Chapter 53: Chapter 52
After catching Goomy, Evan and Lucario went back to Pokémon Center and today they are going to Santalune City to get his very first badge of Kalos.
With Goomy joining in on the team, Evan and Lucario continued their travels to make their way towards Santalune City.
During the travel... the two encountered many wild Pokémon and let Goomy battled against many Trainers that stood in their way to gain experience. Some of them were Trainers from the Pokémon Trainer's School nearby, as this route would be one of the places that they'd hang around.
But with more experience in battling, Evan was easily able to achieve victories in their battles, allowing them to continue on before eventually they arrived at Santalune city.
"Santalune City... here we are." Evan smiled, looking around to see that they've arrived at their destination with no problem at all. Not to mention that they'd arrive here in less than a day.
Originally, it would take about a day or two in order to reach from Lumiose City to Santalune City. But with the experience Evan had in interacting with Pokémon Trainers and wild Pokémon, this was nothing he couldn't handle.
"Let's head to the Pokémon Center first... I know you're still able to battle hard, but there's no harm in taking a little rest there." Evan suggested.
There was no complaints from Lucario and Goomy, who agreed that a bit of rest may help.
So with that in mind, the two made their way to the nearest Pokémon Center, where they were to take a break before hitting the road again.
After check up, Evan and Lucario directly went to the Santalune gym.
"This must be the place." Evan smiled as he and Lucario found themselves at the entrance of the building... that told them that this was the Pokémon Gym that they were searching for... the first Kalos Gym Battle that awaited them.
"Hello.. Is anyone there I am Evan from Rustboro city, I want to have a gym battle" Suddenly a flash caught their attention.
"Nice determination there! I was able to get a good picture of how strong your bond is!" The woman smiled, causing Lucario to raise a brow at the woman, for this was someone he hasn't seen before.
"And you are?" Evan asked.
"Ah... Sorry about that. My name is Viola... and I'm the Gym Leader of the Santalune Gym." Viola introduced herself, catching the fighting duo's attention. For if this was the Gym Leader, then this was who they're gonna be facing soon.
"You're the Gym Leader?" Evan asked.
"That's right... And I take it that you must be a challenger that's hoping to win my Gym Badge?" Viola asked in return.
"That's right. It'll be our first Gym Badge... and we're ready to win it." Evan declared, with Lucario giving a nod of agreement. Their determination was clear on their faces, which the Bug Type user seemed to notice as she smiled.
"Perfect... Just remember... my lenses are always focused on victory, so I wouldn't count on getting that Gym Badge a piece of cake." Viola warned him with a confident smile.
"I never expected any battle would be a piece of cake..." Evan shot back with a smile of his own.
"Sir Evan won't loose either" Lucario said as Viola was startled to see Lucario speaking.
"Don't worry Viola, my Lucario is special" Viola nodded in understanding, if they check out the news she might've known that Evan was a Aura Guardian.
With the battle challenge accepted, Viola allowed her challenger inside where she faced off against Evan and Lucario as the referee took place while explaining the Gym Battle rules.
"The Gym Battle between Evan, the challenger and Viola, the Santalune Gym Leader will now begin! Each side will have the use of two Pokémon! And the battle will be over when either Trainer's Pokémon are unable to continue! Only the challenger may substitute Pokémon!"
"You can't have a good victory without taking a good shot! Surskit, go!" "Skit~~"
The battle began with Viola sending out her first Pokémon, which was revealed to be a Surskit.
"Goomy I choose you!" As Evan threw his luxury ball slug looking Pokémon Goomy appeared.
"Let the battle... Begin"
"Surskit, use Sticky Web!" Viola called out.
The Sticky Web attack was shot, heading straight for Goomy, who braced herself.
"Use Protect!" Evan ordered.
A barrier formed around Goomy, negating the Sticky Web's power.
"Now use dragon breath!" He yelled.
Unfortunately Surskit dodged "Surskit now freeze the entire stage, Ice Beam!"
"Goomy use dragon breath towards that ice beam!" Goomy obeyed Evan.
"Okay now use tackle!" Evan continued.
Viola who was still in daze because her strategy didn't work was taken aback by Evan's sudden command as Surskit got hit by Goomy.
"Surskit use ice beam again!" Viola who was in daze composed herself and ordered.
"Goomy use dragon breath!"
The collusion of Ice Beam and Dragon Breath made a huge explosion and when the dust dissipated both Pokémon were seen on the ground unable to continue the battle.
"Surskit and Goomy is unable to battle!" The referee announced the result.
Both Viola and Evan took back their own Pokémon.
"You are strong Evan!" Viola complimented as she sent her second Pokémon.
"Go Vivillon!"
"Lucario I'll leave this match to you!" Evan said as he turned his head towards Lucario.
"Leave it to me Master!"
Sadly the match ended in the blink of an eye because Lucario was already Champion level Pokémon.
It wasn't Evan's intention to let Lucario to battle yet, but unfortunately he didn't had a choice as Feebas can't battle on the ground as well as doesn't have a skill to battle as for Regice it would be better if he is not revealed.
"Ahha~I didn't expect the match would end in a minute!" Viola said as she smiled awkwardly.
"Yeah My Lucario is special and I only had Goomy with me for now so I had to let him battle" Evan said apologetically.
"I understand this is Bug Badge, it's a proof that you successfully defeated me!" Viola handed the Bug Badge to Evan.
"Thank you Viola! We've got our first Badge Lucario!" Evan said with an enthusiasm.
After successfully getting Bug Badge Evan and Lucario went to Pokémon Center for Goomy's treatment and decided to spend the night in Pokémon Center before heading to their next destination.
~To Be Continued...
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