(Note: this occurs during episode 17 of the Anime)
Third Person's POV
After witnessing Paul's impressive victory at the Oreburgh Gym, Ash waged his premiere Gym Battle in the Sinnoh Region against Roark, the Oreburgh Gym leader, battling with fierce tenacity as he teamed up with his Aipom, Turtwig, and finally Pikachu. However, the end result of our Hero's efforts was not to be the same as Paul's, when Ash's hard-fought battle against Roark ended in a mind-boggling defeat.
As Ash went outside to train with Turtwig Pikachu and Aipom as Brock and Dawn decided to go with Ash to give him company Gary stays behind outside of the Pokémon Center waiting for Volo who's inside planning on how can overcome Roark's team.
Togekiss, Meloetta, Petilil and Mawile were looking up at their trainer waiting for him to make a decision.
"Okay, I think I got the chosen team, Meloetta, Mawile and Petilil, you will be battling this Gym" He says Before looking at Togekiss with a apologetic look "Togekiss, I need you to sit this one out since it's a Rock-type Gym, I don't want to risk in using you for who know what tricks Roark has planned, besides I want to give Mawile and Petilil some battling experience" he explains.
Togekiss seems a little upset but nods in understanding.
Volo hugs the Jubilee Pokémon "I'll make it up to you, I promise!" he assures his day one Pokémon before turning to the others "now come on, Roark's waiting for us" he then said before returning his Pokémon back to their Pokéballs.
Volo walks out of the Pokémon Center and looks surprised to see Gary.
"Gary? I thought you were with Ash training" he said looking confused with why he isn't with Ash and the others.
"Well, I realized that if I go with Ash, you wouldn't have no one to battle so I stayed with you and yes they know that I'll be staying behind.
Volo nods "I see..." he responds "Although you didn't have to, but thanks anyway"
"But I want to, Volo you're our friend" Gary replies.
Volo feels move by the gesture gave by the others "that means a lot, thank you" he thanked him.
-scene change-
Now at the Oreburgh Gym Volo and Roark are set and ready for their Gym Battle as Gary's sitting on the sidelines with Umbreon sitting next to him.
"The Gym Battle between, Roark the Gym Leader and Volo the challenger is about to begin! Each trainer are allowed to use only three Pokémon the battle will be over when all three Pokémon of Either side are unable to continue! In addition, only the challenger can substitute their Pokémon; let the battle begin!" Ian announces.
"Geodude, Come on out!" Roark calls out his Geodude who appears looking pumped up.
"He's starting off with Geodude, I have to be careful with it then" Volo thinks out loud before pulling out a Pokéball in hand "All right, then! Petilil! Steal the show!" Volo calls out.
"Petilil!" Petilil cries out.
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