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I made my way to Iron Island, where a man named Riley gave me an Egg and hatched a Riolu who I named Riley after the trainer who gave it to me.

I also did a bit of training to take on the Elite 4. Once my training was complete, it was time to face them. But before that-- Barry Challenged me. He actually put up a decent fight, but it wasn't enough to take out any of my pokemon.

Before going into the Elite 4, I decide that using items is fine. Including purchased items. For the gym battles, I think it made things a bit more challenging, but if I'm to become champion, I have to use everything available to me to win.

My final team consists of:

Batwoman, Level 64. After Angry Bird died, I wasn't sure I'd have a flier on the team, but decided to give Batwoman a chance to prove herself. She dawned the cowl and stepped up in ways I couldn't have imagined. I caught her in the mines in Oreburgh. Back then I had been a little disappointed it was a Zubat, but as a Crobat she's shown herself to be a fighter.

Owen, Level 68. My starter. The one who began this journey with me. And my belief in Fire Starters hasn't failed me yet. He's my Ace. The one I can count on above all others. No way was I leaving him behind. We started the journey together, and one way or another we were going to end it together.

Wrex, Level 64. The Gible who I got in Wayward Cave had grown up. Though he didn't get much chance to show off his power until later, once he became a Garchomp he was a lean, mean fighting machine. Part Dragon, Part Ground, he was a power house.

Morgana, Level 63. The Weavile is the most recent member of my team to join the final fight, but his dark type and ice type should prove useful. He's also one of the fastest pokemon on my roster.

Shelly, Level 67. My Gastrodon has proven to be able to tank hits, and hit hard. A little slow, but still extremely capable. I caught her back on Route 213. Ron Weasley gave his life to get her to this point. I wasn't going to let that sacrifice be in vain.

Garrus, Level 67. The Luxray who was my fourth ever Pokemon. He may not have had intimidate, which I would've preferred, but he's still one of my strongest pokemon. I wasn't leaving him behind for anything.

Aaron was up first. Batwoman made short work of his entire team, with Drapion taking two Fly's to take him down.

Bertha was next. Shelly was able to take her team out by herself, and finished the fight with full health after a heal followed by a dodge against a Golem.

Flint followed her. Wrex took out the Rapidash with an Earthquake. Then Owen took out Lopunny with Close Combat, and Steelix with Flamethrower. Infernape is a different story, as it's a joint effort between Batwoman and Shelly. That left Drifblim for Morgana. Even with its berry, it was no match for Beat Up. Flint took more teamwork, but left me in high spirits as I felt worthy to face the final two challengers.

After that was the final member of the Elite 4. Lucian. The only obstacle between me and a battle with the champion. Morgana made short work of Mr. Mime, then Batwoman managed to evade a hit against Medicham and took him out as well. Morgana dealt wth Alakazam and Girafarig, then Owen finished off Bronzong.

That left me with a full team for The Champion. A battle with Cynthia awaited me. She withdrew Spiritomb after a couple of turns. Then sent out her Gastrodon. I responded in kind with SHelly. She proves to be the stronger Gastrodon with assistance from an X-SPATK. Roserade proves to be a capable fighter, but not enough for Owen who knocks it out with two flamethrowers. Spiritomb comes back, but Owen finishes it off. She sends out Milotic. I switch out Garrus, heal him up, then use another XSPATK, and a thunderbolt knocks it out. Next up is Lucario. A thunderbolt takes it down as well, as Garrus barely survives an Aura Sphere. Down to her last pokemon, and her ace, I know this battle is still far from over. She sends out Garchomp, and I'm nervous. I swap to Batwoman, which is a wise choice as she has Garchomp use Earthquake. Batwoman gets a critical hit, but a dragon claw murders her. I send out Morgana, but Garchomp outspeeds him and kills him with an earthquake. I'm left unsure of what to do next. Swords Dance made her Garchomp more powerful. Can anything withstand a hit? I send out Wrex, my own Garchomp figuring a mirror match would put us even. Wrex dodges a hit and... Dragon Claw takes down Garchomp! I'm Champion of Sinnoh! I've won!

The battle wasn't without losses. Batwoman and Morgana both fell. I'm not sure I could've saved Batwoman, but Morgana might not have had to die. Professor Rowan shows up and puts my team into the hall of fame. I knew we probably wouldn't make it without casualties. The journey has been long and hard. But at last, I'm successful. I'm the new Champion.

It took a bit of luck and a bit of strategy. A couple of key dodges, combined with Batwoman's last critical hit I think gave me the victory there. Items were definitely a key to my victory too. Without them, I don't think I could've done it.

Final Team:
Garrus (Luxray, Level 69)
Owen (Infernape, Level 71)
Shelly (Gastrodon, Level 69)
Wrex (Garchomp, Level 68)

In the Box:
Zootopia (Girafarig, Level 21)
Jiminy (Kricketune, Level 20)
Sadie (Ponyta, Level 22)
Poseidon (Gyarados, Level 27)
Darwking (Psyduck, Level 19)
Joy (Blissey, Level 34)
Muffy (Bibarel, Level 26)
Sally (Wooper, Level 22)
Dudette (Graveler, Level 42)
Marcel (Mr. Mime, Level 30)
Faith (Meditite, Level 28)
Peeves (Gastly, Level 17)
Yeti (Snover, Level 34)
Philadelphia (Chingling, Level 38)
Pelly (Wingull, Level 41)
Samus (Tentacruel, Level 43)
Riley (Riolu, Level 21)

The Fallen:
Rhonda (Machop, Level 6)
Rose (Roselia, Level 22)
Angry Bird (Staravia, Level 32)
Fifi (Stunky, Level 23)
Ron Weasley (Floatzel, Level 38)
BB-8 (Bronzog, Level 37)
Conker (Pachirisu, Level 30)
Batwoman (Crobat, Level 67)
Morgana (Weavile, Level 65)