After arriving in Mahogany Town where Mew hopes to earn her seventh badge, she and her friends come across Pryce, the gym leader. At first, Pryce coldy refuses Mew's challenge, saying she's too emotionally evolved with Pokemon to pose a worthwhile challenge. But thanks to Mew's bravery, quick thinking, and Pokemon prowess, saved Pryce's life. It's also revealed that Pryce was the masked man who captured Celebi in the GS Ball all those years ago, desperate to save his friendship with his Pokemon, Piloswine. However, Mew and her friends found Piloswine frozen and realized that the reason for its departure was to find herbs to heal his burns from years ago and ran into trouble. Mew and her friends managed to rescue and reunite Piloswine, and now the bitterness that had once hardened Pryce's heart melted away in gratitude. And with that, Pryce accepts Mew's challenge.
The next day, Mew is already dressed and is polishing her two Pokemon Eggs: the Ho-Oh Egg and the mysterious Crystalized Pokemon Egg. After polishing the eggs, Mew placed them in her bed. Then Pikachu and Eevee join Mew.
"Hey guys, are you ready for your Gym Battle?" Mew asks.
Pikachu and Eevee happily agree.
"You look pretty excited for your battle, Mew," Misty says.
"Yeah, but don't forget that Pryce is an ice Pokémon trainer," Brock says, "Have you been thinking of a strategy for how you'll battle him?"
"Yeah. I've been thinking about it. Since Pryce uses Ice Types, It's best to use Fire Types. However, I also need to keep in mind, Dewgong is also a Water Type. So Fighting, Rock, Grass, and Electric will be good too. As for Piloswine, it's kind of the same, but also with Steel and Fire," Mew says.
"Sounds like you have a lot to decide," Tomo says.
"You're right. Even though fire's a good choice against ice types, Piloswine and Dewgong are really, really strong," Misty says.
"Yeah. And I have to think about this carefully. On which Pokemon to really use and go from there. However, I have one Pokemon in mind," Mew says.
"And who's that?" Jen asks.
Mew winks, "Let's just say she really wants to give Gym Battles a try."
The group look confused and wonder who Mew has in mind.
Meanwhile, Sheila is seen as she watches Pryce brush his Piloswine.
"Yep. I figured I'd find you here," Sheila says.
Pryce laughs and says, "Piloswine and I have been together right here since yesterday."
"You were here all night without a coat?!" Sheila asks, shocked and shivers, "Brrr! I'm freezing just thinking about it!"
"Poor Piloswine was frozen in ice for years! A little night chill can't compare to that, right?" Pryce says.
Piloswine agrees.
"I reckon," Sheila says, "You know, watching you take care of your Piloswine again like that really takes me back to when we were both young'uns just getting started."
"It's taken all that's happened to show me, just as that block of ice kept my Piloswine in hibernation all of those years, my passion has been kept in hibernation as well," Pryce says.
"Uh, okay, Pryce, I'll just leave you and your theories out here with your Piloswine," Sheila says, a bit confused.
"I'm trying to convey my oneness with Piloswine," Pryce says.
"Hello? Would you mind translating all that gobbledy-gook for us little, old common folk here, huh, Einstein?" Sheila asks.
"I don't know, I just heard that on some daytime talk show," Pryce answers.
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Pokemon Journeys Season 3: Mew's Pokemon Johto Journey
FanfictionMew and her friends are now traveling through the Johto League to compete in the Johto League. They'll meet new friends and rivals, including meeting new Pokemon. And also meeting some familiar friends and rivals. They will also have new adventures...