8. Ash's Torren Story

Chapter 26: Sonata Gym Battle.

Ash and his friends finally reach Sonata City, where the fourth gym is. "What is that building over there?" Ash asks.

"That is the Sonata Hills, it is the biggest hospital in the Torren Region. A lot of people are getting there treated with injuries and other stuff." Nora says.

"Wow...it sure is a big hospital." Lillie says. "But first, we should go to the gym and see if Damian and Harmony are there."

Nora frowns at the mention of Damian might still be made at her, but she shakes it off and decides to stay strong.

Then they go to the gym, inside the gym are a bunch of flowers and a garden. "It looks so beautiful..." Emily says.

"Yeah, the leader Harmony uses Normal and Fairy Types, some say that she is quite tough and has a never-before-seen Mega Evolution." Alice says.

"It makes the battle more exciting I guess." Ash says.

As they get past the flower maze, they finally reach the battlefield where Harmony is waiting for them.

"Well if it isn't you guys, it's been a while. Do you remember me back at Suntouched City?" Harmony asks.

"Of course, we fought the Taen together..." Nora says.

Alice stiffs at the mention of the name, but then Harmony notices her. "It seems like you have a new companion. I am Harmony."

"Alice, I am Emily's sister..." Alice says with a frown. "And we are both daughters of the Augur Jaern..."

Harmony frowns and says, "East has warned us about it, the Augur himself is the leader of the Sky Cult. We know something is fishy ever since Adam disappears...speaking of which, you two are Adam's children, right?"

Ash and Nora nod with sadness, Harmony notices the frown and says, "Well, I might have digressed, but I run this gym here in Sonata City. I specialize in Normal and Fairy-type Pokemon. So Ash, do you think you can take me on?"

"Of course." Ash says. "Me and my Pokemon are always ready."

"If so, let's start! I can't wait to see what you will bring to the table."

As they go to the battlefield, the referee states the rules as usual, Harmony says, "Get ready to be crushed, go! Cinccino!"

As the Pokemon is out, Ash says, "Wartortle! I choose you!" As Ash sends out his first Pokemon, the battle starts.

"Cinccino, use Bullet Seed!" Cinccino shoots out some seeds at the Pokemon.

"Block it with Iron Defense!" Wartortle goes into the shell for protection. "Rapid Spin!" The shell then charges toward the Cinccino.

"Use your fur to block it!" Harmony yells as the Pokemon blocks the attack.

"This is what I am waiting for." Harmony gasps. "Vacuum Wave!" Then the Cinccino is seriously injured.

"Are you okay? Cinccino?" Harmony asks as the Pokemon nods. "Use Rock Blast!"

"Focus Blast!" Ash yells as the Pokemon shoots out a giant sphere, it not only destroys the upcoming rocks, it also knocks Cinccino out.

"Cinccino is unable to battle." Harmony sighs as she returns her Pokemon. At the same time, Wartortle also evolves.

"A Blastoise!" Lillie cheers as she scans the Pokemon.

Delta Blastoise: The Selfish Pokemon. Dark and Fighting Type. Evolved from Wartortle at LV:32. Though its shell now blends in with the darkness, it welcomes foolish opponents who attack it from behind. It concentrates its spirit into blasts of energy.