Ash's Story (Part 6: Unova)

Chapter 29

We are now back at Mistralton Gym since it is time for us to challenge my sixth gym badge. But just as we enter, a large gust of wind appears and is blowing at us.

"This is a realy strong wind..." Eve says.

"Hang in there..." Iris says.

It is also then the gym guide bumps into me. "Ow... Oh, I'm sorry! This Gym is a wind tunnel! When the propellers in back start spinning quickly, you'll be blown away like a certain someone just was! When you think the wind will blow, stay hidden behind a wall and wait for it to stop. By the way, Flying-type Pokémon have more weaknesses than you might expect, including to Rock-, Electric-, and Ice-type moves!"

So that's the gym test about...the first gym trainer is Pilot Fynn. "Strong winds, right? It represents the strength of us and our Gym Leader! This is a Pokemon Gym! Let's have a Pokemon battle!"

He uses a Swoobat, so I have Zoroark defeat it with a Night Daze. "I felt some intense pressure coming from you and your Pokemon!"

The winds sure is strong and I'm having a hard time moving forward. But I still reach the second trainer, Pilot Winslow. "My Pokemon is stronger than the wind. It's my pride and joy!"

He uses a Sigilyph, so I go with Absol this time and defeat it with ease. "It may be stronger than the wind, but my Pokemon isn't as strong as yours."

The third Pilot is named Elron, he says, "Right side clear! Left side clear! Battle flight is ready for takeout! Err... I mean, takeoff!"

Seriously... he uses two Pokemon, an Archen and a Unfezant. Pikachu and Klang are the ones who defeat both of them in the end. "Unfortunately... we are forced to land."

The fourth pilot is Ewing. He says, "Sometimes you need to be bold, while other times you need to be careful. You'll have to react accordingly if you don't want to be blocked by the traps in this Gym!"

He uses an Unfezant so I go with Magnezone, using Zap Cannon to finish it off. "I couldn't block your path... You're an impressive Trainer!"

And the final trainer is Pilot Chase. "If you can beat me, you'll be able to face the Gym Leader... You're too careless if you think that! Don't let you guard down yet!"

He uses a Ducklett and a Swoobat, and both of them are defeated by Magnezone once more. "How could this be?! I wasn't being careless at all!"

We finally reach Skyla, and she says, "Hee-hee! I've been waiting for you. You're a tough Trainer who can face the wind and not get blown off your feet! I'm kinda excited about this battle! Why don't you and I have some fun?"

"You bet." I say. "I choose you, Krokorok!"

"Now, Swoobat, take off!" After the two Pokemon appear, Alice says, "Even though Ground Type moves aren't going to affect Swoobat, Ash wants to use the Dark Type Advantage..."

"Now the key is how Ash and Krokorok will deal with aerial attacks." Cilan says.

Krokorok starts off by using Crunch, however, Swoobat dodges and retaliates with Air Cutter. Krokorok quickly uses Dig to dodge the attack to stay underground, out of Swoobat's reach.

"Ah, nice dodging." Skyla says. Swoobat flies low trying to predict where Krokorok will appear. Krokorok jumps from out of the ground and unleashes Stone Edge. Swoobat reflects it back at Krokorok with Gust but one manages to hit Swoobat while all of the others repelled by Gust are dodged by Krokorok. Swoobat recovers from its damage and fires off an Air Cutter attack, which throws Krokorok into the ground, knocking it out.

"Wow... Krokorok lost..." Iris says.

"If only the Stone Edge wasn't partially deflected, the flavor of the entire battle could've changed.