I went to the aquarium in Ambrette Town and down to the bottom floor, where I headed out onto Route 8 to continue my journey. I went down to start heading north on the beach, and I snagged a Mago Berry from a large Berry Tree before I went north and received a Dowsing Machine from a Swimmer.
I looked around and found a Stardust, a Heart Scale, an Ultra Ball, and a Pearl on the beach near the Swimmer, thanks to the Dowsing Machine she gave me. After I knew I cleared out all the hidden items, I continued north. I soon got into a battle with a Swimmer, and after a short battle Cadence grew to Level 23. I continued on to battle a Fisherman nearby, and after a prolonged battle I earned a good bit of money and some decent experience.
I fought against another Fisherman, and Axel grew to Level 23, and learned Nuzzle in place of Thunder Wave, which was basically a physical version that did some minor damage. Brody also grew to Level 23, and Logan grew to Level 24. When I finished the battle the weather turned for the worse, and I found myself in a downpour. I got into another battle with a Swimmer, and Jack grew to Level 24 before I reached Cyllage City, "the city of peaceful strolls" as the sign said.
I found a Pokemon Center and healed my team there, and while there one of the citizens sang a song about the ancient war in the Kalos region. I gave him a small tip for the song, and I left to explore the town. The house right next to the Pokemon Center offered massages for my Pokemon, and I had Cadence enjoy a good massage before I left to explore further.
I went to the Cycle Shop and was greeted by the shop owner, who informed me I was the 10,001st customer since the shop opened, and he told me that if I was 10,000th I could have gotten a free bike, but as a consolation I could win a Bicycle by answering his quiz correctly. The question was about bike colors, and I won, so I chose a Green Bicycle.
I tried out the bike outside, and it was fun but not quite as convenient as my Roller Skates. I visited a house at the beach and received a Sachet, which a Pokemon could hold but otherwise seemed to have no use. I wandered through the town, up a hill, and stopped when I was told by a man that I had missed the chance to enter a bicycle race, and that he took first place. The man handed over HM04 (Strength) as a consolation prize, and revealed that he was the Gym Leader for this city, and that I would need his badge to be able to use Strength.
I snagged an X Defense as I made my way down the hill, and I continued exploring the town. I found a clothing store, which apparently specialized in shirts, though they had full mannequins worth of clothing to choose from. I didn't see anything I wanted that day, so I left, and went back to the Pokemon Center to sell the items I found on the beach and earn some cash.
I found a cave on top of a hill, and got TM21 (Frustration) from a Backpacker inside, and I found an X Special Attack and a Super Potion as well on my way down. I found a cafe and was told that I needed to spend money if I wanted to even sit down, and that where I wanted to sit would cost more or less. I spent $500 to sit at the counter, and it didn't seem like I really got anything for it.
The last place I visited was Hotel Cyllage, where I received TM44 (Rest) and TM88 (Sleep Talk) from people sitting in the dining room, and when I went upstairs I received a Destiny Knot and I met up with Mr. Bonding who gave me the Prize Money Power Lv. 1 O-Power. I also met up with a Backpacker who told me he was from a faraway region, and only told me that it had a town I had to see to believe.
I went to the Cyllage Gym to earn my next Badge, and I found the Gym through a large doorway in the hill that made up a big part of the bicycle racetrack surrounding the town. The Gym Guide told me that this Gym specialized in Rock-Type Pokemon, and that to reach the Gym Leader I would need to climb up the colorful rock climbing walls in all directions.
I went up and sideways on the wall next to the Gym Guide, and got into a battle with a Trainer. Cadence grew to Level 24, Gabriel grew to Level 25 and learned Roost in place of Growl, and the battle was over with another victory under my belt. I continued on, going right to a dead-end, then going back and heading left to make my way around the rocky terrain.
I found another dead-end that led me to a Hiker, and through the battle Logan grew to Level 25. I climbed back down and went around the rocky structure, and got into another battle. Through the battle Jack grew to Level 25, Cadence grew to Level 25 and learned Magical Leaf in place of Razor Leaf, and Brody and Axel both grew to Level 24.
I climbed up the climbing wall, went around the path, and climbed up another wall to get into another battle with a Hiker. Gabriel grew to Level 26, and the battle was over. I healed my team, and then I climbed up the long path up to reach the Cyllage Gym Leader.
The Gym Leader told me he's been waiting in eager anticipation, waiting for a worthy challenger to appear. He told me it was quite an achievement to have climbed all the way up there, and he was impressed. He told me he thought our battle would be worth the wait, and hoped that I would show him skill that surpassed his own.
The battle started, and the Gym Leader, Grant, sent out Amaura while I sent Brody out against it. Brody used Mud Shot for great damage and reduced speed, then Amaura countered with Rock Throw for minor damage and reduced speed. Brody attacked once more with Mud Shot for great damage and reduced speed, then got hit by Rock Tomb for minor damage and reduced speed as well. Brody used Mud Shot once more, and Amaura barely clung on to use Take Down that knocked out both Brody AND itself.
Jack grew to Level 26, and I sent Logan out to fight against Tyrunt. Logan started using Leech Seed, and Tyrunt used Rock Tomb for great damage and reduced speed, before Leech Seed drew some health from Tyrunt. Tyrunt attacked with Bite next for great damage, and Logan flinched, but Tyrunt took some damage from Leech Seed.
I sent Cadence out in Logan's place, and she got hit by Bite for good damage. Cadence attacked with Fairy Wind for massive damage, and Tyrunt barely clung on to counter with Rock Tomb, before Leech Seed drew the last of it's health and knocked it out. Logan grew to Level 26, and the battle was won!
After the battle, Grant told me that some things seem out of reach no matter how hard you try, but said that it's important that you never give up, no matter the opponent or the odds. He said he could tell that my Pokemon and I understand that, and he gave me the Cliff Badge! With the Cliff Badge Pokemon up to Level 40 would obey me, including from trades. Grant also handed over TM39 (Rock Tomb) which allows me to inflict damage and lower the target's speed.
Grant said that it was time I thought about how to apply my skills in other areas, telling me to think about how I can improve myself as well as the Pokemon that are always by my side. He told me when I find the answer that I would truly be able to smile.
I left the Gym, and immediately headed over to the Pokemon Center to heal my team. I felt bad for Brody, another knock-out for him where he could have otherwise leveled up. I can't wait for him to learn much more powerful Ground-Type moves, and I hoped he would soon. For the time being, I taught Brody to use Strength in place of Take Down.
Current Team:
Axel (Pikachu, Electric, Lv. 24)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 24)
Cadence (Floette, Fairy, Lv. 25)
Logan (Ivysaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 26)
Jack (Frogadier, Water, Lv. 26)
Gabriel (Fletchinder, Fire/Flying, Lv. 26)
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