PART XXVII: Skyla
Tonight's battle music comes to us courtesy of
The Scorpions and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The song's like six minutes long, so feel free to play when your buffer is acceptable.
I mop up the rest of the odd trainers and do a little grinding before heading over to the Gym, nothing terribly exciting. The grinding, that is- the Gym itself, to quote Cedric Juniper, is "really out there." It situated inside the hanger, which is a little strange because there is no way they could park a plane in there. Here, I'll show you. This is what Mistralton Gym looks like from the outside.
The door's a little small for an airplane, but whateverOnce we get inside, however...
Note the ubiquitous traffic cones"What a good view," you might be thinking. "How did he get such a panoramic shot?" Well I'll show you how I got such a panoramic shot.
I thought Clay's OSHA compliance was bad, but this is ridiculous!Catch all that? Let me recap. This Gym is full of CANNONS that explode you ACROSS THE GYM to get to the next trainer- and the next cannon, of course. Now, there's plenty of human cannonballs in real life (well, maybe not
plenty, but enough for the concept to be familiar,) but they normally have the benefit of a big cushy airbag to land on. In Mistralton City, the only thing breaking your fall is the cold, hard steel floor (and in one memorable instance, the cold, hard steel wall.) Remember kids, tuck and roll!
In a way, it's brilliant. Not the cannons, those are don't make a lick of sense, but the rest of it ties together quite neatly. The door to the Gym is too small for an airplane because airplanes were never meant to be parked in here- it really isn't a hanger, it was built as a Gym. The crowded, multi-level ground floor is there to slow down intruders who don't use Flying types, and disorient regular challengers right before their next battle. The roof was purposely built high to accommodate the cannons and the Flying Pokemon. Really, this Gym isn't a hanger so much as it is an aviary.
It doesn't explain where they park the planes, but who has time to consider imponderables when there are Trainers to fight?
Urf, I think I might be getting airsick.
What do you think about the cannons? Isn't it great that you can experience how flying Pokemon feel?*
This is how Flying Pokemon feel
all the time? It would certainly explain the rampant fascism I've noticed.
Next experience the feeling of losing a Pokemon battle!*
Not bloody likely.
[Pas du tout probable!]
Remember! You can enter the cannons from any side!
I could enter from any side I pleased if these accursed traffic cones weren't in the way!
*Lumiere learned
Inferno!*
Alright, now we're cookin' with gas!
I became a pilot, making the dream of my younger days a reality... the weight is quite comfortable.*
Surely you can't be serious, special guest
Kareem Abdul Jabbar? There's only one airplane in all of Unova, and Skyla flies it!
Of course I'm serious, and don't call me Shirley.
[You may be serious, but you should've stuck with basketball.]
Nice work, Marvin.
*Dewott is evolving!*
*Dewott evolved into Samurott!*
Marvin! You... don't look anything like you did when we started this thing. And I'm just fine with that! Nice mustache.
Wait, he evolved a SWORD? He's not even bipedal anymore!
Congratulations on your Samurott!
Gah! Oh hey, we're here.
Hee hee! I've been waiting for you. Did you enjoy flying with the help of the Mistralton Gym cannons? They're my pride and joy!*
They're something, alright. But enough chit-chat, I've got places to go, Gyms to challenge, terrorists to disperse, you get the picture. Countess Skyla of Mistralton Gym, I, Sir Monk of Nuvema Town, bearer of-
Hello Pokemon fans, and welcome to another exciting edition of Unovan Idol!
YOU! I'LL KILL YOU FOR YOUR SLANDER!
Killing an old fat white guy won't do your credibility much good, silly billy.
But it would make
me feel better.
Monk faces a stern test in Mistralton Gym. He lost two partners in Chargestone Cave to a powerful Flying Type, and will have to work to ensure the same fate doesn't befall the rest of his team here!
Oh balls, you aren't going to Acrobatics spam me, are you?
Hee hee!
Replacing the fallen is a young Litwick named Lumiere, whose powerful attacks really figure to shine bright tonight! A Cofagrigus known as Teddy will complete the ghostly duo, lending a high Defense to resist the overwhelming Attack Skyla's Flying pokemon are known for!
Come on, how can you know what mons I'm going to use? At least tell me what
she's going to spring on me!
Well that wouldn't be any fun!
Whatever, you ready to dance?
When I think about a match with a fabulous trainer like you, it's like I'm walking on air!* Go, Swoobat!
[The bitch is hungry, she needs to tell!]
Sweet Mew, Woobat's nose turned into a little heart? And I don't even want to know what's up with that face-hugger alien tail thing it evolved.
[Lui donner pouces et le nourrir sa puits!]
*INFERNO* [Gah!]
*Assurance* Uh oh, Monk better step carefully! His Ghost-based assault won't last long against the Dark Type!
Another Inferno should do it. Just need a little luck to hit...
[Qui a besoin de chance quand vous avez des compétence?]
*INFERNO* *KO*
No! Get out there, Swanna!
[Here I am!]
Straight to the big guns, huh? I'm guessing that's an evolved Ducklett- I'm not sure what a bird needs with a bra, and the Princess Leia look went out of style ages ago, but I'm digging the whole "Ugly Duckling" connection. Very clever.
Who are you
talking to, anyway?
Doesn't matter! Get out there, Teddy!
[BRAAAAAAAGHAAAAAAA!]
That, uh, doesn't sound like singing.
*Aerial Ace* *pitifully small amount of damage*
But it's music to my ears anyway. Here, Curse it and have some MooMilk.
*Curse* [Uh oh.]
*Aerial Ace* *Bubblebeam* *Bubblebeam* *Aerial Ace* *KO*
Grrr. It's up to you, Unfezant!
Unfezant? How pedestrian. Teddy, second verse, same as the first.
He's licking his lips, he's ready to win!
*MooMilk*
*Curse* *MooMilk*
*Air Slash* *Air Slash* *Air Slash* *Air Slash* *KO*
And it's over! Monk has defeated Skyla to gain his sixth Gym Badge! Only two more to go, and he'll be eligible to face the Elite Four! Monk has dominated in his last few outings, but the stiffest challenge is yet to come! You won't want to miss it next time, on Unovan Idol!
Seriously, when are you guys going to start using more than three mons against me? I know you're supposed to play down to my level to make it a fair challenge, but this is just embarrassing.
You're an amazing Pokemon Trainer. My Pokemon and I are happy because for the first time in a while, we could fight with our full strength. This is an official League Gym Badge. I think it will look good on you.*
Hey, get off me! I have a case for those!
Actually, this one looks pretty sweet. I'd wear it Wow, hot stuff!*
Ow. I think you jabbed me with the pin, there.
As thanks for a Pokemon battle that made me very happy, I want you to have this TM.*
...Acrobatics? ACROBATICS!?! SWEET MEW, A USEFUL TM! Himmler, let's get you out here... and...
*Unfezant is unable to learn Acrobatics! Select another Pokemon.*
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
By the way, when I flew over Twist Mountain on the way to Icirrus City... Team Plasma- is that the name? Anyway, they were heading for the city. What kind of people are they?*
...what. WHAT. HOW CAN YOU NOT KNOW THIS!?! They've been in the news for months! They just had a whole shebang in Driftveil, for Mew's sake!
We don't get TV out here.
...you know, that actually explains why everyone here was so nice to me. Well, let me give you a crash course- Team Plasma wants to free all Pokemon, and they're doing this by running around stealing things from museums, mugging small children, and generally being a nuisance. So if they're descending on Icirrus City, that means its up to me to save the day. Again. Because you Gym Leaders are USELESS! Monk out!
NEXT TIME: Uh, I dunno, I actually haven't played that far yet. But it'll probably have Team Plasma being Plasbad in it, so stay tuned!
Suggestions, Comments, Criticism welcome as always.
Nuvema Town- "Marvin", Oshawott
Route 1- XXX
Accumula Town- ??
Route 2- "Pompey", Lillipup 6-12
Striaton City- ??
Dreamyard- "Mojo Jojo", Pansear 10-12
Route 3- "Timon", Patrat 8-15
Wellspring Cave- "Cletus", Woobat 11-14
Nacrene City- ??
Pinwheel Forest- "Heinrich", Pidove 12-30
Castelia City- ??
Route 4- "Urkel", Scraggy
Desert Resort- "Gustave", Sandile
Nimbasa City- ??
Route 5- "Miho", Gothita 19-25
Route 16- "Oscar", Trubbish 19-27
Relic Castle- "Teddy", Yamask
Lostlorn Forest- "Himmler", Tranquill
Driftveil Drawbridge- "Dewey", Ducklett
Driftveil City- ??
Cold Storage- "Pompey II", Herdier
Route 6- "Bambina", Deerling, 22-22
Chargestone Cave- XXX
Route 7- "Charlie", Watchog
Celestial Tower- "Lumiere", Litwick
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