Chapter Summaries

Master Katsumune arranged a wager with Altaria in which Terrance would hatch and raise Swablu alone on Mt. Chimney for a month, earning approval from both Swablu and its mother. After preparing and studying Katsumune’s instructions, Terrance was about to begin the trial with the specially formulated nutrient solution.

• Master Katsumune told Terrance that Altaria had agreed to entrust Swablu’s Egg to a Trainer who could hatch it and earn the approval of both mother and offspring within a month.
• Altaria and Pidgeot ended their battle, and Altaria accepted Terrance as the person who would undertake the trial.
• Terrance agreed to the challenge, which required him to survive on Mt. Chimney with Swablu and without any other Pokémon.
• On the private plane, Master Katsumune explained his experiment and taught Terrance about training, raising young Pokémon, and hatching Eggs.
• After a night of preparation, Terrance set out with supplies and a specially formulated nutrient solution intended to help Swablu hatch and realize its potential.

Terrance traveled toward Mt. Chimney carrying Swablu’s Pokémon Egg, hoping to find a warm place for it to hatch. He spent his first lonely night in the wild, holding the egg close to keep it warm as his month-long trial began.

• Terrance checked the egg’s temperature and decided to seek a warmer incubation site on Mt. Chimney’s upper slopes.
• Altaria watched over Terrance from the sky, while one of Master Katsumune’s Pokémon secretly guarded him from the woods.
• Terrance startled a Seedot on the trail, then passed a lake where Barboach and Marill were swimming.
• Terrance remembered Grandma Oran’s Vaporeon, which had died after years at her side, and reflected on Swablu’s future.
• Terrance cut through a thorny thicket until evening and settled down for his first night alone in the wild, holding Swablu’s egg against his body for warmth.

Terrance prepared a warm, secluded spot on Mt. Chimney and waited seven hours for Swablu to hatch. Swablu emerged safely, bonded with Terrance, and fell asleep on his head as he took it into the tent for the night before their new journey.

• Terrance climbed Mt. Chimney, found a suitable warm spot, and prepared the area and supplies for Swablu's hatching.
• After waiting through the day, Terrance watched the Pokémon Egg crack and carefully lifted it from the broken container.
• Swablu hatched safely, relaxed when it saw Terrance, and chirped as though it wanted to be close to him.
• Terrance placed Swablu on his head, where it played briefly before falling asleep.
• Terrance checked the nutrient solution, considered Swablu's promising start, and carried the sleeping newborn into the tent.

Terrance began training the newly hatched Swablu at the foot of Mt. Chimney, choosing a Wurmple as its first opponent. Swablu struggled against String Shot but used Peck to free itself, and Terrance began considering a training plan for the move.

• Terrance took Swablu to a safe area near Mt. Chimney to assess its abilities and prepare for the one-month assessment period.
• Terrance found a Wurmple and chose it as a manageable sparring partner for Swablu.
• Terrance encouraged Swablu to begin its first battle, and Swablu flew toward Wurmple.
• Wurmple hit Swablu with String Shot, but Swablu pecked at the string and began freeing itself.
• Terrance noticed Swablu's Peck showed improved mastery and decided to plan training for the move.

Terrance watched Swablu defeat Wurmple and realized Swablu could use Feather Dance, then found a secluded place to shelter and gather food for their month in the wilderness. With their camp prepared, Terrance turned to planning Swablu’s training.

• Terrance reflected on how practicing basic moves could strengthen Pokémon and improve advanced moves.
• Swablu dodged Wurmple’s String Shot, struggled to control Peck, and accidentally released cottony feathers that Terrance identified as Feather Dance.
• Swablu defeated Wurmple, and Terrance praised him, gave him snacks, and treated Wurmple’s injuries.
• Terrance searched for water and food, then set up a temporary shelter near a mountain range.
• With their immediate needs handled, Terrance began considering Swablu’s training and trusted effort alongside talent.

Terrance began training Swablu in flight, stamina, and Peck while learning about its abilities and getting acquainted with it. After their first day together, Terrance prepared for more demanding training and studied for the intermediate breeder assessment.

• Terrance trained Swablu's flying and stamina and had it practice Peck on a wooden stump, where it made noticeable progress.
• Terrance stopped Swablu's training before it overexerted itself and spent time telling it about his experiences at Qinggu House and his plans for the future.
• Terrance prepared food for himself and Swablu, ending their first day together after learning more about Swablu's condition.
• Terrance planned to postpone battle training while preparing a more demanding practice routine for Swablu.
• Terrance studied for the intermediate breeder assessment, which could qualify him to apply to the League to establish a Pokémon Day Care, then told Swablu to rest.

Terrance continued training Swablu on Mt. Chimney, where it improved its Peck and flight, learned Agility, and began developing its voice. Unsure how to give the newly hatched Pokémon battle experience with its limited moves, Terrance took Swablu into the forest to find another way to address the problem.

• Swablu improved its Peck, flight, and energy control during several days of training with Terrance.
• After being startled by a Seedot, Swablu learned Agility but lost its balance, and Terrance caught it before it was badly hurt.
• Terrance used Qingyingluo to help Swablu's throat mature and trained it in Astonish and Sing.
• Terrance judged that Swablu's few basic attacks and limited battle ability made actual battles impractical for now.
• Terrance took Swablu into the forest after coming up with an idea to address its lack of battle-ready moves, though he lacked the preparations to carry it out.

Terrance gathered several kinds of Berries on Mt. Chimney and prepared them so Swablu could learn Natural Gift. While he processed the Berries, Swablu practiced coordinating her moves, and the chapter left them ready to begin using the new attack.

• Terrance and Swablu encountered a Nuzleaf, and Terrance gave it food before sending it on its way.
• Terrance collected Cheri, Chesto, Lum, and Haban Berries and carefully packed the twelve he found.
• Terrance explained Natural Gift to Swablu and processed a Cheri Berry pit so she could release its energy in a burst.
• Terrance processed the remaining Berries while Swablu resumed training her moves.
• Swablu practiced attacking her Feather Dance with Peck, and Terrance asked her to take a break.

Terrance arranged a battle between Swablu and a lost Lotad, using the fight to train Swablu’s battle awareness and obedience. Swablu dodged Lotad’s Bubble Beam with Agility, but the battle remained unfinished.

• Terrance offered Lotad clean water and help finding a lake in exchange for battling Swablu.
• Lotad opened the battle with a bubble attack, and Swablu waited for Terrance’s command.
• Terrance ordered Fury Attack, and Swablu pecked through bubbles before charging at Lotad.
• Lotad countered with Absorb, so Terrance ordered Swablu to retreat into the air.
• Lotad used a stronger, orderly Bubble Beam, and Swablu used Agility to dodge it, stopping with its heart pounding.

Terrance supervised a battle between Swablu and Lotad, then led Lotad toward a lake. When Seviper ambushed them, Terrance and the Pokémon fled, and he reassured Swablu before taking Lotad to search for another lake.

• Swablu and Lotad clashed with Astonish, Natural Gift, and Nature Power until both were thrown back by the collision.
• Terrance checked the Pokémon for injuries, treated their scrapes, and took Lotad toward a nearby lake.
• Seviper emerged from the grass and pursued Terrance, Swablu, and Lotad after Lotad and Swablu tried to drive it off.
• Terrance struck Seviper with a stone, then helped the Pokémon escape while scattering snake repellent powder.
• After the powder stopped Seviper from following them, Terrance comforted Swablu and led Lotad in another direction to find a lake.

The chapter follows Qinggu House’s children as they consider their futures after Terrance leaves, while Jun chooses her path and Master Katsumune wonders how Terrance and Swablu are progressing. In Sootopolis, Steven defeats Wallace, and the three Trainers discuss the young talents who may shape Hoenn’s future.

• Rina worried about Terrance and asked A-Yang whether he would leave Qinggu House too, prompting him to reflect on his lack of confidence and a Pokémon.
• The children at Qinggu House were shown to have different ambitions, though their circumstances could limit their choices.
• Nurse Joy Jun contacted Master Katsumune after gaining her family’s approval, and they discussed her future and Terrance’s training.
• Steven defeated Wallace in a friendly match at Sootopolis Gym, while Juan remarked on their promise as future top Trainers.
• Wallace told Steven and Juan about two ten-year-old junior Breeder exam passers, including an orphan, and Steven expressed interest in their potential.
• Juan, Steven, and Wallace envisioned League expansion making Trainer life more accessible and bringing forth many talented Trainers.

After nearly a month of training on Mt. Chimney, Terrance and Swablu prepared to challenge Seviper before their trial ended. They found Seviper in the forest, and Swablu faced it as the battle began.

• Terrance trained Swablu for nearly a month, helping it master moves including Cotton Guard, Agility, and Hidden Power.
• Shiftry taught Swablu Hidden Power after Terrance and Swablu helped an injured Nuzleaf, and Swablu discovered its Hidden Power was Dragon-type.
• Swablu asked to challenge Seviper, recalling Terrance's promise that it would grow strong enough to face it.
• Terrance gathered medicines and supplies, then searched the forest with Swablu for Seviper.
• Terrance and Swablu found Seviper, which took an attacking stance, and Terrance stepped back to let Swablu battle.

Terrance trained Swablu against Seviper, but Seviper paralyzed Swablu with Glare and struck Terrance while he protected it. Seeing Terrance hurt drove Swablu into a furious surge of power, and it launched a Dragon Rush at Seviper.

• Terrance ordered Swablu to battle Seviper with evasive moves, Peck, and Hidden Power.
• Seviper used Glare to paralyze Swablu after Swablu struck it with Hidden Power.
• Terrance treated Swablu, but Seviper attacked him and knocked him down while he shielded Swablu.
• Swablu recovered enough to fly again and became enraged after seeing Terrance injured.
• Swablu surged forward in blue-purple flames, and Terrance recognized its attack as Dragon Rush.

Swablu defeated Seviper with Dragon Rush but was left unconscious and badly injured, leaving Terrance to flee with him from another Seviper. As Terrance prepared to make a last stand, a familiar sound revealed that Altaria had arrived.

• Swablu used Dragon Rush to knock Seviper into a crater, then fell unconscious from the strain.
• Terrance found Swablu buried in the earth and gave him emergency medicine, but Swablu showed no improvement.
• A second Seviper pursued Terrance as he carried Swablu, and Terrance discovered that his prepared trap had been destroyed.
• Terrance tripped and injured his foot while protecting Swablu, then picked up a stone to face Seviper.
• Altaria's familiar song reached Terrance, giving him hope that Altaria had come to help.

Altaria rescued Terrance and Swablu from Seviper, revealing that she had watched over them during their assessment. After taking Terrance to her hidden home on Mt. Chimney, she reunited with Swablu while Master Katsumune left Terrance to wait a day for her decision on whether he had earned her approval.

• Altaria froze Seviper with Ice Beam and soothed Terrance and the unconscious Swablu as the medicine took effect.
• Swablu woke, recognized Altaria as his mother, and struggled to take in the revelation.
• Altaria led Terrance and Swablu to a misty mountaintop on Mt. Chimney, where she had been waiting.
• Master Katsumune arrived with Pidgeot and Alakazam, then asked Altaria whether Terrance had earned her approval.
• Altaria called for Swablu to stay with her, and Master Katsumune took Terrance away for a day while mother and son spent time together.

After a month training on Mt. Chimney with Swablu, Terrance returned to Slateport City and reunited with Beautifly, who had stayed with Master Katsumune. The next morning, Terrance, Beautifly, and Master Katsumune flew back to Mt. Chimney, where Terrance hoped Swablu could persuade Altaria to let them travel together.

• On the helicopter to Slateport City, Terrance told Master Katsumune that the month had taught him about Pokémon habitats, raising newborns, and Egg Moves, especially Dragon Rush.
• Master Katsumune returned Beautifly's Cherish Ball to Terrance and offered to take him to dinner after he rested.
• At the inn, Terrance released Beautifly, reunited with her, and planned to show her how much she and Swablu had grown before introducing her to a new partner.
• The next morning, Terrance, Master Katsumune, and Beautifly flew back to Mt. Chimney.
• Master Katsumune reassured Terrance that Swablu would try to persuade his mother, Altaria, and urged him to believe in their bond and effort.

Terrance reunited with Swablu on Mt. Chimney and officially welcomed the Pokémon onto his team after meeting with Altaria. He left with Beautifly and Swablu, promising Altaria he would take good care of Swablu and return with a stronger partner.

• Master Katsumune praised Beautifly's progress, including its improved wind control and newly learned Air Cutter.
• Swablu flew to greet Terrance's helicopter, and Master Katsumune said Swablu had persuaded Altaria to let it go with him.
• Beautifly greeted Swablu with Morning Sun, and Swablu answered by scattering its feathers through the glowing light.
• Swablu told Terrance that Altaria wanted to see them, so Terrance went with Swablu to meet Altaria before returning with a Luxury Ball.
• Terrance officially took Swablu as his Pokémon and departed Mt. Chimney with Beautifly and Swablu, calling out a promise to Altaria from the helicopter.

Terrance reviewed training plans for Beautifly and Swablu while staying in Qishui City and decided to consult the Breeding House library about helping Swablu master Dragon Rush. As he walked there, a dark figure rushed into him and nearly knocked him down.

• Terrance studied Beautifly’s moves and planned to improve her control of air currents and develop Absorb alongside Morning Sun.
• Terrance planned Swablu’s voice training, Agility practice, and gradual development, but could not find a quick way to teach her Dragon Rush.
• Terrance decided to visit the Breeding House library to research Dragon Rush and left the inn with both Pokémon’s Poké Balls.
• Terrance walked toward the library while thinking about his Pokémon’s training and failed to notice a dark figure rushing toward him.
• A hurried voice warned Terrance, but the figure slammed into him and nearly knocked him to the ground.

Terrance met ten-year-old Brock in Qishui City and learned that Brock hoped to become a Pokémon breeder. The two boys headed to the Breeding House library, where Terrance considered the vast amount of knowledge it held.

• Terrance bumped into Brock, a boy from Pewter City, and recognized him after learning his name.
• Terrance and Brock talked about their hometowns and their interest in breeders and Pokémon care.
• Brock explained that he hoped to become a certified breeder but struggled with the assessment's broad regional curriculum.
• Terrance reassured Brock about the breeder exam and accompanied him to the Breeding House library.
• Terrance described the library's enormous collection, access rules, and security as he and Brock entered.

Terrance and Brock visited a large library, where Terrance used his junior breeder certification to gain free access to the first three floors and gather books about Swablu and related training. He spent his remaining time reading about the world’s history and began a biography titled “Sedai.”

• Brock paid for two hours of access while Terrance showed the clerk his junior breeder certification and received free access to the first three floors.
• Terrance and Brock entered the library and split up to look for books about their interests.
• Terrance gathered books on Swablu, Dragon-type moves, and Pokémon care, planning to borrow them with his breeder privileges.
• Terrance explored the second floor and read about ancient Pokémon, human warfare, and Coronet Academy.
• Terrance checked the time and began reading a biography titled “Sedai.”