09x42 - The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing

[bunniefuu]

Hey, what happened to your special trainin', Ash?

[CONCERNED]

Hmm, I haven't forgotten.

I don't wanna start too quick.

I don't wanna wait too long either.

Man, I don't know what to do, okay?

So what is it that I can only teach myself?

NARRATOR Feeling like he's run into a brick wall

after losing his most recent battle at the Battle Pyramid

Ash is struggling.

[PLAYFUL]

[AMUSED]

SKITTY/BEAUTIFLY [PLAYFUL]

NARRATOR And, he's not alone.

♪ Pokémon ♪

♪ It's a battle win or lose ♪

♪ It's the friends you make ♪

♪ It's the road you choose ♪

♪ You've 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 "The Unbeatable Lightness Of Seeing!"

PIKACHU [EXCITED]

SKITTY/BEAUTIFLY [EXCITED]

Right. We should practice.

Poor May, she's not doing well.

Yeah, I think Ash's loss to Brandon's gotten her back

to thinking about her own loss at the Grand Festival.

Do you think it has anything to do

with her battling style being similar to his?

Sure, it seems the better a Trainer or Coordinator gets

'the more obstacles they run into.'

I think we should practice our combinations first.

Skitty, use Blizzard.

And you use Psychic, Beautifly.

[BLIZZARD MOVE]

[PSYCHIC MOVE]

Hmm. Huh?

SKITTY/BEAUTIFLY [SURPRISED]

It's Beautifly and Skitty.

Been a long time.

PIKACHU/SKITTY/BEAUTIFLY [EXCITED]

Yeah, I know.

Mom told me Beautifly had just learned how to use Psychic.

That's great. Good for Beautifly.

That's got to make you happy.

It does, Max

but my combination's just not working that well.

So, Ash, how's your training?

Hmm, it's not goin' so good.

I just can't figure out what to do.

I see.

- 'I got it!' - Huh?

It sounds like you both need someone to work with

so you train with May and she'll train with you.

Me battle with Ash?

Hey, that's not such a bad idea.

- 'No way!' - Huh?

Uh, what I'm trying to say

is that I'm not strong like you are.

- Oh, May. - 'Ash, my boy!'

ASH/MAX Huh? Ah!

ASH Professor Oak? What are you here for?

The chance to see you face to face.

Instead of that screen.

ASH Hey, Professor, what do you got in that bag, huh?

OAK Now you just hold your horsey, you'll see.

Wow, it's Professor Oak.

He's the real deal alright.

When your Pokémon heard that you've been having a tough time

getting past Brandon and the Battle Pyramid

they insisted on making you something

to try and cheer you up.

Whoa, they did that for me?

Right, and it's a rather unique piece of artwork.

See?

Wow.

Check it out.

[IMPRESSED]

Look what they did.

It's got everyone's prints.

[IMPRESSED]

Naturally, the print right in the middle

was done by Tracey of course.

ASH 'Totodile had to do that one'

'and that's Snorlax's sitting right over there.'

Hmm-mmm. That's right.

Wow, you knew 'em right off the bat.

I'd know them all with blindfolds on.

Hey, I know which one that is.

'It's Kingler's claw of course!'

ASH 'Right!'

MAX 'But wait, who made that one?'

I've got it. It's Bulbasaur's Whip.

Yep, you're right.

I see Tauros' tail and Bayleef's leaf.

Alright.

And there's a print that looks like it's Muk's.

They did this all for me.

Thanks so much for this, Professor.

You really made my day.

Ash, all I did was simply bring it to you.

Oh, yes. I almost forgot.

'Here you go.'

Wow. Alright.

This is from your Mom.

She said if you eat it all

you'll be a hundred times stronger.

And, here's a present from Misty.

Hey, look, Pikachu. Misty's Lure!

[EXCITED]

That's the Misty Special.

It sure looks interesting.

Like it'll catch anything.

With all the intensive training you've been doing

you just might consider doing a little fishing, young man.

Sure. Thanks.

And finally, here's a little something from Gary.

You're kidding.

PROFESSOR 'No, it's from Sinnoh.'

He's currently using it as his home base for Pokémon research.

That's Sinnoh, huh?

PROFESSOR 'It's quite a bit north of the Kanto region.'

'There are Pokémon living there'

'that can't be found anywhere else.'

Look's great.

Sounds like Gary's workin' hard too.

Everything's cool. Just hang in there.

Huh. Gary?

Hey, don't forget you managed to beat me.

You're telling me you're gonna hang it up over this?

I know what you mean.

You do?

Then you know you got to keep on keepin' on.

You're right. I'm gonna win next time. Huh?

GARY Good, I don't have any time to be wasting

on some Ashie "Loser" boy anyway.

[laughing]

Hmm..

Hmm?

Earth to Ash.

Hello?

[CURIOUS]

He's right.

I don't have time to waste either.

Let's do it right. I'm ready.

[DETERMINED]

It's good to have you back, Ash.

I feel great.

It's not that hard with everyone cheerin' me on.

And I wanna pay 'em all back.

[ENTHUSIASTIC]

When Ash gets pumped up, then look out.

I recognize you from pictures, Scott

and I've always wanted to thank you for helping Ash.

It's an honor to meet you. But you deserve the credit.

I've watched Ash since the early days battling my Grandson, Gary.

But it seems like all of us together is just what he needs.

Makes sense.

Time for a bit of verse.

When you're there for Pikachu, Pikachu's there for you.

Wow!

I can't believe I was here to see

the birth of a Professor Oak original.

It's as exciting as seeing a Pokémon evolving.

May I have your autograph made out to, "My dear, Joy?"

Well, it's one of my books of Pokémon poetry.

First edition too.

I happen to be a budding Pokémon poet as well.

Now, isn't that nice. Good luck.

I'm ready to get back to work, Pikachu.

What do you say?

[EAGER]

Lucky them.

ROSELIA [EXCITED]

[FRIENDLY]

Roselia.

But you can't be here alone.

- 'Right.' - Huh?

Imagine running into you guys here.

- Huh? - Drew!

First, all of these stars and now you?

'Would you mind giving me your autograph, please?'

Huh. No.

MAY You really gave me a shock back there.

See, I was just thinking about you

when all of a sudden there you were.

Were they good thoughts?

Uh! Come on, of course they were.

We had all just been talking about rivals

so of course, naturally, I started thinking about you.

Well, I'm honored.

So how have you been doing after the loss?

Huh? Alright, I guess.

How about you after your loss?

Guess I've been doing what any Coordinator does

'after a loss, I mean.'

They make sure all their Pokémon are well taken care of.

And hopefully with a new friend.

Umm.

New friend?

You're still holding onto your loss to Soledad, aren't you?

That means you discovered your weak point.

But now I'll bet you're not feeling too sure

about what you can do to overcome it.

Tell the truth, am I close?

Um-hmm.

Okay.

I think we should have a battle.

Huh? Drew, what for?

I don't know.

It's just, since we've got this

great stage and everything.

I think after the Grand Festival it would clear the air.

You think? Maybe.

ASH 'Go for it, May!'

Huh?

Sounds like a great idea to me.

- For sure. - Get up and move around, May.

And give that brain of yours a little time off.

Yeah? You think?

Okay, it's a deal.

I'm not going easy on you.

Now, there's a surprise.

Alright! Great!

[EXCITED]

I know, let's ask Nurse Joy to be a judge.

And Professor Oak.

- 'Hold it!' - Huh?

You wouldn't use a fake Pokémon, would you?

That wouldn't be remarkable at all.

JESSIE AS NURSE JOY 'So use Joy and Contesta and all the rest-a.'

- Mr. Contesta? - And Mr. Sukizo?

- Uh, Nurse Joy? Is that you? - Sure!

- Why.. - Not?

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Let's make history.

There's something not right about this.

- 'b*llet Seed!' - Huh?

[b*llet SEED MOVE]

[screaming]

[groaning]

Team Rocket.

I thought they looked phoney.

[PROTECTIVE]

JESSIE 'Cacturne?'

- Followed by.. - Little Miss Sunshine.

[grunts]

I told you, the only one

who messes with the squirt is me.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH We forgot?

MAY But why are you here?

To make you cry, hon.

But I don't need any help from them.

We've already waltzed down that muddy road before.

He's got a good point.

He's also got a good aim.

And we're good movin' targets.

[INTENT]

[screaming]

Now, just because I want you clowns to butt out

doesn't mean I want you to leave.

Watching a battle between Shrimp Toast and Green Hair

would be good for you, girl.

Wow, you're right.

Seeing any and all battle strategies

whether Twerp-based or not

will contribute mightily to my Jessebella jousting.

MEOWTH/JAMES Huh?

You still wanna battle?

You still wanna live?

[EXCITED]

Alrighty then, for today we'll just assume

the role of the cheering throng.

- Huh? - I don't buy that.

How do I know you're not here to mess everything up for May?

Please, I give you my solemn word, man to man.

Of course I use the term loosely.

Huh. Okay.

Let's just do this.

MAX I'll go get Nurse Joy and the Professor.

NURSE JOY 'It's like Contest heaven.'

Now, since you're the most fabulous Coordinator

in the contest world, could I please have your autograph?

Autograph? From me? Oh, I feel so tingly. Hmm.

If you just write it to, "My biggest fan, Nurse Joy."

Oh, by the way, Ash, just what is it that you'd like us to do?

I forgot. May and Drew are gonna have a battle now.

And we were wondering if you and Nurse Joy could be our judges.

Wow, that would be a dream come true.

It sounds like fun. You can count me in.

Remarkable.

[laughing]

Scott, you can be a judge.

I'm going to try and be as good an emcee as Lillian.

Is everybody ready?

[cheering]

Wow!

I can't believe how many people showed up.

The better to give a great performance.

Watching them on stage instead of me gives me the creeps.

This sure feels just like an official battle.

Yeah, and things are starting to heat up.

We're having a double battle, the same as the Grand Festival.

Coordinators. Ready to go?

Beautifly and Combusken. Take the stage.

[EXCITED]

[CONFIDENT]

I've never seen those two together before.

Roselia! Butterfree! Let's go!

[CONFIDENT]

[EXCITED]

Same with Drew.

Everyone's playing with new toys.

Five minutes on the clock.

So let's get..

'...busy!'

Combusken, Fire Spin, let's go.

Beautifly, you use Psychic, now.

[FIRE SPIN MOVE]

[INTENT]/[PSYCHIC MOVE]

And May starts off with a blazing attack.

'A positively potent combination of Fire Spin and Psychic.'

Roselia, Petal Dance.

[PETAL DANCE MOVE]

Amazing, that Fire Spin was just pulverized

'by Roselia's Petal Dance.'

That's it.

Beautifly, use that fire to attack once more.

[PSYCHIC MOVE]

Quick thinking by May.

She's using the pulverized fire to launch

'yet another fierce attack.'

Magical Leaf.

ROSELIA [MAGICAL LEAF MOVE]

It looks like May broke right on through.

- May, now's your chance. - Combusken, let's go.

[ATTACK]

NURSE JOY 'And May's on the attack'

'while her opponent seems wide open.'

Butterfree, show them what your Gust is about.

[GUST MOVE]

Huh?

[PAINED]

[gasping]

COMBUSKEN/BEAUTIFLY [PAINED]

Oh, no! Combusken, Beautifly.

Excellent shot.

'Drew was really on his game when he unleashed'

'that powerful Magical Leaf counterattack'

'and the points show it.'

I've got to admit, I thought May's attack

was some pretty powerful stuff.

Perhaps, but Drew's had just a little bit more.

BEAUTIFLY/COMBUSKEN [DETERMINED]

I've got to do something to break through that combination.

Both of you focus your attack on Butterfree.

COMBUSKEN/BEAUTIFLY [AGREEMENT]

Butterfree, Psybeam.

[PSYBEAM MOVE]

Dodge, and do Sky Uppercut.

[EXERTION]/[SKY UPPERCUT MOVE]

BUTTERFREE [PAINED]

Wow, what a clean hit.

May hasn't lost any speed.

Roselia, Petal Dance.

[PETAL DANCE MOVE]

Beautifly, use Silver Wind.

[SILVER WIND MOVE]

- Not a chance. - Huh?

BEAUTIFLY/COMBUSKEN [ALARMED]/[DISTRESSED]

- What the.. - Would you look at that.

'That Silver Wind wrapped Petal Dance scored'

'a devastating blow to both Combusken and Beautifly.'

- Frightening. - Makes me glad I'm up here.

That Twerpette is toast.

All buttered up and burnt, on both sides.

Oh, no, you don't.

Now, Combusken. Maximum power, Over Heat.

[DETERMINED]/[OVER HEAT MOVE]

Butterfree, Protect.

[INTENT]/[PROTECT MOVE]

- No way. - It's doing nothing.

Alright, Butterfree use Psybeam, and Roselia use Solar Beam.

ROSELIA/BUTTERFREE [INTENT]

ROSELIA/BUTTERFREE [SOLAR BEAM MOVE]/[PSYBEAM MOVE]

Huh!

COMBUSKEN/BEAUTIFLY [PAINED]

NURSE JOY 'Beautifly and Combusken are unable to battle.'

It's a tremendous victory for Drew.

[crowd cheering]

Well, I guess that's that.

COMBUSKEN/BEAUTIFLY [DISTRESSED]

You two were awesome.

And you gave it your all.

COMBUSKEN/BEAUTIFLY [UPSET]

Un-unh. You're great.

I see things differently now,

Thanks to you.

And, and thanks to Drew as well.

I thought that I'd caught up to you

but you pulled away again.

Well, you got to keep moving I guess.

Know what?

I think I was getting a little over-confident

which I'm realizing is no way for a Top Coordinator to be.

That's for sure.

This battle made me realize a lot of things.

Remember, when you told me you needed to find a battling style

that was yours and only yours?

Well, I want to find my own style too and learn

how to show off my Pokémon a lot better than I do now.

All my own, like no one else.

Huh, sounds good.

Drew? Where are you going now?

To the Johto region, to enter some contests.

Seriously?

Yeah.

I think Soledad's gonna be there too.

Hmm, it's pretty there right now.

- How touching. - Huh? It's Harley.

It's dangerous, two kids alone like this.

Come on. We were just talking. Really.

Joke! I was just pulling your impressionable legs.

And this is an incredible coinkidink

since I'm going to Johto as well.

- Huh? - How cozy.

And the next Grand Festival trophy will have my name on it.

Aren't you going too, girlfriend?

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Huh?

No way, I'm too busy. After all, Team Rocket calls.

What? Do you always wanna be a loser?

You need to break out of that rut, honey.

- Huh? - Excuse me.

But I like my rut. I'll show you a loser.

Snooze you lose. Mwah!

Cacturne doll-face, b*llet Seed.

[CONFIDENT]

Hold on. I'm not armed. Cool it, creep.

[b*llet SEED MOVE]

[screaming]

Wait. I'll show him.

He's scared alright.

Yeah, you got 'em on the ropes now.

[EXASPERATED]

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH We're blasting off again.

WOBBUFFET [ALARMED]

JESSIE 'Got it!'

[UNIMPRESSED]

Well, that was hardly worth the effort.

Now, why don't we all go to Johto together

like the happy family we are?

Uh..

I think I'll pass.

Then last one there's a little wimp

and it won't be me.

Hmm, I've got another one of my Harley headaches now.

- 'Hey, May!' - Hmm?

We thought we heard an expl*si*n, are you okay?

Oh, we're fine.

Harley let Team Rocket know

they'd worn out their welcome.

Really?

So where's Harley now?

He just left.

I've got to go too.

Huh? Already?

The next time I catch up with you

I expect to see your new style, okay?

It's a deal, Drew.

Take care, see you soon.

'And thank you for everything.'

MAX I wonder where Drew's going this time.

MAY He said he's off to the Johto region.

- Aha! - Well, what do you know, Johto.

Man, that takes me back.

[NOSTALGIC]

You know, it's almost like Drew and Harley were destined

to come and help May get over her contest loss.

Seems that way, the end result is the same.

Yeah, I'm not confused anymore.

Looks like you and I are on a new path.

Huh? How come?

I think we're both learning how to do what we do

in our own special way.

I'm sure that'll be important for you at the Battle Pyramid.

Yeah, we keep working on our own special styles

and we can't go wrong.

[EMPHATIC]

Hmm, a new verse.

"The traditions of a hundred million years

"start with the quiet but insistent voice

of Pokémon cheers."

NARRATOR After being championed by those who truly care

our heroes can move ahead with dreams renewed.

And it's a good thing as well

because Ash's rematch at the Battle Pyramid

is right around the corner.

♪ Yo ♪ ♪ Pokémon Masters ♪

♪ Your heart beats faster training for the top ♪

♪ '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 ♪

♪ Or someone who can tell you which Pokémon's ♪

♪ First you kick it in Kanto ♪

♪ Then you head to Johto ♪♪