Our heroes see that the Sprout Tower actually is on fire as Team Rocket is flying off. Monks are trapped inside the tower.
"We go to save the people inside!" Officer Jenny shouts.
"Gyarados and Feraligatr put that fire out!" Rob shouts throwing his Poké Balls.
Gyarados and Feraligatr appear and start using Hydro Pump.
"Only if I had brought my Feraligatr along with me," Rick says.
"Pidgeot go help the people inside," Falkner says.
"You too Staraptor!" Stephen shouts.
Pidgeot and Staraptor fly into the burning Sprout Tower as it is being blasted by Hydro Pump. Everybody watches nervously as Pidgeot and Staraptor burst out with all the people who were trapped inside. Officer Jenny runs over to the monks and helps them down.
"Now we need this fire out," Officer Jenny states.
"More pressure!" Rob shouts.
"Whirlwind, Pidgeot!" Falkner shouts.
"You too Staraptor!" Stephen shouts.
Gyarados and Feraligatr pump more water as both Pidgeot and Staraptor use Whirlwind. Minutes later the fire is put out.
"Thank you all so very much," Officer Jenny says.
Rob rushes to Officer Jenny and grabs her hands.
"No problem beautiful," Rob says.
Officer Jenny blushes as Stephen pulls Rob away. Stephen then returns Staraptor as Falkner returns Pidgeot. Falkner walks over to Stephen as Rob returns Feraligatr and Gyarados.
"Well champ you are great," Falkner says.
"So are you I guess," Stephen states.
Stephen and Falkner shake hands as Melissa walks to them.
"Falkner my name is Melissa and I like to challenge you to a gym battle," Melissa announces.
"How about tomorrow?" Falkner asks.
"That sounds great!" Melissa replies excitedly.
Falkner and Stephen laugh together. Soon after, Falkner walks our heroes to the Pokémon Center.
"Well today was an interesting day but tomorrow will be much better," Falkner says, "Rest up everyone and I'll see you all tomorrow."
Falkner walks off to the gym as our heroes enter the Pokémon Center. Our heroes eat dinner and then head into their rooms. Rob and Raichu are on the top bunk as Rick is below him. Stephen is on the top bunk with Pikachu as Melissa is on the bottom. Lucario is against the dresser by the window.
"I can't wait for tomorrow," Melissa says.
"Well you should since this will be your first official gym battle," Lucario states, "Sadly Rick will be leaving us later on."
"Yeah but I promise you we see me again and hopefully I'll be able to rejoin you guys," Rick says.
"Let's head to bed since tomorrow will be a big day," Rob states.
"Goodnight," Stephen says.
Our heroes head to bed and the next day our heroes wake up, get showers, eat breakfast, and then head out to go to the Violet City Gym.
"I'm so excited about today!" Melissa shouts.
"Well let's get there then," Stephen says with Pikachu on his shoulder.
Our group exits the Pokémon Center and comes to the Violet City Gym. When our heroes enter the gym Rob, Stephen, Rick, Raichu, and Lucario go off to the side as Melissa goes forth to the battle field. Falkner walks to the area and goes to his position.
"Let the best trainer win," Falkner says," Noctowl you're up first!"
Falkner throws his Poké Ball and has Noctowl appear.
"Oddish you can be first!" Melissa shouts throwing her Poké Ball.
Oddish appears and the judge begins the battle.
"Ladies first," Falkner says.
"How kind of you," Melissa says, "Oddish use Tackle!"
"Noctowl use Tackle too!" Falkner shouts.
Oddish and Noctowl collide with Tackle. The two continuously use Tackle.
"Finish Oddish with Peck!" Falkner shouts.
"Oddish use Razor Leaf!" Melissa shouts.
Noctowl goes for a Peck but Oddish blocks with a Razor Leaf and so Noctowl faints.
"A grass-type beating a flying-type?" Falkner questions returning Noctowl, "Dodrio beat that plant!"
Falkner throws his Poké Ball and so Dodrio appears.
"Razor Leaf!" Melissa shouts.
"End Oddish with Drill Peck!" Falkner shouts.
Dodrio gets hit with Razor Leaf but faints Oddish with Drill Peck.
"Oddish you did great," Melissa says returning Oddish, "Pichu you're up!"
Melissa throws her Poké Ball and has Pichu appears.
"An electric-type?" Falkner questions, "Dodrio Tri-Attack!"
"Pichu use…" Melissa goes to say.
"Volt Tackle!" Stephen shouts.
Pichu starts running and hits Dodrio with Volt Tackle fainting Dodrio but badly hurts itself.
"Pichu had to bred from Stephen or Rob's Pikachu or Raichu," Falkner says returning Dodrio, "Pidgeot this is all you!"
Falkner throws his Poké Ball and has Pidgeot appear.
"Spark!" Melissa shouts.
"Pidgeot use Quick Attack!" Falkner shouts.
Pidgeot flies towards Pichu.
"Iron Tail!" Melissa shouts.
Pichu combines Spark and Iron Tail and hits Pidgeot in the beak.
"Now use Quick Attack!" Melissa shouts.
"Beat that baby with a Wing Attack!" Falkner shouts.
Pichu uses Quick Attack on Pidgeot but Pidgeot sends Pichu back down with a Wing Attack fainting Pichu.
"Bred from Stephen's Pokémon or Rob's Raichu?" Melissa questions returning Pichu and looking over at Raichu and Pikachu, "They are unbeatable…"
"One more Pokémon or are you giving up?" Falkner asks.
"How about never!" Melissa replies throwing her Poké Ball.
Chikorita appears on the field.
"Quick Attack!" Falkner shouts.
"Vine Whip!" Melissa shouts.
Pidgeot flies for Chikorita but gets tied up by Vine Whip.
"Razor Leaf!" Melissa shouts.
Chikorita uses Razor Leaf on Pidgeot.
"Whirlwind!" Falkner shouts.
Pidgeot uses Whirlwind and breaks free from Chikorita.
"Use Tackle!" Melissa shouts.
Chikorita runs for Pidgeot.
"Whirlwind!" Falkner shouts.
Chikorita out runs the Whirlwind and therefore hits Pidgeot with Tackle. Pidgeot flies backwards and somehow faints as Chikorita starts glowing.
"Is it evolving?" Falkner asks returning Pidgeot.
Chikorita evolves into Bayleef. Stephen, Rob, Raichu, and Lucario run to Melissa.
"You won!" Stephen shouts with Pikachu still on his shoulder.
Melissa starts to cheer as her Bayleef runs to her. Falkner walks over to Melissa.
"Thanks for the great battle," Melissa says retuning Bayleef.
"And thank you," Falkner states, "For winning I'll gladly give you the Zephyr Badge."
Falkner hands Melissa the Zephyr Badge and Melissa cheers with the badge in her hand.
"Well Falkner it was great seeing you again I have to admit," Stephen says.
"It sure was Stephen," Falkner admits.
Stephen and Falkner shake hands and then our heroes exit the gym waving bye to Falkner who waves by back.
"Well this is where I best be going," Rick states.
"Take care bro," Rob says.
"You too guys," Rick says.
Rick walks off to Olivine City waving bye as our heroes wave bye back.
"I'm going to miss him," Lucario admits.
"So will I," Stephen says.
"Well our next stop is Azalea Town," Melissa says interrupting the moment.
Our heroes head off the opposite way of Rick.