The ship had just arrived in a port on Seafoam Island and all of the passengers, including Nils, Ren, Firenze, Libby and Daisy, got off.
"Hey Daisy," asked Nils, "Do you know where the Gym is?"
"Well," said Daisy, "You first should go over that hill over there then cross a nearby river and after that, you should be able to find Seafoam Town where the Gym is."
"Thanks Daisy," thanked Nils.
"No problem," said Daisy, "Anyway, I'm gonna spend a few days at a hotel here before going home." "See you at the wedding."
"See ya Daisy," said Nils and Daisy then left for the hotel.
"Where will you be going Libby," asked Ren.
"There's a nearby cave that I hear is great for training," answered Libby, "I'll spend some time there and then go to Seafoam Town." "See you later," and then Libby left for the cave.
"Guess it's just the three of us again," said Firenze and the trio then left for the hill.
Once at the hill, Nils, Ren and Firenze started climbing but found a hard time because it was tall. At one point, Firenze suggested they should have a lunch break and she, Nils and Ren started to have lunch.
"Did you hear that," asked Nils who thought he heard something.
"Hear what," asked Firenze.
Just then, a nearby tree that was behind a bush vibrated and some fruit fell off. Nils then decided to check it out and when he went past the bush, he found a Snorunt eating the fruit.
"Cool a Snorunt," said Nils, "I think I'll catch it." "Go Grumpig," and Grumpig was sent out. "Use Power Gem," and Grumpig used the move of choice but Snorunt, who realized it was being attacked, dodged and then used Attract which worked on Grumpig.
"What was that move," asked Ren as he and Firenze were watching.
"That was Attract," answered Firenze, "It's a move that gives a Pokemon a status condition that is similar to confusion but can only work if the user and the target are of opposite genders."
"Well if it worked on Grumpig, who is a boy, then that Snorunt must be a girl," said Ren.
"In that case," said Nils, "Return Grumpig," and Grumpig returned to the Pokeball. "Go Ivysaur," and Ivysaur, who is immune to Snorunt's Attract, was sent out.
Snorunt then launched an Ice Beam which hit Ivysaur and caused super effective damage.
"Hang in there Ivysaur and use Sleep Powder," said Nils and Ivysaur used the chosen move which put Snorunt to sleep. "Now Sludge Bomb," and Ivysaur used the move of choice which gave Snorunt some damage.
Snorunt then woke up and used Ice Fang which hit Ivysaur.
"Use Razor Leaf while Snorunt is still on you," said Nils and Ivysaur did as instructed. "Go Pokeball," Nils said as he threw a Pokeball at Snorunt which successfully caught her. "Alright, I have a Snorunt," Nils said happily.
"Well that was interesting," said Firenze, "Now let's get back to lunch," and the trio returned to eating lunch.
After lunch, the trio continued to climb the hill. After a few hours, they reached the top and found a Pokemon Center where they decided to rest for the night. Once in the Pokemon Center the trio gave their Pokemon to Nurse Joy and then waited at a nearby table.
"Excuse me," said a girl who seemed to be slightly older than Nils, "Can I please have a battle with one of you so my Politoed can have his first battle since evolving?"
"Sure," said Nils, "I just caught a Snorunt and I would like to try her out."
The trio got back their Pokemon and then went to the battlefield along with the girl.
"Go Politoed," said the girl and a Politoed appeared.
"Go Snorunt," said Nils who sent out Snorunt.
"Use Bubble Beam," said the girl and her Politoed started using the move of choice.
"Ice Beam," said Nils and Snorunt used the selected attack which stopped Bubble Beam.
"Use Bounce," said the girl and Politoed managed to hit Snorunt with Bounce.
"Use Attract," said Nils and Snorunt used Attract on Politoed which worked.
"Politoed," shouted the girl who didn't know what to do at that point.
"Use Ice Fang," said Nils and Snorunt attacked Politoed with the chosen move. "Now use Ice Beam," and Snorunt once again used Ice Beam.
"Politoed," said the girl, "If you can hear me, use Perish Song," and by luck, Politoed did as asked.
"What just happened," asked Ren.
"Sometimes when a Pokemon is confused or affected by Attract, they still attack," answered Firenze.
"Use Headbutt," said Nils and Snorunt did as instructed. "Ice Fang," and Snorunt used the selected attack. "Ice Beam," and Snorunt hit Politoed with Ice Beam but then, Perish Song came into effect and both Snorunt and Politoed were knocked out.
"That was a nice battle," said the girl as she returned her Politoed, "I didn't expect your Snorunt to know Attract." "If Politoed hadn't listened to me, then I would have lost for sure."
"Well at least Snorunt and Politoed both had a good first battle," said Nils as he returned Snorunt.
Later, as the trio were having dinner, Nurse Joy came over while carrying a box.
"What's in the box," asked Nils.
"Well Nils," said Nurse Joy, "Someone you know gave me this knowing you and your friends are going to need what's inside for Seafoam Town."
Nurse Joy then opened the box and revealed three sets of snow clothes that were clearly meant for Nils, Ren and Firenze.
"Thanks Nurse Joy," said Nils.
"Don't thank me," said Nurse Joy, "Thank the one who gave them to me to give to you."
"And who would that be," asked Firenze.
"You'll find out once you get to Seafoam Town," answered Nurse Joy who then left.
After finishing dinner, the trio went to bed. And Nils slept with a smile on his face due to the events that happened that day.
