06x07 - Tree's a Crowd

[bunniefuu]

MAX 'Great, we're lost.'

And if the blame belongs to anyone, it's you!

MAY 'Why is it my fault?'

MAX I said we should have taken a right at that fork in the road

but you insisted on going the other way, and now we're lost!

But this path looked prettier

and it had all those awesome flowers!

There's nothing more dreamy

than strolling through lovely flowers.

Anyway, who was in charge of the Poké Navi?

You should have been doing a better job as our navigator.

This Poké Navi is out of range. Don't blame me.

How convenient.

Come on, break it up! No one's to blame.

Ash and I get lost all the time, but we don't fight about it.

That's right. When we were travelin' around with Misty

we probably set the record for gettin' lost

but we'd always wind up gettin'

where we wanted to be in the end.

[AGREEMENT]/[SURPRISED]

NARRATOR Ash and friends continue their journey toward Rustboro City

in search of the first Gym in the Hoenn Region.

But for now, it looks like the only battle

they'll be seeing is the one between May and Max!

♪ A kid from Pallet Town with a brand new world to see ♪

♪ Don't know what to hit but it won't get the best of me ♪

♪ There's so much to learn and battles to be won ♪

♪ I've advanced so far and still there's always more to come ♪

♪ Take a step and I'm on my way ♪

♪ Gonna start all over again ♪

♪ I want to be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Pokémon Advanced ♪

♪ I'm on my way ♪

♪ I want to be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Give me just one chance ♪

♪ And the future will decide ♪

♪ If there's a hero buried deep inside ♪

♪ I want to be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "Tree's a Crowd!"

This is completely her fault.

[Max groans]

[gasps]

- What is it, Ash? - I saw somethin'!

BROCK/MAX/MAY Huh?

[INTENT]

[CURIOUS]

It's a Treecko!

Treecko! So, this is where they live.

POKEDEX Treecko. The Wood Gecko Pokémon.

Treecko are able to climb smooth vertical walls

'and use their thick tail to attack opponents.'

'Since Treecko build their nests in large trees'

'it is said that those trees will live a very long life.'

They're cute. Look at all of them.

This must be their territory.

Good, I've really been wantin' to catch a Treecko

ever since I saw my first one in Professor Birch's lab!

This is my first chance to do it!

- Huh? - Huh?

Okay, go Poké Ball!

[gasps]

[EXERTION]

Hey, you!

When you want to catch a Pokémon

you should weaken them in battle first

so they have no defense when using your Poké Ball.

Isn't that what you taught me the other day, Ash Ketchum?

[SHEEPISH]

Pokémon Master, huh?

Ugh! Guess I got carried away.

[INTENT]

BROCK Now, the Treecko's getting away.

[gasps] Wait, Treecko!

Hey, Ash, wait up!

Hurry up, let's go! Huh?

I've seen Slugma slither faster than you!

[grunts] You look like a Slugma! Ah!

It's heartwarming to see them get along so well.

Alright, where are you hiding?

Treecko?

[thinking] That tree.

[screaming]

[ALARMED]

[groaning]

[Ash groaning]

Huh?

It's huge!

[CONCERNED]

Pikachu, look, it's so big.

Seems almost magical.

[AWED]

Oh, but it looks like it's dying.

[SAD]/[SURPRISED]

Huh? What's that!

[SMUG]

Hey, cut it out!

Why don't you come down and we'll battle?

[CHALLENGING]

[CONFIDENT]

[SURPRISED]

Whoa!

[EXERTION]

[ATTACK]

[SURPRISED]

[POUND MOVE]

[PAINED]

Pikachu!

[ANNOYED]

[CHALLENGING]

[INTENT]

[DODGING]

[POUND MOVE]

[PAINED]

[PAINED]

[ALERT]/[CHALLENGING]

TREECKO [CONFIDENT]

Very impressive. That Treecko's unbeatable.

There's really no need for Pikachu if we had that!

You know, I bet the Boss would be thrilled

at having us bring this Treecko to him!

- Yeah. - Yeah.

MEOWTH He'll wake up from his daily doze

with a Treecko tail rubbing his nose.

Treecko will look after his needs each day

gently massaging his cares away.

Leaving the Boss so happy and relaxed

he'll say, "For catching this Treecko Pokémon

"I think Meowth and its team deserve a promotion.

"I'm appointing you Directors of the Hoenn Branch."

It's the promotion we've been waiting for!

I can use all my leadership skills!

Go, Team Rocket, at the speed of light!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Ooh! Look, that one Treecko has become a ton of Treecko!

- Ah! - Ah!

Are you okay, Pikachu?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

That Treecko sure put up a good fight.

[INVIGORATED]

[SOMBER]

'Hmm, wonder if there's a problem.'

[URGENT]

[DEFIANT]

[INSISTENT]

[AGGRESSIVE]

[PAINED]

[OUTRAGED]

[CONCILIATORY]

[DEFIANT]

That's weird. Looks like he's not very good buddies

with the other Treecko.

[CURIOUS]

Ooh, we have a dispute here.

I love watching other people's troubles.

Come on, Meowth, translate for us.

Count on me.

[DISAPPROVING]

[URGENT]

[CONCERNED]

Ooh, it's saying..

"What do you think that you're doin'?

"This tree here is dyin'.

"Its only chance is if you go live in another tree

'cause if you stay here it'll die and you'll be ruined."

Go on, go on.

[ADAMANT]

"It's too soon to write off this tree.

"I was born in those branches

and they've always been my shelter."

[RESOLUTE]

"Now it's my turn to protect this tree.

Whatever happens, I'll stay with it to the end."

[sobbing] Treecko! So much heroism and pride.

[sobbing] A weaker person would be moved to tears by that story.

- That's not heroic. - Huh?

Life's all about exchanging old things for new.

Especially when it comes to homes and, and boyfriends.

JAMES Homes and boyfriends?

MEOWTH Are you sure?

Yes, I'm sure!

You should always strive for something new

for without change there's no progress

and progress is the future.

So, living in a rotten, old dried up tree

hmph, is not exactly my idea of progress.

I think the Treecko are leaving.

Huh?

[DISAPPOINTED]

Alright!

On behalf of Team Rocket I'm launching our

"Catch All the Treecko You Can" plan!

- Yeah! - Yeah!

I'm brilliant!

- She's brilliant! - She's brilliant!

JAMES/JESSIE/MEOWTH Go Team Rocket!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[SURPRISED]

[COMPASSIONATE]

Oh, Treecko!

Treecko, come back! Don't run off!

Huh?

[URGENT]

Pikachu?

Oh, I get it now. Since the Treecko lives in that tree

we should wait here for it.

Treecko, you'd better watch out 'cause I'm going to catch you.

Oh. What do you guys think happened to Ash and Pikachu?

Who cares?

Let's just all enjoy Brock's delicious cooking.

Thank you.

How can you be hungry and think about food

when Ash might be in danger?

You'll be in danger if you don't stop bugging me

so just give me your food if you don't want it.

No, I never actually said I couldn't eat it!

Hands off.

BROCK 'Ash is fine.'

Huh?

There's no need for us to be worrying about Ash.

He's always getting into scrapes.

But with Pikachu, he'll be okay.

So we can go look for him after we're finished eating.

- Okay. - Okay.

[munching]

I hope Brock and the others aren't too worried about us.

[CONCERNED]

But I really want to wait here for Treecko.

[EXERTION]

Some Murkrow?

I know! I'll use Taillow.

[APPEARING]

Taillow, I need you to find Brock and the others

and bring them here while I wait for Treecko.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Thanks, Taillow.

[URGENT]

Huh?

Looks like your idea worked. Here comes that Treecko.

[PLEASED]

[COMPASSIONATE]

Pikachu, Treecko's doing everything it can

to save this tree from dying.

[IMPRESSED]

But is it too late do you think?

PIKACHU [UNSURE]

TREECKO [COMPASSIONATE]

[SURPRISED]

[COMPASSIONATE]

[ANGRY]

We don't want to battle, Treecko

we just want to try to help you save this old tree.

[AGREEABLE]

[SURPRISED]

[COMPASSIONATE]

[SURPRISED]

[GRATEFUL]

[SURPRISED]

[DISTRESSED]

[grunts]

Oh, what's going on?

[CONCERNED]

Hey, what is this?

[ANGRY]

[OUTRAGED]

[PAINED]

[EXERTION]

[groans] What do you think you're doing?

JESSIE Prepare for trouble, and that's a threat.

JAMES This time what's double is our net.

To protect the world from devastation.

To unite all peoples within our nation.

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

To extend our reach to the stars above.

- Jessie. - James.

Team Rocket blast off again at the speed of light.

Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight.

Uh-huh, that's right!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Team Rocket!

[OUTRAGED]

[ALARMED]

JESSIE 'An electrifying plan!'

JAMES Now, let us enlighten you.

MEOWTH These Treecko belong to us.

[SCARED]

Oh, no, you don't.

Pikachu, Thunderbolt them, now!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[groans]

Ha, just kidding.

This fabulous balloon is fitted with electric-blocking devices.

[gasps] In that case, I'll..

Oh, no, I sent Taillow away.

MEOWTH 'Aw, too bad.'

[ALARMED]

[STRUGGLING]

No! Pikachu!

[OUTRAGED]

[INTENT]

MEOWTH 'The Boss'll burst his buttons'

'when we bring him these Treecko and Pikachu!'

[EXERTION]

Huh?

[laughs] You thought you could bring us down

by attacking with a twig?

I choose you, Cacnea! Pin m*ssile!

[CONFIDENT]

[PIN m*ssile MOVE]

[CONFIDENT]

[EXERTION]

What Pokémon is that?

POKEDEX Cacnea, the Cactus Pokémon.

Cacnea lives primarily in dry desert areas

and attacks by swinging its pin-covered arms like hammers.

When did they get that? I'm sure they probably stole it.

Pikachu!

[WORRIED]

Now, ready for your first mission?

Go and catch that irritating Treecko.

[DETERMINED]

[INTENT]

[POUND MOVE]

[RELIEVED]

[HYSTERICAL]

You shouldn't run in a balloon, guys.

MEOWTH Someone catch it!

[screaming]

[INTENT]

[SURPRISED]

[TAUNTING]

[ANGRY]

[PIN m*ssile MOVE]

TREECKO [EXERTION]

[CONTRITE]

MEOWTH/JAMES/JESSIE Oh, no!

[PLEASED]/[ALARMED]

[EXERTION]

[Meowth screaming]

Don't hang on to me, hang on to someone else!

JAMES/JESSIE/MEOWTH 'Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again.'

WOBBUFFET [AFFIRMATIVE]

[chuckles] Pikachu!

[EXCITED]

Hey, guys, thank you!

[GRATEFUL]

[PLEASED]

[HOPEFUL]

[IRRITATED]

[CONCILIATORY]

[AFFECTIONATE]

[HAPPY]

Looks like they're all friends again.

[PLEASED]

Huh?

[SHOCKED]

[CONCERNED]

[ALARMED]

[CONCERNED]

[INTENT]

Oh, no!

[PANICKED]

Hey, I know. I have a rope.

[STRUGGLING]

[UPSET]

[AWED]

[AWED]

[DAZED]

[DAZED]

Look at that.

A brand new tree's being born right in front of our eyes.

[AMAZED]

Hey, Treecko.

[CURIOUS]

I think that tree was trying to say

thank you for helping it.

[HAPPY]

[AGGRESSIVE]/[ATTACK]

[PAINED]

[SURPRISED]

[groans] Hey, what'd you hit me for?

[AGGRESSIVE]

[SENTIMENTAL]

[CHALLENGING]

Treecko! Are you trying to tell me you're ready to battle us?

Alright!

[DETERMINED]

[URGENT]

Can't you run any faster, Max?

Not with you in the way.

- Hey, look. - Ash is about to battle!

Pikachu, Thunderbolt!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[DODGING]

[PAINED]

Treecko's strong.

And Electric Attacks don't have much effect on Grass Pokémon.

That's not good. Look how fast Treecko is.

'Pikachu doesn't have a chance against a Pokémon that fast'

'especially starting with a disadvantage.'

We've got to try something else, Pikachu! This isn't over yet!

Quick Attack, Pikachu, now!

[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]

[EXERTION]

Now's your chance!

Pikachu, Thunderbolt, go!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[PAINED]

- Oh, no! - Oh, no!

[PAINED]

[SHOCKED]

[PAINED]

How'd an Electric Attack work on a Grass Pokémon?

- 'Well, I'll tell you.' - Huh?

Pokémon that are strong against electric attacks

are usually so because they diffuse it into trees

or the ground, but they're not able to do that in midair.

There's more that decides a battle

'than the disadvantages.'

MAX 'Oh.'

Go Poké Ball!

[UNEASY]

[CONCERNED]

Alright! Yeah!

I caught a Treecko.

[TRIUMPHANT]

[APPEARING]/[FRIENDLY]

Treecko, do you want to come and travel with us?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[COMPASSIONATE]

[DELIGHTED]

[GRATEFUL]

TREECKO [COMPASSIONATE]

[COMPASSIONATE]

So long, everyone! Look after the trees.

[COMPASSIONATE]

BROCK/ASH/MAY/MAX Goodbye, Treecko!

[COMPASSIONATE]

NARRATOR Now, Ash and friends can continue their journey

to Rustboro City, with their new friend Treecko

leaving home with dreams of new beginnings.

♪ Take a step and I'm on my way ♪

♪ Gonna start all over again ♪

♪ I want to be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Pokémon Advanced ♪

♪ I'm on my way ♪

♪ I want to be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Give me just one chance ♪

♪ And the future will be decide ♪

♪ If there's a hero buried deep inside ♪

♪ I want to be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪