With a mix of emotions still lingering in the air, I decided to shift the focus to the upcoming gym battle. I opened my Prisma device and checked the location of the gym. Cortondo was a bustling city with a vibrant atmosphere, and the gym was located at the heart of it.
"Alright, everyone. Let's head to Cortondo for the gym battle. Clive is already waiting for us there," I announced, trying to infuse so excitent into the atmosphere.
I had taken so ti to talk to my Pokémon before the girls and I left Prisma. They were all excited for the upcoming fight. I would be lying if I said I wasn't as well. Once I was done talking with the ones that would be on my team, Lusamine, Joy, Nemona, and I returned to Paldea, outside Jolene's house.
Once we got back inside, everyone seed ready to go.
"I think that everything is ready, but we are going to have to call two taxis," Jolene inford , and I nodded.
Tallia, seeming full of energy this morning, grinned. "I can't wait to see what kind of Pokémon Katy uses. This will be a great test for your team!"
I returned her smile. "I am excited, but also a little nervous. This is my first gym battle," I said, thinking about when I was a kid, before the accident.
I had always dread of being a Pokémon trainer, but what kid didn't? Now I was a trainer, but things had not turned out the way I had planned. My Pokémon were people to , and I was still having a hard ti convincing myself to let them battle.
Sure, they were Pokémon, but were they still at this point? Would I stop them if they wanted to fight?
"You seem like you got a lot going on up here," Dulse said, pointing to his head as he walked over to .
"Yeah, I am surprised it isn't running out my ears at this point," I sighed, and Dulse laughed.
"You have more going on than I could manage, or would want to!" He said, and I nodded.
"I fully agree with you, but here we are, and my problems and worries are only compounding," I said, and Dulse patted my shoulder.
"I am sure Captain told you that ti is not your friend right now, but just rember that we are here to protect you," Dulse reassured , but I turned to look into his eyes.
"But who protects you guys?" I asked, and Dulse sighed.
"We are trained for this. Each of us knows that stepping through an Ultra Space Wormhole can be a one-way trip. We are all prepared for the worst," Dulse explained, leaving a heavy feeling in the air.
I nodded, understanding the gravity of their mission. The Ultra Recon Squad mbers were risking their lives to protect not only their world but multiple tilines. It was a sacrifice that weighed heavily on each of them.
"Thank you for being here, Dulse. I appreciate your dedication and bravery. We'll face whatever cos together," I said, grateful for their support.
Dulse gave a small smile. "It's not just duty; it's also about making a difference. Each ti I step into a different tiline and see the bright light in the sky, I am reminded why we fight."
"Enough of this sad talk!" Soliera declared as she ca over, pushing Dulse out of the way, and grabbing my shoulders. "Don't worry about us, and focus on the fight!"
"The first taxi is here!" Jolene called, and I nodded.
"Alright... I guess Joy, Lusamine and Nemona can just go back to Prisma... How are we going to do this?" I mused as I looked between the remaining five.
I personally would like to stick with the recon mbers, but three per taxi was the max. I could send them by themselves, but I had to put so faith in them at so point. Thankfully, Jolene was on the case.
"You can fly with Dulse and Zossie, and Soliera can ride with us," Jolene declared, coming over to pull Soliera from . "I think we should get to know each other a little better!"
While I wasn't excited to share a taxi with Zossie, Jolene made a good point. While I still wasn't sure about Soliera, Jolene could probe her and learn more than I could ever. Tallia would also be with them.
"Alright," I said and waved for the two recon squad mbers to follow as Joy, Lusamine, and Nemona disappeared in flashes of light.
Once the three of us got outside, my favorite driver was waiting for .
"Interesting bunch you got with you this ti! Always a new girl!" Larry laughed, making Zossie turn on .
"See?! You are a womanizer!" Zossie snapped at , but Dulse just opened the door to the taxi and pushed her inside before getting in himself.
I sighed and walked around to the other side, putting my hand on the door handle, and bracing myself for the ride. Of course I would have to sit beside her the whole ride there. What had I done to deserve this awkwardness?
"You're touching !" Zossie growled, but that was the sa ti the taxi lifted up. "Wait! I am not ready!"
"Sorry miss! Get your belts on! Today's ride should be gentle!" Larry laughed as Zossie scrambled to fasten her safety belt. “Should be, is the key!”
Watching her, Dulse laughed. "You should be a little nicer to the guy. We both know you don't like heights, so be thankful he took the outside seat."
"Shut up, Dulse! You don't have to tell everyone!" Zossie snapped, but then suddenly grabbed as the taxi shook violently.
As the taxi soared through the skies, Zossie's grip on tightened, and her expression shifted from irritation to genuine fear. The turbulence seed to catch her off guard, and I couldn't help but chuckle, earning a glare from her.
"Dulse, do sothing about this!" Zossie demanded, and Dulse leaned over, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.
"Relax, Zossie. Larry is an experienced pilot. We'll reach our destination safely," Dulse assured her, but Zossie remained tense.
I decided to ease the tension a bit, trying to distract her from the fear of flying. "So, Zossie, what kind of Pokémon do you like? Any favorites?"
Zossie shot a skeptical look but eventually answered, "I prefer cute Pokémon."
As if on command, there was a puff of smoke, and a strange small purple Pokémon appeared, falling into Zossie's Lap. She suddenly let go of and hugged the little Pokémon. "Poipole!"
"Poi, Poi!" The little Pokémon squealed, cuddling into Zossie who did the sa. It was like a night and day switch.
"She isn't normally this grouchy," Dulse laughed, and Zossie shot him a death glare, but Dulse shook his head. "That look doesn't suit you, and Landon clearly isn't as bad as you make him out to be."
"You would say that! You wish you had won like that drooling over you!" Zossie retorted, but her Poipole pulled free from her grip to float in my face. "What are you doing?! Leave poor Poipole alone! I know what you do to cute Pokémon!"
I just gave her a sideways look. The truth always cut the deepest, but this girl coated her words in salt. I probably deserved that comnt, but the Pokémon's interest in was not my fault!
[The Poipole is interested in you because she doesn't have a master.]
"Isn't this your Pokémon?" I asked with a frown, and Zossie turned away.
"No, Poipole just follows everywhere. Sotis she listens, but most of the ti she does what she wants," Zossie sighed but then glared at . "But that doesn't an you should catch her! You will change her, and then she won't be the sa! I have seen what happens when you catch a Pokémon, and how they change!"
Dulse let out a long sigh. "Zossie, enough. While I do understand why you are mad, Landon isn't to bla. He isn't running around catching random Pokémon, or using them against their will. We have already confird this, so you need to drop it."
"But-"
"No, drop it. Get to know him first before you make so many wild accusations. You never know what the future holds, and one day you might need to rely on him," Dulse said in a serious voice, deflating Zossie.
I didn't like the implications Dulse was making. It almost felt like he knew sothing bad was going to happen. He probably wasn't wrong, but that only ant I had to work harder at getting stronger.
The taxi ride continued with a tense atmosphere. Zossie remained quiet, hugging Poipole, while Dulse and I exchanged occasional glances. The turbulence eventually settled, and Cortondo ca into view.
As the taxi descended, Zossie released her grip on Poipole, and the small Pokémon happily floated around her. The tension in the air seed to lift, and Zossie's stern expression softened.
"Looks like we've arrived," Larry announced as the taxi touched down. The door opened, and we stepped out onto the bustling streets of Cortondo.
Cortondo was a town full of life, with vibrant colors, buildings, and a variety of people bustling about. The gym stood tall in the center, a beacon for trainers seeking challenges. As we approached the gym, Clive greeted us with a wide grin.
"Welco, welco! Ready for your gym battle, Landon?" Clive asked, his enthusiasm infectious.
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