06x12 - The Lotad Lowdown

[bunniefuu]

Cowabunga!

[EXCITED]

Alright!

Hey, wait for me! Yeah!

NARRATOR With their goal set firmly on the Hoenn League

our heroes still manage to find some time

for a little relaxation

when the opportunity presents itself!

[laughing]

And four and five..

There's nothing more important than a good warm-up

before a good workout.

I'm loose as a goose.

Now, hmm..

[screaming]

[laughing]

Would you just smell that air?

It's so clean and fresh.

[HAPPY]

[laughing]

- Gotcha! - Yeah, so?

[CURIOUS]

What's up, Pikachu?

- Huh? - Huh?

- Huh? - What is it?

[whimpers]

[screaming]

♪ A kid from Pallet Town ♪

♪ With a brand new world to see ♪

♪ Don't know what's ahead ♪

♪ But it won't get the best of me ♪

♪ There's so much to learn ♪

♪ And battles to be won ♪

♪ I've advanced so far ♪

♪ And still there's always more to come ♪

♪ Take a step and I'm on my way ♪

♪ Gonna start all over again ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon Advanced ♪

♪ I'm on my way ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Give me just one chance ♪

♪ And the future will decide ♪

♪ If there's a hero buried deep inside ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "The Lotad Lowdown."

What are those things?

I don't know, but there's a lot of them!

Come on, let's get back on shore, quick!

[NERVOUS]

[groans]

[panting]

- Help! - No, Max!

[screams]

[SCARED]

[EXERTION]

[EXCITED]

[EXERTION]

[gasps]

[screaming]

[groaning]

What was that?

Those were Lotad!

Lotad? Are you sure?

[CURIOUS]

POKEDEX Lotad, the Water Weed Pokémon.

Lotad inhabit peaceful wetlands

like lakes and ponds.

They are kind of cute.

So, this lake must belong to those Lotad!

[EXERTION]

[screams]

- Here they come. - They seem friendly.

I think they're fine.

I think they just wanna play.

- Don't worry. - Yeah.

I think Max is right.

[AGREEMENT]

[WATER g*n MOVE]

Hey, I wonder if they're trying to give us a special welcome?

- Maybe. - Mm-hmm.

But something is weird!

Normal Lotad can't use Water g*n.

- Look! - Huh?

BROCK 'I guess that little guy can't keep up!'

ASH 'You're right!'

Poor thing, just needs a little more oomph.

[SAD]

[WATER g*n MOVE]

Hey, little guy, you know

your buddies have all fin..

[WATER g*n MOVE]

Hmm.

[HAPPY]

[laughter]

- 'Hey, you!' - Huh?

This lake belongs to the Lotad

and you can't swim here.

Now, you will come with me at once!

You and Miss Bossypants would be a perfect match, Max.

Can it, May.

And why should we be coming with you, ma'am?

I'll tell you...for a lecture!

[screaming]

[SHOCKED]

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Must find water.

[groans]

Where are we anyway?

We're in the forest.

I have eyes, I can see that.

I want the name of this forest!

If I knew that, we wouldn't be wandering around

completely lost.

True.

Huh?

James, you okay?

Pull yourself together, man.

- You got to get up! - No.

I'm afraid this is the end of the road.

You two go on without me.

I've had a good life but I can't be

a burden any longer.

What do you mean? You're coming with us to find water!

And when we do find water

you'll be the first to drink!

Such good friends.

I'm going to miss you

so terribly after I'm gone.

- Huh? - Oh!

Is that a berry?

It sure is!

Luscious juicy berries

just what we need to be hydrated again!

[shrieking]

Let go of it. It's mine!

- You let go, it's mine! - Argh.

Thank you, my friends, just one sip.

[grunting]

[squealing]

Hot!

I'm on fire!

- Help! Water! - Yipes!

- 'This is all your fault.' - 'Save it, Meowth.'

JESSIE 'Get me water.'

[groaning]

[AGREEMENT]

NICOLE What were you thinking, Natalie?

You know that you should be kinder to travelers, right?

I know, but, Nicole..

Well, well, looks like she's the one getting lectured.

- You're right. - Hmm.

So, I apologize for my sister's rudeness.

Oh, that's okay!

[AGREEMENT]

Thank you, I'm Nicole

and this is my sister Natalie.

The two of us run this little flower shop.

Hi, I'm Ash, it's nice to meet you.

And I'm May.

And my name's Max.

Welcome, all.

- Huh? - Hi.

I'm Brock, and you're beautiful.

Mm-mm-mm, the elegance

of this flower shop is surpassed

only by your exquisite elegance!

Uh, thanks!

BROCK 'As an authority on magnificence'

I'm here to say you're the inspiration for it all.

You're very kind.

I've just baked a pie and it's almost finished cooling off.

Would all of you like to join us for a slice?

Yeah, that sounds great.

- Yes, please, we're so hungry! - Yes, please, we're so hungry!

It would be an honor and a privilege

to sample the cooking skills of such a great talent.

RITA Natalie, a watering pipe

in the garden sprang a leak again.

This Wailmer Pail is not gonna do the job.

Huh? Company?

[screams]

Another vision of loveliness?

I'd like all of you to meet our other sister.

- This is Rita. - Oh, well, hi.

Ugh, my dearest Rita

what I wouldn't do to have a watering can

that could raise a flower as beautiful as you, sweet daisy.

[grunting]

- Rita...huh? - Hold it!

How come when you first met me, you didn't have

any of those nice things to say, huh, Brock?

You know, that's very rude.

- Well, you see, that is.. - A-ha!

Is this love at first sight again, Natalie?

Huh?

Love at first sight?

- Oh. - Oh.

- Yummy. - Mm.

Sure is. I've never tasted anything like this before!

They're berries from the Oran Tree.

They're my all-time favorite.

Because of the mild climate and rich soil

we're able to harvest all kinds of fruit.

Would you like to see what else we're growing?

I'd love to. Thanks.

We'd all love to see it.

[EXCITED]

[grunting]

I made that pie from scratch, Brock

so I hope you enjoy every last bite.

Um, uh, thanks.

I'd love to.

It looks really good.

[laughs]

Wow.

- The air here is so clean. - Yeah.

It would be an awesome place

to raise a Pokémon.

Treecko, Taillow, come on out!

[APPEARING]

[EXERTION]

[EXERTION]

Good idea! Forretress, you too!

[grunts]

[APPEARING]

Torchic!

[APPEARING]

[HAPPY]

They look so happy!

- Oh. - Well, shall we go take a look?

Ehh!

Now, don't be shy!

It's beautiful!

MAY 'I've never seen a garden like it!'

Well, thank you, May!

We also raise all kinds of different berries

in our garden, for example..

[gasping]

NICOLE 'That Oran Berry'

'was in the pie you just ate.'

'And that's a delicious Pechen Berry.'

'And that..'

This looks delicious.

[AGREEMENT]

No! Don't eat that!

- Huh? - That's called a Tamato Berry.

And it's very hot!

Why would you grow berries like that?

All of the berries have effects on Pokémon.

Effects on Pokémon?

What sort of effects?

If you crush them up in Pokémon food

they do all kinds of awesome things.

It's true. They can heal injuries and restore energy.

All of the different berries have their own kind of effect.

NICOLE 'Over there are Sitrus Berries.'

'Give them to a Pokémon'

'and they will be filled with energy!'

BROCK 'They don't look quite ripe yet.'

NATALIE 'We could find ripe ones in the forest!'

- Sitrus Berries! Let's go look! - Oh.

You seem very interested in the berries, Brock.

Yes, I want to learn everything about breeding Pokémon.

I know, I could make you a list of what berry

to give to which Pokémon and how much of it to give them.

Would you like that, Brock?

- You mean it? - Of course, silly.

- Anything for you. - Alright!

I would do anything for my boyfriend.

[groaning]

Nicole! Well, we're gonna have to put in all new pipes.

Those joints are so old

we'll be much better off replacing

the whole thing once and for all!

I guess so, but that's a really big job.

LOTAD [EXERTION]

- Huh? - Huh?

[EXERTION]

- The Lotad? - Yep.

Hey, thanks for your help, guys!

[EXERTION]

How come they're helping?

Because it's their way of thanking us

for growing all these berries for them!

[WATER g*n MOVE]

But, Nicole, Lotad aren't supposed to be

able to use Water g*n!

These are very special Lotad.

The truth is they perform all kinds of unusual attacks!

Hey, as long as we're all here

is it okay if we help out, too?

[EXCITED]

- Yeah, let's! - Great idea!

You'll get a hundred percent of Brock labor!

ASH/MAY/MAX/BROCK Alright!

[gulping]

Oh yeah, back on track.

Hmm? Hey, guys, are you okay?

[grunts]

As a matter of fact, no, we're not.

[laughing]

Eh? Ooh? What's that?

JAMES 'I'll be.'

JESSIE 'It's the Twerps, with one more Twerp added.'

MEOWTH 'And they're joined by a load of Lotad.'

- Lo who? - Lotad!

I'm thinkin' we should get a hold of that flock

of flatheads, so we can make a present of 'em

to present to the Boss!

- Huh? - And the end result?

Just listen and learn from Meowth.

MEOWTH The Boss will wake up first thing in the mornin'

and the last thing he'll wanna do is walk all the way

to the bathroom and wash up

and that's when a Lotad will show up

with its head full of water!

Happily, he'll use that Lotad to wash his face

and brush his teeth

and maybe even wash his hair!

And that's when he'll say

"It was because of that brilliant Meowth

"and Team Rocket that I have this convenience.

So, I'm gonna make 'em Vice Presidents!"

It's brilliant! Genius, Meowth.

You're on it today!

Altogether now, say it!

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Promotions. Vice presidency.

- Big money! - Big money!

Big money!

Alright, now, there's not a moment to lose.

Let's lasso those Lotad.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Yee-ha!

[panting]

We're almost there!

[EXERTION]

[HAPPY]

[SURPRISE]

- Huh? - Pikachu, what's wrong?

[CURIOUS]

- Huh? - Oh..

[CONFUSED]

MAX 'Oh, no!'

'We've got a traffic jam!'

[CONCERNED]

MAX 'It's because of that Lotad in front.'

'It doesn't want to move!'

- That same one! - Mm-hmm.

That one's a unique character.

That's cute.

Mm. Let's see here.

[UPSET]

BROCK Excuse me, what's wrong?

Lotad, are you okay?

[CONFUSED]

Watch. Lower your head like that!

BROCK 'Take your time.'

'There's no need to rush.'

[EXERTION]

That's it!

Good job, Lotad.

[HAPPY]

Yeah!

Awesome! Way to go!

- Hey, now that's the way. - See?

You can do anything if you just try it.

[EXERTION]

[HAPPY]

Look, Max.

I think Lotad is saying thank you!

[AGREEMENT]

That's okay, just helping us out

is all the thanks that I need!

Brock sure is a nice guy.

He's going to make a great breeder.

It's really obvious that he cares a lot about Pokémon.

ASH 'Yeah, that's Brock alright!'

Thanks for all of your help today, Lotad.

Now, you go on back to the lake.

[HAPPY]

[WORRIED]

Oh, no!

This little guy's been left behind again.

Hey, all of your buddies

have already gone on home.

- 'Rita!' - Huh?

[panting] It's awful.

- This is from Natalie. - "Looking for Sitrus Berries."

Ah! Oh, no way.

I'd love to see some ripe Sitrus Berries.

BROCK 'Yes, I wanna learn everything'

'I can about breeding Pokémon.'

She went to get those Sitrus Berries for me

and I'm gonna go find her!

Then, I'll come with you.

I want to go too!

[AGREEMENT]

Be careful, it'll be dark soon

so please hurry back!

[thinking] Just wait, Brock!

I'll find those Sitrus Berries for you, you'll see.

BROCK 'Natalie!'

Where are you?

Natalie!

Natalie, where are you?

[CONCERNED]

[SURPRISE]

Pikachu, what?

[SURPRISED]

Did you hear something?

Natalie?

[EXERTION]

[gasping]

Look at this, it's my buddy Lotad!

ASH 'It must have followed us!'

[WORRIED]

I know.

You must be worried

about Natalie too, is that right?

[SAD]

[grunts]

Hmm? Hmm?

Mm, oh!

I found them!

[giggles]

Sitrus Berries!

Ah..

[grunts]

Um. Oh, good.

Brock's gonna be so happy.

Huh? Hey, who's there?

[screaming]

[shrieking]

Hey! Hear that?

It's Natalie!

That way.

[sobbing]

[THREATENING]

[screaming]

Forretress, use Rapid Spin!

- Umm. - Oh..

[APPEARING]

[RAPID SPIN MOVE]/[STRUGGLING]

[EXERTION]

Natalie, you okay?

[CONCERNED]

Huh? Hi, Brock!

[grunts]

You saved me.

Natalie, why'd you run off?

Yeah, you scared us.

I'm sorry.

Brock, guess what?

A Sitrus Berry!

Uh, hmm.

For me? Wow.

Thanks, Natalie, that's sweet.

[squealing]

You're just lucky you're safe and sound, young lady.

[SURPRISED]

Hear something, Pikachu?

[CONCERNED]

[gasping]

It's Team Rocket.

[laughing]

[gasps]

JESSIE 'Prepare for trouble, we're on a Lotad run.'

And make it double for a tad more fun.

To protect the world from devastation.

To unite all peoples within our nation.

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

To extend our reach to the stars above.

- Jessie. - James.

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.

Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight.

Meowth, that's right.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

What do you want?

[ANGRY]

Sorry, Twerp, we'd love to play

but there's so many Lotad and so little time.

So, if we're gonna be able to catch 'em all

we'd better hustle!

- Huh? - No, you won't!

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Oh, yes, we will!

We've got to warn the Lotad!

Yes, but I don't think we'll ever make it in time!

LOTAD [EXERTION]

ASH/BROCK/NATALIE/RITA Huh?

[CONCERNED]

Lotad, what's up? Huh?

[EXERTION]

What is it, Pikachu?

[EXERTION]

[WATER g*n MOVE]

[EXERTION]

Come on, we've got to follow them.

BROCK/RITA/NATALIE Hmm.

[PANICKED]

All aboard for our maiden voyage!

Now, what's the next step in this plan?

I can't say, "Loose lips sink ships."

[gasping]

They're stealing all of the Lotad!

Right, we're thieves

that's what we do.

So ,just stand back and enjoy the show.

MEOWTH It's history in the making

and lots of Lotad for the taking.

WOBBUFFET [AGREEMENT]

This is terrible!

- Uh? - Hmm?

Now what?

[ANGRY]

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH What? Pikachu?

Pikachu and Lotad!

Alright, just look at them go!

[EXERTION]

[gasping]

[ANGRY]

Tell it to stop looking at me like that.

Hmm. This is a perfect opportunity.

MEOWTH We got all these Lotad and Pikachu, too!

[WATER g*n MOVE]

[EXERTION]

[gasping]

Leaping Lotads, we're leaking!

Oh, no!

Our dreams are floating away.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Way to go, Lotad!

Good job!

Come on, Pikachu.

Now Thunderbolt them!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[screaming]

Rats, I guess this means

I can kiss that corner office goodbye.

That's not all you can kiss, Jess.

We can kiss our butts goodbye.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Team Rocket's blasting off again!

WOBBUFFET [AGREEMENT]

[HAPPY]

[HAPPY]

Well, looks like the Lotad are all okay!

But no more berry hunting all by yourself.

Okay, young lady?

[giggles]

Okay, promise.

Here, Brock, this is a list of all the berries.

Uh? Oh.

Thank you so much, Natalie.

Ah, don't mention it.

So, Rustboro City is just up ahead, guys.

And good luck with your Gym battles!

Thanks!

[EXCITED]

Yeah, I'll do my best.

LOTAD [EXERTION]

[gasping]

[CURIOUS]

MAY That Lotad again.

What's up, little guy?

Hey, I know.

Lotad wants to go with you, Brock.

[EXCITED]

Nicole, what do you think?

Sure. It's okay with me.

It obviously likes you a whole lot, Brock.

You've got to take good care of it now!

Oh, you can count on that.

Lotad, do you want to come traveling with us?

[AGREEMENT]

Great, then that means

you and I are a team!

[HAPPY]

NARRATOR Our heroes have added another traveler

to their entourage, and Brock's found

a new friend in Lotad.

Now, Rustboro City and the first Gym

in the Hoenn League are close at hand!

♪ Take a step and I'm on my way ♪

♪ Gonna start all over again ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon Advanced ♪

♪ I'm on my way ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Give me just one chance ♪

♪ And the future will decide ♪

♪ If there's a hero buried deep inside ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪