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After leaving the Pokemon Center, I took a look out to the streets. The street lights were starting to come on. It was quiet out; a serene calm only known in Ecruteak. I walked off, making my way to the Pokemon Gym, ready to spectate the chaos that was about to unfold.

After a short walk, I found my way at the Pokemon Gym and allowed Aden to go in.

Upon the darkened battlefield, Morty stood in wait. "Good evening, Aden. Are you ready?"

Upon the spectator stands, Kristy sat to her lonesome, waiting for the fight to go underway.

"I've been ready since I heard you were traversing the region with Blizzard. You've had your rocky spots, sure, but you persevered regardless. Show me what you got." Morty told him, making his way off to his side of the battlefield.

"Take care, Aden." I said, making my way towards the stands, waiting for the fight to unfold. I noticed Kristy there on them, but then...it left me to wonder where was Sol or Ceramew at? Seriously, spectating Kristy was one thing. This is a gym leader now. Seriously? Ah well, maybe for the better. Less pressure, I guess.

I got up into the stands and sat down. Kristy looked on over towards me. "How confident are you in Aden's abilities?" She asked.

"I wouldn't be worried about how good he is now. You best be concerned on just how well he'll be later." I told her.

"Is this your way of telling me your confidence is not exactly steady?" she asked.

"Tch...please. He got one over on you, did he not? That should tell you exactly what I think."

Kristy remained silent for a moment, then looked back on the battlefield. "We shall see."

When the combatants took their positions on the battlefield, the official ref took his position on the side of the field. "This is a sanctioned Pokemon League match up - Aden of Agate Village in the Orre Region versus Morty, the Ecruteak City Gym Leader! This will be a three on three battle in singles format! During which time, the Challenger will be free to exchange Pokemon on the field on will. The Gym Leader will not. The match will be decided when all Pokemon are defeated or a trainer submits! Let the battle begin!"

"Alright, here we go..." I said.

I perked up and quickly looked back around, then couldn't help but to bury my face in my hand. Sol strikes again. "Just why..." I said to his sudden appearance.

"Hmm...go! Driftblim!" He shouted, tossing out a Pokeball himself.

I looked up and looked on the battlefield. "Huh...I wondered when Morty would have gotten his hands on one of those."

"He got it over a year ago, just shortly before you ended up on the run." Kristy said.

"Hmm..."

The Ref looked on the field. "This will be a match up between Raticate and Driftblim! BEGIN!" The ref shouted.

"Driftblim! Tailwind!" Morty shouted. The Driftblim then summoned up a gale which howled through the halls of the Ecruteak City gym. The Driftblim started to move about quite fluidly through the room, eyeing the rat before it.

The Raticate would hit its mark full on, making the balloon flutter back quite a bit. Aden would find though that, like the Dusknoir from Kristy, this Pokemon had a bit of padding. It would also find that this floaty balloon also had a bit of kick behind it. "Drifblim! Use Air Cutter!" He shouted.

The Drifblim spun about, unleashing a powerful windy wave towards the Raticate in retaliation.

"Hmm, Driftblim, Stockpile!"

I leaned forward, staring at the battle intently. Morty is going to make Aden sweat this for everything there is. Part of me questioned Aden's decision to lead off with Raticate. It probably would have been better suited later on in this battle in my opinion. A thought probably shared with Kristy down the bleachers as she parted her hair a little and leaned up against the wall.

The Drifblim glowed just a slight bit, looking like it grew a little in size as it stockpiled its energy.

The Crunch came down, and while strong against a Ghost, the added padding was enough for the Drifblim to shrug off for now. "Drifblim! Use Air Cutter!" The Drifblim, quickly floats about the Raticate, unleashing another windy blade towards the Raticate.