As Nils, Ren and Firenze travelled to Celadon City, they became lost in a forest.
"Which way do we go," asked Ren.
"I honestly don't know," answered Firenze.
"Wait a minute," said Nils who started to recognize the area, "I know this place." "I think I can lead us out of here and to a place where we can rest."
Ren and Firenze then followed Nils until they got out of the forest and saw a huge mansion.
"Ren, Firenze," said Nils, "Welcome to my home."
"This is where you live," asked Firenze, "I knew you were rich from what you've told me but I didn't expect this."
The three travelers went to the mansion and Nils then knocked on the door which was opened by a butler.
"I see you decided to pay a visit while traveling on your journey Nils," said the butler.
"That's right," said Nils, "Are Mom and Dad home?"
"They are," answered the butler, "Why don't you and your friends come inside while I go inform them of your visit."
The trio went into the mansion and Ren and Firenze were amazed with what they saw.
"Wow," said Ren, "It looks like we're in a castle."
"And everything here looks like they're brand new," said Firenze.
Just then, Jessie and James, who were happy to see their son, appeared.
"Nils, you're home," said Jessie who was very happy to know her son is alright.
"I am and it feels good to be home," said Nils. "By the way, these are my friends, Ren and Firenze."
"Hello," said Firenze.
"Hi there," said Ren.
"It's nice to meet you," said James, "I hope you took good care of Nils."
"Anyway," said Jessie, "I'm guessing you three want to spend the night here and then continue your journey tomorrow?"
"That's right Mom," answered Nils.
"Then I'll ask the butlers to make lunch for the five of us," said James, "In the meantime Nils, why don't you give your friends a tour of the mansion?"
"Good idea Dad," said Nils who then started showing Ren and Firenze around the place.
The tour was interesting and cool, but what really got Ren curious was a a large picture of several people including Nils' parents and Ash.
"What's that," asked Ren as he pointed to the picture.
"That's a picture of all of the heroes who defeated Team Rocket after their victory over them," answered Nils, "This picture can also be found in places like the Museum at Pewter City which I remember seeing, the mansion where the president of Ketchum co lives, and even several different Gyms."
"Firenze then took a closer look at it to see who she could recognize and she found a few familiar faces like the vice president of Ketchum co, Misty who she knew as the Cerulean City Gym Leader, and Boyd, the current champion of the Kanto League.
Just then, a maid appeared and told the trio that lunch was ready. Nils, Ren and Firenze then went to the dining room and started having lunch while telling Jessie and James about their adventures.
"You put the Magikarp Salesman behind bars," asked James who was smiling, "Thank goodness." "Now he won't bother us again even though it's been a long time since I last saw him."
"I'm actually proud of you for already having two badges Nils," said Jessie, "I hear the two Gym Leaders you battled are very strong."
"They are," said Nils, "By the way, I think you should see all of my Pokemon," and he then sent out Bulbasaur, Ledyba, Machop and Spoink.
"I like your Spoink," said Jessie, "It's so cute,"
"And your Machop looks like it can beat any Pokemon in a battle," said James, "By the way, the two of us decided we would like to have a Tag Team Battle with your friends to see how good they are." "Would you two like to do that?"
"I accept," said Ren
"I'll accept too," said Firenze.
After lunch, the five of them went to the mansion's battlefield where Jessie and James stood on one side while Ren and Firenze stood on the other and Nils sat at the stand.
"The battle between the teams of Jessie and James and Firenze and Ren will now begin," said a butler who was acting as referee, "Each trainer will use only one Pokemon each and the winning team will be decided when both of a team's Pokemon are unable to battle.
"Go Yanmega," said Jessie as she sent out her Yanmega.
"Go Amoonguss," said James as he sent out his Amoonguss.
"Go Litleo," said Firenze who sent out Litleo.
"Go Larvitar," said Ren who sent out Larvitar.
"Begin," said the butler.
"Litleo use Fire Fang on Amoonguss," said Firenze. But when the selected attack hit Amoonguss, Litleo became poisoned because Amoonguss' ability was Effect Spore.
"Use Steel Wing on Larvitar," said Jessie and Yanmega used the chosen move.
"Use Rockslide," said Ren which made Larvitar hit Yanmega with the move of choice just before Yanmega could hit him with Steel Wing.
"Use Body Slam Amoonguss," said James and Amoonguss managed to hit Litleo with the move of choice.
"Use Silver Wind on Litleo," said Jessie and Yanmega did as instructed.
"Use bite on Yanmega," said Ren which made Larvitar do what he was told to do and managed to hit Yanmega.
"Use Solar Beam on Larvitar," said James who realized Yanmega was in trouble.
"Stop it with Headbutt Litleo," said Firenze. But while the attack did manage to hit, Amoonguss managed to launch Solar Beam at Larvitar anyway which defeated him.
"Larvitar is unable to battle," said the butler just as Ren returned Larvitar.
""Use Ancient Power," said Jessie and Yanmega attacked Litleo with the move.
Litleo, who was weak due to all the damage she took, looked like she was going to collapse in defeat, but instead she stood up with the strength she had left and evolved.
"Use Fire Fang on Yanmega," said Firenze and her newly evolved Pyroar used the chosen attack which knocked out Yanmega who was severely weakened by Larvitar. "Now Overheat on Amoonguss," and Pyroar used the move she learned by evolving on Amoonguss who was then knocked out as well,
"Yanmega and Amoonguss are both unable to battle," said the butler, "The winners are Firenze and Ren."
"Great job Pyroar," said Firenze who was proud of Pyroar. "You have gone a long way."
"That was a great battle," said Nils as he walked onto the battlefield.
"Yes it was," said Jessie as she and James returned their Pokemon and walked over to the trio.
"Yeah and don't feel bad Ren your Larvitar is strong." "It just needs more training."
"I suppose you're right," said Ren.
After the battle, Nils, Ren and Firenze went to the back yard and sent out all of their Pokemon so they could all enjoy some fresh air. While Firenze and Ren were watching the Pokemon who were playing, Nils decided to talk to his parents.
"So how are preparations for the wedding," asked Nils who had wondered about how the preparations for his and Tana's wedding were going.
"They're going really well," answered Jessie, "The Pokemon League has been informed and are setting up an area just outside of the stadium for the ceremony."
"The ballroom of one of the hotels there will host the party," said James.
"We'll work on decorations which I know you both will love," continued Jessie, "You just have to worry about your tuxedo, the rings and finding a best man."
"Well I don't know about my best man yet," said Nils, "But I was thinking of getting both my tuxedo and the rings at stores in Celadon City."
"That's a good idea," said James.
Nils then returned to his friends and their Pokemon and continued to have fun until dinner time. The next day, Nils, Ren and Firenze said goodbye to Jessie and James and went back to the journey.
