While on the way to Nimbasa City, Ash and Iris are having another practice battle between Scraggy and Axew. During the battle a group of Cottonee floats by. It is the time of year when Cottonee fall in love with another one and go off to mate. One of the Cottonee tries to attract the attention of another one, but she rejects him. Ash, Iris, and Cilan see this and decide to help the Cottonee out. Meanwhile, Team Rocket are planning to capture all the Cottonee.