Ash's Paldea Story

Chapter 10 Cortondo Gym Battle

When we get to the top of the bakery, we find the Gym Leader Katy who is feeding cupcakes to a Vivillon. "Eat up, my cute little Vivillon!"

Vivillon finishes the cupcake and it flies away, and Katy turns to us. "Oh? What a lovely Trainer you are. Thank you very much for your skillful olive rolling. It was quite impressive."

"No problem." I say. "So you must be Katy, the Gym Leader, right?"

"Yes, and I am the owner here at Patisserie Soapberry. Oh? That's right, I'm not in my shop - I'm on duty as leader of the Cortondo Gym right now! Forgive me. Ahem. My name is Katy, and I am the Gym Leader here in Cortondo."

What a weird person, she really doesn't need to do the introductions again. "My main line of work is crafting sweets as a pastry chef. Little sweets that bring happiness with just one bite, Bug-type Pokemon hiding in foliage... Both are small and yet very powerful. You may be the World Monarch, but don't let your guard down unless you would like to find yourself knocked off your feet!"

"So I assume you know me as well..." I say.

"Every Gym Leader has heard of your arrival and they have been training very hard. I'm glad to be your first one." Katy says.

The staff member from before is now acting as the referee, and he says, "The battle between the Cortondo Gym Leader Katy and the challenger Ash Ketchum is about to begin. Each trainer will be using 6 Pokemon, and when one loses all 6 Pokemon, the other trainer wins." The referee says.

"Six Pokemon already?" Lillie asks in confusion.

"So this is what you mean... I assume that all of the Gym Leaders are going to face me in 6-on-6 battles..." I say.

"Of course, I hope you don't chicken out because of it." Katy says. "My first Pokemon will be Lokix!"

When the Grasshopper Pokemon appears on the field, I don't think I have seen this Pokemon before, but it has to be a Bug Type. "I'll go with Talonflame!"

When Talonflame appears on the field, the battle begins.

"Don't take my Bug-Type Pokemon lightly. You will be in a world of pain if you do! Now let's get started with Lunge!" Katy says.

"Dodge it, Talonflame!" I command.

Lokix charges at Talonflame, and much to my delight, Talonflame manages to dodge the attack. "Now use Steel Wing!"

Talonflame strengthens the wings and attacks, and it manages to deal some damage.

"Now use Fire Blast!" "Bounce!" Lokix jumps high into the air and causes the attack to miss, and it also lands on Talonflame to deal a lot of damage and even get it paralyzed.

"No, Talonflame!" I yell in horror.

"Let me show you its true power! Axe Kick!" Lokix jumps into the air and continues to kick Talonflame.

"Katy seems to be so strong..." Lillie mutters. "But Ash can do it."

"Time to finish it, Sucker Punch!" Katy says as Lokix starts to charge the attack.

"Talonflame! Don't let it hit by using Roost!" I yell and Talonflame recovers its health, and Sucker Punch also fails because of it.

"Now finish with Brave Bird!" I command, and Talonflame manages to defeat the Lokix in the end.

"Alright, that is the first win." I say.

"You did great, Lokix." Katy recalls her Pokemon and says, "Here goes nothing. I guess it is time for the real deal. Forretress! Come on out!"