Ash's Paldea Story

Chapter 9 Olive Roll

We are still at the plaza as we are trying to decide what to do. Lillie says, "I wonder... if we get a badge for each conquest on the map, then does that mean you will be having 18 badges in the end?"

"That will also be quite shocking. We usually get 8 badges only." Drandon says. "But I'm also curious to see how it will go as well."

"Anyway, let's do the closest gym here. I promise Nemona that I'm going to challenge the gym this week, I guess Arven's Titan Battle can wait for the next week."

"I see..." Drandon says. "Then let's head west first. Cortondo Gym is the closest one and it is a Bug Type Gym."

Lillie and I nod as we get onto our Koraidon and Miraidon, Drandon is sitting with me as we set off. We go through the West Gate and head to Southern Province Area 2. Although Nemona call us for advice that I already knew from Drandon, we still continue forward.

There is barely any tall grass around the area, and there are also some olive trees on the way. We do notice some new Pokemon, there is actually a Pokemon called Smoliv that looks just like an Olive, and there is also a Dark Type dog called Maschiff.

"So Ash, what do you think of the Bug Type Pokemon? Since you're going to battle them after all." Drandon asks.

"Well, Bug Type Pokemon are really unique in their own way. My first capture is actually a Caterpie that evolves into a Butterfree in the end." I say.

"It is really common for having a Bug Type as the first Pokemon to capture." Lillie says. "But I think that some Pokemon like Golisopod are really strong, especially its First Impression."

"Vespiquen is also strong with its Order moves, and there is Vivillon that has a lot of different forms as well."

"So have you tried the Bug Type Gyms in the past?" Drandon asks.

"I remember that I actually lost the first time in Santalune Gym in Kalos. Their Sleep Powder and Sticky Webs are really annoying." I sigh.

"That might be true." Lillie says, "Sleep Powder makes opponents fall asleep, and Sticky Web lowers the speed when sending out a Pokemon, and sometimes Pokemon are trapped there and even can't move."

"Though my buddy here manage to come up with a way to get rid of the sleep powder." I say with a smile as I rub Pikachu's head.

"And what about the Bug Type Z Move?" Drandon asks. "Since you're the Alola Champion, it will be nice to know about it."

"It's called Savage Spinout." I say. "I used it with my Vikavolt and it surrounds the silk around the opponent and then slashes through it to deal a lot of damage."

We continue to talk about what we know about Bug Type Pokemon, and eventually, we finally arrive at the town of Cortondo, surrounded by olive fields. Lillie says, "Look at all the olive trees here..."

"They are also a great place for some Pokemon to live, like Smoliv, Combee, Starly, and so on." Drandon says.

"And that building over there is the Gym Building." I say while looking at the giant white building. "I bet that Nemona is already there waiting for us."

"Then let's go there first, and then we explore the town." I say.

When we get into the gym, we already find Nemona there. "Oh hey, Ash, Lillie, and I see that Drandon is here as well! Came to see this Gym, huh? That can only mean one thing...You're out to earn some Gym Badges and take on the Pokemon League, aren't you?"

"Yeah, Lillie and I are doing this." I say. "And I'll be doing it first."

"Before you can battle the Gym Leader, you've gotta pass a certain challenge set by them - their Gym test." Nemona says.