Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Battle Against Winona, Part 2
"Aerodactyl, use Stone Edge!"
At the beginning of the final battle, Gary took the initiative and gave orders to Aerodactyl.
As soon as Gary finished speaking, rocks appeared around Aerodactyl. Under its control, these rocks shot towards the opposing Shiny Swellow like cannonballs.
"Swellow, use Agility!"
Faced with the incoming Stone Edge attack, Shiny Swellow didn't sit still. It gently stretched its wings and used Agility. With its super-fast speed and agile body, it weaved through the rocks.
"Steel Wing!"
After quickly approaching Aerodactyl, Shiny Swellow followed Winona's command, used Steel Wing, and rushed towards Aerodactyl.
The wings, flashing with a metallic luster, aimed directly at Aerodactyl.
"Double Team!"
At the critical moment, Aerodactyl used Double Team, creating a clone to take the hit, allowing it to avoid the swift attack.
"What?"
Winona was shocked by Aerodactyl's quick reaction.
"It's our turn to counterattack, Aerodactyl, use Dragon Pulse!"
A white energy dragon burst from Aerodactyl's mouth, targeting Shiny Swellow.
"Double Team!"
Similarly, Winona instructed Shiny Swellow to use Double Team, allowing it to dodge the Dragon Pulse.
"Well done, Swellow!"
Seeing Shiny Swellow dodge in time, Winona couldn't help but cheer, a smile appearing on her face.
"What a pity, it was so close!"
Rosa, watching the battle, felt it was a pity that Aerodactyl's attack almost hit Shiny Swellow.
However, Gary remained composed. He knew that with Shiny Swellow's speed, it could easily dodge.
"Aerodactyl, use Agility to catch up!"
Seeing that long-range attacks weren't effective, Gary decisively chose to close the distance.
Aerodactyl, following Gary's order, stretched its wings and used Agility to chase after Shiny Swellow.
"We'll use Agility too!"
Facing the approaching Aerodactyl, Shiny Swellow also used Agility to maintain distance.
In the sky above the battlefield, Shiny Swellow flew ahead, with Gary's Aerodactyl in pursuit, creating a chase scene.
However, Aerodactyl's strength was superior, and it gradually closed the gap with Shiny Swellow.
As Aerodactyl was about to catch up, Winona seized the opportunity and shouted to her Shiny Swellow.
"Now, Swellow, use Brave Bird!"
Receiving Winona's command, Shiny Swellow, which had been flying, suddenly turned around using Brave Bird, rushing towards Aerodactyl with its body glowing white.
"I've been waiting for this."
Gary wasn't panicked by the situation; he seemed to have everything under control, as this was within his expectations.
"Aerodactyl, use Giga Impact!"
Aerodactyl, under Gary's command, used Giga Impact to meet the attacking Shiny Swellow.
With a "bang," Aerodactyl and Shiny Swellow collided in the air.
The result of the collision was as Gary expected. After clashing with the powerful Aerodactyl, Winona's Shiny Swellow couldn't withstand the impact and fell from the sky.
"Swellow has lost its ability to fight, Aerodactyl wins, and the final winner is Gary from Pallet Town!"
The referee stepped forward to check on Shiny Swellow, especially after seeing its lifeless eyes, and immediately announced the final result.
"NICE!"
Seeing Gary's victory, Rosa was happy for him and stood up, saying, "Since Gary's battle is over, it's my turn!"
With that, Rosa stood up and walked towards Gary's position.
After winning the gym challenge and recalling Aerodactyl, Gary began to leave the battlefield.
When he met Rosa, they both reached out and high-fived.
"Good luck, Rosa!"
"Don't worry, I will!"
After the high-five, Gary returned to the bench outside the venue, ready to watch the next battle between Rosa and Winona.
Rosa replaced Gary and became the next challenger of Fortree Gym Leader Winona.
"Let's go, Skarmory!"
"Let's win, Unfezant!"
After the referee announced the battle rules, the gym challenge between Rosa and Winona began.
After a long period of waiting and watching, in addition to Gary who had already won, Rosa and Hilda successfully defeated Winona with their outstanding strength and claimed victory.
"I really can't describe my luck today, is it good or bad?"
For Winona, who had lost three matches in a row, she looked at Gary, Rosa, and Hilda and smiled bitterly.
If she's lucky, she gets to meet such powerful challengers as Gary and his friends. If she's unlucky, she also meets Gary and his friends.
In short, Winona's feelings were mixed.
As for Winona's words, Gary and the others understood but didn't comment. Instead, they exchanged smiles.
"Okay, these are the Feather Badges from our Fortree Gym, proof of defeating me. Please accept them!"
Winona handed the three Feather Badges, resembling white wings, to Gary and the others.
"Thank you, Miss Winona."
After expressing their gratitude, Gary and the others accepted their badges.
"No, this is what you deserve."
Winona didn't accept their thanks but shook her head.
After the gym challenge ended, Gary and the others chatted with Winona for a while, then said their goodbyes and left Fortree Gym.
In this way, Gary, Rosa, and Hilda successfully defeated Winona, the Fortree Gym Leader, and earned their sixth badge.
"Just two more badges to get my ticket to the Ever Grande Conference!"
Rosa said with a smile as she walked back to the Pokémon Center, looking at the six badges in her badge case.
"Come on, Rosa!"
With that, Rosa didn't forget to encourage herself.
"Let's go, Rosa!"
Gary and Hilda, who were ahead, saw Rosa lagging behind, so they stopped and called out.
"Here I come!"
Responding, Rosa put away her badge case and hurried to catch up.
"Wait for me!"