mrmime24
patreon
Chapter 121: Gladion's Announcement
🕑 Added 2025-04-17 17:36:39 +0000 UTCThe Indigo Stadium thrummed with an electric hush as the dust settled from Gwen's victory over Blaine.
The announcer's voice erupted, a tidal wave of passion crashing over the stunned crowd, sending shivers down spines and raising goosebumps across the stands. "Ladies and gentlemen, history has been forged in fire and shadow! Gwen Vortex has defeated Blaine, Kanto's Elite Four fire master, in a heart-stopping clash that pushed both to their limits! But that's not all—today, we've witnessed siblings—Gladion and Gwen Vortex—topple both the Champion, Pryce, and an Elite Four in a single, breathtaking day! This isn't just a win—it's a seismic shift! We stand at the dawn of a new era, where youth rises to rewrite the Pokémon world! The Vortex name echoes through time—Gladion with his alpha Tyranitar's dominance, Gwen with her ghostly guile—mark this moment, for Kanto will never be the same!"
The crowd exploded, a deafening roar shaking the rafters, a visceral wave of awe and disbelief. Banners fluttered—"Vortex Reigns!" "New Era Begins!"—as fans leapt to their feet, voices blending into a chant:
"Glad-ion! Gwen! Glad-ion! Gwen!" The jumbotron flashed replays—Colossus's Hyper Beam flattening Piloswine, Gengar's Destiny Bond felling Magmar—each frame a testament to the siblings' ascent. A chill rippled through the air, the weight of a turning tide palpable, as if the very soul of Kanto trembled with possibility.
Gladion, still on the sidelines, caught Gwen's eye as she strutted off the field, her grin wild and triumphant. He flashed a thumbs-up, voice cutting through the din. "Awesome match, gremlin—you spooked Blaine good!" His tone was warm, pride lacing the words, but Gwen's eyes glinted with mischief as she fired back, swagger dripping.
"Thanks, Galdy—pretty cool, huh? But let's be real—I didn't just beat him, I outclassed him with five Pokémon. Not like you, flexing with just two and acting like you invented battling! I mean, sure, you crushed Pryce, but I made Blaine sweat—way more stylish, right?"
Gladion snorted, crossing his arms. "Stylish? You were scrambling like a Rattata in a trap! I dominated Pryce—two Pokémon, total control. You were panting by the end—admit it, I'm the real showstopper!" Gwen laughed, tossing her hair.
"Oh, please—your 'dominance' was a bulldozer move. I'm the artist here—ghostly finesse beats your brute force any day! Bet Colossus trips over his own feet half the time!"
Their banter escalated, voices rising as the crowd chuckled, but before it could spiral further, a sharp voice sliced through from the stands. "You two want to come back home and have dinner, right?" Erza Vortex stood, arms crossed, her fiery hair a beacon, her tone a mix of exasperation and steel.
Gladion and Gwen froze mid-insult, shivers racing down their spines. Gladion gulped, muttering, "Uh-oh, Mom's mad—truce?" Gwen nodded, paling. "Yeah, I like food more than fighting you—let's not get grounded!" The crowd laughed, a kid yelling, "Mom's scarier than Gengar!" as Erza's glare quelled the siblings' squabble like a Thunder Wave.
Reporters swarmed them moments later, microphones thrusting forward, cameras flashing. One shouted, "Who's stronger between you two?" Gladion and Gwen snapped in unison, "Me!"—then glared at each other, sparks flying. Gladion smirked, "Obviously me—I took out a Champion with two Pokémon, no sweat. Gwen's still catching up!" Gwen scoffed, "Oh, get over yourself—I beat an Elite Four with strategy, not just smashing stuff like a brainless Machamp! You're all brawn, no brains!"
Gladion fired back, "Says the gremlin who trips over her own ghosts! I'm the champ-slayer—you're just the sidekick!" Gwen grinned, "Sidekick? I'm the star—you're the warm-up act!" Their insults volleyed—until Erza's voice rang out again, "Keep it up, and you're both washing dishes for a month!"
They clammed up, shuddering, Gladion muttering, "She's bluffing… right?" Gwen whispered, "Don't test her—she's got that look!"
Another reporter jumped in, voice eager. "Gwen, what's next after beating Blaine?" Gwen straightened, her grin sharpening with purpose. "Since I've smoked Blaine, I've earned the right to join the Elite Four—and I'm taking it. I'll train under Agatha for the next two years, then step into that role. Time to haunt Kanto's best, official-style!" Gasps rippled through the crowd, jaws dropping—
'Elite Four at 15?' Gladion's eyes widened, a wry thought flashing. 'There goes my future knowledge down the drain. Agatha's gonna turn her into a nightmare. Guess I'm not the only one shaking things up!'
The crowd buzzed—"Elite Four Gwen?" "She's insane!"—as Agatha, in the box, cackled approvingly. "That's my girl—ghosts'll rule Kanto yet!"
A third reporter turned to Gladion. "And you, Gladion—what's your plan? Still taking over your grandpa's gym like after the League?" Gladion nodded, stepping forward, his voice steady but building with intensity.
"Yeah, that's the plan—and I'm making it happen now. I've proved my power, my Pokémon's power—crushing Pryce with just two says it all. I've got the strength to lead a major gym, not some minor outpost. Moonwood Town's gym isn't just gonna teach one type—it'll forge trainers who can battle with any Pokémon, any style. Diversity's my edge—I'll mold rookies into champs who adapt, who dominate!"
He paused, eyes glinting, then raised a fist, his voice rising to a crescendo that sent chills through the stadium. "I PROPOSE TO THE LEAGUE THAT MOONWOOD TOWN'S GYM BE CONVERTED INTO A MAJOR GYM—A MAJOR GENERAL-TYPE POKÉMON GYM!" The words echoed, a bold declaration, his smirk daring the world to challenge him.
The crowd erupted anew, goosebumps prickling as they roared—"Glad-ion!" "General Gym!"—a vision of a new powerhouse dawning before them.
