Sunset was face to Ramos, ready to take on him. Sunlight, him, was spectating, with on his sides Incineroar.

“The rules of this fight are the following, said the referee. 3 pokemons for each trainers. The battle end when the 3 pokemons of either the Challenger or the Gym leader are K.O. The battle will begin....Now!! Send your first pokemon!!!”

“Alright, Kadabra, said Sunset, I choose you!!”

“In that case, I choose you, Ludicolo!!!”

Sunlight was stumped to see that Ramos didn’t sent Meganium. Sunset, her, was also shook because the strategy she had planned was now useless.

“He he he, said Ramos. Did you think that i was going to use the same strategy twice in a row?”

“In that case, i guess i’ll have to improvise, she said. Alright, Kadabra, Use Psyko!!!”

Ludicolo is suddenly lift in the air and thrown violently on the ground.

“Ludicolo, use Rain Dance!!” Said Ramos.

Ludicolo get up and begin to dance, which make rain appear on the battlefield.

“Rain? Oh great, said Sunlight. Cinder, can you told me why Ludicolo used that move?”

“Hum, Ludicolo is a Plant/Water type pokemon. He have two potential abilities: The first, which he learn naturally, is called «Swift Swim», this ability raise the speed of a pokemon during rain. Another of the abilities this pokemon possess could be
«Rain Dish», which restore by a little amount of health the pokemon with this ability.”

Ramos look at Sunlight and his Motisma-Dex.

“Hum, if you want to know, my Ludicolo have the ability «Swift Swim», said Ramos. Now, use Teeter Dance!!”

Ludicolo dance again, but differently, after a little moment, Kadabra is confused.

“Kadabra!! Are you fine? Asked Sunset. What happen to you?!”

“Alright, Ludicolo, now, use Hydro Pump!!!” said Ramos

Ludicolo spit a huge blast of water from his mouth in direction of Kadabra.

“Kababra, use Teleport!!!” said Sunset.

Kadabra, confused, instead use Psychic, which have for effect to deflect the water blast in direction of Sunlight, (who dodge it, fortunately). Sunset look at Kababra, furious.

“Kadabra!! She yelled. Why did you do that!!? I told you to use Teleport!! Not Psychic!!”

“Sunset, said Sunlight. Can’t you see Kadabra is confused?!”

“Confused?” she said.

“Remember Teeter Dance? Said Ramos. My Ludicolo used this move to confuse Kadabra...”

“Stay focused Sunset!!!” said Sunlight to her.

Sunset try to calm down and breathe deeply, she suddenly feel a powerful psychic energy flowing trough her.

“Come back, Kadabra, said Sunset. I send you, Gardevoir!!!”

Gardevoir appear on the battlefield and stare at Ludicolo.

“Gardevoir, use Shadow Ball!!” said Sunset.

The pokemon throw a ball make of dark energy to Ludicolo, who can’t dodge it in time.

“What? Thought Ramos. Her Gardevoir can’t be faster than Ludicolo!! Except... If he possess «Swift Swim». Hum, i get it!! Gardevoir possess the ability «Trace». This ability allow the pokemon to copy the ability of another pokemon...Well played, Sunset Shimmer...”

“Gardevoir, use Attract!!” said Sunset.

Gardevoir seduce the Ludicolo by sending magic floating hearts at him. Sunlight hide a smile and Ramos lost his one.

“Ludicolo, said Ramos, use Metronome!!”

Ludicolo dance with his hands in front of him moving left to right.

“What is he doing?” asked Sunset.

“Stay on your guards, Sunset, yelled Sunlight. By using Metronome, Ludicolo’s next attack will be unpredictable!!!”

Ludicolo stop dancing and look at Gardevoir. He rush in her direction, head first.

“Oh, said Cinder 2.0, he is using Head Smash!!!”

Ludicolo hit Gardevoir violently, knocking her to the end of the field. Then, Ludicolo cry of pain and faint from the recoil.

“Double K.O!!” said the referee.

Each trainer return their pokemons in their ball and stare at each other.

“Alright, let’s pass to the next part, said Ramos. I send you, Leavanny!!”

“In that case, i send you, Kadabra!!” said Sunset.

“Leavanny, use Sunny Day!!!” said the Gym Leader.

“Really? Said Sunset. First, Rain Dance, and now, Sunny Day?”

“He he he, said Ramos, Leavanny have the ability «Chlorophyll», which boost the speed when Sunny Day is active”

“Oh, great, said Sunset. Please, Kabadra, tell me you have something super effective against a Grass Type?”

Kadabra close his eyes and analyze every single attack he can learn. Meanwhile, Leavanny attack with a powerful Bug Buzz who hurt Kababra Badly. She then use X-Scissors multiple times, But Kadabra, wanting to make up for his ridiculous performance against Ludicolo, hold on. Suddenly, he open the eyes, set his fists on fire and punch Leavanny multiple times. Then, Kadabra give her the final blow and put Leavanny K.O. Ramos is shocked. Kadabra look at Sunset and make a thumb-up before falling on the ground, exhausted.

“That was Fire Punch!! Said Sunlight. Guess you didn’t see that one coming, Ramos!!”

“And for the actual situation, said Cinder 2.0, Fire Punch’s power was higher due to Sunny Day, plus the fact Leavanny is very weak against the Fire type. That was a smart move from Kababra!!”

“Wow, really? Said Sunset to Kadabra. Good job, i am proud of you. You can rest now.”

Both trainer hold the ball containing their last Pokemon. Sunlight knew that Sunset was going to use Gallade and was sure that Ramos will use his Venusaur.

“I send you, Gallade!!” she said.

“This is your time to shine, Sceptile!!” said Ramos.

Sunlight is surprised by that move from the Gym Leader.

“Sceptile, Listen to the call of the wild, feel the energy of the dragons, said Ramos, revealing his Keystone. Mega-Evolve!!!”

Jungko start to Mega-evolve, at the total surprise of Sunlight. Then, his transformation end and reveal his Mega-form.

“Gallade, let’s do this!! Said Sunset. I count on you!! Mega-Evolve!!!”

Gallade turn into his mega-form in a few seconds.

“I see, said Ramos. That will be a fight against 2 mega-evolved pokemons then.”

“Gallade!! Use Sword Dance!!” said the young woman.

“Sceptile, use also Sword Dance!!!” said Ramos

The 2 pokemons pass a few seconds to charge their power, then pass to the attack!!

“Use X-Scissors!!” said the two trainers at the same time, to their pokemons

Both of their attacks clashes violently against each other and the 2 pokemons get knocked back.

“Use Night Slash, Gallade!!” said Sunset.

“Use Leaf Blade!!!” said Ramos.

This time, both of the attacks hit their target.

“Use Psycho Cut!!!” said Sunset.

“Strike back with Leaf Storm!!” said Ramos.

The two attacks clashes violently, but obviously, Leaf Storm is stronger and pass Psycho-Cut to hit Gallade. But the Psychic/Figthing type pokemon get up fast and counter with a powerful X-Scissors.

“You can do it, Sceptile, said Ramos. Use Leaf Blade!!!”

“Use X-Scissors once more, Gallade!!” said Sunset.

The battle was so intense that Sunlight even prepared a bucket of Pop-Corn a few minutes ago, that he was eating while watching. The battle continue for minutes, with each of the two pokemons delivering hits consecutively.

“Okay, time to end this battle, said Ramos, Jungko. Put all your energy and use Leaf Storm!!!”

“Gallade, Focus all your energy and make the most powerful Psycho Cut you can!!”

The 2 pokemons unleash their attacks and like the last time, both collide. Then, Psycho Cut break trough Leaf Storm and hit Sceptile. An explosion then happen. The smoke fade away and reveal Sceptile unconscious on the ground, returned to normal.

“Sceptile is K.O!! Said the referee. Sunset Shimmer is the winner!!!”

Sunlight take Sunset in his arm and congratulate her. She blush a little, surprised, and smile.

“You were awesome!! Said Sunlight. Not gonna lie, that battle was captivating!!”

Sunlight stop hugging Sunset and walk back to let Ramos give her the Grass Badge.

“Congratulation, young girl, he said. I’ve rarely seen female trainers with such talent and passion. That was a memorable battle, and this is with honor that i give you this badge, Sunset Shimmer”

Ramos give to her the Grass Badge, that she add to her collection. She then look at Sunlight with a proud face, and this one smile back to her.

“I hope that we will meet again, said the Gym Leader. Oh, and Sunlight, have this!!”

Ramos give to Sunlight Blaze a strange rock, surprisingly warm.

“Give this to you Ninetails, he said. This is an object called Heat Rock and it have for effect to make Sunny Day last longer when hold by the pokemon using this attack.”

“Thank you, Ramos, said Sunlight. I also hope to see you again!!”

Then, the two siblings leave the gym and head in direction of the Pokemon Center. Then, when the night come, they rent two rooms in an hostel. The next day, they meet each other at the exit of the town.

“Where do we go next?” she asked to him.

“Let’s head in direction of Snowbelle, he said. I have hear their Gym Leader is an Ice type specialist. After that, we will head to Laverre City, then Anistar City to finally end our trip at Lumiose City. Have you questions?”

“That seem fine to me, she answered. But to be honest, i wanted to return to Lumiose first because i want to buy new clothes!!”

“Why? Asked Sunlight. You are already beautiful in your current outfit!”

That make Sunset blush a lot. She look in another direction to avoid showing it to him.

“I just want an outfit as cool as yours...” she answered.

“Hum, he said. I imagine i can make you one...”

“Wait, like that?” she asked.

“Yes, like that, he answered. The only thing you will have to do is to buy the stuff in order to make your outfit.”

“Hum, seem fine for me, she said. Just let me draw what i want it to look like”

“Fine, you’ll do that while walking, he said. We have a long way to do before Snowbelle City!!”

“Wait, not so fast, Sunlight, wait for me!!” she said. Running after him