"We'll each use one Pokémon," Daisy announced, laying out the rules clearly. "You can rotate up to four of yours until one side has no Pokémon left that can battle. That side loses."
The special format was designed specifically for Alex. The three older sisters wanted to test just how strong Misty's crush really was—and whether he could handle all four of them in a row. Even if he couldn't beat every sister at once, he should at least manage one or two. If he couldn't keep up with that, then traveling alongside Misty—with her Machamp and her own considerable battling skill—would be impossible for him.
"No problem," Alex replied without hesitation. Whether it was a Pokémon battle or a "Trainer versus Trainer" situation, he was ready. His enhanced physique gave him endless stamina; even if all four sisters came at him together, he could handle it.
"It's been ages since we did a proper Gym battle together," Daisy said, pulling Misty close and smiling. "Misty, the three of us aren't great at battling, so we're counting on you later!"
Misty found her eldest sister's smile a little strange, but her mind was still focused on Alex.
The performance pool was quickly converted into a full Water-type battlefield with a few adjustments—two large floating platforms added for Trainers, while the rest remained open water.
"Alex, I'll be your first opponent," Daisy said, stepping gracefully onto her platform. Her long legs glistened under the lights as she tossed her Poké Ball. "Go, Luvdisc!"
The pink, heart-shaped Pokémon appeared, spinning playfully just beneath the surface.
**Pokémon: Luvdisc, Lv. 16**
"Pikachu, you're up first!" Alex called.
Pikachu leapt onto one of the floating discs, tail sparking with excitement, while Luvdisc lurked underwater.
"Electric-type versus Water-type… the matchup doesn't look great for us," Violet murmured.
"Luvdisc is hiding in the water, so any Electric move from Pikachu will have perfect accuracy," Lily added. Neither sister expected much from Daisy's lead.
"Alex, as the challenger, you have the first move," Daisy said. She knew their team wasn't built for serious battles—only Misty had the real talent and depth among the four sisters.
Alex didn't hold back. This was an official Gym challenge; going all out was the only way to show respect.
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt the water!"
"Pi… KA… CHUUU!"
A thick, crackling beam of electricity slammed into the pool. Golden sparks exploded across the entire surface, instantly conducting through every drop.
Luvdisc popped up a second later, eyes spinning in circles, completely knocked out and floating belly-up.
The battle had lasted less than three seconds.
Daisy, Violet, and Lily all stared with wide eyes and dropped jaws.
"Defeated in one move?!" Violet gasped.
"Is Pikachu's electricity really *that* strong?" Lily whispered, stunned.
Daisy sighed, recalling her fainted Luvdisc. "I knew I was outmatched… but that was ridiculously fast."
Misty watched from the sidelines, a proud little smirk tugging at her lips. *If you'd seen Pikachu wipe out that entire flock of Spearow, you'd understand how fierce it really is. And Alex is just as fierce—he took down half of them with his bare hands.*
She thought back to the river incident, the way Alex's eyes had devoured her bare tits when her top ripped open. Heat pooled between her thighs again at the memory. *As long as Pikachu doesn't hold back, it could probably trade blows with Arceus…*
Alex felt a surge of affection for his little partner. That powerful, adorable yellow furball was one of a kind—who wouldn't love it?
"Seel, you're next," Violet said, stepping up. She was determined to last at least two or three moves longer than Daisy had.
While Violet prepared, Daisy linked arms with Misty and leaned in close, whispering teasingly, "Misty, the boyfriend you brought back is seriously impressive—handsome *and* strong."
Misty's face flushed instantly. "Sister Daisy, I told you—he's not my boyfriend!"
Violet and Lily exchanged knowing glances. They had seen right through their little sister's tsundere act long ago. Misty clearly liked Alex, but her stubborn pride made her refuse to admit it. Her mouth was the hardest part of her—they'd have to teach her a lesson.
"Come on, we're all sisters here. Who do you think you're fooling?" Lily said, glancing at Alex. "If you don't grab a good guy like him while you can, you'll regret it later. Look at him—handsome face, friendly, and so *honest*."
*Honest?* Misty agreed with the first two points, but the "honest" part made her want to laugh out loud. *You'll change your tune when you get attacked by Steelix! Then you won't think Alex is honest at all…*
She remembered every lingering stare he'd given her—how his eyes had burned into her exposed breasts by the river, how her nipples had hardened instantly under that hungry gaze, how wet she'd gotten just from the memory. The way he'd teased her waist and ass earlier, fingers sliding possessively over her curves… Alex was many things, but "honest" was definitely not one of them.
Still, the more her sisters praised him, the warmer Misty felt inside. Her eyes kept drifting back to Alex on the battlefield, cheeks flushed, thighs pressed tightly together as a fresh slick heat soaked into her panties.
(End of Chapter 19)