1. Ash's Story (Part 10: Galar)

Chapter 19

As we advance, we spot Team Yell nearby. Stepping in front of Alice, one of the grunts addresses her, "'Scuse me, mate, sorry to bother you... You're one of them takin' part in the Gym Challenge, right?"

Alice responds cautiously, "What if I am?"

"Crikey, but that's really somethin'! I'd love a battle against a great Trainer like you," chimes in the second member.

"Are you serious?" Alice asks, taken aback, while the others around her express concern and unease.

It is then Hop arrives and remarks, "Well, look at you, Alice! Surrounded by adoring fans, eh? You'll even be showing up Lee pretty soon!"

"Oi, jog on, mate! Can't you see we're in the middle of a conversation here?" the first Team Yell grunt retorts in annoyance.

"Yeah? And can't you see that I'm Hop, the Trainer who'll be your next Champion?" Hop asserts confidently.

"He's really full of himself," I mutter quietly.

"Oooh, so we've got a joker here, eh? You're so funny, I forgot to laugh," remarks the second grunt sarcastically.

"You think I'm joking? I'll prove it, then! And I think a battle with you lot would definitely end with some laughs!" Hop challenges with determination in his voice. "Let's take 'em together, Alice! You ready, mate?"

"Obviously," Alice replies confidently. Hop continues, "The two of us were endorsed by the Champions! We'll show you just what that means!"

"Well, if you insist... Team Yell's gonna teach you kids that the Gym Challenge's no joke!" asserts the first grunt. "You better not be yell-ow!"

"What'd this other kid have to come waltzin' up for, eh? I just wanted to knock off challengers one at a time..." grumbles the second grunt.

As both Team Yell grunts deploy their Linoone and Thievul, a realization strikes me. "You know... all the Team Yell Grunts we've faced so far... they exclusively use Dark Type Pokémon," I observe. "Their logo matches the Dark Type emblem displayed in front of Motostoke Stadium, where they showcase all 18 type flags. And during the opening ceremony, the Dark Type Leader was notably absent from the stadium..."

"You might be right... Team Yell does seem different from those infamous teams like Team Galactic. They're more like passionate fans, cheering for that girl Marnie," Elena ponders aloud. "Although, I can't help but wonder if there's some connection between Marnie and the Dark Type Leader..."

As we spectate, Alice employs Farfetch'd and Raboot to take down Thievul and Linoone, respectively, in an intense battle. Simultaneously, Hop strategically commands Corvisquire to defeat Pancham and Liepard with finesse.

Following their defeat, the defeated Team Yell grunts express their disappointment. "Are you gonna yell at us 'cause we up an' yell-lost?" one of them quips.

Another adds humorously, "If I'd used a horn, would I had a better chance of winnin'?"

Their jesting remarks reflect a mixture of disappointment and jest, incorporating wordplay with "yell" in reference to their team name, showcasing their distinctive humor even in defeat.

The defeated Team Yell grunts and exchange bitter comments before departing. "That little mug's the Champion's little brother... Guess that's what you get when your older brother's not useless..." one of them grumbles.

"I know we're Team Yell, but we'll leave quietly once we're beaten..." adds the other grunt as they make their exit.

"Nice one, Alice! That's my rival for you!" Hop cheers, expressing admiration for Alice's battling prowess. "Now then... Where could Kabu have gone off to? Let's keep going. Maybe he's further in!" Excitedly, he rushes ahead, eager to continue the search for Kabu.