Pokemon Rusted Shield/Sword

Rebellion of a Titan

Grant walked through the snowstorm as he approached the end of the gym, ready to face off against someone he loved. The ice Pokémon in the gym were of little issue to Grant's team thanks to Wick and he had an easy time melting the frosty foes in his way until he finally reached the end of the gym. He was ready to Calm Mind sweep Melony's team only to be met with someone new. Someone he didn't know.

Gordie grinned as he entered the arena to face the confused Grant who asked, "Um... who are you?"

"Gordie," he grinned, "Rock type gym leader. I run this gym every other season."

"Isn't Melony in charge right now?" Grant inquired, "There must be some mistake. I-"

Gordie gripped his Pokéball and exclaimed, "No mistake Grant! I'll be fighting you today. Hope you're ready to lose!"

Gordie sent out his first Pokémon, a Barbaracle, performing a back flip as he threw the Pokéball and looked over his shoulder at the shocked Grant who in turn sent out Zappy. Barbaracle shattered its own body with its arms, spreading sharp rocks near Grant.

"That's..." Grant realized.

"Stealth Rocks," Gordie smirked, "A move used at the highest level of battle quite often. I came to win Grant!"

"Well it won't be easy!" Grant retorted, "Zappy! Thunderpunch! Aim for the head!"

Zappy complied as she leapt forward, pushing herself off the ground with enough force to make a shockwave as she charged right for Barbaracle, hitting the opponent right in its hand shaped face from which electricity courses through its whole body which would have otherwise been protected by its hard, rocky exterior as it fell over, Fainted.

Gordie reached for a Luxury Ball on his belt, death in his eyes, but stopped himself, "No... not yet..."

Gordie then flashed a cocky smile at Grant as he exclaimed, "Hm. Now this is the battle the crowd wants to see right? Let's hear you guys make some noiiiiissseee!"

Gordie then sent out Rhyperior, who was amped up by the crowds cheering for it, which greatly boosted its speed.

"Oh come on!" Grant exclaimed.

"You gotta use what's around in a battle," Gordie explained, "All's fair in love and war!"

"Look out Zappy!" Grant cried out, but he was to late as Rhyperior shook the earth with a massive stomp before Zappy could react. The shattered soil opened in a deep pit that swallowed Zappy whole before closing to crush her, causing her to faint from Earthquake.

"You're tough," Grant admitted, "But I'm not slouch! Kiss! Let's go!"

The Obstagoon stuck her tounge out and roared, ready for combat against her titan of a foe. Rhyperior rushed forward without warning, its drill spinning at high speeds, but Kiss was ready, and blocked the Horn Drill with the thick hide of her arms, using Obstruct before she pushed Rhyperior back, shattering the outer layer of protective orange stone on Rhyperior's body with the force of the blow before she avoided Rhyperior's second Horn Drill, the Horn grazing her neck as her claws glowed with dark power and she used Night Slash. Rhyperior fainted with an X shaped gash across its chest.

It was only then that Kiss felt the shooting pain of the rocks in her leg. Stealth Rocks had taken its tole on her, stabbing her legs, hidden on the ground amongst the soil.

Gordie sent out his next Pokémon, Shuckle, as Grant weighed his options.

Wait...

Shuckle...

That's a...

A...

Bug Pokémon.

Grant began to hyperventilate as his mind raced.