(OOC: Got permission for autoing Spirit.)
"Looks like I'm riding a Dragapult then," Aaron said, returning Venom and Willow. He got onto Spirit, who helped him up, while being careful. "Ready when you are," Aaron said to Seth, while giving a wave to Alex and her friends. "Good luck, you three!" She said before following Kia into the stadium. Alex cheered as Kia and Salasa got their badges. "Guess it's my turn then." Alex walked down to the lobby before changing into her uniform.
She completed the Gym Challenge fairly easily, however stepped out slightly fazed. Once it was completed, she stepped onto the battle field and sent out Rose. Bea sent out Hitmontop, and went for a Triple Kick. "Rose, use Play Rough!" The Steenee made a white cloud surrounded by stars, as she attacked the Pokemon many times. Rose was then met with a strong Triple Kick. However, one more Play Rough and The Headstand Pokemon was down. Then came Pangoro, who leaded with a fast Circle Throw, fainting Rose.
Alex then sent out Wynd. "Okay, Wynd, use Air Cutter!" Wynd sent out gusts of razor-like wind at the Pangoro. It retaliated with a Night Slash. She shot another Air Cutter, and the Pangoro this time used Work Up. Wynd was then knocked out by a Circle Throw whilst getting thrown into the ground. Next came Astral.
The Gardevoir easily took out the Pangoro with a Dazzling Gleam, before a Sirfetch'd coming out. It immediately used Detect, parrying Astral's Psybeam. After using Swords Dance, it used Brutal Swing. The Gardevoir took the strong hit before using Psybeam. Another Psybeam and the Sirfetch'd was returned.
Lastly, Machamp came out. They both returned their Pokemon to Dynamax and Gigantamax their Pokemon, respectively. Astral used Max Starfall, which dealt immense damage, and Machamp retaliated with Max Strike. Machamp used G-Max Chi Strike, which the Gardevoir barely dodged. However, one more Max Starfall and the Machamp returned to normal size, with Astral being returned. Alex earned her Fighting badge. She went to the lobby to Kia and Salasa. "Well, we should head to Ballonlea. I have a feeling we're behind," Her Pokemon were returned, except for Astral, whose mind looked elsewhere.