The next morning, Nils and Rex got up and then continued their way to Pewter City. When they entered the City, the two of them went to the Pokemon Center because they promised Tana, Ren and Firenze that whichever group made it there first would wait for the other one at the Pokemon Center. Once at the Pokemon Center, Nils and Rex found Tana, Ren and Firenze who were waiting for them.
"So you got here first," said Nils to Tana, Ren and Firenze.
"Yup," said Tana, "We arrived here last night." "The trip through Dekabu Cave was originally a challenge because they were so many strong Pokemon living there but once Ren's Pupitar evolved into Tyranitar, we made it to Mt. Moon easily.
"Pupitar evolved," asked Nils.
"He sure did," answered Ren.
"Well now that we're all here," said Rex, "We should all go to the Gym so Nils, Tana and I can each have our final Gym Battle," and the group went to the Gym.
Once at the Gym, Nils and Tana became nervous because they knew the Gym Leader and were warned that he was a lot stronger than all of the other Gym Leaders in Kanto. Rex on the other hand became pumped for his Gym Battle because he challenged the Gym Leader before and everyone entered the Gym the saw a teenage girl who had long, black hair that went down to her legs and had a bit of red on either side and was wearing a grey sweatshirt that had purple patterns on it, a girl that seemed to be a year younger than the challengers and had long, brown hair that went to her shoulders and was wearing a brown shirt that had tiny grey spots and finally a small girl who was around the same age as Ren and she had short black hair and wore a pink sweater.
"Hey Snana, Rocio and Nabila," said Tana to the three girls who she was friends with, "Is your dad here, we would like to challenge him to three Gym Battles."
The Gym Leader of Pewter Gym, Forrest, is the younger brother of Ash's old companion and former Gym Leader, Brock. When Brock gave up on being a Gym Leader to become a Pokemon Breeder and then a Pokemon Doctor, he passed the title of Gym Leader to Forrest who proved to be an even stronger Gym Leader. When Ash fought Team Rocket along with many others, including Brock, Forrest joined in the conflict to help. After Team Rocket's downfall, Forrest started dating Lucy of the Battle Frontier, who once fell for Brock until she learned that he falls for every single girl he sees and then fell in love with Forrest right after. Despite the big age difference, Forrest and Lucy showed that they loved each other greatly and eventually got married and had three daughters all of whom were good friends of Tana and Nils.
"I'll go fetch him," answered the middle girl whose name was Rocio and after a few minute she came back with Forrest.
"If it isn't Tana and Nils," said Forrest, "And I see you've returned Rex." "I'm guessing the three of you want to challenge me?"
"Yes," answered Nils, Tana and Rex in unison.
"Ok then," said Forrest, "But I need to decide the order of who I battle." "Also, I'll only be able to battle two of you today while the third one I'll battle tomorrow."
"How will you choose the order," asked Rex.
"Well," said Forrest, "My three daughters each have a Pokemon that no one really knows about yet." "I want each of you to pick one of the three Pokemon." "Whoever picks Snana's Pokemon will go first, whoever picks Rocio's Pokemon will go second and whoever picks Nabila's Pokemon will go third."
"We'll get our Pokemon right away dad," said Snana who left to another room with her sisters and then came back with a Drapion, a Wooper and a Linoone.
"Drapion is the strongest," said Rex who picked Drapion, "It's obvious that Drapion is Snana's Pokemon."
"I know Snana," said Nils who picked Linoone, She doesn't rely on brute strength."
"I think you're both wrong but I don't know which one is hers," said Tana who picked Wooper who was all that was left.
Forrest's three daughters then went to their Pokemon with Nabila hugging Drapion, Rocio petting Linoone and Snana picking up Wooper.
"Well the order has been chosen," said Forrest, "Ready for a Gym Battle Tana?"
"You bet I am," said Tana who was happy she chose the right Pokemon and she and Forrest went to either side of the battlefield while Rocio stood on the referee platform, because she was the referee, and everyone else sat at the stand.
"The Gym Battle between Forrest, the Gym Leader, and Tana, the challenger, will now begin," said Rocio, "Each trainer will use three Pokemon and the battle will be over if all three of a trainer's Pokemon are unable to battle." "Also, only the challenger can switch Pokemon."
"Go Probopass," said Forrest and a Probopass appeared.
"Go Hippowdon," said Tana and Hippowdon was sent out. "Use Earth Power," and Hippowdon attacked Probopass with the move of choice which was super effective on Probopass.
"Use Flash Cannon," said Forrest and Probopass started to use the attack that was selected.
"Use Dig to dodge," said Tana and Hippowdon used Dig which allowed her to dodge Flash Cannon and land another super effective hit on Probopass.
"Try Flash Cannon again," said Forrest and this time, Probopass' Flash Cannon hit Hippowdon which caused some damage.
"Crunch," said Tana and Hippowdon used the chosen attack which gave Probopass some damage and lowered Probopass' defense.
"Dazzling Gleam," said Forrest and Probopass attacked Hippowdon with the move of choice.
"Use Dig," said Tana and Hippowdon attacked Probopass with Dig which did more damage than the last one because of Crunch and Probopass was knocked out.
"Probopass is unable to battle," said Rocio, "Hippowdon wins."
"Not bad Tana," said Forrest as he returned his Probopass, "But let's see how you handle this, go Aerodactyl," and an Aerodactyl appeared.
"Return Hippowdon," said Tana who returned Hippowdon knowing she wouldn't do much against a Flying Type, "Go Scizor," and Scizor was sent out. "Use Iron Head," and Scizor attacked Aerodactyl with Iron Head which made Aerodactyl flinch. "Now use Steel Wing," and Scizor used the selected attack which caused more damage to Aerodactyl and raised Scizor's defense.
"Use Ancient Power," said Forrest, and Aerodactyl hit Scizor with Ancient Power which raised all of Aerodactyl's stats.
"Steel Wing," said Tana who believed the best option was to raise Scizor's defense further and Scizor started to use Steel Wing.
"Use Sky Attack," said Forrest and Aerodactyl prepared to use Sky Attack and then got hit by Steel Wing which didn't raise Scizor's defense.
"Try to flinch it with Iron Head," said Tana and Scizor attacked Aerodactyl with the chosen move but Aerodactyl did not flinch.
Aerodactyl then attacked Scizor with Sky Attack which caused a bunch of damage and Scizor was knocked down.
"Finish this with Steel Wing," said Tana and Scizor got up and used the selected move which raised Scizor's defense and knocked out Aerodactyl.
"Aerodactyl is unable to battle," said Rocio, "Scizor wins."
"You did well Aerodactyl, take a good rest," said Forrest as he returned his Aerodactyl, "You're almost as strong as your father Tana, but My next Pokemon is a challenge even for him, go Rhyperior," and a Rhyperior appeared.
"That Rhyperior looks strong," said Nils as he was looking at Rhyperior.
"That's because it is strong," said Nabila, "Rhyperior is the main reason why Dad is the strongest Gym Leader in Kanto." "Dad even told us that Rhyperior once battled a Latias and would have won that battle if Latias didn't keep using Recover."
"Use Iron Head Scizor," said Tana and Scizor started to use Iron Head.
"Dodge with Dig," said Forrest who was using the same strategy Tana used with Hippowdon and Rhyperior dodged and attacked by using the move of choice.
"Steel Wing," said Tana and Scizor started to use Steel Wing.
"Rock Wrecker," said Forrest and Rhyperior attacked Scizor with Rock Wrecker which stopped the Steel Wing and knocked out Scizor.
"Scizor is unable to battle," said Rocio, "Rhyperior wins."
"Nice job Scizor," said Tana as she returned Scizor, "Go Hippowdon," and Hippowdon was sent out again. "Use Earth Power," and Hippowdon started to use the selected attack.
"Dodge with Dig," said Forrest and Rhyperior dodged Earth Power.
"Use you own Dig," said Tana and Hippowdon started to use Dig as well.
Rhyperior then came out of the ground with no target to hit and was then attacked by Hippowdon.
"That was clever," said Forrest, "But now try this, use Megahorn," and Rhyperior used the chosen move which gave a bunch of damage to Hippowdon.
"Use Crunch while Rhyperior is still close," said Tana and Hippowdon attacked Rhyperior with the move of choice which lowered Rhyperior's defense.
"Hammer Arm," said Forrest and Rhyperior hit Hippowdon with the move that was chosen and sent Hippowdon flying.
"Use Earth Power," said Tana and Hippowdon attacked Rhyperior with the selected move which lowered Rhyperior's special defense.
"Megahorn," said Forrest and Rhyperior charged at Hippowdon while using Megahorn.
"Dig to dodge," said Tana who hadn't realized her mistake until too late while Hippowdon used Dig.
"Use your Dig," said Forrest and Rhyperior used the selected move which lead to Hippowdon hitting nothing and then getting knocked out by Rhyperior.
"Hippowdon is unable to battle," said Rocio, "Rhyperior wins."
"I can't believe I was so desperate to avoid that Megahorn that I forgot that both Pokemon knew Dig," said Tana as she returned Hippowdon.
"It's ok," said Forrest, "I'm sure either way, Hippowdon would have gotten knocked out anyway."
"Well at least Hippowdon weakened Rhyperior," said Tana, "Go Blastoise," and Blastoise was sent out. "Use Water Pulse," and Blastoise hit Rhyperior with the chosen move which did lots of damage because of the effects of Earth Power and confused Rhyperior.
"Try to use Megahorn," said Forrest but Rhyperior couldn't attack because of the confusion.
"Hydro Pump Blastoise," said Tana and Blastoise used the move of choice which gave Rhyperior tons of damage.
After getting hit by Hydro Pump, Rhyperior snapped of of the confusion.
"Use Hammer Arm," said Forrest and Rhyperior charged at Blastoise while using the selected attack.
"Use Ice Punch Blastoise," said Tana and Blastoise charged at Rhyperior while using the move that was chosen.
The two Pokemon charged at each other while using their respective attacks but because Rhyperior was slowed down by the earlier Hammer Arm, Blastoise's Ice Punch hit first which gave Rhyperior lots more damage because of Crunch and then Rhyperior froze.
"Hydro Pump," said Tana and Blastoise used the selected attack which gave more damage to Rhyperior. "Hydro Pump one more time," and Blastoise used Hydro Pump yet again which knocked out Rhyperior.
"Rhyperior is unable to battle," said Rocio, "Blastoise wins which means the winner of this Gym Battle is Tana, the challenger."
"That was a fantastic battle Tana," said Forrest after he returned his Rhyperior, I'm sure your dad will be proud once he hears of this." "Anyway, here is your Boulder Badge," and he gave Tana the Boulder Badge.
"Thank you Forrest," thanked Tana who was happy to finally have all eight of the badges that she needed.
"Good job Tana," said Nils as he and the others went to her.
"Thanks Nils," thanked Tana, "Now it's your turn to battle Forrest."
"You're right," said Nils, "When can we have our battle Forrest?"
"Well first," explained Forrest, "I have to heal my Pokemon and then we should all have lunch." "After lunch, we can have our battle."
"That sound like a good plan dad," said Snana, "I can make lunch myself,"
"Well Snana," said Forrest, "You did learn how to cook from your uncle pretty well."
"Ok then," said Firenze, "Let's have lunch," and Forrest went to the Pokemon Center to heal his Pokemon while Snana started to make lunch.
By the time lunch was ready, Forrest returned with his healed up Pokemon and everyone then had lunch.
