32. Ash's Reborn Story

Chapter 91 Coral Ward Gym Battle

After getting back to the Coral Ward, they head to Adrienn's Gym and find Adrienn inside.

Adrienn: You're back! I just finished assigning the last of our volunteers. We've gotten so many, and it's all thanks to you! I'm astounded! But then, exceeding expectations does seem to be your strong point. Thank you so, so much for your help!

Ash: No problem.

Adrienn: It must have been really challenging to go out and look for all of those people. Here, please take these as a thank you from me.

Then Ash is given Wide Glasses, an Ability Capsule, and a Star Piece as a prize, and he puts it away.

Adrienn: Well, then I guess it's time. I'll take my place in the arena. Take yours whenever you're ready to battle. I'll be waiting!

Ash nods as he sees Adrienn leaves to xyr position, Serena and Lillie also go to their stands and going to cheer him on. As for Ash, he looks at the telecom, but now that Ame's gone, he is a little sad. When he opens it, the one who answers is no other than Victoria.

Victoria: Ash? Okay, how do I steer this thing? Can you hear me? Ame used to give advice to challengers using these things, right?

Ash: My mom as well, but I guess she's busy to let you use it instead?

Victoria: Sorry about that, because of the volunteers from Adrienn. I'll try to see if I can help you, okay? Though admittedly, after what we've just been through, this is a little strange. I don't know too much about Adrienn's team or fighting style, but I have heard that xe fights in Doubles, so be ready for that! And I heard a little bit about xyr Gym when some of the students from Apophyll were helping rebuild it. Apparently, Adrienn designed it to switch tactics in the middle of a fight. You can probably already see the Mist in there, but the atmosphere xe constructed aside from that is enough to power up xyr Pokémon regardless. You might not want to count on just blowing it away. But then, you might have to be ready for that to happen anyway. Timing and adaptability should be key, so really think about when you'll use your strongest Pokémon. That's all I have for you. Good luck!

Ash: Blowing away...what does that actually mean?

Then Ash walks towards the stand and is facing Adrienn.

Adrienn: Even if you're the Champion-to-be, don't think I'm gonna hold back! I wanna really enjoy this! Okay, Ash! Are you ready for our long-awaited match?

Ash: You bet!

Adrienn: Yes! I've been looking forward to this ever since we met! Okay, "Champion"! Picture this! You're in your palace at the Hall of Champions! A new Trainer, Adrienn, has just blown through all of the Elite Four. Xe intends to challenge and claim your title! Now you have to fight to defend your honor! Although the roles are reversed right now, this is still a defining step on that adventure, so come at me with all of that same spirit! Show me what Reborn's future Champion looks like!

Serena: Well, Ash is the Alola Champion, so I guess he already knows how to picture this?

Lillie: I guess so.

Then Adrienn sends out Granbull named Eolande and a Gardevoir named Kailen, Ash notices that the field is still the Misty Terrain, so that means he can still use Fire Types. So Ash goes for Chandelure and Seviper for the first battle. Granbull goes for Earthquake, which deals a lot of damage to both Chandelure and Seviper, and because of the field, Chandelure can't use Will-o-Wisp. Ash has Chandelure go for Shadow Ball on Gardevoir, but the damage doesn't seem to do much.