The beginning of a new road {Path of the Aura Ranger: Book II}

III Riley's P.O.V

Ash met us at the Battle Subway and escorted us to the Nimbasa City Gym. In the way, we met with Bianca, who later followed us to the gym to get her fourth badge. On our way I had wanted to ask Ash why he had disappeared soon after the tournament, but I kept quiet. I knew that look on his face, Legendaries were involved. Lugia, I hate when Legendaries are involved. Don't get me wrong, I respect and am grateful for the work they put in keeping the world turning. However, why do people keep trying to catch them or use them against their will?!

Well, it doesn't matter. When we got to the gym, it was close because the Gym Leader Elesa was having a fashion show. Of course, instead of waiting outside we entered and observed the show. Funny fact, Ash's Champion Jacket/Cape was designed by the same fashion brand Gym Leader Elesa was modeling. Small world!

Another funny fact, as soon as Gym Leader Elesa caught sight of Ash's Pikachu she jumped of the catwalk and took him in her arms. She had never seen a Pikachu in real life. After finding out Bianca, Max, and Ash wanted a gym battle she was all for it and told them to return tomorrow. Which we did, but the challenge got interrupted by Bianca's father who had came all the way to Nimbasa City to bring her back home. The same father Bianca had to sneak around to start her journey, because he had not allowed her to start her journey after she had finished high school- telling her she had to go and get a degree from a good university. Ash had to get involved and strike a deal with her father, if Bianca won her gym battle against Gym Leader Elesa she would continue her journey, if she lost... she would go back home with her father.

Bianca lost...

Of course, Iris was furious and challenged Bianca's father into a battle, which she easily won thanks to Ash's training. Bianca's father then agreed to allow her to continue with her journey.

After all the drama and excitement had died out, Gym Leader Elesa ended up pushing Max and Ash's battle for the following day. This time around there was nothing to distract them from having the gym battles. Max went first, he had still not forgiven Ash for what happened at the Castelia City Gym.

"Come on out sweetheart!" Gym Leader Elesa called out her first pokemon, Emolga.

"Max is in a disadvantage," I winced. "While he chose a Rock-type and another Electric-type pokemon to battle this time, they are both male. Emolga's are well known for their Attract."

"It seems that you've forgetten one little thing," Ash commented, smiling as Max released his Pikachu. "Max's Pikachu knows Charm."

"You are right!" I exclaimed, surprised that I've forgotten about that.

"You also have a Pikachu? Lucky!" Gym Leader Elesa pouted cutely. She is a very beautiful woman, one that if I had not been gay and in a relationship, I would have totally asked her out.

"I got him from the Alola Islands, there are a lot of them there," Max told her. "You can always go there for a vacation and catch one."

"Really? I can find a Pikahcu so close home?!" Gym Leader Elesa was shocked. Which was not a surprise, Pikachu is a rare pokemon in Unova and Kalos, if you can even find one. "I have a photoshoot theree next month, I'll totally catch one! Thank you!" She smilled at a blushing Max, which had her chuckling at how adorable Max looked. "But this is a battle! So, let's go back to business! Emolga, use Attract!" Gym Leader Elesa commanded, Emolga then blew a kiss at Pikachu, causing multiple pink hearts to fly and surround Pikachu.

"Pikachu, counter it with Charm!" Max ordered to Gym Leader Elesa's surprise. Pikachu was surrounded by pink hearts, as he spread his arms out and made a cute face at Emolga. Both hearts met and neutralized each other, they were both in even ground! "Electro Ball!"