled as Beatric shook Floatzel off until trying to throw into the air.
"Now let go and use Aqua Tail!" Renne command that once Beatrix swung up, Floatzel let go and then used Aqua Tail and slam hard on Beatric to the ground.
Floatzel jump back and then revealed Beatric eyes were swirling
"Beatric is unable to battle! Floatzel win!" The Referee announced as Grusha Pokeball lit out while three remain on TV.
"Beatric, return!" Grusha recalled Beatric and then switched Pokeball. Fosmoth, you're up!" He threw his Pokeball and came out Fosmoth.
"Fooos." Frosmoth cried.
"Floatzel, Aqua Jet!" Renne command.
"Floatz!" Floatzel cloak in water and zoom toward Frosmoth and tackle her, knocking her back.
"Tailwind, Frosmoth!"
"Frooos" Fosmath recovered and then flapped her wings to created tailwind to push Floatzel back.
"Now Bug Buzz!"
"'Frooos!" Frozmoth let out a red ring energy and launch at Floatzel who is now struck by the sound as she covered her ears.
"Floatzel Hydro Pump!" Renne command
"Floaaaat!" Floatzel open her mouth and fired a stream of water, powerful enough to stop and knock Frosmoth away.
Frosmoth recovered and then used Blizzard attack. Floatzel dodged and then ran toward her and used Liaquadation, but Frosmoth dodged the attack and countered with Bug Buzz. Floatzel jump overhead and then use Aqua Tail and knock her away. Frosmoth swirling but recovered. She throws in Ice Beam toward Floatzel but she dodges as the beam follows. Floatzel ran and then used Aqua Tail to knock up in the air and then jump and then slam down.
Frosmoth got back on her stand but felt wounded enough to fall.
"Frosmoth, Feather Dance!" Froooos!" Frosmoth summons white feathers and blow them toward Floatzen, covering her and soften her next blow.
"Floatzel, Hydro Pump!" Renne command as Floatzel burst out of the waters and then fired a powerful stream of water and struck Frosmoth down to the court with stars circling over her head.
"Frosmoth is unable to battle, victory goes to Floatzel!" The Referee announced as another Pokeball lit out
"Frosmoth, return!" Grusha recalled his Frosmoth. "I get the feeling you're a lot tougher than your friend. All the more reason I will harden the ice."
"Then let us dance gracefully in this winter wonderland of yours." Renne said, pulling out her Pokeball. "Floatzel, return!" Then she recalled Floatzel to her Pokeball and switched it to another. "Lucario, you're up!" She throw her Pokeball and came out Lucario.
"Rar!" Lucario take his stand.
"Cetitan, Ice Shard!" Grusha command as Cetitan fired multiple Ice Shard to Lucario.
"Deflect them with Bone Rush!" Renne command as Lucario form a bone and swirling into a shield to repel them.
"Knock Lucario with Liquidation!" Grusha command as Cetitan's arms cloak in water and then rush to Lucario.
"Counter!" Renne commands as Cetitan throw slashes and headbutt on Lucario as he shield himself with his arms as his is glowing an orange aura and then throw it all back at Cetitan who roars in agony.
"Cetitan, you okay?" Grusha asked as Cetitan nodded. "Okay, Blizzard!"
Cetitan then summon the blizzard and then throw it at Lucario.
"Jump and use Aura Sphere!" Renne commands as Lucario to jump in the air, then Channels a large Aura Sphere, throws it and strikes Cetitan with an explosion.
Lucario landed on his feet as Cetitan wa son the floor with his eyes swirling.
"Cetitan is unable to battle, Lucario wins!" Grusha recalled Cetitan. "As I thought. You were coming up with a good strategy to beat me. You got the perfect Pokemon for it."
"You give me too much credit. Your Pokemon are just as strong to defeat mine. I'm more... calculated, shall we say."
"I see. Then it's time we finish this then." Grusha said as he pull out his Final Pokeball. "Altaria, go!"
Then came out Altaria.
"Aaaagh." Altaria cried.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Gym Leader Battle (Tera Form))
"Altaria, it's time to change into the winter keeper of Glaseado Mountain!" Grusha pull out his Tera Orb as it gathering Tera energy, then throw overheard at Altaria, encasing her with Tera energy and gain the Ice Tera Jewel.
"AAAAAAGH!" Altaria roared
"Brace yourself, Lucario." Renne told him as Lucario nodded.
"Altaria, Hurricane!"
"Aaaaah!" Altaria roared and then summon a powerful gust a wind and blow at Lucario.
"Rrrra." Lucario grunted from the powerful wind.
"Lucario, Extreme Speed!" Renne command as Lucario body becomes surrounded in a green aura and it charges at Altaria at blinding speed and tackle it, canceling Hurricane.
"Ice Beam!" Grusha yelled as Altaria fired a powerful beam of ice and struck Lucario
"Raagh!" Lucario winched until he gotten frozen.
"Lucario!?" Renne exclaimed.
"Altaria, Moon Blast!" Grusha command as Altaria gather power form the moon, forming a pink sphere and launch it at Lucario and struck him with an explosion.
Lucario was still frozen until Altaria used Hurricane again, blowing Lucario into the air and then slam down. The Ice crack as Lucario eyes was swirling.
"Lucario is unable to battle, Altaria wins!" The Referee announced as the Pokeball on Renne side on TV lit out.
"Lucario, return!" Renne recalled Lucario and then switch Pokeball. "Glaceon, you're up!" Renne throw her Pokeball and came out Glaceon.
"Glace!"
"A Glaceon, huh?" Grusha mused. "Well,let's see what you got. Altaria, Dragon Pulse."
"Raagh." Altaria channel and fired a dragon energy beam toward Altaria.
"Mirror Coat!" Renne command. Glaceon's body becomes surrounded by a glowing reflective aura. As Dragon Pulse struck it reflected back with twice the power
"Aaaaaugh!" Altaria winched.
"Ah!" Grusha exclaimed.
"Glaceon! Shadow Ball!" Renne command.
"Glaceeeeon!" Glaceon channel Shadow Ball and throw it at Altaria.
"Dodge and use Moonblast!" Grusha command as Altaria dodged and then fired Moonblast.
"Counter with Ice Beam!" Renne command as Glaceon channel and fired Ice Beam and both attack collide and exploded. "Now use Shadow Ball!"
"Glaaaceon!" Glaceon fired multiple Shadow Ball and then struck on Altaria.
"Aaah!" Altaria winched but shook her head.
"Altaria, hurricane!" Grusha command as Altaria howl and summon a powerful gust of wind and blow at Altaria.
"Mirror Coat!" Renne command as Glaceon's body becomes surrounded by a glowing reflective aura, reflecting it back at Altaria and struck her.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Gym Battle End)
"AAAAAAAAAAGH!" Altaria let out her cry in agony as the Terastallize cancel as she fell on her back. "Aaaah..." Altaria's eyes swirling and stars circling over her head.
"Altaria is unable to battle, Glaceon win! Which means victory goes to Challenger Renne!" The Referee announced as the audience cheered.
Grusha recalled Altaria and then approached Renne as she recalled Glaceon.
"I got to admit, you really surprised me. I guess even your friend isn't the only one with fire." Grusha said
"You give me too much credit. Still, your Ice Pokemon are something else. Lucario has the major advantage, but being able to frozen, truly surprise me." Renne admit.
"Well, even fire and steel cannot resist the power of ice. It is frightening. And yet you still came over my winterland with your Pokemon. So here's your Gym Badge and Prize Money." Grusha handed over the Gym Badge and Money. "Oh, And this too." He handed over the TM.
"Looks like this is it, huh?" Florian asked as he approached
"Yep. It's finally over for now." Renne nodded
"Feel free to stop by again... If you don't mind the cold, that is." Grusha suggest
"Haha. Sure thing." Florian chuckled.
"Well. Later." Grusha then walk away, waving goodbye as Cetoddle follow.
"And with that. Let's head to the Gym Lobby. Which I'm sure Nemona and a certain someone else is probably waiting for us there."
"Yeah." Florian nodded as he and Renne went to the Gym Lobby.
(BGM ended)
Upon entering, Nemona and Geeta are waiting for them.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Nemona's Theme)
"Florian! Renne!" Nemona yelled out with excitement as she and Geeta approached. "You two did it! Aaah, I'm so happy for you two! This is the best! I know I said I wasn't worried, but my heart was still pounding the whole time!"
"Most impressive to the two of you. A shining display of talent, I must admit." Geeta smiled
"Haha. Thank Le Primera, Nemona." Florian chuckled. "And with that, we finally defeated all Gym Leaders in Paldea!"
"It certainly wasn't easy, but both the journey and battling and planning battle strategy was certainly worth it." Renne nodded. "Now that we have all eight Gym Badged..." She turn to Geeta.
"Indeed." Getta nodded. "Now that you two have gathered eight Gym Badges. All that's left is to take on the Pokemon League! I do hope you two stand alongside Nemona as a fellow Champion."
"We will!" Florian fist pump. "We will fight Nemona as equals!"
"The location to the Pokemon League for the Champion Assessment is in Mesagoza, correct?" Renne asked
"That's correct." Geeta nodded. "Allow me to send you the location and the building." She said as her Rotom Phone as send the coordinates and picture of what the Pokemon League building looks like.
"Yaaay! I'm so excited to be fighting as equals as Florian said! You two better hurry up!" Nemona giggled.
"Goodness Nemona. I understand how excited you are but please calm yourself. We'll head to the Pokemon League, but we still one last business to take care off."
"Yeah. Once we finish completing that, we'll head to the Pokemon League." Florian agreed
"Oh, right. Got it." Nemona nodded. "I also gotta take the time while you finish that other thing you guys have and facing the Pokemon League to fine-tune my Pokemon's moves and revamp all my tactics! Well, good luck, you guys! And wish me luck, too!" Then she took off.
"Wait, good luck to you on wha—And she already left without letting me fish. My goodness her childlike energy continues to astound me." Renne sighed
Geeta giggled. "It's unusual for me to see her so excited—though perhaps not for you two."
"Yeah. She's probably so happy that—as her friends, we can keep up with her." Florian nodded
"Indeed. Although I have friends who can also keep up with her too." Renne replied. "Of course, my sister would get along with her, but I'm not sure if she has keep up with the Pokemon Battle. Same with that brother of mine."
"Oh, is that so? I wonder if they'll be interested in visiting Paldea."
"Heh. Good luck inviting them. I'm sure they have their own plans. But I suppose they don't mind a different offer. In any case, Nemona will probably finally have some good rivals."
Geeta chuckled. "Count me among those eager to see how far you three can go! In any case, I'll be waiting for you two at the Pokemon league, northwest of Mesagoza."
"Right, we'll see you then." Florian nodded as Geeta wave goodbye and then take off.
"All right, time to begin the final operation." Florian said to Renne.
"Yeah. Come on. Let'a glide to our final destination." Renne nodded and then they leave the Gym Lobby.
(BGM ended)
One traveling to Team Star's final base...
"Ro-to-to-to-to!" Florian's Rotom Phone rang.
"Here we go." Florian said as he answered
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Cassiopeia's Theme)
"I see you're almost at the fifth base... Holed up inside there is Team Star's last remaining squad. You fought well to make it this far. Thank you, Florian, Renne."
"It's no problem at all." Florian said
"Florian, Renne, Cassiopeia!" A voice called out as Clive approached.
"So you made it as well, Clive."
"Of course—it's the last base! I wouldn't want to miss out on the action!"
"Clive... I owe you my thanks. Your help has been invaluable to the operation. I'm sorry I was so wary of you at first..."
"Well that's all water under the bridge."
"So Cassiopeia. If we finish with this base, we're going after Team Star's final boss?" Florian asked
"That's right. After we defeated this base, we need to handle Team Star's secret mastermind at long last." Cassiopeia answered
"So has any one of us have any less on how to find our mysterious founder and leader?" Renne asked.
"I'm hoping they'll come out into the open once all the squad bosses have stepped down. We've come so far. Only a few more steps left... Don't let me down, other of you." Cassiopeia then hang up.
"And there they go." Renne then hummed.
"Is something the matter Renne?" "Clive" asked
"I have been thinking about Team Star's founder and leader... as well as Cassiopeia. But... this is just a shot in the dark. We can talk about that after the operation. Speaking off, "Clive." How has your investigation with Team Star reason going after all we been through?"
"It's going well thanks to the two of you. It's slowly, but I come to under stand Team Star. I know what I need to do... And I know what my final decision will be... For that, I can't thank you enough. Take care in that base, Master Florian, Miss Bright."
"Master" Florian?" Florian raise an eyebrow with a smirk.
"Miss" Bright, hmm?" Renne did the same thing
"Ah. Sorry for getting all polite there. Don't know what came over me."
"Whatever you say." Renne let out a giggled as Clive take off. "It seems his "character" almost coming to an end."
"Yep." Florian nodded. "Come on, let's go." Flroian nodded as they take off to the base.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Encounter)
Upon arriving, they see an elderly man talking to one of Team Star members.
"I will return later when it is time for the young master's piano lesson." Said the elderly man "Until then, please give him my regards."
"Y-Yes, Mr. Harrington!" A Grunt nodded
"Oh." Renne called out, catching the old man and grunt attention. "This is a rather surprise. Never thought I see an elderly gentleman chatting with one of Team Star's Grunts."
"And who might you two be? Friends of the young master, perhaps?" Harrinton asked
"Young Master?" Florian and Renne asked
"Does he mean Team Star's boss?" Florian asked as Renne shrug.
"If you are referring to Team Star's Squad boss, then no. But we will be acquainted very soon. Of course, we have to deal with the little gatekeeper there." Renne turn to the Grunt.
"H-How ominous that sounds..." The Grunt shudders. "B-But she is right. They're not friends of ours. Coming from that speech earlier, they do doubt come to take us on!"
Harrington eye widen and then clear his throat. "Understood. In that case... that leaves me with one last thing to ask you..."
"Huh?" The grunt turn to him
"What is it?" Florian asked
"Would one of you be so kind as to indulge me in a quick battle?" Harrington asked
"Sure. I can take him on, Renne."
"If you insist." Renne nodded
"Splendid. Then let us begin." Harrington nodded as he and Florian begin to head to an open field for a Pokemon Battle.
(BGM paused)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Grunt Battle)
"All right, let's go Revavroom!" Florian throw his Pokeball and came out Revavroom.
"Go, Morgrem!" Harrington throw his Pokeball.
"Mor!" Morgrem let out a sinister laugh.
"Revavroom, Poison Jab!" Florian command
"Vrooom!" Revavroom stated his engine as his tongue glow purple, ram toward Morgem and struck with a supereffective jab.
"Moooor!" Morgram winched and was down for a K.O hit
"Oh my. One hit?" Harrington blinked. "Morgram returned." He said and recalled
Florian scratch his forehead. "Well guess my Pokemon ARE pretty strong. Should I hold back?"
"No need. Hattrem, you're up!" Harrington throw his Pokeball and came out Hattrem.
"Hattrem!" Hattrem cried and cheered
"Allright Hattrem, use, use Psybeam!" Harrington command
"Haaaat!" Hattring fired Psybeam from her eyes.
"Dodge and use Iron head!" Florian command as Revavroom dodge and his head glow white, ram toward Hattrem and knock away.
"Haaat!" Hattrem was knock away with one blow as well."
(BGM ended)
"Well that was literally a quick battle." Renne shrug.
"Well, well. You're much stronger than I expected if my Pokemon are no match for you." Harrington recalled Hattrem into her Pokeball. "Nonetheless, it is an outstanding performance. However. Be aware that young Master Ortega's battle prowess far surpasses my paltry skills."
"That won't be a problem." Renne said. "We've taken down all of her companions. Including their strongest of all of Team Star Bases. This will nothing more than child's play now."
"I see. But all the same, you would do well to take care. Now if you'll excuse me."
"H-Hasta la vistar." The Grunt waved goodbye as Harrington took off.
"So, what's the deal with him? He's your bosses's tutor?" Florian asked.
"I guess so. But I also heard that he used to be the director of the academy."
That surprised Renne and Florian as an ?! Appeared over their head.
"He used to be the director?" Renne asked in surprise.
"Yeah. But now he's like,touring the boss with Piano lessons or something. I don't know, I'm not that familiar with him. All I know is he shows up here sometimes to take the boss to his lesson."
"Wow..." Florian mused. "Does that mean he's from a rich family?"
"I guess so." The grunt shrug until she blink behind her Star glasses. "Wait, hold on—why am I explaining this to you?!"
"Maybe because you're comfortable with us." Renne smirked. "Anyway, go ahead and alert your friends. We'll give you a head start."
"Oookay? Thanks for the head start I guess?" The Grunt scratching her helmet. "Hasta la vistaaaar!" She did the Team Star Pose and then open the gate and head inside.
"And there she goes." Florian said. "Three...two... one..."
"Ro-to-to-to-to!" Florian's Rotom Phone emerge from his pocket.
"Well timing." Renne clapped.
"Eh, it's predictable you know." Florian said
"True." Renne agreed as Florian answered
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Cassiopeia's Theme)
"I see the guard has been dealt with. Good job." Cassiopeia said.
"So what's the final intel about this base?" Florian asked
"As you know from the data I sent to you. That base belongs to Team Star's Fairy crew—The Ruchbah Squad. Their boss, Ortega, is the mechanic of the team."
"Oh? So he's the one who invited the Starmobiles?" Renne asked
"That's right. He may be the youngest of the bosses, but, his battle skills ar eno joke. Underestimate him, and thing'll go south for you quickly. He's also a real "lead from the back" type—he gets his grunts to do all the dirty work for him."
"Ah. That's no surprise." Renne said
'But his weak point is his short fuse. Get him good and angry, and he'll march out to the front lines to deal with you two himself. In terms of tactic... there's nothing else for it but to take down all the lackeys he sends your way. Just tough it out until Ortega shows up, and go from there."
"Got it. We'll go ring the bell and kick this operation into action." Florian nodded.
"Excellent. Time to wipe the Ruchbah Squad off the map!" Cassiopeia agreed and hang up.
(BGM ended)
Florian and Renne look at each other and then they rang the bell, open the gate and then make their way in.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Base Raid)
The alarm and intercome came in. "Even the smallest stars can light up the sjy when they shine together as constellations! We're the last bastion of Team Star! Losing isn't an option!"
"All right, let's end this." Florian got out three Pokeballs. "Revavroom, Ceruledge, Dugtrio!" He throw his Pokeballs
"Armarogue, Lucario, Venusaur!" Renne throw out her Pokeballs too and said Pokemon came out from their Pokeballs and rallied cried.
"All right gang. Let's defeat every of their Pokemon they can muster!" Florian command
"Go get 'em Fairy Crew!" A grunt yelled as Team Star's Pokemon sent pit were Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, Fidough, Mimikyus, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Marils, Floettes, Florges, Jigglepuff and Wigglytuff.
Then Venusaur launch Sludge Bomb toward the group. Although some dodge, five two Fidough, three ralts were taken the hit. Revavroom then go for a Poison Jab attack on the Jigglytuffs and Floettes while Dugtrio slam to Mimikyus, Ceruledge slahes the Gardevoirs, Tinktink and Tinkatuff, Lucario punches and knock away Florges and Marils away and Amrarogue fired multiple projections against numerous other Fairy Pokemon as they raiding the base. Eventually, many of Team Star's Pokemon are have been defeated
(BGM ended)
"T-They taken down our Pokemon!" A Grunt shuddered
"They're insanely strong!"
"W-We're the last one standing...! It's up to our boss now!"
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Boss Battle Intro)
Two grunts then pull the curtains and the final Starmobile and came approaching. On the stage of the vehicle was is a young boy who wears a pastel pink suit with a red bow at the front with white pants. The back of his shirt and his pants are adorned with various gems. He also carries a scepter with him with a golden Poké Ball and wings on top.
He then face Florian and Renne as he tap his scepter. "Huh. So you're Florian and Renne? Okaaaay... Talk about underwhelming. I was expecting someone, I dunno, a little more beefed up? Not someone who's... plain and one girl who's... actually pretty cute."
"What an interesting coincidence." Renne casually wrap her arms behind her back. "I was expecting Team Star's Final remaining boss would be more... mencing look behind all that pink. But instead. It's just a little pretty boy dress in nobility like clothes. What a disappointment."
Ortega got several anime tickmarks on his head "I take back what I said about you! I'm going to enjoy seeing you lose once I'm done with you for messing with Team Star!"
"Ooh temper, temper. I think I'll enjoy playing with you."
"Grrrr! Well you're in for a nasty surprise! My Fairy Types may be cute, but even cuteness will be deadly!"
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Boss Theme)
"Florian, leave pretty boy to me. I got this." Renne said
"All yours, Renne." Florian said as he step back with his Pokemon.
"Venusaur, join me."
"Venusaur." Venusaur nodded and step in front of Renne.
Temper Pretty Boy - Ortega
"Go, Azumarill!" Ortega throw his Pokeball and came out Azumarill
"Azumarill!" Azumarill cheered.
"Azumarill, Bounce!" Ortega command
"Azu!" Azumarill jump with her tail as a spring and jump into the air and aim to kick Venusaur.
"Petal Dance." Renne command
"Saur!" Venusaur released multiple pink petals at Azumaril and bounced off her attack and knock her away.
"Azumariiiil!" Azumaril yelled flipping and then slam onto the Starmobile.
"Azumaril!" Ortega gasped before growling. "Azumarill, Aqua Tail!"
"Azu!" Azumaril jump and tail's cloak in water and then slam toward Venusaur.
"Saur." Venusaur didn't flinch but did push back by just one step.
"Seed Bomb!" Renne command as Venusaur then fired Seed Bomb from its flower and aim toward Azumaril and struck a powerful blow
"Azuuuuu!" Azumarill yell in agony and was knock away.
"Say what?! Azurill!" Ortega exclaimed. "Guh! Return!" Then he recalled Azurill. "No fair! You're using Super effective moves!"
"Oh do pardon me." Renne let out a playful wink. "Okay, then I'll won't use any super effective moves but don't blame me if my Pokemon are strong."
"Oh you little—" Then Ortega pull out a different Pokeball. "Wigglytuff, go!" He yelled and throw the Pokeball.
"Wigglytuff!" She took her stand.
"Now use Hyper Voice!" Orgeta command
"Wigglytuuuuff!" Wigglytuff jump and then let out a ring of echoing white at Venusaur and struck him
"Venu!" Venusaur grunted.
"Venusaur, Petal Blizzard!" Renne command
"Saur!" Venusaur summon and multiple pink petals circling around him and then form into a pink tornado and struck toward Wigglytuff who shield herself, but it won't hold out for good.
"Use Body Slam!" Orgeta command as Wigglytuff jump into the air, expanding her body and came down hard on Venusaur and bounce off.
"Leech Seed!" Renne command.
"Saur!" Venusaur then fired a seed at Wigglytuff.
"Dodge and use Gyro Ball!" Ortega yelled
"Wigg!" Wiggletuff begin to have two light blue orbs on her hands and started spinning rapidly and dodge the attack and then aim toward Venusaur.
"Earthquake." Renne fold her arm as Venusaur let out a stomp and then send shockwave to trip Wigglytuff.
"Wiggly!" Wigglyruff winched and got back on her feet.
"Now Petal Dance!"
"Venusaur!" Venusaur summon and fired multiple pink petals toward Wigglytuff and struck her.
"Wiggly!" Wigglytuff swirling in the air and then crash on the Starmobile engine stage with swirling eyes. "Tuff..."
"Wigglytuff, return!" Ortega growled and recalled Wigglytuff and throw another Pokeball. "Go Dachsbun!" then came out Dachsban who barked. "Don't get all cocky with me! use Mud-slap!"
"Ruff!" Dachsbun jump off the stage, turn around and kick the ground where mud develops and then throw them at Venusaur.
"Dodge and use Seed Bomb!" Renne command
"Venusaur!" Venusaur jump out of the way and then fired Seed Bomb from the flowers.
"Dodge and Crunch!" Ortega yelled as Dachsbun dodge by jumping, ran toward and then bite hard on Venusaur's leg.
"Saur!" Venusaur grunted.
"Pull with Vine Whip!" Renne command as Venusaur's emerge, grabbed.
"Quick! Baby-Doll Eyes!" Ortega command as Dachsbun made puppy eyes as multiple pink hearts appeared front the tye and launch them at Venusaur's face.
"S-Saur..." Venusaur shook off the hearts.
"Oh?" Renne mused.
"Haha! Now I've got you!" Ortega smirked
"Not quite." Renne replied.
"Eh?"
"Petal Blizzard."
Venusaur open his eyes as the hearts are shook off. "Venuuuuuu." Venusaur summon and circle pink petals into a tornado and they struck on Dachsbun repeatedly.
"Raaugh!" Dachsbun winched and force to let go.
"Guh!" Ortega growled. "Use Play Rough!"
"Grrr ruff!" Dachsbun growled and then jump and tackle Venusaur in a dust cloud as it being plummel, but Venusaur shook it off.
"Earthquake." Renne command as Venusaur stomp,sending a shockwave and knock Dachsbun into mid-air.
"Arrugh!" Dachsbun yelped.
"Finish with Seed Bomb!"
"Venusaur!" Venusaur then fired multiple seed bomb and struck and exploded Dachsbun multiple times
"Aaaugh!" Dachsbun winched and fell on the ground with swirling eyes. "Auuugh..."
"Dachsbun, returned!" Ortega yelled and recalled Dachsbun. "Why is MY team getting roped?! This is totally not fair!"
" Complain all you want, this is fair to a Pokemon Battle." Renne rebuttled
"Shut up! Revavroom! Don't let me down!" Ortega yelled as the Starmobile roared.
Renne sighed. "So be it then. Venusaur, don't hold back."
"Saur." Venusaur nodded.
Starmobile then begin to ram Venusaur with Spin Out.
"Earthquake!" Renne yelled as Venusaur stomp and shook the ground, causing the Starmobile to stop it's track, literally. "Now, Leech Seed!"
"Saur!" Vneusaur then fired a glowing seed at the Starmobile, then it landed, grow vines, entangling the Starmobile as the Revavroom look with its eyes and then the entire car glow red as Revavroom respond in pain.
"Ugh!" Ortega winched as he's holding on.
The Starmobile then begin to used Confused Ray on Venusaur and managed to confused him... only for him to slam his head to the ground to shake off the confusion. Venusaur then use Petal Dance as pink petals repeatedly attack the car. Starmobile then go for another ram attack with Magical Torque. Venusaur took the hit and was push back, sliding. Then Star mobile used Spin out at Venusaur again, but Venusaur jump out of the way in time and then fired Seed Bomb attack and struck on the engine.
"Revavroom, Confuse Way!" Ortega yelled as Revavroom's eyes glow purple and Venusaur was once again gain confusion. "Now Attack with Spin Out!" Then he charge and then ram it.
"Saur!" Venusaur winched, rolling until recover its ground but shaking in confusion.
"Venusaur, hit your head on the ground!" Renne command as Venusaur hit his head again on the ground and shake off the confusion. "Now Solar Beam!"
"Venuuuuu..." Venusaur's gathering energy from the sun.
"Oh no you don't! Revavroom! Confuse Ray!" Ortega yelled as the Star Mobile then rush toward Venusaur until the beam is complete.
"Fire!" Renne swing her arm
"VenuSAAAAAUR!" Venusaur then fired a yellow beam and struck the Starmobile, knocking it back.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Boss Defeated)
The Solar Beam energy strike around Starmobile's body and then its body begin to explode from engine to boomboxes. Revavroom was worn out as Ortega who managed to hang on, look in horror, then stomp on his feet.
(BGM ended)
"No..." One of Team Star Grunts fell to their knees.
"It's over..."
"Team Star... is finished..."
Ortega clench his scepter and his fist hard as he clench his teeth. "How could I LOSE?! What. The. HELL?!"
Flashback...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Flashback)
"Arrrrrghhhh!" Ortega scowls annoying as he stomps his feet. "What the HELL!"
"Your toy car didn't budge an inch, huh?" Mela asked
"I told you—it's not a toy! It's called the Starmobile, and it was up all night building it!"
"The problem's clearly that we're not givin' it enough juice." Giacomo said. "You designed this thing to be powered by two Charcadets, but it's just too heavy."
Eri sighed. "That's such a shame... I wanted to see the looks on our billies' face once we got it moving."
"I'm sorry... I really thought it would work..." Ortega frowned
"Come, good fellows. 'Tis no occasion for melancholy." Atticus said. "Why, to make such a remarkable comtraption by thine own hands... Genius, thy name is Ortega!"
"Yeah, well... there's no point if it doesn't work, is there? If I knew all that effort would have zero payout, I'd have just asked Mother to buy a car for us..."
Mela sighed. "See, this is why people don't take you seriously. You say some stupid things, you know that?"
"Wha—"
"Whoa! Hey, Mela! Cool it, would ya?" Giocomo scolded her
"Yeah, how 'bout no. I mean, we even put this in the code, for cryin' out loud! When we started Team Star, we swore to quit relyin' on our parents or bags of cash to fix our problem for us. Or did you forget?" Mela pointed out as Ortega look down. "If that hunka junk doesn't move, get it moving. If we're short on juice, just gotta crank up the power somehow. Doesn't take a genius, man."
"That's easy enough to say, Mellie. Do you have an actual plan?" Eri asked
"Yup." Mela wrap her arms over her head. "I'm gonna train up my Charcadet and have 'em evolve. Their boosted firepower will get the Starmobile moving, no sweat."
"But the hour of Operation Star is nigh at hand... Will you succeed in time?" Atticus asked
"Oh, I'll get it done!" Then she took off.
"Mellie, wait!" Eri reach her hand but too late as Mela took off.
Ortega close his eyes.
"You know, Mela shoots her mouth off and awrful lot, but she means well." Giacomo approach and then place his hand on Ortega's shoulder.
"I know..." Ortega sighed and then gold his arm. "Guh. This sucks..."
(BGM ended)
End of Flashback...
"This sucks!" Ortega got off the mobile and approached with a grumpy look. "I hate myself for losing, but I also can't get over how awesome you were in that battle! If any of us squad bosses are defeated, that means we have to step down. And going against our code would make me a traitor to the team..." Then he begin to scratch his hair but his scepter bunk his head. "Ow! Ugh... stupid scepter!" Then he sighed and approached Renne. "All right FINE! Here!" He pull out his Star Badge. "Take it. It's not like I have any choice anyway. So take the badge already! You'd better treat it with the respect it deserves!"
Renne take the badge. "I will." You know Ortega. I might have said some words that might be... what a bully would say but don't take it to heart. Your Pokemon are quite strong too. Be proud of that. And." She turn to the Starmobile. "You were the one who created the Starmobile right? It truly is amazing work of art. Be proud of your accomplishment."
Ortega blinked. "H-Hmph! Well of course! Duh!" He fold his arms and turn the other way. 'I can't believe I got a great compliment from a cute girl!'
Renne offer her hand which caught Ortega's attention. "Let's commence this."
"Haha! Yeah, same here!" Florian let out a smile
Ortega then shrug. "Ah, fine."
Ortega then shake Renne's hand first and Rotom took the picture. Then Ortega shake Florian's hand.
"Oh. I'm not done yet... Here's my favorite TM, too." Ortega pull out a two TM. Feel free to marvel at how awesome it is."
Florian and Renne take the TMs
"Thanks Ortega!" Florian smiled
"And just do you know? You two are the WORST! Like, the most annoying person EVER!" Ortega pouted, causing Florian and Renne to sweatdrop. "But I get it—you're both super strong. If you were able to take down Eri who is the strongest of all Team Star base, then clearly you got enough to take me down. I'll admit that much! You even busted up my Starmobile like it's child's play."
"Yeah, sorry about that." Renne said which she notice Harrington approached.
(The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess ost - Illa's Theme)
"Young Master Ortega."
"Mr. Harrington!" Ortega gasped but sighed "I guess it's time for my piano lesson, huh? As it happens, I just lost my boss title, so I'm all good to head on home..."
"Ah, actually, a different matter brought me. There's somebody I would like you to meet." Harrington replied as Clive approached. "He's a... distant acquaintance of mine."
"The name's Clive." Clive introduce himself.
Ortega raise an eyebrow. "Okaaay... What's your business here?"
"I want you to tell me something. You're the son of a wealthy family and heir to a major apparel company. So why join a group like Team Star?"
"What a question to ask someone you've just met. Well, my answer's the same as everyone else int he team.. It's 'cause I was being bullied."
"So the Academy has bully problems..." Renne said.
"Who would guess, right? The school is all rainbows and butterflies these days. And the bullies from back then don't even go to the academy anymore."
"Why? What happened to them?" Clive asked
"As the formal director of the academy, I believe I am best positioned to answer that question." Harrington said
"Mr. Harrington..." Ortega sighed
"About 18 months ago, the members of Team Star confronted the students who used to bully them, and an altercation broke out between the groups. Though it did not escalate into a major incident, the altercation nonetheless caused a scandal of hitherto unknown proportions. But then suddenly, I heard word of few the bullies suddenly gone missing."
"Gone missing?" Clive asked
"It gets worst. One of the bullies was almost killed."
"What?!" Clive's eye widen along with the others.
"K-Killed?! Florian gasped.
"One of the students who was one of the bullies heard a commotion and arrived in the scene that the bully in was covered in... terrifying injuries. impale wounds through arms, legs, abdominal, even blood everywhere around him. The perpetrator was nowhere in sight. But it cause a nightmare among the bullies. The student was taken into the hospital. The investigation didn't make sense, the assaulter was someone dressed in black, surrounded by shark pokemon. But was covered in water." Harrington continues which cause ?! over Renne's head.
'!?' Renne eye widen.
"But... he too suddenly vanished. As a result of what occurred that day, the students who had perpetrated the bullying dropped out of the academy, one after another. And I heard that all of the students who perpetrated the bullying... all vanished."
"H-How could this be possible... There weren't any records of that anywhere in the academy! What became of the family? Was this on the news?" Clive asked in shock
"No, I should imagine not. My former deputy deleted all records of the incident, you see."
'So that explains it...' Renne thought.
"What?! Why would anyone do that?" Clive asked
"Just as I was puzzling over how best to deal with Team Star in the aftermath of the incident, a certain student came to see me. This student declared that they would take all responsibility for the team's actions. In exchange, they requested that I exonerate the other students of Team Star from any blame."
"HUH?!" Ortaga gasped. "No... no one told me that!"
"As for the news, It was on the news, 17 months ago, but there were no traces or any leads to the perpetrator. They skillfully hid their tracks. The investigation were at a standstill, without any leads, it had to be cancel. The families were devastated. All of the bullies were declared deceased. The families of the students were devastated, lost any hope of finding them again. This student also told me that Team Star would never do something so monstrous. I believe in their eyes. I accepted the request and agreed not to take disciplinary action against Team Star. Then, I assigned 18 months of overseas study to the student who took responsibility for the team."
"A year and a half of studying abroad...?" Clive tuck his glasses.
"This was not intended as a punishment, you understand. Team Star were the victims after all. I wanted this student to take some time to rest, so I had them return home to the Galar region under the pretext of "overseas study."
'The Galar region...' Renne rub her chin as she thought.
"Around that time, however, the formal deputy director took it upon himself to erase all traces of the incident from the academy's servers. It appears his intent was to shield himself from any blame."
"So he tried to cover up the whole thing? That's terrible!" Florian stated.
Renne fold her arm. "It's a classic corrupted figure. Sounds to me that the formal deputy director didn't care what anyone else thinks. He cares about his reputation and the academy. If words were to get out, it would upset not just the parents, but even the public for bully problems and fall to protect the students who were bullied And there's another possibility that might even suspect Team Star is to blame even further. Perhaps the bullies dropping out, and even the disappearance and brutally assaulted bullied taken to the hospital. The deputy director didn't want the media to find out about what happened to that student."
"I thought that very same thing." Harrington sighed. "After we discovered what he had done, I dealt with him appropriately of course. But the inability of myself and the rest of the teaching staff to prevent this terrible act also presented a grave blunder on our part. I accepted the blame that lay at my feet and resigned from my position as director. The rest of the teaching staff then joined me in handing in their notices."
"So that's why the current teachers were all brought in a year and a half ago..." Clive rub his chin,
"Question. Does Le Primera knew about this?" Renne asked. "She's the Chairman of both the Pokemon League and the Academy."
"Yes. She was aware of the incident and was most displeased with us. I remember the terrifying anger of her lecturer for not handling the situation and for protecting the students who were bullied. She understand that Team Star are the victim and did nothing as that student requested. But she hoped that Team Star would return and begin a new life in the academy." Harrington turn to Clive. "I understand my actions have caused you a great deal of trouble. You have my sincere apologies."
"Hang on, Mr. Harrington!" Ortega yelled. "How come you suddenly decided to talk about this now?!"
"Young Master Ortega... Team Star cannot carry on in its current fashion. I merely wish to give you a chance to chart a better course."
"Well, there's no way I'm abandoning my friends and going to school without them. Not after we've come this far!"
"Your friends in Team Star must mean a great deal to you." Clive said
"Isn't that obvious?" Ortega turn his head and look at the field of flowers. "It's 'cause, you know... they're my greatest treasure in the whole world."
"I see..."
"Can I ask you a question, Mr. Harrington. This student who you sent oversea... who are they?" Renne asked
"Alas, I cannot answer that question. The student requested identity their identity to be hidden. I am bound to keep it to myself." Harrington answered
"I see..." Renne fold her arms and then rub her chin. 'Everything is now coming together...' "Florian. we should head back now."
"Ah... yeah. Let's go." Florian agreed, recalled their Pokemon and headed out of the base camp.
(BGM ended)
'Ro-to-to-to-to-to!" Florian's Rotom Phone rang and he answer it.
"Florian, Renne... It's me. Did you do it? Did you claim Ortega's Star Badge?" Cassiopeia asked
"Yeah. We got his Star Badge." Renne answered. "Ruchbah Squad is finished."
... So Ortega was the last one... Cassiopeia said solemn. "All five squad bosses have now been toppled from their pedestals. I imagine they'll leave Team Star before long now that they'll lost their special position. After that, they should soon be back attending classes at the academy."
"The Academy..." Florian trailed off.
"Nice work out there you guys." Clive approached.
"Is that Clive I hear?" Cassiopeia asked
"Cassiopeia! Well done to you, too."
"Thanks. Now, about your reward, Florian and Renne. I'll transfer some LP over to your phone as promise. Give the other half to Renne." They said as 40,000 is transfer into Florian's account and then Rotom transfer half of it to Renne's ARCUS Alpha.
"Oh, that reminds me! I'm doing the whole-unit-rep thing this time, right?" Clive asked
"Indeed. You can go ahead and give Florian and Renne their bonus rewards now." Cassiopeia said and "Clive" handed over a lot fo Pokemon materials to Florian and Renne.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Cassiopeia's Theme)
"At long last, Operation Starfall has entered its final stage. There's only one thing left on the agenda. You must defeat the big boss... and have Team Star disband for good!"
"Cassiopeia. There's something I been meaning to ask you after learning a lot during this operation. About your connection to Team Star, and who you are." Renne said.
"What is it you want to know?"
"After carefully puzzling the pieces, I begin to understand your relationship with Team Star, the information we learn... and who you really are."
"..."
"You care a lot about Team Star. You wanted them to return to the school life they should have after the incident. But... Team Star has been waiting for their Big Boss to return. I have a good idea who their Big Boss identity."
"You do? Who?" Florian asked
"Although this is just a short in the dark but..." Renne look at Florian's Rotom Phone. "It's you, isn't it Cassiopeia? You're Team Star Founder and Big Boss the entire time."
(BGM ended)
"Wha..." Florian eye widen
"Cassiopeia..." Clive gasped.
"... I'm impressed, Renne. You're right. I am indeed Team Star's Founder and Big Boss." Cassiopeia answered "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to keep it from you for so long, but the moment never came."
(Fire Emblem Fates ost - Premonition)
"So... it was you after all..." Florian whispered.
"It is as you said, Renne. I'm the one who formed Team Star. Back then, the members of the team were my closest friends... and I treasured them more than anything. If they go on like this, Team Star won't do any good for anyone. They got to give it up. So I'm using the code we made together to force them to disband."
"I see." Renne close her eyes and look sad. "You did it for their sake... But... you also did it for you as well, didn't you?"
"Yeah. I did."
"Then... your identity Cassiopeia. Your real identity. I think I know who you really are. But. Like I said, it's a short in the dark. So I'll hold on to that when we finally meet."
"Understood. Then you, Florian and Clive will meet me in the schoolyard after dark. If you have a good idea of my identity, then I'll be waiting for you to reveal it when we meet."
"Understood." Clive nodded
"Then I'll see you three there." Cassiopeia said and hang up.
"So Cassiopeia was the big boss of Team Star this whole time... I scarcely thought it possible. I'm honestly surprised that you figured it out first Renne. I also might have an inkling to their true identity... It seems we'll find our answer after dark in the academy's schoolyard. Let's prepared as best we can before heading over."
"Yeah." Florian nodded.
"Let's take the flying Taxi back to Mesegoza. After that, we can begin our final three objective." Renne told Florian
'Yeah." Florian nodded.
"I'll go on ahead and meet you there." "Clive" said and then he take off as Florian called the Flying Taxi.
And finally all the Gym Badges are all collected! And Team Stars Base has been defeated! Now all three objections are almost complete!