An hour had passed since tea time started and Nils, Ren and Firenze had just finished their tea. After tea time was over, everyone went to the Gym for the Gym Battle between Nils and Marnie. In the Gym, Nils and Marnie went to either side of the battlefield while Ren, Firenze and Marnie's dad sat at the stand and Marnie's mom stood on the referee platform because she was the referee.
"The battle between Marnie, the Gym Leader, and Nils the challenger will now begin," said Marnie's mom, "Each trainer will use three Pokemon and the battle will be over if all three of a trainer's Pokemon are unable to battle." "Furthermore, only the challenger can substitute Pokemon during battle." "Now begin."
"Go Dusclops," said Marnie who sent out a Dusclops.
"Go Ivysaur," said Nils who sent out Ivysaur. "Ivysaur, use Sleep Powder," and Ivysaur used the move of choice which put Dusclops to sleep. "Use Razor Leaf," and Ivysaur used the selected move which caused some damage. "Razor Leaf again," but when Ivysaur used the second Razor Leaf, Dusclops woke up.
"Use Mean Look," said Marnie and Dusclops used the move of choice on Ivysaur.
"What's Mean Look," asked Ren.
"Mean Look prevents the target from leaving battle," answered Marnie's dad, "The strategies Marnie uses are the kind that would normally force trainers to substitute." "So, she taught both Dusclops and Misdreavus that move to prevent that from happening."
"Use Sludge Bomb to try to Poison it," said Nils and Ivysaur managed to hit Dusclops with the move but wasn't able to poison it.
"Confuse Ray," said Marnie and Ivysaur became confused due to the move Dusclops used.
"Try to focus Ivysaur," said Nils who knew Mean Look prevented him from substituting.
"Use Will-O-Wisp," said Marnie and Dusclops used the chosen move which burned Ivysaur. "Now Shadow Punch," and Dusclops attacked Ivysaur with Shadow Punch.
Just then, Ivysaur snapped out of the confusion.
"Alright Ivysaur," said Nils who became relieved, "Now use Razor Leaf," and Ivysaur hit Dusclops with yet another Razor Leaf.
"Use Shadow Punch," said Marnie and Dusclops started to use the attack of choice.
"Dodge it," said Nils, but when Ivysaur tried to dodge, the Shadow Punch hit her.
"How did that Shadow Punch hit Ivysaur," asked Ren who thought for sure that Ivysaur was gonna dodge the attack.
"It hit because Shadow Punch never misses," answered Marnie's dad.
"Marnie really knows how to use her Dusclops," said Firenze.
Just then, Nils noticed that Ivysaur's ability, Overgrow, had activated and he knew he should take advantage of it.
"Use Razor Leaf," said Nils and Ivysaur used a boosted Razor Leaf that knocked out Dusclops.
"Dusclops is unable to battle," said Marnie's mom," Ivysaur wins.
"Great job Ivysaur.," said Nils who was glad Dusclops was defeated.
"You may have not won Dusclops but you were excellent," said Marnie as she returned her Dusclops, "You know, most challengers get at least one of their Pokemon knocked out by Dusclops." "But, just because that didn't happen with you doesn't mean things will be easy, go Misdreavus," and a Misdreavus appeared.
"Think you can handle it Ivysaur," asked Nils and Ivysaur nodded. "Use Razor Leaf," and Ivysaur used Razor Leaf yet again.
"Dodge and use Hex," said Marnie and Misdreavus then dodged Razor Leaf and used Hex which did lots of damage because of Ivysaur's burn.
After getting hit by the Hex, Ivysaur was knocked out.
"Ivysaur is unable to battle," said Marnie's mom, "Misdreavus wins."
"You did wonderful Ivysaur, take a good rest," said Nils as he returned Ivysaur. "Go Blitzle," and Blitzle was sent out. "Use Shock Wave," and Blitzle used the move of choice.
"Use Shadow Ball," said Marnie and Misdreavus used the chosen move.
Both Shock Wave and Shadow Ball crashed into each other and caused an explosion that made lots of smoke.
"Hide in the smoke and use Flame Charge," said Nils and Blitzle did as instructed and then gave Misdreavus damage with Flame Charge.
"I'm sorry Misdreavus but it seems we're gonna have to do this," Marnie said to Misdreavus.
"Misdreavus," said Misdreavus who seemed to agree with Marnie.
"Use Mean Look," said Marnie and Misdreavus used the selected move.
"Use Spark Blitzle," said Nils and Blitzle hit Misdreavus with the chosen attack at high speed.
"Use Perish Song while it's still close," said Marnie and Misdreavus used the move of choice which worked.
"This is bad," said Firenze.
"Why's that," asked Ren who didn't know what just happened.
"Because a short while after being used, Perish Song knocks out all of the Pokemon that are affected by it including the user," answered Firenze.
"Whenever Marnie faces a Pokemon that she knows she can't defeat, she has Misdreavus use Perish Song just to knock it out even though it means sacrificing Misdreavus despite the fact she doesn't like doing that," explained Marnie's dad, "Of course, Marnie also had to have Misdreavus learn Mean Look so challengers wouldn't let their Pokemon escape the effects of Perish Song."
"Use Shockwave," said Nils who knew he had to hurry and defeat Misdreavus.
"Use Shadow Ball," said Marnie, who was only buying time for Perish Song, and Misdreavus stopped Shock Wave with Shadow Ball.
"Spark," said Nils and Blitzle started to attack Misdreavus with the selected attack.
"Use Shadow Ball to weaken Blitzle's attack," said Marnie and Misdreavus did as instructed and then got hit by the weakened Spark.
"Shock Wave," said Nils and Blitzle managed to hit Misdreavus with the move of choice.
Suddenly, the effects of Perish Song kicked in and both Blitzle and Misdreavus were knocked out.
"Both Pokemon are unable to battle," said Marnie's mom and then both trainer prepared to send out their last Pokemon.
"Go Gengar," said Marnie who sent out a Gengar.
"Go Grumpig," said Nils as he sent out Grumpig.
"Well this is interesting," said Firenze.
"Why is that," asked Ren.
"Because both Gengar and Grumpig have the type advantage," answered Firenze.
"I didn't know that was possible," said Ren.
"Oh it is," said Firenze, "Now let's see what happens."
"Use Psybeam," said Nils and Grumpig started to use the chosen move.
"Use Shadow Ball," said Marnie and Gengar started using the selected attack.
The two attacks collided and caused another explosion, but then the Shadow Ball continued towards Grumpig.
"Use Bounce," said Nils and Grumpig dodged the Shadow Ball by using Bounce and then attacked Gengar while still using Bounce. "Use Psybeam from up close," and Grumpig was preparing to use the selected move when something happened.
"Use Poison Jab," said Marnie and Gengar hit Grumpig with Poison Jab and then got hit back by Psybeam which sent both Pokemon flying.
When Grumpig and Gengar both recovered from the attacks, it was revealed that Grumpig got poisoned by the Poison Jab.
"Use Hex," said Marnie and Gengar used the move of choice which gave Grumpig a lot of damage because of the Poison and also because the move was super effective.
"Use Bounce," said Nils who decided to take a chance and Grumpig used Bounce to get close to Gengar.
"That's not gonna happen a second time," said Marnie, "Use Shadow Claw," and Gengar charged at Grumpig while using the move of choice.
"Not what I had in mind but that could work," said Nils, "Use Zen Headbutt," and Grumpig used the selected move at hit Gengar before the Shadow Claw could land.
After getting hit by Zen Headbutt, Gengar crashed into the ground and flinched from the Zen Headbutt.
"Use Psybeam," said Nils and Grumpig managed to hit Gengar with the selected attack which confused Gengar.
"Uh oh," said Marnie who became worried, "Snap out of it Gengar and hurry."
"Use Zen Headbutt," said Nils and Grumpig attacked Gengar with the move of choice. "Finish with Psybeam," and Grumpig then used the chosen move which knocked out Gengar.
"Gengar is unable to battle," said Marnie's mom, "Grumpig wins which means the winner of this Gym Battle is Nils, the challenger."
"Well Gengar," said Marnie as she returned her Gengar, "You battled wonderfly just as always and we had lots of fun too so you can take a rest now," and Marnie started walking over to Nils. "That was a very fun battle don't you think Nils?"
"Yeah, it was fun." answered Nils.
"And since you defeated me," said Marnie, "I am happy to give you the Spook Badge," and Marnie gave Nils a black, skull shaped Badge.
"Thank you Marnie," thanked Nils who was happy to now have five Badges.
Later back at the house, Nils, Ren and Firenze said goodbye to Marnie and her parents and then went back to the Pokemon Center to heal Nils' Pokemon and then sleep for the night hoping to come up with where they would go next.
