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Bab 189: EPISODE 190: Fighting Against Yourself!

Finally, after walking through five frosty routes, we've finally arrived at Glacevelt City. Only a little information is known about the place. No one can come inside except for trainers and citizens. Due to this fact, Glacevelt city remains as the most mysterious city in the Laurenburg region.

"Please state your name." The police guarding the toll instructed while holding a piece of paper and a pen on his other hand. Even the guards looked suspicious to me and my friends.

"My name is Kalem. This is my buddy Lucario and these two are my friends, Camellia and Glade." I greeted and introduced.

"Kalem huh? Alright, please take these red IDs. Wear them once you enter the city's proper, and return them to me when you leave.

It is obvious to me that the three of you are trainers. I'll allow you to pass through the toll. Don't dare disrupt the orderliness of the city." The guard giggled and gave us three red passes. He looked confident and optimistic about giving the three passes to us without even asking other questions.

"Um, just our names? Ok then. May I ask who the gym leader of the city is?" Glade questioned.

"Her name is Emerald. She's an expert in ice type Pokemons. Plus, she's known as one of the strongest gym leaders in this region." The guard bragged.

"She's known as one of the strongest gym leaders in this region? But, why does it seem like no one knows here?" Camellia questioned with suspicion.

"Gck... Ah, whatever, don't believe me if you don't one too! Just go inside, you're wasting my time." The guard swallowed his saliva intensely as a small sweat droplet fell off his face.

I was expecting to see a winter wonderland themed city due to the snow shrouding the city, but that all changed after seeing empty streets and quiet houses. An aroma of gloom and sorrow filled the sky, garbage scattered throughout every corner, no malls, and no entertainment arenas. Only the Pokemon Center and the Pokemon Mart looked clean and sterile, the rest? Filled with filth and muck.

"This place gives me the creeps." Camellia's voice shuddered while her eyes rolled around her surroundings.

"I think it's best if we go to the Pokemon Center first. I'm going to arrange my team before challenging the gym leader Emerald." I suggested. I didn't mind the aroma of gloom and despair, it's still a city after all.

The Pokemon Center of Glacevelt city looks like a large wooden hut with a tall chimney on top. "Welcome to the Pokemon Center. How may I help you?" Nurse Joy greeted us with a pleasant smile. No one was inside the Pokemon Center except for Nurse Joy and the three of us.

"Hi Nurse Joy! May I use the telephone booth?" I questioned respectfully.

"Sure, just turn left and you'll find the booths." Nurse Joy instructed.

Camellia and Glade sat on the long bench beside the counter. They observed Nurse Joy's technique of using natural remedies instead of technological ones. Being a curious girl, Camellia decided to question Nurse Joy.

"Nurse Joy, why are you using natural remedies? I mean, you can use technology to make your work better right?" Camellia questioned.

"Glacevelt city didn't provide any technology for the Pokemon Center except for the telephone booths. All the city's technology is used by the guards, citizens, and the gym leader." Nurse Joy explained while crushing two berries with a mortar and.

"But aren't you a citizen of this city as well? You should complain to the mayor of the city, there is some sickness which could only be healed through technology." Camellia suggested.

"Sorry but I'm not a citizen of this city. I just go here to work from day to night. I live in Meteor Town which is near Dracovolt city. Plus, the mayor of the city is no other than the gym leader herself."

"Well I'd say, Emerald, is not worthy to become a mayor. She only keeps technologies for herself and her citizens." Glade enraged.

"I know right, but there's nothing we can do, this city isn't democratic. She's always the mayor of the city. I'm trying to suspise the citizens, guards, and the gym leader as members of team Chaos." Nurse Joy concurred.

"Team Chaos? Hm... Doesn't Kira have a C symbol on her Frost Badge? Could that mean that this city is under the control of team Chaos?" Glade guessed and assumed.

"I remember a memory with my mother. She told me that the regime has a secret city hidden in the corner of the region. Still, if this city is under the control of the regime, shouldn't the guards where their uniforms?"

"Alright! I'm all set, let's go to the gym!" I interrupted and beamed with determination. Just like during other gym challenges, my body burned with a fiery passion to win.

"So you're a gym challenger. The location of the gym is at the very end of the city. You'll know if it's the gym if you see a building clinging to a mountain."

"Really? Thanks for the information Nurse Joy. Come on Glade, Camellia, let's head to the gym!" I and Lucario leaped with determination, our fiery spirits are ready to thaw Emerald's Pokemons.

"Wait Kalem, I'll take a restroom break first before we leave."

"Um sure. Just make it quick Camellia, the sooner I'm done with the gym challenge the sooner we can leave this city."

"The daughter has led herself to a tight spot. She's in the bathroom, you know what to do." A spy peaked on the small vents of the restroom. She reported her findings to the clone through a watch which has a speaker on the back.

"Alright then. Leave the mission to me." The clone's current location is unknown. One thing's for sure, Camellia's up against herself.

<Swoosh...>Camellia tapped the flush of the toilet. She cleaned the seat with a pair of tissue and wiped the flush afterward. Camellia opened the doors of the cubicle and proceeded to the sink. No one was in the comfort room except for her. She even whistled while washing her hands.

Everything seemed normal to Camellia, when suddenly the windows of one of the cubicles spurted into pieces. The noise alarmed and startled Camellia. That's when she knew she wasn't alone.

"Who's there!?" Camellia shouted. Her body trembled with fear while holding one of her Pokeballs. One by one Camellia took a glimpse of the cubicle. Everything seemed fine except for the last one, the cubicle where the glass spurted.

She held the doorknob with her shivering hands. Camellia had a slight hesitation pulling her away from the cubicle. Still, just like what I've said, Camellia is a curious girl.

The door of the cubicle squeaked. Camellia took a glimpse of the cubicle and saw someone inside. Someone with the same hair and hat as her. Camellia ran as fast as she could to escape the comfort room.

"Stop moving!" The spy kicked the vent doors and jumped down.

"A spy? This city is really filled with grunts. I have to warn Kalem about this." Camellia panicked and grabbed the doorknob to escape quickly.

"There's no escape Camellia. You've been captured." The spy giggled with confidence and locked the door from the outside through the use of her smartwatch.

"Let me out!" Camellia infuriated while trying to pull the doorknob. Her clone went out of the cubicle with a cold smile.

"Ah!? Who are you?" Camellia beamed with shock. Her heart pounded louder with fear.

"I am you, but way better and proficient." The clone mocked with the same voice as Camellia. She walked closer to her with her vile and malicious scowl.

"Leave me alone, or I'll battle you. You're just a clone, you don't have any Pokemons." Camellia warned while holding Absol's Pokeball. She prepared to toss the Pokeball and fight with her clone.

"I'm sorry... but I have to do this, it is the king's order anyway." The spy scowled and pointed the taser at Camellia.

"Absol, come out and help me! My father would never order something which could hurt me!" Camellia finally tossed Absol's Pokeball to the sky, but the Pokemon wasn't able to get out of her Pokeball. The clone quickly grabbed Absol's Pokeball with a magnetic device.

<Gzzz!>The spy electrocuted Camellia with the taser. Her body fell on the ground as her consciousness and sight slowly fades away.

"Well that was easy an easy task. Will she wake up?" The clone knelt before the unconscious Camellia. It played with her pocket and took her Pokemons.

"She won't for now, but her consciousness will return after an hour."

"Eh, that's enough time to complete the mission. With her Pokemons, there are no longer differences between me and her. Tie her in one of the cubicles. She'll still be trapped even if she wakes up." The clone commanded while tossing one of Camellia's Pokeballs.

"Leave the rest to me. Her friends are waiting outside." The spy unlocked the door with her smartwatch and allowed the clone to pass through.

Camellia's body was tied inside one of the cubicles. The spy also secured the cubicle in order for her not to escape when her consciousness returns.

"Camellia, there you are! What took you so long!?" I stood up from the bench with relief.

"Just a little tummy ache, that's all. Anyways, let's go to the gym." The clone's really sounded like Camellia. Her actions were of those of the original daughter as well.

Camellia's excuse seems reasonable, but why would her tummy ache all of a sudden? With the real Camellia trapped inside one of the cubicles, and with the clone traveling with me, what unexpected things could happen next? Only time will tell as the journey continues...

"Are you a trainer? if you are please state your name." The guards instructed to a woman about to enter the city. Her face was covered with a black cloth, and beside her was her partner Pokemon.

"My name is um... Tessa. This is my Pokemon Blastoise, we're here to challenge the gym as well." The woman explained.

"Eh you sure? I feel like I've heard your voice somewhere." The guard suspised and took a closer look at the woman.

"Heard my voice? Um, you must be talking about my sister." The woman excused while her body shivered with worry.

"Ok then! Here's your Id, please return it to me once you leave the city. I never knew people wear black clothes nowadays."

"Phew... that was a close one." The woman uttered to herself as her body felt relieved. She took the red pass and hung it around her neck. The guard opened the toll and allowed her to enter the city's proper.


Bab 190: EPISODE 190: Thawing the Heart of Ice!

"Welcome to the Glacevelt gym. Please look at the CCTV so we could identify you." The person speaking through the mic at the control room instructed. At the right corner of the entrance was the CCTV, I waved my hand and smiled pleasantly.

"Identification complete. Are those two challengers as well?"

"Um, no. They're my friends. I'm the only challenger." I explained through the speaker which is located beside the door.

"Oh, I see. Only one of your friends can watch the gym battle. This rule must be abided, if not... you will be prohibited to battle the gym leader."

"Me Kalem! Me! Let me be the one to come with you." Camellia leaped and volunteered with eagerness and enthusiasm.

"Wait, what about me!?" Glade complained.

"No! I'll be the one to watch Kalem!" Camellia suddenly infuriated and enraged while glaring at Glade.

"Are you alright Camellia? Cause you're usually not hot-tempered." Glade giggled and teased sarcastically.

"Please pick a friend already! The gym leader is waiting." The person watching through the CCTV instructed.

"Glade, since Camellia asked first, she'll be the one to watch me."

"What will I do then!? I can't just wait here outside." Glade complained.

"Just explore the city. This gym battle will be quick, I promise." I uttered with certainty while holding one of his shoulders.

"Ah fine. Just hurry up. I'll be waiting outside." Glade enraged and sat down on the stairs. Me and Camellia were given access to the gym.

The two metal doors, opened slowly, making squeaky and screeching noises. As I stepped inside of the gym, I could feel the cold wind running through my spine. Everything is covered with ice and snow.

The two metal doors automatically shut and locked after stepping inside. Me and Lucario were shivering due to the cold aroma and ambiance. I was surprised to see Camellia looking fine. Her body didn't dare to shiver, not even by a bit. How was she able to adapt to cold surroundings easily? The last time I checked, she was afraid of cold and harsh weather.

"Good day to both of you. I am Vermont, the referee of the Glacevelt gym." A tall man, wearing a black tuxedo and white gloves, about the same age as Mr.Florence greeted us. Camellia gave the man a malicious scowl, he looked seemingly familiar to her.

"Nice to meet you Vermont! I am Kalem, and this is my buddy Lucario. We're here to challenge the gym leader... Oh, and by the way, this is my friend Camellia." I introduced with exuberance and energy. Who wouldn't be excited during a gym battle?

"Oh, Kalem is it? What... a wonderful name. Please, follow me to the battlefield." Vermont giggled with a malicious smirk. He enabled the passcode which only he and the other guards know about. Not even the gym leader knows the password, this is to avoid so-called "imposters"

The doors opened and the cold wind blew against my face. The battlefield looks like a large ballroom back in the medieval times. Ice sculptures of the gym leader's image shrouds the sides of the gym. On top of us was a large hanging chandelier, made out of pure ice. What's in front is the one which bothered me the most. A large replica of the gym badge made out of ice can be found on the gym leader's side. The C symbol gave tingles to my spine, I was starting to suspise something about this city and gym. Camellia watched and observed while leaning her body on the doors of the entrance.

"Camellia, aren't you going to seat on the balcony?" I questioned.

"Nah it's fine. I'll watch from here, the view is remarkable from this angle anyway." Camellia refused while twirling her fingers on her vibrant hair. I have a feeling something bad is happening, even Vermont didn't seem friendly anymore after realizing my name.

Outside the gym, Glade was filled with boredom from waiting. He counted the pebbles on the street with his Mienfoo. An old man approached him after awhile. He begged help from the bored boy.

"Excuse me young child, could you please help me. My Pokemon has gone missing all of a sudden, have you seen a Crobat around here?" The old man questioned.

"Sorry but I haven't seen any Crobats."

"You seem like a nice child. Mind if you help an old man like me find a Crobat?"

"Well, since my friend is in the gym anyways. I could help you." Glade smiled pleasantly and stood up. He and the old man shook each other's hand and agreed to help each other. Glade and Shaymin went with the old man to help him find his Crobat.

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"May I present to you, Glacevelt's only darling, Gym Leader Emerald!" Vermont proclaimed as the two doors of the gym leader's side began to open. Me and Lucario were getting worried as the doors continued to open widely.

Gym Leader Emerald proceeded to the battlefield. Cousin was right, the gym leader loves to wear masks. A black Pantalone mask covered the gym leader's face and eyes. Her mask was able to intimidate me and Lucario. She wears a dress made out of the color and beauty of ice as so as her glass slippers.

"This will be a six on six Pokemon battle. The match ends when either side has no longer Pokemons to battle with. If the challenger wins, he shall be awarded with the frost badge." Vermont announced.

Gym Leader Emerald dared not to talk. She kept her mouth zipped with her eyes on me and Lucario. She knows how powerful we are, and she's aware of my mega stones.

"Please send out your first Pokemon!" Vermont instructed.

"Alright! Mawile, You're up first!"

"...." Emerald tosses her first Pokeball! She sends out Jynx, a Pokemon which looked like a mermaid with blond hair.

"Let the Glacevelt gym challenge begin!" Vermont proclaimed.

"Mawile use Fire Fang!"

"Jynx, use Blizzard to push Mawile back!" Emerald uses an automated voice from her mask. Her real voice passes the small microchip inside her mask. Afterward, the microchip edits the voice, thus it sounds different from the outside of the mask.

"Mawile, we can do this! Now use Fairy wind this time!"

*Jynx was unable to react quickly due to Mawile's swift speed.*

"Jynx, now use Ice punch on Mawile!"

"Counter with Ice punch as well!"

*Jynx and Mawile faced each other. Both tried to find a weak spot to land the punch.*

"Jynx, grab Mawile's fang then switch to Seismic Toss!"

<Jynx! Jynx!>Jynx's voice was elegant just like Liligant's voice. She tossed the foe to the sky dealing a grave damage on steel types like Mawile.

"Mawile is no longer able to battle! Trainer Kalem, please send out your next Pokemon." Vermont instructed.

"That was quick. Jynx is immensely strong, but how could that be!? Mawile, return to your Pokeball.............. It is your turn to attack, rise and shine Heatmor!"

"Let this battle continue!"

"Jynx, use Blizzard once more!"

"Heatmor, thaw them down with Incinerate!"

*All those icy shards heading to Jynx melted into thin air and moisture.*

"Now, use dig Heatmor!"

*Heatmor went underground! Jynx remained calm and firm, however.*

"Jynx use Ice punch on the ground!"

<Heat!>Heatmor blasted back up to the battlefield.

"Now use Seismic Toss on Heatmor!"

"Jynx is also a fast Pokemon... This is bad." I uttered with worry and bother on my mind.

*Heatmor descended back to the ground looking wounded and badly injured.*

"Heatmor, stand up! I believe in you."

"Jynx, use Hydrocannon and finish Heatmor!"

*A ball formed and forged out of the water element was sent towards Heatmor. The foe flinched as the attack traveled closer.*

"Heatmor is unable to battle! Trainer Kalem, please send out your next Pokemon!" Vermont instructed.

"Heatmor you did a good job. Now return to your Pokeball!

How could a Jynx be that powerful? There must be a way to counter it!"

"Kalem, let me battle and defeat Jynx, then substitute me afterward," Lucario suggested.

"Ok bud! I trust you in this one, Lucario I choose you!" Determination and confidence was restored on my heart while Lucario's eyes glared at Jynx.

"Use Blizzard once more Jynx!"

"Lucario, Use Vacuum wave and send the attack back!"

<Lucar! Lucar!>Jynx's attack backlashed due to the wind unleashed by Lucario's arm.

"Now Lucario, use Aura Sphere this time!"

"Quick Jynx! Dodge the sphere."

<Jynx! Jynx!>The foe tried to dodge the move as fast as she could but failed. The sphere succumbed and perished Jynx.

"Lucario, follow it up with Force Palm!"

*Lucario glides through the ice with ease. His paws are slippery, plus all those skating practices in Enju town finally paid off.*

"Continue Lucario! Hit her hard!"

<Lucar! Lucar! Lucar!>Jynx was gravely damaged my Lucario's numerous force palms.

"Jynx is no longer able to battle! Gym leader Emerald, please send your next Pokemon!" Vermont instructed. Lucario overdid things and accidently wounded Jynx too much.

"....." Gym Leader Emerald sends out ???

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"Ah!? Where am I? Where am I?" Camellia's consciousness returned. Her sight slowly returned as well after waking up inside one of the cubicles. Camellia was tied up inside, with no way to escape. The door of the cubicle is blocked with a large and heavy stone from the outside.

"Absol! Liligant! Anyone, help me!" Camellia started to gasp for air as her heart started to beat harder due to her panicking spirit. She tried to reach for her Pokeballs but the grip of the rope was too tight.

"Where are my Pokeballs!? Where are my Pokemons!?" Camellia felt that her Pokeballs were missing in her pocket. She wiggled and squirm in hopes of removing herself from the rope's tight grip.

"Help! Anyone! Please... please answer my plead!" Camellia begged. while trying to escape.

When all hope seems lost, Camellia heard the stone fall and crumble to the floor. Someone outside the cubicle was able to see and hear Camellia's plead. It seems to me that the spy was supposed to tie her mouth with a piece of cloth but forgot to do it.

"Camellia, what happened!?" The woman with a black cloth on her face revealed her identity after breaking into Cubicle's locked door.

"Hemera!? Please help me. Kalem is in danger, a clone is behind all of this." Camellia explained.

"A clone!? Zhery was right after all. Quick, we must go to the gym right now!" Hemera uttered and untied Camellia from the ropes.

"Zhery told you!? But how did she know?"

"Something about the Elite and the champion congregation thingy. She called me at midnight, when I was in the middle of my sleep.

I can't show my identity, the guards you see are grunts acting like members of the department. All of them know who I am because I am a former commander." Hemera explained while covering her face with a black cloth again.

"Do you think, Kalem will be able to determine which is which? The clone sounded like me, and acted like me. Plus, she stole my Pokemons."

"Of course! Kalem is your best friend, he'll notice a slight difference between you and the clone. Plus, if the clone uses your Pokemons, they won't obey it since they know your real scent." Hemera explained and reassured.

A missing cloth corrupted the whole mission. If only the spy did her job properly and placed the cloth on Camellia's mouth, who knows? Maybe Hemera wouldn't be able to hear her.

Still, even if Camellia escapes, entering the gym will be like entering area fifty-one. The city is filled with grunts, and most of them know about the ongoing mission. What unexpected things could lie ahead? Only time will tell as the journey continues...


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