09x22 - What I Did for Love

[bunniefuu]

NARRATOR The contest stage is set, the cast is assembled

and the excitement is contagious.

Will Gardenia town and it's Pokémon Contest

provide May with her fourth ribbon?

Eevee, take the stage.

[APPEARING]

[HAPPY]

Are you ready for our fourth win?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Your Eevee's sure gettin' strong.

And runnin' fast too.

[EXCITED]

You and Eevee have done a lot of training up until now.

- You'll be great. - Thanks. Know what?

Eevee's first contest is going to end in a win.

♪ Pokémon ♪

♪ It's a battle win or lose ♪

♪ It's the friends you make ♪

♪ It's the road you choose ♪

♪ You got the right stuff ♪

♪ So make your mind up ♪

♪ Find the courage inside of you ♪

♪ If you're strong you'll survive ♪

♪ And you'll keep your dream alive ♪

♪ It's the Battle Frontier ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪

♪ Be the best you can be ♪

♪ And find your destiny ♪

♪ It's the master plan ♪

♪ The power's in your hand ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "What I Did For Love."

PIKACHU [HAPPY]

Wonder where we sign up?

RATICATE [CONFUSED]/[SURPRISED]

MAY Eevee.

Eevee, where are you?

RATICATE [SURPRISE]

EEVEE [EXERTION]/[HAPPY]

ASH/MAY/BROCK/MAX Huh?

- Whoa! Are you alright? - Yeah.

- I'm fine, thanks. - I feel bad.

You know, I've told you

not to go running off on your own like that.

EEVEE [SAD]

It's okay.

Hey, I need to sign up for the contest

but I don't know where.

Do you know where the registration desk is?

Sure, over there.

Straight through those doors and it's right inside.

Wow, thanks so much. Come on, Raticate.

RATICATE [EXCITED]

Enterin' a contest for the very first time.

Yeah, so are you.

[EXCITED]

Oh, hey, what were you doing

before in the ground?

EEVEE [EXERTION]

BROCK/MAY/MAX/ASH Huh?

BROCK/MAY/MAX/ASH Oh..

- Whoa, look at Eevee go. - But where?

[screams]

May, that looked an awful lot like Dig to me.

You think? Was that Dig?

[HAPPY]

Your Eevee learned Dig, what do you know.

[EXCITED]

You're just so smart.

You learned a brand new move and right before our contest.

And let me tell you, Eevee does it great.

All those hours of training paid off.

BONSLY [CONFUSED]

[gasps] My. My, oh, my.

Oh, my?

You're just so cute. I can't believe it.

I am?

I admit I have my good points

there's no doubt, but you, my dear..

Bonsly, you're just the cutest thing.

- Oh, now you tell me. - Huh?

I'm Yuma. A Pokémon breeder.

Nice to meet you.

You're a breeder too? So am I.

- Ha. I had a feeling you were. - Huh?

You can tell the difference between a Pokémon

raised by a breeder and one that's not.

Wow, how do you do that?

A Pokémon breeder concentrates on a Pokémon's overall health

and well being, while a Coordinator focuses

on a Pokémon's appearance and moves.

So, as a result, the two types of people

tend to give their Pokémon different foods.

Whoa.

You're gonna love all of my hard work.

Have a look at my other Pokémon, would you?

Uh, okay.

Marshtomp, Forrettress, come on out.

MARSHTOMP/FORRETTRESS [APPEARING]

My! They're both beautiful.

And I've only fed them my own recipes

designed for their specific type.

This Pokéblock is just for Marshtomp.

Let me see. Umm...perfect.

There's everything a Water and Ground-type Pokémon needs

for a complete and balanced diet.

- Wow, you can tell? - I am very impressed with you.

You don't meet talent like this every day.

- Talent? - Say, Brock.

Have you ever thought of entering a contest?

- Me in a contest? - For real?

Why not? I used to compete in contests not long ago.

Awesome, and did you ever get a chance

to go and compete in the Grand Festival?

Yes, and I won.

ASH/MAX/MAY No way.

When you think about it, coordinating and breeding

do have a lot in common now, don't they?

It was all those breeding techniques I learned

that allowed me to win in the first place.

These days, I consider it my mission to pass

these techniques on to people new to the contest world.

Wow! Yuma, would you teach me, please?

I'm sorry, May, but the only students I take on these days

are true beginners just starting out.

Besides, you're already a well seasoned Coordinator, right?

I guess, that makes me happy, though

having a person like you, tell me I'm that good.

I guess, you could say, these days you're raising

and nurturing Pokémon Coordinators.

- You say the sweetest things. - Huh?

If you'll excuse me, I'll back in a flash.

Yoo-hoo-hoo!

- My entry, dear. - Man, that was quick.

Guess, that's what love will do for you.

Looks like May's got herself a new rival.

[EXCITED]

And may the best person win.

If Yuma's got faith in me, I know I must be strong.

Prepare yourself for a real battle.

The Gardenia Ribbon will be mine!

Great.

You don't think he's kiddin' around, do you, May?

Not a chance. Sorry to say.

Uh, it's time to put this Coordinator over the top.

[HAPPY]

With a cardboard box?

It's what's inside. We're flat broke.

[AGREEMENT]

We're back to hawking trinkets?

Check. I'm fresh out of Jessebella costumes.

Which means, we sell that stuff.

Phony ribbons again?

What happened to all the costumes you had?

I sold them to raise sorely needed cash

after we managed to mangle our last machine, okay?

[AGREEMENT]

[screams]

Alright, you've been tapping my bottle caps.

Please, as soon as I become Top Coordinator

I'll buy you the whole ever-loving

bottle cap-making factory.

Besides, bottle caps

and a buck will buy you a buck.

You two are so hard.

Ladies and gentlemen, it's showtime.

Hold on to your seats, as we bring you great people

in Gardenia Town, your Pokémon Contest.

Coming to you live from Gardenia Stadium.

I'm Lillian, and you know who you are

so give yourselves a big hand.

[cheering]

[EXCITED]

Here's what our Coordinators are going for.

The Gardenia Ribbon.

I sure haven't felt like this in a while.

Feeling both nervous and excited

makes my stomach do backflips.

Wow, that's how I feel.

I can't remember the last time I was in an official battle.

Guess it'll pass, I hope so.

LILLIAN Okay, folks, it's time to introduce our judges.

The organizing committee head, Mr. Contesta.

Thank you, great to be here.

Next, the head of the Pokémon Fan Club

a wise man of few words, Mr. Sukizo.

Thank you. Remarkable.

And Gardenia Town's beloved nurse and good friend.

Give a big hand to Nurse Joy.

You're all so sweet.

Now, it's time for the first round.

And I've got a question for you.

Are you ready?

[cheering]

Wow. I guess you are.

No sense putting it off any more, so, let's get busy.

[cheering]

Thank you very much.

[crowd cheering]

Hey, look, it's that girl.

Brock gave her the right directions.

Go, Raticate.

[APPEARING]

Hyper Fang, now.

[EXERTION]/[HYPER FANG MOVE]

[cheering]

Wow, that's one amazing Raticate.

It's time to shift gears, mister.

They're the ones you're trying to beat.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

The temperature's rising in here.

Time to bring out our entrants.

Now, Squirtle. Take the stage.

[APPEARING]

Wow, Squirtle's lookin' good.

[EXCITED]

Use Rapid Spin.

[RAPID SPIN MOVE]

Ooh, that's fast.

Squirtle's spinning like a hyped-up Hitmontop.

Keep up that Rapid Spin.

[RAPID SPIN MOVE]

They worked really hard on that routine.

And it's really paying off.

Squirtle's appeal comes shining through.

Okay, Squirtle, Bubble.

[BUBBLE MOVE]

LILLIAN 'Wow. It looks like some sort of bubble pyramid.'

'How is May going to finish this one up?'

Now, Squirtle, let's give them an Ice Beam.

[ICE BEAM MOVE]

LILLIAN 'Beautiful.'

'It's an amazing Bubble and Ice Beam sundae'

'with a Squirtle on top.'

[crowd cheering]

A truly lovely performance.

Remarkable.

I agree, that ending allowed May

to highlight Squirtle's cuteness.

Hmm, she's right.

Now, let's keep this train rolling.

[READY]

[READY]

[READY]

LILLIAN I haven't seen an array of Pokémon

like this in a long time.

So, let's bring on our final entrants. Come on out.

[shudders]

- It's Brock. - Go for it.

[CHEERING]

Hmm..

LILLIAN 'This is Brocks debut, so let's make him feel'

'welcome with a big hand.'

Hmm..

Bonsly, I choose you.

[APPEARING]

Fake Tears.

[FAKE TEARS MOVE]

Look at Bonsly cry.

'You'd never guess those aren't real tears.'

A most compelling move.

Just remarkable.

I want to give Bonsly a big hug.

Now, don't forget the Trainer, while you're at it.

Perhaps a late dinner after we're through here?

- Well, uhh.. - Who did that?

Obviously, this isn't your debut at everything, is it?

- Oh, boy. - Uh.

I was afraid this would happen.

[DISAPPOINTED]

[giggles] Brock sure is consistent.

[clears throat] My apologies for that outburst.

If you will allow

I'd like to make up for it.

Now, Bonsly, get ready for some serious heat.

[ANGRY]

Get ready, Bonsly.

It's low and inside.

[grunts]

[EXERTION]

[cheering]

[HAPPY]

Awesome. What kind of a move was that?

I don't think it was a move.

The first round isn't only about showing moves, you know.

The most important thing is to show off

your Pokémon in an appealing way.

Knowing it's Brock's first time

he's doing incredibly great.

Bonsly, it's five for one.

Now, let's use Flail.

[FLAIL MOVE]

Pretty. Skillful, too.

Bonsly's using Flail to put on a one Pokémon juggling show.

[applause]

Wow, that applause

all those cheers, they love me.

Oh, no. Brock may be tougher than I thought.

MEOWTH 'Ribbon lovers.'

Have we got booty for you.

JAMES 'Genuine unauthorized Gardenia grabbables.'

Grab 'em while the grabbing's good.

Huh?

Oh, save your voice. You'll need it for me.

Great. That brings round one to a rollicking finish.

Now, let's take a look at the eight Coordinators

who're moving to round two. On screen.

Alright. They both made it.

[EXCITED]

They both deserve to.

Round two ought to be very interesting.

LILLIAN 'Now, let's give 'em all a shuffle'

'and let Lady Luck determine the match-ups.'

You know, Brock, if you keep this up

you can make it to the finals.

Maybe, if I win the next battle.

- Let's give it all we've got. - You bet.

- 'Hey, Brock. Hey, May.' - Huh?

You're both doin' great.

- Dearest, Yuma. - Huh?

I'm doing this all for you, you know.

Well, whomever you're doing it for

you're doing it just wonderfully.

I can't believe it's happening.

And all because of you.

And all because you believe in me.

[chuckles]

And you too, May, I can understand

how you earned those three ribbons.

Watching you work so perfectly with your Squirtle

had me glued to my seat.

Gee, thanks, Yuma.

Brock, the way you were showing off Bonsly out there

it was just amazing stuff.

Thanks. Not bad for how nervous I was.

- You were? - Totally.

But, as it went on it got easier.

And after all that cheering

Bonsly started to get into it in a big way.

I want to thank you for giving me this great chance, Yuma.

Well, thank you, Brock.

By the way, I wanna ask you a favor.

Sure, anything you want.

After you're done here, will you come and study with me?

BROCK/MAY/MAX/ASH Huh?

Okay, it's time for the second round.

I'll tell you, if you think it's been hot so far

watch out. So, let's get busy.

Absol, take the stage.

[APPEARING]

Marshtomp, let's go.

[APPEARING]

Absol, use Razor Wind.

[RAZOR WIND MOVE]

Dodge it, Marshtomp.

[EXERTION]

Absol, Quick Attack.

[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]

Marshtomp, use Mud Shot to stop Absol, now.

[MUD SHOT MOVE]

[PAINED]

- Absol, no. - Hmm..

Yuma, do you want Brock to study with you

whether he wins or loses?

Of course, I can't think of anyone

I'd rather spend my time with than a great

Pokémon breeder and a Coordinator.

- Hmm.. - Now, Water g*n.

[WATER g*n MOVE]

[PAINED]

[STUNNED]

- Poor, Absol. - Alright.

LILLIAN 'Folks, it's time for the ultimate'

'spectacle of light and fury.'

Get ready for the final battle.

It's just you and me.

- Yeah. - How weird.

I don't even know which one of 'em I should root for.

So, just root for 'em both.

Fasten those seat belts.

So, let's get busy.

Eevee, take...the stage.

[APPEARING]

Marshtomp, one more time.

[APPEARING]

Now, Eevee, use Shadow Ball.

[SHADOW BALL MOVE]

Protect.

[PROTECT MOVE]

[HAPPY]

- Uh-oh. - Now, use Mud Shot.

[MUD SHOT MOVE]

Eevee, Dig.

[DIG MOVE]

That was fast. A super-duper Dig.

Heads up, Marshtomp.

Try and sense all of Eevee's underground moves.

[FOCUSED]

Oh, what's this?

Marshtomp's fins can function exactly like a radar.

And being a Ground type as well, Marshtomp will be very sensitive

to any movements Eevee might make.

Remarkable.

- Now, Eevee, go. - Water g*n.

EEVEE/MARSHTOMP [EXERTION]/[WATER g*n MOVE]

EEVEE [PAINED]

Eevee.

Whoa. Marshtomp read Eevee's moves.

That means, Eevee's not going to be able to use Dig at all.

Uh, it's just too bad.

Eevee learned a great move for this field and can't use it.

Marshtomp, Mud Shot.

[MUD SHOT MOVE]

Eevee, dodge it.

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

- Ah! - Now, Tackle.

MARSHTOMP/EEVEE [TACKLE MOVE]/[PAINED]

LILLIAN 'That combination of Mud Shot and Tackle hammers it home.'

Quick, Eevee, use Shadow Ball.

[SHADOW BALL MOVE]

Water g*n.

[WATER g*n MOVE]

Now, Tackle.

MARSHTOMP/EEVEE [TACKLE MOVE]/[PAINED]

LILLIAN 'Another devastating combination from Marshtomp.'

- Quick, Eevee, Dig. - Marshtomp, Tackle, go.

EEVEE/MARSHTOMP [DIG MOVE]/[EXERTION]

MARSHTOMP/EEVEE [TACKLE MOVE]/[PAINED]

Use Dig to stop Marshtomp, now.

[DIG MOVE]

EEVEE/MARSHTOMP [EXERTION]

Marshtomp dodged them all.

Marshtomp's able to sense everything

Eevee's doing underground perfectly.

Brock is really showing how Marshtomp can shine.

Looks bad for Eevee.

Marshtomp's staying one step ahead.

Marshtomp, use Mud Shot to plug up those holes.

[MUD SHOT MOVE]

LILLIAN After that Mud Shot it's a whole different field out there.

- Eevee, now use Tackle. - Water g*n, now.

MARSHTOMP/EEVEE [WATER g*n MOVE]/[EXERTION]

We've got a spill. Eevee slipped in the mud.

Now, Marshtomp. Use Water g*n.

[WATER g*n MOVE]

[PAINED]

LILLIAN 'And it's a direct hit on a stationary target.'

What am I going to do now?

All that mud.

That's it. Eevee. Jump on those mounds.

[EXERTION]

Use Water g*n.

[WATER g*n MOVE]

Dodge, and then Tackle.

[EXERTION]/[TACKLE MOVE]

[PAINED]

[HAPPY]

- Just like I pictured it. - Nice move.

LILLIAN 'A flawlessly ex*cuted Tackle.'

Awesome. Now, it doesn't matter if the ground's all muddy.

A very clever strategy.

They're really showing their stuff.

Hit the mounds with Water g*n.

[WATER g*n MOVE]

[EXERTION]

Eevee, use Shadow Ball.

EEVEE/MARSHTOMP [SHADOW BALL MOVE]/[PAINED]

LILLIAN 'Just seconds left to go.'

- Use Tackle. - Use Mud Shot.

[TACKLE MOVE]

[MUD SHOT MOVE]

EEVEE/MARSHTOMP [EXERTION]/[PAINED]

Shadow Ball, go.

[SHADOW BALL MOVE]

Use Water g*n.

[WATER g*n MOVE]

MARSHTOMP/EEVEE [EXERTION]

MARSHTOMP/EEVEE [ATTACK]

And we're all out of time.

'It's a squeaker, but the winner is, it's May.'

We won.

[HAPPY]

[cheering]

May sure pulled that one out.

[HAPPY]

- What a slugfest. - They were both incredible.

You were amazing. Thanks, Marshtomp.

[HAPPY]

LILLIAN May, I'm very pleased to present you

with the prestigious Gardenia Ribbon.

'Ladies and gentlemen'

'presenting your Gardenia Pokémon Contest Champion, May.'

[cheering]

Alright, the Gardenia Ribbon

mine all mine.

EEVEE/SQUIRTLE [HAPPY]

What?

Don't you see? You're already a great Coordinator.

I couldn't possibly teach you anything new.

Yes, you could. I'm sure you could.

I've decided to take Mollie as my student.

Becoming her coach instead makes a lot more sense.

It does not! Come on!

I'm sure you'll do just fine.

I'll see you at another contest, maybe.

- See you later. - Bye-bye.

- Yeah, bye-bye. - Cheer up.

You've got a lot of trainin' to do.

[AGREEMENT]

Training?

I want romance not contests!

NARRATOR It appears that Brock's Contest debut is also his finale

while at the same time, May's one ribbon away

from a place in the Grand Festival

and that's the kind of competition

you don't want to miss, so, stay tuned.

Wow, I haven't seen so many zeros since I met youse.

All because of bottle caps.

Soon, I'll be awash in Jessebella costumes

and taking the contest season by storm.

Then, it's Top Coordinator.

JAMES/MEOWTH 'Oofah.'

WOBBUFFET [AGREEMENT]

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♪ 'Cause you know you can't stop ♪

♪ Your training kicks ♪ ♪ Now ♪

♪ Pokémon Pow ♪ ♪ Wow ♪

♪ The power of a master all before you will ♪

♪ But don't let it get to your head young Trainer ♪

♪ The road is long and filled with danger ♪

♪ Everyone says they deserve to be number one ♪

♪ But who can top you? ♪ ♪ The answer is none ♪

♪ Because they've never seen an expert like ♪

♪ One who knows the difference between Mewtwo ♪

♪ Or someone who can tell you the type ♪

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♪ First you kick it in Kanto ♪

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