06x17 - Stairway to Devon

[bunniefuu]

ASH Ha, my first badge in the Hoenn Region.

That's so cool, Ash.

Thanks. I can't wait for my next one.

[CONFUSED]

- Where is the next Gym anyway? - I'll check it out.

MAX According to this, the next Gym is on Dewford Island!

Great! Dewford Island Gym, here I come!

[EXCITED]

- 'Oh!' - 'Whoa!'

They've got everything here in Rustboro.

It's one of those giant cities that has something for everyone.

Clothing stores, jewelry stores, flower shops

outdoor restaurants, everything you need to survive.

What are you guys talkin' about?

I think we should get going to the Dewford Island Gym now!

Come on, Ash, cool it. The Gym isn't going anywhere.

I know, but--

Calm down, we have two hours before the next ferry

to Dewford Island anyway and according to this guidebook

there's lots to do here that doesn't involve just shopping.

So why don't we all just check out the city on our own

and then meet at the ferry?

[chuckles] Okay!

- Alright. I guess. - Yeah, that sounds good.

Oh!

[grunting]

Uh-oh.

ASH/BROCK/MAY Huh?

Is everything okay over there?

Uh..

Uh.. Ah!

Just fine. Everything's okay.

And especially good with the PokéNav. Gotta go.

Wonder what's with him?

BROCK/MAY Who knows?

[CURIOUS]

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

♪ Don't know what's ahead 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 wanna be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Pokémon Advanced ♪

♪ I'm on my way ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Give me just one chance ♪

♪ And the future will decide ♪

♪ If there's a hero buried deep inside ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH Stairway To Devon!

NARRATOR Now that Ash has earned his first Gym Badge

in the Hoenn Region, our heroes are enjoying

the city of Rustboro before heading to Dewford Island

where that next Gym awaits.

From food to fashion to pharmaceuticals

Devon Corporation gives you style with a smile

'quality without question and guaranteed satisfaction.'

Oh, how am I gonna tell May that I broke it?

Huh? Who's that guy?

And you're gonna love the next invention I have to show you.

What is it? Show us!

This guy is some inventor?

Yes. He comes and shows off new inventions to us sometimes!

STANWICK 'This one's a can-opener for soft drinks!'

'You there, come closer!'

[indistinct chatter]

Come on, you can do it.

[gasping]

Here you go.

His stuff never works.

Let's get out of here.

[groans]

[sighs]

I've just gotta get this PokéNav fixed.

- Hey, kid! - Huh?

What's the matter, kid? That was a pretty hefty sigh.

My name is Max, not kid!

I gotta tell my sister that I broke her PokéNav.

Maybe you won't have to tell her anything.

You could go to the Devon Corporation.

And they'll protect me from May?

Ha! Haven't you heard of the Devon Corporation?

We can repair everything because we make everything.

Really?

And did you know that Devon actually produces

Pokémon there too?

They can produce Pokémon? No way!

Do I look like the kind of guy who'd lie? I'm an inventor!

Huh?

There he is!

Uh-oh.

Nice meeting you, Max. Just remember the Devon Corporation.

It's the biggest building in town.

Wait, hold on! Oh.

KENNEDY 'How does he run so fast at his age?'

Hey, this is Kennedy. He's heading your way.

Something weird's going on around here.

'Professor Oak, I beat Roxanne. Look!'

And Pikachu learned how to use Iron Tail.

[HAPPY]

I'm impressed. You've earned a Stone Badge.

And Pikachu, congratulations.

[HAPPY]

Keep up the good work, you two.

Right. Thanks, professor.

- Hey, Ash! - Huh?

Done with my shopping.

Good, then we can get going, right?

Isn't May back yet?

Uh, yeah.

[groaning]

What's up with her?

I guess this is what they mean by shop till you drop.

What about Max?

- We're gonna miss the boat. - Looks like it.

That's great. I can do some more shopping.

- Alright! - Hey, where are you goin'?

Well, I've only bought one swimsuit so far.

If we're going to an island resort

I'm gonna need lots of 'em!

An island resort?

MAY You know, Dewford Island, our next stop!

I bet it's got big sandy beaches and warm water to swim in

and ice cream shops with hundreds of flavors.

Mm, can't wait. Anyway, catch you later!

[chuckles]

MAX Wow! This must be the Devon Corporation.

Yay.

[Jessie and James laughing]

Well, here we are, James.

That's quite an impressive building.

Yeah, a building like that has gotta be chock-full

of booty for us to steal.

And chock-full of security guards too.

Are you trying to tell me you're afraid, James?

- I'm not scared! - Well, that's good.

Because we're going in and we're going in now.

And we'll give all that booty to the Boss.

Okay.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH And that means the promotion

that we've all been waiting for!

But I can still boss the both of you around, right?

JAMES/MEOWTH Right!

What? How come you can't fix it?

RECEPTIONIST I'm sorry.

Here at Devon Corporate Headquarters

we don't handle the repairs on products.

Guess he lied.

Excuse me.

Hm.

I'm not gonna give up that easily.

Could I help you, Officer Jenny?

I apologize for taking your time, gentlemen.

I have some information.

It seems that someone is plotting

to infiltrate the Devon Corporation

and I thought you both should know.

Who, officer?

I've instructed my people to find out

what they can about the situation.

Meanwhile, it's important that

you double-check your security system.

KENNEDY 'Understood. I'll put everyone on alert.'

Hi! Hiding from someone?

Ah!

Shh. I know this building inside and out.

So I think it's best if you follow me.

Sir, where are we going?

Let me see the PokéNav.

Hey! That belongs to my sister!

Oh, I see. You've spilled your drink inside here, haven't you?

Uh, how did you know that?

[all gasping]

Shh. I think that Kennedy guy is still following me around.

Don't say a word.

Not again.

Well now you know this is always a safe place to hide.

Could you take a look at this PokéNav that's shorted out?

It got some moisture into it, so I need a quick repair job.

No problem. I'll fix it, Mr. President.

Whoa!

- President? - That's right.

This man is the president of the Devon Corporation.

But he tends to get in trouble

with his assistant Kennedy from time to time.

Huh? Why can't a president do what he wants?

Well, that's just the way things are around here.

STANWICK If I'm ever stuck for inspiration or new ideas

I like to get out of this stuffy office

and walk around the town a bit.

MAX Mm.

Kids are a great source of inspiration

when I'm looking to create something new

and that's why I love talking to them.

And if I'd never met you in the street and pointed you

to this building, you would still be out there

running scared and at the mercy of your sister.

Did I look scared?

No, you looked terrified. She can't be all that bad?

She's not really that bad, but she thinks

I can't get by on my own.

And I just wanna prove to her that I'm not a little kid.

But when I broke her PokéNav, I didn't know how to tell her.

I'm scared of what she'll say to me.

Yeah.

- I know just how you feel. - Really?

Mm-hm, I really do, Max.

[laughing]

And the dream should come out here.

Whoa! Look!

This is where my company develops and tests new products.

What kind of new products?

- How'd you like to take a tour? - Yeah!

STANWICK This machine creates a visual projection of Pokémon dreams.

Really? Pokémon dreams? Can I see one?

I'm afraid it's not quite finished yet.

Darn.

This machine allows you to speak with Pokémon.

Really? Can we speak with a Pokémon right now?

No, this product is still in development.

Not again.

This allows you to become a Pokémon.

Is it finished?

Well, uh, no.

[groans]

So do you have any inventions

in this place that actually work?

This is a machine that I'm particularly proud of.

Huh? 'Cause it works?

Not yet, but my company is working hard

to develop this prototype.

It's a Pokémon producing machine.

We'll be producing Pokémon right before our very eyes.

No, you're serious?

STANWICK 'These capsules are filled with creation fluid.'

We put a Pokémon fossil inside and extract its data.

Then we analyze it with a high power supercomputer.

The machine creates a blueprint for the organism.

And from that blueprint, we hope to grow

a regenerated Pokémon, see?

It's going to be an exciting day

when this machine works for the very first time.

Wow! So you're gonna try

and bring back Pokémon that are extinct?

Yes, if there's a fossil, then we could hopefully bring

any Pokémon back to life with this machine.

'You really think we'll be able to see Pokémon'

'that no one has seen for thousands of years?'

I can tell you're a big fan of Pokémon, aren't you, Max?

Mm-hm, I can't wait to have my own some day.

And when I'm big, I wanna be a Gym Leader.

That's great.

Hey, would it be okay if I bring my friends

and my big sister here to see all of your machines?

I think they're over at the Pokémon Center right now.

- Well, yeah, why not? - Yeah!

- 'Mr. President!' - Huh!

There you are. I've been looking all over for you.

You should be back in your office, sir.

You have several appointments.

It looks like I've been caught.

But he's the boss.

Kennedy, I'd like you meet my friend Max.

- Hello, sir. - A pleasure, Max.

I'm the president's assistant.

So you're not a criminal then?

I thought maybe you wanted to kidnap the president.

Kennedy, would you mind running to the Pokémon Center

to find Max's friends and his big sister

and then bring them back here for a little tour, huh?

Sir, of course, I wouldn't.

JESSIE As I expected, the security

is very tight surrounding this building.

Tight and mean-looking.

Could be ugly if we got caught.

Mm, that won't happen.

I thought ahead and brought special disguises.

- What? Lab coats? - You're brilliant, Jess.

Time to transform.

Perfect fit!

JESSIE/JAMES Hey, you won't be needing one.

STANWICK This machine's a bit temperamental.

- Yeah. - Hm?

- What's the matter? - Nothing.

But why don't you and I take a little walk?

Mm.

Where are we going?

- Quiet, Max. - Huh?

- We're following that guy. - How come?

STANWICK 'I make a point of knowing the faces of all my employees'

but I haven't seen him before.

Hey, do you think he could be an industrial spy?

I don't know, but I'll sure find out.

And the president of the Devon Corporation

has taken a particular liking to your friend Max.

[SURPRISED]

Wow. Why would he take a liking to that annoying little kid?

[chuckles] You children can be so darn funny sometimes.

[clears throat] I'll show you the way.

Hm? Hm.

Hi, we work here. That's why we have white coats.

Good to see you all so hard at work.

- No slacking now. - Think of the shareholders.

Wait a minute.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Huh!

What is it, officer? We're in a hurry.

We can't just hang around when we have important experiments

to do on this Meowth, you know.

If you work here, then I'd like to see your ID cards, please.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Huh? ID cards?

- He does look suspicious. - Let's go.

I hear you're all Pokémon Trainers too.

So who's your little yellow pal?

Yeah, this is my buddy Pikachu.

[HAPPY]

Right. Now then..

So what is it about Max?

It's possible that Max could remind the president

of his own son, Steven.

Steven happens to be a very skillful Pokémon Trainer.

No kidding.

Maybe I'll battle him someday.

I'm sure you two will meet up at some point on your journeys.

Yup, Steven has thought only about Pokémon

since he was a little boy.

Well, now it makes sense why the president's so fond of Max.

- Huh? - Is something wrong?

Yes, Kennedy, there's a problem.

Two of the creation capsules are missing, sir.

How could that happen?

ASH/BROCK/MAY Huh?

[SHOCKED]

- Just remain close to me, Max. - Mm.

- Oh! - Huh?

Hey, you!

- Oh, I'm sorry. - No, you helped out.

How?

I'd say by his running away like that

he's practically confessed that he's not supposed to be here.

- 'Let's follow him.' - Mm.

- Check it again! - Give me five minutes.

[cell phone ringing]

Yes. Kennedy.

- 'It's me.' - President.

Max and I are chasing down a suspicious character

wearing one of our white lab coats.

He is now heading up to the roof.

Sir, two of our creation capsules have disappeared

from the laboratory, so that must be the person

who's responsible for this theft.

Yes, right away.

The president and Max are chasing a suspect

up on to the roof of the building.

ASH/MAY/BROCK Huh!

Do you think that Max is gonna be alright, Ash?

Don't worry, May. We're gonna go up there and help them out.

[DETERMINED]

Yeah, we better hurry!

Follow me. I can lead the way.

I know a shortcut where we can corner the suspect on the roof.

Funny, you should ask about our cards.

[chuckles] Funny, yes.

That's the reason we brought this Meowth in with us today.

Yes, it was a silly misunderstanding

where this Meowth thought our cards were those edible kind.

So how did you get inside the Devon Corporation building?

You should not have been able to enter without your ID cards.

And so Meowth ate our cards.

This is a misunderstanding.

We haven't even done anything wrong yet.

What do you mean you haven't yet?

KENNEDY 'Attention! A security announcement!'

'Please remain calm.'

'We have an emergency situation.'

'There is an intruder in the building'

'and research capsules have been stolen.'

'The suspect is wearing an employee-issue lab coat'

'and sunglasses.'

'Please apprehend anyone you see who matches this description.'

[humming]

MEOWTH Run for it!

JESSIE Someone else has copied our plan!

Hey! Stop right there!

[panting]

Are you okay, Max? You're not scared?

No, just excited!

I'd say this is a good experience for you

because Trainers can only grow through having adventures!

Yeah!

This leads us to a staircase on the roof, so he can't get away.

- 'Hold it!' - Uh!

So you're the one who broke into this building?

Tell us who you are right now!

- Okay, the game's up! - Huh?

- It's Max! - Are you alright, Max?

Yup. That's my big sister, sir.

Really?

Give us back the capsules you stole from our lab.

Hm. I don't think so!

[APPEARING]

- What's that? - Crawdaunt!

POKEDEX 'Crawdaunt, the Rogue Pokémon.'

'Crawdaunt are short-tempered and quick'

'to challenge opponents to battle.'

'It is said that no other Pokémon'

'can live in areas inhabited by Crawdaunt.'

Pikachu, go!

[DETERMINED]

Quick Attack!

[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]/[PAINED]

[FOCUSED]

Crawdaunt, Crabhammer!

[CRABHAMMER MOVE]

[PAINED]

What? Pikachu!

That Crawdaunt's really powerful.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Huh!

MAX/STANWICK/ASH/BROCK Huh!

Team Rocket!

Hey, what are you three doin' here?

Oh, prepare for trouble!

And why not make it a Devon double?

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 at the speed of light.

Surrender now to our strength or prepare to fight!

Meowth, that's right!

[PROUD]

Something doesn't feel quite right.

Was our timing off?

OFFICER JENNY 'Wait right there!'

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Huh! It's her!

Huh? What's going on here?

Crawdaunt, go! Bubblebeam now!

[BUBBLEBEAM MOVE]

ASH/MAY/BROCK/KENNEDY Ah!

[PAINED]

[screaming]

[chuckles]

Crawdaunt, return!

Hey! Hold on!

You, turn around!

- Oh! - Oh, no!

He planned to get away on that rocket all along!

[groans] Who is this guy?

The guy who got here before we did.

That means..

He must've stolen something we want.

- Well.. - Steal it back!

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Ahh!

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Geronimo!

- Get off me! - Not a chance.

Okay, where'd ya hide the booty?

JAMES Hand it over and we'll leave.

SUSPECT Blast you all!

Look what I found! What'd I find?

[grunting]

Let go!

[all screaming]

ASH They're coming back!

Let me off! Huh!

[screams]

[panting]

Thunderbolt!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[screaming]

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Team Rocket's blasting off again!

- Max! - Max!

Is the child okay?

Uh, look! I saved the capsules.

Huh! Mm.

But who was that guy?

OFFICER JENNY 'I have an idea.'

Since he was using a Crawdaunt

my guess would be that he's a member of Team Aqua.

- Team Aqua? - Yes.

Here in the Hoenn Region, there are

two organizations that cause trouble.

There's Team Aqua and there's Team Magma.

We'll set up a police line around the city

so he won't be getting away.

Team Aqua and Team Magma.

[AFFIRMATIVE]

STANWICK Thank you for all your help.

You saved us from losing an important part

of our research project.

Thanks, but I think the real hero is Max.

Yeah! Ha-ha-ha!

Adventures are the best thing about being young.

You know, my son, Steven, is traveling around like you all.

[HAPPY]

'Right now, he's on Dewford Island.'

- Huh! - Huh! Dewford Island?

I'm sure that you'll all have a good time

while you're on Dewford Island

but if there's a problem, ask for Steven.

ASH 'Thanks, Mr. President!'

BROCK 'We'll look out for him.'

- Max? - Huh?

- Where's my PokéNav? - Huh!

I wanna look somethin' up about Dewford Island.

'Come on, hand it over.'

Yeah, uh, okay.

Uh, huh?

Ah! Hm.

[CURIOUS]

[chuckles]

Here it is. Dewford Island and it's not broken at all!

Broken?

[chuckles] Thank you.

Let me see.

- Thank you so much, sir. - Don't mention it, Max.

NARRATOR As Max experienced his first adventure alone

the others learned of two mysterious new forces

in the Hoenn Region.

Still, Ash and friends continue on

not knowing what other adventures

and potential dangers await.

♪ Take a step and I'm on my way ♪

♪ Gonna start all over again ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Pokémon Advanced ♪

♪ I'm on my way ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Give me just one chance ♪

♪ And the future will decide ♪

♪ If there's a hero buried deep inside ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪