14x22 - A Venipede Stampede!

[bunniefuu]

(Jessie) 'Sensor readings?'

(James) 'None yet.'

Well, Doctor Zager?

Excellent, if we're able to maintain these coordinates.

Coordinates holding at -, -.

We've picked up something.

(Pierce) 'Oh my.'

Yes, I found it! The Meteonite!

♪ It's always hard ♪

♪ When the journey begins ♪

♪ Hard to find your way ♪

♪ Hard to make new friends ♪

♪ But there's nothing you can't do ♪

♪ 'Cause you've got the power inside of you ♪

♪ It's not always black and white ♪

♪ But your heart always knows what's right ♪

♪ It's not about win or lose it's the path you choose ♪

♪ Let the journey begin ♪

♪ Pokemon ♪♪

(Ash) "A Venipede Stampede!"

(narrator) Completing their trip across the Skyarrow Bridge

our Heroes have arrived in Castelia City.

Site of Ash's third Unova Gym Badge challenge.

We made it! Gym Battle, here I come!

Pikachu!

Castelia City sure is a big place, huh?

Yeah!

Right, while we're here we've got to find a place

called the Castelia Cone!

Their ice cream's famous.

Yummy! Let's go before the Gym Battle.

No way!

After the Gym Battle.

Pika-Pika.

(Cilan) 'The Gym's just up ahead.'

'Let's take a shortcut and walk through Central Plaza.'

Ash, are you ready for your Gym Battle?

Ready to give it everything I've got.

Pika-Pika.

(all) Huh!

(Ash) 'Burgh?'

Oh, Ash.

(Ash)'I'm just on my way to challenge the Castelia Gym.'

I see.

But I don't think I can battle now.

Something's bothering me.

Burgh, what is it?

The Bug-type Pokemon

'they picked up on something last night'

'and have been restless ever since.'

You know what?

I've heard Bug-types become restless

when something bad's gonna happen.

That's right.

It's also been scientifically proven that Bug-type Pokemon

have an ability.

They can sense electromagnetic waves.

- Hmm. - Huh?

You know, I sense something too.

From over there!

- Huh? - Huh?

(Iris) 'Uh!'

(Cilan) Castelia Cone, and it's closed to boot.

(Ash) Man!

I think you were just hungry for some ice cream.

How dare you!

Pika.

Huh!

Pika?

(Ash) 'Something wrong with the manhole cover?'

Pika-Pika.

Hey, Burgh, do you know what's under there?

A sewer.

It runs underground from the outskirts

'of the city to the river.'

Hold on.

Come to think of it.

I remember a Pokemon once wandered from the river

in to the city through this sewer.

Hey, maybe there's something down there.

Pikachu.

(Burgh) 'Then let's investigate.'

Look, what's that?

[Venipede grunting]

(Pokedex) Venipede, the Centipede Pokemon.

Venipede explores its surroundings

by sensing vibrations in the air

with feelers on its head and tail.

Wow! So it has really amazing antennae.

But, what's it doing?

It looks like somehow it got its head stuck.

Okay, I'll help you out.

- Wait! - Huh!

Poison Point is Venipede's ability.

Be careful or you could be poisoned.

But..

It's so weak.

Poor thing.

[grunts]

[groaning]



Are you okay?

You bet.

Pika?

Pika.

Pika.

[Venipede screeching]

God, it's using Screech.

It thinks we're its enemy.

Venipede, stop!

[moaning]

You're hurt, and it's gonna get worse.

Now try and take it easy.

I won't hurt you.

I just wanna help.

[Venipede hissing]

Watch out! It'll attack.

Ash, please stop!

Come on, we're not gonna hurt you.

Don't worry.

Aah!

- Aah! - Aah!

You see? Everything's okay!

All I want to do is help you!

Pika-Pika. Pikachu.

Dada.

So, we're good?

He-hee.

That's a relief.

Hey, Burgh, Venipede's hurt.

Can you please.. Uh..

- Ash, no! - Ash, no!

Pika-Pi.

(Cilan) 'He's been poisoned!'

(Iris) 'We need an antidote!'

(Cilan) 'I think, I've got some.'

(Burgh) 'I'll take care of Venipede.'

Aah!

Whoa, thanks, Cilan.

You got me through this.

I'm glad I could help.

(Burgh) 'That should do it.'

Peee.

That's great. Thank you, Burgh.

Well, it was nothing.

But, you, Ash

you have awed my pure heart!

Incredible!

Here, this Oran Berry will help you feel a lot better.

Vena.

Pe-e-e.

You're getting your strength back.

Pe-e-e, Vena-Vena.

But why would Venipede stick its head

'inside that pipe in the first place?'

Huh! That sound..

Huh!

[all gasp]

It's a Venipede colony.

Yeah, look at all of them.

Venipede lives in the barren lands outside of Castelia City.

'So, what are they doing here?'

[Venipede screeching]

It's Screech again.

They're angry at something.

Yeah, but what?

[screaming]

Quick, we need to get out now!

Wait! What about this Venipede?

Vena!

- There's no time, Ash. Run! - Hurry!

Take care, okay?

Ven-na.

[all gasp]

[screaming]

Help me! Let me, let me down!

[screaming]

Officer Jenny.

You must leave!

It's dangerous here!

But, officer, do you know what's going on?

Only, that a Venipede's colony is swarming the city.

Yes, but why?

We've got Professor Juniper working on that.

Professor Juniper?

[thud]

[all gasp]

(Burgh) That's near the Pokemon center!

(Ash) Let's check it out!

[all gasp]

(Iris) 'Huh, they're everywhere!'

(Cilan) 'Thousands on them!'

(Ash) 'Hey! look at Trip.'

Lampent, let's go.

Lampent.

Who's that Pokemon?

(Pokedex) Lampent, the Lamp Pokemon.

Lampent moves around by floating through the air.

Most often found in the deep forest.

They now can be seen living in cities as well.

Listen, everyone!



Let's use Flamethrower.

(all) Right! Flamethrower!

Aah-Poo..

Lampent!

Stay strong! Use Flamethrower once again!

(Ash) 'Stop it!'

You can't do that.

Ugh. Out of my way.

I don't have time to deal with you now.

Why are you attacking the Venipede, Trip?

Because they're attacking us for no reason at all.

The only thing we can do is stop them.

Look, right now, Professor Juniper's trying to

figure out what's really happening, so knock it off!

So naive.

Ash, for your information

this isn't the Kanto region boonies, see?

- What was that? - Pika.

Now look, it's imperative we act quickly.

The mayor.

Otherwise, the Venipede will bring

our fair city to its knees.

But.

Their poison also poses a grave threat.

Citizen safety is my prime concern.

The Venipede must all be removed.

But, sir, if you try to remove them

'the fight will just escalate!'

'The battling will grow even fiercer than before'

'and both sides will surely end up getting hurt!'

Well, do you have a better idea?

We could gather the Venipede

in Central Plaza and keep them there.

While we figure out the cause of their migration.

Hmm.

Your Honor, Professor Juniper is working

on exactly that as we speak.

(all together) Mr. Mayor! Won't you, please?

Pika-Pika.

But how do we get the Venipede to go to Central Plaza?

We find their leader first.

The Venipede are sure to follow their leader anywhere.

'Trust me!'

Oh, I see.

Alright then, let's give your plan a shot!

(all) That's great!

However, if you're not able to gather them in Central Plaza

I'll be forced to remove them. So, agreed?

Agreed! We'll search for their leader immediately.

Would you please go and get Nurse Joy, Cilan?

We'll need the help of Audino.

- My pleasure, Burgh. - Let's go!

- Right! - Pika.

The leader of the Venipede.

(group) Who's that Pokemon?

(group) It's Venipede!

(Venipede) Venipe.

Professor Juniper, we've received data

'from the Unovastar Satellite!'

'But, Professor, I'm confused.'

'Why do we need that data to figure out'

'the cause of the Venipede's mass migration?'

It's simple. Normally, Venipede dig underground tunnels

and nest there.

But with this mass migration

there may have been some sort of radical underground change.

Uh, hey, Burgh!

Any idea how we're gonna find the Venipede leader?

The fact is, many wild Pokemon are constantly under threat.

So, the Pokemon that senses danger the quickest

usually becomes their leader.

And usually the leader will be perched somewhere

where they can keep an eye out on the whole colony.

- Up there! Like that one? - Huh!

(Ash)'Yeah! And that Venipede's bigger than the others!'

Another reason to be their leader.

And if in fact we're right about this

it will make its way down and battle anyone who approaches.

Veni-pod.

You're their leader.

You should know you're all in danger if you stay.

You must follow me.

[snarls]

Whoa! Wait! Calm down, Venipede!

Lampent, Flamethrower!

Lampent!

[gasps]

Lamp!

[grunting]

Come on, Trip, knock it off!

- Dodge it! - Lamp.

Will you just stop attacking?

If we can stop their leader

we'll break up the colony and get rid of them.

It's a no-brainer!

Well, this isn't up to you.

We agreed as long as we move them

to Central Plaza they won't be attacked!

It's useless, the Venipede leader has no interest in you.

Take that Pokemon out right now, Lampent!



L-a-a-m-pent.

No!

[screams]

Pika-Pi.

[grunts]

That was a waste of time.

(Burgh) 'Trip!'

Huh?

Stop this now.

[grunting]

Ven-Venipee.

- Venapi? - Vena.

I know you!

Ven-Venapee.

Yeah. I'm okay. You see, Trip?

The truth is, these Venipede are really nice Pokemon.

That means, there has to be a reason for them to be so angry.

I couldn't care less about your reasons.

The end result is what counts.

But you don't have the right to stop them!

Huh?

The honesty of our pure hearts' caring purpose

hasn't been fully realized as of yet.

- He's right! - Give us a chance!

Hmph.

(Cilan) 'Burgh!'

I found Nurse Joy and Audino and brought them with me.

Lampent, return.

Go knock yourself out.

I know the result.

What's wrong with him?

Nurse Joy, may we please use Audino's Heal Pulse

to calm down the agitated Venipede?

Of course!

Audino, use Heal Pulse!

Audino!

Audi-no-o-o-o.

[groaning]

[sighing]

Alright, Venipede!

Won't you please, follow my lead?

[flute music]

[gasps]

A bug flute!

[moaning]

- Venna. Venna.. - Venna. Venna..

Look at that, Burgh is amazing!

I'll lead them over to Central Plaza.

In the meantime, perhaps, you could round up

any Venipede stragglers.

- Right! - Right!

And we'll help out too.

Adi-no!

- Pika. - There's a few!

Pidove, I choose you!

[cawing]

Use Gust and get those Venipede to join us!

[Pidove crowing]

(all) Venna!

[screeching]

[groaning]

[clamoring]

[chuckling]

Awesome! Great job!

[crowing]

- You ready? - Axe!

Use Dragon Rage!

Aa-a..

[groaning]

A-a-xew!

Well, you tried.

Uh-uh..

[clamoring]

- Huh? - Huh?

- Ah! - We did it!

Axa-ew.

[clamoring]

Pansage! Use b*llet Seed!

But just to spice things up.

[chattering]

[groaning]

[clamoring]

Audino, Heal Pulse, let's go!

Audi-n-o-o-o-o.

[grunting]

- Pee. Venapee. - Pee. Venapee.

Pidove, get them back in the group!

[crowing]

- Aah! - Aah!

Use Air Cutter!

[cawing]

Pidove, no!

Whoa, it's Trip!

Quick, Tranquill! Scare them with Air Cutter.

Get them to join the group!

[clamoring]

Alright, Trip!

Alright! Pidove, Time to use Gust!

[screeching]

[clamoring]



[crowing]

Pidove's evolving!

Tran-quill.

It's Tranquill!

[chuckles]

(Pokedex) Tranquill. The Wild Pigeon Pokemon

and the evolved form of Pidove.

Tranquill is always able to return to its Trainer

no matter how far the distance between them.

Alright, Tranquill!

Use Gust and get all those separate Venipede

to join the group!

Tra-an-quill!

[groaning]

[clamoring]

Use Aerial Ace!

A-a-se-e.

[clamoring]

[laughs]

Hm?

Hmph.

Oh, hm?

Professor Juniper, we've detected an unknown energy flow!

Trace it back to its source.

(staff) 'Right.'

Professor, a second energy source

has been detected in the Desert Resort.

The two energy sources are now merging

and the numbers are off the charts!

Now what?

Something of major proportion

is happening in the Desert Resort.

Update! Arrival in the Unova region imminent.

Very good.

The Meteonite.

[laughs]

Exclusively for the power and glory of Team Rocket.

(Jenny) 'All the Venipede stragglers'

'have been safely gathered in Central Plaza.'

Hey, that's great! Glad you all got here in one piece!

Venna-ha.

Pikachu.

We can rest easy for now.

And, Burgh, Excellent work!

Thanks! But they're the ones who deserve to be praised.

No, you do! We just did what you told us to do.

We knew it was the right thing.

It sure was.

Thank you! You did great work.

I'm truly grateful.

Huh? Hey, Trip?

Where are you going?

To the next town.

What about your Gym Battle?

It looks like it's going to be a while

before this is all sorted out.

So, instead of staying here, wasting my time

I'll go to another Gym.

Oh, boy.

I sense a bit of a bitter after-taste.

You could say that's an ingredient in Trip's recipe.

Hey, Trip, next time we see each other

let's have a Pokemon Battle!

We'll have to see if you're worth battling.

Huh?

[giggling]

Pikachu.

[helicopter whirring]

Professor Juniper!

Hi, Ash.

Officer Jenny told me what happened.

Great work, everyone!

Uh, Professor

do you know the reason for the Venipede's behavior?

(Juniper) 'Yes. Take a look.'

'We've discovered a mysterious energy flow'

'below the barren land that surrounds Castelia City.'

Mysterious energy?

Correct. We found the energy's source.

'It's enormous, and it appears to be'

'emanating from the Desert Resort.'

Of course, Venipede nest underground.

So that huge energy source must've really terrified them.

Agreed.

But what exactly is this mysterious energy?

That's what we're investigating right now.

Professor, I'd like to observe.

I'd like to go as well.

But the Venipede in the Central Plaza concern me.

So I'll stay behind and wait for you here.

Good luck!

(narrator) Thanks to teamwork and quick thinking

our Heroes take control of a dire situation

in Castelia City.

As Professor Juniper sets off to investigate

the cause of this disruption

Ash's thoughts turn to the Venipede

and his next Gym Battle.

[theme music]