Throughout the night, James kept having these weird dreams. He would dream that Team Meteor would steel his Pokemon and do some kind of experiments on them. And when he would try to get them back, he would have no choice but to battle them. But when in battle, they would PULSE evolve and become these hideous creatures. It was obvious that they were in pain from this forced evolution but they were being controlled for evil and James couldn’t even attempted to attack them. So every time he would lose and they would use his own Pokemon in PULSE form to kill him. In his last dream, he creamed for real and woke himself and Ame up.
Ame: What the- What’s going on?!
James: Oh my god! Oh my god! I’m… I’m still here… Those were just dreams.
Ame: James? Are you ok?
James: I am now. I was having these horrible dreams all night long.
Ame: Ohh. I’m sorry hun. What were they about?
James: Team Meteor kidnapped my Pokemon and made them evolve into that… PULSE form… I couldn’t hurt them so they’d make them…
Ame: It’s ok James. It’s ok. -hugs him-
James: -hugs her back- Wow… Seeing that PULSE Tangrowth yesterday must have really gotten into my head more than I thought.
Ame: It was definitely a scary sight to see. But hey. Try to focus on your Gym Battle today.
James: Yea… Yea. You’re right. What time is it even?
Ame: It’s 8 in the morning. We should get ready for the day.
James: Yea. I need to get my 2nd Gym Badge today.
Ame: That’s right sweetie! Just focus on that and you’ll surely win!
James smiled but on the inside he was still a little freaked out about his dreams. The 2 of them did their daily routine and got ready for their day. They then went up the stairs. Ame stayed behind the counter as James went on ahead of it and turned around facing her.
Ame: Alright. You ready hun?
James: As ready as I’ll ever be.
Ame: You’ll do fine hun. Don’t worry.
James: So how do I get to her Gym?
Ame: Ahh yes. I guess you don’t know where it is. Alright. Give me the Pokegear.
James: Ok. -hands Ame the Pokegear- Here you go.
Ame: -opens the map app- Alright. So remember where Obsidia Park is? From there, just keep going up. The Gym is in this ward called the Onyx Ward. It’s actually inside of the Onyx Trainer School. Just go inside, take a left and you’ll be in her arena. If I know her, she’ll have a class in the room with her so-
James: Wait. A class?
Ame: Yea. She teaches classes there. So whenever she has someone challenge her to a Gym Battle, she has her students study the battle and take notes.
James: Ohh. Great. Seems I’ll be having an audience for this battle then.
Ame: Don’t worry hun. You got this. Now good luck today. Come back here when you’re done ok?
James: Sure hun. Later.
The 2 leaned over the desk and kissed each other. James then turned around and exited the Grand Hall, starting his walk to the Onyx Trainer School. It didn’t take long for him to get to the Obsidia Park and then the Onyx Ward. Some people there were in the mood to battle which he accepted because that would get his Pokemon even stronger for the upcoming Gym Battle. James then finally made it to the entrance of the building. He looked at the structure.
It felt weird to him to have a Gym inside of a school but it felt right for Reborn. He took a deep breath and walked inside but who he was facing once inside didn’t make things feel better.
Fern: Well if it isn’t James.
James: Fern? What are you doing here?
Fern: A little birdie told me you were coming here.
James: Well yea. I’m gonna challenge your sister to a Gym Battle.
Fern: Well plans have changed.
James: What do you mean?
Fern: See James, I know you. You may have gotten lucky with beating me and defeating the 1st Gym Leader of Reborn, but let’s be real here. Julia isn’t that much of a challenge. Anyways, you don’t deserve to challenge her.
James: What?! Of course I do!
Fern: You may think you do but I know better and I know you don’t deserve to. You’re not good enough. But because I know you won’t leave on you’re own, I’ll just have to stop you. Trey, go tell the other kids to not let Ribbon in. Skye, go hit the switch for the gate.
Fern’s 2 lackey’s did as they were ordered to do. James was furious with what Fern was doing. He knew he deserved to challenge Florinia to a Gym Battle.
James: Fern, this is no time for games! Get out of the way!
Fern: No James. Maybe you don’t understand why I’m doing this.
James: I honestly don’t care the reason. This is unacceptable.
Fern: Well I’m gonna tell you anyways. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not like I’m trying to stick up for the Flobot. -slowly backs up- But it’s a matter of our family and our school’s pride.
Suddenly, a gate popped up from out of the ground, blocking James from being able to go any further in. He was getting even more furious now at what was happening.
Fern: And you’re not worthy. -leaves the area-
James: Fern? Fern! Get back here and get rid of this gate! Fern?! Ugh!
James banged on the gate trying to get someone’s attention but no 1 came. With no other choice, he exited the building and searched for another entrance. It didn’t take him long to find 1 but when he went to enter, a student stopped him.
OTS Student: Wait. Is your name James?
James: Yea. Why?
OTS Student: Ahh. You’re not allowed in.
James: Let me guess. 1 of Fern’s lackey’s?
OTS Student: Not his lackey. What Fern says goes in this school.
James: Look, I just came here for a Gym Battle. Just let me go.
OTS Student: Sorry dude but no entry. Not unless you think you can beat me in a battle. -chuckles-
James: -sighs- Fine. Let’s get this over with.
OTS Student: Wait. You’re gonna battle me?
James: Well it’s either that or I keep arguing with you and nothing happens.
OTS Student: Pfft. Fine. This is gonna be easy.
The 2 threw out their PokeBalls and the battle began. Luckily for James however, it didn’t take too long for him to defeat the boy. The 2 then returned their Pokemon back to their PokeBalls.
OTS Student: But… But that’s-
James: Can I go in now?
OTS Student: Whatever.
James: Good. Ohh. And you have better stuff to do than listen to what Fern says.
OTS Student: Maybe.
James walked into the doors and was amazed to see a healing center inside the building. He was relieved that he wouldn’t have to walk all the way back to Obsidia Ward just to heal his Pokemon. James started to his walk through the school to try to find a way to get to the place he was at before. But each time he would get a little further into the school, a student of the Onyx Trainer School would stop him and try to make him leave thanks to Fern. James was able to push through though and also make his Pokemon stronger. At last, he was where he was when Fern tried to stop him. He walked into the next room and standing in front of the door way which was to presumably go to the Gym Arena was Fern. Both of them got an annoyed look on their faces.
Fern: Of course. Those idiots can’t do anything right.
James: I got past your group of lackey’s Fern. Now let me through.
Fern: Look, James, I’m doing you a favor here.
James: Doing me a favor?
Fern: Yea. I mean you’re just a loser anyways. Don’t take that personally.
James: You know, maybe back in my past I was but right now… Well, I’m not 1 right now.
Fern: -chuckles- Once a loser, always a loser. Just listen. I am doing YOU a favor. By not letting you take on my sister and her humiliating you in our Gym, I’m helping you. But to top it off, you won’t even thank me!
James: Thank you?! Are you nuts?! If I can’t beat her, then that’s enough to show that I don’t deserve to face her.
Fern: I’m gonna give you a chance here. Just turn around, go home and give up.
James: No. I’m gonna keep going. So PLEASE move out of the way!
Fern: I figured you wouldn’t. Not smart enough to listen to me.
James: How about this? We battle. If you win, I’ll leave and if I win, I get to face your sister. Fair enough?
Fern: Psh. Fine. Have it your way. Don’t cry when you lose though.
The 2 grabbed their PokeBalls and threw them out to start the battle. This battle was way different from their 1st battle. James seemed to have an easier time defeating Fern. James was very happy with the results of the battle. Not only because of how fast he beat him but also that he’d finally be able to face Florinia. Fern returned his Pokemon back to their PokeBall. He was obviously annoyed with the outcome of the match.
James: Well I won the match. I get to face your sister now.
Fern: … You’re seriously infuriating James. I mean it. You know, I think I get it now. You think you’re SO fucking cool, just because you’re doing the whole Gym League thing huh?
James: I’m only doing this because I want an adventure. Not to feel cool or whatever.
Fern: You know what? No. 2 can play at this game.
James: What do you mean?
Fern: You’re not the only 1 that can take on the League. I’m gonna sign up myself and take on the Gym Leaders. If someone like you can do it, it’ll be easy for me. I should thank you James but I won’t. I’ve got things to do. Later loser!
Fern walked past James and then seemingly to the Grand Hall to sign up for the League. James face palmed out of annoyance. He also felt like he had gotten a headache from all of what just happened. But he was also excited that he’d finally be able to take on Florinia for his 2nd Gym Badge.
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