Part 11 – Opal
Lockie didn’t even have a chance to heal her Pokémon before being dragged into a commotion! The obnoxious Bede seems to be up to no good, and Lockie could do nothing but watch as Stow-On-Side’s famous mural crumbles under the force of Bede’s attacks!
Sonia runs towards the origin of the ruckus. 
Bede and his Copperajah attack the mural. 
The mural collapses! 
The statue behind the mural is revealed.
It isn’t long before Bede is brought to justice and disqualified from the Gym Challenge! Lockie soon moves on to continue with her own Challenge and makes her way towards the Glimwood Tangle.
Deep within this dark thicket, Lockie found no shortage of trainers to battle, and plenty of wild Pokémon too. The first one to jump out at Lockie was a wild Shiinotic – and after a careful battle, it was successfully captured!
Shiinotic uses a variety of status affect moves. 
Shiinotic is captured!
Lockie eventually reaches the other side of the Glimwood Tangle, and finds herself in the glowing village of Ballonlea. It’s a small place, but quite breathtaking in its own way. Lockie watches in awe as the wild Pokémon wander about the village quite happily, playing with the locals as they pass by. But she soon set her sights on her next destination – the Gym.
Ballonlea is lit by the glow of the giant mushrooms. 
The Ballonlea Gym.
Whilst fighting through the forest, two members of the team evolved – Duncan and Stewart.
Duncan evolves into Excadrill. 
Stewart evolves into Drapion.
Jumping straight into the Gym, Lockie is surprised to discover that the mission in this particular Gym is actually an audition, as Opal is looking to retire as Ballonlea’s Gym leader! This must be the first time that Lockie has had to battle whilst answering questions shouted at her from afar.
Lockie is told she will be auditioning for the Gym Leader role, 
A battle in front of Leader Opal. 
Opal awaits Lockie’s challenge.
Opal proved to be a tough ordeal for Lockie’s team – Duncan the Excadrill managed to sweep the majority of his opponents, but Alcremie almost got the better of him! In fact, it took three different Pokémon to take her down!
Dynamaxed Duncan packs a nasty punch. 
Gigantamaxed Alcremie soaks up Duncan’s attacks easily. 
Deirdre provides a strong defence against Alcremie. 
Deirdre’s Shadow Ball isn’t enough to defeat Alcremie.
Eventually Lockie claimed victory, and without suffering any casualties! Although she earned her next badge, she was informed by Opal that she didn’t have the right stuff for the position. Just as well, seeing as she didn’t actually want the job!
Lockie and Tiffany celebrate victory.
Lockie receives her fifth gym badge.
As Lockie prepares to set off for Hammerlocke once more, Opal approaches her and offers her company for the road as she claims to have business there as well. And now Lockie must prepare to make her way to Circhester. The next Gym Leader specialises in ice types, so Lockie will be changing the team up once again.
Opal offers her company for the road. 
Lockie and Opal part ways at Hammerlocke.
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