A battle naturally had to include Ash.
The hot-blooded youth heard there was going to be a fight and hurriedly raised his right hand, hopping back and forth like a Passimian while chewing on a skewer to catch everyone's attention.
"Count me in! Count me in!"
Pikachu jumped along with him, cheeks stuffed full and utterly delighted.
Brock laughed. "Then I'll join in too."
Lillie hadn't planned to participate, but Shiny Nihilego used a tentacle to lift her pale arm.
When everyone looked her way, she blushed and said, "If that's okay..."
And so.
Baimu ended up with five opponents.
They should have paired off, but everyone believed the capable ought to do more. Since he was stronger, they naturally all wanted to battle him.
"A water arena is my home turf!"
Misty called out brightly, "It's a deal! If I win, Milotic gets to sleep with me tonight!"
As a fervent Water-type Pokémon fan, she had fallen captive to Shiny Milotic the moment she saw its breathtaking beauty.
How could there be such an adorable, beautiful Water-type Pokémon?
And yet this Pokémon wasn't hers.
Burning jealousy filled Misty with fighting spirit. She had to win, then spend the night hugging that sleek Milotic!
If she lost?
She would hand over a Badge, of course.
"Win first, then we'll talk."
Baimu chuckled.
Dreaming already? It's only six.
The two headed toward the sea so the battle's shockwaves wouldn't overturn the barbecue grill, whose coals were still burning.
When the surging tide reached their ankles, Misty stopped first.
Unable to wait any longer, she threw her ball.
"Go, my darling!"
The Poké Ball flew up.
Bang!
A massive Gyarados leaped out of the white light, spraying spit as it roared!
"Roar—!!"
It seemed that after gaining Mega Evolution, Gyarados had become