Destiny is a Funny Thing: Chapter 9

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Chapter 9 - The Problem with Bugs

Before I went to the gym, I did some training with the others. Mainly Swanna and Pansear, since they have the advantage against Bug-type Pokémon. As we were training, I looked at the two badges I already have: the Trio Badge and the Basic Badge. I thought back to the battle styles of Cilan and Lenora and tried to guess what's Burgh's. I arrived at the gym and took a deep breath before going in. Burgh was waiting for me and a grin broke out when he saw me walk in.

"Thanks again for your help yesterday. My bug Pokémon are scurrying with excitement about getting to battle you. Let's get straight to it," he said leading me to a battle arena.
"The battle between Burgh the gym leader and the challenger will now commence. Three Pokémon each and only the challenge may use submissions. Begin!" The referee announced and Burgh grabbed a ball and threw it into the air.
"Whirlipede come out!" Burgh shouted and some kind of purple rolled up bug with magenta circles on it appeared. Like always, I grabbed my Pokedex and pointed it at it.

Whirlipede, the Curlipede Pokémon. Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies. I grabbed a ball from my belt and pressed the button and it became large in my hand.

"Swanna come on out!" I shouted and threw the ball into the air. Swanna appeared and flapped her wings as I caught the ball.
"The challenger may have the first move," the referee announced and I nodded.
"Swanna use Wing Attack," I ordered and Swanna's wings started glowing. Swanna flew into the air and headed straight towards Whirlipede.
"Whirlipede use Screech," Burgh said and a horrible sound came from Whirlipede and I had to block my ears. Swanna fell to the ground and slowly got up and flapped her wings. Great now she's seriously pissed off.

"Use Aerial Ace," I ordered and Swanna got back into the air and flew straight towards Whirlipede. Burgh didn't say anything and Whirlipede just sat there. What they hell was he doing? My eyes widened as I saw his plan.
"Swanna quickly dodge" I said at the same time as Burgh said "Use Poison Tail." Swanna dodged just in time as Whirlipede's tail tried to hit her. Swanna successfully landed Aerial Ace and Whirlipede fainted.

"Whirlipede is unable to battle, the win goes to Swanna," the referee announced.
"Whirlipede return," Burgh said and I looked at Swanna, she took a lot of damage from Screech.
"Swanna return and take a good rest," I said and Swanna returned to her Pokeball.
"Lenora told me you were Lucas Rowan's daughter. I believe it now because you saw through my little plan just then," Burgh said and then threw a Pokeball into the air.

"Dwebble come on out!" Burgh said and some weird orange little crab-like Pokémon with a rock on its back appeared.
Dwebble, the Rock Inn Pokémon. This Pokémon can easily melt holes in hard rocks with a liquid secreted from its mouth. My Pokedex said.
"Dewott come on out!" I shouted throwing the ball into the air and Dewott appeared.
"Dwebble use Smack Down," Burgh ordered but before Dwebble could even move Dewott was right in front of it.
"Dewott use Razor Shell" I ordered and Dewott grabbed it shells and hit Dwebble. Dewott jumped back to me and out of the way.

"Dwebble use Sand Attack!" Burgh said and the whole arena was filled sand. I couldn't see and neither could Dewott. Dwebble could attack Dewott anytime and he wouldn't know where. Suddenly an idea came to my head and I hoped it would work.
"Dewott go on your back and spin while using Water Gun," I ordered and Dewott did what I told him. Dwebble appeared out of nowhere but was hit with the Water Gun and flung back. When the sand cleared and Dewott stopped I saw Dwebble fainted and I sighed in relief.

"Dwebble is unable to battle, the win goes to Dewott," the referee announced and I high fived Dewott.
"Dwebble return," Burgh said and Dwebble disappeared into the ball.
"That was a very creative and impressive defensive move. I must say, you have some of Daisy's coordination in you," Burgh commented and I smiled.
"Dewott," Dewott said and I nodded.
"Ok let's do this," I said as Burgh's final Pokémon appeared.

"Leavanny let's go!" Burgh said and Levanny looked like a grass hopper to me. I grabbed my Pokedex and took a look.
Leavanny, the Nurturing Pokémon. Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves, using the cutters on its arms and sticky silk.

"Dewott use Water Gun," I ordered and Dewott shot water out of his mouth and it hit Leavanny.
"Yes," I cried out and then saw Leavanny didn't get affected by it one bit.
"You have got to be kidding me," I said and Burgh smiled.
"Leavanny use Razor Leaf," Burgh ordered and razor-sharp leaves hit Dewott and he fainted.
"Dewott is unable to battle, the win goes to Leavanny," the referee announced.
"Dewott return," I said and Dewott returned to his ball.

"You take a nice long rest little man," I said and kissed the ball and placed it back onto my belt. I took a deep breath and grabbed the last ball. Time to get serious.
"Pansear let's finish this," I shouted and threw the ball into the air. Pansear appeared and looked ready for battle.
"Pansear use Incinerate," I ordered and Pansear shot some fire at Leavanny.
"Leavanny use Protect," Burgh ordered and a green shield protected Leavanny from Pansear's flames.
"Oh you have got to be kidding me!" I swore.

"Pansear quickly use Lick," I ordered and Pansear quickly licked Leavanny. Leavanny became paralyzed and couldn't move.
"Leavanny use Struggle Bug," Burgh ordered Leavanny hit Pansear but Pansear wasn't affected by it at all.
"Pansear lets finish this with Flame Thrower," I ordered and huge flames came out of Pansear's mouth and surrounded Leavanny. Leavanny soon fainted and Burgh called it back.
"Leavanny is unable to battle, the win goes to the challenger," the referee announced and I hugged Pansear.

"We did it!" I cried out and Pansear cheered. Burgh came over with the Insect Badge and gave it to me.
"Congrats on a wonderful battle. You deserve it" Burgh said and I smiled.
"Thanks Burgh" I said.

"Good luck in Nimbasa City." He added and I left the gym and went to the Pokémon Center and got everyone healed and showed them the badge. I stocked up on supplies before leaving and heading to Route 4. When I got to Route 4 I saw it was a huge sand storm.

"Dewott, Riolu," I said looking at them and they knew what I meant. They returned to their balls and I bravely faced the sandstorm. I just hope I don't get sand in my mouth.

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Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon.