17x36 - The cave of mirrors!

[bunniefuu]

[Narrator] With Ash's goal of entering the Kalos League driving him on,

our heroes are headed to Shalour City,

site of Ash's third Kalos Gym battle.

[all gasping]

[Ash] Amazing.

Pikachu!

[Serena] This is the famous Kalos Canyon.

Wow, what a sight.

Sure is. What do you think, Dedenne?

Dedenne!

It's magnificent to look at.

Yeah.

[Clemont] It took nature tens of thousands of years

to create this masterpiece.

Why don't we take a break here?

Good idea.

[Ash] Everybody come on out.

Froakie.

Fletch, Fletch-ling!

Cha!

Fletchling-Fletchling!

Oh, you haven't met Hawlucha yet, have you, Fletchling?

That's right, my Pokémon need to meet it, too.

Yeah, mine, too.

Bunnelby.

Chespin.

Fenn!

This is our new friend. Meet Hawlucha.

Let's make it feel at home.

Hawlucha!

[all shouting]

This is Fennekin. Say hi.

Fennekin!

You say hi too, Dedenne.

Dedenne.

Hawlucha!

Huh?

Ch-- Chespin!

Hawlu?

[all laughing]

Whoa, what was that?

Huh, here's what it says.

"Kalos Canyon is famous for its Sky Trainers."

Maybe that's who they are.

Wow, Sky Trainers.

Pika Pika!

♪ I wanna be the very best ♪

♪ Like no one ever was

♪ To catch them is my real test ♪

♪ To train them is my cause ♪

♪ Pokémon!

♪ Gotta catch 'em all

♪ It's you and me

♪ Pokémon

♪ I know it's my destiny

♪ Pokémon

♪ Yeah, you're my best friend ♪

♪ In a world we must defend ♪

♪ Pokémon!

♪ Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all ♪

♪ Pokémon! ♪

♪♪

[Ash] "Battles in the Sky!"

♪♪

♪♪

Talonflame, use Steel Wing!

Talon! Flame!

Use Fire Blast!

Talon!

[squawking]

[all gasping]

They're having a Pokémon battle in midair.

That looks like fun.

Skarmory, use Fury Attack.

Skar! Skarmory!

Dodge and use Fire Blast.

[both shouting]

Talon!

[squawking]

That's awesome. I wanna try that, too.

Pika Pika!

Excuse me, this is your first time here?

[Ash] Yup.

[Serena] They're Sky Trainers, aren't they?

Absolutely correct.

They were in the middle of their Sky Battle.

That sounds great.

So, what do you have to do to be in one?

Well, you'll need to learn how to fly.

Hey, let's give it a shot.

Pika Pikachu!

First off, you'll need to practice.

[Ash] Huh?

Our practice facility's over there.

Now, this is what you'll wear.

[Serena] Just like what those Sky Trainers were wearing.

[Instructor] It's called a wing suit.

These are the coolest.

Great, this one's just my size.

And this is made for me.

Um, um...

Where's my suit?

Well, I'm sorry, you're a bit too small to participate.

Huh?

If you're small, the wings also become small so it's dangerous.

You see, you need to be at least this tall

in order to be a part of it.

Come on, I wanna do it, I wanna do it!

But Bonnie, rules are there for a reason.

[scoffs]

Don't worry, I'll sit with you and we can watch it together.

It's okay, you go have fun.

Dedenne's gonna be my watching buddy.

Ch-- Chespin, Ches.

And Chespin, too.

Pin-Pin!

[both laughing]

[all laughing]

Ha!

[all laughing]

Be wary.

There's a strong updraft that's always blowing

through Kalos Canyon.

It's important to keep that in mind.

Now this device simulates it.

The wind will be blowing from below,

so try jumping into the wind to fly.

[All] Right.

Oh, they all treat me like a little kid.

But I've gotten really big.

Dedenne.

Pin-Pin, Ches!

Pika Pikachu!

All right, allow me to demonstrate.

[all gasping]

You see, you fly by catching the wind with your wings.

I wanna go first.

Whoa! I'm flying!

You're doing great.

Me next.

Now it's my turn. Go!

I'm flying!

I'm flying, too!

Oh!

[grunting] Oh.

Maybe not.

Wow, that must've hurt.

You know, this is harder than I thought.

Whoa!Huh? Oh.

You'll get the hang of it in no time.

He's right.

Do you think it would it be okay

if I tried flying with my Pokémon?

You can't have a Sky Battle

unless you can fly with your Pokémon, right?

That's right.

Fletchling!

Fletch-ling!

Haw!

Fletchling and Hawlucha, you're doing great.

Now!

Ah! [laughing]

This is so fun.

I'm up.

Ah, ah, ah! [grunting]

[groaning]

[giggling] That's my brother.

Hi, there. Excuse me.

Would you like to have a Sky Battle?

Me?

[Instructor] Moria.

Moria's a Sky Trainer and she's also an instructor.

We got to see your Sky Battle earlier.

You were watching?

My opponent wasn't much of a challenge,

so I'm looking for someone new.

Are Fletchling and Hawlucha your Pokémon?

Yup.

Want to battle?

I'd love to! I'm ready to go.

But, don't forget that you're just starting out.

You sure of this?

He'll be fine.

I'll be right there, right?

You bet.

Okay, I think I'll battle with Fletchling.

Fletch Fletch!

And, my Pokémon will be...

Talonflame!

That's the Pokémon from before.

[Pokédex] Talonflame, The Scorching Pokémon,

and the final evolved form of Fletchling.

Talonflame can swoop

at incredible speeds when attacking.

During intense battles,

its wings give off showers of embers as it flies.

Wow.

Fletch!

Talonflame, you're battling Fletchling.

Fletch Fletch. Talonflame.

Fletch! Talonflame.

Uh, I don't think it's interested.

Fletch!

But what about Hawlucha?

Talonflame.

Talonflame will agree to a battle with Hawlucha.

Hawlucha!

Fletch Fletchling!

But look, Fletchling really wants to battle.

Oh, no.

I've got an idea.

If Hawlucha wins,

then we'll have a battle with Fletchling.

Whaddaya say? We're definitely gonna win.

Cha-lu-ha!

Fletchling!

[Bonnie] Hey, Ash?

Huh?

I'll look after Fletchling, don't worry.

Sounds great. It's a deal.

Come, come here.

'Kay, Hawlucha, let's move!

Haw-cha!

[panting]

Whoa.

Amazing. [cheering]

Go, Hawlucha!

Haw!

Hey, cheer up, Fletchling.

Dedenne.

That Talonflame doesn't know how good you are.

Just because you're not big.

You'll prove it wrong after Hawlucha wins.

Fletchling.

Being small's okay.

Chling-Chling.

I'm small, too.

I just wish people would stop

judging us because we're small.

Don't forget, there's a lot

only we can do 'cause we're small.

Fletchling.

Well then, I'll be the referee.

Awesome, thanks.

All right, battle begin!

Talonflame, use Peck!

Talon-flame!

Dodge it!

Cha!

Use Flying Press!

Haw-lucha!

Since those Pokémon are both flying,

it's hard to land a move.

You're right.

Talonflame, Steel Wing!

Talonflame!Cha!

Now use Brave Bird.

Flame!

Although Hawlucha's a Flying type,

it's only able to glide.

That's not good.

Since it can't really fly, it's a disadvantage.

Hawlucha.

Aim and then use Karate Chop.

Haw... lucha!

Ah, I've gotta draw 'em in

so we can battle up close.

Pika Pika!

Fletchling!

Fire Blast, go!

Talonflame!

Hawlucha!

Hawlucha, grab onto Talonflame's legs!

Lucha.

Make it a close-quarters battle.

Hawlucha!

That's it.

[chuckling]

Shake it off.

Flame!

[grunting]

Ah, Hawlucha!

[both] Uh-oh.

[all] Oh, no.

Fletch... ling!

Are you okay?

Haw.

Then use Karate Chop. Cha!

Steel Wing, go!

Talon! Hawlucha!

[squawking] [grunting]

[groaning]

Hawlucha is unable to battle.

Which means, the winner is Talonflame!

[grunting]

Fletchling!Oh.

Pika.Chespin.

Chling.

Fletchling. Hmm.

Guess I win.

Yeah.

But now, what am I gonna say to Fletchling?

Good job.

Hawlucha, return.

Moria, I have a favor.

What's that?

Please battle Fletchling.

It would mean a lot.

Fletch.Huh?

But remember, I said we'd only do that if Hawlucha won.

Pretty please?

That'd be really nice.

Hmm...

Talon! Huh?

Talon, Talon, Talon!

Hey, what's going on?

[all] "Who's that Pokémon?"

[all] "It's Talonflame."

Talonflame!

♪♪

Talonflame! Talon!

Talonflame! [all gasping]

[Moria] Who are they? What are they doing?

Prepare for trouble, aren't we curious.

Asking double questions could prove injurious.

To protect the world from devastation.

To unite all people within our nation.

To denounce the evils of the friendly skies.

To extend our reach to an unfriendly surprise.

Jessie.

And James.

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.

Surrender now or prepare for an airborne fight.

Meowth, that's right!

Wobbuffet!

Team Rocket.

Huh?

They're bad guys who like to steal other people's Pokémon.

[Jessie] If it's all the same, we came for Talonflame.

[Moria] Give me back my Pokémon!

[Ash] Come back.

[Serena] That's not yours.

You guys are through.

Since when did they get flying clearance?

No fair.

We're wearing wing suits.

I'd like to get my paws on a wing suit.

I'd follow suit.

[Moria] Talonflame!

[all grunting]

Come out, Fennekin.

Fenn!Flamethrower!

Fennekin!

[all shouting]

[Serena] I told you you're not getting away.

[Jessie] Flying twerps are annoying twerps.

Show them a thing or two, Pumpkaboo.

Go, Inkay, too.

Pumpkaboo!

Inkay!

Fletch!Fletchling, wanna help?

Inkay, use Tackle, go.

'Kay, Fletchling, Razor Wind!

Fletchling! Fletchling-ling!

[grunting]

Use Steel Wing.

Fletch! Huh?

It's so quick.

Bah, Pumpkaboo, Dark Pulse.

Pump-ka-ka-ka-ka-boo!

Dodge it and use Peck.

Chling!

Fletchling!

[grunting]

Pumpkaboo!

All right, use Psybeam!

Inkay!

Dodge and use Fire Blast.

Talonflame!

[both] Big bang boom!

Look, Ma, I'm flying.

Yeah, but it's got nothing to do with skills or talent.

I want a wing suit.

[all] We're blasting off again!

That was close. Those guys are sneaky.

You're right.

Pikachu!

Ches!

Dedenne.

Fletch!

Talonflame.

Tal Talonflame?Fletch.

Talonflame, you want to battle Fletchling now?

Talon. Yeah, really?

If that's what Talonflame wants.

Would you two like to battle us?

Would we?

Fletchling!

You'll be awesome.

Just show them your strength.

Fletch Fletchling!

I know you can do it, Fletchling.

[all cheering]

All right, then. Battle begin.

Go!

Go!

Don't forget.

There's a lot only we can do 'cause we're small.

Fletch!

Fletchling!

Talonflame, use Steel Wing!

Talonflame!

Dodge it!

Say, Fletchling's fast.

Use Peck.

Talon!Chling!

It's easier to dodge 'cause you're small.

[all cheering]

Fire Blast, go!

Talonflame!

Fletchling! Chling!

Use Peck!

Fletchling!

Yay, Fletchling!

Keep it up! You can do it!

That's showing them.

Great job.

Keep giving it all you've got.

That'll show them what you can do.

Fletchling!

Talonflame, Brave Bird!

Talonflame!

Dodge, Fletchling.

All right, don't let up.

Fletch!

Now you're cornered! Use Steel Wing!

Talon!

Dodge, then fly up!

Fletch!

Talon! Chling!

What do you know?

that's the real reason Fletchling flew down like that.

It was pretending to be cornered,

but that was just a lure.

What a maneuver.

[Serena] That was some strategy.

Fletchling's number one.

All right, Brave Bird.

Talon!

Quick, dodge it.

Flame!

Now, Fire Blast.

Talon!

Double Team, go!

[all] Fletch! Fletch!

Oh, Fletchling knows Double Team, too?

Talonflame!

Fletch-ling!

Use Razor Wind!

Fletch... Fletchling!

Talonflame!

All right!

Talonflame hesitated 'cause of the Double Team.

That's when it att*cked.

Way to go, Fletchling.

Playtime's over, starting now!

Use Steel Wing!

Talonflame!

Fletchling!Ah!

See, we both learned how Fletchling dodges.

Let's finish this. Now, Fire Blast!

Talonflame!

Fletchling![all gasping]

Fletch! Fletchling!

Fletchling! Fletchling!

Fletch!

Now what?[gasping]

Fletchinder!

Awesome.

Wow, it evolved.

Now it's Fletchinder.

What an amazing thing to watch.

Fletchinder, The Ember Pokémon.

Once in flight, Fletchinder can reach

its top speed extremely quickly,

giving it the edge in battle

by attacking its opponents before they can get prepared.

So cool.

Yippee, yippee, it evolved into Fletchinder, yay!

Fletchinder!

Whoa, is that--

Its Flame Charge.

Wow, it learned a new move.

All right, use Flame Charge.

Fletch!

Dodge it!

This is great.

The more it uses Flame Charge,

the faster it will become.

That's amazing.

Use Brave Bird!

Talon!

Dodge that, then Flame Charge.

Fletch!

Fletchinder!

That was close.

Just a little more, Fletchinder!

Keep it up. Flame Charge, again!

Fletch-in-der!

'Kay, let's wrap it up.

Flame Charge, go!

Fletchinder!

We did it!

Fletchinder.

[laughing]

Wow, you won it, Fletchinder.

[all cheering]

[Instructor] Talonflame is unable to battle,

which means, Ash wins!

Well, all right.

Oh, dear. Guess we lost.

You were great, Talonflame.

Fletch Fletchinder!

[laughing]

You got me.

Fletchinder was such a total surprise.

Thanks.

Fletchinder, you did it!

I knew you'd win it. I believed in you!

Fletchinder!

Fletch-inder!

Hurray for Fletchinder!

Pika Pika!Fennekin!

[Ash] Thanks so much for everything.

Pikachu!

We had a great time.

Hope to come back soon.

And Bonnie?

Once you grow a little bit taller...

I can fly, too.

Dedenne!

I'll have your very own wing suit ready.

Mm-hmm. I can't wait!

Pikachu!

[giggling]

[Narrator] In the midst of Ash's first exhilarating Sky Battle,

Fletchling evolved into Fletchinder,

spurred on by Bonnie's heartfelt support.

Now, with blue skies and breathtaking

landscapes on their minds, our heroes' journey continues.

♪♪