After healing their Pokemon at Cinnabar Town's Pokemon Center, Nils, Tana, Ren, Firenze and Blaine walked through the town heading towards the Gym. When they got to the Gym, they were greeted by a boy about the same age as Firenze who had dark red bowl cut hair and was wearing a light blue shirt and black pants.

"Welcome back Firenze," said the boy, "I see your friends have finally made it for your Gym Battle with one of them."

"They did Gordon," replied Firenze, "Also, the challenger's fiance, who I also told you about, is also here and I will have a Gym Battle with her too."

"I see," said Gordon, "Hello to all of you, I'm Gordon, the Gym's referee." "I'm also Firenze's fiance and I proposed to her not long after she got back here because she told me that one of her friends was getting married despite the young age which inspired me."

"Hello," said Nils to Gordon, "I'm Nils and this is Ren and this is my fiance, Tana."

"I didn't know you were getting married too Firenze," said Ren.

"That's because during our journey, Gordon was just my boyfriend and I had no reason to talk about him," explained Firenze, "Also our wedding will happen a month after Nils and Tana's wedding so we can all relax in between weddings." "Anyway, ready for the Gym Battle Tana?"

"Indeed I am," answered Tana and everyone entered the gym.

Once at the battlefield, Tana and Firenze went to stand on either side while Gordon stood on the referee platform and Nils, Ren and Blaine sat on the stand.

"The Gym Battle between Firenze, the Gym Leader, and Tana, the challenger, will now begin," said Gordon, "Each trainer will use three Pokemon and the battle will be over when all three of either trainer's Pokemon are unable to battle." "Furthermore, only the challenger can substitute Pokemon."

"Go Houndoom," said Firenze and Houndoom was sent out.

"Go Altaria," said Tana and an Altaria appeared on the battlefield. "Use Cotton Guard," and Altaria raised its defense with the move of choice.

"Use Flamethrower," said Firenze knowing Flamethrower was the only move that could do normal damage on Altaria because all of Houndoom's other moves were physical.

Houndoom used Flamethrower which hit Altaria but it didn't do much damage because Altaria is a Dragon Type which is resistant to Fire Type moves.

"Use Moonblast," said Tana, and Altaria used the chosen move which not only hit Houndoom but also lowered her special attack which made Flamethrower just as useless as the other moves. "Sky Attack Altaria," and Altaria began to prepare for using the selected attack.

"Flamethrower Houndoom," said Firenze who knew Houndoom had to keep her distance.

Altaria then charged at Houndoom while using Sky Attack and gave Houndoom an incredible amount of damage.

"Use Foul Play," said Firenze and Houndoom hit Altaria with the attack but didn't do much damage because of Cotton Guard.

"Use Dragon Pulse," said Tana and Altaria started using Dragon Pulse.

"Try to stop it with Flamethrower," said Firenze and Houndoom used Flamethrower which hit the Dragon Pulse but wasn't strong enough to stop it because of the effects of Moonblast and Dragon Pulse got through and caused tons of damage to Houndoom.

"Dragon Pulse again," said Tana and Altaria used another Dragon Pulse which knocked out Houndoom.

"Houndoom is unable to battle," said Gordon, "Altaria wins."

"I think Tana's Altaria is unstoppable here," said Ren.

"We'll just wait and see if you're right," said Blaine, "But I'm sure Firenze will think of something."

"You did what you could Houndoom," said Firenze as she returned Houndoom, "Go Darmanitan," and Darmanitan was sent out.

"Use Moonblast," said Tana and Altaria hit Darmanitan with Moonblast which once again lowered special attack.

"Swagger," said Firenze and Darmanitan used the move of choice which confused Altaria.

"Try to focus and use Dragon Pulse Altaria," said Tana who became worried but Altaria couldn't attack.

"Rollout," said Firenze and Darmanitan gave a good amount of damage to Altaria by using the chosen attack.

"Come on Altaria," said Tana, "You can do it, try to use Dragon Pulse," but Altaria still wouldn't attack because of the confusion.

"Fire Punch Darmanitan," said Firenze and Darmanitan used the selected attack.

After getting hit by Fire Punch, Altaria recovered from the confusion and was ready to continue.

"Great job Altaria," said Tana, "Now use Sky Attack," and Altaria prepared for Sky Attack.

"Use Overheat," said Firenze and Darmanitan used the selected move which hit Altaria.

"Altaria then used Sky Attack and gave Darmanitan more damage than usual because its attack increased from Swagger. After getting hit by Sky Attack, Darmanitan flinched.

"Use Dragon Pulse," said Tana and Altaria used the chosen attack which gave Darmanitan more damage.

"Rollout," said Firenze who knew Darmanitan couldn't handle another hit and decided to at least weaken Altaria and Darmanitan started using the selected attack.

"Dragon Pulse before it hits," said Tana and Altaria hit Darmanitan with Dragon Pulse which stopped the Rollout and knocked out Darmanitan.

"Darmanitan is unable to battle," said Gordon, "Altaria wins."

"Nice job Darmanitan, take a good rest," said Firenze as she returned Darmanitan, "Go Torkoal and Torkoal was sent out.

"Sky Attack," said Tana and Altaria prepared for another Sky Attack.

"Shell Smash Torkoal," and Torkoal used the move of choice.

"I know that move," said Ren, "Firenze had Torkoal use it to defeat those Team Bomb grunts." "She told me it lowers defense and special defense but it raises attack, special attack and speed."

Altaria then attacked Torkoal with Sky Attack and because of Altaria's raised attack from Swagger and Torkoal's lowered defense from Shell Smash, Torkoal took a lot of damage but Firenze had a look that meant she wanted that to happen.

"Use Heat Wave from up close," said Firenze and Torkoal used the chosen attack, which got boosted in power by Shell Smash, and blasted away Altaria who then got knocked out.

"Altaria is unable to battle," said Gordon, "Torkoal wins."

"You were amazing Altaria," said Tana as she returned her Altaria, "Take a well deserved rest." "Go Hippowdon," and a female Hippowdon appeared. "Use Stone Edge," and Hippowdon started to use the move of choice.

"Iron Defense," said Firenze and Torkoal raised his defense by using the chosen move before getting hit by Stone Edge.

"Defense may be better but special defense is not," said Tana, "Use Earth Power," and Hippowdon used the attack of choice which missed Torkoal who dodged at a good speed.

"Use Heat Wave," said Firenze and Torkoal used the chosen move which gave a lot of damage to Hippowdon.

"Try Earth Power again," said Tana and Hippowdon used Earth Power again only for Torkoal to dodge it once again.

"Heat Wave Torkoal," said Firenze and Torkoal once again used Heat Wave which knocked out Hippowdon.

"Hippowdon is unable to battle," said Gordon, "Torkoal wins."

"Don't feel bad Hippowdon, you did your best now take a good rest," said Tana as she returned her Hippowdon, "Go Blastoise," and Blastoise was sent out. "Use Hydro Pump," and Blastoise used the move of choice which also missed Torkoal.

"Now use Superpower," said Firenze and Torkoal attacked Blastoise with the selected attack.

"Water Pulse while it's close," said Tana who wanted to use the same strategy Firenze used earlier and Blastoise blasted Torkoal away with Water Pulse and once Torkoal landed, he was revealed to be confused.

"Torkoal if you can hear me, use Heat Wave," said Firenze but Torkoal couldn't hear her.

"Let's end this Gym Battle with Hydro Pump," said Tana and Blastoise used the move of choice which knocked out Torkoal.

"Torkoal is unable to battle," said Gordon, "Blastoise wins which means the winner of this Gym Battle is Tana, the challenger.

"We did it Blastoise," said Tana as she went to hug her Blastoise.

"Blastoise," said Blastoise who was also happy for the win.

"You were great in that Gym Battle Tana," said Firenze as she walked over to Tana, "And since you defeated me, you have now earned this Volcano Badge," and Firenze gave Tana a Volcano Badge.

"Thanks Firenze," thanked Tana after Firenze gave her the badge.

"That was amazing Tana," said Nils as he ran to his fiance and hugged her.

"Thanks Nils," thanked Tana, "Now it's your turn to battle Firenze." "Are you ready?"

"I am," answered Nils, "But that won't be until tomorrow." "I don't mind though after battling Team Bomb and watching your Gym Battle."

"I suggest we all have dinner and call it a night," suggested Blaine and everyone agreed with the idea.

"By the way Nils," said Firenze," When we have our Gym Battle tomorrow, I will use my other three Pokemon." "Do you think you can handle it?"

"I'm sure I can," answered Nils and everyone then went for dinner.