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C hapter XVI-aside
A teenage Gardenia came upon a city that she'd never visited before. "I wonder what new faces we'll meet here, my cute little Cherubi," she said to Cherubi, who was bouncing happily beside her. A sweet scent entered their noses.
"I've got to find out where that scent's coming from!" Gardenia said before taking off, cape flying behind her. Cherubi struggled to keep up with its Trainer. The two of them came upon a Grass-type Pokémon Gym.
"Let's go inside, Cherubi," Gardenia said.
Cherubi assented. They went through the front door. A Tangrowth greeted them.
"Oh, it's Tangrowth!" Gardenia said, her eyes widening. "Hello there, cutie pie! How are you today?"
"I see that you admire my Pokémon a great deal," a man said. "We've trained together for a long time. I met him while he was still a Tangela. I was a little boy back then. It's been so long..."
"Yes, your Tangrowth is SOOOO adorable!" Gardenia replied. "Who are you?"
"I'm the Gym Leader of this city, young lady," the man said. "My name's Florence. It's a pleasure to meet you. All my life, I've been fascinated by the mysteries of the Grass type. I proudly train and battle with Grass-type Pokémon."
"I love Grass-types!" Gardenia said. "It's such an honor to meet a Grass-type Gym Leader! I'm Gardenia."
"Gardenia..." Florence replied. "I like that name. It would be my pleasure to battle you, young lady. Would you accept my challenge?"
"Of course!" Gardenia said. "My Pokémon and I love battling together! Don't we, Cherubi?"
Cherubi nodded in agreement.
"What are we waiting for, then?" Florence said. "Let's get started!"
Tangrowth fell to the ground.
"That was exciting!" Florence said. "I hardly ever feel this way after a battle! I'm proud to say that you beat me at my own game, young lady! Take this Badge!"
He tossed a Gym Badge to Gardenia, which she caught. "We did it, Roselia!" she said.
Roselia spun around happily.
"So young and beautiful, yet so powerful," Florence said.
"That's very sweet," Gardenia replied.
Florence laughed. "I'm sure that any lover would be quite pleased to be in your company," he said.
"Oh, I don't need a man in my life when I have Grass-type Pokémon!" Gardenia said before leaving the Gym. She was excited after her recent Gym Battle, and she smiled as she thought about Florence and his Pokémon.
Chapter XVII
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