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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
As {{Ash}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Iris}} depart from the [[Battle Subway]], Ash is eager to finally challenge the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Nimbasa City]]. As they arrive at the [[Nimbasa Gym]], {{an|Bianca}} runs in from out of nowhere and | As {{Ash}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Iris}} depart from the [[Battle Subway]], Ash is eager to finally challenge the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Nimbasa City]]. As they arrive at the [[Nimbasa Gym]], {{an|Bianca}} runs in from out of nowhere and knocks Ash into a nearby fountain. Bianca has also arrived to challenge the Gym Leader, a well-known model in [[Unova]], [[Elesa]]. Unfortunately as they approach the doors, the Gym isn’t open. A notice nearby says that Elesa is in a Fashion Show at the moment. Rather than just stand outside Ash, Cilan, Iris, and Bianca decide to go see her show. At the show Elesa struts down the runway in the latest Unova fashion. While everyone is amazed by her beauty, Elesa notices {{AP|Pikachu}} in the crowd and jumps down to see him. She gleefully looks at Pikachu stating it's the first time she's seen a real one in person. Ash and friends introduce themselves to her, and Bianca and Ash announce that they wish to battle her for the {{Badge|Bolt}}, which Elesa accepts. | ||
Ash and {{ashfr}} return to the Gym, now open. After riding a | Later Ash and {{ashfr}} return to the Gym, now open. After riding a rollercoaster to enter the Gym battlefield where Elesa welcomes everyone. She decides to battle Bianca first since she reserved her battle beforehand. Elesa tells Bianca that someone has been waiting for her. As a pair of doors open, and [[Bianca's father]] walks in, having arrived at Nimbasa to bring Bianca back [[Nuvema Town|home]] but Bianca doesn't want to go back yet. Elesa suggests that Bianca should battle her to show how much she's grown since she started. However her father tells her that if she loses to Elesa, she must return home, which she accepts, much to Ash's surprise. Without any further delay, Elesa guides Bianca to the field while her father, Ash, Cilan, and Iris head to the sidelines to watch the battle. The [[Battle judge|referee]] announces that the battle will be a three-on-three match. | ||
Elesa sends out a {{p|Zebstrika}}. Bianca sends out her newest Pokémon, a {{p|Shelmet}}, which Ash promptly checks with his Pokédex. Bianca starts off the battle by having Shelmet use {{m|Acid}}, but Zebstrika dodges. Shelmet then fires multiple {{m|Energy Ball}}s but Zebstrika's speed allows it to dodge all of them. Elesa commands Zebstrika to use {{m|Flame Charge}} which hits Shelmet. Zebstrika finishes Shelmet with a {{m|Double Kick}}. Bianca | Elesa sends out a {{p|Zebstrika}}. Bianca sends out her newest Pokémon, a {{p|Shelmet}}, which Ash promptly checks with his [[Pokédex]]. Bianca starts off the battle by having Shelmet use {{m|Acid}}, but Zebstrika dodges. Shelmet then fires multiple {{m|Energy Ball}}s but Zebstrika's speed allows it to dodge all of them. Elesa commands Zebstrika to use {{m|Flame Charge}} which hits Shelmet. Zebstrika finishes Shelmet with a {{m|Double Kick}}. Next Bianca chooses {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}}. She starts off with a {{m|Double Slap}} followed by {{m|Swift}} but Zebstrika evades. Zebstrika, once again, unleashes a Flame Charge which knocks Minccino down. Minccino stands back and uses {{m|Hyper Voice}} which manages to hit Zebstrika. However Zebstrika uses Flame Charge to escape and lands a Double Kick, knocking out Minccino. | ||
Down to her last Pokémon, Bianca sends out her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Pignite starts off with a {{m|Flamethrower}} | Down to her last Pokémon, Bianca sends out her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Pignite starts off with a {{m|Flamethrower}}. Zebstrika dodges then tries to attack Pignite with a Double Kick, which Pignite evades. Pignite uses a Flame Charge of his own which manages to knock Zebstrika down to the ground. Pignite follows up with a Flamethrower but Zebstrika uses its Flame Charge, cutting through the flames and knocking Pignite to the floor. Zebstrika tries to Double Kick, but Pignite leaps up and lands a {{m|Heat Crash}} attack on his opponent. Pignite uses Flamethrower again and Zebstrika counters it again with Flame Charge. Elesa decides to wrap up the match and has Zebstrika use {{m|Wild Charge}} which, after an explosive hit, knocks out Pignite. Bianca has lost the match. | ||
Ash, Cilan, and Iris are saddened by the result, knowing that Bianca would have to return home now. Outside of the Gym, Bianca's father praises his daughter for doing her best, but still plans on taking her home. Bianca still doesn't want to go home despite the promise. Bianca calls out her Shelmet to make sure it's okay. Iris gives it some medicine. Elesa exits the Gym and invites all of them to go to the Pokémon Center first to heal their Pokémon. After lunch, Bianca's father decides it's time to return home, but Ash tries to stand up for Bianca. Bianca's father reminds him about the recent Pokémon thefts. Worried that such misfortunes may fall upon Bianca, he wants her to wait until she is a little older and a little calmer. Bianca's father begins to leave but Iris and Cilan tell Ash to challenge Bianca's | Ash, Cilan, and Iris are saddened by the result, knowing that Bianca would have to return home now. Outside of the Gym, Bianca's father praises his daughter for doing her best, but still plans on taking her home. Bianca still doesn't want to go home despite the promise. Bianca calls out her Shelmet to make sure it's okay. Iris gives it some medicine. Elesa exits the Gym and invites all of them to go to the [[Pokémon Center]] first to heal their Pokémon. After lunch, Bianca's father decides it's time to return home, but Ash tries to stand up for Bianca. Bianca's father reminds him about the [[BW047|recent Pokémon Center thefts]], where Bianca's Pokémon were also stolen by {{TRT}}. Worried that such misfortunes may fall upon Bianca, he wants her to wait until she is a little older and a little calmer. Bianca's father begins to leave but Iris and Cilan tell Ash to challenge Bianca's father to a Pokémon battle. If he wins Bianca can continue to travel. However if Ash loses, he must return to [[Pallet Town]]. Despite the extreme wager, Ash accepts. | ||
Elesa referees the match, making it a one-on-one battle. Bianca's | Elesa referees the match, making it a one-on-one battle. Bianca's father admits that Ash has guts, then changes into his battle suit, revealing that in the past he was referred as the "Red Meteor" when he traveled as a Trainer. He calls out his "Red Flash", a {{a|Zen Mode}} {{p|Darmanitan}}. Suddenly {{AP|Oshawott}} pops out of his {{i|Poké Ball}} to battle which Ash happily agrees. Darmanitan disengages its Zen Mode and starts off the battle by using Flamethrower which hits Oshawott. Oshawott uses {{m|Water Gun}} but Darmanitan dodges. Oshawott tries to {{m|Tackle}} Darmanitan, but it counters with {{m|Fire Punch}}. Oshawott uses {{m|Razor Shell}} but Darmanitan dodges. Oshawott uses {{m|Aqua Jet}}, flying past Darmanitan’s counter Fire Punch, and lands a hit. Darmanitan uses multiple Fire Punches which, after a few misses, manage to hit Oshawott. Oshawott is tired; Bianca doesn't want to see anymore. She tells Ash that he doesn't have to risk going back home to fight for her to continue traveling. Bianca's father asks why Ash is fighting for her despite the huge risk. Ash tells him that Bianca is his friend. Ash, Iris, and Cilan tell him about all of the times they've crossed paths during their journeys and how important she is to them now as their friend. Bianca's father smiles and decides to wrap up the battle. He orders Darmanitan to use {{m|Flare Blitz}} while Ash has Oshawott use Aqua Jet. After the two attacks collide and the steam disperses, Darmanitan is standing just fine but Oshawott is knocked out. Despite Ash losing the match, Bianca's father seems to have had a change of heart and tells Ash that he doesn't need to return to [[Kanto]]. By battling Ash, Bianca's father remembers when he used to travel around. He encourages Ash to continue to grow stronger. Most importantly he approaches his daughter and tells her it's okay for her to continue her journey through [[Unova]] as long as she has friends like Ash, Iris, and Cilan. Bianca promptly thanks her father and hugs him. | ||
Bianca decides that she'll get stronger, so she gives her last goodbyes before running off to [[Desert Resort]] to train further. Iris notices that Bianca has left her bag behind, and Bianca's father grabs her bag and leaves to give it to her. Ash, Iris, and Cilan are all relieved that Bianca is able to travel. Elesa approaches Ash and promises to battle him [[BW050|tomorrow]] for her Gym Badge, which Ash looks forward to doing. | |||
Bianca decides that she'll get stronger so she | |||
==Major events== | ==Major events== |
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