Ash's Story (Part 6: Unova)

Chapter 20

The next day, it is time for us to explore Nimbasa City, and we meet up with Nate and Rosa there. Nate says, "It sure has been a while since the Battle Club Tournament. How are you doing?"

"Other than Team Rocket trying to steal our Pokemon, it's fine." I say. "So you get the gym badge yet?"

"I got it yesterday. Elesa is quite strong." Rosa says. "I heard that in Gear Station you can have Pokémon battles in the subway! So I want to test my skills."

"We just met them yesterday, since the Team Rocket problem did affect the Battle Subway." Alice says.

When we get there, Ingo says, "So you want to battle? It will be fine if it's a two-on-two."

"This is an a-MAZ-ing opportunity! How about we battle together, Ash?" Rosa asks. "Let's become the best partners ever and surpass the Subway Bosses! So I'll have you challenge the Subway Bosses with me, then!"

"Sure." I say.

Ingo says, "Having a battle in a place like this is a little irregular, but this must've happened for a reason. Battling in a different place will let me see different scenery, and I might learn something, too. Now, Emmet, if you have something to add, please!"

"Follow the rules and drive safely! We're headed for victory! All aboard!"

Instead of using the Chandelure and Eelektross like they did yesterday, they use a Gurdurr and a Boldore instead. Rosa goes for Pignite while I use Tranquill, and the two of us manage to win against them in the end.

"Bravo! The combination of you and your Pokémon is truly fantastic!" Ingo says.

"While I may have lost to you... I had a good time! Let's play again sometime!" Emmet says.

"Yes! Definitely! Next time, please ride the subway and battle with us there! Well then, we're off! All aboard!" Then they leave, and Rosa says, "They were so tough, even when they were holding back for us! That's the Subway Bosses for you! I want to get even stronger and battle the Subway Bosses when they're giving it their all!"

"Of course." Then we bid farewell to Nate and Rosa, Alice says, "I wonder, can the Battle Subway list as one of the Battle Frontier Facilities?"

"Maybe. It might have the format of one, but I've never heard Scott about this before." I say.

There is also a Big Stadium and a Small Court in Nimbasa City. The stadium hosts baseball, soccer, and football games, while the court hosts tennis and basketball games. If they're not playing, we can actually battle the trainers there. We also watch the a sports event between the Gurdurr 11 and Team Darmanitan, as well as play a game of tennis at the Small Court.

There is also the Pokemon Musical, and when we enter there, we find a man who is the owner of the theater. "What do we do here? We use Props to make your Pokemon fashionable and glamorous! Do you want to join in and play Dress Up? To get you started, here's a Prop Case!"

We receive the Prop Case, but I already have one so I decide to give it to Golly, when Golly notices the Prop Case used to belong to Hilda, she was surprised. "Can I really accept this?"

Then he start to tell us another memory.

(Flashback)

Leaving the Prop Case behind... Huh. Did Hilda do that accidentally or on purpose? Whatever the reason, there's no doubt that Hilda had a great talent for coordinating Pokémon Props! Open the Prop Case-and voilà! Colorful Props for Pokémon! Aw, yeah! It's time to play Dress Up! The Top Hat is an elegant Prop that adds class to any Pokémon's head! How about Blue Barrettes on a Pokémon's ears? The Square Glasses are eye-catching. They nicely frame a Pokémon's face! Maraca, Maraca, Maraca! It's a sharp look for a Pokémon's arm. The Umber Belt accentuates a waistline. Belts are decorative as well as useful. Putting a Tie on a Pokémon's body makes it look dignified or charming-or both! There's nothing to worry about. If Hilda comes back, we'll return this trusty Prop Case in a trice. In the meantime, we see in you a worthy successor to Hilda. Yes! You'll do! With your talent and this Prop Case, we foresee the rise of a future star! Props to you!