Nils, Ren and Firenze had just left Vermilion City and were on their way to Lavender Town for Nils' fifth Gym Battle. That evening, the trio set up camp for the night and then started having dinner.

"You know Firenze," said Ren to Firenze, "Since Nils' Egg has already hatched, don't you think our Eggs will also hatch soon?"

"I don't know," answered Firenze, "There's no telling how long it will take for our Eggs to hatch."

Just then, Ren's Egg began to glow which meant it was going to hatch.

"Look guys," said Ren, "My Egg is hatching."

The egg continued to hatch and when the glowing stopped, the Egg hatched into a Trubbish.

"Cool," said Ren, "Hi there Trubbish my name is Ren," and Trubbish smiled looking at Ren. "And these are my other Pokemon," and Raticate, Makuhita, Larvitar and Gyarados introduced themselves to Trubbish.

After introductions, Trubbish then got a pumped up look and started to punch the air.

"I think Trubbish wants to have a battle," said Nils and Trubbish nodded which meant he was right.

"But it's late," said Firenze, "I think we should wait until tomorrow."

"Firenze is right Trubbish," said Ren, "Can you wait until tomorrow to battle," and Trubbish decided to wait.

"That's a relief," said Firenze and the trio and their Pokemon went to sleep.

The next morning, Trubbish, who was eager to finally battle woke everyone up.

"I guess a promise is a promise," said Ren.

"In that case," said Firenze, "Let's let Houndoom be Trubbish's opponent," and Firenze sent out Houndoom who was ready for battle.

"Trubbish use Acid Spray," said Ren and Trubbish used the move of choice which lowered Houndoom's special defense.

"Use Feint Attack," said Firenze and Houndoom hit Trubbish with the selected attack.

"Use Sludge," said Ren and Trubbish hit Houndoom with the move of choice which not only damaged Houndoom, but poisoned her too.

"Try Fire Fang," said Firenze and Houndoom charged at Trubbish while using the chosen move.

"Stop it with Double Slap," said Ren and Trubbish hit Houndoom with the selected move which knocked out Houndoom. "Nicely done Trubbish," but Trubbish was not satisfied.

"I think Trubbish wants to continue battling," said Firenze as she returned Houndoom.

"In that case," said Nils, "I think Machoke should be Trubbish's next opponent," and Nils sent out Machoke.

"Use Acid Spray," said Ren and Trubbish started the battle with the same move that started the last one.

"Revenge," said Nils and Machoke gave Trubbish a fair amount of damage.

"Double Slap," said Ren and Trubbish attacked Machoke with the move of choice."

"Use Strength," said Nils and Trubbish took damage from the move Machoke was told to use.

"Sludge," said Ren and Trubbish used the selected attack which gave Machoke enough damage to get knocked out due to the effects of Acid Spray.

After winning the battle, Trubbish asked for yet another battle.

"Oh come on," complained Nils, "How many battles does Trubbish want to have?"

"Perhaps I can help," said a man who came out of nowhere who had a brown afro and was wearing a shirt that had green and white stripes.

"Who are you," asked Ren as the man walked over to them.

"I'm Antony," introduced the man, "Though you may know me better as the Elite Four member who is a Bug Type Master."

"You're one of the Elite Four," asked a surprised Nils.

"I am," answered Antony, "And the Reason why is because I can understand my Pokemon's feelings and make sure they get what they want while they in turn give me what I want.

"Do you know why my Trubbish doesn't want to stop battling," asked Ren.

"Well," said Antony, "I saw both of the battles your Trubbish had against Houndoom and Machoke." "And from what I saw, they were not worthy opponents for Trubbish who wants a real challenge."

"How do I find Trubbish a challenging battle," asked Ren.

"I think the best and fastest way is for you and Trubbish to have a battle with me and one of my Pokemon." suggested Antony.

Upon hearing Antony's suggestion, Trubbish became excited and agreed to the idea.

"Well if Trubbish wants to battle you, then count me in." said Ren.

"Ok then," said Antony, "If that's the case, go Vespiquen," and a Vespiquen appeared.

"Use Acid Spray," said Ren and Trubbish used the same move that was used to start the last two battles.

"Use Slash to stop it," said Antony and the Acid Spray was stopped by Slash.

"Use Double Slap," said Ren and Trubbish managed to hit Vespiquen with the attack of choice but did little damage.

"Use Air Slash from up close," said Antony and Vespiquen used the chosen move which sent Trubbish flying.

"Try Sludge," said Ren who didn't know what to do and Trubbish used the attack of choice.

"Dodge and use X-Scissor," said Antony and Vespiquen did as ordered and knocked out Trubbish with X-Scissor.

"Trubbish," shouted Ren as he ran over to Trubbish, "Are You ok?"

"Trubbish will be fine," said Antony who then gave Ren a Sitrus Berry, "Use this Sitrus Berry to heal Trubbish and it will be alright."

Trubbish then ate the Sitrus Berry and felt better. After getting healed by the berry Trubbish smiled and became satisfied because he finally had a challenging battle.

"It seems Trubbish is satisfied now," said Antony, "I'd better get going now, perhaps I'll see you all some other time," and with that, Antony left.

"Well this has been an interesting experience," said Firenze, "I just hope my Egg doesn't cause any trouble when it hatches.

The trio then had brunch, because Trubbish prevented them from having breakfast, and after that, they went back to traveling to Lavender Town.