18x27 - Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!

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NARRATOR: After defeating Valerie at the

Laverre City Gym with the help of Fletchinder and Hawlucha,

Ash earned the Fairy Badge.

Now our hero only needs two more Kalos badges to enter

the Kalos League! And after observing Ash's hard-fought

battle with all of his creative strategies in full view, Sawyer

seems to be highly motivated!

You're just a kid on a quest

To be the best of the best

Someday you're destined for power and glory

You know you're up to the test

There's only one way to tell this story

Be a hero!

Be a hero!

All the power is at your command

Face your fears and show you're a hero

The future of the world is in your hand

Pokémon!

SAWYER: So that's what it takes to win a battle.

Being able to think on your feet!

SAWYER: All right! And then, one of these days, I'll

SERENA: Are you okay?!

SAWYER: Yeah, I'm fine. I guess I wasn't looking.

CLEMONT: You really need to keep your eyes

on where you're going.

SAWYER: Right. I'll be more careful.

MEOWTH: Oh look-ee what I found!

JESSIE: What? Tell us!

JAMES: Or perhaps we'd better take it to Officer Jenny!

MEOWTH: Yeah, like that's gonna happen

JESSIE: SoTaking a peek is what's going to happen instead.

WOBBUFFET

MEOWTH: Maybe it's a step-by-step map of

the road to riches!

MEOWTH

JESSIE: Oh my, so handsome!

JAMES: Wow! It's a picture of none other than Steven Stone!

MEOWTH: Steven Stone? No way

JAMES: RIGHT!

He's the strongest Trainer in Hoenn! He's the Champion!

JESSIE: The Champion?

SERENA: Ta-da!

SERENA: They're my homemade sweet treats and Poké Puffs!

After a battle, it's teatime!

SAWYER: Looks delish!

TREECKO

SAWYER: Yummy! Wow!

SERENA: Thank you! Eat all you want!

BONNIE: Hey, look at them go!

DEDENNE

SAWYER: Yum. There's nothing like a great dessert.

All I have to do is eat enough of this and in no time

I'll become a powerful Trainer just like Ash.

SAWYER: Yeah. You were amazing.

It didn't matter what kind of situation came up, it had to be

victory and nothing else!

SAWYER: Now I know what to do to win a Gym badge!

I learned so much from watching you!

And I wrote it down so I wouldn't forget a thing!

ASH: Wow, thanks a lot.

Actually, its the Pokémon who totally deserve to get

all the credit.

That means a badge is proof that everyone

worked really hard!

SAWYER: You know, you're so right. I'll make a note of it!

ASH: You don't need a note for that...

CLEMONT: What's wrong, Sawyer?

TREECKO?

SAWYER: It-it's gone.

SERENA: Uh, what's gone?

BONNIE: What did you lose?

SAWYER: My battle notebook is gone!!

SAWYER: I wrote down everything I've seen on my journey.

And it's in that notebook!

SAWYER: Maybe I lost it when I fell.

JAMES: And here he is... The Champion, Steven Stone!

JAMES: Working with his partner, Metagross, Steven's

the strongest of all Trainers in the Hoenn region!

JAMES: And as if that's not enough, he's also heir

to the Devon Corporation, Hoenn's largest company!

JESSIE: I like the sound of that.

A quiet little wedding and I'll be all set!

MEOWTH: So that means Champion Butterfingers

dropped this by mistake.

JESSIE: But where?!

Where, where, where, where, where, where?

Where is that charming Champion?!

JAMES: Finding this was a stroke of luck.

We can learn every one of the Champion's secrets to raising

the strongest Pokémon ever!

JESSIE: NO! Being an heir is the most important thing.

If I can find the Champion, I can marry into mounds of money!

JAMES: Don't be a fool!

MEOWTH: We don't need a stinkin' marriage! Dig?!

JAMES: Look. We'll learn the Champion's secret training

techniques and control the whole world of Pokémon!

MEOWTH: Yeah, and I hear that gig pays really well!

WOBBUFFET

SAWYER: Come on So weird! I'm sure I dropped it here.

CLEMONT: I don't see it anywhere.

ASH: I'm sure we'll find it. Don't you think, Clemont?

CLEMONT: You're right!

SAWYER: I feel awful about this.

PIKACHU

TREECKO

SAWYER: Thanks a lot, Treecko and Pikachu.

SERENA: Hey, I know! Why don't we split up and look for it?

ASH: Yeah. Good idea.

Then, we can meet up later at the Pokémon Center.

SERENA: Everyone? Help out!

BRAIXEN

PANCHAM

CLEMONT: Right. You, too!

LUXRAY

CHESPIN

BUNNELBY

ASH: Any luck?

SERENA: Nothing.

CLEMONT: Yeah, same here.

BONNIE: Not even a teensy trace...

DEDENNE

SERENA: Any luck Sawyer?

SAWYER: It's no use

SAWYER: I have to face facts. My notebook's really gone.

TREECKO

ASH: Sawyer?

You've had that notebook ever since you became a Trainer,

right? Is everything you've ever learned in there?

SAWYER: Uh huh. All the important stuff that's

happened since Hoenn.

SAWYER: Everything that Treecko and I've experienced together...

TAILLOW

TREECKO!

SAWYER: I've been able to look back at my notes before

all of my battles. It's helped me a lot!

SAWYER: I've been through some tough battles, but I

always wrote whatever happened in my notebook.

I've got notes of every experience!

SAWYER: There's even a photo in there. And it's signed.

It's a picture of Steven Stone, the Hoenn Champion.

BONNIE: Really? The Champion?!

ASH: You actually met Steven Stone?!

SAWYER: Yeah!

STEVEN STONE: I'll tell you. I respect Trainers and Pokémon

who give it their all. And that includes you.

You've got a bright future!

SAWYER: You see, Steven's been spending a lot of his time

doing research on Mega Stones, and he even told me that

Treecko is capable of Mega- Evolution, when he becomes

a Sceptile of course!

ASH: So Sceptile can Mega Evolve!

PIKACHU

SAWYER: It's a dream for Treecko and me. Mega Evolution!

TREECKO!

SAWYER: All the amazing stuff I learned from Steven Stone was

in that notebook, as well

SERENA: Well, if it's that important,

then we have to find it!

BONNIE: Clemont, that's your cue to jump into action with

a notebook-searching machine!

CLEMONT: But there's not even a trail to follow.

Maybe if we could get the notebook's scent...

SAWYER: Of course!

SAWYER: I should've thought of that.

Hey, Slurpuff, come on out and give us a hand!

SLURPUFF

ASH: Wow, you've got a Slurpuff!

SLURPUFF

PIKACHU!

SAWYER: Licking faces is Slurpuff's way of saying hello.

DEDENNE!

SLURPUFF

BONNIE: Awesome! Me, too! Will you please That's so cute!

CLEMONT: Using Slurpuff is a terrific idea.

SAWYER: Yeah, Slurpuff can pick up the scent of ,y notebook by

getting a whiff of my scent. Slurpuff's got a sense of smell

that's a hundred million times more sensitive than a person's!

TREECKO

SLURPUFF!

ASH: Go for it, and good luck!

JAMES: Incredible information!

JESSIE: Oh, be still my beating heart

MEOWTH: You're so lucky, your heart should be dancing a jig!

WOBBUFFET

JAMES: Egads, look! Sceptile can Mega Evolve, too!

JESSIE: Great! I'm listening

MEOWTH: The Champion's notebook is good reading.

SLURPUFF?

SLURPUFF

MEOWTH: Come again?

JESSIE: Who's this blob?

SLURPUFF!

SLURPUFF

JESSIE: Come back!

MEOWTH: That's our book, crook!

JAMES: Grab it!

SLURPUFF

SAWYER: Slurpuff!

SAWYER: You found it, Slurpuff! Thanks so much!

TREECKO!

SAWYER: I'm so relieved!

SERENA: Where did you find it?

SLURPUFF

JESSIE: Twerps?!

ASH: It's Team Rocket!

JESSIE: You give me back my key to the good life!

BONNIE: So you were the ones who stole Sawyer's notebook!

SAWYER: Hey, do you know them?

ASH: 'FG so...

SERENA: They're bad guys who steal other people's Pokémon.

JAMES: Hurry up! Give it back. The Champion's notebook is ours!

ASH: Champion?!

SAWYER: It isn't his! This notebook belongs to me!

JESSIE: Don't act so Twerpish. It's signed by the Champion

himself! And you can be sure the two of us will

live happily ever after!

SAWYER: This is an autographed photo I got from Steven Stone.

MEOWTH: You got that dude's autograph?!

JAMES: No joke?

JESSIE: Honestly?

JESSIE: No! The good life LEFT!

JAMES: All of that wisdom, down the drain!

MEOWTH: Next time, don't drop something so confusing!

JAMES: Keep your book. We'll take your Pokémon!

JESSIE: That's for all our pain and suffering!

JESSIE: Pumpkaboo, ten, hut!

JAMES: 'Kay, I It's Twerp time!

PUMPKABOO

ASH: Hey, Sawyer, let's go!

SAWYER: Right!

PIKACHU

TREECKO

ASH: "Who's That Pokémon?"

ASH: "It's Grovyle!"

JESSIE: Pumpkaboo, Shadow Ball!

PUMPKABOO

JAMES: Inkay, time for Psybeam!

INKAY

ASH: All right, Pikachu, Thunderbolt!

PIKACHU

SAWYER: Treecko, b*llet Seed!

TREECKO

ASH: Pikachu, Thunderbolt once more!

PIKACHU

MEOWTH: You know, I had a feeling that notebook was a

bit gnarly the whole time.

JESSIE: Aw, no good life!

JAMES: That notebook would have looked great on my coffee table

WOBBUFFET!

JESSIE: We're blasting off again!

WOBBUFFET

BONNIE: Bye! You should be used to that!

DEDENNE

ASH: Nice going, Sawyer.

SAWYER: Thanks! To all of you.

Because of your help, my notebook is safe.

TREECKO

PIERRE: Bon soir!

Welcome my Kalos friends who love their Pokémon so dearly!

Here are the details for the next Pokémon

Showcase Rookie Class!

SERENA: Here it comes

BRAIXEN

PANCHAM

PIERRE: The site is Dendemille Town.

The home of lush, beautiful mountains and quaint windmills.

Truly a Pokémon farming paradise!

SERENA: It's charming!

PIERRE: All performers watching this, mark your calendars.

Choose your favorite Pokémon and make your entry as quick as

you can! The nearest Pokémon Center is the place to go

KLEFKI

SERENA: So, Dendemille Town

SERENA: Wow. That's close to Anistar City!

BRAIXEN

PANCHAM

SERENA: All right. Let's register right away!

BRAIXEN

ASH: Good luck!

CLEMONT: It's finally time for your second Showcase!

BONNIE: You'll win this time for sure!

BRAIXEN

PANCHAM

SERENA: Yes I will! So Ash, where's your next Gym battle?

ASH: Well, you see

ASH: I haven't really decided yet.

SERENA: How about here? Ta-da! Anistar City!

ASH: Uh, Anistar City?

SERENA: It's a great place to visit.

It has this amazing sundial!

SERENA: And besides, Dendemille Town is right on the way there.

PIKACHU

ASH: Oh yeah. Then it's Anistar City.

I'll get my seventh badge there!

PIKACHU

BONNIE: Hey Sawyer, what are you gonna do?

SAWYER: I'm gonna head for the Coumarine Gym.

ASH: That Gym's awesome!

SERENA: Coumarine City's amazing, as well!

BONNIE: They've even got a monorail!

CLEMONT: If I remember, the Gym Leader is Ramos.

ASH: Yeah, and he's strong. Have fun and good luck!

SAWYER: Thanks! I'll work hard.

But before that, I've got a little favor to ask you.

SAWYER: The last time we battled, we had to stop in

the middle. How'd you like to finish it up before we head out?

ASH: So what are the rules?

SAWYER: How about we each use three Pokémon?

ASH: You heard him, Pikachu. Let's go!

PIKACHU

SAWYER: My first Pokémon will be Bagon!

BAGON

CLEMONT: I'll be the referee, if you don't mind.

BONNIE: Good luck, both of you!

SERENA: Have a great battle!

CLEMONT: Ash versus Sawyer. Battle begin!

ASH: Use Quick Attack, Go!

PIKACHU

SAWYER: Use Headbutt!

BAGON

PIKACHU

SAWYER: Wow. Pikachu's fast!

BAGON

SAWYER: Now, counter with Dragon Breath!

BAGON

ASH: Use Thunderbolt!

PIKACHU

ASH: All right, use Iron Tail!

PIKACHU

BAGON

SAWYER: Iron Tail from up there?! Now, Dragon Claw, go!

BAGON

PIKACHU

PIKACHU

BAGON!

BAGON

PIKACHU

CLEMONT: Bagon is unable to battle. Pikachu's the winner!

BONNIE: Wow. That was so fast!

SERENA: And Pikachu looked really strong.

SAWYER: Bagon, thanks a lot. Now, you take a good rest.

SAWYER: Your Pikachu sure is tough, Ash.

PIKACHU

ASH: Don't worry!

Your Bagon's gonna keep on getting stronger, you'll see!

SAWYER: Right! Now, Slurpuff, you're next!

SLURPUFF

ASH: Okay! I'm going with Hawlucha!

HAWLUCHA

SAWYER: Electro Ball's perfect for Flying types. GO!

SLURPUFF

ASH: Dodge it and use Karate Chop!

SAWYER: What?!

HAWLUCHA

SLURPUFF!

SAWYER: No, Slurpuff!

SAWYER: Okay, what's my next move?

ASH: Flying Press!

HAWLUCHA

SLURPUFF

SLURPUFF

HAWLUCHA

CLEMONT: Slurpuff is unable to battle. Hawlucha's the winner!

ASH: Way to go, Hawlucha! Return!

SAWYER: I'm sorry. See, I couldn't do a thing.

ASH: Sawyer?

When your Pokémon gets hit, a Trainer's gotta stay cool,

no matter what!

SAWYER: Uh right!

ASH: See, if a Trainer hesitates, then the Pokémon

will hesitate, too.

ASH: After all, Pokémon and Trainer are battling

together as one!

SAWYER: 'Kay,I understand.

SAWYER: During his Gym battle, that's just what Ash and his

Pokémon were doing. I'll have to put everything I've ever

jotted down into this battle!

ASH: Ready to go, Sawyer? Now Frogadier, I choose you!

FROGADIER

SAWYER: My third Pokémon's Treecko!

TREECKO

SAWYER: Don't forget I've got the advantage with

this type matchup.

ASH: We'll just see about that. Frogadier, Aerial Ace!

FROGADIER

SAWYER: That's a Flying-type move!

TREECKO!

FROGADIER

BONNIE: That was super effective!

SAWYER: Treecko, are you okay?

TREECKO!

SAWYER: All right, b*llet Seed!

TREECKO

FROGADIER

SERENA: That's really effective, too!

SAWYER: Keep it going, Treecko! Fast as you can!

TREECKO

FROGADIER

SAWYER: But why? I can't panic, no matter what!

Agility, let's go!

TREECKO

ASH: Now, Water Pulse!

FROGADIER

TREECKO

TREECKO!

SAWYER: Treecko! Can you still go on?

TREECKO

SAWYER: Treecko!

SERENA: What's that?

CLEMONT: Could it be?

GROVYLE

SAWYER: It evolved!

SERENA: I'll take a look

POKEDEX: Grovyle. The Wood Gecko Pokémon, and an evolved

form of Treecko. Grovyle has powerful legs, which allow it

to move quickly and jump with great power.

GROVYLE

ASH: That just happened because Grovyle could

sense your passion!

SAWYER: My passion, huh? Grovyle, you ready?

Let's win this!

GROVYLE!

SAWYER: Wow. Awesome. You know Leaf Blade!

ASH: Now. Double Team!

FROGADIER

SAWYER: Grovyle! Leaf Blade!

GROVYLE

FROGADIER

GROVYLE?!

ASH: Use Aerial Ace!

GROVYLE?!

FROGADIER

GROVYLE!

SAWYER: 'Kay, us Blade!

FROGADIER

ASH: Now, use Cut!

FROGADIER

GROVYLE

ASH: This has turned into a great battle!

SAWYER: Yeah! Grovyle and I are battling together as one!

FROGADIER

ASH: Use Aerial Ace!

FROGADIER

SAWYER: Jump! Go!

GROVYLE

FROGADIER?

ASH: Now what?!

SERENA: Grovyle can jump!

BONNIE: So high!

SAWYER: Grovyle, b*llet Seed!

GROVYLE

ASH: Use Water Pulse!

FROGADIER

SAWYER

SAWYER: Now, Grovyle, use Leaf Blade!

GROVYLE

GROVYLE!

ASH: Water Pulse, come on!

FROGADIER

GROVYLE

FROGADIER

SAWYER: G-Grovyle?

GROVYLE

GROVYLE

SAWYER: No, Grovyle!

CLEMONT: Grovyle is unable to battle. Frogadier's the winner!

ASH: That was great, Frogadier.

You battled really well. Awesome job!

PIKACHU

FROGADIER

GROVYLE

SAWYER: Hey, Grovyle, you okay?

GROVYLE

FROGADIER

GROVYLE

ASH: Both of you are really pumped up!

CLEMONT: I think they'll be good rivals!

SAWYER: Let's keep getting stronger, Grovyle!

GROVYLE

SERENA: Sawyer, good luck with your Gym battles!

SAWYER: Thanks. I'll be cheering for you

in your Pokémon Showcase!

SERENA: Thanks so much.

And this time, I'll get that Princess Key for sure!

SAWYER: Hey Ash? Thanks so much for everything you've done.

For battling me and for all the stuff you've taught me.

ASH: No problem. Good luck at the Gym!

PIKACHU

SAWYER: Thanks a lot, Ash. Same to you at the Anistar Gym.

Win your seventh badge!

ASH: Right.

NARRATOR: Now that our heroes have gotten to know Sawyer,

the young man from Hoenn, they prepare to set off on their

journey, while Sawyer prepares to set off on his.

And so, until Ash and Sawyer meet again

SAWYER: Well, Ash...

Next time we battle, things will be different. I'm going to

get stronger and stronger, and then I'll be the winner!

NARRATOR: the journey continues!