Ep 45. Sky High Gym Battle!

Ash and friends have finally arrived in Fortree City, where they intend to challenge the Gym Leader to earn their seventh badge. Upon reaching the city, they notice that all the buildings are high up in the trees, and getting around means using a rope bridge. As they traverse the bridge to reach the city's Gym, they are confronted by Alana, one of the Gym Leaders, who challenges them to a battle.

The Gym is located at the top of a massive tree, with the battlefield suspended high up in the air. The battle begins, with Alana using her Swellow against Ash's Corphish. In a fierce battle, both Pokémon manage to deal each other significant damage before Ash throws the final blow, earning him his first point.

Next, Alana uses her Tropius, which proves to be a hefty challenge for Ash's Pokémons. It’s a tough battle, but Pikachu manages to take down Tropius and earn Ash another point.

With the scores tied, Alana brings out her ace Pokémon, her Altaria, which is a sensational sight to behold with its impressive wingspan. Ash responds by using his Swellow, with both trainers confident of their Pokémon's skills.

The battle becomes intense with both Swellow and Altaria holding their ground. They exchange blows back and forth, dodging and using powerful attacks until Altaria seems to have the upper hand. However, with Ash's exceptional strategy, Swellow makes a comeback and defeats Altaria, winning the match and earning Ash his seventh badge.

After the battle, Alana commends Ash for his strong battling skills and reveals a secret passage that leads to a place where legendary Pokémon reside. With this new information, Ash and his friends set off on their next adventure, eager to see what new challenges await them.