07x44 - Who's Flying Now?

[bunniefuu]

NARRATOR Closer than ever to his entry in the Hoenn League

Ash and friends climb towards the Fortree City Gym.

Awesome. Are you ready to earn our sixth badge, Pikachu?

[EXCITED]

Yeah, that's nice.

I hope you're not worn out by the time we get there.

- Where is this Gym anyway? - Uh, there's Fortree City!

ASH/MAX/BROCK Uh? A-ah!

BROCK You're right! We climbed right past it!

ASH 'Cool!'

PIKACHU [AMAZED]

MAX 'Look at all the tree houses!'

BROCK 'It's an old tradition

'but lots of the people of Fortree City still live in 'em.'

Wow, livin' in a tree would be awesome.

We can check those out after my Gym battle.

Come on! Follow me.

PIKACHU [EXCITED]

Hey! Wait up, Ash.

As usual, he's raring to go, right? Ha!

Where's the elevator?

♪ Po-ké-mon ♪

♪ Every Trainer has a choice ♪

♪ To listen to that voice inside ♪

♪ I know the battle may be long ♪

♪ Winners may have come and gone ♪

♪ I will carry on ♪

♪ Yeah this dream will last forever ♪

♪ This dream will never die ♪

♪ We will rise to meet the challenge every time ♪

♪ Advanced Challenge ♪

♪ Yeah this dream will keep us together ♪

♪ This shows that you and I ♪

♪ Will be the best that the world's ever seen ♪

♪ 'Cause we always will follow this dream ♪

♪ Po-ké-mon ♪♪

ASH "Who's Flying Now?"

[instrumental music]

MAX The entrance to the Gym. That wasn't so bad!

MAY Tell that to my legs.

Hello, in there.

I'm here to request a Gym battle.

Welcome to the Fortree Gym.

Thanks, I'd like to see the Gym Leader, please.

My name's Ash, from Pallet Town.

Hi, Ash. I'm Zachary, the Assistant.

The Gym Leader's in town today.

And I'm afraid she's pretty busy at the moment.

- Oh! - What is she doin' there?

She went to the village square to help out.

The Feather Carnival is here.

What's the Feather Carnival?

It's a big festival we have once a year

here in Fortree City where we celebrate the sky.

A whole festival celebrating the sky?

That sounds like it'd be pretty fun.

- Okay. - Uh..

MAY Wait, where are you going, Ash?

I'm going to the square to find the Gym Leader, of course!

Uh, we just got up here and now we have to go

all the way back down?

And not only that, once we find the Gym Leader

we'll have to climb back up here again!

Well, hope they've got food there.

[Max chuckles]

[instrumental music]

Alright, there's a ton of food!

And jewelry shops and games and stuff!

And lots of cute girls, thank you.

- Ow! - Not right now!

Not until you help me find that Gym Leader, got it?

I got it! I got it! Let go of my ear!

[chuckles] Huh?

- Look at that. - Huh?

MAX Something's flying toward us!

SKARMORY [FOCUSED]

Alright! Awesome!

Hey, look! I can even see my house from up here.

Wow, is that a Skarmory?

It is, but I've never seen one thatbig.

And I've never seen a girl that cute riding on one before.

Yay! Ha-ha!

Okay, comin' in for a landing.

Hold on tight, Robby!

Mm-hm!

Wow, they're gonna land right in the square!

Should we check it out?

MAY/MAX/BROCK Mm-hm.

[thinking] I don't know what the Twerps are doing at a carnival

but we might as well enjoy it!

[thinking] Nothin' could be better!

Food, games and more food!

- Ah, this is the life! - Ah, this is the life!

[sighs]

Some people are just not getting with the program.

Yeah, you're bummin' me out.

The carnival, that's it.

This is where it all went horribly wrong.

What? Did you throw up on the roller coaster?

I was just a small boy when it happened.

I was on my way home from a violin recital..

...when we drove past a traveling carnival in town.

I suppose fate brought us together.

Oh, spare us! Is this some first crush thing?

I'd rather jump off a cliff than listen to someone moaning

about their pathetic love life.

That goes double here.

Just one look and I knew right away we were meant to be.

I knew I was looking at a very rare Pokémon

one almost never encountered.

A Chimecho.

I'll never forget that long tail

flowing in the wind or its soft eyes.

And that beautiful voice that reached

right into my heart.

[SINGING]

I fell in love with Chimecho at first sight.

But no matter how I pleaded

my parents wouldn't even consider letting me have it.

I couldn't think about anything else.

I had to see it again. I had to have it!

I ran through the night, back to that place.

By the time I got there the carnival was gone.

Townspeople were cleaning up, but the others had left town.

I've never seen another Chimecho since that day.

Now, I'm just a hollow shell of a person..

...destined never to have true happiness!

[crying] Come back! Chimecho!

Uh? Hey? Guys?

[CURIOUS]

Alright, then. Who here's my next co-pilot?

Me, Winona, I'm next! I'm next!

Okay, let's get you aboard then!

BOY I'm next, Winona, only I wanna go by myself!

My, aren't you the brave one!

Ah, aren't you the beautiful one!

With a beautiful name to match.

- Uh.. - I'm Brock.

Perhaps you've heard of me

a very promising Pokémon Breeder?

AndI must say that's quite a Skarmory you have there.

You look so good riding it!

Thanks. I think.

Watching you dance through the sky

I was possessed with one thought..

How being apart from you

would only bring mepain and suffering.

MAX 'How 'bout I show you pain and suffering?'

[chuckling]

Well, he's right about how cool it is

watching you fly, Winona.

She flies better than anybody!

But it's not just the Skarmory, you know

she's a genius with all Flying Pokémon.

Plus, she's the Fortree Gym Leader and everything

so what else do you expect?

Winona's the Fortree Gym Leader?

Thanks for the compliments.

But you're going a bit too far.

- Winona? - Huh?

My name's Ash, from Pallet Town.

I've come here to challenge the Fortree Gym.

I've gotta earn my sixth badge

so I hope you accept my challenge and battle with me.

[DETERMINED]

- Hm. - Um..

Alright, I'll accept your challenge, Ash.

Really? Thank you.

But as you can see

I'm kind of right in the middle of something.

What do you say we have our battle

after I finish helping out with the Festival?

- Yeah! - Then I'll see you later.

Now, let's go, Skarmory. Climb!

[EXERTION]

That Winona's something else.

I wouldn't mind gettin' a ride on that Skarmory.

I was thinking the same thing!

Good idea!

Since my Gym battle's not 'till later

let's just hang out at the Carnival!

[HAPPY]

Hey, guys, let's let our Pokémon out too.

Why not? Everyone should have some fun, right?

Combusken, Beautifly, Skitty, Bulbasaur!

Swellow, Grovyle, Corphish, Torkoal!

BROCK Forretress, Lombre, Mudkip!

[APPEARING]

[HAPPY]

♪ There's nothing we can't do ♪

♪ Oh ♪ ♪ One hand ♪

♪ We live always together ♪

♪ Sharing the same bright sun.. ♪

[EXCITED]

[EXCITED]

Hate to say it, but James' whining

was getting on my last nerve.

Ah, forget about him, just means more food for us!

Is this Chimecho he's moaning about

really that rare a Pokémon?

It ain't a legendary Pokémon

but you won't see one 'round here, that's for sure.

So, it's safe to assume

he'll probably never see another Chimecho again, right?

Yeah, probably never.

[SINGING]

[FOCUSED]

How do you like it, Max?

Is flying on a Pokémon like you thought it would be?

[chuckling] It's even cooler!

I didn't know the sky was so big!

Or that the wind could feel so soft on my face.

[DELIGHTED]

From this high, it looks like a miniature city down there!

Hi, Brock! Hi, Ash!

Hi, Max! I'm up here!

Do you feel like going a little bit faster?

That way it'll seem like you're really flying, May.

Yeah! Let's go for it!

Alright, Skarmory, speed it up!

SKARMORY [DETERMINED]

[chuckling]

Wow, Winona! This is awesome!

Hold on, here we go!

MAY Whoo! I'm the queen of the sky!

♪ ...and Pokémon ♪♪

Looks like May's getting the deluxe ride on Skarmory!

I'll say.

Winona's sure not afraid to fly at top speed.

And even going that fast she still has perfect control.

This is a really famous spot.

Fortree City's people have always had great respect

for the sky ever since olden times.

That's why they still live in tree houses

with their Flying Pokémon and hold this festival

every year to celebrate.

'For Winona to be considered'

'a genius Flying Pokémon Trainer around here'

she must be pretty amazing.

I don't know, having a Gym battle with her?

You might be getting more than you bargained for, Ash.

I'm not worried.

You have to challenge the best to be the best.

I wonder if she'll be using Skarmory in our battle!

And I wonder what

other cool Pokémon Winona's gonna have.

[INTRIGUED]

[AMAZED]

PIKACHU/SKITTY/SWELLOW [SCARED]

[NERVOUS]

[RELIEVED]

[EXCITED]

JAMES That wasn't nice.

We're supposed to be a team.

I can't believe Jessie and Meowth ditched me.

Uh? Uh!

Um.. That can't be.

MAN # 'Step right up! Get your Chimecho while they last!'

Chimecho, a very rare Pokémon indeed

with a voice that's both beautiful and powerful.

Let Chimecho give you total peace and happiness

for a good price!

Looks like you could use one, sonny.

Yes!

I'll take one, please!

Mm? Wait a minute.

There's something very familiar about all this.

No money? That the problem?

It's not that, uh, maybe it's 'cause this Chimecho

seems bigger than the one I saw before.

Well, sure, mine all grow larger 'cause I feed them so well.

- Yeah, that makes sense. - 'Here.'

[gasps] It's all mine!

You'll take care of it, sonny. Be happy.

- Oh. Ah! - Ah!

You're the old crook who sold me that fake Magikarp!

And after that you sold me that fake Feebas!

- It's true. That was me! - Um.

But I'm not a crook anymore, I swear!

I've turned over a new leaf! Ah!

I saw the error of my ways!

I'm a changed man now on the up-and-up.

I sell healing Chimecho to help people.

I've straightened up and I'm flying right!

You've just got to believe me!

[crying]

I don't believe you even a little.

But the proof is right here in your hands, my friend!

Just look, this is no fake Chimecho

you're getting the real deal this time!

Well, I must admit, it looks real.

I guarantee!

'Look closer!'

'I see it bringing a smile to your face'

'just gazing into those loving eyes!'

'They say these are the most gentle'

'healing eyes in the Pokémon kingdom!'

Yes, gentle and healing.

MAN # 'That's not all, sonny boy..'

'...just look at the way the Chimecho's tail swings'

'and sways with the wind like a weeping willow'

'in a summer breeze!'

In really hot weather

it will act like a fan to help you cool off!

And when it's cold outside

your Chimecho can wrap itself around your neck

like a scarf, to keep you warm.

It's true.

It's fashionable and functional!

And one more thing.

It's not widely known but it's a true fact.

Chimecho are able to choose winning lottery tickets!

Well, isn't that an interesting ability?

MAN # 'So, you see, my friend'

'just having a Chimecho with you'

'is a sure-fire ticket to happiness and success!'

I could use some happiness and success!

MAN # 'Why you might even become President of your company!'

I can see it now.

A life of luxury, a little mustache..

All the strawberry milk I can drink!

Alright, it's a deal!

Excellent! Yes!

Another happy Chimecho customer here, everybody!

Reunited at last.

My very first love.

What happened to you, James?

MEOWTH Win a prize or somethin'?

Sort of. I have my dream Pokémon!

- Take a look see. Chimecho! - Hm.

This is that rare Pokémon you've been yearning for?

Yeah? Not for nothing, James

but something seems a little Corphishy to me.

Don't be ridiculous!

Anyone can see this is a genuine Chimecho.

So, let's hear it sing then.

Fine. That'll prove it.

Alright. Chimecho, sing for us.

Let the doubters like Meowth

and everyone else hear your beautiful voice.

[PROUD]

Ah, yes! Wasn't that fantastic?

Meowth? Did that sound like Chimecho singing to you?

Sounded like a bell ringing.

Thank you, I heard that.

I mean did it sound like the real thing?

[PROUD]

Ah! So magical and healing.

I told you it's just a dumb bell.

Wait a minute here.

Do you mean it's saying "Chimecho" in Chimecho language?

MEOWTH 'Read my lips, it's a bell.'

What? Ah!

[gasping] What is this?

[HAPPY]

So, you've purchased a Hoppip.

How much we out this time?

It can't be!

[CURIOUS]

Ah! My Chimecho. How? How could this happen to me?

Alright, you mug.

How much of our cash did you waste on it?

Well, every cent it turns out.

- Are you insane?

- Huh? - Huh?

Chimecho!

That's no phony, that's a real Chimecho!

[gasping]

[HAPPY]

[sighing]

Yes, that's it.

The soothing voice of a real Chimecho.

Oh, what's it doing just floating around by itself?

Maybe it just likes hangin' out at carnivals.

[HAPPY]

JAMES/MEOWTH/JESSIE That voice! So soothing.

Say, if you're not going anywhere

maybe you'd like to come along with me.

[HAPPY]

Oh! Ah!

Oh! Oh, oh! Huh. Huh.

Looks like I've got a Chimecho!

[HAPPY]

Well, that was a pretty easy catch.

Sometimes all you gotta do is ask.

At least it was free.

And now, with a new Healing Pokémon on our side

let's get back to our wicked plan!

ZACHARY Here we are!

Welcome to the famous Fortree City b*ttlefield.

ASH/BROCK/MAY/MAX Whoa!

BROCK A perfect Gym for Flying Pokémon.

Look how open it is!

It's awesome!

You and I can battle up here as much as you want to, Ash.

- Huh? - Huh?

MAY 'What happened?'

Something over at the Carnival arena!

Now, Skarmory! Let's go!

[APPEARING]

To the square! Full speed!

SKARMORY [EXERTION]

Let's follow her!

MAY/MAX/BROCK Yeah!

[laughing]

That's it, keep blasting, Meowth!

[Meowth laughing]

[PAINED]

[WEAK]

Not bad!

The Double-Trouble Sparky Shocker makin' its debut!

Hit 'em with a little Electric Attack

and these Flying Pokémon drop like flies!

Go, Skarmory! Hit 'em with Steel Wing!

[STEEL WING MOVE]

[screaming]

Alright, who did that?

I'm Winona, the leader of the Fortree City Gym!

Identify yourselves at once!

Prepare for trouble, we're Team Rocket!

Make it double, if it flies, we shock it!

JESSIE 'To protect the world from devastation.'

JAMES To unite all people within our nation.

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

To extend our reach to the stars above.

- Jessie. - And James.

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.

Surrender now or prepare for a shocking fight.

Meowth, that's right!

[PROUD]

[HAPPY]

PIKACHU/SWELLOW [SHOCKED]/[SURPRISED]

Hey, Team Rocket has a new Pokémon?

- Yeah, it's a Chimecho! - Chimecho?

POKEDEX Chimecho, the Wind Chime Pokémon.

Chimecho has a voice that reverberates

from deep within its body.

When angry, the sound waves

can be powerful enough to blow opponents away.

It's cute, but seems really strong too.

Team Rocket, give back the Pokémon you took!

Dream on, Twerp!

If you want them so bad, come and get them!

ASH 'Fine then!'

Pikachu, Thunderbolt, now!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[screaming]

That really hurt, but its okay!

Chimecho, use Heal Bell.

[HEAL BELL MOVE]

[gasping]

Ya see? Just like that we're good as new!

- What happened? - Uh?

[chuckles] Awesome, Chimecho!

[chuckles]

You are the best!

Hey, not over the eyes!

Meowth, it's our turn to attack now.

Comin' up!

Go, Swellow! Dodge it!

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[laughs] Too bad, you don't have your own Chimecho!

That one's gonna sting for a little bit!

Skarmory, let's help them out!

- 'Hang in there, Swellow!' - Huh?

It's strong, but you're tough enough to take it!

[STRUGGLING]

[DETERMINED]

I can't believe it deflected the attack!

Way to go, Swellow! Now, Wing Attack!

[WING ATTACK MOVE]

[screaming]

- Blast them! - Hit it, Meowth!

MEOWTH 'Ha!'

Now, full power!

[PAINED]

Pikachu, Swellow!

[SHOCKED]

- Gotcha! - Pikachu and Swellow!

MEOWTH Get in the back, Jack!

Skarmory! Drill Peck Attack!

[DRILL PECK MOVE]

[RELIEVED]

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Oh, no!

- 'Alright, Skarmory.' - Huh?

Hit 'em with Drill Peck one more time!

[DRILL PECK MOVE]

James, use Chimecho to help us!

But we can't heal until we get hit!

I got it, Chimecho can use its Double Edge Attack

and get us out of this pickle!

Great idea!

But I can't let Chimecho do that!

[DRILL PECK MOVE]

Now what was the reason for not using Double Edge?

I can't let my cute little Chimecho

use a dangerous attack like that one!

Where's all the love for Pokémon when I'm in danger?

[FRUSTRATED]

[HEAL BELL MOVE]

JAMES/MEOWTH/JESSIE Ah, so soothing.

JAMES/MEOWTH/JESSIE But we're still blasting off!

WOBBUFFET [ANNOYED]

CHIMECHO [CALM]

Way to go, Winona!

That Drill Peck Attack put a big hole in their plans!

Well, it was a team effort.

The daylight's almost gone. Sorry, Ash.

We can still have our battle tomorrow after the carnival.

Skarmory and I are going to be in the Festival's grand finale.

Great! That works for me!

[HAPPY]

[instrumental music]

[DELIGHTED]

Look at all of the Flying Pokémon!

I know, a huge formation

and Winona controls it effortlessly.

MAX 'I guess it's true, she really is a genius'

'with Flying Pokémon.'

Well, Ash, good luck to you battling her tomorrow.

Oh, I'll be okay.

Doesn't matter which Pokémon she uses

when it's all over I'll have that badge!

[DETERMINED]

NARRATOR Our heroes see first-hand the power and skill

of the Fortree City Gym Leader.

Just how will Ash fare against such a commanding opponent?

Stay tuned and find out!

♪ I will carry on ♪

♪ Yeah this dream will last forever ♪

♪ This dream will never die ♪

♪ We will rise to meet the challenge every time ♪

♪ Advanced Challenge ♪

♪ Yeah this dream keeps us together ♪

♪ This shows that you and I ♪

♪ Will be the best that the world's ever seen ♪

♪ 'Cause we always will follow this dream ♪

♪ Po-ké-mon ♪♪