Nils woke up early the next morning and decided to get dressed and then get some fresh air and talk to his Pokemon. Once outside, Nils sent out all three of his Pokemon who all looked ready for the Gym Battle.
"Well guys," said Nils, "This is it, our first Gym Battle." "I know you have all been training hard for this, but you must never let your guard down because Gym Leaders are much stronger than the average Trainer."
Nils then took something out of his backpack and hugged it for good luck which made his Pokemon look confused wondering what their Trainer was hugging.
"Oh this," said Nils to his Pokemon," This is a picture of my fiance, Tana." "She's also traveling on a journey to battle Gym Leaders just like me." "You already met her Bulbasaur remember?"
"Bulbasaur," answered Bulbasaur who remembered Tana from when she visited Professor Oak's lab and chose Squirtle as her first Pokemon.
"Anyway," continued Nils, "Tana and I each keep a picture of each other with us as good luck charms for our journey." "Now that I think about it, I wonder how her journey is going?"
Nils and his Pokemon then spent the next few hours doing some last minute training and then went back inside for breakfast. While Nils was eating his breakfast, he noticed Ren and Firenze come down all dressed for the day getting their breakfast and then sitting at the table where he was sitting at.
"Well you're up early," said Firenze as she started eating her breakfast.
"I was too excited for my Gym Battle today to sleep," responded Nils as he finished his breakfast.
After Firenze and Ren finished their breakfast, Nils got his Pokemon back from Nurse Joy, who were being healed after the training, and the trio left the Pokemon Center to go to the Gym. Once they arrived at the Gym, Nils, Ren and Firenze entered and saw Reginald and Gunter who were waiting for them.
"I see you came," said Reginald who seemed like was ready for the battle all morning,"Let's go to the stadium and get started."
As Ren, Firenze and Gunter went to the stand, Firenze decided to ask Gunter something.
"Hey Gunter," said Firenze," "What type does this Gym specialize in?"
"It specializes in the Normal Type," answered Gunter, "But don't believe Nils will defeat my grandpa that easily." "Just because that type isn't super effective against anything doesn't mean the Pokemon and Moves of that type are weak."
"The Gym Battle between Reginald, the Gym Leader, and Nils, the challenger, will now commence," said the referee as Nils and Reginald got into position, "Each Trainer will use three Pokemon and if all three of a trainer's Pokemon are unable to battle, the other trainer will be the winner." "Furthermore, only the challenger can substitute Pokemon during the battle."
"Go Machop," said Nils as he sent out Machop because he learned about the Gym's type from another trainer back at the Pokemon Center and knew Machop had the type advantage.
"Go Jigglypuff," said Reginald as he sent out a Jigglypuff that looked like it knew how to fight.
"Battle begin," shouted the referee once both Pokemon were on the battlefield.
"Machop, use Karate Chop," Said Nils and Machop used the selected move which managed to hit Jigglypuff and cause some damage.
"Wait a minute," said Ren, "Why did that Karate Chop not do more damage?"
"Because Jigglypuff is not only a Normal Type," explained Gunter, "It's also a Fairy Type which is resistant to the Fighting Type."
"Use Doubleslap," said Reginald which lead to Jigglypuff hitting Machop several times with the chosen move.
"How about this," said Nils, "Use Strength."
Machop used the move that he was told to use and it sent Jigglypuff flying.
"Use Disarming Voice," said Reginald once Jigglypuff landed and it then used the selected move which gave Machop super effective damage. "Now use Doubleslap," but just as Jigglypuff started using the attack, Nils smirked.
"Use Revenge," said Nils and once Machop was attacked, he used the selected move which gave Jigglypuff a lot of damage which knocked it out.
"Jigglypuff is unable to battle," said the referee, "Machop is the winner."
"You did good Jigglypuff, take a good rest," said Reginald as he returned Jigglypuff to it's Pokeball. "Now for my second Pokemon, go Pidgeotto," and Reginald sent out a Pidgeotto which surprised Nils, Ren and Firenze because Pidgeotto had the type advantage against Fighting Types instead of the disadvantage.
"What," said Gunter who noticed the surprised faces, "Pidgeotto is still a Normal Type."
"Can you handle this one Machop," Nils asked Machop who only smiled which revealed his confidence. "Alright then, use Karate Chop," and Machop then jumped and hit Pidgeotto with the selected move.
"Use Wing attack Pidgeotto," said Reginald which lead to Pidgeotto attacking Machop the move of choice while he was still close.
After Machop fell to the ground by the attack he got back up but started to look tired. Nils knew he had to finish this quickly and then thought of an idea.
"Machop," said Nils, "Charge to Pidgeotto and use Karate Chop again."
"In that case," said Reginald, "Charge to Machop and use Wing Attack again."
The two Pokemon charged at each other, but when they got close, Nils said something that Reginald didn't expect but Ren and Firenze did expect.
"Jump and flip," commanded Nils and Machop did his favorite technique as commanded which knocked Pidgeotto to the ground."Now use Strength," and Machop used the chosen move which knocked out Pidgeotto.
"Pidgeotto is Unable to battle," said the referee, "Machop is the winner."
"Alright," said Nils who was glad he was on a roll.
"Impressive," Said Reginald, "Many challengers have used Fighting Types against me in Gym Battles, but your Machop is the very first one to defeat both Jigglypuff and Pidgeotto." "However, It won't beat this one, go Tauros," and a Tauros appeared on the battlefield.
"We'll see," said Nils, "Use Low Kick," and Machop managed to hit Tauros with the selected move which did a lot of damage because Tauros was heavy.
"Tauros, use Rage," said Reginald and Tauros managed to land the attack on Machop which knocked him out.
"Machop is unable to battle," said the referee, "Tauros is the winner."
"Machop return," said Nils as Machop returned to his Pokeball, "You were awesome take a good rest." "Go Ledyba," and Nils sent Ledyba out for battle. "Use Supersonic," commanded Nils and the attack hit which made Tauros confused.
"Stay calm Tauros," said Reginald, "Just try to regain your focus and resist any attack that hits you."
"Use Aerial Ace," said Nils and Ledyba attacked Tauros with a new move that he learned during the training that morning. "Now, Comet Punch," and Ledyba used the selected move which gave even more damage to Tauros.
Just then, the confusion on Tauros wore off and Reginald smiled.
"Use Rage," said Reginald and Tauros used the same move he used to defeat Machop which defeated Ledyba.
"Ledyba is unable to battle," said the referee, "Tauros is the winner."
"How come that Rage looked more powerful than the last one," asked Ren.
"Because when Rage is used and the user is attacked after, then Rage will be stronger if used again right after the first one," answered Firenze.
"Then how is Nils supposed to defeat that Tauros," asked Ren who became concerned.
"I don't know," answered a worried Firenze.
Knowing it was his last Pokemon, Nils took a deep breath and then grabbed Bulbasaur's Pokeball.
"Go Bulbasaur," shouted Nils and Bulbasaur went out of her Pokeball. "Bulbasaur use Sleep Powder," and Bulbasaur successfully managed to put Tauros to sleep by using the selected move.
"Not again," said Reginald who knew he had no choice but to wait for Tauros to wake up.
"Now use Tackle," said Nils which lead to Bulbasaur using the selected move which caused some damage. "Now use Razor Leaf while backing away," and Bulbasaur did as commanded.
Once the Razor Leaf stopped, Tauros woke up but looked exhausted from all the damage it took.
"I guess this next attack will decide it," said Reginald, "Use Rage."
"Use Razor Leaf again," commanded Nils and Bulbasaur attacked Tauros with the selected move just as Tauros was charging toward her.
After being beaten up by the Razor Leaf, Tauros made it to Bulbasaur. But before he could attack her with Rage, Tauros collapsed.
"Tauros is unable to battle," said the Referee, "Bulbasaur is the winner which means the victor is Nils."
"Alright," cheered Nils, "We won our first Gym Battle Bulbasaur."
"Bulbasaur," said Bulbasaur who was also happy for the win.
"That was so cool," said Ren when he and Firenze came down to congratulate Nils.
"To be honest," said Firenze, "I thought you wouldn't be able to defeat that Tauros. "But the fact that you did and the strategy you used to do it might be signs that you'll be amazing at the Pokemon League."
"Thanks guys," said Nils.
"You did a fine job defeating me," said Reginald as he walked over to the trio. "And since you defeated me, It's time I gave you the Default Badge," Said Reginald as he showed a white, star shaped Badge.
"Thank you very much," said Nils as he took the Badge.
"Well now that that's settled," said Gunter who also went to where the others were, "I think I'll go to Cerulean City for my first Gym Battle and then to Dure City for my second one." See you Grandpa," and Gunter then left to start his journey.
"What about you," Reginald asked Nils, "Where will you go for your next Gym Battle?"
"I have an Idea," said Ren, "Yesterday, while Makuhita was being healed, I talked to a Trainer that came here from Sacr City." "During our conversation, the trainer told me her hometown had a Gym that in her opinion was very cute and the area between here and there had a lot of cute Pokemon."
"That sounds interesting," said Nils who wanted another Pokemon, "Let's go there."
After deciding their next destination, Nils, Ren and Firenze went back to the Pokemon Center so Nils could have his hard worked Pokemon healed and so the trio could spend one more night before leaving in the morning.
