14x26 - Scare at the Litwick Mansion!

[bunniefuu]

[groaning]

What a scorcher.

Sure is. Ah.

Where is a good rain storm

to cool things off when you need one?

Pikachu.

A south wind and the scent of water.

We're getting rain for sure.

Hold on.

How do you know?

So where are the clouds?

Okay, if it rains a drop, I'll walk on my hands.

Right, Pikachu?

Pikachu.

Well, mark my words, it'll rain.

[thunder rumbles]

- Huh? - Huh? Uh-oh!

- Told you. - No way.

[Ash gasps]

- We've got to get out of this! - Right!

[thunder rumbling]

Look! What's that?

(Cilan)'A house. Let's head over there.'

(Ash) Hello?

Anybody in there?

Hello? Anyone home?

May we come in, please?

- Huh? - Huh?

- Uh.. - Uh.

Mm?

♪ It's always hard when the journey begins ♪

♪ Hard to find your way ♪

♪ Hard to make new friends ♪

♪ But there's nothing you can't do ♪

♪ 'Cause you've got the power inside of you ♪

♪ It's not always black and white ♪

♪ But your heart always knows what's right ♪

♪ It's not about win or lose ♪

♪ It's the path you choose ♪

♪ Let the journey begin ♪

♪ Pokemon ♪♪

(Ash) "Scare At The Litwick Mansion!"

(narrator) A dark and rainy sky casts an eerie pall

over the surroundings

as our heroes continue their journey

to the Nimbasa City Gym.

[intense music]

Uh, is anybody here?

We need shelter until it stops raining.

If you wouldn't mind.

- Hm? - Oh.

(Cilan) I guess there's no one home.

(Jessie) 'So, the Twerp.'

I didn't expect to see him here.

Nor did I.

And, of course, it's after finding the perfect

out-of-the-way spot for our super secret hideout.

Perfect.

And we just got communications up and runnin'.

I'm afraid this turn of events could ruin the whole thing.

[sighing]

Those Twerps.

They're always putting a crimp in our style.

I'm sick of 'em!

Oh, I've got it.

We'll capture Pikachu first

and then chase those losers away from here.

Of course, we could leave the operation up to the Litwick.

(Jessie)'Right. After all, they've been living here

for a long time.'

(Meowth)'And they'll do whatever Yamask tells them to do.'

Hey, oh, Yamask!

Yamask.

Would you tell Litwick to catch Pikachu

and then chase away the Twerp and his friends, quickly!

Ya!

- Lit. Lit. Lit. Lit. - Lit. Lit. Lit. Lit.

- Ya-Ya-Yamask! - Lit. Lit. Lit.

- Lit-Litwick. - Lit-Litwick.

Ya.

[door creaks]

Hello.

This place looks deserted.

You're right, but we've got to stay here until the rain stops.

We can explain things later.

Man! What a downpour.

See, it's just like I told you.

With your natural senses, I'm not surprised.

Ax-ew-ew.

Guess we were wrong. Weren't we, Pikachu?

Pika-Pika.

So I'm keeping my promise!

Pikachu.

[grunting]

You don't have to do that, really.

Wow. What a kid.

[Ash groans]

- Huh? - Huh?

Say, the wind's really picked up.

That should do it. Good.



[gasps]

What was that?

Huh?

[screaming]

Are you okay?

What is going on?

(Iris) 'Something about this place gives me the creeps.'

What are you talking about?

I kind of feel like we're being watched.

(Ash) By who?

(Iris) 'I'm not sure.'

- Lit. Lit. - Lit. Lit.

Now, hold on, that was just wind.

Could the wind move such a heavy object like that?

Ax-ew.

- Oh, man. - Mm?

[gasps]

Judging by the freaked out look on your faces

it's like you both got hit by Confuse Ray.

(Ash) 'Iris...behind you!'

What's behind me?

[gasps]

[screaming]

[screaming]

We've got to get outside!

Okay!

[gasping]

Can't get out this way!

[gasping]

[screaming]

[groans]

[screams]

(Jessie) 'Strange they blocked off the exit. I don't get it.'

We said catch Pikachu and chase off the Twerps.

That we did.

What's going on?

Obviously, the Litwick didn't understand

what we wanted 'em to do

so I guess I'll have to go and tell Yamask again.

Alright, what's up with this place?

This table is fully set and ready.

Which means someone must be here.

[screaming]

[eerie music]

[screaming]

[screaming]

[groaning]

Uh. Huh?

[screaming]

Pika-Pika.

[screaming]

Pi? Pikachu!

[screaming]

[groaning]

- Lit. Lit. Lit? - Lit. Lit.

- Pika. - Lit.

Hey, wait. Hold on!

- Lit. Lit. Lit. - Lit. Lit. Lit. Lit.

Li-i-it!

So you're the one who did this to us?

Li-it.

It's a Litwick.

"A Litwick?"

(Pokedex) Litwick. The Candle Pokemon.

Litwick appear to be helping to guide the way of people

by illuminating areas that are darkened.

But..

Wow, that's so weird.

Whatever.

To think Pokemon were doing this all along.

Obviously, they can use psychic quite well.

(Ash) 'So, Litwick, does your Trainer own this place?'

Lit-Lit-wick.

(Cilan) 'Really?'

Lit-Lit-wick.

(Iris) 'No?'

- Lit-Lit-wick. - 'Which is it?'

We're not here to do anything bad to you, you know.

Or steal anything, either.

The only reason we came here was simply to get out of the rain.

Lit-Litwick.

It'd help to know what it's saying.

Wick. Lit-Lit-wick.

Hey, Litwick, where are all your buddies, anyway?

Litwick.

Wonder if it knows what I'm saying.

Oh!

[screams]

Yamask.

- A Yamask! - A Yamask!

Ya!

So work with me and chase the Twerps outta here on the double.

It's Meowth from Team Rocket.

Yipes! It's the Twerps!

Alright, you!

What are you doing here?

- Not staying long! - Stop!

Huh?

Huh?

Now, what in the world is Team Rocket up to?



- No good, I'm sure. - Yeah, you're right.

So we better find out what it is and fast!

- Right. - Right.

What? The Twerps didn't see you, did they?

Yeah, what of it?

What in the world were you thinking?

Huh?

Are you feeling okay?

You look exhausted.

Oh, yeah? Well, you do too.

Me? Fancy that.

Something's wrong.

What's going on with the two of you?

- That includes you. - Huh..

Hey, it's got to be because we've been working X.

(Jessie) 'Regardless, let's hurry and catch Pikachu'

'and chase the Twerps out of here.'

'After all, this place is perfect for a secret base.'

(James) True. It's the frontline for all

our Unova region endeavors.

Here's to success!

Conquering Unova!

- Doin' it for the boss! - Doin' it for the boss!

Ya-Ya.

[groaning]

- Lit. Lit. Lit. Lit. Litwick. - Lit. Lit. Lit. Lit. Litwick.

Look!

Is it me or are the Litwick flames larger than before?

No, you're making it up.

(James) Look again.

(Jessie) You're right!

(Meowth) 'You're both right.'

(James) 'No joke?'

None.

Well, whatever.

Please tell the Litwick to chase the Twerps away, won't you?

And catch Pikachu, too.

Yamask. Ya-Ya!

- 'Lit. Wick-wick. Lit.' - 'Lit-Lit. Lit.'

- Wick. Wick. Wick. Wick. - Wick. Wick. Wick. Wick.

- Lit. Lit. - Lit. Lit.

(group) Who's that Pokemon?

(group) It's Litwick!

Litwick.

[thunder rumbling]

Team Rocket, come out, now!

Pika-Pika!

Stop hiding.

No matter what you're planning, it won't work!

[dramatic music]

[screaming]

That must be Litwick's friend.

Litwick!

[groaning]

Litwick, knock it off!

We don't want to fight with you!

Lit-Lit-wick.

[screaming]

- Ax-Ax-Axew! - Lit.

[screams]

Litwick.

[panting]

Glad that's over with.

Pikachu.

Why did that Litwick attack us?

Huh?

Where's Axew?

I thought Axew was running behind Pikachu.

Pika-Pika.

Axew!

What happened to the first Litwick?

What happened to them both?

- Uh-oh. - What's wrong, James?

Yamask seems to have disappeared.

Are you sure?

I thought Yamask was keeping an eye on those Litwick.

I hope you're correct.

Axew. Axew!

Where are you?

Hey! Axew!

Axew!

Pika-Pika! Pi-Pi.

Pika.

(Ash) 'It's no use.'

(Iris) 'Where could they have gone?'

Pika.

Pikachu.

Pika. Pika-Pika!

Okay, where's Pikachu?

Pikachu was here a moment ago.

Don't tell me Pikachu is gone too.

We've got to figure this out.

- Pikachu! - Pikachu!

(Iris) Axew. Pikachu.

Could Team Rocket have done this?

Uh. I don't know!

Doctor Zager, this is Jessie.

We think we've found the perfect building

for our Unova headquarters.

But we need your help.



(Zager) 'What kind of building is it?'

It's an old mansion and it's huge.

Perfect kitchen, bathrooms, walk-in closets, elevator

and a group of Litwick.

- You said "Litwick?" - That's right.

They're very good Pokemon and do exactly as they're told.

(Zager) 'You better be careful.'

- Huh? Why do you say that? - Huh?

I've seen much research that concludes

Litwick feed off the life energy of both people and Pokemon.

"The life energy?"

And he said both people and Pokemon.

I've actually been meaning to research

the phenomenon myself.

[gasping]

- Dr. Zager! Dr. Zager! - Dr. Zager! Dr. Zager!

So that means..

Those Litwick have been feeding off of life energy.

- Ours. - Uh-huh.

[screams]

So that's why we all look so drained.

It's hard to breathe.

Enough! We need to leave now.

Wait! Where's Meowth?

Meowth was going to go check on the Litwick.

- Oh, no! - Oh, no!

This is weird why am I havin' such a tough time walkin'?

- Litwick. - Eh?

So what are you doin' hidin' out around here?

'I thought I told you to hurry up and chase the Twerps away.'

Yipes!

I think this is psychic.

'Oh, no! Oh, no!'

[thunder rumbles]

(Ash) 'Pikachu!'

(Iris) Axew! Where are you?

Wow, I sure wish I knew where they were.

Huh, say, Ash, you remember earlier when your Pokedex

stopped in the middle of describing Litwick, right?

Yeah, that's the first time that happened.

So, can you open it up again?

Yeah, sure.

(Pokedex) Litwick. The Candle Pokemon.

Litwick appear to be helping to guide the way of people

by illuminating areas that are darkened

'but in reality they are actually'

'leading them to Ghost World.'

[gasping]

They feed off the life energy of people and Pokemon

and use it as fuel for the flames on their heads.

Wow, does that mean that our lives are in danger?

(Cilan) 'So the Litwick cut off your Pokedex'

'because they didn't want us to know that.'

We've got to find Axew and Pikachu now!

Right.

Axew!

Pikachu!

Meowth, where are you?

Getting too close to the Litwick could be trouble.

[panting]

That's it. Give me back my life energy right now!

[elevator bell rings]

- Huh? - Huh?

[dramatic music]

[whimpering]

[screaming]

There they are!

- 'Huh?' - Litwick. Lit.

What have you done with Axew and Pikachu?

- Litwick. Lit-wick. - Litwick. Lit-wick.

- Huh? - Hey!

Where are you two going?

Stop!

- Huh? - Huh?

Axew!

Pikachu!

Pikachu, are you okay?

Pika.

- Axew, how about you? - Axew.

Huh? Uh!

[eerie music]

- There you are. - Huh?

Oh, no.

[yawns]

You must have questions we're impressive indeed.

But answers will come as we feel the need.

Bringing the blinding white light of evil in to the future.

Thrusting the hammer of justice

on to the blackness of the universe.

Carving our names in the rock of eternity.

[sighs] The fiery destroyer Jessie.

[groaning]

And with thunderous emotion, I am James.

[groaning] Wisest of the wise, I'm Meowth!

And now, gather under the name of Team Rocket.

Ya!

Quick, Meowth, we've got to get out of here right away.

But, Jessie, this is the best chance

we'll have to catch Pikachu.

Not if the Litwick catch us.



They're draining our life energy.

- Lit-wick. Lit-wick. - Lit-wick. Lit-wick.

Lampent.

- Lit-wick. - Lit-wick.

[screaming]

Their flames are even larger!

From our life energy!

Look, there's someone else.

Yeah, that's a Lampent.

(Pokedex) Lampent. The Lamp Pokemon

and the evolved form of Litwick.

Rarely, Lampent can be found with Litwick

leading people and Pokemon to the Ghost World

while stealing their life energy.

[screaming]

This can't be good.

Lamp-pent!

- Li-i-it-wick! - Li-i-it-wick!

[screaming]

That's Inferno!

[expl*si*n]

[screaming]

What's that?

Is that what the Pokedex was talking about?

The Ghost World entrance.

(Jessie) If we get drawn inside there..

There'll be nothin' left of us to be tired.

That would all be in very poor taste.

- Li-i-it-wick! - Li-i-it-wick!

[screaming]

La-amp-pant!

[screaming]

Now what?

If we don't defeat the Litwick and Lampent once and for all

we're going to be stuck here forever.

Oshawott, I choose you!

Use Water g*n.

[dramatic music]

Dwebble, let's go!

- Dwebble! - Now! X-Scissor!

Dwe-e-ebble!

Woobat, out here on the double!

Woo-bat!

- Use Air Slash! - Woo!

Quick, Yamask, use Shadow Ball!

Ya-a-mask!

- Lit! - Lit!

Litwick.

[groaning]

It's the Litwick's psychic.

[screaming]

- We're being sucked in! - We're being sucked in!

- Lit. - Lit.

Look! The Litwick flames!

And at the same time they're draining away

all of our precious life energy!

We'll be nothing but empty shells!

Not a pretty sight!

Ah. That's it!

[Ash grunts]

It's the Twerp.

[grunting]

- Lit-wick! - Lit-wick!

Cilan!

[grunting]

But you're with Team Rocket!

Look, Twerp, what say we call a truce?

Yeah, for a while.

Combining and battling as one.

Perfect blend time!

Quick, Yamask, use Shadow Ball!

Ya-a-a-mask!

[expl*si*n]

- You're turn! - Now, Dwebble, use X-Scissor!

Dwe-e-e-bble!

- Lit-wick! - Lit-wick!

Lamp-pent!

Oshawott, Water g*n!

[expl*si*n]

Woobat, use Air Slash!

Woo-o-o-bat!

Lampent!

- Quick, Twerp, your turn! - Okay!

Pikachu, Electro Ball!

Pika-a-chu-u!

- Litwick! - Lamp!

Where did they go?

Back to the Ghost World.

Then that means..

- Yay! We're back to normal! - Yay! We're back to normal!

And now, we're finally able to leave this house of horrors.

Great. We can leave too.

Right.

[panting]

[gasping]

Pika-Pika!

I guess the Litwick were making the mansion

appear nicer than it really is.

Oh, I knew things weren't right the moment I set foot in there.

[laughing]



(James) 'Hey, Twerp!'

- Huh? - Huh?

Next time we see you, the gloves are off.

And Pikachu will belong to us.

Yeah, count on it!

[instrumental music]

Good time for us to leave, too.

You bet.

I smell rain again.

Again?

[clamoring]

[screaming]

(narrator) A close call with a group of plotting Litwick

nearly pulled our heroes in to the Ghost World.

But with the assistance of Team Rocket, everyone is now safe.

And the exciting journey to Nimbasa City continues.

[theme music]