After getting their Pokemon healed, Nils, Ren and Firenze decided to go to the Gym of Tormen City so Nils could finally get his first Gym Badge.

"At long last, my first Gym Battle," said Nils who was very excited, "I just know it's gonna be great."

A little while later, the trio arrived at the Gym and entered only to find an old man with gray hair and a gray mustache and was wearing a black sleeveless shirt and short brown pants and seemed to have strong muscles giving a Pokeball to a young boy who seemed to be slightly younger than Nils and had blonde hair that was short and curly.

"Um, is this a bad time," asked Nils as the old man and young boy noticed the trio.

"In a way yes," answered the old man, "But I suppose it's alright." "You see I was just giving my grandson his first Pokemon for his journey.," "I guessing one of you would like to challenge me to a Gym Battle?"

"Yes," answered Nils who realized the old man was the Gym Leader, "I want to have a Gym Battle with you unless you're busy."

"I'd be happy to have a battle with you," said the Gym Leader, "By the way I suppose we should introduce ourselves, I'm Reginald and this is Gunter."

"Hi there,' said Gunter after he was introduced.

"I'm Nils and these are my travelling companions, Ren and Firenze."

"Nice to meet you," said Reginald, "Now Nils, I know you have gone through some tough experiences to get here including climbing Mt. Tormen, but I'm afraid we'll have to battle tomorrow." "As you know, Gunter just got his first Pokemon and I think he should have his first battle with it as soon as possible."I think one of you three should have a battle with him, Is that a good plan Gunter?"

"Yes it is," answered Gunter, "I really want to know my Eevee better,"

"Can I battle you," Ren asked Gunter thinking it should be him believing he's the weakest of the three of them.

"Sure," answered Gunter and everyone went to the Gym Stadium for the battle.

At the stadium, Ren and Gunter stood at either side of the Battle Field while Nils, Firenze and Reginald sat at the stand.

"The battle between Gunter and Ren will now commence," said the Gym Referee. "This will be a one on one battle and the winner will be decided if the other Trainer's Pokemon is unable to battle.

"Go Eevee," shouted Gunter as his new Eevee got out of his Pokeball.

"Go Makuhita," shouted Ren as he sent out Makuhita because he wanted to try him out.

"Battle begin," said the referee just after the two Pokemon were sent out of their Pokeballs.

"Eevee use Growl," said Gunter and Eevee used the selected move which lowered Makuhita's Attack.

"Use Arm Thrust Makuhita," said Ren and Makuhita managed to hit Eevee with the move but did not do a good amount of damage due to Growl.

"Use Sand Attack," commanded Gunter just before Eevee used the move of choice on Makuhita.

"Try to focus and use Force Palm," commanded Ren but Makuhita couldn't hit Eevee.

"Use Quick Attack," said Gunter which led to Eevee hitting Makuhita with a strong Quick Attack.

"Now use Swift," Gunter then said while Ren was stuck in a bad situation. "Finish it with Quick Attack," and Eevee once again hit Makuhita with Quick Attack which knocked him out.

"Makuhita is unable to battle," said the referee, "Eevee is the winner which means the victor is Gunter."

"Nice job Eevee," said Gunter as he picked up Eevee.

"That was a good battle," said Ren after he returned Makuhita to his Pokeball, "But how come you were able to handle that battle so easily if you had the type disadvantage?"

"Simple, answered Gunter, "I watch my grandpa do Gym Battles all the time so I managed to pick up a few strategies and skills along the way."

"That was marvelous," said Reginald as he walked onto the field, "Now I am sure you will do great on your journey Gunter."

"Thanks Grandpa," said Gunter,"By the way, since you have a challenger to battle tomorrow, I think I'll stay here a little longer and then start my journey after the battle."

"Very well," said Reginald, "And Nils," he said as he looked at Nils, " I expect a good battle from you."

"I expect the same," said Nils

Afterwords, Nils, Ren and Firenze left the Gym and headed back to the Pokemon Center so Makuhita could be healed and the trio would prepare for the next day.