Ash's Paldea Story

Chapter 52 Emotional Spectrum Practice

After reaching West Province Area 1, we decide to head south so we can get into South Province Area 6, the way that leads to the seventh gym: Alfornada Gym. I sigh, "How many times did I have the Psychic Gym as the seventh gym? I remember that there's one in Hoenn, and the other one is in Kalos..."

"So that's two of them." Lillie says, "And three are Ice Type gyms that you battle as the seventh gym, only that you decide to make it last this time..."

"Because I did the Ice Type Gym last in Kalos." I say. "I don't mind having the Ice Type Gym as the last one here in Paldea as well. I only hope that this Psychic Gym is not going to be a Double Battle."

"I'm pretty sure that the only Double Battle Gym is the Ghost Type Gym you just finished." Reisa says. "So what do you think of the Psychic Type Pokemon?"

"They are pretty hard to handle." I sigh. "But they are also cool, I guess. Wobbuffet can only attack after being attacked using Counter and Mirror Coat, Gardevoir is also strong with the Mega Evolution, Beheeyem's ability to control a lot of people, and also Indeedee who likes to help people in the Pokemon Center of Galar."

"And the Shattered Psyche, the Z Move, is also interesting, the only way we could've got it is by going into the Haina Desert and fight a Totem Alola Raichu there."

Dawn asks, "Why would an Alola Raichu be in a desert?"

"Who knows." I sigh. "So Nemona is at the gym waiting for us?"

"Because you want to train some more in this area." Reisa sighs. "Nemona goes ahead at the gym probably waiting for us."

After arriving at Alfornada City, we head to the gym and find Nemona there waiting for us.

"You know, not even a tenth of the Trainers who take on the Gyms get this far." Nemona says to us. "But I'm not surprised that you guys made it. I just KNEW there was a reason you two caught my eye!"

"Well, thanks. Why telling this now?" I ask.

"Well, I bet you could use a little warming up before you take on the Gym, huh? C'mon! You know the drill by now!"

Lillie says, "Sure, I'll battle you."

And the battlefield is actually next to the gym, but it is on top of the building. Nemona says, "Ta-ta-tachan! Here's our battle court for today!"

"It sure is high enough to see the whole city." I say while looking at Alfornada City.

"Always important to check what environment your Pokemon'll be battling in!" Nemona says. "The battlefield can have these teeny effects on your Pokemon's balance and stuff, y'know? Anyway, sorry I sorta dragged you here. But a little pre-Gym warming up should do you good!"

Nemona then battles Lillie using Lycanroc, Goodra, Pawmot, and Meowscarada. Lillie goes for Orthworm, Grimmsnarl, and Snowy to defeat her. I was surprised when Snowy manages to defeat two Pokemon in the end.

"Lillie really is as strong as you, Ash." Reisa says.

"And by using your Pokemon, she probably becomes better than you with her unique strategies." Dawn teases.

"Hey, my strategies are also unique!" I retort back.

"I knew I was right to believe in you!" Nemona says. "That's an L for me! You've gotten so good! I think that should be enough for a warm-up! You and your Pokemon should be all set now."

"Thanks." Lillie says.

"There's just two Gyms remaining. Then all that'll be left is to try out to be a Champion! Give it all you got!" Nemona says to me, and I nod.