1. Ash's Story (Part 7: Kalos)

Chapter 31

The next day, Calem and I decide to have a battle at the Pokemon Center, and Calem says, "Sorry to keep you waiting. The reason I wanted to meet you is I want to see a Mega Evolution Battle in action. Whether you use it or not is up to you. But since I'm a Pokémon Trainer, I want to see things that make Pokémon special."

"I see... so you've got yourself a Mega Stone as well. I accept the challenge." I say.

Calem's Mega Evolution is actually Absol, and I decided to go with Mega Ampharos. In the end, I'm the victor because Mega Ampharos' Dragon Pulse doing a great job.

"Oof. I'd kind of forgotten how strong you are." Calem says while recalling Absol. "You know, there's a gap in our strength. Do you have something I don't? I guess I have to think about that... Well, good luck with your Gym Battle."

"Thanks." I say as Calem decides to leave, and we head to the Coumarine Gym, which is actually a giant tree? What is going on here?

"I guess that is what we should expect from a gym that specializes in Grass Types." Clemont says.

The gym guide is already there, and he says, "How's the bout, little sprout? You got it figured out yet, Champ? Yup! Old Man Ramos's Gym is all about Grass! It's simple, right? You see a vine hanging in front of you, and you just grab right on! And hang on for dear life! That's maybe the most important part of all, right, pal?"

It seems that all the gym trainers here are Rangers. And we also have to swing on the vines to move forward. The first Ranger is Chaise, who says, "Behold - the power of green! The power of nature!"

He uses only a Simisage, so I decide to go with Skrelp, using Acid and Poison Tail to knock it out. "From where do you get your power?"

"Training of course." I say. Not only do we have to swing, but we also have to climb, so it is not that easy. The second trainer is Brooke, who says, "My Pokemon and I will share the joy of defeating you!"

She uses a Roselia and a Wormadam, so we use Litleo to defeat them with the Fire Fang. "And now comes the flood of tears of regret!"

The third trainer is Maurice, and he's at a dead end. "Here to challenge the gym, are you? Let's see your Pokemon, then!"

He uses a Ferroseed, a Carnivine, and a Lombre, so I decide to go with Heracross this time to defeat all of the Pokemon with ease. "What great Pokemon you have!"

And the final gym trainer is Twiggy. "To realize our true potential, my Pokemon and I must become connected on an emotional level!"

Then she goes for Gloom and Exeggutor, so I go with Gengar to defeat them. "It looks like you and your Pokemon are even more in tune with one another than my team is!"

When we finally reach the top, we find Ramos, who says, "Oh, you finally made it."

"Ramos! I want to have our battle right away, please?" I ask.

"You've arrived just in time. Good." Then instead of having a battle, he takes us to his study. "I was given this delicious tea as a gift."

Then we are having a tea with the old man, so we decide to relax for a while. Ramos says, "Tea breaks are always so calmin' and relaxin'."

I say, "It was great. Thank you. Now can we battle?"

"It would be wonderful if all of you helped me tend to my garden. Won't you?" Wait, we're going to help the old man with the garden?

David says, "Looks like we have some more work to do..."

"I'm not complaining. I mean, we do like to tend to the garden..." Elline says.