PS19: Michael's 5th Gym Battle!
PS19's Documented "Plot"
Arriving at Ballonlea Stadium, Michael ran into a Gym Challenger he hasn't seen in a while, Marnie, who became aware of Michael's progress in the Gym Challenge. Michael can't never forget how kind Marnie is (as well as her Morpeko) + he also won't forget how tough they were from the last time they've battled (via PS08). Michael can see Marnie's determination of aiming to face him in the finals as both Gym Challengers acknowledged each other as rivals.
As Marnie departed, Michael changed into his Gym Uniform & met up with Opal who explains how the Gym Uniform also serves as an audition in her search for a successor in her place (as Gym Leader). Understanding the details, Michael proceeds into starting the Gym Mission. After doing okay with answering questions + battled 3 Gym Trainers, Michael cleared the Gym Mission & stepped onto the battlefield where Gym Leader Opal awaits + a whole crowd watching.
The Gym Battle began with Toxtricity defeating Opal's Galarian Weezing before switching out for (his newly-caught) Morgrem who've managed to do very well in defeating Opal's Mawile. Despite Opal's Togekiss easily defeating both Morgrem & (unfortunately) Dracovish, Toxtricity managed to strike back enough to defeat Togekiss before it eventually got defeated by Opal's Gigantamax Alcremie. After the final showdown between Opal's Gigantamax Alcremie & the debut of Michael's Gigantamax Venasaur (getting to try it out for the 1st time), Venasaur emerged victorious in defeating Alcremie with its signature Gigantamax move (G-Max Vine Lash), giving Michael the win.
Despite failing the audition, the young Gym Challenger still earned his 5th Gym Badge, the Fairy Badge.
Michael gave his thanks to Opal for all the fun they've had in their Gym Battle while also respecting her quest in finding a worthy successor. As Michael exited Ballonlea Stadium, Opal apparently stopped him for a sec to ask if he cares to accompany her to Hammerlocke (where Michael currently needs to be for his next destination), which he accepted as they both arrived back into Hammerlocke.
After a small stroll, Michael came across Bede who had not given up on his goals (to be expected for Michael about Bede still being as is). After Opal shown up & apparently "examined" Bede (as a "Gym Mission" for him), Michael is starting to see a possibility of what Opal is having in mind for Bede.
As Opal & Bede departed together, the young Gym Challenger recovered his current team members at the Pokemon Center & decided to soon take care of something important with his secret armor, Kubfu.
To Be Continued
(Next: PS20/EPS04)
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