Ep 2. Love at First Flight

Ash and his friends embark on a journey to the Hoenn region and arrive in a new city called Fortree City. They are immediately fascinated by the unique treehouses that make the city stand out. As they explore the town, they meet a girl named Winona, who is a Gym Leader and also a skilled bird trainer. Ash is immediately smitten with her and desires to battle her for a Gym badge.

As Ash prepares for his battle, he meets a girl named Alanna who is a bird enthusiast and is studying to become a Pokemon trainer. Alanna has a Swablu which she trained from an egg. Ash and his friends offer to help her out and train her for her very first battle. During their training sessions, they develop a strong bond with Swablu and it becomes clear that it trusts them and has a strong connection with them.

Meanwhile, Officer Jenny of Fortree City alerts everyone in the town about a gang of thieves who have been stealing Pokemon. Ash, his friends, and Alanna find themselves in the middle of a crisis when a group of thieves attack them and try to steal Swablu. Ash and his friends quickly come to the rescue and fight off the attackers.

As the group continues on their journey, Ash finally gets his chance to battle Winona, the Gym Leader. The two have an intense battle that is filled with thrilling moments. However, at the end of the battle, Ash is the one who comes out victorious and earns a Gym badge.

Before leaving the town, Ash and his friends say goodbye to Swablu and Alanna. However, as they try to leave on their plane, they discover that the thieves have stolen it and are planning to use it to escape. In a thrilling chase scene, Ash and his friends work together to stop the thieves and get their plane back.

As the episode comes to a close, Ash and his friends continue on their journey, feeling proud of their victory and the friendships they have forged along the way.