17x02 - Lumiose city pursuit!

[bunniefuu]

[Grace] Close your mouth!

You don't wanna bite your tongue!

Serena!

Remember, you've got to think like a Rhyhorn!

Easy for you to say!

I've competed in Rhyhorn races around the world

and you can do it too!

Just stay with it!

Be one with Rhyhorn!

Or not...

Mom!

I hate this!

♪ I wanna be the very best ♪

♪ Like no one ever was ♪

♪ To catch them is my real test ♪

♪ To train them is my cause ♪

♪ Pokemon!

♪ [Gotta catch 'em all] It's you and me ♪

♪ I know it's my destiny ♪

♪ Yeah you're my best friend ♪

♪ In a world we must defend ♪

♪ Pokemon!

♪ Gotta catch 'em all gotta catch 'em all ♪

♪ Pokemon! ♪

[Ash] "Lumiose City Pursuit!"

[narrator] Excitement filled the air as Ash and Pikachu arrived

in the Kalos region!

But as soon as they arrived,

Team Rocket was after our heroes again!

However, a brave Pokémon named Froakie saved the day,

but, Froakie took a lot of damage while battling.

We join Ash as he races to Professor Sycamore's

Pokémon lab, an injured Froakie in his arms!

This way! Hurry up!

Okay!

Froakie, you've gotta hang in there!

Froakie...Clemont!

Go faster!

I'm running as fast as I can.

Ash, don't wait for me! Get going!

You got it, Clemont!

I can't believe how slow my brother is.

Unforgivable!

And embarrassing...

[Bonnie] Ash, this way![Ash] Right!

That's it!

The Sycamore Pokémon lab!

It's the toddling twerp!

[Jessie] Sycamore research lab?

[James] It must be for studying Pokémon.

I'll wager all the strong and rare Pokémon in there

would make you fall over.

Wobbuffet!

[Ash] Hello?

Professor Sycamore, are you here?

Coming...

Are you the professor?

Kie...Froakie, no!

Pika!You know this Froakie, Professor?

I sure do.

Sophie, come quick!

We've been so worried about you.

Your trainer has been in recent contact with us.

Froakie needs help.Right!

Pika.Thanks, Professor.

We've been worried about Froakie, too.

So is Froakie's trainer on the way here now?

I'm afraid not.

He contacted us to let us know he wanted to give up Froakie.

Pika, Pika!

You're so slow!How's Froakie?

Froakie...

Poor Froakie.

There's nothing to worry about.

Sophie is the absolute best at what she does.

Great.

I'm Professor Sycamore,

a Pokémon researcher working here in Kalos.

Nice to meet you.

My name's Ash, and this is my partner, Pikachu!

Pika!

My name's Bonnie and this is my brother, Clemont!

It's truly an honor to meet you, Professor Sycamore!

Pikachu and I got here today from Pallet Town in Kanto.

From Kanto?Right!

I'm traveling on a journey so I can become a Pokémon master!

Pikachu!

Then welcome!

Forgive me for not thanking you yet for saving Froakie.

It's much appreciated.

The truth is Froakie saved us!

So what's the deal with Froakie's trainer?

What happened that would make him give Froakie up?

Well, one of my numerous responsibilities is to give

trainers their very first Pokémon.

Froakie's a Pokémon meant for new trainers.

But this particular Froakie is a bit different,

refusing to listen to its trainer during battle.

There have been times when Froakie ran away,

simply because it didn't like its trainer.

And several trainers have come back to my lab

just to return it.

Pika!

You mean more than one?Pikachu.

I'm sure Froakie acts that way for a reason.

So Froakie's had a hard life.

I've heard quite a few rumors about a new trainer's

first Pokémon like that,

but it seemed absurd, so I never believed them.

[Garchomp] Garchomp!Pika?

Gar, Garchomp!

Check it out, a Garchomp!Pika, Pikachu!

Garchomp lives here at the lab.

It has a good heart.

Gar.

Garchomp, how are you feeling?

Gar...

Froak?

Gar!

Froakie will be fine, don't worry.

You can thank these people.

Gar!

Nice to meet you, Garchomp!

Pika, Pika!

You really care a lot, don't you?

Froakie's gonna be okay.

Promise!Gar, Gar!

May I pet Garchomp too, please?

I've never seen a real Garchomp before!

Of course.

Garchomp would really like that!Yay!

Chomp!Aw, you're so cute, good Pokémon.

Hey, you like me!

Professor?

I've heard a lot about your research on Pokémon Evolution.

Is it true?Yeah.

There are a lot more Pokémon living right here at the lab

than Garchomp.

Oh, I wanna see them, I wanna see them!Well, I think we can do something about that.

I wanna see them now!Cosette, look after Garchomp, will you?

Of course, sure thing!

Aren't you coming, Ash?

Yeah.

I'll catch up with you!

Oh, okay.

Hey, Froakie, I really want to thank you for saving me.

Pika, Pika!

Pikachu and I think you're awesome!

Froakie...

Anyone who wouldn't want a Pokémon like you

isn't too smart.

Look what you did!

You cared enough to save Pikachu.

You're the best!Pika!

Combee!

Pika!Weedle!

Amazing! Wow!

So Ash, how's Froakie feeling?

Much better!

Froakie's real strong!

Ash, I've never seen these Pokémon!

There's almost too many Pokémon to count!

Wow, there's even a Helioptile!

Pika, Pika!

Azurill!Zigzagoon!

Pika!So, Professor, what kind of Evolution are you researching?

Well, if I told you that Pokémon may have an additional

evolutionary stage, what would you say?

Are you serious?

So you're saying that Garchomp can still evolve?

Possibly-- That's my research.

Whoa...Unbelievable!

There have been several reports about different Pokémon

evolving in a way that we researchers refer to as

"Mega Evolution."Mega Evolution?

A lot of the mechanics are still a mystery...

But we believe that a strong bond between Pokémon

and trainer, as well as a special stone,

play a crucial role in evolving!

Strong bond, huh?Pika!

What's more, a Pokémon's able to return to its previous form

after it evolves this way!

It can turn back?

[Meowth] Mega Evolution... Strong stuff!

Further evolution, after evolving!

The way is clear!

Every Pokémon's ours!

Catching time's here!

Wobbuffett!Shh, shh!

Oh, fellow researchers?

We've come to research Mega Evolution!

You have?

Froak?

Kie?

We've come to be of scientific service!

I wasn't told anything about this.

I'll check with the professor.

Gar!Kie! Froakie!

Froakie!Gar!

That's the Froakie that blasted us off!

Then that's the one who should feel our research wrath first.

So, let's get ready to research!

Now, please, step aside.

This research is not for the faint of heart.

Voilà!

Gar!

Gar!

Froakie!Gar!

Oh no, Garchomp!

[Jessie] Not our intended target, but whatever!Gar!

They did say Garchomp might be able to Mega Evolve...

Let's roll with the punches!

It's a Garchomp grab!

Garchomp, we insist that you come along for the ride!

Garchomp!

Kie!

Garchomp, Garchomp!

Gar!

Pika?Hey, that's Garchomp!

Gar, Gar!

Gar!

Garchomp!

Hold on!

This isn't how we planned it!

Come on, Garchomp, go with the program!

Most peculiar...

Gar!

[Ash] Garchomp!

What's going on?Pika!

Professor, those three did this!

All right, who are you?

Gar!

Prepare for trouble, all right, we're us!

And make it double, no muss, no fuss!

Oh, no, Team Rocket!

You are such annoying, bad people!

Team Rocket?

They're bad guys who try to steal everybody's Pokémon!

Try? We succeed!

And today, Garchomp will fill that need!

There's nothing like doing an evil deed!

It can't be! A talking Meowth?

The wisdom gushes out of my mouth.

Garchomp!

[all] Foul, no fair!Wobbuffet!

Gar...[Ash] What, Garchomp?

What's going on?

Gar!

Look out!

What was that for?

Hey, look at Garchomp's neck!

Gar, Gar!

Gar!

It's some sort of collar!

It's from those people!What?

Gar!Garchomp jumped in to save Froakie.

Gar!Garchomp!

Gar!Pika!

Garchomp must be in a lot of pain...

What's gonna happen to Garchomp?

Let's go after it!Pika!

You'd better be careful!

Sophie, check to see if the other Pokémon are okay!Right!

Oh, Clemont, I wish we could help poor Garchomp out...

Then let's go, too!

Kie!

Froakie, what?Froak!

Great! You wanna come?Pika?

Froak, Froak!Pika!

[all] "Who's that Pokémon?"

[all] "It's Froakie!"

Froakie!

Gar, Gar!

Gar, Gar...

Gar, Gar!

Attention, citizens!

There's a Garchomp currently on a wild rampage!

Please evacuate the area immediately!

At present, Garchomp is flying toward Prism Tower!

Gar!

Gar...

Gar!

Garchomp is now unleashing random Hyper Beams!

It just aimed one straight at our helicopter!

[woman on TV] Garchomp seems extremely agitated!

Have a look at this.

Something unbelievable is happening.Oh, yeah?

Well, something unbelievable has happened to my face, okay?

What movie is this?

It's real!

And live from Lumiose City!

Something awful's going on...

[Garchomp] Gar!

Garchomp!

Pikachu!

There you are, Ash!Gar, Gar...

I've gotta try and get close to it...

But that's dangerous!

No, Garchomp's the one who's in danger!

I've gotta find a way to get that collar off!

Froak?

I know!

If getting close to Garchomp is what you need to do,

I think I just came up with a way!

You did?

There's an emergency stairwell through that door.

Good thing I brought my backpack.

The future is now, thanks to science!

All right, Clemontic Gear on!

Aipom Arm, let's go!

Wow, check that out!Pika!

Now we can get in!

Pika!Man, science is so amazing!

You've got that right!

It's my brother's invention!

I must admit, I'm kind of good at these things.

Thanks, Clemont!Sure thing.

Froak!

Clemont, Bonnie! You okay?

Yeah, but don't worry about us!

You just get going!

'Kay, I'm on it!

Officer Jenny!Professor Sycamore!

I'm sorry about the trouble.

So where's Garchomp?[man] Hey, up there!

Huh?It's some kid!

What? It's Ash!

Garchomp! Gar...

Hey, Garchomp...Gar?

Garchomp!

Oh, I wonder if Ash is all right.

Gar, Gar...Please, Garchomp, you've gotta calm down!

Gar, Gar!

Froak!Pikachu!

There's a boy up on Prism Tower!

Could he be trying to talk to Garchomp?

I wonder if that kid's Garchomp's trainer.

Garchomp!Garchomp!

Come back!

Pika! Gar!

There they are!

I can't believe how brave Ash is

when it comes to helping out Pokémon!

I need to get up there!

Wait! I'm going with you!

Now...

Take my hand, Bonnie!

Thank you!

Pi!

Garchomp!

I'm here to help, Garchomp!

[woman on TV] Unbelievable!

That boy has climbed to the top of Prism Tower!

Gar!

Gar!

Pika...No, Pikachu!

Pika?Wait.

I don't want you to attack Garchomp.

Gar...Pikachu!

Gar...

Pull yourself together, Clemont!

My legs... Where's Ash?

Up there! At the top of the tower!

Gar!

Garchomp, can you hear me?

I know it hurts.

You're in a lot of pain!

Pika?Froak!

We just wanna help you.

Please, let me get that collar off of you

so we can go back down!

Gar!Please.

So whadda you say?

Gar! Gar!

Gar!

Wait! Garchomp, look out!

Froakie, Froak!

Good thinking, Froakie!Gar!

We've gotta destroy that collar!

Gar!Pikachu!

Gar! Gar!

Garchomp!

Hang on and I'll get this thing off of you!

Gar!

Pikachu, use Iron Tail on the collar!

Pika!

Chu, Pika!

Gar, Gar!

Are you okay?

Froakie! Froak!

That must've hurt.

Help's on the way, don't worry!Gar!

Pi, Pika?

Pikachu!Pika!

Froak?

Pikachu!

Pika, Pi!

What's that?Pika?

Whoa, it's you...

That Pokémon!

Thanks a lot!Blaz!

Pika!

What a relief!

Froak, Froakie!Gar!

Hey Ash, Pikachu! You're safe!

Thank goodness the two of you didn't get hurt.

We're both doing great, and Garchomp's all back to normal!

Thank you, Ash.

Officer Jenny is on her way to get them now.

Professor, about that Pokémon...

Great job, Blaziken!

Blaziken!

Pika!

That was Blaziken's Mega Evolution.

That's Mega Blaziken.

Mega Blaziken?

Another research topic for me.

Mega Blaziken!

Thanks for everything!Pika, Pika!

What a relief!

That boy.

No, it couldn't be...

Hope you all got some sleep,

even though it's a mess in there.

Yeah, I slept like a log!

Best sleep I've had in a long time!

Thank you for everything!

I guess your real journey begins now, doesn't it?

Yup!Oh and by the way,

have you received a Kalos region Pokédex yet?

Nope.

Then please take this with you on your journey

and make good use of it.

Thanks a lot, Professor!

Are you ready to go, buddy?

Pikachu!

Good luck with your research, Professor!

Bye!Froak.

Froakie!

Froak!

I think it wants to go with you.

I can't believe it!

Froakie chose you!

It really likes Ash.

That's so sweet!

You think so, huh?

So, Froakie, do you wanna come with us?

Froakie!

It's awesome you're coming with us, Froakie.

Pikachu, Froakie's our first friend in Kalos!

Pika!

Yes! I got a Froakie!

Yeah!

Pi, Pikachu!

[narrator] Our hero has his first Pokémon from the Kalos region: Froakie!

Now, what other friends and adventures await Ash?

The answer, as the journey continues!

Breakfast!

Eat it all up.

Rhy.

Wow, Rhyhorn.

I have this feeling something interesting is about to happen!

[Serena] It must be that boy...

Right!

Let's go!

♪♪