18x02 - When light and dark collide!

[bunniefuu]

NARRATOR As our heroes continue to make their way

toward Coumarine City and Ash's next Gym battle

the forest they're passing through

has everyone a bit nervous.

Will we get to the Pokémon Center soon?

[NERVOUS]

Looks like it should be just through this forest.

It's only a little bit farther. So don't worry, please.

Okay.

[screaming]

What was that?

That had to be a Pokémon!

Let's see!

[panting]

[UPSET]

SNUBBULL [UPSET]

- Huh? - That's, it's a Snubbull!

SERENA 'And that Hawlucha's threatening it!'

Thunderbolt, Pikachu, Go!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[SCARED]

[PAINED]

What's up with them?

Hey, are you alright?

[SHOCKED]

[EXERTION]

[ANGRY]

[screaming]

What was that for?

[WORRIED]

Uh, you see, we were trying to give you a hand.

[screaming]

[gasping] Huh? What's going on?

What have all of you done?

You will stop interrupting our rehearsal right now!

Huh? A rehearsal? Whoa!

♪ You're just a kid on a quest to be the best of the best ♪

♪ Someday you're destined for power and glory ♪

♪ You know you're up to the test ♪

♪ There's only one way to tell this story ♪

♪ Be a hero be a hero

♪ All the power is at your command ♪

♪ Face your fears and show you're a hero ♪

♪ The future of the world is in your hand ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪

ASH WHEN LIGHT AND DARK COLLIDE!

My name's Carl and I'm the theater director.

Hi, I'm Ash and this is my partner, Pikachu.

- I'm Serena. - I'm Clemont.

My name's Bonnie. And this is Dedenne.

[CURIOUS]

I'm sorry, I didn't know what was happening.

And because of me Gallade got hurt.

Don't worry, it's alright.

See, it looked to us like Snubbull was in big trouble.

We had no idea what was really going on.

We're in rehearsals for the Super Pokémon Battle Show.

"Super Pokémon Battle Show?"

Entertainment that goes far beyond the Pokémon battle!

The perfect blend of theatrics and battling

the likes of which have never been seen before!

[CONCERNED]

I don't get it. Sorry.

In other words, it's a battle with a scripted plot line.

- Hm? - Please allow me to explain.

The show's about a villain called Dark

and a hero called Shining.

The two of them settle their differences

with a showdown battle. Huh?

'Oh, Gallade!'

Gallade's treatment is complete.

[HAPPY]

Uh, is that leg going to be okay?

I'd give it two or three days for it to heal up.

Two to three days?

Then it won't be able to perform

in tomorrow's Super Pokémon Battle Show.

[ANGRY]

Absolutely not!

If you don't get enough rest, it'll take even longer to heal.

[UPSET]

- Aw.. - Aw..

Well, it'll be alright. What can we do?

We'll just have to cancel the show.

Ah. It's my fault.

I had no business getting in the middle of it

in the first place.

[AGREEMENT]

You were only trying to help.

Huh? I know!

What if you were to put in a different Pokémon

to play the hero?

- Huh? - Huh.

That's a good idea.

Except, I'm afraid we don't have an understudy.

I'm sure Ash's Hawlucha could do it.

- Huh? - Huh?

Time is short, but we have nothing to lose

if we give it a try.

Won't you consider helping us out, please?

Of course, I will.

[EXCITED]

Thank you!

Alright, let me go rewrite the script

'for tomorrow's performance.'

Brilliant. A great idea!

[chuckles]

Now, Ash, time to bring out Hawlucha!

Okay. Hawlucha, I choose you!

[APPEARING]

[AGREEMENT]

Check this out, this won't be a real battle.

It'll be make-believe.

[CURIOUS]

The plot is essentially as I described it.

This scene is the showdown between Shining Hawlucha

the hero, and Dark Hawlucha.

It's the all-important moment

when the hero rescues the Lady Snubbull!

'Initially, the villain will have the advantage'

'but with spectators cheering our hero on'

Shining Hawlucha will stage a powerful comeback and win!

What a plot! It sets me on fire!

You can do it. It sounds great.

[AGREEMENT]

CARL 'And go!'

[EXERTION]

[DETERMINED]

[EXERTION]

Dark Hawlucha, throw your opponent right now!

[EXERTION]

[SURPRISED]

Go back! You're supposed to get thrown!

They call it acting!

It's only make-believe, it's not real!

[EXASPERATED]

Please let Dark Hawlucha throw you!

Run to the wall and then come back

to where Dark Hawlucha is!

[AGREEMENT]

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[EXCITED]

Huh? Oh..

[WORRIED]

No, that's wrong!

This isn't a real battle, remember, Hawlucha?

We know how much it hates losing.

It's an act! There's no real loser and no winner!

All of this drama's starting to give me a tummy ache.

[AGREEMENT]

Please, Hawlucha, you've got to do what Carl tells you to do.

[CONFUSED]

[ANGRY]

Okay, let's rehearse this scene one more time

so we can get it just right.

Shining Hawlucha, our hero

you're being att*cked by Dark Hawlucha

'and about to lose!'

[PAINED]

'You hit the wall, then rush back!'

'Then Dark Hawlucha unleashes its Karate Chop!'

[KARATE CHOP MOVE]

[PAINED]

[ANGRY]

[all gasping]

[PAINED]

[EXERTION]

- Huh? - No! That's not right!

ASH What're you doing? Hawlucha! Stop it, both of you!

[EXERTION]

Knock it off!

[EXERTION]

[ANGRY]

Hm..

No.

[chuckles]

The Pokémon performing in the Super Pokémon Battle Show

are quite popular with the masses, no doubt.

I'm sure the Boss thinks they're cool, too

so if we grab them and turn them into gifts..

He'll have his own Super Pokémon Battle Show

to watch any time he wants.

Or think of the money we'd make.

People love a good show

and we'd be the only one in town!

So I suggest we get our show on the road.

[UPSET]

- 'Hawlucha?' - Don't be sad.

We all know you can do a great job.

Serena's right!

Remember, this is the first time you've ever acted, right?

[UPSET]

So get back in there.

[EXCITED]

[CONFUSED]/[SURPRISED]

- Huh? - Huh?

What was that?

Dark Hawlucha?

Maybe it's working on stage dives.

It sure moves fast.

- 'You noticed, eh?' - Huh?

ASH 'Carl!'

It is quick.

Although Dark Hawlucha only battles in shows now

it was so powerful that it competed in

and won the Kalos region's prestigious

Fighting-type Pokémon Tournament.

You're looking at a true champion.

[crowd cheering]

Whoa. Dark Hawlucha was a champion?

[SURPRISED]

Yes, and I coached it in many tournaments

but during one of those tournaments it was hurt.

Hawlucha hasn't competed in a full-on battle

ever since that injury.

So that's why I came up with the Super Pokémon Battle Show

which is much less physically demanding

than a Pokémon battle is.

So that's what happened.

These days Dark Hawlucha works hard

to make our Super Pokémon Battle Shows the best.

Lighting up the stage is its number-one goal.

So it takes genuine pride in performing.

Yes, regardless of injury, Dark Hawlucha's always been

a very proud Pokémon.

[STUNNED]

[CURIOUS]

GROUP Who's that Pokémon?

GROUP It's Snubbull!

[EXERTION]

ASH You got that?

After you're thrown, you bounce off the wall

and then Dark Hawlucha will use Karate Chop on you.

[AGREEMENT]

BONNIE 'Ready and go!'

[EXERTION]

[grunting]

[PAINED]

[EXERTION]

ASH 'Keep it up! One more time!'

HAWLUCHA [EXERTION]

Alright, that's it for rehearsal!

All that's left is tomorrow's show.

Let's give it our all.

I wonder if Hawlucha will be okay.

I must admit I'm concerned.

Don't worry, Hawlucha's gonna be just fine.

[AGREEMENT]

MAN # 'Good evening to the twenty million'

'Super Pokémon Battle Show fans across the region!'

'Get ready for a night of red-hot action.'

'Let's hear you cheer!'

[crowd cheering]

Whoa. So many people.

I know. Even I'm nervous.

I wonder if Hawlucha's nervous, too.

Hawlucha can handle it. No doubt. What do you think?

[AGREEMENT]

[crowd cheering]

[chuckles]

Hey, Jessie, you okay over there?

The allure of the spotlight. It's calling my name!

- Stop! - Chill!

If you'll just cool your jets long enough to think

you'll remember the plan is to crash

the Super Pokémon Battle Show during halftime

and swipe all of those primo Pokémon!

- Ugh! - 'Who cares?'

- Uh.. - Uh..

- Huh? - Who's that?

[CURIOUS]

Huh?

Hm. Hah!

'No turning back now.'

- Ta-da! - Ta-da!

Yeah!

TEAM ROCKET Ta-da!

[indistinct chatter]

- Ha-ha-ha! - Hold on! Who are you?

Prepare for trouble, but not in the show.

And make it double, we'll go with the flow.

Hm, to protect the world from second-rate actors.

To unite the crowd against detractors.

To denounce the evils of no class.

To extend our reach and do it en masse.

- Jessie. - And James.

Team Rocket blasts off like a sh**ting star.

Surrender the stage now. If not, better get ready to spar.

Meowth. There you are!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

- Team Rocket? - Stop! Dumb motto.

Do you actually know who these buffoons are?

They're bad guys who steal other people's Pokémon.

Quiet! We're here because I'm going to steal the show.

If someone doesn't get rid of these yahoos

I'm going to flip my lid!

Right!

[DETERMINED]

[FOCUSED]

Urgh, I'm supposed to be under the spotlight

so you stay out of it!

No, get on point.

Stealing their Pokémon is why we're really here.

Look, these melodramatic ding-a-lings have just made

our joyous job a whole lot easier.

We'll draw those dopes right in like a chump to the flame.

Step aside and stop being so lame.

I guess stardom can wait. Pumpkaboo, on stage!

Okay, Inkay! Hm..

[APPEARING]

[DETERMINED]

Inkay, use Psybeam!

[PSYBEAM MOVE]

[PAINED]

- 'Pikachu!' - Shadow Ball!

[SHADOW BALL MOVE]

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[SHOCKED]

[AGREEMENT]

[STARTLED]

[DETERMINED]

Huh?

- Use Psybeam! - You use Shadow Ball!

[SHADOW BALL MOVE]

[PAINED]

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[EXERTION]

[screaming]

TEAM ROCKET We're blasting off again!

WOBBUFFET [AFFIRMATIVE]

Yeah! Alright!

[HAPPY]

[AGREEMENT]

[crowd cheering]

Hey, look! The audience thinks it was part of the show!

[sighs]

Alright, then the show must go on.

MAN # 'Thanks for your enthusiasm!'

'Next up, our evening's main event'

'The Super Pokémon Battle!'

[PAINED]

'Oh, no!'

'Dark Hawlucha is trying to take away'

'Lady Snubbull who doesn't look happy!'

'But look up, it's the hero of justice'

'Shining Hawlucha!'

[PAINED]

Hawlucha, are you okay?

[WORRIED]

Please, you two have got to stay calm.

[AGREEMENT]

[indistinct chatter]

[EXERTION]

You've got to keep going.

The show's just getting started.

Hawlucha, you can do it.

[AGREEMENT]

[EXHAUSTED]/[SURPRISED]

[ENCOURAGING]

[AGREEMENT]

[EXERTION]

Huh?

What in the world are those two doing?

[EXERTION]

[EXERTION]

[EXERTION]

- That's not in the script. - What's going on?

Carl, maybe you should stop them!

No, wait.

Shining, go! Shining, go!

[crowd chanting] Shining, go! Shining, go! Shining, go!

Shining, go! Shining, go! Shining, go!

Shining, go! Shining, go! Shining, go!

'Shining, go! Shining, go! Shining, go..'

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[EXERTION]

Look at that expression. I haven't seen it in so long.

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[crowd cheering]

[crowd chanting] 'Dark, you can do it! Dark, you can do it!'

'Dark, you can do it! Dark, you can do it!'

'Dark, you can do it!'

[EXERTION]

Look at 'em go!

- The audience is going wild! - Look at that!

Dark Hawlucha's changing the script on the fly for Hawlucha!

Ah, of course, Dark Hawlucha's moved

by Hawlucha's raw determination and spirit!

How could I ever stop Dark Hawlucha

with passion like that?

Go, both of you!

[AGREEMENT]

[EXERTION]

Stay strong, Hawlucha!

[AGREEMENT]

Just a little bit more!

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

Yeah, way to go!

[EXERTION]

Close call.

Dark Hawlucha won't give up, either!

[EXERTION]

- Oh. - Wish I could understand them.

I wish I could understand them, too

but there's no doubt that Dark Hawlucha's having

a wonderful time.

I'm sure it wants this moment to last forever.

[EXERTION]

[crowd cheering]

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[crowd cheering]

Wow! Magnificent!

I was worried about the outcome

but I never thought it would end like this.

- Thank goodness. - What a nerve-racking show.

You said it. I guess all's well that ends well. Right?

[EXERTION]/[SURPRISED]

[HAPPY]

[crowd cheering]

Thanks for everything.

[AGREEMENT]

That was a wonderful experience I'll never forget.

A show like I've never seen before.

Yeah. I sure had a lot of fun!

[AGREEMENT]

You know, I'm the one

who should be thanking all of you.

I know Dark Hawlucha's satisfied

and the crowd had a great time.

MAN # 'Okay, we're all ready to go, Carl.'

Then we'll be right there.

Will there be more Super Pokémon Battle Shows?

Yup. Of course!

Gallade's leg is fully healed.

We'll be putting on Super Pokémon Battle Shows

everywhere we can.

Good luck, you guys.

Good luck to you with your battling.

Let's promise to give it all we've got.

Right.

[AGREEMENT]

[AGREEMENT]

[FRIENDLY]

[FRIENDLY]

NARRATOR A proud hardworking Dark Hawlucha

has inspired our heroes with a courageous performance

at the Super Pokémon Battle Show.

Now it's on the road once again to the Coumarine City Gym

as the Kalos region journey continues.

[theme music]