Sage smiled as Erika handed her the fourth gym badge as the beautiful badge shimmered as it glinted in the light, symbolizing Sage's triumph in the Celadon City Gym.
Erika's soft voice reached her ears.
With this gym badge you are officially authorized to use seven Pokémon in battle" Erika said as Sage jaw dropped in disbelief.
Seven Pokémon?!" Sage exclaimed as her mind was racing with possibilities.
Yes, it's true. Recently, due to the rising strength of trainers, the Pokémon League decided that trainers may now use up to seven Pokémon at once. This will give you a significant advantage in battles, and you'll have more room to develop new strategies and it opens a lot of possibilities for you" Erika said as she giggled at Sage stunned expression
Sage stood frozen for a moment, absorbing the news as her thoughts began to race as she considered her next move and who could be her seventh Pokémon? Who would complete her team in the most effective way? Her mind was already on overdrive as she thought about the endless options now available as she could bring back Butterfree or Eevee.
Here's your TM, Giga Drain" Erika said as she handing over the TM.
Thank you, Erika. This will definitely come in handy" Sage said as she took the TM and placed it her bag as Sage suddenly received a incoming call from Daisy.
Hello" Sage said as she wondered why Daisy was calling her.
Sage, get to the Pokémon Center right now! It's urgent," Daisy's voice crackled through the speaker.
Sage was confused as she quickly exited the Pokemon gym and ran towards the Pokemon center.
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Sage arrived at the Pokemon center as she entered inside and saw Daisy and Leaf who both had grim expression on their faces.
What's going on" Sage asked with a confused expression on her face.
Sage's heart skipped a beat. "What's going on?" she asked, already heading out of the gym.
I received new from one of my college friends in Fuchsia city and from what she told me, apparently Team Rocket has infiltrated the safari zone and is trying to steal all the rare Pokemon inside the safari zone" Daisy said.
How do we get there?" Sage said as she immediately wanted to stop Team Rocket from stealing the rare Pokemon.
We'll take the Magnet Train from here in Celadon City. It's the fastest way to reach Fuchsia" Daisy said.
What about Blue and Red? Shouldn't they be here to help?" Leaf asked.
Daisy's expression shifted slightly as she said.
Blue is still mad about his loss to Erika and he is currently training hard, trying to get stronger so he won't be able to help us now and as for Red, he's practicing with his Pikachu's Mega Evolution. He said once he beats Erika, he'll come to help us, so for now, it's up to you and Leaf" Daisy said.
Sage exchanged a glance with Leaf as both of them understand the gravity of the situation as Team Rocket was a dangerous threat each day and the weight of saving the rare Pokemon in the safari zone fell on Leaf and Sage shoulders.
Sage, Leaf and Daisy left the Pokemon center and approach the magnet train as they got tickets and boarding the train as their journey towards Fuchsia city has begun
