Villain Arc/Script

This is the script of the Villain Arc portion of the Main Story in Pokémon Masters EX. Script for the PML Arc can be found here and the script for the Legendary Adventures can be found here.
== Kanto: Team Rocket Returns ==
* Where's Red?
Name 	Text
(Red confronts Giovanni and a group of Team Rocket grunts) 	(Red confronts Giovanni and a group of Team Rocket grunts)
(Transition to the Pokémon Center) 	(Transition to the Pokémon Center)
Professor Bellis 	There you are, <player>!Unfortunately, I have some bad news... It appears Team Rocket is up to no good again!
Paulo 	Team Rocket?!
Lillie 	You mean that group that used Pokémon to carry out their evil plots in Kanto and Johto?
Professor Bellis 	Precisely. Red noticed they were becoming more active lately and went to investigate what's going on...but we haven't heard from him for three days now.
Lillie 	Oh no... I hope he's OK!
Paulo 	D'you think Team Rocket might have hurt him?
Blue 	Heh, as if! Those pip-squeaks don't stand a chance against Red.First of all, he's my rival! And he's also the one who dismantled them the first time by taking down their boss!
Lillie 	I guess you're right... If anyone could handle them, it'd be Red!
Blue 	Yeah. Also, I'M gonna be the first to break Red's winning streak. If anyone else wants a shot at that, they're gonna have to wait their turn!
Lance 	Yes, Red is strong... But we can't forget that he still hasn't come back.All things considered, I think we should make our next move now.I've already contacted Gym Leaders and members of the Elite Four to help us out.
Lillie 	I'd like to help, too!
Lance 	Thank you, Lillie, but it's dangerous to go alone. Why don't we form a team?
Professor Bellis 	We'd also appreciate your help, <player> and Paulo!Will you help us find Team Rocket's hideout here on Pasio?Sure!: ! I had a feeling you’d say yes!Let’s do it!: *chuckle* Wonderful! I knew we could count on you!Then here's the plan! Blue, Lillie, Paulo, and <player> will work as a team!Don’t forget, safety first!
Lance 	Thanks, everyone. Dragonite and I will do a sweep from above.
Blue 	Sounds good! You can leave the rest to us!
(Lance and Professor Bellis leave) 	(Lance and Professor Bellis leave)
Blue 	OK, listen up.These Rockets can be a nasty bunch. No biting off more than you can chew, you hear me?Well, you wouldn't have to worry, anyway. Aerodactyl and I will protect you guys no matter what!OK!: That's what I like to hear!Let's do this!: Sounds like you're pumped up and ready to go!Time to head out, then! Let's get this ball rolling!
(Transition to the group confronting Team Rocket grunts at the ruins)	(Transition to the group confronting Team Rocket grunts at the ruins)
Lillie 	Uh-oh! Look at all those Team Rocket grunts! Do you think this might be their hideout?
Blue 	It'd be great for us if it were that easy, but this doesn't seem right. It sticks out like a sore thumb.
Paulo 	Which means...it's not?
Blue 	Yeah, most likely. But if there's a whole bunch of them gathered in one spot, there's gotta be a reason for it.I bet if we go further in, we'll get to the bottom of this!
Paulo 	Wait, we're just barging in? Isn't that a bit reckless?
(The group defeats the Team Rocket grunts) 	(The group defeats the Team Rocket grunts)
Lillie 	That was amazing! There were so many of them, but we held our ground!
Blue 	How's everyone doing? Are your Pokémon all holding up OK?
Lillie 	Yes! Thanks for taking on so many of those grunts, Blue!
Blue 	OK, let's keep going. It's dangerous, so stay close!
(The group walks off, leaving Paulo behind) 	(The group walks off, leaving Paulo behind)
Paulo 	Red is the strongest Trainer in history, and that's his rival...<player>'s opponents in the PML finals were this strong?Would I have even stood a chance if I'd made it to the finals instead of <player>?
(A grunt appears) 	(A grunt appears)
Team Rocket Grunt 	Hey! What's going on here?! Don't tell me everyone got taken out!Are you the one responsible for this?!
Paulo 	Another grunt!
Team Rocket Grunt 	Well...I guess it doesn't matter. And you know what? I can tell we have something in common, kid. I can smell it on ya.
Paulo 	What?
Team Rocket Grunt 	You wanna get stronger, don'tcha? Just like us!Heh. Right on the money. OK, just between you and me, lemme ask you a question.Wanna join Team Rocket?
* A Tricky Trap
Name 	Text
Blue 	Wait a sec—where's Paulo?
Lillie 	Huh? Oh no! He was just here a minute ago!
Blue 	What? Did we lose him?Darn... That's on me...
Lillie 	Wh-what can we do? Should we try to retrace our steps?
Blue 	That's what I'd like to do, but...
(A group of Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(A group of Team Rocket grunts appear)
Blue 	If we turn around, they'll get us from the back. We've only got one option, and that's to keep on pushing forward!Paulo will probably do the same...which means we can meet up with him further in!
Lillie 	OK! I'll give this everything I've got!
(Transition to after the battle) 	(Transition to after the battle)
Blue 	So...this is it?
Lillie 	I don't see anything worth noting, and we still don’t know where Paulo is...
Blue 	Paulo!
(Paulo appears) 	(Paulo appears)
Lillie 	Paulo! I'm so glad you're safe!
Paulo 	I'm sorry...
Blue 	No, I should be the one apologizing. I should've made sure we were all together.But you did great, getting through all those grunts on your own!
Paulo 	Well...yeah, I guess...
Blue 	That aside, what in the world is going on here?This place is completely empty!
??? 	Hey! Over here!
(Lt. Surge appears) 	(Lt. Surge appears)
Blue 	Lt. Surge? What's wrong?
Lt. Surge 	I ran here as fast as I could. I've got some bad news, kids.While we were all out looking for Team Rocket...Professor Bellis was kidnapped!
Blue 	WHAT?!
Lt. Surge 	By the time we got to her lab, nobody was there.
Blue 	Darn... They pulled a fast one on us.
Paulo 	What do you mean?
Blue 	We sent our strongest Gym Leaders and Elite Four members all over Pasio to find Team Rocket.They must've been planning to raid the lab all along... They were just waiting until we were stretched thin!Gathering a bunch of grunts here in the ruins must've been part of that plan.
Lillie 	N-no way...
Blue 	Let's head back right away!
(Lillie, Paulo, and the player leave) 	(Lillie, Paulo, and the player leave)
Lt. Surge 	Blue... I have something to tell you.
Blue 	Sure. What is it?
Lt. Surge 	On my way here, I saw Paulo.I noticed he was talking to one of those Team Rocket grunts.Hopefully, it doesn't mean anything bad...but I thought you ought to know all the same.
Blue 	Heh. You're as cautious as ever. I appreciate it, though.We don't have a solid reason to confront him about it yet...but we can keep an eye on him for now.I still trust him.
(Transition to Professor Bellis at Team Rocket's hideout)	(Transition to Professor Bellis at Team Rocket's hideout)
??? 	Well, well... Professor Bellis. I should thank you for joining us today.
Professor Bellis 	Giovanni!You did quite a number to my lab, ransacking it like you did.Did you even find what you were looking for?
Giovanni 	No, unfortunately. But that's why we've brought you here.
Professor Bellis 	I don’t have anything that would do you any good.
Giovanni 	Sync stones.You've been researching them, haven't you? That's what I want—your data.You know the secret to using sync stones to draw out the power within Pokémon, don't you?I'm sure you must have it written up somewhere.
Professor Bellis 	I don't know what you're talking about.
Giovanni 	Hmph. Fine. But just remember this...We, too, are connected to our partner Pokémon. It's just a slightly more...nefarious connection.If I can use sync stones to draw out even more power from my Pokémon, I can have the strongest army of underlings to do my bidding.
Professor Bellis 	No way! I'm not researching sync stones for evil criminals like you!
Giovanni 	There is no such thing as good or evil when it comes to power. There is only power...and those who are willing to use it.You'll come to see that soon enough. And I don't care if you like it or not.
* Seeking Strength
Name 	Text
(Pokémon Center) 	(Pokémon Center)
Lance 	Those Rockets really had a plan this time. How tricky...
Blue 	We heard that they ransacked the professor's lab. Do you know what they were after?
Lance 	I imagine they'd be after the professor's research on sync stones.She's been studying sync pairs and their bonds here on Pasio.And she's also been analyzing how the energy within sync stones can affect Pokémon.
Blue 	I see... So they probably couldn't find the data and took her instead?
Blaine 	I'd imagine so. By the time we got back, she was nowhere to be found!
Lorelei 	We tried looking for clues on where they might have taken her, but we didn't find anything.
Blue 	Tch. So we're back to square one.And we still haven't heard from Red, either... This isn't looking so good.
(Paulo leaves the group and goes outside) 	(Paulo leaves the group and goes outside)
??? 	Paulo!
(Lillie and the player catch up to Paulo) 	(Lillie and the player catch up to Paulo)
Lillie 	Where are you going?
Paulo 	There's a nice breeze tonight, so I thought I'd go for a walk...
Lillie 	With such a gloomy look on your face?
Paulo 	... ... ...
Lillie 	Paulo...
Paulo 	I have to get stronger.What I'm doing now isn't working... It's not enough. I have to change my approach.
Lillie 	Did something happen back at the ruins?When we were battling today, Blue had to cover for me quite a bit.So I think I know how you feel. I want to be stronger, too.If you don't think what you're doing now is helping, I'd be happy to brainstorm ways we could both get stronger. We can do it together!
Paulo 	Together?
Lillie 	It's hard to improve on your own, right?When I traveled around Alola, I faced so many challenges...and it was help from my friends that gave me the strength to get through it all!If you need some help, I'd be more than happy to help you in any way I can!Would you mind sharing with me what you're thinking right now, Paulo?
Paulo 	Lillie...I know that relying on others might be one way to get stronger...But I don't think it's gonna work for me.
(Blaine, Blue, and Lorelei watching from a distance)	(Blaine, Blue, and Lorelei watching from a distance)
Blaine 	Should we stop him?
Blue 	I know how he's probably feeling right now... Being so fixated on strength that it makes you anxious...and reckless...
Blaine 	Yes, it reminds me of a certain rascal I used to know...
Lorelei 	I suppose we should let him make his mistakes now. He'll be fine, as long as he ends up back on the right path in the long run.
Blue 	Paulo...We're Pokémon Trainers... If he does end up going down the wrong path, I'll be right there to stop him...with a Pokémon battle!OK! Let's get back to work, then!There can't be too many places where Team Rocket could hide. If we search the island, we're bound to find 'em!
Blaine 	I'll keep eyes on the ground. Lorelei, you can search from the water. And Blue, could you get us a bird's-eye view from above?
Lorelei 	We'll find them before daybreak.
Blue 	Yeah!You better not have lost, Red...
* Rocket Hideout
Name 	Text
(Pokémon Center) 	(Pokémon Center)
Blue 	Morning, everyone! Guess what? We finally found Team Rocket's hideout!
Lillie 	Really? That's amazing, Blue! When did you find it?
Blue 	Blaine, Lorelei, and I did a bit more searching last night.
Lance 	And now it's time for a showdown!Brock and Sabrina are on their way to help. This time, we're going on the offensive!
Blue 	Nice! That's some solid backup.Erika and Misty will be helping us out, too! They'll take the side opposite of ours.We're about to infiltrate an enemy hideout...It's gonna be pretty dangerous. Think you can handle it?
Lillie 	Yes, of course! Right, <player>?
Blue 	Let's go save Professor Bellis!: Yeah! That's our mission!We're definitely gonna win!: Yeah! Let's save Professor Bellis!
Lillie 	Um...but...
Blue 	Don't worry... He'll come.
(Paulo appears) 	(Paulo appears)
Paulo 	Sorry I'm late.
Lillie 	Paulo! I'm so glad you came!
Blue 	All right, it's showtime! Game faces on!
(Transition to the group battling Team Rocket grunts at their hideout)	(Transition to the group battling Team Rocket grunts at their hideout)
Paulo 	There's just no end to this!
Lillie 	Don't give up!<player>! Paulo! We have to hold them off until help arrives!Eeek!
(Brock and Sabrina appear and defeat the grunts) 	(Brock and Sabrina appear and defeat the grunts)
Paulo 	Sabrina! Brock!
Brock 	Sorry to keep you waiting! Is everyone OK?
Lillie 	Yes, we're OK!
Sabrina 	You did well, keeping them at bay until we got here.Though...I suppose I did foresee that you'd be fine from the very beginning.
(More Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(More Team Rocket grunts appear)
Sabrina 	We should hurry... Professor Bellis is in danger!
Brock 	We can take care of the grunts here.
Blue 	Got it. Thanks!
(The group leaves and runs into more Team Rocket grunts) 	(The group leaves and runs into more Team Rocket grunts)
Blue 	They just keep coming and coming! This is starting to get annoying!Tch. If only Red were here...
(Red appears and defeats the grunts) 	(Red appears and defeats the grunts)
Blue 	Red?!
Lillie 	Red! I'm so glad you're safe!
Blue 	Where were you all this time?
Red 	... ... ...
Blue 	Wait, you took out half of Team Rocket, then went into hiding so you and your Pokémon could recover?
Lillie 	H-half of them? All by yourself?
Paulo 	How is that even possible?
Blue 	You idiot! Why didn't you take me with you?!If you took down half of 'em, I could've done the other half, and we'd be done in one go!Hmph. Whatever. I'm just glad you're safe.And it's not too late to let loose on the rest of these amateurs!All right. Let's settle this. Giovanni's up ahead!
* Giovanni's Gambit
Name 	Text
(The group finds Professor Bellis and Giovanni) 	(The group finds Professor Bellis and Giovanni)
Professor Bellis 	You came to find me!
Giovanni 	Welcome to my hideout!I must say, I am impressed you got here.
Blue 	Show's over. Let Professor Bellis go.
Giovanni 	Professor Bellis and I are discussing a vital business proposition.Keep your nose out of grown-up matters.
(The group sends out their Pokémon) 	(The group sends out their Pokémon)
Giovanni 	Hmph. Such impudence.If you insist, I suppose I'll have to teach you a lesson! Prepare for a world of pain!
(The group battles Giovanni) 	(The group battles Giovanni)
Blue 	It's over, Giovanni. Just admit we got you beat.
Lillie 	We won't let you get away!
Giovanni 	Overpowering me with numbers, I see.Don't be so hasty. It's still too early for you to claim victory over me.
(Team Break appears) 	(Team Break appears)
Paulo 	Team Break?! What are you guys doing here?!
Masked Woman 	Oh, oops!
(Team Break changes into Team Rocket grunts) 	(Team Break changes into Team Rocket grunts)
Team Rocket Grunt 	I forgot—we're supposed to be Team Rocket today!
Lillie 	Team Rocket?!
Blue 	I see! I thought it was weird that we were seeing so many Team Rocket members!
Giovanni 	I struck a deal with some of the more promising members of Team Break.Perhaps we should continue our conversation elsewhere, Professor Bellis.
Paulo 	Stop right there!
Blue 	This is bad! What do we do?
Red 	... ... ...!
Blue 	Wait, I know that look in your eyes! Don't tell me—Whoa, hold on! You can't let Snorlax Gigantamax here! There's not enough space—you'll wreck the whole place!
Giovanni 	Wh-what?
Paulo 	Professor Bellis! Quick, this way!
Giovanni 	You won't get away! Get them, Mewtwo!
Professor Bellis 	Wait! My memory stick! It has all my research data!
Blue 	We can't go back now! We won't make it in time!Get out of here, everyone! Run!
(Red's Snorlax Gigantamaxes) 	(Red's Snorlax Gigantamaxes)
(Transition to the group in Professor Bellis' lab)	(Transition to the group in Professor Bellis' lab)
Blue 	Phew... We barely made it out of there.
Lillie 	I thought we were going to get smashed like pancakes!
Blue 	You really don't know the meaning of "go easy," do you.
Professor Bellis 	Thank you all for coming to my aid!Unfortunately, Team Rocket stole a memory stick that had my research data on it.
Paulo 	We weren't able to stop them after all... But the most important thing is that you're safe, Professor.
Blue 	That's right.Leave Team Rocket to us. We'll keep squashing them, no matter how many times it takes!
Red 	... ... ...
Blue 	Yeah, I know. Now it's our turn to take the initiative.We just have to make sure we take down Giovanni before he figures out the secrets of these sync stones!Let's hit the road! The sooner we take him out, the better!Although...maybe I shouldn't work you guys too hard, huh.
??? 	Sounds like you could use some help!
(Erika and Misty appear in their sygna suits) 	(Erika and Misty appear in their sygna suits)
Lillie 	Misty! Erika!
Erika 	Why don't you and Red go on ahead? We'll join you later with <player> and the others!
Blue 	Sounds good to me! Thanks, you two!
(Blue and Red leave) 	(Blue and Red leave)
Paulo 	W-wait! Rockruff and I can still fight!
Misty 	No way. You shouldn't overwork your Pokémon. Resting up is all part of strategy, y'know!
Erika 	Agreed. We need you to be ready when the time is right.
Paulo 	OK... I understand.
Misty 	All right! Let’s do this!
Erika 	Be sure to rest up before we leave. I'm sure the next battle won't be an easy one.
(Transition to Giovanni at the glaciers) 	(Transition to Giovanni at the glaciers)
Giovanni 	I finally have the research data on these sync stones...
(A large group of Team Rocket grunts gather) 	(A large group of Team Rocket grunts gather)
Giovanni 	Time to reap the seeds of chaos that I've sowed!Fwahahaha!
* The Power Within
Name 	Text
(Pokémon Center) 	(Pokémon Center)
Misty 	Are you all rested enough? If so, time for us to head out after Giovanni and the others!
Lillie 	Yup! I'm ready to go! I won't let those villains get away with their nasty plans!
Erika 	Let’s stop Giovanni!: That's the spirit. We're counting on you.I'm a little scared, but let's do it!: Don't worry. We'll be with you.
Paulo 	... ... ...
Misty 	Paulo? You OK?
Paulo 	Huh? Oh, I'm OK. It's just...Your...outfits! Those sygna suits are really cool.
Misty 	Oh? Why, thank you!Isn't it great? It lives up to my nickname, the Tomboyish Mermaid!
Erika 	I don't usually wear this style of clothing...but I do think it's cute!And when I wear it, I feel even closer to Leafeon! It's great for when we need to be in sync.
Lillie 	Yes! Your outfits match your partners so well!
Misty 	It's kinda funny that you're thinking about our outfits right before a big showdown!
Erika 	Maybe it's a good thing. Releasing nervous tension before a battle can actually work to your advantage.
Misty 	Yeah, I guess so. Anyways, it's about time we hit the road!
(Transition to the glaciers) 	(Transition to the glaciers)
Misty 	According to Blue and the others, Giovanni should be up ahead.
Paulo 	Why'd he come here, of all places? It's freezing... The cold might slow us down.
??? 	Hmph! Really, you think you have the right to complain when you just got here? What about us?
(Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(Team Rocket grunts appear)
Paulo 	Team Rocket?!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Yeah, put yourself in our shoes! We've been waiting out here for you this entire time!
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Unbelievable. You didn't give any consideration to our well-being and sure took your sweet time getting here!
Erika 	Oh dear. That was quite rude of us... Perhaps we should apologize.
Misty 	No way! Why should we?All right, we're goin' all out right off the bat!
(Erika and Misty defeat the Team Rocket grunts) 	(Erika and Misty defeat the Team Rocket grunts)
Misty 	Well, that was quick.
Erika 	Thank you for the battle.
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	We didn't even slow them down... I'm sorry, boss!
(The Team Rocket grunts leave) 	(The Team Rocket grunts leave)
Lillie 	Wow, that was amazing! It was over in the blink of an eye!
Misty 	We can't really afford to lose time over something as trivial as this.Come on! Let's keep going!
(Erika and Misty leave) 	(Erika and Misty leave)
Paulo 	Their battle styles were completely different, weren't they.Misty's Vaporeon stormed right in like a wave and took their attacks like it was nothing...And Erika's Leafeon kept calmly observing the situation until it found the right time to strike!One going on the offensive with the other calmly observing... That fits Misty and Erika perfectly. I guess Pokémon really do take after their Trainers.
Lillie 	I guess you're right! And it looks like we can learn a lot from being around them!
(Transition to the group finding Blue and Red battling Giovanni)	(Transition to the group finding Blue and Red battling Giovanni)
Misty 	Red! Blue!
Blue 	Yo! You made it! We finally got this dude cornered.
Giovanni 	Fwahaha! Cornered? You're mistaken, I'm afraid.You were lured here... By me and Mewtwo.
Blue 	Pfft! Gimme a break! Who's the one who ran away the moment we showed up?Give it up already, and hand over Professor Bellis's research data.
Giovanni 	I'll gladly return it to you... I have no need for it now.
Blue 	What?!
Giovanni 	I've already read through it all. Fascinating data, really.I assure you...I will put it to good use!
Blue 	Wait... Don't tell me—
Giovanni 	Let me show you the true power of sync stones!
(Mewtwo destroys its surroundings) 	(Mewtwo destroys its surroundings)
Giovanni 	Yes, this is turning out nicely...
Blue 	Make it stop, Giovanni! This is getting out of control!
Giovanni 	Nonsense. This is going exactly as I planned.In fact...it exceeds my expectations!
(Mewtwo disappears) 	(Mewtwo disappears)
Lillie 	Oh no... Mewtwo's gone!
Erika 	Where did it go?!
Paulo 	Whoa!
Giovanni 	It appears the amount of energy we drew out was too much to handle, even for a Pokémon as powerful as Mewtwo.If you'll excuse me, I have some business to attend to.I'd like to witness just how strong my partner Pokémon has become.
(Giovanni sends out a Nidoqueen and disappears) 	(Giovanni sends out a Nidoqueen and disappears)
Misty 	Hold on a second!
Blue 	Wait, Misty. Red and I can go after Giovanni.Could you guys try to figure out what’s going on?
Misty 	...OK.
Erika 	The rest of us should stay together as we investigate.I have a bad feeling about this...
* Rage and Chaos
Name 	Text
(Pokémon in town lose control, Agatha and Bruno help to calm them down and save the Trainers)	(Pokémon in town lose control, Agatha and Bruno help to calm them down and save the Trainers)
Bruno 	What's gotten into all these Pokémon? Calm down!
Agatha 	Time to run along! No more causing trouble for an old-timer like me!
(Transition to the group) 	(Transition to the group)
Paulo 	There are so many Pokémon spiraling out of control without their Trainers!Is Mewtwo causing all this?
Misty 	Based on the timing of these events, I'd say that's probably a yes.
??? 	Over here!
(Professor Bellis appears) 	(Professor Bellis appears)
Lillie 	Professor Bellis!
Erika 	What's going on here?
Professor Bellis 	Those Pokémon started rampaging all of a sudden! And they're not listening to their Trainers!Right now, Agatha and Bruno are spearheading the efforts to calm them down...But my equipment suddenly started picking up a strong psychic energy signal! I'm sure that's what's causing this!
Misty 	Psychic energy?! So what we guessed was spot-on!
Professor Bellis 	You seem to know something about this. Would you mind telling me what happened?
(Screen fades to black, then back) 	(Screen fades to black, then back)
Professor Bellis 	I see... So that's what it was.The data Giovanni stole from me was research that was still under development.We were trying to work out some of the problems it could cause... Specifically, the risk of drawing out too much power from a Pokémon.Giovanni must be using it for his evil plans. That's why Mewtwo is rampaging and can't control its psychic powers.And that's causing all of these Pokémon to lose control!
Lillie 	But isn't it odd that our Pokémon seem to be fine?
Professor Bellis 	Hmm... I'm not 100 percent sure of this, but I imagine...the strength of the bond between a Pokémon and their Trainer must be a factor in how strongly they're affected by this power.
Misty 	It looks like the only way to stop this chaos is to calm Mewtwo down.
Paulo 	Is this...the price they're paying for that power?(That said...it really is amazing...)
Misty 	I can't believe a guy like Giovanni has so many followers, even when he does such awful things!
Erika 	When I see how he's able to manipulate so many people within Team Rocket...it makes me wonder why he can't use his charisma for the sake of good instead.It's a bit of a shame, really.
Lillie 	... ... ...
Misty 	Let's split into two groups from here. Erika and I will go after Mewtwo.The three of you should stay here and help the others take care of all those Pokémon that are out of control.
Lillie 	Understood!
Paulo 	H-hold on! Take me with you!
Misty 	It's dangerous. Mewtwo's strong, you know.
Erika 	Is there a reason why you're so set on coming with us?
Paulo 	I just... I want to see this through.And Rockruff isn't affected by all this psychic power! We won't get in your way—we can protect ourselves!Please!
Misty 	... ... ...
Erika 	Well, it is going to be a tough battle, so it might be a good idea to bring him with us.Also, it looks like you'd follow us anyway, even if we said no!
Misty 	OK, you win.But you have to make sure you're always with us, OK?
Paulo 	I will! Thank you!
Misty 	Will you come with us, too, <player> and Lillie?Yeah!: Thank you! Then let's stay as a team.
Erika 	Leave it to us!: Thank you. It's always reassuring to have you three around.
Misty 	Why don't we heal up at the Pokémon Center and leave right after that?
(Lillie, Paulo, and the player leave) 	(Lillie, Paulo, and the player leave)
Misty 	Hm... D'you think he'll really be OK?With that serious personality of his, I'm worried that Paulo's putting too much pressure on himself. It's not healthy...
Erika 	You're so kind, Misty.But sometimes, words just aren't enough to convince someone who has already made up their mind.And at times, you have to let them experience hardship themselves in order for them to learn from it.
Misty 	You might look the gentle type, but sometimes, you can be pretty tough, Erika.
Erika 	Is that so?
* The Boss's Power
Name 	Text
(Forest) 	(Forest)
Misty 	We've heard that Mewtwo was last seen heading deep into this forest.Red and Blue are searching for it, so we should—
??? 	Not on our watch!
(Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(Team Rocket grunts appear)
Paulo 	Team Rocket again?!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	We're not gonna let you get in the way of our boss's magnificent schemes!
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Don't think we'll go easy on ya just 'cause you're tiny little brats!
Erika 	These two look a bit stronger than the last ones we took down...
Misty 	I can tell there are more hiding in the trees around us, too. They just haven't shown themselves yet.
Paulo 	I can take care of these two!
Lillie 	I'll help you, too! I can't always be the one being protected!
Misty 	Thanks! Then we'll leave them to you.
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Aw, we gotta fight the little brats, huh?
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	I'm gonna teach you a lesson about our boss, the great Giovanni!
Paulo 	Just you wait, <player>... I'm gonna get stronger.Even if it means I have to learn from my enemies during this battle!
(Lillie, Paulo, and the player defeat the Team Rocket grunts)	(Lillie, Paulo, and the player defeat the Team Rocket grunts)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	No... I was too weak, and now I've only become a burden to the boss!
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	I wasn’t expecting you little twerps to have this much fight in you...
(The Team Rocket grunts leave) 	(The Team Rocket grunts leave)
Lillie 	Phew... Somehow, we did it...
Paulo 	They were strong. I guess even in organizations like Team Rocket, you get all sorts of people.Um...Misty, Erika? We finished our battle!
(Erika and Misty defeat a large group of Team Rocket grunts) 	(Erika and Misty defeat a large group of Team Rocket grunts)
Paulo 	Whoa, what?!
Lillie 	Look at them run!
Paulo 	Misty and Erika took down all those grunts?! But there were so many of them!That's incredible... Gym Leaders sure are strong.
Misty 	Hm? Oh, that was nothing.
Erika 	You all did well. Shall we continue our search?
Misty 	Mewtwo’s gotta be close!
(Transition to night) 	(Transition to night)
??? 	I see you’ve made it through the forest.
(Giovanni and a large group of Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(Giovanni and a large group of Team Rocket grunts appear)
Misty 	Giovanni!
Giovanni 	That far exceeds my expectations... But in the end, mere Gym Leaders stand no chance against Mewtwo now.
Erika 	Well, that's quite rude of you to say. Are you sure you want to underestimate us?
Giovanni 	I know the extent of your strength.You simply don't have the power to stop Mewtwo.
Misty 	And just what do you mean by power, anyway?You mean the kind of power you get by hurting Pokémon and using underlings like puppets?
Giovanni 	I don’t expect children like you to understand.Though...I suppose some of you may, one day.
Erika 	Don’t listen to him, Paulo.
Giovanni 	Perhaps that can be saved for another time.More importantly, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to leave now.Get ready to feel a world of pain if you plan on disobeying my orders.
Misty 	You're the one who should be worried right now!
Erika 	Let us through!
(Tremor) 	(Tremor)
Misty 	Whoa! Wh-what was that?!
* Malice
Name 	Text
(The group finds Blue and Red battling Mewtwo at the beach)	(The group finds Blue and Red battling Mewtwo at the beach)
Lillie 	Look!Red and Blue are battling Mewtwo!
Blue 	That's enough, Mewtwo! Don't you want some rest? You can't even control your own power!
Red 	... ... ...
Blue 	Don't worry, we'll set you free!
Erika 	Looks like this won’t last much longer. We can always depend on Red and Blue!
Blue 	Let's finish it!
??? 	I don’t think so!
(Giovanni appears) 	(Giovanni appears)
Blue 	What do you think you're doing, Giovanni?
Giovanni 	I won't let you erase such magnificent power.
Blue 	What are you talking about?! Why draw out all that power if you can't even use it?
Giovanni 	Your logic is sound. But not to worry.Mewtwo. Right now, you're just aimlessly wasting your power.You can't control it by yourself...but I can help you harness that power and finally be complete!Allow me to give your power some purpose! We share the same proclivity for malice, do we not?Join me, Mewtwo, to make the most notorious sync pair there ever was!
Misty 	It...stopped?
Blue 	What's going on here? Don't tell me—
Giovanni 	Heh. With this, I now possess the full power of these sync stones.We've forged a strong bond, as we share the same will.
Paulo 	Look at Mewtwo! It's...listening to him!So...this is the true power of bonds that Professor Bellis was researching? And it doesn't matter if the bond is good or evil?
Misty 	I can't believe you think such a twisted bond would actually make you stronger!
Erika 	We're going to stop you now, together with our partner Pokémon!
Giovanni 	Heh...Then allow me to prove our strength to you once again.Witness Mewtwo's true power—the power of our shared penchant for evil!
(Mewtwo Mega Evolves into Mewtwo Y) 	(Mewtwo Mega Evolves into Mewtwo Y)
* The Last Laugh
Name 	Text
(The group battles Giovanni and seemingly win)	(The group battles Giovanni and seemingly win)
Lillie 	W-we did it!
Giovanni 	I see... So even with this new power, numbers are still a problem.Then how about this?Surpass your limits even further! Show them your raw power!
Blue 	Stop it, Giovanni! That's going way too far, even for Mewtwo!Shoot. C'mon, Aerodactyl! We've gotta stop him!
(Blue's Aerodactyl and Red's Snorlax faint) 	(Blue's Aerodactyl and Red's Snorlax faint)
Blue 	No!
Red 	... ... ...!
Paulo 	He took out both of them?
Giovanni 	Fwahahaha! Perfect, Mewtwo!I was able to use the power of these sync stones to amplify Mewtwo's psychic powers...and it even Mega Evolved...What a fruitful day! This little experiment is a resounding success. I would expect no less from a Pokémon fit to be my partner!
Misty 	What a terrible thing to do...
Giovanni 	Well, I certainly won't back down from a challenge if you'd like to battle even more.
Erika 	But...if we keep on battling, the burden on Mewtwo is just going to get worse.
Lillie 	That's just cruel!
Blue 	We shouldn't punish Pokémon for what humans do to them...right, Red?
Red 	... ... ...
Blue 	Fine. We'll let you go this time, Giovanni. But you won't get away with this next time.
Giovanni 	Heh. Very well. Then I'll be on my way.I can't wait for another opportunity to show off this splendid, evil power to the rest of the world.We'll cross paths again.
(Giovanni disappears) 	(Giovanni disappears)
Blue 	Sorry, guys. We had to let him go, even after we had him cornered...
Erika 	There's no need for you to apologize.
Misty 	Yeah. At the very least, this should help get all those Pokémon to calm down.I hate his methods...but Giovanni was actually able to control Mewtwo's strengthened psychic powers, wasn’t he.
Blue 	Yeah. The scary thing is, now we know what can happen when sync stones are misused.According to him, there's no good or evil when it comes to power, huh.
Red 	... ... ...
Blue 	Yeah, Red. I know. We'll stop him no matter how many times we have to do it!
Misty 	We should head back into town and let Professor Bellis know what happened!
(Transition to the Pokémon Center) 	(Transition to the Pokémon Center)
Professor Bellis 	You did a fantastic job, everyone!Thanks to you, the town is back to normal, and all injured Pokémon are being treated.It's unfortunate that we couldn't capture Giovanni this time, but more importantly, I'm glad you're all safe.
Erika 	Is everyone OK? No injuries?
Misty 	I guess we didn't have to worry about you after all!
Erika 	Yes. You all fought so bravely out there.
Paulo 	I'm glad we could help...but I still need to do more.
Lillie 	Kanto Trainers sure are strong! You were so cool, too!
Blue 	Yeah, we were all in top form, weren't we?Anyways, thanks for all the help! We should all team up again sometime!Yeah!: Sweet! I'm looking forward to it.Absolutely!: Yeah, I'll be there for sure. I'm a man of my word, after all!
Professor Bellis 	But just remember...now everyone on Pasio is aware of what kind of power sync stones can create when they're abused.I'm worried that other organizations may follow in Team Rocket's footsteps.
Erika 	There's no time to lose, then. We'll have to be ready for that.But also remember, we're all still here on Pasio to protect it!
Professor Bellis 	! That's very reassuring.Apparently, Lear sent out a formal request to the International Police because of what happened.
Paulo 	The International Police?
Professor Bellis 	Yes. They're a police organization focused on bringing down evil organizations in the name of justice.
Blue 	That's pretty cool. I wonder who they'll send!
Misty 	<player>, I think you and everyone else should get some rest and prepare for what's coming!It looks like we may have to call on you for help again in the near future!
== Sinnoh: Dreaming in Darkness ==
* Team Galactic on the Move
Name 	Text
(Cyrus wakes up in a void) 	(Cyrus wakes up in a void)
Cyrus 	What is this place?Never-ending darkness, stretching on for eternity in a world where nothing exists...
(Darkrai appears behind Cyrus) 	(Darkrai appears behind Cyrus)
(Transition to Cyrus on the beach along with the Team Galactic commanders and grunts)	(Transition to Cyrus on the beach along with the Team Galactic commanders and grunts)
Jupiter 	Master Cyrus!
Mars 	What have you done to him?!
Saturn 	Quick, we have to do something to help!
Cyrus 	No need for concern.
Mars 	M-Master Cyrus!
Cyrus 	Don't waste your time. I will never succumb to your nightmares.
(Cyrus sends out Palkia and defeats Darkrai) 	(Cyrus sends out Palkia and defeats Darkrai)
Cyrus 	Your power is mine now.
Saturn 	Splendid, Master Cyrus! You've made that Pokémon submit to you!Master Cyrus, what would you like to do next?
Cyrus 	Hmm...... ... ...This Darkrai is a Mythical Pokémon.It sends others into a deep slumber and shows them nightmares.And now, it's under my command.Combined with the strength you all lend me, we can now create the ideal world we've always dreamed of!
Team Galactic Grunt (1) 	Yeaaaaah!
Team Galactic Grunt (2) 	Team Galactic is the best! Long live Master Cyrus!
Cyrus 	In order to carry out our plans, I'm thinking of using sync stones.
Mars 	Sync stones? What're those?
Cyrus 	They are stones that allow sync pairs to use tremendous power.We must learn more about these stones—and about the sygna suit outfits that certain sync pairs seem to favor.That said, I have no intent of relying on a connection between hearts.Instead, we will prove that technology is capable of drawing out the full power of these sync stones!
Mars 	Yes, sir!
Cyrus 	In that nightmare Darkrai showed me...There was a world of solitude—of never-ending darkness.A world without spirit...devoid of joy or despair.That is the ideal world I’ve been searching for.
(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab) 	(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab)
Professor Bellis 	I see we're all here. Let's get started, then!I received some intel that the International Police have now started their investigation on Pasio.According to their report, Team Rocket isn't the only group active on Pasio—Team Galactic is now on the move, too!
Lillie 	Team Galactic?
Barry 	They're a group of baddies from the Sinnoh region!
Lucas 	They said they wanted to create a new world... But they tried to steal Pokémon and Professor Rowan's research!They caused all sorts of trouble for us!
Dawn 	Maybe we should let Cynthia know about this, too.
Lucas 	Good idea! I'd feel better with her helping us out.
Barry 	OK! Just you wait, Team Galactic!You won't get away with your dirty deeds as long as I'm around!
(Barry leaves) 	(Barry leaves)
Lucas 	Oh, there he goes again...
Dawn 	Guess it's up to us to find Cynthia, then!
Lillie 	We'll stay here and protect Professor Bellis!
Paulo 	If anything happens, let us know. We can help you out if things get dicey.
Dawn 	Thanks! We're on it!
(Transition to Cynthia at the ruins) 	(Transition to Cynthia at the ruins)
Cynthia 	Did you find anything that interests you, Giratina?You sure seem interested in something.I wonder if that's how people see me when I'm working, too.
(Dawn and Lucas appear) 	(Dawn and Lucas appear)
Dawn 	There you are, Cynthia! I thought you might be here!
Lucas 	Are you checking out the ruins again today?
Cynthia 	I sure am. Giratina seemed interested in them, too.
Lucas 	But...the ruins on Pasio are just replicas of ruins from other regions, aren't they?
Cynthia 	They are. But Legendary Pokémon seem to have been appearing here.As an archaeologist, I'm always curious about the authenticity of ruins—and what kind of history they have.But I think Giratina's more interested in the traces of other Pokémon that came here.
Dawn 	I see... Maybe it kept seeing you surveying these ruins and wanted to copy you!
Cynthia 	*chuckle* That's another valid theory!Either way, I can sense that Giratina's own heart has led it here to see these ruins for reasons that are different from mine.Oh. What's wrong, Giratina? Did you find something?
(Dialga appears) 	(Dialga appears)
Dawn 	Dialga?! What's it doing here?
Cynthia 	Cyrus had Palkia with him before...Perhaps he's also brought Dialga here to Pasio, too?
Dawn 	I don't see anyone else here, though.
Lucas 	Weird...
(Dialga disappears) 	(Dialga disappears)
Lucas 	I wonder if it was trying to tell us something...
Cynthia 	It didn't seem aggressive, so I don't think it was Cyrus's Pokémon.
Lucas 	Well, we're still not sure about that.
Dawn 	Actually, we've heard that Team Galactic is resuming its operations on Pasio!What if that just now was a warning from Team Galactic?
Cynthia 	Team Galactic, huh.
Dawn 	Will you help us stop them?
Cynthia 	Of course. You have my help.
Dawn 	Awesome! Thank you, Cynthia!
Cynthia 	Cyrus... If you're up to your old tricks again, I'll have no choice but to stop you.Is there no hope of you changing in this world we share?
(Transition to an Ace Trainer in the mountain) 	(Transition to an Ace Trainer in the mountain)
??? 	Phew!
(Looker removes his disguise) 	(Looker removes his disguise)
??? 	Next up is the Team Galactic hideout!
(Looker disguises as a Team Galactic grunt) 	(Looker disguises as a Team Galactic grunt)
??? 	I won’t let 'em get away.
* The Darkest Nightmare
Name 	Text
(Brock and Erika confront Team Galactic grunts amid Trainers trapped in a nightmare)	(Brock and Erika confront Team Galactic grunts amid Trainers trapped in a nightmare)
Erika 	We won't let you get away with this anymore!
Team Galactic Grunt 	Ugh! These Trainers might be trouble!
Jupiter 	Hmph. So that's what those so-called sygna suits look like?
(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn appear) 	(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn appear)
Brock 	Who are you people?
Mars 	Oh, us? We're the three commanders of Team Galactic!
Saturn 	We'll crush anyone who even tries to get in our way!
(Brock and Erika battle and defeat Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn) 	(Brock and Erika battle and defeat Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn)
Jupiter 	Hmph. You got us. You're pretty strong.
Barry 	There they are! Team Galactic!
(Barry appears) 	(Barry appears)
Jupiter 	Oh, I remember you, kid. You're that brat I beat at Lake Acuity.I hope you're not still so laughably weak.
Mars 	Whatever. We don't have to waste our time with you right now.
(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn leave) 	(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn leave)
Barry 	Hey! Come back here!
??? 	Dar...Dark...is...
Barry 	... ... ...?! What's going on here?
Hiker 	Ugh... N-no...
Erika 	This man seems to be having a terrible nightmare...
Barry 	Really? But why?
Hiker 	... ... ... Bwah!
Erika 	Thank goodness—you're awake.
Brock 	What happened here?
Hiker 	I-I don't really remember...Before I knew it, I was dreaming...and walking around in this never-ending darkness...No matter how far I went, it was pitch-black as far as I could see!Waaaaaaaaaah!
Erika 	It's OK. Please calm down!
Brock 	We should investigate this phenomenon to figure out what's happening.
Barry 	Could you tell Dawn and the others?I'm gonna follow Team Galactic before they get away!
(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab) 	(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab)
Cynthia 	So people are seeing mysterious nightmares. Thanks for letting me know.
Dawn 	I think I might know what's causing that.Something like this happened before in Canalave City.
Lucas 	Professor Rowan told me about a Mythical Pokémon called Darkrai that lives in the Sinnoh region.Apparently, it can make people and Pokémon experience horrific nightmares.
Dawn 	Team Galactic might be using Darkrai to make everyone have those nightmares!
Paulo 	Which means Team Galactic is misusing this Pokémon and its power?
Lillie 	What an awful thing to do!
Dawn 	I know. We have to stop them before they do even more damage!
Cynthia 	Agreed. We can't let them abuse Pokémon like that.That said...
Dawn 	Hm? What's wrong, Cynthia?
Cynthia 	I still believe Cyrus can change his ways here on Pasio.If we want to stop Team Galactic, brute force won't cut it. We have to change their mindset and ideas.
Paulo 	... ... ...
Dawn 	Understood! That's probably the best course of action, if we can do it.
Cynthia 	Thank you, Dawn.
Professor Bellis 	Hey, everyone! I just received more intel from the International Police!They've found Team Galactic's hideout!And I hear Barry is also on his way there, too!
Cynthia 	I see. Then I suppose it's time for a showdown.
Dawn 	Yeah! Let's go and stop Team Galactic!
(Transition to Cynthia, Dawn, and Lucas meeting Barry at the hideout) 	(Transition to Cynthia, Dawn, and Lucas meeting Barry at the hideout)
Cynthia 	Sorry, but do you mind if we split up here?I think it'll be more efficient to scope out the enemy separately than as a group.
Lucas 	Huh? But...
Dawn 	OK! I trust your judgment, Cynthia!
Cynthia 	Thank you.
Lucas 	Be careful out there, Cynthia!
Cynthia 	You too. Good luck!
(Cynthia leaves) 	(Cynthia leaves)
Dawn 	So, what's our plan for getting into the hideout?
Barry 	Well, obviously we just gotta barge in through the front door, right?
Dawn 	Yeah. If we draw all the attention to us, I bet that would make things easier on Cynthia, too.Ready to cut loose?
Barry 	Haha! I'm glad you're on board!Let's do this! Ready or not, here we come!
(Transition to the trio confronting Team Galactic grunts in the hideout) 	(Transition to the trio confronting Team Galactic grunts in the hideout)
Team Galactic Grunt (1) 	I heard that some brats were making a fuss right in our hideout.We'll get rid of you for Master Cyrus!
Dawn 	Wait! Do you even know what he's trying to do?
Team Galactic Grunt (1) 	Heh. What a question.
Team Galactic Grunt (2) 	Master Cyrus is trying to change the world for the better! For all of us!
Barry 	Wake up, would you?! That's not even close to the truth!
Dawn 	If he carries out his plan, you might get erased from this world, you know!
Team Galactic Grunt (1) 	Save your breath. Our master's methods are beyond reproach!
Team Galactic Grunt (2) 	There's no way anything wrong will happen if we stick with Master Cyrus!
Lucas 	It's no good. We're not getting through to them.
Dawn 	Are we not going to be able to solve this by reasoning with them?
Team Galactic Grunt (1) 	Get 'em! Everyone attack!
??? 	Go! Croagunk!
(Looker disguised as a Team Galactic grunt battles the other grunts) 	(Looker disguised as a Team Galactic grunt battles the other grunts)
Team Galactic Grunt (1) 	Whoa, what?! What just happened?!
* The Galactic Hideout
Name 	Text
Dawn 	Help us out, Torterra!
(The trio defeat the Team Galactic grunts) 	(The trio defeat the Team Galactic grunts)
Team Galactic Grunt (1) 	Ugh! Let's retreat!
(The Team Galactic grunts leave) 	(The Team Galactic grunts leave)
Lucas 	Phew! That was a huge help.
Barry 	But why'd that grunt attack members of his own team?
??? 	To fool your enemies, you must first fool your allies!
(Looker removes his disguise) 	(Looker removes his disguise)
Looker 	Phew! Long time no see!
Lucas 	Ah! You’re that weird guy from Jubilife City!
Looker 	You really have a knack for saying the rudest things, you know that?
Lucas 	Sorry... I'm on edge from these battles with Team Galactic.
Dawn 	So you're who the International Police sent to investigate Pasio!
Looker 	Sure am! Glad to team up with you on an investigation again!
Team Galactic Grunt 	Hurry, we need reinforcements! Over here!
Looker 	Looks like they're calling for backup.Go on, leave this to me.
(Looker disguises as a Team Galactic grunt)	(Looker disguises as a Team Galactic grunt)
Looker 	No time to lose. Keep heading deeper into the hideout!
Dawn 	Thank you, Looker! Be careful!
Looker 	You too. Best of luck.
(Transition to Cynthia in the hideout) 	(Transition to Cynthia in the hideout)
Cynthia 	This is going off without a hitch. I guess Dawn and the others are luring the enemy their way?
Jupiter 	Hold it right there, Champion Cynthia.
(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn appear) 	(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn appear)
Saturn 	We commanders will take you on full-force! You won't be going anywhere.
Cynthia 	Oh, perfect timing. I wanted to have a little talk with you.
Mars 	Hmph! We don’t have anything to discuss with the likes of you!
Cynthia 	Is that so? Then I suppose I'll have my skill in battle speak for me.
(Cynthia battles Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn)	(Cynthia battles Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn)
Jupiter 	Ugh. This Champion is more trouble than I thought.
Cynthia 	Do you really understand what Cyrus is trying to do?
Saturn 	You think we don’t?!He's seeking more power to create a brand-new universe!
Cynthia 	And what happens after that? Has Cyrus told you what he really intends to do? Even a little bit?
Mars 	Oh, shush! As long as it's what Master Cyrus wants, we're with him every step of the way!
Cynthia 	Are you sure you don't want to know what kind of person he is, and what he's thinking?
Saturn 	What kind of person he is?
Cynthia 	It wouldn't hurt to see what he's truly trying to accomplish, right?It's not like checking that first would cause any delay in your plans.
* Cyrus's True Ambitions
Name 	Text
Lucas 	It looks like this is as far as we can go...
Dawn 	Oh!
(Cyrus appears) 	(Cyrus appears)
Cyrus 	You've been causing quite the ruckus, but that ends here.
(Dialga and Palkia appear) 	(Dialga and Palkia appear)
Cyrus 	Get them.Dialga...you dare to defy me?If you shun my ideals, you're useless to me.Destroy it, Palkia.
(Palkia attacks Dialga) 	(Palkia attacks Dialga)
Lucas 	Stop it!
Cyrus 	... ... ...
Lucas 	What is this ideal world of yours, anyway?After all that hurt you caused the people and Pokémon of Sinnoh, that's your plan?You're just gonna use everyone, then throw them away when they're not useful to you anymore? Is that the ideal world you want?
Cyrus 	That is what it means to think efficiently.An incomplete spirit will only get in the way of making the right choices.
(Flashback to New World Dilemma) 	(Flashback to New World Dilemma)
Sophocles 	If we all lose our human spirit, I can't become friends with you, Cyrus!
(Flashback ends) 	(Flashback ends)
Cyrus 	Human spirit is the cause of our suffering, worries, and mistakes!I must fix this twisted world!This world must be rid of incomplete spirit—and become one where feelings such as joy, anger, and despair no longer exist!All human spirit must be erased! No exceptions!
(Transition to the Lab where Cheryl, Elesa, Lillie, Paulo, Sophocles, Professor Bellis, and the player listen to Cyrus's speech)	(Transition to the Lab where Cheryl, Elesa, Lillie, Paulo, Sophocles, Professor Bellis, and the player listen to Cyrus's speech)
Cyrus 	All human spirit must be erased! No exceptions!
Paulo 	We make mistakes...because of our human spirit?
Cheryl 	... ... ...
Sophocles 	Cyrus...
(Transition to the hideout) 	(Transition to the hideout)
Mars 	Master Cyrus...
Cynthia 	This is the world your boss Cyrus is really trying to achieve.
Saturn 	But...
Cynthia 	If you have any feelings—the human spirit that Cyrus is talking about—within you...then I think it might be worth reconsidering a few things. Even if it's just a little bit.That's all I had to say. I'll be on my way now.
(Cynthia leaves) 	(Cynthia leaves)
Mars 	We followed Master Cyrus because we were drawn to his vision of that wonderful new galaxy he spoke of...
Jupiter 	Does this mean we were kept in the dark about his true ideals?
Saturn 	This loyalty we feel for him... Is that something he finds worthless, too?
* Together in Spirit
Name 	Text
(Cyrus defeats the trio) 	(Cyrus defeats the trio)
Dawn 	Our Pokémon!
Lucas 	No... I won't let you!
Dawn 	Lucas, come back! It's dangerous!
Cyrus 	She's right. There is no reason for you to protect Dialga.
Lucas 	No way! I'm not like you!I'll keep battling to the very end if it's to help a Pokémon!
(A light flashes) 	(A light flashes)
Lucas 	... ... ...?! What's this?
Dawn 	Lucas's sync stone is reacting to his feelings of wanting to save Dialga?
Barry 	Seriously? Lucas is gonna be partners with a Legendary Pokémon?!
Lucas 	You...you want to lend us your power, don't you.Got it! Then let's do this, Dialga!
(Lucas uses his sync move and defeats Palkia) 	(Lucas uses his sync move and defeats Palkia)
Cyrus 	So, Dialga... You've chosen human spirit, have you?Fine. You can have that Pokémon.That saves me the trouble of disposing of it.
Lucas 	You're saying that again?!
Cyrus 	Soon enough, you won't have to feel that anger anymore.
(Darkrai appears and disappears with Cyrus) 	(Darkrai appears and disappears with Cyrus)
Dawn 	What was that Pokémon?And just now...
(Cynthia and Looker appear) 	(Cynthia and Looker appear)
Looker 	! Could you come with me?!
(Transition to the group finding Team Galactic grunts in a nightmare)	(Transition to the group finding Team Galactic grunts in a nightmare)
Dawn 	What in the...
Team Galactic Grunt 	Urgh...ugh...
Barry 	This is the same as what I saw earlier!
Lucas 	Wait. Does that mean this was all caused by that Mythical Pokémon?
Saturn 	Precisely.
Saturn 	These people were used in experiments to test Darkrai’s power.
A few days later... 	A few days later...
(Professor Bellis's Lab) 	(Professor Bellis's Lab)
Cynthia 	Ever since that incident, it seems Cyrus has been putting his plans into action.Sync pairs all over Pasio are falling asleep and having terrible nightmares... And they're not waking up.
Looker 	We're making sure the affected sync pairs are getting treated at the Pokémon Center.
Lillie 	I'm so worried...When I think about what would happen if my family were ever affected...
Dawn 	Hey, everyone! Good news! We were able to wake up all the sync pairs that were asleep because of Darkrai!
Looker 	What?! Really?!
Cynthia 	That's fantastic, Dawn! How'd you do that?
Dawn 	Together with Cresselia and her power!
(Dawn sends out Cresselia) 	(Dawn sends out Cresselia)
Dawn 	As long as we work together, we can help everyone!No matter what kind of nightmares everyone is having, we'll make things all right again!'Cause we're here to protect them all!
* The Nightmare Spreads
Name 	Text
(Cyrus appears in a void with his sygna suit) 	(Cyrus appears in a void with his sygna suit)
Cyrus 	I see nothing...Feel nothing...There is nothing but me within the chill of darkness...At long last, I've found the ideal world I seek.A perfect, complete world where no one can be led astray by their incomplete human spirit...
(Professor Bellis's Lab) 	(Professor Bellis's Lab)
Dawn 	Sorry to keep you waiting! How do you like my sygna suit?
Lucas 	It looks great on you, Dawn! And it matches Cresselia, too!
Barry 	Yeah, you look super cool—like a hero!
Dawn 	Really? A hero? That IS cool!I hope I can be just like all those heroes out there and help everyone out!Though, there is more to it than that...
Cynthia 	Sygna suits help you feel more connected to your partner Pokémon, don't they?
Dawn 	Yup!
Cynthia 	I've made a commitment to face Cyrus again.This outfit represents that conviction.Though originally, it started off as a way to help me forge a stronger bond with Giratina.
Lucas 	When I battled Cyrus...he seemed sad, somehow.It's awful that he abandoned Dialga... But if there's any way we can make him understand, I'm on board!
Cynthia 	Agreed. Cyrus's goal is to create a complete world...so eliminating people and Pokémon isn't necessarily his true ambition.I think there's a chance that, deep down, he still has a heart that cares.And I still believe he can change.
??? 	H-hey... Everyone...
(Professor Sycamore appears trapped in a nightmare) 	(Professor Sycamore appears trapped in a nightmare)
Cynthia 	Professor Sycamore! What happened to you?!
Professor Sycamore 	Be careful... Darkrai's nightmare... It's taken over...
Professor Bellis 	Darkrai?!
Professor Sycamore 	It's swallowing up...all...of Pasio...... ... ...
Dawn 	Professor Sycamore!
Cynthia 	It's OK. He's just asleep.
Dawn 	Thank goodness...But wait! If he's asleep, that's bad!
Cynthia 	He mentioned Darkrai and nightmares, didn't he.Could it be...?
(Transition to the group finding other Trainers trapped in a nightmare in town)	(Transition to the group finding other Trainers trapped in a nightmare in town)
Barry 	H-hey! I thought we woke everyone up with Cresselia's power!
Lucas 	Is Darkrai getting so strong that it's overpowering Cresselia?Cyrus and Team Galactic must've done something to it!
Dawn 	Oh no... This is bad!
Cynthia 	At this rate we may fall asleep, even with Cresselia nearby to protect us.Be strong, everyone! If we aren't, we'll all get sucked into Darkrai's nightmare!
* Galactic Alliance
Name 	Text
(Professor Bellis's Lab) 	(Professor Bellis's Lab)
Dawn 	Everyone fell asleep again...I wonder what Cyrus is trying to accomplish by using Darkrai's power.
Cynthia 	Cyrus's vision is to create a world devoid of human spirit...Therefore, he must be doing this because Darkrai's nightmare is close to his ideal world.
Barry 	You're kidding, right? You mean he actually wants these nightmares?!
Lucas 	If Darkrai's nightmare is Cyrus's ideal world...Then it's possible he's also asleep, right?
Cynthia 	Yes indeed.Falling deeper into the nightmare may be allowing him to forge a deeper bond with Darkrai.Cyrus could be in that nightmare, resonating with Darkrai... All while strengthening their bond.
Dawn 	Unbelievable! But we know what eventually happens to those who fall into Darkrai’s nightmare...
Barry 	Yikes! We have to find him—quick!
Lucas 	We don't have enough info on his whereabouts... What should we do?
??? 	Why don't you let us in on this operation?
(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn appear) 	(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn appear)
Barry 	Team Galactic!
Saturn 	We'd also like to find our boss.
Mars 	Don't get the wrong idea. We're only helping you because your goals happen to align with ours.
Barry 	After all the bad things you've done, you're really willing to help us out?
Jupiter 	We're not playing around. We'll do anything to get our boss back.
Dawn 	... ... ...OK. I believe you.
Lucas 	What?! Really, Dawn?You sure we should team up with Team Galactic?
Dawn 	Uh-huh. Everyone worries about the people they care about. It has nothing to do with good or evil.
Cynthia 	I'm with you, Dawn. We'll need their help if we want Cyrus to change.I believe that you all care deeply for Cyrus.
Saturn 	Thank you. You have our full cooperation.
Cynthia 	However, you need to follow our rules.No straying from the group. You'll stay with at least one of us while we're out and about.
Mars 	Hmph. So you wanna babysit us, huh? Go right ahead.
Professor Bellis 	Urgh...
Barry 	Professor?!
Professor Bellis 	I'm suddenly feeling...a little...sleepy...
Lucas 	You can't go to sleep, Professor! You'll fall right into Darkrai’s nightmare!
Professor Bellis 	Sorry... Can't...stay awake...I know...you can do it... I...believe...... ... ...
Dawn 	Professor Bellis...
Cynthia 	Let's go. We have to find Cyrus—for the professor's sake, too!
(Transition to Barry and Jupiter at the glaciers)	(Transition to Barry and Jupiter at the glaciers)
Jupiter 	Ugh...it's so cold, even Skuntank's tail is frozen upside down!
Barry 	Wasn't its tail like that already? Don't just make things up!
Jupiter 	Sheesh, I was just trying to be nice and make some conversation.Why'd I have to partner up with you, anyway? Putting us together... It's like they're asking for a fight to happen.
Barry 	What, you wanna battle?!
Jupiter 	Of course not. Master Cyrus comes first right now.Also...even if we did battle, I'm not sure I'd be able to beat you again.I can tell you've gotten stronger.
Barry 	Oh... Well, that's nice of you to say.Y'know, after I lost to you...I had this feeling that I had to get stronger. But it wasn't because I was worried about winning or losing. You know what I mean?You get it, right? Since you're the same.After all, you're fighting really hard for someone you believe in now.When you put things on the line for someone else and not just yourself, that's what makes you super strong.
Jupiter 	Is that so?Then let's hurry up and find Master Cyrus.After that, we can have a rematch to see which of us has gotten stronger.
Barry 	Yeah! Totally!
* Intertwined Pasts
Name 	Text
(Lucas and Mars at the ruins) 	(Lucas and Mars at the ruins)
Lucas 	It's pretty weird, working together with someone from Team Galactic.
Mars 	Hmph. Right back at ya, kid. You've got some nerve—Oh, never mind. We're cooperating now.
Lucas 	You must really care about Cyrus, huh?
Mars 	Oh, shut it. It's none of your business!Of course I care. We're only teaming up with you so we can find him.Once we're done with this, I'd be happy to take you down a few notches like before.
Lucas 	Like before? You mean that time we battled at Lake Verity? I'll definitely win this time!
Mars 	Hmph. Like I'd lose to a goody-goody couple like you and that little friend of yours.
Lucas 	Wh-what? Dawn and I aren't a couple!I mean...I know I rely on her a lot... Too much, really...But that's why I want to win even when she's not here!Because then I can be proud that I won on my own!
Mars 	Oh? So you're a couple, but it's a little complicated, huh.
Lucas 	I-I just said, we're not a couple!
Mars 	Whatever. Either way, let's have another battle once we've found Master Cyrus.I'll show you again just how amazing Team Galactic can be!
(Transition to Dawn and Saturn in the forest) 	(Transition to Dawn and Saturn in the forest)
Dawn 	Hm... Where should we start looking?
(Saturn sends out his Toxicroak) 	(Saturn sends out his Toxicroak)
Dawn 	What are you doing?
Saturn 	You're able to stay calm, even when I'm about to betray you?
Dawn 	Betray me? Are you sure about that?I didn't sense any ill will from you or your Toxicroak.
Saturn 	Hmph. So that's what you think?I'll admit, we weren't actually harboring any ill will toward you.I simply wanted to battle you.
Dawn 	Why?
Saturn 	Because when we fought back in Sinnoh, I couldn't defeat you.In terms of skill, you may be on par with our boss.Perhaps it's my curiosity as a Trainer that makes me wonder what the secret to your power is.But what was I thinking, when our boss is facing a crisis?
Dawn 	I don’t mind.Cyrus is important to you. I get that. But you have to take care of yourself just as much.You can't just keep pushing your own feelings aside for everyone else.Barry and Lucas are my precious friends...But I think it's great that we can tell each other what we want to do, even if it's a little selfish or it leads to an argument.If you don't do that, you can't let your friends know when they're doing something wrong.
Saturn 	Master Cyrus...doing something wrong?
Dawn 	Because...a lot can happen in life, you know?And I'd be more than happy to share my secret to getting stronger!
Saturn 	What?
Dawn 	After all, we're on Pasio—a place where sync pairs are free to battle and form as many connections with others as they want!Got it?
Saturn 	Hmph. Yeah, I think so.Very well. Once we've successfully extricated Master Cyrus from this mess, I'll have you tell me everything about your little secret.
(Dawn and Saturn find a sleeping Team Galactic grunt)	(Dawn and Saturn find a sleeping Team Galactic grunt)
Dawn 	Oh! Look at that!
* The Time of Awakening
Name 	Text
(Professor Bellis's Lab) 	(Professor Bellis's Lab)
Team Galactic Grunt 	Zzzzz! Zzzzz! Zzzzz...
Cynthia 	What's up with this grunt?
Dawn 	We found him sleeping right in the middle of the road, so we brought him back with us...
Team Galactic Grunt 	ZZZZZ! ZZZZZ!
Mars 	Snoring so loud... He's enjoying his little nap, isn't he.
Lucas 	Huh... Enjoying?Hey! This grunt doesn't seem to be having any nightmares!
Dawn 	What?!
Saturn 	Sheesh. I can't believe he's sleeping on the job. Wake up, you!
(Saturn hits the grunt) 	(Saturn hits the grunt)
Team Galactic Grunt 	Urgh. Morning already? I'd like a cup of Tapu Cocoa, please...
Saturn 	H-how dare you show such laziness!
Jupiter 	Where is your pride as a member of Team Galactic?
Team Galactic Grunt 	Huh? Oh, you people...Ah! Whoops!
(Looker removes his disguise) 	(Looker removes his disguise)
Dawn 	Looker?!
Looker 	In the flesh! I was wearing a Team Galactic disguise, but that was just a means to snoop around!My code name, it is Looker! I'm a middle-aged looker, so to speak, working for the International Police!
Cynthia 	Why were you dressed like Team Galactic?
Looker 	I was looking for Cyrus!All these members of Team Galactic are operating without a boss to keep them in line, so I was gathering all sorts of information from them!And, by piecing together all those vague bits of information, I've figured out where he is!
Saturn 	What?! Tell us what you know, immediately!
Looker 	OK, listen up...
(Transition to the cave) 	(Transition to the cave)
Dawn 	According to Looker, Cyrus should be in this cave.
Barry 	Yeah. But Looker must've been tired, because he went right back to sleep after telling us!
Cynthia 	From here on out, it's up to us.I'm counting on you, too, Sophocles.
Sophocles 	Sure! I know we can get Cyrus to understand us if we can talk to him!
(Darkrai appears) 	(Darkrai appears)
Jupiter 	Darkrai?! That must mean Cyrus really is here!
Barry 	Uh-oh... I'm getting kinda...sleepy...
Lucas 	Oh no! We got too close to Darkrai!N-no... I can't...keep my eyes open...Dawn...hurry... Use Cresselia's power...
Dawn 	No, let's go into the nightmare!
Sophocles 	What?!
Dawn 	If Cyrus is already in Darkrai's nightmare...then I think we have to go to sleep, too.
Cynthia 	I see. Let's go for it, then.
Mars 	Bring it on! We'll do it for Master Cyrus!
Sophocles 	Y-yeah! I can do it, too!
Dawn 	I'll see you soon...in our dreams...
(Transition to inside the nightmare) 	(Transition to inside the nightmare)
Dawn 	It's so dark...and cold...Is this Darkrai's nightmare? The one Cyrus is experiencing?I feel like I've lost something precious to me...If I knew I'd feel like this, I never would've come here...
(Cresselia appears) 	(Cresselia appears)
Dawn 	Cresselia! You found me!Thanks. I'm not lonely anymore.I know I have friends who care about me!Come on! Let's find Cyrus!
(Cyrus appears) 	(Cyrus appears)
Dawn 	There he is!Hey! You have to wake up! Everyone's waiting for you!
(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn appear) 	(Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn appear)
Mars 	Master Cyrus! Please, wake up!
Jupiter 	Without you, we...we...
Saturn 	Your ideals—your new galaxy! I'm sure this isn't what you wanted!
(Barry, Cynthia, Lucas, and Sophocles appear)	(Barry, Cynthia, Lucas, and Sophocles appear)
Sophocles 	I wanna talk with you more, Cyrus!Maybe we won't be able to understand everything about each other...But how will we know if we haven't even tried yet?!
Cynthia 	Cyrus, are you listening?There are people here who need you!Stop running away into these nightmares, and open your eyes!
* A Mission to Complete
Name 	Text
(The group wakes up in the cave) 	(The group wakes up in the cave)
Cynthia 	Ngh... Where are we?
Barry 	Hey, we're back! Sheesh, that place was so boring, I don't think I could stand another second of it!
??? 	You dare to meddle in my affairs?
(Cyrus appears) 	(Cyrus appears)
Sophocles 	Cyrus!
Saturn 	Boss!
Jupiter 	You're awake! Thank goodness—
Cyrus 	Silence.Why doesn't anyone understand my ideals?
Cynthia 	How could we?That chilling, dark place? How could anyone like a world so vast yet suffocating?
Cyrus 	I suppose we'll never see eye to eye.
(Cyrus sends out Darkrai and Palkia, Cynthia sends out Giratina, Dawn sends out Cresselia, Lucas sends out Dialga)	(Cyrus sends out Darkrai and Palkia, Cynthia sends out Giratina, Dawn sends out Cresselia, Lucas sends out Dialga)
Cyrus 	Dialga.
Lucas 	Yeah! Dialga's my precious partner Pokémon!
Cyrus 	Connections and bonds between hearts end here. I'll eliminate them all!
(Cynthia, Dawn, and Lucas battle and defeat Cyrus) 	(Cynthia, Dawn, and Lucas battle and defeat Cyrus)
Cyrus 	Why?! How could I lose yet again?!
Lucas 	Because I can rely on my friend, Dialga!
Cyrus 	Your...friend?
Dawn 	We were able to get out of that nightmare thanks to the connections that bring us together!There are people who need us... Who are waiting for us!We can't stay cooped up and asleep in a nightmare like that forever!I know you feel the same!
Cyrus 	You are unstable, incomplete beings...You're nothing but pawns.
Jupiter 	Yes, sir. That's true.But that doesn't give us a reason to leave your side!
Cyrus 	What?
Mars 	For you, we will do anything...even if it means we're just pawns or tools for you to use!
Saturn 	It's true that we didn't understand your real ambitions.But that's OK because we trust you! We believe in you and the new world you strive to create!If we lose our feelings...our loyalty to you...then we won't be able to stay by your side and help you do that!
Mars 	Please, sir! Reconsider!
Cynthia 	You're not wrong when you say human spirit is incomplete.And yes, being incomplete means we experience feelings like hurt and pain.But the reason why you feel hurt is because you have something precious to you.Perhaps even a Pokémon that you've forged a bond with a while back.
Cyrus 	... ... ...Connections between hearts... These bonds you speak of... I admit they can prove to be useful.However, you remain unaware of the tragic events that unfold because of them.I will find another way—a way in which we can avoid that suffering.Perhaps completing the human spirit is one way to accomplish that.With a complete spirit, there would be no tragedy and no mistakes.
Sophocles 	Cyrus!
Cyrus 	Saturn.Jupiter.Mars.As before, you are still nothing more than pawns and tools to accomplish what I need.If you're fine with that, you may come with me.
Saturn 	Yes, sir!
Cyrus 	I’ll be on my way.And you, boy from Sinnoh...Take care of Dialga.
(Cyrus, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn disappear) 	(Cyrus, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn disappear)
(Transition to Giovanni) 	(Transition to Giovanni)
??? 	Hm... Loyal subordinates?
(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab) 	(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab)
Professor Bellis 	! Everyone on Pasio is awake now, thanks to you!
Barry 	Awesome! I'm glad everyone's OK!
Dawn 	I hope it's because Cyrus has begun to understand how important feelings are.
Lucas 	Yeah. He even seemed concerned about Dialga a bit, in the end!He's gonna change—I'm sure of it!
Cynthia 	I felt an immeasurable amount of despair from him in Darkrai’s nightmare...But despite that, he's trying to take a step in the right direction.It's because he has people he cares about.
Professor Bellis 	Seems we should keep an eye on him, just in case.That said, you all did a marvelous job!
Dawn 	Thanks!I hope I can have another battle with Team Galactic someday...Not as enemies, but as rivals!
== Johto: Team Rocket's Revival ==
* Resuming Operations
Name 	Text
(Flashback to Red Dyanmaxing his Snorlax in Team Rocket Returns)	(Flashback to Red Dyanmaxing his Snorlax in Team Rocket Returns)
(Team Rocket hideout) 	(Team Rocket hideout)
Giovanni 	Dynamax...Without a doubt, it is a tremendous power, strong enough to topple anything in its path.This island certainly continues to intrigue me.
(The Team Rocket Executives appear) 	(The Team Rocket Executives appear)
Archer 	Boss! The executives of Team Rocket are all present and accounted for!
Ariana 	It's an honor to be at your service again, sir!
Proton 	Your wish is our command. Just say the word.
Petrel 	You're looking sharp as ever, boss!
Giovanni 	So you all made it here.I'm sure you're aware of our situation. We're going to launch an operation to take control of the entire island of Pasio.In order to do that, we need more strength... A new kind of power, in fact.Get ready. I have much work for you to do.
Archer 	Yes, sir!
Giovanni 	First, I have something I need to finish.Soon, all of Pasio will be under the control of Team Rocket!Fwahahaha!
(Kris, Morty, and Silver battle Lance, Karen, and Will) 	(Kris, Morty, and Silver battle Lance, Karen, and Will)
Silver 	Today's the day I pay you back for all the times you've beaten me. Come on, Ho-Oh! Don't hold back!
Lance 	Sorry, but that's not going to happen just yet. Dragonite! Counter their attack!
(Battle ends) 	(Battle ends)
Lance 	Great battle. You almost had us.
Silver 	It doesn't matter. A loss is a loss.
Karen 	Still, that was really close. There were a bunch of moments where even I was worried.
Kris 	Really? I couldn't tell at all...
Will 	Well... If we let it show, we'd just be revealing to you what our weaknesses are.
Lance 	Exactly. You know, your team did an excellent job working together.It took Xatu and Umbreon working together just to deal with Feraligatr's strength...and I could hardly find an opening with that teamwork your two Ho-Oh were showing.
Morty 	Hear that, Silver? Sounds like we make a pretty decent team.
Silver 	Hmph. I'll get you back for this eventually. You'd better be ready when I come back for another rematch.
??? 	Excuse me.
(Paulo appears) 	(Paulo appears)
Silver 	Oh, it's you. What's up?
Paulo 	I'd like to ask you a question, Silver.I heard from Ethan that when you two first met, you were the kind of guy who'd do anything to get stronger.Things like...stealing other people's Pokémon.
Lance 	Paulo, maybe you shouldn't—
Silver 	Wait, Lance.Yeah, I did. What of it?
Paulo 	I was wondering why you changed your mind.You were doing things that way because you felt it would make you stronger, right?If you'd kept going down that path, don't you think you might've come out stronger for it?
Silver 	... ... ...I'm not sure.Back then, I thought that I could be the strongest Trainer as long as I had the strongest Pokémon.But even when I had the strongest Pokémon, there were still people I couldn't beat. That's why I changed.I still don't completely understand why I lost back then...But I think I'm starting to get it now.
Paulo 	Does that have to do with relying on others? Or maybe...connections?
Silver 	At the very least, a strong connection with your Pokémon is a must.That said, I hate weak Trainers who think they're big and tough as long as they're in a group.
Paulo 	I see... Thanks, Silver. Sorry for asking that out of the blue.
Silver 	Don't sweat it. It's fine.
Paulo 	(Giovanni also mentioned something about connections...)(Which means...as long as I have a connection, I can use any means necessary to get stronger?)
(A Togepi appears) 	(A Togepi appears)
Will 	Hm? Is that a Togepi?I don't see a Trainer around... Why's it all alone?
Kris 	Hold on... It looks like it's in pain.
(The Togepi Dynamaxes) 	(The Togepi Dynamaxes)
Kris 	Whoa!
Lance 	Is it...Dynamaxing?!
* On My Own
Name 	Text
Karen 	What was up with that Togepi just now? It Dynamaxed out of nowhere.And then it just scampered away right after we took it down...
Morty 	Did you see how pained it looked right after it approached us?
Kris 	I've seen something like this before.
Lance 	With Eternatus?
Kris 	Yeah. When Eternatus came to Pasio, it made a lot of other Pokémon Dynamax all of a sudden.
Morty 	Everything was really chaotic because nobody knew what was causing it!But didn’t Leon solve the problem by catching Eternatus?
Kris 	Yeah, that's what we thought. But if this is happening again, something else must be wrong.
Silver 	That Togepi looked like it was having a rough time.I think it was being forced to Dynamax even though it didn't want to.
Lance 	Hmm... Let's go to Professor Bellis’s Lab and figure out what to do next.
(A Team Rocket grunt watches from afar, Silver notices them)	(A Team Rocket grunt watches from afar, Silver notices them)
(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab) 	(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab)
Professor Bellis 	So you saw a Dynamax Pokémon?
Lance 	Yeah. Karen, Will, and Morty decided to stay there so they can keep an eye on things.
Professor Bellis 	Actually, I've already received reports of similar incidents happening.
Kris 	Really?!
Professor Bellis 	Not a lot...but they're on the rise.I already have Red and Blue on the case, as I thought we should do something soon before it gets out of hand.I'm pretty sure I know who's behind all of this, too.
Silver 	It's Team Rocket, isn't it?They were spying on us earlier.
Professor Bellis 	They've been spotted lurking around whenever a Dynamax Pokémon is reported.
Kris 	But they don't seem to have any control over those Pokémon, right?Oh, wait! So that means...
Lance 	They're just forcing the Pokémon to Dynamax?
Kris 	Yeah, that's what I was thinking!
Lance 	I once saw a Gyarados that had evolved because Team Rocket forced it...It went on a rampage and looked like it was in a lot of pain.Team Rocket doesn't care about Pokémon... They just use them as tools!I won't let them get away with this.
Silver 	... ... ...
Professor Bellis 	Where are you going, Silver?
Silver 	I'm doing this on my own.
Lance 	You don't want to come with us?
Silver 	I'm not a fan of teaming up.I don't want to be like Team Rocket. They're just a bunch of weaklings who can't do anything on their own.
(Silver leaves) 	(Silver leaves)
Lance 	What's up with him? He seemed a little on edge...Let him go. The rest of us can team up.
Kris 	Sure! But where do we even start?
Professor Bellis 	Oh, I know someone you can ask for help!She's a Pokémon Professor from Galar, home of the Dynamax phenomenon!
* The Cruelest and Scariest 
Name 	Text
(Forest) 	(Forest)
Morty 	Are we really meeting her here?
Lance 	Yeah. Professor Sonia is from the Galar region, and she's done research on the Dynamax phenomenon.That's why we'd like to ask her about what's going on, but...we're worried that Team Rocket might overhear our conversations if we meet up with her in town.
Morty 	I see. So that's why you chose such a secluded area deep in the woods.
Lance 	Exactly. Will went to fetch the professor, so there shouldn't be any risk of her getting kidnapped along the way, either.
Karen 	We also had Kris stay with Professor Bellis, so we know she'll be safe, too.
Lance 	We won't make the same mistakes we did last time. This time, we're going to finish the job.
??? 	Sorry to keep you waiting!
(Sonia and Will appear) 	(Sonia and Will appear)
Lance 	Professor Sonia!
Sonia 	We got lost a few times. It's dark around here, so everything looks the same!
Lance 	Thanks for bringing her here, Will.Did you bring the thing I asked you about, Professor?
Sonia 	Yup! I managed it somehow!This machine is something I've been working on for a while now, but since you needed it, I was able to complete it in record time!Ta-da! I call it the Dynamax Sync Pair Power Spot Detector!
Will 	What a tongue twister...
Karen 	What does it do?
Sonia 	It detects spots where Galar particles are showing increased activity.Er...in other words, it's able to find Pokémon that are on the verge of Dynamaxing!
Karen 	Oh, really? So if we go the spot showing the most activity...
Morty 	There's a good chance that's where the Team Rocket hideout is located?
Sonia 	Exactly!
Lance 	That's amazing, Professor Sonia. I can't believe you put this together in such a short amount of time.
Sonia 	Hehe! It may look a bit rough around the edges, but I can assure you, it's got pinpoint accuracy!
Lance 	OK, let's give it go, then. Where's the on switch?
??? 	You've made quite an annoying machine, I see.
Sonia 	Who's there?!
(Proton and Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(Proton and Team Rocket grunts appear)
Proton 	Our boss is busy running a grand experiment. We can't let you interfere with that.I am Proton, an executive of Team Rocket. I won't let you flip that switch!
Team Rocket Grunt 	Oh my gosh, Proton! You're sooo cool!
Morty 	I guess you were followed, Professor.
Sonia 	What? Me?
Will 	Well... I actually did notice that.
Sonia 	Really?!
Will 	But I felt it would be smarter if we dealt with it once we got back together with the group. He wasn't showing any signs of attacking at the time.
Karen 	So this mighty Team Rocket executive just tailed you instead of facing you head on in battle? How spineless.
Team Rocket Grunt 	Excuse me, what'd you just say?! You'll be sorry once Proton gets serious and takes you out in a second!We'll beat you to the ground and send you home in tears!
Lance 	Sorry, but we're in a hurry.I'll have to ask you to leave!
(Karen, Lance, and Will battle and defeat Proton and the Team Rocket grunts)	(Karen, Lance, and Will battle and defeat Proton and the Team Rocket grunts)
Proton 	Hmph! Whatever, I still bought us some time.I don't expect you to understand the grand mission our boss is going to accomplish, anyway.
(Proton and Team Rocket grunts leave) 	(Proton and Team Rocket grunts leave)
Morty 	Proton's a Team Rocket executive...and he wasn't just all talk.
Karen 	Yeah. Team Rocket is definitely getting stronger again.
Will 	They're a dangerous bunch. I'll stay with Professor Sonia for extra protection, just in case.
Lance 	OK. Then the rest of us should find their hideout before it's too late!
* Infiltrate the Rocket Hideout
Name 	Text
(Glaciers) 	(Glaciers)
Karen 	The hideout is here, of all places?
Lance 	According to the machine, yeah.
Morty 	I wonder if Silver's here already...
Lance 	He might've already infiltrated the hideout.I told him what we know. Let's let him decide how he wants to go about it.
(Transition to Silver in the Team Rocket hideout, Giovanni and Team Rocket grunts appear)	(Transition to Silver in the Team Rocket hideout, Giovanni and Team Rocket grunts appear)
??? 	Mwahahaha! We've been waiting for you.I must say, I'm a bit surprised you barged in here all on your own.
Silver 	... ... ...
Giovanni 	Are you brave or just reckless? I'll put that to the test.You shall face Giovanni, the greatest Trainer!
(Silver battles and defeats Giovanni) 	(Silver battles and defeats Giovanni)
Giovanni 	Ha! That was a truly intense fight! You have won!I have little choice, it seems. I will relinquish Pasio for now.But Team Rocket will never fall!<Br>Never forget that all Pokémon exist for Team Rocket!
Silver 	You're not fooling anyone. Show's over.
Giovanni 	What?!
Silver 	You're Petrel, the Team Rocket executive. Spill it—where's Giovanni?
Giovanni 	Heh heh heh...Wahahaha! I guess my cover is blown!
Petrel 	My disguise was perfect! You get props for seeing through it.But my losing to you won't change a thing!That door is locked shut!You can try all you like, but it won't open unless I say the password. It only reacts to my voice!
Silver 	Tsk!
Petrel 	Shhh, Honchkrow. Don't say the password this time, OK?If you keep quiet, I'll give you a shiny toy ring!Oh, I forgot—I guess you only liked shiny things
when you were still a Murkrow, huh.Look at you now, all big and strong... It's makin' me tear up!Face it, kid... You've hit a dead end. You're not going anywhere!Mwahahaha! Hail Giovanni!Oops! Aw, man! I got so excited, I accidentally shouted out the password!''
Silver 	You really don't know when to stop talking.
Petrel 	No turnin' back now! I'll stop you before you get to the boss, no matter what it takes!
(More Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(More Team Rocket grunts appear)
Silver 	In the end, you're still resorting to outnumbering your opponent? This is why I hate you guys.But...if I waste my time on this, Lance and the others might get to Giovanni first.
??? 	Fwahahaha!
Team Rocket Grunt 	Wh-where's that laugh coming from?Gah!How long have you been here?!
(Koga and Janine appear) 	(Koga and Janine appear)
Koga 	Silver! We're here to help. You can go on ahead!
Janine 	My father and I will take care of everyone here! Let's help each other out!
Silver 	I don't need help from anyone! Stop interfering!
Koga 	You're the one who's going to take down Giovanni, aren't you? Do you really have the time to waste here?
Silver 	... ... ...Hmph... Fine!
(Silver leaves) 	(Silver leaves)
Janine 	OK, prepare yourselves!
Petrel 	What?! This can't be!Oh, wait. I dropped the Giovanni disguise already, didn't I.Darn. I guess the best I can do is stop the two of you, then!
Koga 	Heh. You think we’ll just let you do that?Prepare to fall victim to our intricate style and sinister techniques! Our bond as a family will prevail!
(Transition to Karen, Lance, and Morty cornering Archer and Ariana) 	(Transition to Karen, Lance, and Morty cornering Archer and Ariana)
Lance 	We've got you cornered now.Why don't you put an end to this evil nonsense of forcing Pokémon to Dynamax.
Ariana 	Heh. Cornered, you say?
Archer 	I'm afraid you're just a tad too late for that line.
Lance 	What?!
(Giovanni appears in his sygna suit) 	(Giovanni appears in his sygna suit)
Lance 	Giovanni...
Giovanni 	Welcome to my hideout, Champion.*chuckle*
* One or Many
Name 	Text
Giovanni 	You certainly took your time.You've given me enough time to complete my objective.
Lance 	Your objective?
Ariana 	Bit slow on the uptake, aren't you. We're talking about Dynamax sync pairs!
Lance 	What? You became a Dynamax sync pair?
Giovanni 	Indeed. We're different from those other Pokémon that were Dynamaxing spontaneously all over Pasio.Now I have a Pokémon that will Dynamax on command!
Archer 	We conducted some experiments of our own based on Professor Bellis's research materials, and now we have the results!
Giovanni 	I took some inspiration from the sync pairs on Pasio who wear sygna suits as well.They're fascinating outfits.When you wear them, you can feel a stronger connection to your partner Pokémon.
Lance 	Wait... So you found another Pokémon willing to accept the malice in your heart, just like Mewtwo did?
Giovanni 	Having trouble accepting that? See for yourself, then!Experience the power of the evil that bonds us together!Nidoking! Dynamax!
(Transition to Silver in another part of the hideout)	(Transition to Silver in another part of the hideout)
Silver 	... ... ... Wha—?! The ground is shaking!This hideout is about to collapse!
(Transition to the glaciers) 	(Transition to the glaciers)
Giovanni 	Mwahahaha! How glorious! This is the true power of a Dynamax sync pair!Such overwhelming strength! THIS is what I was trying to achieve!
Lance 	I can't believe he just destroyed his hideout with a max move...
Morty 	Mega Evolution and Dynamax together are unbelievably powerful...
(Silver appears) 	(Silver appears)
Silver 	I see you're incapable of doing anything by yourself, as always.
Lance 	Silver!
Silver 	Those Trainers took out your horde of grunts earlier, so their Pokémon were already tired.You think you can talk big after beating an opponent that's already been weakened for you?
Giovanni 	That is simply what an organization does.
Archer 	Indeed. Bringing together individuals is more efficient and allows you to wield much more power.There's no reason why we shouldn't make use of such power. Do you not understand that, child?
Silver 	Big talk for cowards who can't do anything without Giovanni around. Face it—you're just too weak to work alone.Even a child like me can see that. Why can't you?
Ariana 	How dare you say that! You have no idea what we've been through—
Giovanni 	I suppose you've gotten strong enough to back up that argument, have you?
Silver 	Of course. While you all were pretending to be friends, I was busy training.I can take care of this all by myself. This is how it should've been from the start.We'll settle this once and for all...old man!
* As Your Friend
Name 	Text
(Pokémon Center) 	(Pokémon Center)
Professor Bellis 	How was everything outside?
Jasmine 	Well...we still have no idea when the next Dynamax Pokémon will appear.
Falkner 	We've got Gym Leaders spread out and waiting just in case we have to jump in to help.
Professor Bellis 	But we can't stop what's causing all of these problems until Lance and Silver's group takes down Giovanni.
Jasmine 	I hope they're OK... It is Giovanni we're talking about.
Falkner 	Yeah, and Silver doesn't seem to be fond of working in teams, either.
??? 	We'll check on them!
(Ethan, Kris, and Lyra appear in their sygna suits) 	(Ethan, Kris, and Lyra appear in their sygna suits)
Falkner 	Oh, your outfits!
Kris 	What do you think? We got ourselves some sygna suits!
Lyra 	We also have new partner Pokémon, too! We're turning over a new leaf, so to speak!
Professor Bellis 	We're counting on you, but remember—you'll be dealing with a very difficult opponent.
Ethan 	Yeah, we know! But no matter what, we're still gonna go!Because we want to help our friend!
Lyra 	Yeah! And we won't let Team Rocket get away with anything here on Pasio!
Ethan 	We're on our way, Silver!
(Transition to the glaciers) 	(Transition to the glaciers)
Kris 	There are some signs that a pretty intense battle happened here...
Lyra 	Look! Over there!
(Ethan's group approaches Lance's group) 	(Ethan's group approaches Lance's group)
Ethan 	What happened?!
Lance 	Oh, Ethan...It turns out Giovanni can now make his Pokémon Dynamax.I tried to take him on with Karen and Morty, but he got us...And then Silver came and challenged him to a battle, but...
(Flashback to Silver battling and losing to Giovanni)	(Flashback to Silver battling and losing to Giovanni)
Giovanni 	Heh. I now wield the power of Mega Evolution and Dynamax. You're no match for me.
Silver 	No, we're not done yet! We can still—... ... ...
Giovanni 	What, you're not going to challenge me again?Hm... I see. You're unwilling to overwork your Pokémon that's already been hurt in battle.That's the end of that, then. I'll be on my way.
Silver 	Where do you think you're going?!
Giovanni 	I still haven't personally met the owner of Pasio.I'd like to pay him a visit very soon.But of course, I can't go empty-handed. I have a few things to prepare.Bwahahaha!
(Flashback ends) 	(Flashback ends)
Ethan 	Wait! So that means...
Lance 	Yeah. He must've been talking about Lear. His plan is to take over Pasio.Let's regroup and prepare. They won't be able to do anything right away.
Morty 	I hope Silver's OK.
Lyra 	I want to make him feel better, but what do I even say?
Karen 	I'm sure he already knows all about his own shortcomings and what he needs to do.All we can do is wait until he takes his next step.That's why you all should stick with him until he's ready.He's not always honest with himself, but he thinks highly of you all.There's nothing more reassuring than knowing you have friends who've got your back.
Lyra 	Yeah!
* In My Heart
Name 	Text
(Beach) 	(Beach)
Lyra 	I hope Silver's not too bummed about what happened.
Kris 	Yeah. It seemed like he was really set on beating Giovanni.It was probably devastating to lose to someone he really wanted to beat.
Ethan 	I'm sure he's OK.
Kris 	Oh! Look over there!
(Silver and Pryce in the distance)	(Silver and Pryce in the distance)
Pryce 	You've got an impressive amount of skill—and at such a young age.And I can tell your Pokémon has a great deal of trust in you as a Trainer.However...
Ethan 	Silver! There you are!
Silver 	What do you want?
Ethan 	We wanted to ask you something while Lance and the others are letting their Pokémon rest up...
Lyra 	Why don't you come with us to battle Team Rocket?
Silver 	I already told you... I hate teaming up.
Lyra 	But—
Kris 	It's impossible to fight through life without ever getting any help, though.Just now, you were training with Pryce. Doesn't that count as him helping you out?
Silver 	Hmph.
Pryce 	Would it be so bad to rely on them?You're rushing things, young man. That's what I felt in our battle just now.You're frustrated because the ideal you pursue is still out of reach, so you're hungry to overcome your shortcomings.But in order to move forward, aren't there some obstacles you can't overcome alone?
Silver 	... ... ...
Ethan 	C'mon, Silver! We just wanna help you out!I know you want that one-on-one rematch with Giovanni...But in order to get to that point, we've gotta battle through the rest of Team Rocket together!
Silver 	You don't know what I'm feeling.This is MY problem. Leave me alone.
Ethan 	No way!
Silver 	Wha—?!
Kris 	Wow, that was kinda pushy, Ethan...
Ethan 	'Cause we're friends!
Silver 	Even though you can't even tell what's in my heart?
Ethan 	Yeah. After all, what you feel in your heart are YOUR feelings!But I do know that we both wanna take down Giovanni, right?C'mon!
Silver 	Tsk. You're always so persistent.Even back in Johto, you kept showing up before me, time and time again... And so many times, I lost to you.Because of that, I...You know what? Fine. But only until we get to Giovanni.
Ethan 	Really?!
Silver 	But don't you dare interfere in my battle with him!If you do, I won't hesitate to take you down first.
Ethan 	Gotcha. I won't.
Silver 	I appreciate your advice.
Pryce 	You're quite welcome. Stay sharp out there.You never know just how long you have until the friends you've shared aspirations with aren’t around anymore.
Silver 	What do you mean by that?
Pryce 	Oh, just a bit of life advice from an old man.As you say, we can't tell exactly what others are feeling in their hearts.But that's exactly why it's a very precious thing to have friends who care about you and stay by your side, no matter what.
Ethan 	Pryce...
Pryce 	You never know what could happen. Such is life.I hope the connection between you all lasts for a very long time.
Silver 	... ... ...
(Kris receives a call) 	(Kris receives a call)
Kris 	What?! O-OK, we'll head back right away!Heads up, everyone! Team Rocket is on the move!
* Hearts Aligned
Name 	Text
(Team Rocket grunts taking over the Battle Villa) 	(Team Rocket grunts taking over the Battle Villa)
Ethan 	Whoa! They've already made their way into Lear's manor!
??? 	Actually, we led them here on purpose.
(Bugsy and Whitney appear) 	(Bugsy and Whitney appear)
Lyra 	Bugsy! And Whitney, too?
Bugsy 	If we battle outside, we run the risk of putting other sync pairs in danger.So we decided to bring the battle inside! After all, we have the home-field advantage here.
Kris 	I see.
Whitney 	To be honest, though, we're kinda struggling since they're coming at us with so many people.
Ethan 	Then we've gotta hurry and take down Giovanni!
??? 	Not so fast. We won't allow you to meddle in our affairs.
(Petrel, Proton, and a group of Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(Petrel, Proton, and a group of Team Rocket grunts appear)
Ethan 	Whoa!
Petrel 	Sheesh, you don't gotta be so surprised. We're not ghosts.
Proton 	Unfortunately, we can't let you go any further.We'll do anything to buy our great boss, Giovanni, some time to achieve his ambitions!
Silver 	Hmph. There they go again, coming at us with hordes of weaklings. How annoying.
Whitney 	We'll take them on! You all go on ahead!
Bugsy 	Yeah! We can take care of this!
Petrel 	Well, well. Aren't you the excited one.
Whitney 	I'm not excited—I'm upset at you meanies!I remember what you did back in Goldenrod City!
Bugsy 	I heard from Kurt about all the awful things you did to Slowpoke.You should be ashamed of yourselves!
Proton 	Hmph. I was wondering who you were... You're that kid from Azalea Town.
Ethan 	Thanks, you two! We're counting on you!
Kris 	But...There are way too many of them for just two Trainers to take down...
??? 	Then how about two more join the fray?
(Clair and Lance appear) 	(Clair and Lance appear)
Lyra 	Lance! Are you and your Pokémon OK now?
Lance 	Yeah. We're fine, thanks to you.
Clair 	Never fear—the strongest pair of dragon masters from Blackthorn City is here!You're in good hands!
Proton 	A Champion and another Gym Leader? Fine by me.I couldn’t ask for better opponents!
(Transition to Ethan's group continuing through the Battle Villa)	(Transition to Ethan's group continuing through the Battle Villa)
Lyra 	Thanks to Whitney and Bugsy, we've gotten this far without a hitch!
Ethan 	Yeah. But there's still a ways to go.There should be four Team Rocket executives, which means...
Ariana 	Hold it right there!
(Ariana and a group of Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(Ariana and a group of Team Rocket grunts appear)
Ethan 	I knew it wasn't gonna be that easy.
Ariana 	Of course not!We can't let brats like you do as you please forever.It'll hurt Team Rocket's pride over and over again—making it lessen, you see.
Kris 	The only ones getting hurt here are Pokémon!I can't believe you forced Pokémon to Dynamax without even considering their feelings!You don't deserve to even be associated with the IDEA of being a Trainer!
Ariana 	What are you talking about? Pokémon are simply tools we can use to make money.Who cares about other people's Pokémon, anyway?
Lyra 	Unbelievable!Ethan! Silver! Leave her to us.
Ethan 	OK...just don't go too overboard.
Lyra 	I'm not sure I can promise you that...Because we're gonna take her out with everything we've got!
(Ethan and Silver leave) 	(Ethan and Silver leave)
Ariana 	*chuckle* Aren't you just using your Pokémon as tools for battle yourselves?What's so different about you and us?
Kris 	We became Pokémon Trainers because we love Pokémon!If we didn't love them so much, we wouldn't spend so many hours searching high and low in the tall grass for them!We love Pokémon, which is why no matter what kind of troubles we go through to meet them, those memories shine the brightest!There's no way we'll lose to someone like you, who's forgotten what that feels like!Let's go, Lyra!
Lyra 	Yeah! We'll show you how strong our bonds with our Pokémon can be!
* Battle Against Evil
Name 	Text
(Lear battles and loses to Giovanni) 	(Lear battles and loses to Giovanni)
Giovanni 	Heh. It's over now.I must say, I'm impressed. It took much longer than anticipated to wear you down.Even in that form, Hoopa performed beyond my expectations.It uses its ability to warp space and call humans and Pokémon to a place of its liking...How very useful for my schemes.
Lear 	H-Hoopa!
Archer 	We did it, boss! Pasio has finally fallen into the hands of Team Rocket!
Giovanni 	I wonder... Just because we've taken down its owner doesn't mean the job is complete.There are still many sync pairs on Pasio with hope in their eyes.Like those two.
(Ethan and Silver appear) 	(Ethan and Silver appear)
Archer 	Well, well. You've finally made it this far.You must be extremely talented sync pairs.
Ethan 	I'll take care of that executive, Silver. So you...
Silver 	Yeah, I know.
Ethan 	Hey, you! I'll take you on!I'll make sure you're punished for what you've done... Just like that time at the radio tower!
Archer 	*sigh* Even at a time like this, you still insist on taking the high road and having a one-on-one battle with me?You obviously have no idea who you're dealing with.
Ethan 	Silver...don't forget.We may all be fighting our own battles...but our hearts will always be together! Don't worry—we can win!
Giovanni 	How childish.
Silver 	What?
Giovanni 	You still insist on battling on your own, in a situation like this?
Silver 	I'll never be like you. I'll surpass you!
Giovanni 	Fine. Then I'll take you on.I'll teach you a lesson about just how cruel the world can be. That's my job, as an adult.
(Silver and Giovanni battle) 	(Silver and Giovanni battle)
Giovanni 	Game over.
(Ethan and Lugia appear to help Silver and Ho-Oh)	(Ethan and Lugia appear to help Silver and Ho-Oh)
Archer 	I...I'm so sorry, boss...
Giovanni 	Hmph. How pathetic.In the end, you had to rely on your little friend to save you. You can't do anything on your own.
Silver 	... ... ...
Ethan 	Sorry, Silver... I really was gonna stand back, but...We also have to make sure we win, for the people of Pasio...
Silver 	Thanks, Ethan.I would've lost if you weren't here. Same goes for everyone else.Without you all, I couldn't have gotten this far.That's the truth, and I have to accept that as the limit of what I can do.Tch. I hate being weak.
Ethan 	Silver...
Giovanni 	Oh?
Silver 	You're right. As I am now, I still can't beat you on my own.But we can't afford to lose, because the people of Pasio need us to win.So really, this isn't just my battle...This is a battle to take down Team Rocket once and for all!I'm only letting this happen once. Next time, I'll definitely beat you on my own!
Giovanni 	Your eyes finally have the look of an adult.
Silver 	Let's do this, Ethan. The two of us can take him down!
Ethan 	Yeah! There's no way we'll lose if we're together!
Giovanni 	Well, then. Perhaps I should get a little more serious about this, too.Witness this power! It is the power I possess as the leader of Team Rocket!
* Endings and Beginnings
Name 	Text
(Giovanni Mega Evolves Mewtwo and continues to battle Ethan and Silver)	(Giovanni Mega Evolves Mewtwo and continues to battle Ethan and Silver)
Ethan 	Ugh... This guy is just too strong!
Silver 	I didn't want to believe that there was still such a huge gap between us... I hate this.
Archer 	Boss! It's about time!
Giovanni 	I suppose we've spent too much time here.Unfortunately, your time is up.
??? 	We've got you now, Giovanni! International Police!
(Looker, Paulo, and the player appear) 	(Looker, Paulo, and the player appear)
Ethan 	Whoa, Looker? Oh, and even Paulo and <player> are here.
Looker 	Sorry that we kept you waiting!We heard that Team Rocket infiltrated Lear's manor, so we went around to gather forces...but it took a bit longer than expected.
Paulo 	The other sync pairs are on their way.It doesn't matter how strong you are—there's no way you can take on all the sync pairs of Pasio.
(Giovanni receives a call) 	(Giovanni receives a call)
Giovanni 	It's me.
(Transition to a lone Team Rocket Grunt) 	(Transition to a lone Team Rocket Grunt)
Team Rocket Grunt 	Sir! I'm so sorry!The Gym Leaders and the Champion are headed your way!We'll send you anyone who can still fight right aw—
(Bruno appears behind the grunt and defeats him) 	(Bruno appears behind the grunt and defeats him)
Team Rocket Grunt 	Ack! Wh-what do you think you're doing?! Who are you? Uwagh!
Bruno 	Giovanni, can you hear me?! It's Bruno of the Elite Four!Chuck and I took down all of your underlings!How far do you think you'll get against Gym Leaders and the Elite Four?!Hoo hah!
(Transition back) 	(Transition back)
Giovanni 	It's about time I took my leave. I've had a very fruitful time here.After battling you, I know exactly what kind of force I need to completely control Pasio.And over the past few days, I've seen a fair number of things that sparked my interest.From Trainers who insist on battling alone...to those who seek pure strength, no matter the method...There are a number of children here who already have eyes that look like an adult's.Pasio is an interesting place indeed.
Silver 	You think you’re getting away?
Giovanni 	Heh. I am always prepared.I constantly think a few steps ahead of my opponents—and plan contingencies just in case.
(A Team Rocket grunt with an Abra appears) 	(A Team Rocket grunt with an Abra appears)
Team Rocket Grunt 	Giovanni! Archer! I've come to fetch you!
Ethan 	An Abra?! Wait a second—
Giovanni 	Farewell.I look forward to the day we battle again.
(Archer, Giovanni, and the Team Rocket grunt disappear) 	(Archer, Giovanni, and the Team Rocket grunt disappear)
Silver 	Tsk! Coward!
Ethan 	Giovanni... He really was a tough opponent.We can't beat him as we are now. We've gotta get stronger!
(Transition to the Pokémon Center) 	(Transition to the Pokémon Center)
Professor Bellis 	Good job, everyone. I'm just glad you all got back safely!
Kris 	But Giovanni got away...
Lyra 	I thought he'd learned his lesson after what happened in Johto, but he hasn't changed a bit!
Professor Bellis 	I suppose. But with this incident, Team Rocket has taken a fairly big blow.After trying so hard to take over Pasio and failing, they'll probably want to lie low for a while.
Silver 	It would be great if it turned out to be that simple.
Ethan 	Where're you going?
Silver 	I'm done teaming up.Next time, I'm going to make sure I've obtained real strength.I'll be strong enough to fight my battles on my own.So you'd better be ready, Ethan...because I'll be taking you down first.
Ethan 	Wh-whaaat?!
Silver 	What did you expect? We're rivals, aren't we?
Ethan 	Oh...I see!Gotcha!I, uh...hope this means I've gotten a little closer with Silver.
Lyra 	Oh, come on! You've been getting along fine for a while now!
Kris 	There isn't just one way to be friends with someone, y'know.Being rivals is really great, too!
(Transition to the Team Rocket hideout) 	(Transition to the Team Rocket hideout)
Archer 	I'm so sorry, boss... Even though we were with you, we—
Giovanni 	No matter. We've completed our initial objective.There are more troublesome sync pairs on Pasio than I initially thought.For now, let's retreat and stay in the shadows. We can keep implementing our plans from behind the scenes.
Archer 	By which you mean...?
Giovanni 	There's no need for us to be in the spotlight for every one of our schemes.I have many potential business partners on this island.
Archer 	But isn't there a possibility they'd try to turn on us?
Giovanni 	If that ever happens, we just have to make it so those who get in our way get rid of each other instead.*chuckle*
== Hoenn: Delta of Land, Sea, and Sky ==
* Differing Perspectives
Name 	Text
(Team Magma's hideout; Maxie, Tabitha, and Courtney are standing in front of an assembly of grunts) 	(Team Magma's hideout; Maxie, Tabitha, and Courtney are standing in front of an assembly of grunts)
Courtney 	Leader Maxie...With Groudon...we could take Team Aqua...in a heartbeat... So why not...attack?
Maxie 	Hm...I understand that you're unsatisfied with our current lack of activity.However, now is not the time to act.We still haven't been able to calculate the extent of Groudon's power.In order of Team Magma to control it and make it our own, we'll need a bit more time.
Tabitha 	If Groudon goes out of control and destroys the world, we would lose everything.As leader Maxie says, it is important we go about it carefully.
Maxie 	Furthermore, our main goal as Team Magma isn't to defeat Team Aqua...Do not make that mistake.
Courtney 	OK...
(Maxie turns to address the grunts; Courtney walks away) 	(Maxie turns to address the grunts; Courtney walks away)
Courtney 	Leader Maxie says...to be careful...But Team Aqua... So annoying... If I get rid of them...I bet he'd be proud of me...
(Transition to Team Aqua's hideout; Archie, Shelly, and Matt are standing in front of an assembly of grunts)	(Transition to Team Aqua's hideout; Archie, Shelly, and Matt are standing in front of an assembly of grunts)
Matt 	C'mon, bro!How long do we gotta lie low like this?You got Kyogre on our side, so it would be easy for a guy like you, bro!
Shelly 	Cool your jets. Be patient.We're still analyzing Kyogre's power.So until that's done, I've told Archie that we should operate carefully.
Archie 	Bwahahaha! Sorry, Matt. She's right.I know you wanna get rowdy, but I need ya to wait a little bit more.And listen, Matt... Destroying Team Magma ain't what we should be doing right now.We should be creating a utopia for Pokémon... That's why we need Kyogre's power!Never forget that.
Matt 	OK, bro... I'll remember that.
Archie 	But I mean, if they try to bother us, I've got no qualms beating 'em down!
(Archie dismisses the grunts; he and Shelly leave as well) 	(Archie dismisses the grunts; he and Shelly leave as well)
Matt 	Bro's being...careful? That ain't like him at all...Has he changed since he's come to Pasio?
(Transition to Team Rocket's hideout; Ariana and Archer approach Giovanni) 	(Transition to Team Rocket's hideout; Ariana and Archer approach Giovanni)
Ariana 	Sir!The team tasked with surveying Pasio has reported back.
Archer 	They detected a massive natural energy reading from the ocean floor in this island's proximity.
Giovanni 	I see... Excellent work.
Archer 	Thank you, sir!
Giovanni 	So there's energy just lying there, in the depths of the ocean...There was a similar story in Hoenn. Have either of you heard about it?
Ariana 	Hoenn? My apologies, but I don't have much knowledge of that region.
Giovanni 	According to the legends of Hoenn from over a thousand years ago...A giant meteorite fell in Hoenn, and the natural energy beneath the ground erupted...And they say Groudon and Kyogre fought over that energy.
Archer 	Those two are the Legendary Pokémon of Hoenn...This is the first time I've heard of those legends.
Giovanni 	I don't know how much natural energy lies in the seabed of Pasio yet...But it does seem making use of it would be of value to us.
(Transition to Zinnia and Rayquaza on the beach; a shooting star sparkles in the sky) 	(Transition to Zinnia and Rayquaza on the beach; a shooting star sparkles in the sky)
Zinnia 	A shooting star...I wonder what kind of wishes it's carrying as it flies off like that...
* Battle over Natural Energy
Name 	Text
(Arena; Brendan, May, and Wally face off against a team of an Ace Trainer, Rising Star, and Camper; Brendan and May are wearing their sygna suits) 	(Arena; Brendan, May, and Wally face off against a team of an Ace Trainer, Rising Star, and Camper; Brendan and May are wearing their sygna suits)
Brendan 	Right there!
(Brendan, May, and Wally's Pokémon attack and defeat the other team's) 	(Brendan, May, and Wally's Pokémon attack and defeat the other team's)
Ace Trainer 	Gah! Y-you win.
Brendan, May, and Wally have made it to an impressive twenty-win streak!Brilliant! Amazing! How far can they take this winning streak?! 	Brendan, May, and Wally have made it to an impressive twenty-win streak!Brilliant! Amazing! How far can they take this winning streak?!
(Transition to May, Brendan, and Wally chatting on the side of the arena) 	(Transition to May, Brendan, and Wally chatting on the side of the arena)
May 	Brendan! Wally! We did it! We won again!
Wally 	That last combination attack with Latios worked so well, Brendan!
Brendan 	Yeah! I'm getting better at working together with Latios!Latios is very gentle, but I can count on him when I really need to!Your teamwork with Blaziken was perfect as well, May!
May 	You betcha!I've known Blaziken for a long time, ever since we traveled around Hoenn.Right, Blaziken?
Wally 	You're both amazing!We've gotta work hard so we don't fall behind!
And now, their next opponents are the ruffianly– 	And now, their next opponents are the ruffianly–
(A tremor shakes the arena) 	(A tremor shakes the arena)
Brendan 	Wh-what's going on?!
We've just received some information about the disturbance that just occurred!It appears that Team Magma and Team Aqua are clashing in a nearby town!Therefore, this tournament will be postponed.Everyone! Please stay calm and evacuate to a safe place!	We've just received some information about the disturbance that just occurred!It appears that Team Magma and Team Aqua are clashing in a nearby town!Therefore, this tournament will be postponed.Everyone! Please stay calm and evacuate to a safe place!
Brendan 	If what they said is true, we can't just stand back and watch this happen.
May 	Agreed! If Team Magma and Team Aqua are fighting, we have to stop them!
(Transition to Maxie, Groudon, and Team Magma facing off against Archie, Kyogre, and Team Aqua in the middle of the town; they exchange a few blows) 	(Transition to Maxie, Groudon, and Team Magma facing off against Archie, Kyogre, and Team Aqua in the middle of the town; they exchange a few blows)
Maxie 	Right in the middle of town... What is the meaning of this, Archie?
Archie 	That's my line, Maxie.
Courtney 	Kyogre...engaged us first...Team Aqua... So barbaric...
Matt 	What are you sayin'? Groudon was the one that attacked us first!But y'know what? I've been itching to fight you guys anyway!I'm gonna destroy Team Magma!
Courtney 	That's...my line... We'll... eliminate you!
Shelly 	Are you aware that if Groudon and Kyogre keep on fighting like this–
Tabitha 	Of course we know! Do YOU understand what could happen?!Urgh... This isn't good!
Shelly 	We were operating carefully to avoid this...
Maxie 	*sigh* Fighting here is such a pointless endeavor.Return, Groudon. Do not entertain them anymore.
Archie 	Tch! That ain't the least bit satisfying. We're leaving, Kyogre!
(Groudon and Kyogre ignore their Trainers' orders and keep fighting) 	(Groudon and Kyogre ignore their Trainers' orders and keep fighting)
Maxie 	Hm? What's wrong, Groudon?
(Groudon roars) 	(Groudon roars)
Archie 	Hey! Cut it out, Kyogre! Can't you hear my orders?!
(Kyogre roars; they attack each other again) 	(Kyogre roars; they attack each other again)
(Rayquaza appears and forces the two apart; Groudon and Kyogre both flee) 	(Rayquaza appears and forces the two apart; Groudon and Kyogre both flee)
Maxie 	Wha–?!
Archie 	Where'd they go?!
* Super-Ancient Pokémon and People
Name 	Text
(Town) 	(Town)
Archie 	Whoa, hold on... What just happened?!
Maxie 	I hadn't the slightest idea that this situation could occur...
Shelly 	Pull yourself together, Archie!Instead of wasting our time thinking about it, let's go and look for them!
Archie 	Er... Yeah, that makes sense. You're right, Shelly.
Tabitha 	Let's look for Groudon, Maxie.I'll instruct our team members to search around this area.
Maxie 	Yes... Please do that.
Tabitha 	Everyone split up and find Groudon!
Courtney 	Roger that...
(Courtney and the Team Magma grunts leave) 	(Courtney and the Team Magma grunts leave)
Shelly 	I don't care if we're putting our name on the line. We absolutely have to find Kyogre!
Matt 	Sure! Leave it to me!
(Matt and the Team Aqua grunts leave) 	(Matt and the Team Aqua grunts leave)
Archie 	However... Who is this that's suddenly appeared?
Maxie 	And for what purpose...
??? 	It's a guardian.
(Zinnia appears) 	(Zinnia appears)
Zinnia 	It prevented Pasio from sinking while Kyogre and Groudon were rampaging.
Archie 	And you are...?
(Brendan, May, and Wally arrive) 	(Brendan, May, and Wally arrive)
Brendan 	Team Magma and Team Aqua are facing off!
Wally 	But...it's weird. They don't look like they're fighting.
(Steven, Paulo, and Looker appear) 	(Steven, Paulo, and Looker appear)
Steven 	Looks like the ruckus has calmed down for now.
May 	Steven!
Steven 	I must ask you two, what in the world happened here?
Archie 	Nothing crazy.Maxie's Groudon attacked us, so I just retaliated.
Maxie 	What are you saying?Your Kyogre attacked us, so we merely returned the favor.
Paulo 	Sounds like you both have opposite views of what happened.
Looker 	*sigh* This is going nowhere.
Steven 	What troubles me more is that we can't find Groudon or Kyogre.
Zinnia 	That's easy.Rayquaza intervened in their squabble and sent both of them away.It didn't look like either of them started it. They just both lost it all of a sudden.
Steven 	Zinnia...
Tabitha 	I agree with her.Groudon and Kyogre were both behaving abnormally.
Shelly 	It was like they couldn't control their own power, and that's what set them off.
Looker 	Two Pokémon who have gone out of control have disappeared... What a troublesome situation.
Tabitha 	Maxie.Maybe we're just not capable of properly handling the powers of super-ancient Pokémon after all.
Maxie 	You're right... They are entities far beyond the capacity of mere humans to control.
Archie 	At the time, it seemed like Kyogre couldn't even hear me.Yeah. If we stay together with them, the same thing might happen again.
Steven 	... ... ...
Brendan 	That's not true!The two of you have been friends with Groudon and Kyogre so far...We can definitely become friends with any Pokémon!So there's no way our feelings would fail to get through to them!
May 	Exactly! There has to be another reason why they lost control!
Wally 	Don't give up on the potential of people and Pokémon so easily!
Steven 	Everyone...
Brendan 	We'll search for Groudon and Kyogre, too!So don't give up yet, you two!
(Brendan, May, and Wally head off; Maxie and Archie chuckle)	(Brendan, May, and Wally head off; Maxie and Archie chuckle)
Zinnia 	The potential of people and Pokémon...It might be worth trusting what Brendan and the others are saying this time.
Looker 	Hmm... I guess.
Steven 	Until we figure out why they went out of control, we should hold off on securing them.If their Trainers didn't instruct them to do it, then we must figure out what the reason was.I will investigate as well.
Zinnia 	Hold up, Champion.Before you go, would you like to hear a special hint from yours truly?
Steven 	...?
* Justice Serving Beliefs
Name 	Text
(Volcano) 	(Volcano)
Courtney 	Where are you...Groudon?Hurry up... Find it...
Team Magma Grunt (1) 	Yes, ma'am!
(All the Team Magma grunts except one disperse) 	(All the Team Magma grunts except one disperse)
Team Magma Grunt (2) 	Ma'am, I have something to report!I just spotted Groudon a while ago.
Courtney 	Really...? Where is it? Take me there!
Team Magma Grunt (2) 	Of course!But you know...just finding it isn't very interesting...Instead, you should use the power of your sync stone to control Groudon and smash Team Aqua!If you do that, our leader, Maxie, will be happy as well!
Courtney 	Maxie...will be happy...Tell me... How can I control Groudon...with my sync stone?
Team Magma Grunt (2) 	Sure! Listen to me carefully...
(The grunt explains to Courtney what she has to do; Courtney leaves) 	(The grunt explains to Courtney what she has to do; Courtney leaves)
Team Magma Grunt (2) 	Good luck!
(The grunt takes off his disguise) 	(The grunt takes off his disguise)
Petrel 	Gehehe! This'll make it easier for us to carry out our schemes!
(Matt and the Team Aqua grunts are gathered on the beach; all the grunts disperse except one, who stays behind to talk to Matt)	(Matt and the Team Aqua grunts are gathered on the beach; all the grunts disperse except one, who stays behind to talk to Matt)
Matt 	What? Use my sync stone to control Kyogre?That's...interesting!If bro won't crush Team Magma, then I'll do it for him!That way, he'll stop being so wishy-washy and get back to his usual self!
(Matt leaves) 	(Matt leaves)
Team Aqua Grunt 	Be careful, sir!
??? 	Things seem to be working out perfectly...
(Proton appears) 	(Proton appears)
Proton 	Was my advice any use?
Team Aqua Grunt 	Yes! Of course, Proton!
Proton 	*chuckle* With this, your Team Aqua is sure to win.
(Transition to Team Magma's hideout; Tabitha, Looker, and Paulo are talking to Maxie) 	(Transition to Team Magma's hideout; Tabitha, Looker, and Paulo are talking to Maxie)
Tabitha 	We haven't heard anything so far, have we?They must be struggling to find Groudon.
Maxie 	That does seem to be the case. But all we can do now is wait for them.Stand by until they contact us.
Looker 	You seem to have some downtime. Could we chat for a bit?
Maxie 	Very well.
Looker 	I've heard rumors that you and Archie, the leader of Team Aqua, used to be in the same organization. Is that true?
Maxie 	I see you've done your research. I suppose you would have, being part of the International Police.
Looker 	If you once had the same goals in the past, why are you always fighting? Can't you work through those differences?
Paulo 	... ... ...
Maxie 	Let me teach you something.There is justice in fighting an old friend if it is to pursue your own ideologies.I imagine Archie feels just as strongly about that as I do.
(Fade to Maxie and Archie facing away from each other) 	(Fade to Maxie and Archie facing away from each other)
Maxie 	And I know his feelings are real.That is why I can't go easy on him.
(Fade back to Team Magma's hideout) 	(Fade back to Team Magma's hideout)
Looker 	Your feud with him sounds complicated...
Paulo 	To fight for your own ideologies...If so, someday...
(Fade to Paulo and the player facing away from each other; fade back to Team Magma's hideout) 	(Fade to Paulo and the player facing away from each other; fade back to Team Magma's hideout)
Looker 	... ... ...
* Uncontrollable Power
Name 	Text
(Team Aqua's hideout) 	(Team Aqua's hideout)
Zinnia 	I think you guys are being used.
Archie 	"What?
Shelly 	What are you saying all of a sudden?
Zinnia 	Ever since something fell from the sky into the ocean near Pasio...Rayquaza's appeared to be a bit on edge.If it's just that Rayquaza's a little more excited than usual, that'd be fine, but...
Shelly 	Are you thinking it has something to do with Groudon and Kyogre losing control?
Zinnia 	Exactly.If you ask me, I think there's something out there, making this happen.And I suspect someone out there is taking advantage of that. They're making Groudon and Kyogre rampage on purpose.I've already mentioned this to the Champion, so he's looking into it.
Archie 	But...if there's a mastermind behind all this, why are they tryin' to make us fight?
Zinnia 	I know of someone who came up with a similar scheme in the past.For...the world.
Shelly 	What are you talking about?
Zinnia 	You need to use some imagination.
Shelly 	Haaaanh?
(Archie's phone rings) 	(Archie's phone rings)
Archie 	Hmm?It's from one of the grunts! They finally found it!
Team Aqua Grunt 	Sir! Team Magma found Groudon, and– AAAAAAAH!
Archie 	Hey! Talk to me! What happened?
Zinnia 	Well...seems like we're on to the next stage.
(Transition to the volcano; Courtney is with Groudon and surrounded by a purple aura) 	(Transition to the volcano; Courtney is with Groudon and surrounded by a purple aura)
Courtney 	I will destroy...Team Aqua!
(Groudon attacks some Team Aqua grunts; fade to black) 	(Groudon attacks some Team Aqua grunts; fade to black)
Team Aqua Grunt 	Ahhhhhh!
(Fade back to volcano; May and Wally appear) 	(Fade back to volcano; May and Wally appear)
May 	It's gonna be OK! Please stay calm! If you keep rampaging, we'll all be in danger!
Wally 	Are you OK? Please hang in there!May! I'll take them somewhere safe!
May 	Yeah! I'm counting on you!
(Wally and the Team Aqua grunts run away) 	(Wally and the Team Aqua grunts run away)
Courtney 	Ugh!
May 	Hey! What's going on? Both you and Groudon are acting weird!
Courtney 	Don't. Get. In. My. Way.
(Transition to the beach; Matt is with Kyogre and surrounded by a purple aura) 	(Transition to the beach; Matt is with Kyogre and surrounded by a purple aura)
Matt 	Oohwaahhhh!
(Kyogre attacks some Team Magma grunts) 	(Kyogre attacks some Team Magma grunts)
Team Magma Grunt 	Ugh... I can't!
(Fade to black) 	(Fade to black)
Brendan 	I won't let you!
(Fade back to beach; Brendan and Latios are now standing in front of the Team Magma grunts)	(Fade back to beach; Brendan and Latios are now standing in front of the Team Magma grunts)
Team Magma Grunt 	You are Hoenn's...
Brendan 	We'll deal with Kyogre's attack!Evacuate now, while you still can!
(The Team Magma grunts flee) 	(The Team Magma grunts flee)
Matt 	For bro's sake...I...I will–
(Matt's sync stone glows) 	(Matt's sync stone glows)
Brendan 	Whoa! What was that light?Is Matt's sync stone...making Kyogre's rampage affect him?!
(Transition to Team Magma hideout; Maxie's phone rings) 	(Transition to Team Magma hideout; Maxie's phone rings)
Maxie 	How could this happen...Courtney has taken Groudon and is now on a rampage...
(Transition to Team Aqua hideout) 	(Transition to Team Aqua hideout)
Shelly 	We'll be in big trouble if it continues like this!Archie!
Archie 	Yeah...I know! We need to do something!
Zinnia 	Well then...I guess I could use a little excitement.
(Zinnia leaves) 	(Zinnia leaves)
* The Meteor's Passenger 
Name 	Text
(Professor Bellis's lab; Steven is talking to the professor) 	(Professor Bellis's lab; Steven is talking to the professor)
A short time before Courtney and Groudon–as well as Matt and Kyogre–lost control...	A short time before Courtney and Groudon–as well as Matt and Kyogre–lost control...
Professor Bellis 	Natural energy is building deep in the ocean floor around Pasio.That may be one of the reasons why a lot of sync stones get dug up near there.
Steven 	I see...As I expected, that energy is what caused our current situation.
Professor Bellis 	Steven, do you mind sharing your thoughts with us?
Steven 	Sure! This is just a theory of mine, but...Because the meteor that Zinnia saw fell near Pasio...I think the natural energy beneath the seabed erupted and excited Groudon and Kyogre.I even have some evidence that backs up this theory.
(Fade to Zinnia) 	(Fade to Zinnia)
Steven 	Back when I was researching the Draconid people, I read something...It was in "The Thousand-Year-Old Lore of Super-Ancient Pokémon," and it recounted an event similar to ours.Also, Zinnia believes there may be someone who's trying to use this commotion for an evil purpose...
(Fade back to the lab) 	(Fade back to the lab)
Professor Bellis 	Meteors, huh...
Steven 	What's the matter, Professor?
Professor Bellis 	Oh, it's nothing, really... But the talk about meteors is reminding me of something.I know someone who's been researching astronomy, and according to them...there may be a possibility of a huge meteor impacting this planet in the near future.It's only a possibility, so the chances of a catastrophic event are still low, but...I heard that the meteor Zinnia saw was supposed to fall in the ocean quite a distance from Pasio.But the fact that the meteor fell in the ocean so close to Pasio has been bothering me...
Steven 	So you're thinking this might be a bad omen.
Professor Bellis 	It could be that similar things happened very close to each other, but...Just in case, I will ask my contact more about meteors.
Steven 	Yes, that would be great.I'm going to investigate whether someone caused this commotion intentionally.
(Transition to Steven with his Rayquaza on the beach) 	(Transition to Steven with his Rayquaza on the beach)
Steven 	From what Zinnia was saying, the meteor should have fallen around here somewhere...Can you feel anything, Rayquaza?Do you see something over there?
(A Deoxys emerges from the ocean) 	(A Deoxys emerges from the ocean)
Steven 	That Pokémon... Is that Deoxys?!
(Deoxys attacks Rayquaza) 	(Deoxys attacks Rayquaza)
Steven 	Whoa! What are you doing?!We don't want to fight you!
(Deoxys attacks Rayquaza again) 	(Deoxys attacks Rayquaza again)
Steven 	Agh! We won't last if we're only defending...We have no choice. Let's do this, Rayquaza!
(Rayquaza and Deoxys fight for a bit; Deoxys leaves) 	(Rayquaza and Deoxys fight for a bit; Deoxys leaves)
Steven 	It finally left...Deoxys seemed like it was after Rayquaza... I wonder why.
(Steven's phone rings) 	(Steven's phone rings)
Professor Bellis 	Steven, we're in trouble! It turns out what I was concerned about might really happen!
Steven 	No way...
Professor Bellis 	When I called my contact, they were so surprised!They were just about to tell me about the meteor themselves!From what they're saying, the trajectory of a giant meteor suddenly changed...and it's nearly guaranteed to crash into Pasio!
* Maxie and Archie
Name 	Text
(Brendan and May stand between Courtney and Matt on the beach) 	(Brendan and May stand between Courtney and Matt on the beach)
Courtney 	Team...Aqua! Destroy... DESTROY!
Matt 	If you stand in my way, you're gonna get squashed!
(Zinnia and her Rayquaza appear) 	(Zinnia and her Rayquaza appear)
Zinnia 	Now, now. Both of you, calm down!
Matt 	Oohwaahhhh!
(Kyogre attacks Brendan's Latios) 	(Kyogre attacks Brendan's Latios)
Brendan 	Whoa!
May 	Are you OK, Brendan?
(Archie and Maxie appear) 	(Archie and Maxie appear)
Archie 	I've had enough of this! Cut it out, you two!
Maxie 	Desist, immediately!
Matt 	I can't stop now, bro...Not until I squash Team Magma!
Courtney 	Until the target...is eliminated... Can't...obey orders!
Zinnia 	Oof... This isn't good.
(Shelly appears behind Archie) 	(Shelly appears behind Archie)
Shelly 	Even that dragon Pokémon is losing ground!
(Tabitha appears beside Maxie) 	(Tabitha appears beside Maxie)
Tabitha 	Ugh... Their power keeps on growing...
Brendan 	This isn't over yet! If all of us work together, there's always a way!Don't forget that we're here as well, Zinnia!
May 	If you're ever in trouble, you can count on us!
Zinnia 	You guys are gonna make me cry.Well then... I'll be needing help from all of you!
Archie 	Hey, Maxie!Does letting these kids clean up after our mess look like justice to you?
Maxie 	Absolutely not. We must take responsibility for our own actions.
Archie 	Heh, it's been a while since we've had the same opinion on something.
Maxie 	Heh... I guess so.
Archie 	All right! Let's get it started!Enough is enough, Matt!Or do you need my fist to knock some sense into that head of yours?!
Matt 	B...bro?
Maxie 	Attention, Courtney! Stop fighting immediately!Paperwork is only the minimum punishment for repeatedly disobeying orders!
Courtney 	Leader...Maxie...No... Please don't...hate me!
Archie 	Matt!
(Matt's sync stone glows) 	(Matt's sync stone glows)
Matt 	I'm sorry, bro... I can't stop it anymore...I can't even stop myself!
(Courtney's sync stone glows) 	(Courtney's sync stone glows)
Courtney 	Leader Maxie... I...I just...
Maxie 	Courtney!
Archie 	I'm sorry, Matt...If I've pushed you to that point, then I've failed as a leader...
(Archie sends out Sharpedo) 	(Archie sends out Sharpedo)
Archie 	Hit me with everything you've been feeling and bottling up until now!
Matt 	Bro!
Maxie 	It's my job to deal with my subordinate's misdoings.
(Maxie sends out Camerupt) 	(Maxie sends out Camerupt)
Maxie 	Courtney! Allow me to share the burden of your suffering!
Courtney 	Leader...Maxie!
(Archie and Maxie's Pokémon attack Matt and Courtney; fade to white)	(Archie and Maxie's Pokémon attack Matt and Courtney; fade to white)
Archie 	Gaaaaahhh!
Maxie 	Urgh!
* The Terrifying Power of Nature
Name 	Text
(Zinnia, Brendan, May, and their Pokémon face down Courtney and Matt)	(Zinnia, Brendan, May, and their Pokémon face down Courtney and Matt)
Archie 	Our Pokémon have been defeated, but...
Maxie 	We cannot give up here.Not until we stop those two.
(Tabitha appears) 	(Tabitha appears)
Tabitha 	Don't do this, Leader Maxie! We have to get out of here!Without the means to fight, we will just be dead weight!
(Shelly appears) 	(Shelly appears)
Shelly 	Archie!I understand how you feel, but leave the rest to those kids!Those nothing more we can do to help here!
Archie 	How embarrassing... In the end, we gotta rely on some kids?
Maxie 	It's only one subordinate... I can't believe I couldn't control her...
(Matt and Kyogre cry out) 	(Matt and Kyogre cry out)
Brendan 	Shoot! I was so sure that Archie and Maxie would get through to them...
(Courtney and Groudon cry out) 	(Courtney and Groudon cry out)
May 	They aren't calming down at all!
Zinnia 	Until we stop the Pokémon, I don't see an end to this...
(Zinnia's phone rings) 	(Zinnia's phone rings)
Steven 	Zinnia, can you hear me?
Zinnia 	Hey, Champion. What's up? Did you find something?
(Transition to Steven wearing his sygna suit on the mountain) 	(Transition to Steven wearing his sygna suit on the mountain)
Steven 	We don't have much time, so I'll keep it short.There is a giant meteor approaching Pasio as we speak.I had a discussion with Professor Bellis, as well as Lear and his staff.We decided that I will put on special gear made for space expeditions.Then, my Rayquaza will Mega Evolve. After that, we'll head into space together and destroy the meteor!So in order for me to safely get to space...I need you to quiet down Groudon and Kyogre, who are raging about on my path.
Zinnia 	A giant meteor, huh... That's not very calming.All righty, leave that to me.
Steven 	I believe in you, Zinnia.
Professor Bellis 	Is that–!
(Deoxys appears) 	(Deoxys appears)
Steven 	Oh no, it's back again! Not right now...
(Transition to Zinnia on the beach) 	(Transition to Zinnia on the beach)
Zinnia 	So, I've just been told we have to quiet down Groudon and Kyogre.
May 	So Steven's gonna stop the meteor?In that case, failure's not gonna be an option for us!
Brendan 	Yeah! We have to stop these Pokémon, whatever it takes!
(Zinnia, May, and Brendan prepare to fight Kyogre and Groudon) 	(Zinnia, May, and Brendan prepare to fight Kyogre and Groudon)
Archie 	We've got enough problems trying to stop this rampage, but a giant meteor on top of that?
Tabitha 	This situation is beyond Team Magma and Team Aqua...
Shelly 	We just have to hope their plan succeeds...
Archie 	Darn it! Ain't there anything we can do other than sit back and watch?
Maxie 	Look at us, so proud of our grand ideals...Yet we are utterly powerless before the marvels of nature!
* Destroy the Meteor
Name 	Text
(Town; Team Rocket grunts are harassing sync pairs) 	(Town; Team Rocket grunts are harassing sync pairs)
Meanwhile, when Brendan and friends were fighting Kyogre... 	Meanwhile, when Brendan and friends were fighting Kyogre...
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Yo, yo! Hand over your Pokémon!
Youngster 	Aaaaahhhhh!
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Hey, you too! Come on, give us your Pokémon!
Pokémon Ranger 	S-stop! Don't take them away!
(The grunts steal the Youngster's and the Pokémon Ranger's Pokémon) 	(The grunts steal the Youngster's and the Pokémon Ranger's Pokémon)
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Ahahaha! No one's here to stop us! We can be as bad as we like!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Yeah! And it's all thanks to Team Magma and Team Aqua!
(Transition to the beach; Kyogre and Groudon have stopped rampaging) 	(Transition to the beach; Kyogre and Groudon have stopped rampaging)
Matt 	U...uhhh...
Courtney 	I feel...messed up...again...
Maxie 	Stay strong, Courtney! We need you to control Groudon!
Archie 	Get yourself together, Matt! Stop raging! You're causing a mess!
Matt 	Bro...
(Zinnia's phone rings) 	(Zinnia's phone rings)
Zinnia 	Now's your chance, Champion!We can't hold them much longer, so hurry!
(Transition to the mountain; Steven's phone rings) 	(Transition to the mountain; Steven's phone rings)
Steven 	I know... I'd like to do so, but I can't now!
(Steven's Metagross, Alolan Sandslash, and Rayquaza battle Deoxys) 	(Steven's Metagross, Alolan Sandslash, and Rayquaza battle Deoxys)
Steven 	I'm being attacked by Deoxys and can't take off!This Deoxys must've come on a meteor...
(Metagross and Sandslash try to attack Deoxys, but it dodges their attacks; Rayquaza attacks Deoxys, and Deoxys attacks it back)	(Metagross and Sandslash try to attack Deoxys, but it dodges their attacks; Rayquaza attacks Deoxys, and Deoxys attacks it back)
Steven 	For some reason, it's only attacking my Rayquaza and isn't showing any interest in the other Pokémon.I don't know what happened before it came here, but it can't go on like this!
(Steven's phone rings) 	(Steven's phone rings)
Maxie 	Can you hear me, Champion? It's me, Maxie.In order to destroy the meteor, we need a Trainer who's wearing a space-compatible suit...and is a sync pair with Rayquaza, correct?
Steven 	Yes, but...
Maxie 	We have a suit that has almost the same features as what you're wearing.As long as we can make our Rayquaza Mega Evolve–
Steven 	Oh, I get what you're trying to do.Zinnia... Sounds like what we need is for you to destroy the meteor with Mega Rayquaza.
(Fade to Steven and Zinnia facing away from each other) 	(Fade to Steven and Zinnia facing away from each other)
Zinnia 	You know my Rayquaza can't Mega Evolve, right?
Steven 	It's not about whether you think it can or not. Mega Evolution is the only solution we have.
Zinnia 	Jeez. What a reckless Champion.And? What are you gonna do?
Steven 	I'll try to catch this Deoxys.
(Fade to Brendan) 	(Fade to Brendan)
Steven 	Brendan said that we can definitely become friends with any Pokémon!
(Fade to Steven and Zinnia; Steven laughs) 	(Fade to Steven and Zinnia; Steven laughs)
Steven 	I want to believe in those words, too.
Zinnia 	Yeah, sure. It's easy to delegate the important stuff to everyone else.
Steven 	That's not what I'm doing.This is a race between you and me.Let's see if I can catch Deoxys and take off first...or if you can lift off and get to space before that.
Zinnia 	That doesn't sound bad. I'm in.
Steven 	Yeah! Let's do this fair and square–and see who wins this race.
(Fade to Steven on the mountain) 	(Fade to Steven on the mountain)
Steven 	All right, Deoxys. If you're so interested in us, let's battle!
(Deoxys cries out) 	(Deoxys cries out)
Steven 	When you change your mind and decide to become our friend...I'm sure we can be partners.
* In the Shadows of Pasio's Crisis
Name 	Text
(Beach) 	(Beach)
Zinnia 	Brendan, May! The Champion's plan is...
Brendan 	It's fine! If they start rampaging again, we'll take care of it!
May 	Just focus on yourself, Zinnia!
Zinnia 	Yeah, you're right. With you on the job, I know it'll be OK.OK then, time for me to go on a trip to space!
Maxie 	I apologize for burdening you with this responsibility.
Archie 	We're countin' on ya.
Zinnia 	Leave it to me.
(Transition to Zinnia on another beach) 	(Transition to Zinnia on another beach)
Zinnia 	We may do our own thing...But we're never alone.Right, Rayquaza?''
(Rayquaza roars; Zinnia's sync stone and Key Stone glow) 	(Rayquaza roars; Zinnia's sync stone and Key Stone glow)
Zinnia 	Let's show the world our new story.
(Rayquaza roars again) 	(Rayquaza roars again)
Zinnia 	*exhale*... ... ...My heart's beating faster and faster...Yeah...I'm getting excited!Now then!It's time for Mega Evolution, Rayquaza!
(Zinnia's Rayquaza Mega Evolves) 	(Zinnia's Rayquaza Mega Evolves)
(Transition to Professor Bellis on the mountain; something sparkles in the sky) 	(Transition to Professor Bellis on the mountain; something sparkles in the sky)
Professor Bellis 	That light must be...
Steven 	I'll let you win this time, Zinnia.
(Steven throws a Poké Ball, catching Deoxys) 	(Steven throws a Poké Ball, catching Deoxys)
Steven 	Phew! Finally...
(Steven sends out Deoxys) 	(Steven sends out Deoxys)
Steven 	Someday, we'll understand each other more.
(Transition to Brendan, May, Steven, and Wally in the town) 	(Transition to Brendan, May, Steven, and Wally in the town)
Brendan 	So, the meteor has been destroyed, and Groudon and Kyogre are calm again.
Wally 	I understand that we were able to stop the meteor by smashing it into pieces...but why did Groudon and Kyogre also calm down when we did that?
Steven 	Well, when I was on the way back from catching Deoxys...I found a suspicious device.Professor Bellis was with me and managed to shut it down. That also stopped the super-ancient Pokémon from losing control.We discussed the matter and assume that the device was amplifying natural energy.
Brendan 	That means someone must've caused all of this intentionally...
May 	What an awful thing to do! You shouldn't force Pokémon to go on a rampage!
??? 	Exactly!
(Looker, Archie, Maxie, Shelly, Tabitha, Courtney, and Matt appear; Courtney and Matt no longer have purple auras)	(Looker, Archie, Maxie, Shelly, Tabitha, Courtney, and Matt appear; Courtney and Matt no longer have purple auras)
Looker 	In the name of the International Police, I refuse to let whoever did this run free!
Steven 	Do you know who caused this?
Looker 	Yes, I do! During my investigation, we learned that Team Rocket were the ones pulling the strings!They made Team Magma and Team Aqua fight on purpose–and used that chaos as a cover for their evil deeds!The suspicious device that Steven found must be Team Rocket's!
Wally 	So our enemy is...
Brendan 	Team Rocket!
May 	So, if that's the case, what are we going to do with Team Aqua and Team Magma?
Looker 	They both caused damage to the island, but that was only because they were being used by someone else.They're not innocent, but we won't be arresting them for now.
May 	That's good! I'm glad!
Archie 	It's not good at all!
Brendan 	A-Archie?!
Archie 	Sorry, kid... I wasn't directin' that to you.
Maxie 	I deeply regret involving all of you in our mess...
Archie 	Matt...don't you have something to say?
Matt 	I'm sorry. I caused a lot of trouble...
Tabitha 	Courtney, come on. Apologize to everyone, too!
Courtney 	I'm...sorry! I...won't do that...again!
Steven 	You don't have to be so hard on yourselves.
Shelly 	You've been punished enough and are sorry for what you've done.If anything...you're probably upset that you've hurt your own leaders...
Archie 	That's why we're here with you now. But we actually have something else to say to you...
Maxie 	This incident hit us hard with a valuable lesson.In the face of the wonders of nature and a worldwide catastrophe...squabbling over the ocean and land just seems so trivial.
Archie 	So for now, let's stop with this fighting.Team Magma and Team Aqua have decided to call a truce!
May 	That's big news!
Maxie 	It might not be enough to atone for my wrongdoings...but perhaps we could offer our assistance the next time Pasio needs to be protected.
Brendan 	Of course! Sounds good to me!
May 	Me too!We've got a lot of reliable allies now. Don't we, Steven?
Steven 	That's true!
(Zinnia watches the scene from a nearby roof; Steven looks up in her direction) 	(Zinnia watches the scene from a nearby roof; Steven looks up in her direction)
Steven 	We can overcome conflict and work together, hand in hand, in order to protect our future...As long as we believe in the potential of people and Pokémon!
== Unova: Team Plasma & Two Heroes ==
* The One to Rule the World
Name 	Text
(Ruins; N, Zekrom, and Reshiram are surrounded by Team Rocket) 	(Ruins; N, Zekrom, and Reshiram are surrounded by Team Rocket)
Petrel 	Nowhere to hide now!
Proton 	Surrender, and give us those Legendary Pokémon!
N 	What if I say no?
Archer 	Then we'll just have to be a little rough and take them from you.
N 	What can I do? There must be something...
(Giovanni appears) 	(Giovanni appears)
Giovanni 	Heh. No Matter how hard you try to think your way out of this, it's pointless.There's simply no other option but for you to–
(The Shadow Triad appear and surround N) 	(The Shadow Triad appear and surround N)
N 	The Shadow Triad?!
(Two of the Shadows vanish with Reshiram and Zekrom) 	(Two of the Shadows vanish with Reshiram and Zekrom)
N 	Oh no! The Pokémon!
Ariana 	You dare take what's ours?!
The Shadow Triad 	Excuse me, Your Majesty...
N 	Wh-what are–
(The third Shadow and N vanish) 	(The third Shadow and N vanish)
Proton 	Team Plasma! They still had a trick up their sleeve...
Giovanni 	The Shadow Triad, huh...It seems Ghetsis has some exceptional subordinates of his own.
(Transition to Ghetsis in Team Plasma's hideout) 	(Transition to Ghetsis in Team Plasma's hideout)
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Ghetsis!
(N appears escorted by two Team Plasma grunts) 	(N appears escorted by two Team Plasma grunts)
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	Everything went as planned! We've secured Zekrom and Reshiram at our base, and we brought back N, the traitor!
Ghetsis 	Excellent!With this, I'm now one step closer to achieving my ideals.
N 	What are you scheming this time?!Using MY friends?
Ghetsis 	"Friends"... Are you still saying things like that?Pokémon are tools! Pokémon are weapons!It is I, Ghetsis, who will reign over that power and rule the world!Hehehe... If you're truly that curious, I'll tell you my plan.I'll use Zekrom and Reshiram to unleash Kyurem's true power–as spoken of in the legend of Unova's founding!
N 	The true power of Kyurem?
Ghetsis 	I was waiting for the opportunity to make those two Legendary Pokémon mine...And Team Rocket so conveniently provided it for me!It seems that man Giovanni still has some use...
N 	So you plan to trample on the hearts of the Pokémon and people on this island...I absolutely refuse to let that happen!
Ghetsis 	How foolish.What are you going to do with your Pokémon taken from you?Just sit back and watch while the world becomes mine.
N 	... ... ...I assume Ghetsis plans to fuse Zekrom, Reshiram, and Kyurem together...
(Fade to Kyurem, Reshiram, and Zekrom) 	(Fade to Kyurem, Reshiram, and Zekrom)
N 	But merging three Pokémon into one is no easy task. It takes time.Before he can do it, we have to– No, even if Kyurem takes on its true form...
(Transition to smiling Hilbert, Rosa, Nate, and Hilda) 	(Transition to smiling Hilbert, Rosa, Nate, and Hilda)
N 	the sync pairs on Pasio can defeat that man's ambition.Hilbert, Hilda, everyone...
(Transition to the arena; Elesa and Hilda are standing in their sygna suits) 	(Transition to the arena; Elesa and Hilda are standing in their sygna suits)
Rising Star 	Wow, Elesa is amazing!
Hilda 	The crowd's getting so charged up!
Elesa 	Let's take it right to the top!We're almost at the fashion show's finale!
Hilda 	Yeah! Time for our last walk down the runway!
(Hilda and Elesa each strike a pose and then wave to the crowd; in the distance, Hilbert watches them and laughs)	(Hilda and Elesa each strike a pose and then wave to the crowd; in the distance, Hilbert watches them and laughs)
* Two Gone Missing
Name 	Text
(Rosa, Nate, and Hilbert are chatting in the town; Hilda approaches them, still wearing her sygna suit)	(Rosa, Nate, and Hilbert are chatting in the town; Hilda approaches them, still wearing her sygna suit)
Hilda 	Phew, it's finally over!When Elesa invited me, I said OK 'cause I thought we were gonna battle!I didn't realize she was actually inviting me to be in a fashion show...
Hilbert 	You're always so confident, Hilda. So even you get nervous sometimes?
Hilda 	Of course! My heart was pounding like crazy!Anyway, has anyone seen N?
Hilbert 	No, I haven't...
Hilda 	N isn't the kind of person to say he'd come and then not show up... I wonder what's up.
Rosa 	We searched the arena too, but we didn't see him...
Nate 	Hugh isn't here either. He swore he would be here!
Hilbert 	Maybe something happened...
??? 	Oh ho! Could it be you're looking for someone?
(Colress appears) 	(Colress appears)
Rosa 	Colress!
Colress 	If it's about the boy with spiky hair like a Qwilfish, I think I have an idea where he went!
Nate 	You've seen Hugh?
Colress 	Yes! I saw him chasing Team Plasma sometime before the show started!
Rosa 	Team Plasma?! Why didn't you stop him?
Colress 	I tried to!But he went anyway, so I came to tell you!
Rosa 	Hugh went missing chasing after Team Plasma...
Hilda 	That doesn't sound like good news.
Hilbert 	That might have something to do with N's absence.
Nate 	Let's look for them at once!
Colress 	Do you mind if I tag along? I'd like to help!Furthermore, your behavior is so fascinating! Allow me to observe it up close!
Hilbert 	OK! Could you take us to where you saw Hugh?
(Transition to a room in Team Plasma's hideout) 	(Transition to a room in Team Plasma's hideout)
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Stay here and be quiet!
Hugh 	Hey! Where's my partner?You're Team Plasma, right? What are you trying to do on this island?Are you really going to steal Pokémon? Answer me!
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Th-that's a lot of questions...
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	Be quiet! What an annoying child!
(The Team Plasma grunts leave) 	(The Team Plasma grunts leave)
Hugh 	Hey!Grrr!
??? 	Hey...
Hugh 	Who is it?
(N appears) 	(N appears)
N 	It's OK... I'm not your enemy.
Hugh 	Seems not...I'm Hugh. I have a history with Team Plasma.They took my sister's Pokémon five years ago, and now they've taken mine.
N 	Five years ago...I see...
Hugh 	I overheard them talking about stealing Pokémon, so I followed them.I've got to escape and save my partner and the other Pokémon they stole as soon as possible.Hm? What's up?
N 	You resent Team Plasma, don't you?
Hugh 	It's not really resentment. I'm just angry!These people have no qualms about just stealing other peoples' Pokémon... That's unacceptable!I'm gonna shut down Team Plasma's evil plans!
(Hugh walks away and starts looking around the room) 	(Hugh walks away and starts looking around the room)
N 	(As the king of Team Plasma, I persistently asked people to release their Pokémon.)(Because of what I did, some people lost their precious Pokémon... Hugh and his family must've also been affected.)... ... ...I haven't introduced myself yet.My name is...
* Pokémon Released
Name 	Text
(Team Plasma's hideout) 	(Team Plasma's hideout)
N 	My name is–
Hugh 	Oh!Sorry to interrupt, but I've just thought of something!I'm so lucky you're here! Let's work together and get out of here!
N 	So...what's the plan?
(Transition to the Team Plasma grunts standing guard outside Hugh and N's room) 	(Transition to the Team Plasma grunts standing guard outside Hugh and N's room)
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	I can't believe how annoying that new kid we just got is...
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	Hopefully he won't cause any problems...
(Hugh yells from inside the room, and the grunts turn around) 	(Hugh yells from inside the room, and the grunts turn around)
Hugh 	You! I won't forgive you!
N 	What's your problem?
(N yells, and a loud thudding noise comes from inside the room; the grunts run inside to investigate)	(N yells, and a loud thudding noise comes from inside the room; the grunts run inside to investigate)
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Hey, you two! What are you–
(Hugh and N are hiding behind a stack of boxes) 	(Hugh and N are hiding behind a stack of boxes)
Hugh 	Now!
(Fade to black) 	(Fade to black)
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Gah!
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	Oof!
(Fade back to the room) 	(Fade back to the room)
Hugh 	That went well!
N 	I didn't expect it to be this easy...
Hugh 	Let's go get our Pokémon back!
(Hugh leaves) 	(Hugh leaves)
N 	What a straightforward Trainer.
(Transition to Hugh and N in a hallway in Team Plasma's hideout) 	(Transition to Hugh and N in a hallway in Team Plasma's hideout)
Hugh 	Where are you, partner?!Let's search over there next.
N 	Wait. Have a look at this.
(N and Hugh look up at the wall) 	(N and Hugh look up at the wall)
Hugh 	Is this a map of this place?
N 	Most likely.I see...I've memorized this hideout's layout. Let's get moving.
Hugh 	You're really smart, huh!
(Transition to Hugh and N in front of a locked door) 	(Transition to Hugh and N in front of a locked door)
Hugh 	Ah... The door's locked with a passcode. We can't get in.Let's try busting it down.
N 	No need for that.It shouldn't take much time to figure out a formula for this.
Hugh 	What?! What even are you?I guess it doesn't matter. I'll just watch for anyone coming...
(N starts fiddling with the lock while Hugh stands lookout) 	(N starts fiddling with the lock while Hugh stands lookout)
Hugh 	Oh yeah–did you know?Apparently, the former king of Team Plasma was a smart guy like you.
N 	... ... ...OK, this is it.
(The lock clicks open) 	(The lock clicks open)
Hugh 	Is it open? Let's go!
(Hugh and N run into the room) 	(Hugh and N run into the room)
Hugh 	There you are, partner!
(Hugh's Bouffalant makes a happy noise; a Genesect stands silently beside it) 	(Hugh's Bouffalant makes a happy noise; a Genesect stands silently beside it)
Hugh 	And another Pokémon?
(Two Team Plasma grunts and their Pokémon run into the room) 	(Two Team Plasma grunts and their Pokémon run into the room)
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Y-you! How did you get here?
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	They escaped!
Hugh 	Let's go, partner! Let's show them our power!
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	We'll just lock you up again!
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Get ready! Plasmaaaa!
(Hugh battles the grunts and defeats them easily) 	(Hugh battles the grunts and defeats them easily)
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	Yikes!
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	F-fall back!
(The grunts flee) 	(The grunts flee)
Hugh 	Thanks, partner!When I'm with you, they don't scare me at all!
N 	I want to thank you too.You saved me. Thank you.
(Bouffalant makes a happy noise) 	(Bouffalant makes a happy noise)
Hugh 	Huh. It's rare for Bouffalant not to be suspicious around someone it's meeting for the first time.
(Genesect cries out; Hugh and N walk over to it) 	(Genesect cries out; Hugh and N walk over to it)
Hugh 	Oh yeah, there was another Pokémon.Is this your Pokémon?
(Genesect cries out again) 	(Genesect cries out again)
N 	No... It isn't.Sounds like it's been modified and experimented on by Team Plasma.
Hugh 	"Sounds like"?But if that's true, I can't let Team Plasma get away with it!What should we do? Should we take it too?
N 	I would feel bad dragging it around with all these injuries.Let's set it free outside.I'd like it to spend its time with a kindhearted Trainer.
Hugh 	I understand.
N 	Please don't dislike humans.There are Trainers with honest and kind hearts...Just like my friend Hilbert.
(Genesect makes a soft cry) 	(Genesect makes a soft cry)
* For the Kind People
Name 	Text
(Hilbert, Hilda, Rosa, Nate, and Colress walk through a plaza in the town; Colress stops, and it takes the group a moment to realize he's fallen behind)	(Hilbert, Hilda, Rosa, Nate, and Colress walk through a plaza in the town; Colress stops, and it takes the group a moment to realize he's fallen behind)
Hilbert 	Colress, is this where Hugh disappeared?
Rosa 	Colress?
Colress 	Sorry, there was a bit of a commotion.
(Colress catches up to the group) 	(Colress catches up to the group)
Colress 	Apparently a Pokémon came from the direction we're heading...And it was desperately looking for something.I also heard people saying it was injured.
Rosa 	That's concerning. Hopefully it's not Hugh or N's Pokémon...
Nate 	But if it is, it might give us a clue to finding them.
Hilbert 	... ... ...Let's go!
(Transition to the Pokémon Center) 	(Transition to the Pokémon Center)
Nate 	Burgh, Brycen!
(Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, and Colress approach Burgh and Brycen) 	(Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, and Colress approach Burgh and Brycen)
Hilda 	We came because we were told a wounded Pokémon was brought here!
Burgh 	Ah, I see. You were worried about it and came to check.
Brycen 	It was covered in wounds, but no need to worry.It's in the back getting treatment and recovering.
Hilbert 	That's good to hear.
Nate 	By the way, that Pokémon that was brought here–what was it?
Burgh 	Well... It looked like a bug Pokémon, but I've never seen anything like it.It's covered in metal, and it has a cannon on its back...
Colress 	Aha! I think I know what it is!Its name is Genesect! It's a Pokémon that's been modified by Team Plasma!Which means there's a good chance it escaped from the Team Plasma hideout!
Hilbert 	Modifying Pokémon...
(Someone screams; Trista walks out from behind the counter, chasing Genesect) 	(Someone screams; Trista walks out from behind the counter, chasing Genesect)
Trista 	Please help us catch it! As soon as we finished treatment–
(Genesect stops in front of Burgh) 	(Genesect stops in front of Burgh)
Burgh 	Whoa!
(Genesect looks around) 	(Genesect looks around)
Burgh 	Hmm... Are you looking for something?
Rosa 	What should we do, Hilbert?
(Genesect looks at Hilbert and cries out) 	(Genesect looks at Hilbert and cries out)
Hilda 	It seems interested in Hilbert.It looks like it wants to tell him something.
Hilbert 	That could be it!
(Trista walks up to Genesect) 	(Trista walks up to Genesect)
Trista 	Come on back.The treatment is over, but you should stay still for a–
Hilbert 	Trista, please wait!That Genesect might be able to guide us to N!
Trista 	What?
Hilbert 	N can communicate with Pokémon, and he might have told Genesect about us!
Hilda 	Wait, so N was taken by Team Plasma after all?!
Hilbert 	Yeah... That's what I'm getting from Genesect.
Trista 	If that's the case, I'll leave it with you for now.But please don't push it too much.
Hilbert 	Understood! Thank you so much!OK! Let's go, Genesect! Take it slow if you need to!
Colress 	The connection between humans and Pokémon is truly fascinating!
* Sync Pairs' Hearts Align
Name 	Text
(Hilda, Rosa, Nate, Hilbert, and Colress walk along a mountain path; their path is blocked by two Team Plasma grunts)	(Hilda, Rosa, Nate, Hilbert, and Colress walk along a mountain path; their path is blocked by two Team Plasma grunts)
Hilda 	Get out of the way!
(Hilda sends out Victini) 	(Hilda sends out Victini)
Hilda 	Hilbert, you guys go ahead! We'll keep them busy here!
Rosa 	I'll help you as well, Hilda!
(Rosa sends out Serperior) 	(Rosa sends out Serperior)
Colress 	I think it would be more efficient to do what Hilda said.We should go on ahead.
Hilbert 	Hilda, Rosa! Be careful, you two!
Hilda 	You too!
(Hilbert, Nate, and Colress go on ahead) 	(Hilbert, Nate, and Colress go on ahead)
Hilda 	Now...let's get it started!
(Victini cries out) 	(Victini cries out)
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	It's bold of you to come this far. Seems like you don't know your place!
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	This place is near our main base, and we're gonna take you down with strength and numbers!
Hilda 	Don't think you can beat us with just strength!We care for our Pokémon and the people around us! And that makes us way stronger than you!We wanna help our friends, and we feel that deep in our hearts!That's why we won't lose to the likes of you!
Rosa 	That's right!
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Once we finish with you two, we'll go after the ones that went ahead!
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	Let's go! Plasmaaaa!
(Transition to Hilbert, Nate, and Colress in a cave) 	(Transition to Hilbert, Nate, and Colress in a cave)
Hilbert 	N and Hugh must be ahead!
??? 	Stop...
(The Shadow Triad appear) 	(The Shadow Triad appear)
The Shadow Triad (1) 	We can't let you go any further.
(The Shadow Triad each send out a Bisharp) 	(The Shadow Triad each send out a Bisharp)
The Shadow Triad (1) 	The Shadow Triad will be your opponent.
Hilbert 	The Shadow Triad!
The Shadow Triad (2) 	I know you're planning to head to that boy and our lord N, but we must stop you here.
Nate 	Thought so!
Colress 	Oh, it's been a while! Still can't tell who's who, but...
The Shadow Triad (1) 	Colress... Why are you working with these people who oppose Ghetsis?
The Shadow Triad (3) 	Your role is to conduct research for Team Plasma's development.
Colress 	Well excuse me! I scrapped my Team Plasma title quite a while ago!I am now purely a scientist who's studying the bond between humans and Pokémon!And if you're going to get in the way of that, I must get rid of you!And on top of that, I hate Ghetsis!
(Colress sends out Klinklang, Nate sends out Braviary, and Hilbert sends out Samurott) 	(Colress sends out Klinklang, Nate sends out Braviary, and Hilbert sends out Samurott)
The Shadow Triad (2) 	I struggle to understand...
The Shadow Triad (1) 	An enemy is an enemy, regardless the reason.
The Shadow Triad (3) 	Let's go...
(Hilbert, Nate, and Colress's Pokémon battle and defeat the Shadow Triad's Pokémon) 	(Hilbert, Nate, and Colress's Pokémon battle and defeat the Shadow Triad's Pokémon)
Nate 	Yeah!
The Shadow Triad (1) 	Not so fast.
(The Shadow Triad send out three more Bisharp) 	(The Shadow Triad send out three more Bisharp)
Nate 	No way!
Hilbert 	There's no end to this!
Colress 	They're trying to buy time instead of beating us.
Hilbert 	What can we do? At this rate...
(The Bisharp charge at Samurott; Genesect gets in between them and drives the Bisharp back) 	(The Bisharp charge at Samurott; Genesect gets in between them and drives the Bisharp back)
Hilbert 	Genesect!Are you gonna help us? You've just recovered...
(Genesect attacks the Bisharp) 	(Genesect attacks the Bisharp)
The Shadow Triad (1) 	Gah!
Nate 	Wh-whoa!
Colress 	Wow! So this is what a Pokémon can do when it cares for a Trainer!
Hilbert 	You want to fight together, by my side? I really appreciate that!I didn't want to ask you since Team Plasma has put you through so much...But I want to help my friends.Could you help me out?
(Genesect cries out) 	(Genesect cries out)
Hilbert 	Thank you, Genesect.
(Hilbert's sync stone glows; Hilda and Rosa appear) 	(Hilbert's sync stone glows; Hilda and Rosa appear)
Hilda 	We're back, everyone!
Rosa 	It's the Shadow Triad!
Hilbert 	We have to help N and Hugh! We can't get caught up here!
Hilda 	Of course!
(Something is silent in Hilbert's bag) 	(Something is silent in Hilbert's bag)
Hilbert 	I know... If it gets really tough, I might need your help.Let's go!
* Spoken Names
Name 	Text
(Town) 	(Town)
Looker 	It seems Team Plasma is on the move this time...Good grief... Different organizations keep appearing one after another.
Paulo 	Team Plasma is an organization that was trying to separate people and Pokémon back in Unova, right?Apparently, they stole Pokémon from Trainers, saying it was for Pokémon's sake...I'll never forgive them... Ever!
Looker 	Don't be too quick to assume everything they do is evil.It's true that Team Plasma stole Pokémon–and said they were protecting them as an excuse.And yes, what they were actually trying to do was control Unova–
Paulo 	Exactly! That's why–
Looker 	Hold on. Don't rush to conclusions.There are people in Team Plasma who have different views.And the people who respected N, instead of Ghetsis, decided to leave the organization.Those people are now managing a refuge to protect Pokémon, to make up for what they did.
Paulo 	Even if they do that...
Looker 	You're right. Their wrongdoings will never disappear.After a Pokémon and Trainer have been ripped apart, it's hard to fix their relationship.But remember–at the time, they didn't think what they were doing was evil.They thought their actions were for Pokémon's sake, just like N did.They believed there was true justice in their ideals.
Paulo 	... ... ...
(Transition to Team Plasma's hideout; Hugh and N approach Ghetsis)	(Transition to Team Plasma's hideout; Hugh and N approach Ghetsis)
Hugh 	You!
N 	... ... ...
??? 	Such an annoying presence you are.
(Ghetsis turns around) 	(Ghetsis turns around)
Ghetsis 	You investigated us back in Unova–and you insist on being a hindrance to us here on Pasio, too?
Hugh 	Ghetsis!It's your fault! All because Team Plasma stole Pokémon from their Trainers!
Ghetsis 	The Shadow Triad have told me things about you.You're that young boy who got angry at us for stealing your family's Pokémon. Am I correct?
Hugh 	That's right! I won't allow you and Team Plasma to just keep doing what you want!
N 	Me neither...I can't ignore what you and Team Plasma are doing.You've been using Pokémon in your experiments, and if you keep taking Pokémon away from their Trainers here on Pasio...I will stop you, no matter what it takes!
Ghetsis 	Your determination is admirable. As a Trainer, you must think yourself a paragon of virtue.However, I do find it very strange.A boy who's family's Pokémon was stolen all because of Team Plasma...And another boy who used to be the king of Team Plasma...You're now working together, hand in hand?
Hugh 	What do you mean?
Ghetsis 	Heh...Myah-ha-ha-ha! So you don't know anything!Very well, allow me to reveal who this boy really is!That boy beside you–N...He was the king of Team Plasma, who led efforts to liberate all Pokémon!The reason your family's Pokémon were stolen was to make N's ideals come true!How sad, isn't it.Your enemy–the person you should hate–has been standing right next to you all along!
(Hugh looks at N) 	(Hugh looks at N)
N 	It's true...I believed the liberation of Pokémon was the right thing to do...And I did lead Team Plasma.
Hugh 	That was you?
N 	But...I'm different now!I learned how wonderful it is for people and Pokémon to live together.For the people and Pokémon who live on Pasio, I will...
Hugh 	I've heard enough.
N 	... ... ...
* N and Hugh
Name 	Text
(Team Plasma's hideout) 	(Team Plasma's hideout)
Hugh 	I've heard enough.
N 	... ... ...
Hugh 	N...You don't have to say any more. I already know...You're a nice guy.
(N is shocked) 	(N is shocked)
Ghetsis 	What?
Hugh 	I know there are people with different ideals in Team Plasma.I met people in Unova who really respect you from the bottom of their hearts.They also told me how kind you are, N.
N 	Hugh...
Hugh 	We got here together, and I saw how you care for your Pokémon.The Pokémon trust you, too. Seeing that, there's no way you're actually a bad guy.I know you can't undo what you did in the past...But I trust you, N!
N 	Hugh... Thank you for believing in me.
Hugh 	You're the one I can't forgive!You took advantage of N's pure feelings and put the blame on him!You play dirty, and that's what I hate the most!Just to let you know...You're about to feel my rage!
(Bouffalant cries out) 	(Bouffalant cries out)
Ghetsis 	How irritating.So, you are going against me?How pitiful of you not to listen to the perfect ruler.<Br>Allow me to fix that!
(Ghetsis sends out Kyurem) 	(Ghetsis sends out Kyurem)
N 	I'm sorry... I want to battle together, but...
Hugh 	It's fine!I understand. I'll fight for you, too!
(Transition to Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, and Colress underground)	(Transition to Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, and Colress underground)
Rosa 	We finally managed to sneak into their hideout!
Hilbert 	It was a really close one... We had to battle a lot.Are you OK, Genesect?
(Two Team Plasma grunts appear) 	(Two Team Plasma grunts appear)
Team Plasma Grunt 	Hey! This is as far as you go!
Nate 	Another enemy!
Hilda 	We'll win, no matter how many of them come!
(Hilda and Victini defeat the grunts' Pokémon) 	(Hilda and Victini defeat the grunts' Pokémon)
Team Plasma Grunt 	Why can't we beat them?! They should be tired by now!
(The grunts flee; Hilda and Nate laugh) 	(The grunts flee; Hilda and Nate laugh)
Hilbert 	You're just getting started, aren't you, Hilda?
Hilda 	Of course!N might be here–somewhere!Knowing that gives me strength!
Hilbert 	That's true... We came all this way.We don't have time to wait around!
Rosa 	Yeah! Let's go!
(Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, and Rosa walk ahead) 	(Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, and Rosa walk ahead)
Colress 	Her positive attitude is giving strength to everyone around her...So this is what can be achieved through the bonds of friendship!
* One Blow to Break Through
Name 	Text
(Underground) 	(Underground)
Hilda 	C'mon! Who's next?
(The Shadow Triad appear) 	(The Shadow Triad appear)
The Shadow Triad (1) 	Don't get full of yourself.
The Shadow Triad (2) 	We lost once, but we won't twice.
Hilbert 	These guys again!
Rosa 	They're strong, but we need to do this! Right, everyone?
Hilda 	Yeah! Let's do this!
(Hilbert sends out Mightyena and Samurott; the Shadow Triad sends out their Bisharp; Hilbert's Pokémon are defeated)	(Hilbert sends out Mightyena and Samurott; the Shadow Triad sends out their Bisharp; Hilbert's Pokémon are defeated)
Hilbert 	Mightyena! Samurott!
(Genesect steps up) 	(Genesect steps up)
Hilbert 	Genesect, stand back! You'll be defeated if we stay like this!
(Two Team Plasma grunts appear behind the Shadow Triad) 	(Two Team Plasma grunts appear behind the Shadow Triad)
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Did you just say Genesect? Why is it here?
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	How foolish.Although N let it escape, it came all the way back.
Hilbert 	Y'know, that's what I thought. You're here because N saved you...And now you want to save him, right?
(Genesect cries out; Hilbert is pensive) 	(Genesect cries out; Hilbert is pensive)
Hilbert 	I understand how you feel.I'm also worried about N.We have to keep moving.Genesect, thank you for fighting for N.Everyone here feels the same as you!
(Genesect prepares to fight the Shadow Triad's Pokémon) 	(Genesect prepares to fight the Shadow Triad's Pokémon)
The Shadow Triad (1) 	What's the matter? You're not gonna battle?
The Shadow Triad (2) 	If Genesect's attack reaches us, we'll take some damage for sure.
The Shadow Triad (3) 	IF it reaches us.
Hilbert 	... ... ...
(The Team Plasma grunts laugh, making Hilda and Rosa angry) 	(The Team Plasma grunts laugh, making Hilda and Rosa angry)
Hilda 	Hilbert! We'll deal with Team Plasma! I'm counting on you to fight the Shadow Triad!
Rosa 	Hit them hard!
Hilbert 	I know... But their teamwork doesn't leave any openings.We'll run out of energy if we just randomly shoot.
(Nate walks up to Hilbert) 	(Nate walks up to Hilbert)
Nate 	Hey, I noticed something...
(Nate explains something to Hilbert) 	(Nate explains something to Hilbert)
Hilbert 	Oh... I see!If that's the case, we can do it in one shot!
The Shadow Triad (1) 	Whisper your plans to each other all you like. It won't get you anywhere.
The Shadow Triad (2) 	You'll never hit us.
Hilbert 	I'm not so sure about that.Genesect!
(Genesect turns and attacks the wall) 	(Genesect turns and attacks the wall)
The Shadow Triad (3) 	Fool. Where are you aiming?
(A large rumbling resounds) 	(A large rumbling resounds)
Nate 	We did it! We made a hole in the wall!
Hilbert 	Everyone, this way!
(Hilbert runs towards the hole) 	(Hilbert runs towards the hole)
Hilda 	Well done, Hilbert!
Rosa 	That was smart!
(Hilda and Rosa run after Hilbert) 	(Hilda and Rosa run after Hilbert)
The Shadow Triad (1) 	W-wait!
(Colress walks up to Nate) 	(Colress walks up to Nate)
Colress 	That was a wonderful plan!The Shadow Triad's moves were sophisticated and perfectly ordered.That is why it was easy to deduce their motives.In this narrow passage, they kept getting in our way.And every time we tried to go a certain way, they'd push us back, with solid defense.Hence you could tell there was something important in that direction!And that's how you concluded your friend would be there!
Nate 	Yup–exactly! You got it, Colress!N and Hugh must be close by.We should hurry and find them!
* Keep Moving Forward!
Name 	Text
(Team Plasma's hideout; Bouffalant attacks Kyurem)	(Team Plasma's hideout; Bouffalant attacks Kyurem)
Ghetsis 	What's the matter?You talk big, but this is all you can do?
Hugh 	I'm not done yet! I've only just started!
Ghetsis 	You look pathetic, N!First your Pokémon was taken from you, and now you can't even help the person that believes in you.Or are you racked by your feelings of guilt?That's it, isn't it! Mistakes remain with you your entire life and can never be erased!No matter how lofty your ideals have become, your past will always haunt you.You can never escape it!
(Kyurem defeats Bouffalant; fade to black) 	(Kyurem defeats Bouffalant; fade to black)
N 	(That's right... I made those mistakes, and there's no way to take them back.)(Am I only speaking of and acting on lofty ideals...)(because I want to feel better? Because I want everyone to forgive me?)
(Fade back to Team Plasma's hideout) 	(Fade back to Team Plasma's hideout)
N 	Even so, I have to act on what I believe in.
(Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, and Colress appear) 	(Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, and Colress appear)
Ghetsis 	Who are these people? How did they get here so quickly?!
Hilbert 	N! Hugh!
Hilda 	We did it! We finally found you!
N 	Hilbert! Hilda! Rosa! And even Nate!
Hugh 	Why are you guys here?
Rosa 	'Cause we were worried about you two!
Hugh 	Even Colress! You helped out, too?
(Colress chuckles) 	(Colress chuckles)
N 	How did you know we were here?
Nate 	Well...because of Colress. And also...
Hilbert 	Genesect led us this way!
(Genesect flies over to N) 	(Genesect flies over to N)
N 	You helped everyone?Is it because I helped you? You did this as a way to thank me?
(Genesect cries out) 	(Genesect cries out)
N 	I see...Thank you for believing in humans.
Hugh 	Hey, N, you feel bad for what you did in the past, right?I've said this before, but no matter how much you regret it, you can't change the past.But you have friends who will help you move forward.So... If you're always dwelling on the past, you'd be turning your back on them. And that would be rude, y'know.
(Rosa, Hilda, Hilbert, and Nate smile at N) 	(Rosa, Hilda, Hilbert, and Nate smile at N)
N 	Friends that will help me move forward...As you said, even if I have regrets about what I did in the past, I can't change any of it.I need to look toward the future!
(The Shadow Triad appears) 	(The Shadow Triad appears)
Ghetsis 	What are you doing? You cowards!
The Shadow Triad (1) 	We're terribly sorry, Lord Ghetsis...
The Shadow Triad (2) 	For not being able to complete our mission properly.
The Shadow Triad (3) 	However, our enemy seems fatigued. We'll end it here.
Ghetsis 	I don't care! Bring me either one of those two dragon Pokémon, immediately!
(The Shadow Triad vanish and reappear with Zekrom)	(The Shadow Triad vanish and reappear with Zekrom)
Ghetsis 	Here and now! I'll have Kyurem use Absofusion!''
* Two Heroes
Name 	Text
(Team Plasma's hideout; Ghetsis and Kyurem are facing Zekrom, which is surrounded by the Shadow Triad) 	(Team Plasma's hideout; Ghetsis and Kyurem are facing Zekrom, which is surrounded by the Shadow Triad)
Hilda 	You're gonna fuse Zekrom and Kyurem?!
N 	Zekrom!
Hilbert 	I won't let you!Go! Kyurem!
(Hilbert sends out Kyurem) 	(Hilbert sends out Kyurem)
Hilbert 	Knock down Ghetsis's Kyurem!
(Hilbert's Kyurem attacks Ghetsis's Kyurem) 	(Hilbert's Kyurem attacks Ghetsis's Kyurem)
Ghetsis 	What? Another Kyurem?!
(Zekrom roars, knocking the Shadow Triad back; Hilbert's Kyurem charges into Zekrom; the two dragons fuse and turn into Black Kyurem)	(Zekrom roars, knocking the Shadow Triad back; Hilbert's Kyurem charges into Zekrom; the two dragons fuse and turn into Black Kyurem)
Ghetsis 	Impossible! There's supposed to be only one left of the ancient dragon Pokémon!
Hilbert 	I didn't think it'd be possible either at first...But there's no such thing as impossible. There's so many mysteries we don't yet know about Pokémon and this world.And there's nothing wrong with having two.
(Hilbert walks to stand beside N) 	(Hilbert walks to stand beside N)
Hilbert 	There were two heroes in Unova, also!N! I trust you with my Kyurem!
(Black Kyurem roars) 	(Black Kyurem roars)
N 	... ... ...Understood. You've entrusted me with your feelings and your precious partner...I'll be sure to take care of them both!
(Black Kyurem roars) 	(Black Kyurem roars)
Hilda 	Now your plan won't work!
Hugh 	You're at a dead end, Team Plasma!
Ghetsis 	Shut up!It will not end here!No matter what any of you do, I won't allow you to stop me!
(The Shadow Triad send out their Bisharp) 	(The Shadow Triad send out their Bisharp)
N 	Hilbert!
Hilbert 	I know! N!
(Kyurem and Genesect battle and defeat the Shadow Triad's Bisharp and Ghetsis's Kyurem) 	(Kyurem and Genesect battle and defeat the Shadow Triad's Bisharp and Ghetsis's Kyurem)
Ghetsis 	Ugh...ugh... Urgh!
The Shadow Triad (1) 	Lord Ghetsis!
Hugh 	That kind of teamwork is only possible if they trust each other from the bottom of their hearts.N, you also have important friends you can depend on.
Ghetsis 	Not only once...but twice!No! This is the third time!I can't believe I keep getting thwarted by such pitiful fools!
Hugh 	Just admit it.You lost, Ghetsis.
Ghetsis 	Heh... Hehehe...Fine. We shall retreat.Enjoy your moment of victory while it lasts.N... The next time we meet, I imagine you'll just defy me yet again.You fail to understand your father's ideals...It saddens me that my own son would betray me like this.How sad and lonely.
N 	I just wanted to be a family with you, Father.But...if you continue to hurt my friends, who are dear to me...Don't expect me to hold back.
Ghetsis 	You have an unpleasant look in your eyes.Let's go.
(Ghetsis, his Kyurem, and the Shadow Triad vanish) 	(Ghetsis, his Kyurem, and the Shadow Triad vanish)
(Transition to Team Rocket's hideout) 	(Transition to Team Rocket's hideout)
Archer 	We have a report, boss.Team Plasma's scheme failed. They were thwarted by a group from Unova.
Giovanni 	Hmph... That Ghetsis.He outwitted us by taking advantage of our scheme, yet he was defeated so easily.
Archer 	Yes, sir. The former king, N, and his friends managed to stop him...The power they possess is extremely dangerous.It may become a threat to Team Rocket in the future.
Giovanni 	Hmph. It's not a problem.All we have to do is make that power ours.By the way, did Ghetsis simply retreat after he lost?
Archer 	Yes... I heard he just left.
Giovanni 	I see...It seems he has another plan in mind...
(Transition to the town) 	(Transition to the town)
A few days after the incident with Team Plasma... 	A few days after the incident with Team Plasma...
(Hugh, Nate, Rosa, Hilda, and Colress are talking) 	(Hugh, Nate, Rosa, Hilda, and Colress are talking)
Hugh 	Have you seen anyone from Team Plasma since then?
Nate 	Actually, not at all.
Hilda 	I'm happy to see they've stopped causing trouble...But I can't help worrying they might be planning things behind the scenes.
Rosa 	Hopefully this is the last time an incident like this happens.
Colress 	Come on! There's no need to fret!With everyone together, we should be able to fix anything they do in a snap!
Hilda 	Don't act like you weren't involved...
(Colress's glasses sparkle) 	(Colress's glasses sparkle)
Colress 	The key to victory, of course, is the strength of bonds!
(Flashback to N and Genesect) 	(Flashback to N and Genesect)
Colress 	N managed to make Genesect our ally by showing it his devotion.
(Pan to Hugh) 	(Pan to Hugh)
Colress 	And he was also able to change Hugh's mind and establish a relationship of trust!
(Flashback to Hilda and Victini) 	(Flashback to Hilda and Victini)
Colress 	In addition, Hilda and Victini's bond...
(Pan to Rosa, Nate, and Hilbert) 	(Pan to Rosa, Nate, and Hilbert)
Colress 	gave courage and strength to the friends that were with them!
(Flashback to Hilbert and Genesect) 	(Flashback to Hilbert and Genesect)
Colress 	Hilbert and the injured Genesect were able to understand each other, and now they're partners!
(Colress shouts excitedly; Hilda watches silently) 	(Colress shouts excitedly; Hilda watches silently)
Hilda 	Is he always like this?
Rosa 	Yep... He seems to get very passionate when he talks about his research.
??? 	Sorry for the wait!
(N and Hilbert appear, wearing their sygna suits) 	(N and Hilbert appear, wearing their sygna suits)
Hilda 	N! Hilbert! We were waiting for you two!Now! Time for a battle!
Hilbert 	Whaaat?! Now?
Rosa 	Are you ready, N?
Nate 	We've been waiting for so long to battle you!
Colress 	I would love to see everyone's battle again!Now then. Show me the power of your bonds!
N 	With all this excitement, I suppose I won't have much time to dwell on the past.
Hugh 	Yeah! Let's move forward together, N!
(Nate, Hugh, Rosa, Hilda, N, and Hilbert prepare to battle, while Colress watches) 	(Nate, Hugh, Rosa, Hilda, N, and Hilbert prepare to battle, while Colress watches)
== Kalos: Team Flare Flares Up ==
* A Kalos Peace Ceremony
Name 	Text
(Lear's villa; Serena, Calem, Tierno, Trevor, and Shauna look down from the balcony)	(Lear's villa; Serena, Calem, Tierno, Trevor, and Shauna look down from the balcony)
Shauna 	I wonder when Diantha's show is gonna start!
Trevor 	Be patient, Shauna.There's still five minutes until curtain time.Let's have a look at the pamphlet until then.
Tierno 	Wow, Trevs. I didn't know you'd be so serious about watching plays, too.
Trevor 	It's a special opportunity, so I'd like to enjoy 100 percent of it!
Calem 	I feel like it's been a while since I've seen you two go back and forth like this.
Serena 	That's true! The five of us haven't gotten together since we traveled around Kalos!
Shauna 	With Diantha acting in this play, I'm sure it'll be super enjoyable...I hope the plot isn't too difficult to understand.
Trevor 	It is quite a theme.
Tierno 	It's set in ancient Kalos, right?
Calem 	Yeah, during the warring era...
??? 	Indeed. A long time ago, there was a war in Kalos...
(Looker appears) 	(Looker appears)
Serena 	Looker?!
Calem 	Did you come to watch the show, too?
Shauna 	Are you actually a fan of Diantha or something?
Looker 	Hahaha! I just wanted to see a play in person for once!Also, there's a deep meaning behind this play, right?Around 3,000 years have passed since the war in ancient Kalos ended...So this is part of the peace ceremony on Pasio, which is being held to commemorate that.
Shauna 	I see! I'm so glad I got to see Serena and Calem again on such a special day! ♪I want to make memories with everyone, even here on Pasio!
Calem 	Making memories is nice and all, but...Is anyone curious about that rumor going around? That there's a mysterious, invisible Pokémon on Pasio?
Trevor 	What do you mean, "invisible"?!
Calem 	I've only heard rumors, so I'm not sure if it actually exists.
(A loud buzzer sounds) 	(A loud buzzer sounds)
Hello, everyone. Sorry for keeping you waiting.The play will begin shortly. 	Hello, everyone. Sorry for keeping you waiting.The play will begin shortly.
Looker 	Oh, it's about to start!
(Diantha, wearing her sygna suit, appears with her Diancie) 	(Diantha, wearing her sygna suit, appears with her Diancie)
Diantha 	The fires of war have reached this country...Why do people fight? Why do we steal what limited resources we have from each other?Why can't we be peaceful and understand each other?
Looker 	... ... ...(If the intel I got is true, then something is going to happen around now...)(I need to stay alert and aware...)(I know... I know I have to... But...but!)Wh-what a moving story!*sniffle* *sob*
Calem 	Looker...
Serena 	I guess he was really looking forward to seeing the play, huh.
Shauna 	What?! Is that...
(Two Team Flare grunts appear and send out a Golbat and Machoke) 	(Two Team Flare grunts appear and send out a Golbat and Machoke)
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Team Flare is claiming this stage–with style!
Team Flare Grunt (2) 	Everyone stay calm and follow our orders!
Trevor 	T-Team Flare!
Tierno 	What are they doing on Pasio?
Serena 	I don't know...but we have to stop them fast!
Diantha 	Worry not, my fellow citizens!I will deal with these people!
Looker 	Is she signaling that she doesn't need help?
Diantha 	You don't seem to know the rules of battling!You'll have to face me before you make a move on anyone else!
Team Flare Grunt (2) 	Hah! Do you understand the situation you're in?
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	We came to crash the stage–
Diantha 	Now is the time to show you how brightly the royal family shines!Diancie! Mega Evolve!
(Diantha's Diancie Mega Evolves) 	(Diantha's Diancie Mega Evolves)
Beauty 	That's Mega Diancie!
Collector 	Its beauty and shine is worthy of its nickname–the "Royal Pink Princess"!
Serena 	Diantha's making the Team Flare intrusion part of the play!
Diantha 	I won't run or hide!I will protect everyone with my own two hands!
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Stop acting tough. You don't really think you can defeat all of us, do you?
Diantha 	Of course I do!This is my mission! Diancie and I will fight for peace until the end!
??? 	Wait! I'll battle too!
(Emma appears with Mimi and Crobat) 	(Emma appears with Mimi and Crobat)
??? 	I'm the new head of the Looker Bureau in Lumiose City...
Emma 	Emma, at your service!
* Detective Reunion
Name 	Text
(Lear's villa; Emma stands next to Diantha) 	(Lear's villa; Emma stands next to Diantha)
Emma 	We're not gonna let you do your bad deeds!
(Mimi and Crobat cry out) 	(Mimi and Crobat cry out)
Diantha 	Oh? Who might this child be?
Shauna 	Who's that?
Tierno 	That's brave of her, standing up to Team Flare!
Looker 	Emma...
Trevor 	Sh-shouldn't we go and join them?
Looker 	Wait.If we all rush the stage, the people in the crowd will know something is up.
Shauna 	But...
Looker 	Diantha is trying to carry on with the play by making that kid's appearance part of it!Also...
Diantha 	What a helpful ally!Now! Let's battle together!
(Diancie cries out) 	(Diancie cries out)
Emma 	Yeah! We're gonna do our best!
(Crobat cries out) 	(Crobat cries out)
Looker 	That kid can hold her own.
Shauna 	You know her, Looker?
(Crobat defeats Golbat) 	(Crobat defeats Golbat)
Diantha 	Hyah!
(Diancie defeats Machoke) 	(Diancie defeats Machoke)
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Wh-what? She took us all out at once?!
Diantha 	Even if you try to control us by force...we won't bow down to that kind of power!
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Gah... Retreat!
(The Team Flare grunts flee) 	(The Team Flare grunts flee)
Collector 	Whoa! Diantha!
Beauty 	Th-that was so cool!
(Mimi cries out excitedly) 	(Mimi cries out excitedly)
Emma 	What's up, Mimi?
(Emma looks up and notices Looker on the balcony) 	(Emma looks up and notices Looker on the balcony)
Emma 	Oh!Mister Looker!
Looker 	You've become an excellent head of the Looker Bureau, Emma!
Emma 	Uh-huh!
(Transition to a Beauty making a phone call elsewhere in the villa)	(Transition to a Beauty making a phone call elsewhere in the villa)
Beauty 	We have a report.During Champion Diantha's play, people calling themselves Team Flare burst onto the stage.
Collector 	Their motives are unknown.They engaged Diantha in battle in an attempt to take over the stage, but they were all taken out...And they ran away.
??? 	I see... Well done.If there's any more movement, please contact me.
Beauty 	Absolutely.
(The Beauty and Collector leave) 	(The Beauty and Collector leave)
* Team Flare's Mission
Name 	Text
(Lear's villa) 	(Lear's villa)
Even though Team Flare caused an incident forcing their way onstage...the curtains closed without it becoming a major commotion...	Even though Team Flare caused an incident forcing their way onstage...the curtains closed without it becoming a major commotion...
Serena 	You had to deal with a lot of trouble, Diantha.I can't believe Team Flare broke in like that!
Diantha 	It sure was a surprise!But thanks to a lovely helper jumping in, I managed to perform through it!Thank you. What's your name?
Emma 	It's Emma!
Shauna 	Do you and Looker know each other?
Looker 	Yup!I used to have a detective agency called the Looker Bureau in Kalos.I had to leave Kalos for my next mission, so I entrusted the Looker Bureau to Emma.I'm the first head of the bureau, and Emma is–
Emma 	His successor, the second head!I still work in Kalos as a detective.If you have any problems, leave it to us!
Shauna 	Sure! Nice to meet you, Emma!
??? 	Everyone!
(Professor Sycamore and Paulo appear) 	(Professor Sycamore and Paulo appear)
Paulo 	I heard Team Flare forced their way onstage during the performance.
Looker 	Yes, but thanks to Diantha's quick thinking, there wasn't much damage done.Hmm... I wonder why Team Flare appeared on Pasio.Back in Kalos, I know they were scheming to get the ancient ultimate weapon working again, but...
Paulo 	What kind of weapon?
Serena 	It's a terrifying weapon that absorbs the life from Pokémon...
Paulo 	What a weapon...
Looker 	Not only that–that group is good at blending into society.They could appear anywhere...We have to keep our guard up at all times.
Professor Sycamore 	Lysandre's behind this? No, that can't be...
Paulo 	Do you know something about that?
Professor Sycamore 	Team Flare's boss, Lysandre...He became disillusioned with this world because people fight over limited resources...And he wanted to rid the world of strife by reducing the number of human and Pokémon lives in it.But he also promised here on Pasio that he'd watch us to see if we could change the world...
Paulo 	So in the end, he didn't change his mind?
Professor Sycamore 	No, his beliefs burn strong in his heart.It won't be easy to change his mind.
Paulo 	Beliefs...
Looker 	Each person has their own circumstances and ideals.Sometimes you may need to make an effort to understand someone else's way of thinking.
Paulo 	I guess so...
Professor Sycamore 	Indeed. Even if we couldn't completely understand each other, we were getting closer, little by little.Did something happen, Lysandre?
(Looker closes his eyes and thinks silently) 	(Looker closes his eyes and thinks silently)
* A Fiery Woman
Name 	Text
(Emma, Serena, Calem, Trevor, Tierno, Shauna, and Paulo arrive in the town)	(Emma, Serena, Calem, Trevor, Tierno, Shauna, and Paulo arrive in the town)
Emma 	Whoa! It's a festival!
(Mimi makes a happy noise) 	(Mimi makes a happy noise)
Serena 	She's full of energy, considering she just battled Team Flare.
Paulo 	Oh... She did?
Shauna 	Hey. ♪ Tell me, where did you and Looker meet?How did you end up spending time at the Looker Bureau together?
Emma 	Well, my friends and I were hanging out in our secret base...And then Mr. Looker came around and said he wanted me to be his assistant!And then...
(Emma and Shauna continue talking; Calem looks around) 	(Emma and Shauna continue talking; Calem looks around)
Calem 	... ... ...
Trevor 	You seem kinda antsy, Calem.
Tierno 	Are you worried about that mysterious Pokémon people are spreading rumors about?
Calem 	Yeah, I was just wondering if someone might have already found it.
Trevor 	I'm curious as well. We could split up into two groups and–
Shauna 	Whaaat? No way! Let's all go together!
Emma 	I wanna go together, too!
Calem 	A-all right... We'll be around till the end.
(Mimi cries out) 	(Mimi cries out)
Emma 	Mimi would be happy if everyone went together, too!That's great, Mimi!
Shauna 	Hehe! ♪ You're so in sync with your partner Pokémon!
Emma 	Partner Pokémon? Me and Mimi?
Shauna 	Oh, are you not? I assumed because you're always together...
Emma 	Nope! My partner Pokémon is Crobat!Mimi is my very special friend!
(Mimi makes a happy noise) 	(Mimi makes a happy noise)
Shauna 	You and Mimi get along very well! ♪
Emma 	Yeah!
(Serena and Trevor watch them happily) 	(Serena and Trevor watch them happily)
Calem 	Hm? Where's Looker?I wonder where he went...
(Transition to Looker in an alleyway) 	(Transition to Looker in an alleyway)
Looker 	What's going on, "fiery woman"?You tried to ruin the peace ceremony's commemorative play, of all things?
(Malva chuckles) 	(Malva chuckles)
Looker 	You even gave me information about it beforehand! What's your motive?
Malva 	Don't get so angry.Our boss never gave orders to cause that fuss.Some of our team members decided to go rogue and caused a ruckus.We've recently noticed some troublemakers in our organization...I wanted you to arrest those traitors so we can find out who they are and what their motives might be.
Looker 	You wanted to use me and the International Police?
Malva 	If we were to internally investigate who the traitors are, people would start to doubt each other within the organization, right?If you apprehend the traitors, you get the credit and the troublemakers are eliminated from our organization. That's reasonable, right?
Looker 	That's not the point!
Malva 	OK then, I have another piece of information that might fire up your flames of justice.We know that these traitors are trying to get hold of a secret destructive weapon in Team Flare's possession.They're trying to steal it–and the blueprints, too.
Looker 	A destructive weapon?!
Malva 	We don't know what they plan to do with it.
Looker 	How could you own such a thing?!
Malva 	It's like insurance for us, in case something happens.This way we can always carry out our boss's wishes.
Looker 	... ... ...I have no intention of ignoring any danger that could happen on Pasio.But I also don't plan to help you resolve your own mess!I will do my own investigation...
??? 	Aaaaaaaah!
(A Youngster, a Rising Star, and a Lass run by) 	(A Youngster, a Rising Star, and a Lass run by)
Lass 	Wh-who are these people? They're wearing red sunglasses!
Looker 	Red sunglasses? They must be Team Flare!
* Team Flare vs. Team Flare?!
Name 	Text
(Emma, Serena, Calem, Trevor, Tierno, Shauna, and Paulo are chatting in the town; two Team Flare grunts appear) 	(Emma, Serena, Calem, Trevor, Tierno, Shauna, and Paulo are chatting in the town; two Team Flare grunts appear)
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Hahaha! Fear Team Flare! Run and create more chaos!
Calem 	Oh no... Here they are again!
Serena 	First, let's focus on evacuating everyone in town!
Tierno 	OK! Trevs and I can lead everyone to a safer spot!
(Trevor and Tierno run off) 	(Trevor and Tierno run off)
Calem 	I'm counting on you two!We'll stay here and stop Team Flare!
Shauna 	Serena! Calem! I'll battle with you!
(Shauna sends out Chesnaught) 	(Shauna sends out Chesnaught)
Emma 	Me too!
(Emma sends out Crobat) 	(Emma sends out Crobat)
Calem 	Thanks! I'm counting on you, Shauna! You too, Emma!
Serena 	Let's team up and work our way through this!
(The Team Flare grunts send out Weezing and Raticate; the Pokémon are defeated before they can do anything) 	(The Team Flare grunts send out Weezing and Raticate; the Pokémon are defeated before they can do anything)
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Gwah!
(Diantha and Diancie appear) 	(Diantha and Diancie appear)
Diantha 	You've been causing quite the ruckus. Not just at my play but in town, too?Stop dragging innocent people into your schemes!
Team Flare Grunt (2) 	I didn't expect Champion Diantha to step in and stop us...
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Shoot! There's no way we can take them on now.
Serena 	Diantha! You came to help us!
Diantha 	Of course. I said it on stage as well, remember?I will fight till the end with Diancie...for peace!
Serena 	Yeah!
(Looker watches the scene from a distance) 	(Looker watches the scene from a distance)
Looker 	Looks like that situation will be wrapped up soon.
(The Collector and Beauty walk up to the scene) 	(The Collector and Beauty walk up to the scene)
Looker 	What are you doing? It's dangerous here! Hurry up and–
(The Collector and Beauty throw off their disguises) 	(The Collector and Beauty throw off their disguises)
Team Flare Grunt (3) 	Gotta admit, it's hard to beat this suit! It really suits my style!
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Hey, you! What're you doing here?!
Team Flare Grunt (3) 	That's OUR line!
Team Flare Grunt (4) 	What do you think you're doing, causing a commotion here for no good reason?
Team Flare Grunt (3) 	We'll hold you accountable for what you've done!
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Ugh! Let's run!
(The first pair of Team Flare grunts flee) 	(The first pair of Team Flare grunts flee)
Team Flare Grunt (4) 	Halt!
(The second pair of Team Flare grunts chase them) 	(The second pair of Team Flare grunts chase them)
Shauna 	Team Flare was chasing after Team Flare...
Serena 	What's going on?
(Serena, Calem, Trevor, Tierno, Shauna, Diantha, Paulo, Emma, and Looker look around town; everything seems to have gone back to normal; Malva approaches them)	(Serena, Calem, Trevor, Tierno, Shauna, Diantha, Paulo, Emma, and Looker look around town; everything seems to have gone back to normal; Malva approaches them)
Diantha 	Oh, Malva. You're here, too?
(Malva waves) 	(Malva waves)
Paulo 	You're Malva! A member of the Kalos Elite Four!
Malva 	Yes, I am. Pleasure to meet you.What a ruckus that was.It seems you all were able to resolve it, though.
Calem 	By the way... Where were you all this time, Looker?
Looker 	I had a minor errand to take care of.
Emma 	Mr. Looker!Me and Mimi worked hard together and protected this city!
Looker 	That's great, Emma! You played such a big part in it, too!
Emma 	Ehehe!
Malva 	What good children they are.
(Malva walks up behind Looker to whisper in his ear) 	(Malva walks up behind Looker to whisper in his ear)
Malva 	If you don't help and our weapon gets stolen by the traitors...Then, as a member of Team Flare, I have no choice but to be a bit forceful in order to dispose of the traitors.Power must be fought with power and weapons with weapons...If we don't, there's a chance that such a powerful weapon might accidentally hurt those children...
Looker 	... ... ...!
Emma 	What's wrong, Mr. Looker? You look scary.
Looker 	Oh, it's nothing!
Malva 	I've sneakily positioned members of Team Flare dressed as civilians at a number of spots on Pasio.They're prepared to spring into action on my signal...Much like they showed you earlier.
Looker 	... ... ...
Malva 	At this point, you don't have much of a choice.So, what do you say?
Looker 	... ... ... ... ... ...Fine. I'll cooperate with you.
(Malva smirks) 	(Malva smirks)
* Hidden from Sight
Name 	Text
(Team Flare's Hideout) 	(Team Flare's Hideout)
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	I managed to sneak into their hideout, but where are the ones I'm after?
(Two Team Flare grunts with a Porygon look around suspiciously) 	(Two Team Flare grunts with a Porygon look around suspiciously)
Team Flare Grunt (2) 	Hey, let's get started before anyone notices us.
Team Flare Grunt (3) 	Yeah, I know!
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	They're looking around a lot, considering they're in their own hideout.
Team Flare Grunt (3) 	Come on! Let's get the data analysis going before the others find out!
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	There's definitely something off about them. Are they the traitors she was talking about?
(Porygon wanders off) 	(Porygon wanders off)
Team Flare Grunt (2) 	Hey! Where are you going?!
(Porygon points at Looker and cries out) 	(Porygon points at Looker and cries out)
Team Flare Grunt (2) 	Are they suspicious, Porygon? Also, this area should have been cleared of people.
Team Flare Grunt (3) 	Who are you?
Team Flare Grunt (1) 	Heh, I didn't expect my cover to be blown so soon, but that's fine.This is the International Police! Stay calm and follow our orders!
(Looker takes off his disguise) 	(Looker takes off his disguise)
Team Flare Grunt (3) 	Th-the International Police? Why here?
Team Flare Grunt (2) 	Who cares! We gotta run!
(The two Team Flare Grunts and Porygon flee; Looker's phone rings) 	(The two Team Flare Grunts and Porygon flee; Looker's phone rings)
Looker 	Emma! Paulo! I'll guide them to you as planned!
Paulo 	Sure, leave it to us.
Emma 	I'm gonna help you out, Mr. Looker!
Looker 	Be careful!
(Flashback to the town; Looker is talking to Diantha) 	(Flashback to the town; Looker is talking to Diantha)
A few hours ago... 	A few hours ago...
Looker 	And that's what's going on.If you could help me detain the Team Flare traitors, I would be very grateful, Diantha.
Diantha 	Of course! You can count on my help.
Looker 	I really appreciate it!
??? 	Wait, Mister Looker!
(Emma and Paulo appear) 	(Emma and Paulo appear)
Emma 	Take me, too! I wanna help!
(Mimi cries out) 	(Mimi cries out)
Looker 	No way! This is a dangerous investigation.
Emma 	But...why?Why can't I be your partner?
Looker 	Look, that's not what I mean...
Paulo 	If Emma alone isn't enough, I'll come, too.Helping out with the investigation is a better use of my time than playing around.
Diantha 	Looker, why don't we believe in their shine of justice?If anything happens, I'll protect them.
Looker 	*sigh* I suppose if you say so, Diantha. Let's take them both with us.
Emma 	Yay!
(Mimi cries happily) 	(Mimi cries happily)
Looker 	Well then, before we leave, we have to tell the others!
(Transition to Looker, Diantha, Paulo, and Emma talking to Professor Sycamore, Calem, and Serena in the town) 	(Transition to Looker, Diantha, Paulo, and Emma talking to Professor Sycamore, Calem, and Serena in the town)
Calem 	You're going to investigate Team Flare?!
Serena 	Then we can help, too–
Looker 	No, you should all enjoy the festival to the fullest!
Diantha 	We'll be all right.
Looker 	But, if something happens while we're away...I might have to ask for your help.
Serena 	Got it!
Diantha 	Well then, Professor Sycamore. I'll leave the rest to you.
Professor Sycamore 	Got it! Please be careful, you two!
(Back to present) 	(Back to present)
Looker 	I appreciate the help, but...I really wanted Emma to just enjoy the festival.I hope nothing happens to Serena and the others...
(Transition to Calem, Serena, Shauna, Trevor, Tierno, and Professor Sycamore in the forest) 	(Transition to Calem, Serena, Shauna, Trevor, Tierno, and Professor Sycamore in the forest)
Trevor 	Based on the rumors, it should be around here...
Shauna 	I wonder where that Pokémon you were talking about is.
Calem 	They say it's invisible, so we have to search carefully...
Tierno 	Maybe it's better to search with our ears than our eyes!I won't miss a Pokémon's footsteps!
Serena 	If we all search carefully, we should be able to find it, even if we can't see it!
Professor Sycamore 	Of course!You have each found your special ways to interact with Pokémon through your journeys in Kalos!If you all work together, there's no Pokémon you can't–
(A thick fog suddenly descends on the forest) 	(A thick fog suddenly descends on the forest)
Professor Sycamore 	Whoa!
Shauna 	What is this? I can't see in front of me!
(Yveltal's cry echoes; it appears in front of a Volcanion) 	(Yveltal's cry echoes; it appears in front of a Volcanion)
Serena 	Th-that's Yveltal!
(Yveltal and Volcanion fight; Serena's Zygarde and Professor Sycamore's Xerneas let themselves out of their Poké Balls)	(Yveltal and Volcanion fight; Serena's Zygarde and Professor Sycamore's Xerneas let themselves out of their Poké Balls)
Serena 	Zygarde! Xerneas is reacting, too!
Calem 	They're battling a Pokémon I haven't seen before... Could that be?!
Trevor 	Is...is that the rumored Pokémon?!
(Xerneas cries out) 	(Xerneas cries out)
??? 	Hm? Why are you all here?
(Lysandre appears, wearing his sygna suit) 	(Lysandre appears, wearing his sygna suit)
Lysandre 	I don't remember inviting anyone.
Professor Sycamore 	Lysandre...
* The Traitors' True Identity
Name 	Text
(Forest) 	(Forest)
Tierno 	We might be in a bad situation...
Trevor 	Wh-what are you doing here?!And that Pokémon is...
Lysandre 	No need to panic.I have no intention of starting anything with you all.I was just using this sygna suit made using Team Flare's technology...to train with Yveltal and the others and strengthen the power of our sync stone.
Shauna 	So Team Flare going wild in town was...
Lysandre 	I can at least say that I wasn't the one who gave them orders.
Shauna 	Huh?
Lysandre 	It seems like we have some troublemakers in Team Flare. I'm already taking steps to deal with them, though.I don't plan to cause a commotion on Pasio right now.
Serena 	I see...
Professor Sycamore 	I knew you'd keep our promise.
(Professor Sycamore and Serena return Xerneas and Zygarde) 	(Professor Sycamore and Serena return Xerneas and Zygarde)
Professor Sycamore 	Is that your new partner Pokémon, Lysandre?
Lysandre 	Indeed. This Pokémon is called Volcanion.It possesses the power to blow a mountain away with a steam explosion and level the ground so people can live there.I hear that in some regions it is worshiped as a nation-building Pokémon.
Calem 	That's a very grand scale...
Lysandre 	Volcanion's power can be used for more than just moving mountains.It could blow up towns and transform the world.
Trevor 	Is that why you have Volcanion?!
Lysandre 	*chuckle* I'm just talking about possibilities.I found beauty in Volcanion's existence.
(Transition to Team Flare's hideout; Looker, Diantha, Emma, and Paulo manage to corner one of the suspicious Team Flare grunts)	(Transition to Team Flare's hideout; Looker, Diantha, Emma, and Paulo manage to corner one of the suspicious Team Flare grunts)
Looker 	Now, let's get some answers.What are you planning? How many others are with you?
Team Flare Grunt 	... ... ...
Diantha 	Is there any way we can get some information out of them?
Emma 	Mimi can do it!Do you think you can help us out with your power?
(Mimi cries out and uses its power) 	(Mimi cries out and uses its power)
Paulo 	Wh-what is this?!
Diantha 	Information is flowing into my head!
Looker 	Team Rocket is infiltrating Team Flare as spies...And they were trying to steal information about the weapon to gain pure destructive power.Also, by doing bad deeds while disguised as Team Flare...they wanted to make a situation where Lysandre, who was keeping a low profile, would have no choice but to act.And the location of the headquarters is... I see...Thank you for so kindly telling us your identity, mission, and headquarters' location.Great job, Mimi!
(Mimi makes a happy noise) 	(Mimi makes a happy noise)
Team Flare Grunt 	H-how?! How did you find out?
Looker 	That means your identity is...
(Looker forces the grunt out of his disguise) 	(Looker forces the grunt out of his disguise)
Team Rocket Grunt 	Grr...
Looker 	So it was you folks again! You're the ones who were behind all of this!
* Detectives and Officers
Name 	Text
(Team Rocket's headquarters) 	(Team Rocket's headquarters)
Looker and Diantha split up and jumped right into Team Rocket's two operation headquarters... 	Looker and Diantha split up and jumped right into Team Rocket's two operation headquarters...
Paulo 	This is Team Rocket's headquarters?
Diantha 	Watch out, Paulo. We don't know where Team Rocket could be hiding.
Paulo 	Yes, I know.
??? 	No need to worry!
(Proton and some Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(Proton and some Team Rocket grunts appear)
Proton 	Team Rocket won't run or hide!
Diantha 	I guess the disguises and getting found by Team Flare were part of the plan–and just a diversionary tactic!I also suppose you plan on protecting the secrets kept here until the very end?
Proton 	You're only half right on that one.We predicted that someone would find this hideout eventually...This place is just a distraction!Since you decided to wander in here, I'll have you disappear!
(Proton and the grunts send out Pokémon) 	(Proton and the grunts send out Pokémon)
Paulo 	Tsk...this one was a decoy!
(Transition to Emma and Looker confronting Petrel and a large group of Team Rocket grunts underground) 	(Transition to Emma and Looker confronting Petrel and a large group of Team Rocket grunts underground)
Petrel 	Hahaha! You're quite a good detective!I didn't expect you to so quickly uncover a disguise I worked on!
Looker 	(Well... The one who saw through the disguise was Mimi, but...)(I guess I'll take it!)Prepare yourself, Team Rocket! We're taking every last one of you into custody!Are you ready, Emma?
Emma 	Yep, all good to go!
(Looker and Emma send out Crobat and Croagunk; they defeat all the grunts' Pokémon, causing the grunts to flee)	(Looker and Emma send out Crobat and Croagunk; they defeat all the grunts' Pokémon, causing the grunts to flee)
Petrel 	Whoa! I guess he does have the skills to back up his big claims!Hate to break it to ya, but this is as far as you go.
(Ariana appears) 	(Ariana appears)
Ariana 	*chuckle* Oh, you thought you could just power through us?
(Archer appears) 	(Archer appears)
Archer 	Sorry to cut your celebration short, but we'll finish you off now.
Looker 	Uh-oh... The other executives came to back them up!
(Transition to the forest) 	(Transition to the forest)
Professor Sycamore 	So you find Volcanion...beautiful?
Lysandre 	Yes.The reason I find it beautiful is because of how it chooses to exist.Volcanion possesses massive power, but instead of brandishing it, it chooses to hide itself within the steam...I do not plan to monopolize Volcanion's power for my own ideals.But if any foolish human appears and tries to pollute this world with filth...Volcanion and I shall come out of the steam and pass judgment.
Shauna 	Hey, Lysandre.In Kalos, you thought that without the power of Pokémon, you weren't able to use the ultimate weapon...And even now, you need Volcanion's help, right?If you think you need help from others in order to pursue your motives...then instead of trying to destroy the world, why don't you find a way to protect it, with help from everyone else?
Trevor 	Th-that's right! We should all be allowed to decide the future of our world together!
Tierno 	There are many people who are trying to make the world a better place, too.
Lysandre 	It would be nice if everyone in this world could be as purehearted as you are.Then I could cast aside my doubts.My heart hurts thinking that I need to eliminate such a beautiful place like Pasio.
Trevor 	W-we won't let you do that!
Tierno 	Yeah! What Trevs said!We'll make a new promise with you, Lysandre!
Serena 	You guys...
(Lysandre chuckles and turns around) 	(Lysandre chuckles and turns around)
Lysandre 	I see you are blessed with beautiful friends. I shall keep my hopes high.Oh, and by the way, I will deal with the troublemakers from Team Flare...I am the leader of my organization, after all.
(Lysandre and Volcanion vanish into the steam; Professor Sycamore folds his arms and smiles) 	(Lysandre and Volcanion vanish into the steam; Professor Sycamore folds his arms and smiles)
* Farewell, Looker?
Name 	Text
(Underground; Looker and Emma are fighting Petrel, Ariana, and Archer) 	(Underground; Looker and Emma are fighting Petrel, Ariana, and Archer)
Looker 	Emma! Are you OK?
Emma 	Yup, I'm fine! We're all fine!
Looker 	But if this keeps on much longer...
Ariana 	Ahaha... Looks like we're coming to the end?
Looker 	... ... ...Emma! Listen to me carefully.I'll draw Team Rocket's attention and deal with their attacks!You and Mimi can use that opportunity to escape!
Emma 	What are you saying, Mr. Looker? I don't wanna do that!I'm your partner, right? I'm fighting with you until the end!
Looker 	But...
Petrel 	Are you done with the chitchat?
Archer 	It seems like you were discussing how to escape. How meaningless.Now! Time to finish you!
(Archer's Houndoom charges at Emma) 	(Archer's Houndoom charges at Emma)
Looker 	Argh! Emma!
(Fade to white; Emma screams) 	(Fade to white; Emma screams)
??? 	Snorlax!
(A Snorlax drops down between Emma and Houndoom) 	(A Snorlax drops down between Emma and Houndoom)
Petrel 	Whoa! Wh-what's happening?
(Anabel appears) 	(Anabel appears)
Anabel 	My name is Anabel. I'm the head of a secret division of the International Police.Team Rocket! You're under arrest!Mr. Looker! Sorry I'm late.
Looker 	Chief! You came!
Emma 	Chief? Is she your friend?
Looker 	That's right, Emma. She's my superior!So she's basically a big shot!
Emma 	Wow! I see! You must be cool!
Looker 	Chief, this is–
Anabel 	Yes, I know. I've already been informed of her identity.
Looker 	Great! Nice job, Chief!
Anabel 	Emma.Thank you for cooperating with Mr. Looker during his investigation.Let me join you both from here!
Emma 	Sure thing! Nice to meet you, Chief! ♪
Looker 	Now, both of you! Are you ready to fight back?
Emma 	Sure! We've only just started!
Anabel 	Since I'm here now, I won't let either of you get hurt!
(Anabel, Emma, and Looker's Pokémon battle the Team Rocket executives' Pokémon) 	(Anabel, Emma, and Looker's Pokémon battle the Team Rocket executives' Pokémon)
Anabel 	That's a strong attack, Emma!
Emma 	Your teamwork with Snorlax is awesome, too!
Looker 	Heh... You two are so reliable!
Archer 	Ugh... We didn't expect to have to battle an extra person, but this isn't over yet...
(Diantha and Paulo appear) 	(Diantha and Paulo appear)
Diantha 	Looker! Emma! Are you both OK?
Paulo 	Hmm? That woman is...
Looker 	Let's talk later! Now's the time to battle Team Rocket!
(Emma, Anabel, Looker, Diantha, and Paulo prepare to fight Petrel, Ariana, and Archer)	(Emma, Anabel, Looker, Diantha, and Paulo prepare to fight Petrel, Ariana, and Archer)
* Under a Beautiful Night Sky
Name 	Text
(Underground) 	(Underground)
Looker 	Phew! That must be all of them.
Paulo 	Yeah... But the executives all escaped.
Looker 	It doesn't matter who's left as long as we can talk to them.
(Two Team Rocket grunts sweat nervously) 	(Two Team Rocket grunts sweat nervously)
Looker 	Now then. Tell us everything you know!
??? 	Stop there.
(Two Team Flare grunts appear) 	(Two Team Flare grunts appear)
Team Flare Grunt 	We will take them into our custody.
Looker 	What?! Wait–!
(The Team Flare grunts disappear with the Team Rocket grunts) 	(The Team Flare grunts disappear with the Team Rocket grunts)
Looker 	Those guys! How could they!
(Transition to Team Flare's hideout; Malva's phone rings) 	(Transition to Team Flare's hideout; Malva's phone rings)
Malva 	OK, understood. It seems like he kept his promise.I'll leave the punishment up to you. Make sure they never cause trouble for us again.I'm burning up with rage!
(Transition to Lysandre and Volcanion walking through the forest; two Team Rocket grunts appear to block his path)	(Transition to Lysandre and Volcanion walking through the forest; two Team Rocket grunts appear to block his path)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Wait! We won't let you leave like that!
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	We can't face the boss if we leave empty-handed!
(The grunts send out a Grimer and Weezing) 	(The grunts send out a Grimer and Weezing)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	We've got nothing to lose! Give us your Legendary Pokémon!Get ready to lose!
(The grunts' Pokémon attack; a Talonflame appears and intercepts the attack; Malva walks up) 	(The grunts' Pokémon attack; a Talonflame appears and intercepts the attack; Malva walks up)
Malva 	You seriously thought you could hurt our boss with that?
(Talonflame knocks out the grunts' Pokémon) 	(Talonflame knocks out the grunts' Pokémon)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Urgh!
Malva 	We've taken care of the other spies. Now you're the last two...
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Eeep!
Malva 	Those who go against Team Flare will be punished accordingly.
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	What are you going to do...?
Lysandre 	Farewell, you ugly, foolish humans.
(Volcanion attacks the Team Rocket grunts; fade to white) 	(Volcanion attacks the Team Rocket grunts; fade to white)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	W-waaah!
(Transition to the town at night; a fireworks show is going on in the sky) 	(Transition to the town at night; a fireworks show is going on in the sky)
Shauna 	Wow! It's so pretty!Another beautiful memory for us! ♪
Serena 	Shauna...
Looker 	I never thought the boss of Team Flare would have a Pokémon like that...
Diantha 	I can't believe it has power to destroy a whole town.
Professor Sycamore 	That's not all we found out!
Serena 	Yup! Lysandre said Pasio is beautiful.
(Flashback) 	(Flashback)
Lysandre 	My heart hurts thinking that I need to eliminate such a beautiful place like Pasio.
(Back to present) 	(Back to present)
Calem 	If he can find hope in this world, I'm sure there's a way to avoid fighting!
Looker 	I agree! I hope so, too!
Shauna 	By the way, I've been wondering... Is she also from the International Police?
Anabel 	I'm sorry for being late to introduce myself.My name is Anabel. I'm a member of a secret division of the International Police.
Looker 	She is my boss and came to help us.Thanks to her, we were able to stop Team Rocket's evil plot.
Paulo 	But...if we think about it, it's strange.
Looker 	Strange? What is?
Paulo 	Team Rocket's usual motive is to use Pokémon in their evil schemes to make money.But they tried to steal Team Flare's destructive weapon.It would make more sense if they were trying to take Yveltal or Volcanion instead.
Looker 	Hmm, that's true...
Tierno 	I wonder what Team Rocket's motive is.
Anabel 	There is one possibility that I can think of.
Looker 	Is that true, Chief?
Anabel 	Yes, I recently got some information from the Aether Foundation that some of their research materials were stolen.And the research was about...
(Transition to Team Rocket's hideout) 	(Transition to Team Rocket's hideout)
Archer 	That is all for the results of the infiltration mission.
Giovanni 	The brilliant scientists from Team Flare have helped us.Let's get them to work right away...We've made progress by analyzing the research materials we stole, and our organization is gaining more and more power.Well done. I'm happy with these results.
Archer 	Yes, sir! Thank you very much!
Giovanni 	We were never interested in a short-lived weapon of destruction anyway.It seems no one has noticed our true goal.*chuckle*
(Giovanni looks up at an Ultra Wormhole) 	(Giovanni looks up at an Ultra Wormhole)
== Alola: Protecting the Island ==
* Signs of Disturbance
Name 	Text
(Square) 	(Square)
Aether Foundation (1) 	There, there. That's a good Pokémon.
Aether Foundation (2) 	Hmm... I didn't expect there to be so many lost Pokémon...
Aether Foundation (1) 	Odd, isn't it? And we can't seem to find their Trainers either...
??? 	Yo, yo, yo!
(Two Team Skull Grunts appear) 	(Two Team Skull Grunts appear)
Team Skull Grunt (1) 	Still bein' good little "Pokémon conservationists"?
Team Skull Grunt (2) 	Why don't you come hang with the outcasts, yo?
Aether Foundation (2) 	Ugh! They're interrupting us again!
(The Team Skull Grunts bother the Aether Foundation employees for a bit before leaving) 	(The Team Skull Grunts bother the Aether Foundation employees for a bit before leaving)
Aether Foundation (1) 	They're finally gone.We've got plenty on our plate already...
Aether Foundation (2) 	We still have to find whoever stole intel on the Ultra Beasts and Ultra Wormholes from the Aether Foundation.
(Transition to the park at night; Faba is talking to someone on the phone) 	(Transition to the park at night; Faba is talking to someone on the phone)
Aether Foundation (1) 	Hm? Is that...
Faba 	Yes, yes. Certainly.I, Faba, promise to be at your service–
Aether Foundation (2) 	Branch Chief Faba?
Faba 	Eek!E-e-excuse me! I just remembered somewhere I need to be, so I must be going immediately!
Aether Foundation (1) 	Who were you talking to?
Faba 	Wh-who, you ask? The president, of course!
Aether Foundation (2) 	You seem awfully flustered for that. Are you sure?
Faba 	You're much too nosy!Please don't make me, Branch Chief Faba, waste my precious time!
(Faba leaves) 	(Faba leaves)
Aether Foundation (1) 	That was suspicious...
Aether Foundation (2) 	Agreed. And considering we have a case of stolen data on our hands...It might be best if we inform President Lusamine of this–just in case.
(Transition to the beach; Hau, Selene, Elio, and the player are talking) 	(Transition to the beach; Hau, Selene, Elio, and the player are talking)
Hau 	Whoa, it's getting busy!I love the atmosphere right before a festival starts!
Elio 	What's the festival for?: It's an Alola-style event hosted by the Aether Foundation.
Selene 	What's happening?: The Aether Foundation is putting on an Alola-style festival!
Elio 	It's not just about teaching folks about Alola's culture–they also want to spread the word about Pokémon conservation.
Selene 	And we're helping, too!
Elio 	You look ready to go in that outfit, Hau!
Hau 	The design is based on one of Alola's guardian deities!
Selene 	Oh, like the one Mina's wearing?
(Mina waves) 	(Mina waves)
Hau 	Yup! They're perfect for an Alola-style festival!
??? 	Yo! That's a sweet outfit you've got on!
Team Skull Grunt (1) 	It's just no fair. Why's it always you? We want in on this party, too!Lend me those clothes! Hand 'em over, yo!
Hau 	Huh? My clothes?
Elio 	What's all the commotion?
Selene 	If you wanna enjoy the festival, you shouldn't cause trouble!
Team Skull Grunt (2) 	Stingy!
Team Skull Grunt (1) 	Are we gonna have to teach 'em a lesson with a Pokémon battle?
??? 	Watch it, you two.
(Plumeria appears) 	(Plumeria appears)
Team Skull Grunt (1) 	P-Plumeria!
Plumeria 	This festival's run by the foundation, and our promise still stands.Don't bug 'em too much.
Team Skull Grunt (1) 	O-OK...
Plumeria 	Sorry.
Selene 	Did Plumeria just help us out?
Elio 	Seems like it.
??? 	Heh. Guess you didn't need our help after all.
(Gladion and Lillie appear) 	(Gladion and Lillie appear)
Hau 	Gladion! Lillie!
Lillie 	Alola, everyone!
Elio 	Did you come for the festival too?
Lillie 	We did, but we've run into a bit of a problem...
Gladion 	We know how strong you are, so we'd like to ask you for a favor.Help us protect the Ultra Beasts.
(Transition to the forest, where a Lass and a Rising Star are talking; an Ultra Wormhole opens up) 	(Transition to the forest, where a Lass and a Rising Star are talking; an Ultra Wormhole opens up)
Lass 	Huh?! Wh-what? There's a hole in the sky?!
(Three Nihilego appear from the Ultra Wormhole and begin attacking the Lass and Rising Star's Pokémon)	(Three Nihilego appear from the Ultra Wormhole and begin attacking the Lass and Rising Star's Pokémon)
Rising Star 	Eeek!
(A Snorlax appears, and Anabel walks up) 	(A Snorlax appears, and Anabel walks up)
??? 	Please evacuate quickly, both of you.
Anabel 	It's dangerous here.
* Opened Gate to Other Worlds
Name 	Text
(Anabel battles the Nihilego in the forest) 	(Anabel battles the Nihilego in the forest)
Anabel 	*sigh* How many times has this happened?The reason why Ultra Wormholes are appearing on Pasio must be–
(Lusamine appears) 	(Lusamine appears)
Lusamine 	The Ultra Beasts seem to have calmed down.
Anabel 	Yes, somehow...
(Two Aether Foundation employees capture the Nihilego; Anabel returns her Snorlax) 	(Two Aether Foundation employees capture the Nihilego; Anabel returns her Snorlax)
Lusamine 	You must be tired. How about you get some rest?
Anabel 	No. This is my mission.And I have other Trainers keeping watch over the town.
Lusamine 	Is that because you tend to attract Ultra Beasts?
Anabel 	So you heard about that. Impressive.You are correct. If I stay out of town, the damage will be kept to a minimum.As long as I can protect everyone–especially the Ultra Beasts–I am perfectly content with my role.And yet...dealing with the Ultra Beasts only when they appear won't solve the root problem.Research data was stolen from the Aether Foundation...Someone must be using it to intentionally make the Ultra Wormholes appear.Most likely Team Rocket.
Lusamine 	I see...It's possible my Necrozma is the cause, but it's been calm this whole time.Though I can't deny that Ultra Beasts are appearing...
Aether Foundation (1) 	Considering the recent increase in lost Pokémon...I think it's more likely that someone is intentionally opening Ultra Wormholes.
Aether Foundation (2) 	Something happened the other day while we were working on Pokémon conservation.We found another Pokémon with no Trainer, and we suspect it came from an Ultra Wormhole.
Aether Foundation (1) 	Prince Lear said Hoopa played a similar trick once before, but...we've confirmed that Hoopa is unable to return the lost Pokémon to where they belong.
Aether Foundation (2) 	We believe this is because Hoopa doesn't know where they came from.
Lusamine 	So the increase in lost Pokémon is the direct result of Ultra Wormholes being opened experimentally over and over again.
Anabel 	I imagine Team Rocket's objective is to acquire rare Pokémon via the Ultra Wormholes.Also...If Team Rocket is behind this, there's one thing we should keep in mind.Considering their usual MO, I believe there's a significant chance that an informant is operating inside the Aether Foundation.
Lusamine 	I can't imagine we'd have anyone like that in the foundation.Unless...
(Flashback to the forest) 	(Flashback to the forest)
Lusamine 	Faba did that?
Aether Foundation 	Yes. Branch Chief Faba said he was on the phone with you, Madam President.
Lusamine 	I don't recall that.
(Back to present) 	(Back to present)
Lusamine 	Could it be...
(Transition to the town; an Ultra Wormhole opens up and a Celesteela appears) 	(Transition to the town; an Ultra Wormhole opens up and a Celesteela appears)
Ultra Beasts continued appearing all over Pasio. 	Ultra Beasts continued appearing all over Pasio.
Lillie 	Hurry! Everyone, over here!
(A group of tourists flees) 	(A group of tourists flees)
Gladion 	Let's go.You were born to be a beast killer...But I'm sure you can use that power to protect the Ultra Beasts instead!
(Silvally attacks the Celesteela; an Ultra Wormhole opens behind Silvally and a Naganadel appears;Lunala appears and attacks the Naganadel before it can hurt Silvally)	(Silvally attacks the Celesteela; an Ultra Wormhole opens behind Silvally and a Naganadel appears;Lunala appears and attacks the Naganadel before it can hurt Silvally)
Lillie 	Are you OK, Gladion?
Gladion 	Heh. Right on cue.
Lillie 	I wonder if Elio and the others are okay...
Gladion 	Don't worry about them. I asked them to help for a reason.We have to make it through this first.
Lillie 	OK!
(Transition to the ruins; an Ultra Wormhole opens and a Pheromosa appears) 	(Transition to the ruins; an Ultra Wormhole opens and a Pheromosa appears)
Selene 	Wait! Don't go that way!
(Selene and Elio send out their Pokémon to stop Pheromosa) 	(Selene and Elio send out their Pokémon to stop Pheromosa)
Elio 	We have to stop them before they get to a populated area!
(Pheromosa runs away; Solgaleo appears and stops it; the player appears next to Solgaleo) 	(Pheromosa runs away; Solgaleo appears and stops it; the player appears next to Solgaleo)
Elio 	Solgaleo! <player>!
Selene 	You came!
Elio 	What a relief!
Selene 	All right! My courage burns like the sun!
Elio 	Let's work together to hold back the Ultra Beasts!
Selene 	Yeah!
(Transition to Hala and Hau walking through the square) 	(Transition to Hala and Hau walking through the square)
Hala 	Dooot doo doo, just a kahuna on a stroll to the laguna. ♪Wait, this disturbance I feel...
(An Ultra Wormhole opens and a Stakataka and Blacephalon appear) 	(An Ultra Wormhole opens and a Stakataka and Blacephalon appear)
Hala 	This has happened before.Let's get battling...with my reliable grandson beside me.
* Island Guardian Deity
Name 	Text
(Hau and Hala battle the Ultra Beasts; Hau's Raichu is defeated 	(Hau and Hala battle the Ultra Beasts; Hau's Raichu is defeated
Hau 	Raichu!
Hala 	Hmm... Quite tough, I see.(Our priority should be keeping everyone safe...)(But if worst comes to worst, I might have to forgo protecting the Ultra Beasts.)
Hau 	Don't worry, Gramps!
Hau 	Raichu isn't the only one that's gotten stronger from the island challenge!
(Hau sends out Tauros) 	(Hau sends out Tauros)
Hau 	I'm definitely gonna help the Ultra Beasts!
(Hau's Tauros battles the Ultra Beasts) 	(Hau's Tauros battles the Ultra Beasts)
Hau 	You can do it, Tauros!
Hala 	Hau...That's right.I can't believe Old Hala, of all people, lost confidence in himself.
(Tapu Koko appears) 	(Tapu Koko appears)
Hau 	Whoa!
Hau 	Tapu Koko?! Why?
Hala 	Is it appearing during this island's crisis to fulfill its role as a guardian deity?But...this Tapu Koko is...
Hau 	I don't know why it's here, but...I guess that doesn't matter. Hear me, Tapu Koko!I wanna help everyone on Pasio...and the Ultra Beasts, too!So lend us your strength!... ... ...
(Hau and Tapu Koko stare down each other; Tapu Koko cries out, and Hau's sync stone shines)	(Hau and Tapu Koko stare down each other; Tapu Koko cries out, and Hau's sync stone shines)
Hala 	Looks like Tapu Koko feels the same!It wants to fight together with you.
Hau 	Are you sure you're OK choosing me and not gramps?
(Tapu Koko laughs) 	(Tapu Koko laughs)
Hala 	Hau's heart is far stronger than mine!
Hau 	OK! Let's do this, Tapu Koko!Tauros! Gramps! Let's go!
(Transition to Mina walking along the beach) 	(Transition to Mina walking along the beach)
Mina 	Hm?
Aether Foundation (1) 	Around here should be good.
Aether Foundation (2) 	Yeah. Are these all the materials?
Mina 	Is that the Aether Foundation? Looks like they're setting up something weird...Ahh... They're ruining the beach...
Aether Foundation (2) 	All right. Show time.
(The Aether Foundation employees send out a Mareanie and an Alolan Meowth) 	(The Aether Foundation employees send out a Mareanie and an Alolan Meowth)
Aether Foundation (2) 	Stop dillydallying and get to work!
Mina 	... ... ...
??? 	Hey! You're from the Aether Foundation, right?
(A Preschooler appears) 	(A Preschooler appears)
Preschooler 	There's a Pokémon in the sea I've never seen before, and it's hurt! Can you help it?
Aether Foundation (2) 	A Pokémon you've never seen before?
Aether Foundation (1) 	Is it a rare Pokémon?
Preschooler 	Huh? M-maybe...
Aether Foundation (2) 	I see. Thank you for telling us!
Aether Foundation (1) 	We'll gladly help that Pokémon, so hurry up and take us to it!
Mina 	Wait a sec.
Mina 	What are you planning to do when you find that Pokémon?
Aether Foundation (2) 	What are we gonna do? Well...
Aether Foundation (1) 	If it's valuable, we sell it, and if it's strong, we put it to work!
Preschooler 	Whaaa?!
Mina 	Isn't Pokémon conservation the Aether Foundation's top priority?
Aether Foundation (2) 	The foundation isn't a monolith.
Aether Foundation (1) 	Sometimes we don't wanna do boring conservation work.
Mina 	So what's that suspicious equipment for?
Aether Foundation (1) 	Let's just say...it's used to lure out some unbelievable Pokémon.
Mina 	In which case...
(Mina sends out her Granbull) 	(Mina sends out her Granbull)
Mina 	I won't just stand by!
(Mina battles the Aether Foundation employees; Granbull is defeated) 	(Mina battles the Aether Foundation employees; Granbull is defeated)
Mina 	Agh!
Aether Foundation (2) 	Hahaha! Done already?
Aether Foundation (1) 	Keep quiet and don't move.We need to ask this kid some questions.
Preschooler 	Help me...
Mina 	I won't let you!I'm gonna stand strong on this beach!Just like the guardian deity who watches over the beaches of Poni Island!
Aether Foundation (2) 	If you're gonna stand in our way, then don't blame us for what's about to happen!
(The Aether Foundation employees' Pokémon try to attack, but are knocked back) 	(The Aether Foundation employees' Pokémon try to attack, but are knocked back)
Aether Foundation (1) 	Wh-what's happening?!
(Tapu Fini appears) 	(Tapu Fini appears)
Preschooler 	It's the Pokémon I saw in the sea!
Mina 	Tapu Fini?!
* A Picturesque Pair
Name 	Text
(Beach) 	(Beach)
Mina 	Tapu Fini?!
??? 	Now's not the time to space out, Mina!
(Hapu appears) 	(Hapu appears)
Hapu 	Tapu Fini wants to lend you its strength!
Mina 	For real? You're not hurt?All right, then let's battle–together!
(Mina and Tapu Fini battle the Aether Foundation employees) 	(Mina and Tapu Fini battle the Aether Foundation employees)
Hapu 	Hyah!
(Hapu's Mudsdale attacks and defeats the Aether Foundation's Pokémon) 	(Hapu's Mudsdale attacks and defeats the Aether Foundation's Pokémon)
Aether Foundation (1) 	Bah! Too strong!
Aether Foundation (2) 	We'd better retreat if we're up against a tapu!
(The Aether Foundation employees leave) 	(The Aether Foundation employees leave)
Preschooler 	Wow! So cool!
Hapu 	Indeed. That was impressive teamwork.
Mina 	Thank you, Tapu Fini. You saved me again.
Hapu 	Again, you say?
Mina 	You know how people living on Poni Island are pretty much protected by Tapu Fini?Hapu, have you ever heard that story about the kid who almost drowned on Poni...and was saved by Tapu Fini?
Hapu 	Do you mean that child was...Ah. I won't press any further.This Tapu Fini does appear to be different from the guardian deity in Alola.
Mina 	Really?
Hapu 	And yet, no matter what, as someone who resides in Alola, our desire to respect Pokémon remains unwavering.Also, Mina.The assistance was not just one-sided. You two battled together.It wasn't "again"–you have taken a step forward.
Mina 	Yeah! I hope so!And, Tapu Fini, I gotta say...Whatever beach you're on, you'd make a pretty great painting!
(Transition to the square; Hau and his Pokémon have calmed the Ultra Beasts)	(Transition to the square; Hau and his Pokémon have calmed the Ultra Beasts)
Hau 	It's so reassuring to have one of Alola's guardian deities with me!
Hala 	Hahaha! It seems you haven't noticed!This Tapu Koko is not the guardian deity of Melemele. I can tell!
Hau 	What?! Really?
Hala 	This Tapu Koko showed up to protect the island of Pasio!And my grandson was deemed worthy.Old Hala is proud to be your grandfather!
??? 	Hey, Hala!
(Mina and Hapu appear and talk to Hala and Hau) 	(Mina and Hapu appear and talk to Hala and Hau)
Hala 	I see. I'm curious about this "equipment."Could it be related to all these disturbances?
Hapu 	For now, let us celebrate you and Hau allying with these new partner Pokémon.You have been deemed worthy by Pokémon that could be the guardian deities of Pasio!
Mina 	That's a lotta responsibility!
Hau 	Yep! We have to work together to protect the peace on Pasio!
Hapu 	A noble endeavor.
Hala 	Although, I'm surprised Tapu Fini has shown up as well...Could it be the other tapu are also here?
(Transition to Faba in the forest, talking on the phone) 	(Transition to Faba in the forest, talking on the phone)
Faba 	Regarding what we were discussing the other day...I, Faba, promise to meet your expectations–
(Lillie and Gladion appear) 	(Lillie and Gladion appear)
Lillie 	Mr. Faba?Who are you talking to?
Faba 	Miss Lillie and Young Master Gladion?!P-please e-e-excuse me! I'll call back later!
Gladion 	I see you've been contacting someone in secret.What are you scheming?
Faba 	What a rude assumption! This is a private matter!
Gladion 	If you have nothing to hide, then show us your call history.
Faba 	I-I can't do that!
Lillie 	Mr. Faba!
Faba 	If I say that I can't, I mean I that can't! (sic)
(Faba sends out Alakazam) 	(Faba sends out Alakazam)
Gladion 	I'm afraid we have no choice but to get a bit rough...
(Gladion sends out Silvally; Silvally defeats Faba's Alakazam) 	(Gladion sends out Silvally; Silvally defeats Faba's Alakazam)
Faba 	Aiyee! Bested so easily!
Gladion 	Now come with us.
* Illuminating the Darkness
Name 	Text
(Lusamine, Looker, Anabel, Lillie, Gladion, and two Aether Foundation employees confront Faba in a building)	(Lusamine, Looker, Anabel, Lillie, Gladion, and two Aether Foundation employees confront Faba in a building)
Faba 	Why are you all ganging up on me like this?
Looker 	We'll let you go once we clear you of suspicion, so just answer us honestly.We received a report that Aether Foundation employees were setting up suspicious equipment on the beach.The president doesn't know about this. Did you give that order?
Faba 	How would I know anything about that?
Lillie 	Who were you on the phone with?
Faba 	As I said before, that was, ah, the president, yes.
Lusamine 	I have no memory of talking to you on the phone, recently.
Aether Foundation (1) 	Please don't lie, Branch Chief!
Faba 	I'm not lying.
Lillie 	Grrr...
(A group of Aether Foundation employees appear) 	(A group of Aether Foundation employees appear)
Aether Foundation (2) 	We have a problem! We just heard that Ultra Beasts are appearing again!
Anabel 	Guess they don't want to give us time to talk...
Lusamine 	I'll stay here and take care of this.Everyone else, please deal with the Ultra Beasts.
Looker 	Understood. Thank you.
Lillie 	Please be careful, Mother.
Lusamine 	You too, Lillie.
(Looker, Anabel, Gladion, and Lillie leave) 	(Looker, Anabel, Gladion, and Lillie leave)
Aether Foundation (2) 	Hehehe...Hahaha! Now no one will interrupt us!
Aether Foundation (1) 	What are you doing?
Aether Foundation (2) 	President Lusamine!We're replacing you and taking control of the Aether Foundation!
Lusamine 	What are you talking about?
Aether Foundation (3) 	We have no reason to follow you any more.You used to research Ultra Beasts so you could make them yours...But now you're fixated on family and love and boring Pokémon conservation nonsense!
Aether Foundation (2) 	There's absolutely no benefit to being a part of the foundation!
Faba 	I couldn't agree more.
Aether Foundation (4) 	Branch Chief! What's wrong with you?
Aether Foundation (3) 	That's why we allied with Team Rocket and sold them our Ultra Wormhole-activation technology!
Aether Foundation (2) 	We want to take over the Aether Foundation and use the power of the Ultra Beasts to do what we want!
??? 	Exactly!
(Three Team Rocket Grunts appear) 	(Three Team Rocket Grunts appear)
Team Rocket Grunt 	Thanks to you, we've been able to exploit that technology! Praise the Aether Foundation!
Lusamine 	... ... ...
* Guardian Deities Assemble
Name 	Text
(Glacier; Acerola, Lana, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles are facing a group of shadow Aether Foundation employees and Team Rocket grunts)	(Glacier; Acerola, Lana, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles are facing a group of shadow Aether Foundation employees and Team Rocket grunts)
At around the same time the Aether Foundation employees were rebelling against Lusamine... 	At around the same time the Aether Foundation employees were rebelling against Lusamine...
Acerola 	Hey! Why are people from the Aether Foundation trying to steal Pokémon?!Isn't it your job to protect them?
Aether Foundation (1) 	Starting today, the Aether Foundation has teamed up with Team Rocket!
Aether Foundation (2) 	WE control the Aether Foundation! The sheltered Pokémon belong to US!
Lana 	It seems they've caught us.
Kiawe 	How could this happen...
Mallow 	How cowardly of you to attack us off guard!
Sophocles 	I didn't expect this...
Aether Foundation (2) 	We'll use your Pokémon to benefit US!
Acerola 	We won't allow it! Go! Palossand!
Lana 	We won't let you reel us in like that! Go, Araquanid!
(Acerola and Lana's Pokémon fight the shadow Aether Foundation employees' and Team Rocket grunts' Pokémon, but are defeated) 	(Acerola and Lana's Pokémon fight the shadow Aether Foundation employees' and Team Rocket grunts' Pokémon, but are defeated)
Acerola 	Ugh!
Lana 	Oh no!
Aether Foundation (1) 	You've been fighting a long time since you were ambushed!Anyone can win against a tired Pokémon! In fact, that's our strategy!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Now then!
Sophocles 	Whoa! W-wait a sec!
(Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele appear) 	(Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele appear)
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Eek!Wh-what are these Pokémon?!
Kiawe 	That Pokémon is...Tapu Lele?!
Sophocles 	And that other one is Tapu Bulu!
Acerola 	What are the Alolan guardian deities doing here?
Mallow 	Maybe they're here to...
(Tapu Bulu messes with the Team Rocket grunts) 	(Tapu Bulu messes with the Team Rocket grunts)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Whoa!
(Tapu Bulu messes with the Aether Foundation employees 	(Tapu Bulu messes with the Aether Foundation employees
Aether Foundation (1) 	What're you doing?!
(Tapu Lele messes with the Aether Foundation employees) 	(Tapu Lele messes with the Aether Foundation employees)
Aether Foundation (2) 	You’re interfering! Go away!
Mallow 	They're...here to help us?
Kiawe 	It seems they're doing what they want...
Sophocles 	But our opponents are confused! Now's our chance!
(Tapu Bulu messes with Sophocles) 	(Tapu Bulu messes with Sophocles)
Sophocles 	Whoa! Wh-why are they attacking me?!
Acerola 	Sophocles?!Hey!HEY! Stop it, Tapu Bulu! That's enough!
(Tapu Bulu stops and looks at Acerola) 	(Tapu Bulu stops and looks at Acerola)
Mallow 	What? S-stop, that's dangerous! Now Tapu Bulu is looking at US!
Acerola 	I don't know why you're angry...but Sophocles isn't the enemy!Don't take your frustration out on us! If you're a guardian deity, then you should be protecting the Pokémon and people on Pasio, who're in trouble!
Mallow 	H-huh? Did it calm down?
Kiawe 	You managed to calm Tapu Bulu... How could this happen?!
(Tapu Bulu cries out, and Acerola's sync stone glows) 	(Tapu Bulu cries out, and Acerola's sync stone glows)
Sophocles 	Th-that was—
Mallow 	Does that mean Acerola earned Tapu Bulu's approval?
Kiawe 	Acerola's shouts and their will to protect Pasio may have lit a fire in Tapu Bulu's heart!
(Tapu Bulu floats over to Acerola) 	(Tapu Bulu floats over to Acerola)
Acerola 	I...I don't even know what to say!
Lana 	Hmm... Now's the time to reel it in!Oh, look! There's Lusamine and Giovanni!
Aether Foundation (1) 	Wha—
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	What?!
(Everyone turns to look at Tapu Lele, who is confused) 	(Everyone turns to look at Tapu Lele, who is confused)
Lana 	Now's the time! Acerola!
Acerola 	Go, Tapu Bulu!
(Tapu Bulu attacks the shadow Aether Foundation employees' and Team Rocket grunts' Pokémon) 	(Tapu Bulu attacks the shadow Aether Foundation employees' and Team Rocket grunts' Pokémon)
Aether Foundation (1) 	You little—
Lana 	Heehee! Hook, line, and sinker.
(Tapu Lele floats over to Lana) 	(Tapu Lele floats over to Lana)
Lana 	Oh? You interested in playing jokes, too?If so...then I have a favor to ask.Could you lend me your strength, even for a little while, to protect this island of Pasio?I'll teach you all my little tricks after that.
(Tapu Bulu cries out, and Lana's sync stone shines) 	(Tapu Bulu cries out, and Lana's sync stone shines)
Mallow 	What?! That shine! You too, Lana?
Kiawe 	Amazing how the both of you managed to connect with guardian deities!
Sophocles 	Didn't expect that! In a good way!
Lana 	Thank you very much, Tapu Lele.Now then...Let's battle our opponents!
* Begin the Counterattack!
Name 	Text
(Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele defeat the shadow Aether Foundation employees' and Team Rocket grunts' Pokémon	(Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele defeat the shadow Aether Foundation employees' and Team Rocket grunts' Pokémon
Aether Foundation (1) 	Urgh! Battling two Legendary Pokémon sure ain't easy!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	At times like these, we have to strategically retreat!
(The shadow Aether Foundation employees and Team Rocket grunts flee) 	(The shadow Aether Foundation employees and Team Rocket grunts flee)
Mallow 	Yay! They're running away!
??? 	Hey! Is everyone OK?
(Nanu and Olivia appear) 	(Nanu and Olivia appear)
Mallow 	Olivia!
(Lana, Acerola, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles explain the situation) 	(Lana, Acerola, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles explain the situation)
Olivia 	I see. So that's what happened...
Nanu 	I'm sorry we arrived late.
Olivia 	But you all did great! I'd expect nothing less from the captains of Alola.
Nanu 	Yeah. Well done becoming allies with Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele.Even if they do seem to be different from the Alolan guardian deities I know.
Acerola 	Huh? You can tell, Nanu?
Nanu 	I am an Island Kahuna, after all.
Olivia 	Maybe like the Ultra Beasts, they came from a different world than the one we live in...Maybe even from a place similar to ours.
Nanu 	But...I know Acerola often disciplines kids, but I didn't expect her to do the same to Tapu Bulu.
Sophocles 	Acerola was a bit scary back then...
Acerola 	Heh heh heh... You'd better not make me or Tapu Bulu angry, OK?
(Tapu Bulu lets out a cry, and Sophocles sweats nervously) 	(Tapu Bulu lets out a cry, and Sophocles sweats nervously)
Lana 	Heehee. The two of you are very similar.
Olivia 	Didn't Tapu Lele also feel a connection with you, Lana?
Mallow 	They're both innocent and fond of jokes, so they do have some similarities, huh?
(Lana and Tapu Lele laugh) 	(Lana and Tapu Lele laugh)
??? 	Why are you acting like this is over?!
(The Team Rocket grunts return) 	(The Team Rocket grunts return)
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	We've only just started!
(The shadow Aether Foundation employees return) 	(The shadow Aether Foundation employees return)
Aether Foundation (1) 	OK then! Come here!
Aether Foundation (2) 	C'mon! You need to help us!
(A Guzzlord and Buzzwole appear) 	(A Guzzlord and Buzzwole appear)
Sophocles 	Ultra Beasts?!
Olivia 	This doesn't look like an easy task.
(Tapu Lele and Tapu Bulu fight the Ultra Beasts) 	(Tapu Lele and Tapu Bulu fight the Ultra Beasts)
Lana 	Even though Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele will help us out...
Acerola 	having to battle this long is tough!
??? 	Time for us to trade places.
(Anabel and Looker appear) 	(Anabel and Looker appear)
Looker 	We've come to help!
Nanu 	Heh. Well, well. Look who's here.
Anabel 	We'll deal with them.Use this time to regroup and recover!
(Anabel and Looker run off to fight the Ultra Beasts) 	(Anabel and Looker run off to fight the Ultra Beasts)
Nanu 	So she says.
Olivia 	Lana, Acerola...I have some special outfits over there for the both of you. They're for the festival.Their designs are inspired by the guardian deities.If you wear them, you'll be able to connect even more with Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele. Think of them as similar to sygna suits.Not to mention...You're sure to look great in them!
Nanu 	The two of you DID fight hard and get pretty dirty.
Lana 	OK, I'll wear it! Thank you, everyone!
Acerola 	Let's go, Lana!
Lana 	Sure, Acerola!
(Acerola and Lana run off with the tapu; Nanu walks in the opposite direction) 	(Acerola and Lana run off with the tapu; Nanu walks in the opposite direction)
Olivia 	Right, then. Shall we continue where we left off?Use this to heal your Pokémon.
Sophocles 	Th-thank you!
Olivia 	Once we're ready, we'll join Looker and the group to help fight, too!
Mallow 	Yes!
(Anabel and Looker face down the Ultra Beasts; Nanu walks up to join them) 	(Anabel and Looker face down the Ultra Beasts; Nanu walks up to join them)
Nanu 	Hey. Don't screw it up, 100kr.
Looker 	Yeah! I know!
Nanu 	I never thought the three of us would be working together again...
Anabel 	It's very reassuring to battle alongside the both of you.
Looker 	Yeah, I feel the same, too, Chief!
Nanu 	Is that so...
Looker 	OK then! Let us begin!
Nanu 	Nice and gentle...
* Faba's Plan
Name 	Text
(Lusamine and Necrozma face down the shadow Aether Foundation employees and the Team Rocket grunts in the building)	(Lusamine and Necrozma face down the shadow Aether Foundation employees and the Team Rocket grunts in the building)
Aether Foundation (1) 	Urgh! There are too many of them!
Aether Foundation (2) 	President Lusamine, even if it's just you, please escape!
Lusamine 	No, I'm afraid I can't. Everything will be fine—leave this to me.
Aether Foundation (1) 	But, if we carry on like this—
(Faba approaches Lusamine) 	(Faba approaches Lusamine)
Lusamine 	Faba.Is this what you wanted?
Faba 	No, no, of course not.Why, I am...
(Faba sends out his Alakazam and attacks the shadow Aether Foundation employees and the Team Rocket grunts) 	(Faba sends out his Alakazam and attacks the shadow Aether Foundation employees and the Team Rocket grunts)
Faba 	the Aether Foundation's last line of defense!
Aether Foundation (1) 	Huh?!
Lusamine 	Weren't you planning on betraying the foundation?
Faba 	Er...well, yes, in a manner of speaking...
Aether Foundation (2) 	You're not making much sense.
Lusamine 	Weren't you also an informant? You were talking to someone on the phone...
Faba 	Argh! Fine! Since we're already in a mess, I'll confess!I was looking for a job! A new job! I wanted to move up the career ladder!
Lusamine 	A...new job?
Faba 	Yes, that's right!President Lusamine! Just like them, I was frustrated with you!But I was only trying to get hired here on Pasio by someone who would treat me better—as a retainer for Lear's royal family!And here you all are, treating me like I'm betraying the foundation!
Aether Foundation (2) 	I mean...if you look at your track record...
Lusamine 	So, the "president" you were talking to was...
Faba 	Yes! I was talking to the "president of Pasio"!Since he holds the authority here on Pasio, you could say he's like the "president" of Pasio! I wasn't lying, OK?!
Aether Foundation (1) 	That's a bit of a stretch...
Lusamine 	Does that mean you have nothing to do with this series of incidents?
Faba 	Correct! Nothing!I'm cooperating with you to clear my name! That's all!
Lusamine 	*sigh* What unfortunate timing...
Faba 	Unbelievable! You are insufferable! All of you!If what you did cost me my job, how would you repay me?!If you're frustrated with the foundation, then deal with it like an adult!
Aether Foundation (3) 	Ugh! I don't want to be lectured by you!
Aether Foundation (4) 	If Team Rocket had reached out to you before us, you would've betrayed the foundation, too!
Faba 	*gulp* W-well, that's...
Lusamine 	As the president, I have complicated feelings right now...But what Faba said is correct!Even if you're frustrated with my methods...it doesn't mean you can misuse the foundation's technology.I won't allow you to do what you want—not with the foundation, and not on Pasio!
Faba 	Th-that's right! We won't allow you!
* An Unexpected Ally
Name 	Text
(Acerola and Lana with their tapu wearing their sygna suits in the square) 	(Acerola and Lana with their tapu wearing their sygna suits in the square)
Acerola 	Now we're all prepared!
Lana 	That outfit looks great on you, Acerola.
Acerola 	Really? You look perfect, too!
Lana 	Heehee... You think?
(Hau and Mina appear with their tapu) 	(Hau and Mina appear with their tapu)
Hau 	Oh, Acerola and Lana! I thought that was you!
Mina 	You two are wearing outfits for the festival, right?And next to you two are...
(Hau, Mina, and their tapu run over to the others) 	(Hau, Mina, and their tapu run over to the others)
Acerola 	So, although they're not the Alolan guardian deities...
Lana 	all four of the tapu are here in one spot!
Hau 	Wow! I can't believe this is happening!All of them will lend us their strength!
Acerola 	We're supposed to wear this outfit during the festival on Pasio, right?I want to wear this and enjoy the festival with Tapu Bulu!
Hau 	Me too!
Mina 	In order to do that, we need to protect Pasio!
Lana 	Yeah!Pasio is an important island for us—just as important as our home, Alola!
Mina 	We feel the same!
Lana 	Let's go—with the four guardian deities!
(Hau, Mina, Acerola, and Lana pose with the tapu) 	(Hau, Mina, Acerola, and Lana pose with the tapu)
(Transition to the building; Faba defeats the shadow Aether Foundation employee's Granbull) 	(Transition to the building; Faba defeats the shadow Aether Foundation employee's Granbull)
Aether Foundation (1) 	Aiyee!
Aether Foundation (2) 	Tch! How dare you!
(The shadow Aether Foundation employee's Houndoom defeats Faba's Alakazam) 	(The shadow Aether Foundation employee's Houndoom defeats Faba's Alakazam)
Faba 	My turn to say it: Aiyee!
Aether Foundation (3) 	Branch Chief!
Lusamine 	Ugh... We don't have enough people on our side!
??? 	That’s enough, you guys!
(Guzma, Plumeria, and two Team Skull grunts appear) 	(Guzma, Plumeria, and two Team Skull grunts appear)
Guzma 	If you're itching for a battle, Team Skull can play with ya!We'll beat you down!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Wh-who are these people?!
Lusamine 	Guzma?!
Guzma 	Hey, you OK, Madam Prez?
Plumeria 	We haven't forgotten our promise to the Aether Foundation.We'll help you out!
Guzma 	Guys! Show 'em what destruction looks like!
Team Skull Grunt (1) 	We'll give five hundred percent to save our boy Guzma!
Team Skull Grunt (2) 	We'll cut you to the bone!
(Fade to black) 	(Fade to black)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Aaaaaaaaaaah!
Aether Foundation (1) 	It w-wasn't supposed to go like this!
(Fade back to building; only one shadow Aether Foundation employee is left) 	(Fade back to building; only one shadow Aether Foundation employee is left)
Guzma 	It's you guys, right? Opening Ultra Wormholes here and there around Pasio?How do we close them? Spit it out!
Aether Foundation (1) 	Heh! Why would we tell you?!
Guzma 	Hey, you. What do you do if a machine breaks?
Aether Foundation (1) 	Huh?
Guzma 	You hit it hard, right? At least, that's what I do.And usually it'll just break, leaving no trace.Do you want me to "fix" you?
Aether Foundation (1) 	E-eeek!O-OK! Th-there's a device that forces Ultra Wormholes to open!If you stop the device, the Ultra Wormholes should close!
Guzma 	A device?OK! We'll destroy it! Let's go, you punks!
Team Skull Grunt (1) 	Sure, yo!
Team Skull Grunt (2) 	Destroying's our thing—we're bad to the bone!
(Guzma and the Team Skull grunts leave) 	(Guzma and the Team Skull grunts leave)
Lusamine 	Guzma...
Plumeria 	President Lusamine...He was glad to have a chance to help you again.
(Plumeria chuckles and leaves) 	(Plumeria chuckles and leaves)
Lusamine 	I see...
(Transition to mountain; Hau, Mina, Acerola, Lana, and the tapu are facingtwo shadow Aether Foundation employees, their Pokémon, and some Ultra Beasts)	(Transition to mountain; Hau, Mina, Acerola, Lana, and the tapu are facingtwo shadow Aether Foundation employees, their Pokémon, and some Ultra Beasts)
Aether Foundation (4) 	No matter how much you fight, it's pointless!
(A Naganadel emerges from the Ultra Wormhole behind him) 	(A Naganadel emerges from the Ultra Wormhole behind him)
Aether Foundation (4) 	As long as we have Ultra Wormholes, we'll continue to get new pawns!Hmm?
(The Ultra Wormhole disappears) 	(The Ultra Wormhole disappears)
Aether Foundation (5) 	Wha—?! The Ultra Wormholes are—?!
Mina 	Oh? They suddenly disappeared. I wonder why.
(Celesteela lets out a loud cry) 	(Celesteela lets out a loud cry)
Hau 	Oh no! The Ultra Beasts are getting out of control!
(Naganadel attacks Celesteela; Celesteela retaliates; Nihilego floats down between them) 	(Naganadel attacks Celesteela; Celesteela retaliates; Nihilego floats down between them)
Lana 	They may be confused since they no longer have a way home.
Acerola 	I don't know what's going on, but does that mean we won't have any more Ultra Beasts?
Hau 	Then we should defeat all these guys...and calm down the Ultra Beasts!
(The tapu attack and defeat the shadow Aether Foundation employees' Pokémon) 	(The tapu attack and defeat the shadow Aether Foundation employees' Pokémon)
Aether Foundation (4) 	Wh-why did the Ultra Wormholes suddenly close?
Lana 	We should be OK with these guys.
Mina 	But the Ultra Beasts...
Acerola 	They were left on Pasio.
Hau 	You'll be fine! I’m sure you'll be able to get back home!Plus, here on Pasio, there are loads of people and Pokémon from different places!So you won't feel lonely!And if you like it here, you can stay as long as you want!We'll also be here with you—together!
(Lana, Acerola, Hau, and Mina smile and wave at the Ultra Beasts; the Ultra Beasts cry happily; everyone cheers) 	(Lana, Acerola, Hau, and Mina smile and wave at the Ultra Beasts; the Ultra Beasts cry happily; everyone cheers)
* A Future Together
Name 	Text
Days later... 	Days later...
(Beach; Mina, Acerola, and Lana play with a Nihilego) 	(Beach; Mina, Acerola, and Lana play with a Nihilego)
(Elio, Selene, and the player play with a Smoochum and Fletchling) 	(Elio, Selene, and the player play with a Smoochum and Fletchling)
(Hau and Gladion chat with a Naganadel) 	(Hau and Gladion chat with a Naganadel)
(Mina chats with a Cacturne; Acerola and Lana hang out with the other Pokémon and Ultra Beasts;the player and Gladion are chilling in the distance; Lillie, Hau, Selene, and Elio laugh at the sight;Lusamine walks up to them)	(Mina chats with a Cacturne; Acerola and Lana hang out with the other Pokémon and Ultra Beasts;the player and Gladion are chilling in the distance; Lillie, Hau, Selene, and Elio laugh at the sight;Lusamine walks up to them)
Lillie 	Looks like all the sheltered Pokémon are having fun!
Lusamine 	True... I suppose they find Pasio relaxing.I hope the people in the city also accept the Ultra Beasts.
Hau 	I’m sure it'll be fine! Ultra Beasts are Pokémon, too!
Lillie 	Yes, you're right. They may feel a little hesitant at first...
Selene 	But people and Pokémon can live together in harmony!
Elio 	It doesn't matter what power they have or what world they come from!
Lusamine 	Indeed...I agree.
(Hau, Lillie, Elio, and Selene laugh) 	(Hau, Lillie, Elio, and Selene laugh)
(Faba watches the group playing with the Pokémon and Ultra Beasts) 	(Faba watches the group playing with the Pokémon and Ultra Beasts)
Faba 	What a peaceful sight.
Lear 	Faba.
(Lear appears) 	(Lear appears)
Faba 	Oh my—if it isn't Master Lear!
Lear 	I'm here about your offer.We're still considering hiring you as one of our retainers.Though I know this may be slightly poor timing.
Lusamine 	Faba...
(Lusamine appears) 	(Lusamine appears)
Lusamine 	I have no right to ask you to stay.But I do believe there are things you can gain if you continue with the Aether Foundation.
(Fletchling and Nihilego head over to play with Selene, Elio, Hau, Lillie, Gladion, and Smoochum) 	(Fletchling and Nihilego head over to play with Selene, Elio, Hau, Lillie, Gladion, and Smoochum)
Lusamine 	Well...what do you think?
Faba 	... ... ...I...suppose it's not a bad option.Master Lear, although it was I who asked you for the job, I regret to inform you...
Lear 	I see. What a shame.If you ever change your mind, do come to me.
(Lear leaves) 	(Lear leaves)
Lusamine 	Are you sure?Their reaction to your offer certainly wasn’t bad...
Faba 	True. But I still have a few things to learn at the Aether Foundation.Besides...Wouldn't it be unfortunate if the foundation lost its last line of defense?
Lusamine 	True.
(Faba leaves; Lusamine watches the kids, Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts playing together) 	(Faba leaves; Lusamine watches the kids, Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts playing together)
Lusamine 	As the president of the Aether Foundation...I must also continue to protect and love Pokémon, the children, and the members of the foundation.
(Transition to Looker, Nanu, and Anabel chatting in the town) 	(Transition to Looker, Nanu, and Anabel chatting in the town)
Looker 	Team Rocket once again took advantage of the discord within the Aether Foundation...and used Ultra Wormholes to wreak havoc on Pasio so they could cause trouble behind the scenes.
Anabel 	It seems they’re continuing to gain knowledge of other organizations’ technology in order to expand their power.We need to be extra cautious.
Nanu 	Yeah. They're grown beyond being simply an organization from Kanto.
Looker 	Even if Team Rocket continues to gain power...No matter what methods they use...we must simply keep doing what we can, without falter.
Anabel 	That’s right.
Looker 	OK then!To celebrate our teamwork, let's have a feast together!In fact, the other day, I tried out this restaurant with a certain well-known president! We should go there!
Anabel 	Wow! The food there must be great!
Nanu 	Who's this "president" you speak of?
Looker 	Don't be too surprised when you hear this, but he's from the Galar region, and...
(Pan up to the sky as Looker continues talking to Nanu and Anabel) 	(Pan up to the sky as Looker continues talking to Nanu and Anabel)
== Galar: A Millennium into the Future ==
* The Galar Region's Hero
Name 	Text
(City; Rose is talking to a group of Youngsters and Preschoolers) 	(City; Rose is talking to a group of Youngsters and Preschoolers)
Youngster 	Whoa! It's huge!
Preschooler 	What Pokémon is that?
Rose 	This Pokémon is called Copperajah!I suppose you're not familiar with Galarian Pokémon, are you.
Preschooler 	Nope!
Rose 	Then allow me to explain all about Copperajah and their connection to the Galar region!
(Rose talks to the kids) 	(Rose talks to the kids)
Youngster 	Wow, you sure know a lot! What's your job, mister?
Oleana 	This is Mr. Rose—chairman of the Pokémon League in the Galar region!As the president of a large business conglomerate, he is truly a hero to the Galar region, working tirelessly to ensure its prosperity.
Preschooler 	Hmm...
Rose 	If you'd like, I could tell you more about the Galar region...
Oleana 	We need to leave soon, Chairman Rose.
Rose 	Oh yes! I nearly forgot.There are still many other places we need to see.I'm terribly sorry, but let's speak again soon.Good-bye for now, everyone!
(Transition to Rose and Oleana talking to a Pokémon Breeder in town;Victor, Gloria, Hop, Sonia, and Leon walk past, but they stop when they notice Rose)	(Transition to Rose and Oleana talking to a Pokémon Breeder in town;Victor, Gloria, Hop, Sonia, and Leon walk past, but they stop when they notice Rose)
Victor 	I-is that Chairman Rose?!
Rose 	Hm?
(Rose and Oleana approach the group, who are all still frozen in shock) 	(Rose and Oleana approach the group, who are all still frozen in shock)
Rose 	Oh, what a pleasant surprise! How nice to see you all taking in the sights!
Sonia 	What?! Hold on—I wouldn't call this a pleasant surprise!
Leon 	Weren't you arrested?
Rose 	Hmm? What are you talking about?
Oleana 	I beg your pardon?! What do you mean, Chairman Rose was arrested? How rude of you!This is clearly a case of defamation, and—
Rose 	Now now, Oleana.They're just joking! Right, everyone?
Gloria 	H-haha! Yes, you're right... S-sorry...
(Victor, Gloria, Hop, Sonia, and Leon exchange glances and walk a few feet away to talk privately) 	(Victor, Gloria, Hop, Sonia, and Leon exchange glances and walk a few feet away to talk privately)
Sonia 	Hang on a minute!
Hop 	What's going on?!
Gloria 	Neither of them seems to remember anything!
Leon 	It didn't look like they were lying or trying to play innocent...
Victor 	Could it be that...they really haven't done anything wrong?
Gloria 	Umm... What do you mean?
Victor 	People who have come to Pasio have been saying...that after they arrive, they sometimes remember or acknowledge things slightly differently than their friends...Maybe, for some reason, there are people coming to Pasio from a slightly different time?
Sonia 	Many strange things do happen on Pasio...
Leon 	Which means those two over there...
(Leon glances at Rose and Oleana, who are talking to a female Sightseer) 	(Leon glances at Rose and Oleana, who are talking to a female Sightseer)
Leon 	might be Chairman Rose and Oleana from before they caused the Darkest Day in Galar.
Hop 	Do you think they might start something on Pasio?
Leon 	I'm not sure, but...
(Leon remembers Eternamax Eternatus coming out of the clouds) 	(Leon remembers Eternamax Eternatus coming out of the clouds)
Leon 	I suppose Chairman Rose's "wish" hasn't changed since then...
Gloria 	... ... ...
Rose 	Excuse me? What have you been whispering about this whole time?We've finally gotten to see each other. I'd be delighted if you all talked to me as well!
Sonia 	Oh, s-sorry! We're done now! Haha...
(The group walks back over to Rose and Oleana) 	(The group walks back over to Rose and Oleana)
Rose 	I have an idea! It would be a waste to simply stand here and talk.Why don't we have a chat while walking around Pasio?
* As Quickly as Possible
Name 	Text
(Rose, Oleana, Victor, Hop, and Gloria are walking through town) 	(Rose, Oleana, Victor, Hop, and Gloria are walking through town)
Rose 	It's a shame that Leon and Sonia are too busy to join us...Oh?
(Allister and Gengar are fighting Shauntal and Chandelure in the square in front of the group) 	(Allister and Gengar are fighting Shauntal and Chandelure in the square in front of the group)
Allister 	Gengar... Swallow everything in darkness...
(Allister uses his sync move) 	(Allister uses his sync move)
Oleana 	That's...Allister, isn't it? What was that move?
Shauntal 	I'm not losing! Go, Chandelure!
(Shauntal uses her sync move) 	(Shauntal uses her sync move)
Rose 	Wow! Again?!
Oleana 	I think I saw something shine before they used those moves...
Hop 	Those are sync moves!
Victor 	The sync stone converts the bond of a sync pair into power.
Rose 	Wow!A sync stone, you say... It must hold a lot of energy!
Oleana 	I'm sure spectators would be thrilled to see a flashy battle like this.
Rose 	Hmm...Could you tell me who on Pasio knows the most about sync stones?If you can give me a name, I'd love to meet them!
(Transition to Rose, Oleana, Victor, Hop, and Gloria in Lear's villa; Professor Bellis and Lear approach them)	(Transition to Rose, Oleana, Victor, Hop, and Gloria in Lear's villa; Professor Bellis and Lear approach them)
Rose 	Well, well! What a pleasure to have Prince Lear himself welcome us!
Professor Bellis 	We heard you wanted to discuss sync stones...
Rose 	That's correct! Let's talk as soon as possible!I'm committed to solving the energy problem in the Galar region—and, of course, around the world.I've been scratching my head every day and haven't been able to find the perfect solution...However, the power within these sync stones is truly remarkable!It even has the potential to save the future a millennium from now!
Lear 	A millennium?
(Victor, Hop, and Gloria look thoughtful) 	(Victor, Hop, and Gloria look thoughtful)
Rose 	So, here's my suggestion.Let's change the sync stones' management system right away...and funnel all the resources used in its research into energy development instead!What do you think?
Lear 	But changing it so quickly would be far too sudden...
Professor Bellis 	Chairman Rose.Using sync stones to develop energy is a wonderful idea.However, sync stones have value beyond being a good source of energy.We don't want to limit the use of sync stones to a single purpose.
Lear 	I agree.Sync stones can enrich the connection between people and Pokémon.We shouldn't rush our research on how to use sync stones "correctly."
Rose 	Why is that?
Lear 	On Pasio, there are people who try to abuse sync stones' power.
Professor Bellis 	We wouldn't want to abandon sync stones' boundless potential by limiting our research to simply energy production.There are also still many mysteries surrounding sync stones. Thus, they can be unstable at times.I want to spend time examining the utility and dangers of sync stones from multiple angles.As someone responsible for sync stone research, I cannot compromise on this.
Rose 	I see... I understand how you two feel.Let me think over my idea.Thank you for your valuable time.
(Transition to Hop, Gloria, and Victor walking through town) 	(Transition to Hop, Gloria, and Victor walking through town)
Hop 	Chairman Rose...
Gloria 	As we expected, he's thinking about solving the energy problem as soon as he can.
Victor 	Even if it's not NOW, as long as we work together, we should be able to find a solution...I hope he agrees.
* Whispering Shadows
Name 	Text
(Hop, Victor, Gloria, Lear, Professor Bellis, and Leon are talking at Professor Bellis's lab)	(Hop, Victor, Gloria, Lear, Professor Bellis, and Leon are talking at Professor Bellis's lab)
Leon 	I see. So Chairman Rose said all that...
Victor 	I hope he doesn't try to use force again...
Professor Bellis 	Force?
Leon 	Oh, I guess I should tell the two of you about him...In the past, Chairman Rose caused the Darkest Day to happen again in Galar.
Lear 	The Darkest Day?
Leon 	Yeah, he awakened Eternatus and tried to use its energy to solve Galar's problems.
Lear 	Wait, didn't Eternatus—?
Leon 	Yeah, Eternatus caused that incident in which Dynamax Pokémon were rampaging on Pasio.The exact same thing happened in Galar. Dynamax Pokémon went on a rampage and caused a lot of damage...As a result, the Chairman Rose we know took responsibility by turning himself over to the police.
Hop 	But the Chairman Rose that's here now doesn't seem to remember any of it...
Lear 	I see. That's why you're worried he might do the same thing again.
Leon 	Yeah, but I think...that we share the same desire to create a brighter future for Galar and the world.I don't want us to repeat the same tragedy by working at cross-purposes.
Professor Bellis 	Even if Chairman Rose does try something, I don't think he'll be able to do anything impactful.He's only just come to Pasio, so I don't think he has the unique facilities he'd need for his research...Above all, I've been managing my sync stone research data with extra care, since Giovanni has been coming after it.
Leon 	I see...(I do hope nothing happens...)
(Transition to Rose and Oleana on the beach at night) 	(Transition to Rose and Oleana on the beach at night)
Rose 	They have a way to save the future right in front of them!Why are they dragging their feet?!I must provide limitless energy to ensure everlasting prosperity for everyone...It is my purpose, my duty, my destiny!I need to do something as soon as possible—for our future!Even if I become hated for it.
??? 	That spirit...I can see you are a man of remarkable caliber.
(Giovanni approaches, wearing his sygna suit) 	(Giovanni approaches, wearing his sygna suit)
Rose 	And you are...?
Giovanni 	Just like you, I also lead an organization.I know a way to extract sync stones' power.But I can't seem to find a better way to use that power...So, how about it? Interested in working together?
Oleana 	I don't think it's a good idea to listen to this suspicious man, Mr. Rose.
Rose 	It doesn't matter who he is, Oleana.If we're to protect the future, we can't be picky about our methods.
Giovanni 	Wise decision.
Rose 	I must gain management over all sync stones, even if I have to be somewhat aggressive.
Giovanni 	Hmm...To do that, you'd need to own Pasio—the only place where you can find these sync stones.
Rose 	Yes, I suppose that's true.
Giovanni 	What a wonderful plan.For the time being, let's not share this with your acquaintances from Galar...And let us proceed...in secret.
* Repeated Mistakes
Name 	Text
(Hop, Gloria, and Leon talking to Sawyer in Lear's villa) 	(Hop, Gloria, and Leon talking to Sawyer in Lear's villa)
A few days later... 	A few days later...
Sawyer 	Is that the application form for the arena?
Leon 	Yeah! I want to host a massive event with Pokémon battles!
Gloria 	We're planning on hosting it with everyone from Galar!
Sawyer 	I see... Unfortunately, Chairman Rose has already submitted an application.
Hop 	What? Chairman Rose?
Gloria 	Then how about a different stadium?
Sawyer 	Chairman Rose has submitted applications for all of them.The only place available is the village square.
Leon 	... ... ...
(Transition to the village square; Gordie and Coalossal are fighting Piers and Obstagoon,while Allister, Nessa, Melony, Raihan, and Team Yell watch)	(Transition to the village square; Gordie and Coalossal are fighting Piers and Obstagoon,while Allister, Nessa, Melony, Raihan, and Team Yell watch)
Team Yell Grunt (1) 	Team Yell is here to cheer for Piers!
Team Yell Grunt (2) 	Go for it!
Gordie 	You've got a passionate group of fans, as usual.
Piers 	Ah, sorry. These lot just care a lot for the team.
(Transition to Leon, Sonia, Gloria, Hop, and Lear watching the battle) 	(Transition to Leon, Sonia, Gloria, Hop, and Lear watching the battle)
Leon 	So it seems Chairman Rose is trying to compete with us...by hosting events with Pokémon battles in large venues.
Sonia 	We've lost quite a bit of our audience to him, too.
Hop 	Hmm, that's suspicious...
Lear 	Nevertheless, there wasn't anything strange about the application itself.We can't reject an application based on who the applicant is.
Leon 	Victor has joined one of Rose's events for us, just in case...
(Transition to the stadium;Victor is standing in line with Volkner, Colress, Clemont, Sophocles, Molayne, and others) 	(Transition to the stadium;Victor is standing in line with Volkner, Colress, Clemont, Sophocles, Molayne, and others)
Victor 	So far, it looks like a normal event.
(Rose steps up to address the crowd) 	(Rose steps up to address the crowd)
Rose 	Thank you all for gathering here! I would like to make a big announcement today!In fact, this speech is being broadcast all over Pasio.Based on the results of our research on sync stones...we are working on developing technologies that can utilize their energy.Now, let me guess what you're all thinking."Sync stones should only be used for Pokémon battles."Regrettably, that understanding is incorrect!
(A clamor rises from the crowd, and Victor looks pensive) 	(A clamor rises from the crowd, and Victor looks pensive)
Rose 	Today—as proof of what I just shared—we shall share some of our findings with everyone!
Rose presented a variety of his inventions to the spectators... 	Rose presented a variety of his inventions to the spectators...
(The crowd cheers, including Volkner, Colress, Clemont, Sophocles, and Molayne) 	(The crowd cheers, including Volkner, Colress, Clemont, Sophocles, and Molayne)
Victor 	(It shouldn't be easy to access the research data on sync stones!)(How did he get his hands on it?!)
Rose 	As you can see, sync stones...have the potential to be an excellent source of energy—to create a better future!
Colress 	Oh-ho! So there are still other ways to utilize sync stones!
Clemont 	Maybe he can help me with my inventions.
Rose 	However!The wonderful value of sync stones has been ignored...and they have been downgraded to simple tools used to promote Pasio!That is because...Prince Lear, the leader of Pasio, has been controlling and monopolizing them!
Victor 	Wha—?!
Rose 	Sync stones can be used to enrich everyone's lives!Why should we use them only for battling?Shouldn't we be acting as quickly as we can, to research how we can use them for energy?To ensure we can thrive a millennium from now, and even for an eternity...I, Rose, would like to take over all sync stones' management!
(Transition to Team Rocket's hideout, where Giovanni smirks) 	(Transition to Team Rocket's hideout, where Giovanni smirks)
* Headed for the Same Future!
Name 	Text
(Stadium) 	(Stadium)
Victor 	Chairman Rose!
(Victor runs up to Rose and Oleana) 	(Victor runs up to Rose and Oleana)
Victor 	How did you get ahold of the data on sync stones?
Rose 	I received it from my new business partner.
Victor 	Who is this "business partner"?
Rose 	I wonder.That said, if it's for the sake of a prosperous future, I don't care who I work with.Sooner or later, I will manage all sync stones and make use of them—for the future.Good-bye for now!
(Transition to a group of people who were watching the speech on a screen in town) 	(Transition to a group of people who were watching the speech on a screen in town)
Ace Trainer (1) 	Hey, what did you think about that speech?
Poké Fan 	Isn't it a bit much to be thinking about a problem that might happen a millennium from now?
Professor Sycamore 	We need to avoid a future where we fight over limited resources...And we should probably think about what to do—even if it is about the distant future.
Ace Trainer (1) 	See? Even the professor says so!
Professor Sycamore 	Hold on, I don't agree with everything he said...
Ace Trainer (2) 	Hey, don't you agree with what Mr. Rose said?
Rising Star 	Yeah, if it can make our lives better, then it's probably a good idea!
Collector 	But I don't think it's a good idea to have only one person managing all of the sync stones...
Scientist 	Don't be a fool! Mr. Rose is thinking seriously about the future of the world!
(A clamor rises from the crowd) 	(A clamor rises from the crowd)
Several days later... 	Several days later...
(Victor, Hop, Gloria, Professor Bellis, Lear, Sawyer, and Rachel are talking in Lear's villa)	(Victor, Hop, Gloria, Professor Bellis, Lear, Sawyer, and Rachel are talking in Lear's villa)
Gloria 	Chairman Rose's speech got everyone talking, and rumors spread quickly.
Sawyer 	Some people are even publicly criticizing our young master.
Rachel 	Seriously, as if Master Lear would ever monopolize the sync stones!
Hop 	Pasio's starting to split into opposing factions—Lear supporters and Rose supporters!
Lear 	If we leave it like this, things could get even worse...
??? 	In that case...
(Leon approaches with Piers, Marnie, and members of Team Yell) 	(Leon approaches with Piers, Marnie, and members of Team Yell)
Leon 	We need to fight back! We should use the same method he's using!
Lear 	Do you have some sort of plan?
Leon 	Yeah! But in order for it to work, I need everyone's help!
Lear 	Chairman Rose has been trying to solve a problem that's a thousand years away from affecting us!
Leon 	It was the same when he caused the Darkest Day. As long as he's able to protect the future, he doesn't care what people think of him now.That's why, before anything like that can happen, I want to properly tell him this time that...we can change the future together—not alone!
Victor 	Me too!I don't want Chairman Rose to make the same mistake again!
Gloria 	I also want to tell him we should cooperate!I think that the future Chairman Rose cares about and the Pasio Lear is aiming to create are both wonderful!
Hop 	Yeah! I feel the same!
Lear 	Heh, nice to hear.
Leon 	OK then! Everyone!We're about to have some battles, but it's not to defeat someone!We're going to battle in order to understand each other—and to move toward a shared future!Let's show Chairman Rose our new future!
* Leon's Wish
Name 	Text
(Square; Leon is wearing his outfit from the Battle Tower,watching a battle between Raihan, a Youngster, and Preschooler) 	(Square; Leon is wearing his outfit from the Battle Tower,watching a battle between Raihan, a Youngster, and Preschooler)
Marnie 	You've got everyone's cheers backin' you! Give it your all!
Team Yell Grunt (1) 	Hey, hey, hey! Show him what you've got, kiddos!
Team Yell Grunt (2) 	There's no such thing as losing when you've got Marnie and Piers cheerin' for you!
Leon 	OK, kid! Go for it!
Youngster 	All right! Here we go!
(The Youngster's Marill uses Rain Dance) 	(The Youngster's Marill uses Rain Dance)
Preschooler 	And now, we attack!Take that!
(The Preschooler's Slowpoke stares off into space for a moment, angering her;a moment later, they use their sync move and defeat Raihan's Gigalith)	(The Preschooler's Slowpoke stares off into space for a moment, angering her;a moment later, they use their sync move and defeat Raihan's Gigalith)
Raihan 	Oof, you beat me!
Youngster 	Woohoo! We did it!
Preschooler 	Yaaay! We won, we won!
Raihan 	Haha! Great teamwork, you two!If you can't do something on your own, you can work together with others to be even stronger!
Leon 	Exactly! You can only do so much on your own.But if you work together as a team, you can overcome any obstacle!And that's something I want everyone to remember!
(Transition to Rose in Lear's villa; Oleana approaches him) 	(Transition to Rose in Lear's villa; Oleana approaches him)
Oleana 	Mr. Rose.Apparently, in various areas on Pasio...Champion Leon has been hosting Pokémon battle events focused on using sync stones.
Rose 	I see... That certainly sounds like something he'd do.However, I expected he'd show he has an opposing view.I'll proceed with my next step, then.
Oleana 	In that case...
Rose 	Yes, please prepare for the announcement.The announcement of their incredible inventions...
(Back in the square, Leon is laughing with the kids, but Gloria approaches him, wearing her challenge uniform) 	(Back in the square, Leon is laughing with the kids, but Gloria approaches him, wearing her challenge uniform)
Gloria 	Leon, we've got a problem!There's been an announcement in town about some inventions that use sync stones!
(Transition to Rose, Oleana, Clemont, Sophocles, and Volkner surrounded by a crowd in town;Leon and Gloria approach them) 	(Transition to Rose, Oleana, Clemont, Sophocles, and Volkner surrounded by a crowd in town;Leon and Gloria approach them)
Rose 	Oh? Well, well, if it isn't Leon.Don't you have an event you need to attend?
Leon 	Chairman Rose! And you all are...
Volkner 	Yo, Champion.
Sophocles 	H-hello...
Leon 	What brings them all here?
Rose 	They're here to, ah, collaborate with me.With help from their excellent young talent, I plan to use sync stone energy more effectively.
Leon 	What?!
Rose 	You all seem to misunderstand me.I don't intend to limit sync stones' potential.
Gloria 	Huh?
Rose 	In fact, I have a question for you all.The potential of people and Pokémon...or our energy problem...Which do you believe we should prioritize?
* Rose's Methods
Name 	Text
Leon 	Which should we prioritize?
Rose 	Yes. Time is limited.That applies to these great inventors as well.The ideas and technology formed by their young talent will eventually wither away. They won't wait for us forever.But what about the relationship between people and Pokémon?It can flourish right now, without having to rely on sync stones, wouldn't you say?Surely we can take our time with that.Right now, we ought to be researching energy use that could save our future.
Leon 	That's...
Volkner 	Hey, I don't think Mr. Rose would use sync stones maliciously.Would it really be that bad for him to be in charge of the sync stones?
Clemont 	The inventions people create will light up the future.That itself isn't a bad thing.
Gloria 	Um, then why...Why do you all seem unhappy?
(Volkner, Clemont, and Sophocles look surprised) 	(Volkner, Clemont, and Sophocles look surprised)
Gloria 	You're all passionate about inventing things, but you don't seem excited at all.
Volkner 	Well, to be honest...Mr. Rose's request involves a lot of restrictions.
Rose 	Restrictions? That's not true!We've no time to play around. We've got to save our future as soon as possible!And to do that, we must eliminate anything that's useless!
Sophocles 	Useless...you say?
Rose 	Yes, that's correct.Your ideals aren't necessary right now.That is, not for the future a millennium from now that I envision.
Clemont 	It seems we're unable to create what Mr. Rose wants...
Sophocles 	Yes...
Volkner 	I'm afraid I don't think we can be of further help.
Clemont 	I'm sorry, but please excuse us...
(Volkner, Clemont, and Sophocles leave) 	(Volkner, Clemont, and Sophocles leave)
Rose 	*sigh* How disappointing.
Leon 	Chairman Rose.With the way you're going about things, you'll end up limiting sync stones' potential.That seems clear from your conversation.
Oleana 	What are you—?!
Leon 	Your way of doing things shuts other people down.And with that, your valued partners will drift away.Your options will start to run out, until eventually you hit a dead end.Do you really think you can save "the future a millennium from now" like that?
Rose 	Of course I do.My experience and accomplishments that made Macro Cosmos a success are proof my methods work.
Leon 	I see...If you still don't understand, even after this conversation, there's only one option left.Since we're both Trainers...Then instead of using words, we can face each other heart-to-heart!
Rose 	Are you suggesting we settle this with a Pokémon battle?
Leon 	Yes.For you to understand the importance of connecting with others...I challenge you to a group battle, Chairman!
Rose 	I don't intend to change my mind, even if I lose.
Leon 	... ... ...
Rose 	But I suppose I'll accept, if that's what will satisfy you.And if I win against you, I can spread word of my ideas on a larger scale.However, I have you as my opponent.I'm clearly at a disadvantage when it comes to Pokémon battles.You wouldn't mind if I brought along some "supporters"...Would you, Champion Leon?
Leon 	Bring whoever you'd like. Victory will be mine.We'll change your mind with our shining brilliance!
(Rose and Leon stare each other down; transition to Victor and Looker meeting up in an alley)	(Rose and Leon stare each other down; transition to Victor and Looker meeting up in an alley)
Looker 	Victor, I've gathered some valuable information on the matter you wanted me to look into.I suppose we saw this coming...but it seems that man is involved.
Victor 	Then Chairman Rose's "partner" must be...
Looker 	That's right.It's Giovanni, the boss of Team Rocket.
* The Decisive Battle Begins
Name 	Text
(Professor Bellis's lab; Leon, Gloria, Victor, and Looker are talking) 	(Professor Bellis's lab; Leon, Gloria, Victor, and Looker are talking)
Leon 	Chairman Rose and Team Rocket's boss?!
Looker 	Yes. Team Rocket has been using their usual method to achieve their goals.They agitate others, then commit crimes behind their backs.
Leon 	Are you saying they're just using Chairman Rose to get what they want?!
Looker 	I'm afraid so.There's no way Giovanni has any interest in "the future a millennium from now" that Mr. Rose has been lamenting.
Gloria 	Then we need to hurry and tell Chairman Rose about this!If he finds out he's been working with Team Rocket, then maybe...
Victor 	No. I don't think that'll work.Chairman Rose said...
(Flashback to Chairman Rose) 	(Flashback to Chairman Rose)
Victor 	"If it's for the sake of a prosperous future, I don't care who I work with."
(Back to present) 	(Back to present)
Victor 	So...
Leon 	You're right...Now that Chairman Rose has made up his mind, it's unlikely he'd stop even if we told him who he's working with.Just like the time when...he forcibly carried out his plan even knowing the dangers of Eternatus.
Gloria 	... ... ...
Leon 	That's why we must fundamentally change Chairman Rose's way of thinking in our upcoming battle.So let's face him head on with our strength and our feelings!
Gloria 	Yeah!
(Transition to Leon in standing in the center of the arena) 	(Transition to Leon in standing in the center of the arena)
On the day of the tournament... 	On the day of the tournament...
Leon 	Thank you, everyone, for gathering today!The upcoming match will be a group battle!Each side will have nine Trainers, and they'll go head-to-head using Pasio's three-on-three team battle format.The team with the most wins overall will be the victor!We're gonna make this tournament epic! I hope you all enjoy!
(Transition to Piers standing on a sideline with Team Yell) 	(Transition to Piers standing on a sideline with Team Yell)
Piers 	This is a chance for Marnie to shine. I'm countin' on you all.
Team Yell Grunt (1) 	I can already hear Marnie's victory comin'! The only sound you'll hear is the crowd's cheer!
Team Yell Grunt (2) 	We'll cheer for our Marnie till we lose our voices!
(Transition to a group watching the tournament on a big screen) 	(Transition to a group watching the tournament on a big screen)
Ace Trainer 	Which side do you think will win?
Rising Star 	I'm thinking Lear's supporters! After all, they've got Leon on their side!
Ace Trainer 	But we can't underestimate Rose's supporters either.I'm sure Mr. Rose has a secret strategy planned!
(Raihan, Nessa, and Sonia watch the crowd from a distance) 	(Raihan, Nessa, and Sonia watch the crowd from a distance)
Sonia 	To the public, today's match was announced as just another tournament, but...
Nessa 	It sure doesn't seem that way.
Raihan 	Yeah. People are seeing this as settling the score between two factions—Lear's supporters and Rose's.Normally, there'd be no chance to win in a Pokémon battle against Leon.Makes me wonder why Chairman Rose is looking so confident.
(Transition to Leon talking to Gloria, Hop, and Marnie in the arena) 	(Transition to Leon talking to Gloria, Hop, and Marnie in the arena)
Leon 	All right, the first battle's about to begin! I'm counting on you all!
Gloria 	Yeah!
Hop 	Right!
Marnie 	Leave it to us!
(Leon waves, and Gloria, Hop, and Marnie head onto the battlefield) 	(Leon waves, and Gloria, Hop, and Marnie head onto the battlefield)
The time has come! For the first face-off, we've got the young rookie team from Galar...	The time has come! For the first face-off, we've got the young rookie team from Galar...
(Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter arrive on the battlefield) 	(Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter arrive on the battlefield)
Versus...The strong, the beautiful, the cool...Team Galactic! 	Versus...The strong, the beautiful, the cool...Team Galactic!
(Gloria, Marnie, and Hop look shocked) 	(Gloria, Marnie, and Hop look shocked)
Gloria 	Huh?!
* Taking Sides
Name 	Text
Hop 	I-isn't Team Galactic—?!
Gloria 	These are the "supporters" Rose was talking about?!
Marnie 	They're those troublemakers from Sinnoh, right?
Jupiter 	How rude of you to call us troublemakers.
Saturn 	These days, we believe in science and are working toward completing the human spirit.If Mr. Rose wins, we can expect advancements in the practical uses of sync stones.That would benefit us, which is why we agreed to this match!By no means do we agree with Mr. Rose's ideology.
Mars 	The only person whose orders we listen to is Master Cyrus!
Jupiter 	And now, we're going to win this!
(Both sides send out their Pokémon) 	(Both sides send out their Pokémon)
The first battle will now begin! 	The first battle will now begin!
Team Yell Grunt 	Go, go, Marnie! Send Team Galactic to the edge of outer space!
Piers 	Maybe I can't cheer someone on just with the tunes I play. ♪
(Hop's Zamazenta raises the stats of his allies; Saturn's Toxicroak attacks Zamazenta; Mars's Purugly prepares to attack) 	(Hop's Zamazenta raises the stats of his allies; Saturn's Toxicroak attacks Zamazenta; Mars's Purugly prepares to attack)
Marnie 	Gloria!
Gloria 	Yeah!
(Marnie's Morpeko attacks Purugly) 	(Marnie's Morpeko attacks Purugly)
Mars 	Why, you!
Jupiter 	Target the one that looks weakest!
(Jupiter's Skuntank attacks Morpeko with a Poison-type move, but Zamazenta blocks the attack, taking no damage) 	(Jupiter's Skuntank attacks Morpeko with a Poison-type move, but Zamazenta blocks the attack, taking no damage)
Hop 	Heh!
Jupiter 	Ugh!
Hop 	Gloria!Finish them!
Gloria 	You got it!Let's do this, Cinderace!
(Gloria's Cinderace Gigantamaxes; fade to white) 	(Gloria's Cinderace Gigantamaxes; fade to white)
Saturn 	Ahhhhhh!
Aaand that settles it! The young Galar team wins the first battle! 	Aaand that settles it! The young Galar team wins the first battle!
(On the battlefield, Gloria, Marnie, and Hop chat with Team Yell while the Galactic Commanders watch) 	(On the battlefield, Gloria, Marnie, and Hop chat with Team Yell while the Galactic Commanders watch)
Jupiter 	We were completely defeated.
Mars 	Too bad.
Saturn 	It seems the connections between hearts have endless potential after all.
(Transition to the second round, where Rachel, Sawyer, and a Beauty face off against Oleana, Courtney, and Tabitha) 	(Transition to the second round, where Rachel, Sawyer, and a Beauty face off against Oleana, Courtney, and Tabitha)
Oleana 	Listen up, members of Team Magma!It is unacceptable for us to lose! Battle with caution!
Courtney 	Shut up...I'm only here to help the development of humanity...and our leader...Don't order me around...
Oleana 	Hmph!If only Lear had just given up his mining rights, we wouldn't be in this situation...
Rachel 	Whaaat? You'd better watch what you saaaay...
Beauty 	Criticizing Master Lear just 'cause things aren't going your way? How rude! You won't get away with this!
Rachel 	Rude people are, like, toootally gonna get punished!
Tabitha 	I'm kinda scared of this battle...
Sawyer 	A-all right! You, right there! You shall be my opponent!
Tabitha 	F-fine, I accept! I'm going to crush you! Ahyahya!
(The two teams send out their Pokémon;Rachel's Umbreon and Sawyer's Honchkrow launch a simultaneous attack on the opposing team,while the Beauty's Venusaur attacks Courtney's Camerupt)	(The two teams send out their Pokémon;Rachel's Umbreon and Sawyer's Honchkrow launch a simultaneous attack on the opposing team,while the Beauty's Venusaur attacks Courtney's Camerupt)
Courtney 	Gah!
Oleana 	I suppose this is the best we can do with temporary staff... How unreliable.I am now one extremely peeved Oleana!I won't let anyone interfere with Mr. Rose's plan!
(Oleana's Garbodor charges forward and attacks the opposing team) 	(Oleana's Garbodor charges forward and attacks the opposing team)
Oleana 	It's time to end this!
(Oleana's Garbodor Giganatamaxes and defeats the opposing team's Pokémon in one blow) 	(Oleana's Garbodor Giganatamaxes and defeats the opposing team's Pokémon in one blow)
Rachel 	Gyaaahhh!!!Wahhh! Master Leeear!
Sawyer 	Guess that's it for us. I believe in the young master—and that he'll win!
This match has been a roller coaster so far! And now, it's time for the final battle! 	This match has been a roller coaster so far! And now, it's time for the final battle!
(Leon, Victor, and Lear arrive on the battlefield) 	(Leon, Victor, and Lear arrive on the battlefield)
Victor 	Are you—?!
(Maxie arrives on the battlefield) 	(Maxie arrives on the battlefield)
??? 	We, Team Magma, hold the development of humanity as our ideal.
Maxie 	For this reason, we decided to support Mr. Rose.I hope you don't hold it against me.
(Colress arrives on the battlefield) 	(Colress arrives on the battlefield)
??? 	Mr. Rose's research really drew my interest!
Colress 	As a researcher myself, I've had the pleasure of supporting him as well!Please don't take it the wrong way.
Lear 	Colress! You little...
(Rose arrives on the battlefield, and Leon stares at him silently) 	(Rose arrives on the battlefield, and Leon stares at him silently)
Rose 	Well then, Leon. Let's begin...and have a champion time!
* A Small Step into the Future
Name 	Text
(Leon's Dragapult, Victor's Rillaboom, and Lear's Hoopa face off against Rose's Copperajah, Maxie's Groudon, and Colress's Klinklang) 	(Leon's Dragapult, Victor's Rillaboom, and Lear's Hoopa face off against Rose's Copperajah, Maxie's Groudon, and Colress's Klinklang)
Maxie 	Go! Groudon!
(Groudon attacks Rillaboom) 	(Groudon attacks Rillaboom)
Victor 	Oof!
Leon 	Victor!
Colress 	The connection and bond you have with one another! Please, show me more!
(Klinklang attacks Dragapult) 	(Klinklang attacks Dragapult)
Leon 	Guh...
(Copperajah attempts to attack Dragapult, but Hoopa swaps places with Dragapult) 	(Copperajah attempts to attack Dragapult, but Hoopa swaps places with Dragapult)
Lear 	Listen to me, Chairman Rose!I once only believed in my own strength! That's all I could believe in!But the Trainers that are here with me now changed me!
(Hoopa attacks Copperajah with a sync move) 	(Hoopa attacks Copperajah with a sync move)
Rose 	Gwah?!
Lear 	And that shine just now... We weren't capable of anything like that in the past!I once let my fixation on power get the best of me, and that's why...I want to steer Pasio and the power of sync stones in a better direction!So please, trust us!Please believe in me and the other sync pairs on this island!
Rose 	We simply don't have...the time for that!
(Copperajah Gigantamaxes) 	(Copperajah Gigantamaxes)
Leon 	Let's do this, Victor!
Victor 	Haaah!
(Fade to white) 	(Fade to white)
Rose 	This is—!
(Back in the arena; Copperajah has returned to normal size) 	(Back in the arena; Copperajah has returned to normal size)
Rose 	Agh!
Leon 	I probably couldn't have taken that attack just now on my own...You see, there's only so much you can do by yourself.
Victor 	Instead of moving forward alone... If we all forge onward together, we can accomplish so much more!
Leon 	To become strong with everyone from Galar...That's my wish.I want you to be a part of that, too, Chairman Rose.
Rose 	... ... ...
Lear 	There are still a lot of mysteries to sync stones...We need your help for our own sake, too.We can research using sync stones for energy and open up new possibilities while still acknowledging the power of the human heart.In the end, don't you think that's most efficient for both of us?
Rose 	Well said, as expected...I accept defeat for this battle.
(Rose returns Copperajah) 	(Rose returns Copperajah)
Colress 	It seems that way.
(Colress returns Klinklang, and Maxie returns Groudon) 	(Colress returns Klinklang, and Maxie returns Groudon)
Rose 	Your sync stones' shine is proof of the strength of connections...You're right. I couldn't shine like that on my own.It seems there are many on this island who are more capable of things like that than I am.Sync stones are rooted in the power of the human heart.So approaching them scientifically isn't enough. I understand that now.I see it's also necessary for sync pairs to have a place like this—somewhere they can compete with each other freely.
Victor 	So does that mean...?
Rose 	Yes, in conclusion...Monopolizing sync stones and managing them myself isn't the best way of doing things.
Leon 	Chairman Rose!
Rose 	From now on, let's research sync stones together.As great business partners, and in all manner of ways.
Lear 	Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.
(Transition to Victor, Hop, Gloria, Marnie, Lear, Rachel, Sawyer, Piers, and Team Yell chatting on the battlefield,while Rose and Oleana watch from a distance)	(Transition to Victor, Hop, Gloria, Marnie, Lear, Rachel, Sawyer, Piers, and Team Yell chatting on the battlefield,while Rose and Oleana watch from a distance)
??? 	Chairman Rose.
(Leon approaches Rose and Oleana) 	(Leon approaches Rose and Oleana)
Rose 	Hm? What is it?
Leon 	There's something I want to talk to you about.
(Transition to Rose and Oleana on the beach at night) 	(Transition to Rose and Oleana on the beach at night)
??? 	Now, now, Mr. President... What was that all about?
(Rose turns around to find Giovanni standing behind him, wearing his sygna suit) 	(Rose turns around to find Giovanni standing behind him, wearing his sygna suit)
Rose 	Oho... Quite the frightening expression you've got there. Don't you think that's a rather unattractive look?
Giovanni 	That was a very selfish move on your part, as my business partner.Care to offer an explanation?
Rose 	I realized your methods weren't enough.I'm sorry, but I've changed plans.Besides...Weren't we both planning on using each other...Giovanni of Team Rocket?
Giovanni 	Heh... You noticed.That's fine. Thanks to all the commotion you caused, it was easy for me to move about for a while.I hope you look forward to what's about to happen.
(Fade to black) 	(Fade to black)
A few days later... 	A few days later...
(Arena) 	(Arena)
Rose 	Welcome, one and all!Welcome to Pasio, the wonderful paradise for Trainers!Our beloved Pasio is a wonderful place, where Trainers compete to be the best and polish each other's skills.As you know, our society is able to thrive...
(Rose sends out his Copperajah) 	(Rose sends out his Copperajah)
Rose 	thanks to help from these mysterious creatures that we call Pokémon.And a Trainer and a Pokémon who are tied by a strong bond...we call a sync pair!
(The crowd cheers) 	(The crowd cheers)
Rose 	Oh! But I'm getting carried away. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rose, and it is a pleasure to be here.Now turn your gaze to the Galar region's greatest pair—and one of the strongest sync pairs on Pasio...It's time for Champion Leon and Charizard's exhibition match!
(Leon, back in his Champion outfit, steps onto the battlefield with Charizard to roaring applause; Gloria and Cinderace stand across from him) 	(Leon, back in his Champion outfit, steps onto the battlefield with Charizard to roaring applause; Gloria and Cinderace stand across from him)
Gloria 	Leon!Exhibition or not, I'm battling you with everything I've got. I hope you're ready!
Leon 	Bring it on! You know I don't lose battles, Gloria!Charizard! Dynamax!
(Leon's Charizard Gigantamaxes) 	(Leon's Charizard Gigantamaxes)
== Paulo Interlude: The Path Forward ==
* A Late Arrival
Name 	Text
Paulo 	... ... ...
(Flashback) 	(Flashback)
(Rosa and Barry in Chapter 2) 	(Rosa and Barry in Chapter 2)
Rosa 	Are you thinking about competing, too?
Barry 	Hey! Why don't you join our team, Paulo? You seem pretty cool. I bet you'd be an awesome teammate!
Paulo 	No, thanks... I think I'll pass. I'm actually thinking of putting together my own team to enter the tournament.
(Norman in Chapter 7) 	(Norman in Chapter 7)
Norman 	You supported <player> in the face of fearsome opponents and didn't back down. You've earned this badge.
Paulo 	Thank you...I'm going to grow stronger...stronger than anyone else...
(Hapu in Chapter 10) 	(Hapu in Chapter 10)
Paulo 	Argh! What gives? Why can't I win...
Hapu 	Now, now. No use crying over spilled milk. You have some real strength! I can feel it in my bones.Hmm... I think you just need to believe in yourself more. With a bit of confidence, you could be great.
(Team Break in Chapter 22) 	(Team Break in Chapter 22)
Masked Man 	Your Rockruff was no match for our powerful Pokémon.Weaklings like you should shut your mouths and let us do what we want!
Paulo 	Don't make me laugh! There's no way I'll let anyone steal Pokémon away from their Trainers!I don’t care who it is. I'll stop anyone who'd do something so terrible!
(Wikstrom and Wulfric) 	(Wikstrom and Wulfric)
Paulo 	My ideal team... I thought that I'd grown so much stronger...and I still lost?...I just don't understand.What is it going to take to become stronger than I am now? How do I beat /?
(Brock, Misty, Rosa, and the player in Chapter 30)	(Brock, Misty, Rosa, and the player in Chapter 30)
Lear 	Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the first ever champions of the Pokémon Masters League!<player>'s team!
Paulo 	Am I...Am I just aiming too high?
(Flashbacks end to show Paulo in town) 	(Flashbacks end to show Paulo in town)
Paulo 	Sorry, Rockruff. I was just thinking about things.I think I know what path I need to take, though.I have to get strong—so strong that I won't lose to anyone!
(Flashback to Giovanni in Team Rocket Returns) 	(Flashback to Giovanni in Team Rocket Returns)
Paulo 	(No matter what it takes...)
(Flashback ends) 	(Flashback ends)
Paulo 	You know...It might not be a bad idea to leave Pasio for a bit to go traveling again.
??? 	Paulo? Is that you? It's totally you, right?
(Tina appears) 	(Tina appears)
Paulo 	Tina?!I didn't know you were here on Pasio! I didn't see you in the PML!
Tina 	Sorry, the PM what? I just got here, y'know.
Paulo 	Oh, really? Then I can explain. So here on Pasio...
(Fade to black, then back) 	(Fade to black, then back)
Tina 	Whaaaat?! You mean I missed out on all that fun?!No fair, Paulo! Why didn't you bring me with you?
Paulo 	I mean, I don't even really know what the criteria is for coming to Pasio, either...
Tina 	Oh well. So how'd you do in the PML, then?
Paulo 	Well...I did make it to the main tournament, but—
Tina 	Really?! That's amazing, Paulo!
Paulo 	Huh?
Tina 	I mean, you just said the strongest Trainers from around the world were all gathered here, right?And you made it all the way to the main tournament! That's not something any old Trainer can do!
Paulo 	You're always so positive, Tina.
Tina 	I'm so jealous! I wish I could've joined the PML, too!
Paulo 	Lear already announced that he’s planning on holding a second PML. If you want, you can probably join that one.
Tina 	Really? Then let's team up and win this thing!
(The player appears) 	(The player appears)
Paulo 	Tina... Sorry, but I—Oh. <player>.
Tina 	Hm? Is that a friend of yours?
Paulo 	I'll introduce you. This is <player>./ the leader of the team that won the first PML championship.
Tina 	Whoa! No kidding?!That’s impressive! And you look about our age, too!
Paulo 	<player>, this is Tina. We grew up together.
Tina 	Nice to meet you, <player>!
Paulo 	Oh, right. I have a favor to ask of you, <player>.
Tina 	What do you mean?
Paulo 	Tina just got here, so she still doesn't know much about battling as a sync pair.I was thinking we could have a battle to show her what it's all about.
Tina 	Oh, thanks! If you don't mind, that'd be super helpful!
Paulo 	OK! Then, here we go!
(Paulo and the player battle) 	(Paulo and the player battle)
Paulo 	I know all your tricks! Dodge it, Rockruff!Wha—?!We're not gonna lose to you! Hang in there, Rockruff!
(The player defeats Paulo) 	(The player defeats Paulo)
Paulo 	Shoot.I knew you were strong, but you've raised the bar again, <player>.You definitely won the PML because of that strength.Hm? You only won thanks to the help of your teammates?That's not it, though. As far as I've seen, your strength was the main factor that swayed the battle in your team's—
Tina 	Why so serious, Paulo?
Paulo 	Wh-what's all this, all of a sudden?
Tina 	You've always been like this, even when we were traveling around, aiming to be the strongest Trainers ever!Remember how you'd always heal up my Pokémon before we battled so it'd be a fair match?You do realize that it would've been easier for you if you didn't do that, right?
Paulo 	I mean...of course I'd make it fair.
Tina 	And even though it looks like you have a lot on your mind right now...Even here on Pasio, you're already helping me out!I dunno... Maybe you can take a break from all that every once in a while.See? Even <player> agrees!It's OK to have fun and just enjoy your time together with your Pokémon, y'know.You don't have to make everything so complicated!Don't sweat the small stuff!
Paulo 	I...I guess you're right. Thanks.
Tina 	Yeah! Why don't we do more training for this PML thing, then?
Paulo 	Sure, why not!<player>! I'll be joining the next PML, too!I definitely won't let you win twice in a row, so you'd better be ready for us!Now that I think about it, I guess it wasn't good to be so fixated on winning.This time, I'll try to have more fun when I'm battling!(Is that really what I want?)(Even though I don't want to lose anymore?)
Tina 	Uh...Paulo? You there?
Paulo 	Sorry. I'm fine.
Tina 	Oh, I've got an idea! Why don't we get something to eat?You two must be hungry, too! Why don't you show me all the good eats here on Pasio?
Paulo 	Be careful. Right now, some shady organizations are getting more active on the island.
Tina 	We'll be fine! It's not like we're little kids anymore!C'mon, let's go!
(Tina and the player leave) 	(Tina and the player leave)
Paulo 	(There is one thing I'm sure of, though...)(I can't just stand by when villains are around! And...I'm done with being weak.)
* Justice without Power 
Name 	Text
(Paulo and Tina training with other Trainers) 	(Paulo and Tina training with other Trainers)
Tina 	Time to attack! Everyone ready?
Camper 	Yeah! Ready when you are!
Paulo 	I knew you'd have no trouble catching up, Tina. You've already got the hang of these Pasio-style team battles.That said, I can't afford to lose! Come on, everyone!
Youngster 	Yeah!
Lass 	Wait, Paulo. Rockruff looks tired.Shouldn't we heal him up? He's not looking so good...
Paulo 	(Right now, Rockruff's stamina is low, so if I have him attack, he might get knocked out.)(On top of that, it'd be putting a lot of pressure on him.)(But...that's the only way we can win here.)
(Flashback to Cyrus in Dreaming in Darkness) 	(Flashback to Cyrus in Dreaming in Darkness)
Cyrus 	That is what it means to think efficiently.An incomplete spirit will only get in the way of making the right choices.
(Flashback ends) 	(Flashback ends)
Paulo 	No. No need to heal him.
Lass 	Huh? But—
Tina 	Ready or not, here we come!
Paulo 	(Even if Rockruff faints, we can still win as long as we take out Tina's Flareon.)Rockruff! Jump in and attack!
Tina 	What?!
(Rockruff attacks Flareon, Flareon faints) 	(Rockruff attacks Flareon, Flareon faints)
Preschooler 	Oh no!
Camper 	He risked everything on that counterattack!
Lass 	That was really reckless, Paulo...
Youngster 	But it did take the other team's leader out of the picture! Now's our chance!
(Paulo's team defeats Tina's team) 	(Paulo's team defeats Tina's team)
Youngster 	All right! We won!
Camper 	Aw, man... We lost.
(Rockruff faints) 	(Rockruff faints)
Paulo 	(We won...)(This approach works.)
(Transition to Paulo and Tina walking at night) 	(Transition to Paulo and Tina walking at night)
Tina 	Aw, man! I'm so bummed we lost!
Paulo 	But it was pretty close. If Rockruff didn't give his all on that last attack, who knows who would've won.(When I was having that battle with <player>...)(If I'd just made the right decision then...)
(Paulo envisions defeating the player) 	(Paulo envisions defeating the player)
Paulo 	(Maybe I would've won?)
Tina 	You really surprised me, Paulo. That battle earlier wasn't your usual style.
Paulo 	Huh?
Tina 	'Cause in the past, you never liked letting your Pokémon get hurt in battle.I know you're just trying out different tactics, but still...
Paulo 	Sorry. I know it was pretty hard on him.
Tina 	You should give him a treat later on, 'kay?I know the reason why you're experimenting is because of all the new things you've seen here on Pasio.I think that's a good thing.
Paulo 	I... I guess so. Thanks, Tina.
??? 	Hurry up! We're gonna be late for the assembly!
(Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(Team Rocket grunts appear)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Hold on! I gotta check if I remembered to bring me Lift Key...
Paulo 	Team Rocket!
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	What's your problem? Yeah, we're Team Rocket. What of it?
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Hm? You look familiar, kid...Oh yeah, I remember you! So you finally decided to join us, eh?
Tina 	What're you talking about? Paulo would never team up with people like you!
Paulo 	... ... ...
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Never say never. There's a little bit of badness in everyone, y'know.And Team Rocket welcomes anyone, even if they're only a little bad!What's with the scowl? Fine, you just need a little convincing! We'll make you an offer you can't refuse
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Ugh. Now you're dragging us into a fight?
(The grunts send out their Pokémon) 	(The grunts send out their Pokémon)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Just hand over your Pokémon, and we'll go easy on ya!
(Paulo sends out Rockruff and Tina sends out Flareon)	(Paulo sends out Rockruff and Tina sends out Flareon)
Paulo 	Shoot. Rockruff, can you hang in there just a bit longer?
Tina 	Don't worry—Flareon and I can take care of anything Rockruff can't!Our teamwork is unstoppable! Just watch!
(Paulo and Tina battle the grunts) 	(Paulo and Tina battle the grunts)
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Oof... These brats are stronger than I thought.
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Come on! With your skills, you could become a top leader in Team Rocket! You shouldn't let a chance like this pass you by!
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Is now really the time to be impressed?! At this rate, we're gonna lose!
??? 	Having trouble?
(Giovanni and more Team Rocket grunts appear) 	(Giovanni and more Team Rocket grunts appear)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Boss?!Um... Sir? Weren't you holding an assembly?
Giovanni 	Yes, I was. But that's over now.
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	I...I'm so sorry, boss!
Paulo 	Giovanni!
Tina 	Who's this dude?
Paulo 	He's the leader of Team Rocket and a skilled Trainer.He's as strong as Red... Maybe even stronger!
Tina 	Wha—?!
Paulo 	We have to take him out! C'mon Tina!
Tina 	Y-yeah!
Giovanni 	I suppose I should apologize for my subordinates and their rude behavior.I'll take it from here. You children will be cowering in fear once I'm through with you!
(Giovanni and the grunts battle Paulo and Tina) 	(Giovanni and the grunts battle Paulo and Tina)
Paulo 	Rockruff!
Tina 	Paulo!Hey!
(Giovanni and the grunts defeat Paulo and Tina) 	(Giovanni and the grunts defeat Paulo and Tina)
Paulo 	No way...
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	That was genius, boss!Yeah, how's that? You feelin' scared outta your wits yet?
Tina 	You're just overpowering us with numbers! That's so unfair!
Giovanni 	Heh. Unfair? I beg to differ.Putting together the potential of many is how you produce a huge power... That's the strength of an organization!You simply lack the power to match mine.If you wish to take down Team Rocket, you'll have to assemble enough power to surpass mine. You'd do well to remember that.
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Gehehe! All right, hand over your Pokémon!
Paulo 	W-wait!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Hm?
Paulo 	Don't take Tina's Pokémon...Please, I'm begging you!
Tina 	P...Paulo?
Giovanni 	We're leaving.
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	S-sir? You sure about this?
Giovanni 	Silence! You would have lost if I hadn't stepped in!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Eeep!
Giovanni 	I only joined the battle because you were about to sully our reputation.You have matters to attend to that take higher priority than stealing Pokémon from children, do you not?If you understand, then get back to work! Immediately!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Y-yes, sir!
(Giovanni and the grunts leave) 	(Giovanni and the grunts leave)
Tina 	Did he just...let us off the hook?
Paulo 	I don't know.
Tina 	Sheesh. I gotta train more so we don't lose to guys like that from now on.
Paulo 	No...that won't work.
Tina 	Huh?
Paulo 	Training isn't going to be enough.The only way is to get stronger... What I need is more power!
(Paulo leaves) 	(Paulo leaves)
Tina 	Paulo...
(Flashback) 	(Flashback)
Young Tina 	Waaaah! Waaaah!
Young Paulo 	C'mon, stop crying...
Young Tina 	B-but...
(Flashback ends) 	(Flashback ends)
Paulo 	(Yeah. From now on, I don't want to lose to anyone.)(So...I have to get stronger.)
* Good or Evil Bonds
Name 	Text
(Paulo defeats Team Break) 	(Paulo defeats Team Break)
Masked Man 	Argh...
Paulo 	It's my win.Who's the weakling now?
Masked Man 	Hmph! Don't get full of yourself!You're just relying on other people's Pokémon, too!
(Team Break leaves) 	(Team Break leaves)
Paulo 	Yeah... I know that.
(Silver appears in a flashback) 	(Silver appears in a flashback)
Paulo 	(But building deeper bonds with your Pokémon doesn't always mean you'll get the strength you need.)
(Flashback ends) 	(Flashback ends)
Paulo 	(How am I supposed to know what's right, anyway?)
??? 	Paulo!
Paulo 	Oh... Tina.
(Tina appears) 	(Tina appears)
Tina 	I haven't seen you use those Pokémon before. Are they new friends of yours?
Paulo 	They're from Lear. He started loaning out Pokémon recently.He says it's an experiment he's doing to explore the potential of sync pairs, but the Pokémon he's loaning out are actually pretty strong.
Tina 	Oh... So where's Rockruff?
Paulo 	I won't be battling with Rockruff anymore.He can't win.
Tina 	Wait... seriously?
Paulo 	You heard me.
Tina 	Paulo, are you still hung up on what happened? That was ages ago!I thought Rockruff was important to you! He's your partner!Don't tell me you're starting to think like all those bad guys!
Paulo 	I can't protect anything if we keep losing! I have to get stronger!You know what happened last time! I don't have the luxury to care about how I do it!Of course I want to battle with Rockruff... But I can't!Also, it's not like I'm the first one to make a new sync pair by teaming up with stronger Pokémon.
??? 	Precisely! We must make Pokémon stronger, no matter what it takes.
(Colress appears) 	(Colress appears)
Paulo 	Um... Who are you?
??? 	Oh, excuse me!
Colress 	My name is Colress, and I am a scientist. The theme of my research is, "Bringing out the potential of Pokémon."If there is a plateau that interacting with Pokémon cannot reach...then that ability must be brought out with only a scientific approach—even one without a conscience.
Paulo 	Uh... OK...
??? 	There you are, Colress!
(Looker walks up) 	(Looker walks up)
Looker 	I asked you so many times not to stray too far!
Tina 	Looker!
Paulo 	Um... Do you know this person?
Looker 	Sure do! This is Colress.He's a former Team Plasma scientist.
Paulo 	Team Plasma?!
Looker 	Wait! He's not an enemy!He's helping us research sync stones here on Pasio.
Colress 	I am fascinated by this mysterious power that relies on the strength of a connection between hearts.
Tina 	Er... Mr. Colress, could you maybe explain what you meant just now?
Colress 	Why, certainly!
Tina 	You said "even one without a conscience."Why are bad people also able to use sync stones?
Colress 	I believe there is no distinction between good and evil when dealing with connections of the heart.
Tina 	What do you mean, no distinction?
Colress 	Pokémon thoughts don't have the same complexity as human thoughts.However, Pokémon will trust their Trainers and do their very best for them.Thus, if a Pokémon obeys the orders of a Trainer who has evil ambitions, that Pokémon will commit evil deeds!Even if that Pokémon is being used as a tool, its power can still be drawn out!That's what I mean when I say there's no distinction between good and evil when it comes to connections of the heart.Furthermore! Humans, just like Pokémon, also have many different types of connections with each other!
(Flashback to Rosa, Hugh, and Nate) 	(Flashback to Rosa, Hugh, and Nate)
Colress 	Friends...rivals...mentors...students...
(Flashback to Gladion, Lusamine, and Lillie)	(Flashback to Gladion, Lusamine, and Lillie)
Colress 	A boss and their subordinates... Even family.
(Flashback to N and Ghetsis) 	(Flashback to N and Ghetsis)
Colress 	Some of those relationships can become twisted.
(Flashback to Ariana, Giovanni, and Archer) 	(Flashback to Ariana, Giovanni, and Archer)
Colress 	Those whom we call "evil" have connections of their own, fueled by purpose and their own brand of justice.
(End flashback) 	(End flashback)
Paulo 	So there's no such thing as good or evil when it comes to strength.
Tina 	How could you say that?!
Colress 	Both of your perspectives are valid!There are far more questions in this world that don't have any answers!
Paulo 	... ... ...
Colress 	I battled a certain Trainer...And when I did, they showed me the splendid power that can be brought out by humans and Pokémon understanding each other!However, that doesn't mean any of the questions from my research have been answered.For in order to understand the good and evil of bonds and to further deepen my understanding of sync stones...I require aid! Please consider lending me a hand.
Looker 	How about it? Would you be willing to help Colress with his research while also acting as his bodyguard?
Tina 	His bodyguard?
Looker 	Yup. Team Rocket has been targeting folks like Pokémon Professors who have specialized knowledge in certain fields.There's only one of me, so I can't spend all my time guarding just one person!
Paulo 	I guess I could help with that.
Colress 	Thank you!No time to waste. Show me your Pokémon in battle!
Tina 	Wha—?! O–OK, let's go over there, where there's more space...
(Tina and Colress leave) 	(Tina and Colress leave)
Looker 	Hey, Paulo.I may not understand complicated stuff like Colress, but hear me out on this one thing.Be sure to treasure your friends...including your Pokémon.
(Paulo walks away) 	(Paulo walks away)
* Too Late for Guidance
Name 	Text
(Paulo, Colress, and Tina enter) 	(Paulo, Colress, and Tina enter)
Blue 	Yo! 'Sup?
Paulo 	Blue...
Blue 	You been keeping up with your training?
Paulo 	I guess, yeah.I haven't been losing my battles.
Blue 	Is that so?
(Hoopa cries out) 	(Hoopa cries out)
Tina 	Awww! You're so cute, Hoopa!
Paulo 	... ... ...?
Lear 	Hey. Be careful.
Tina 	Huh?
(Hoopa and Sandshrew use a move) 	(Hoopa and Sandshrew use a move)
Tina 	Ack!Bleh... Sand!Hey! Cut it out!
Lear 	I told you to be careful. Hoopa may look harmless, but its powers are special!
Tina 	Oh, really? That's kinda hard to believe.
Colress 	Hoopa has a true form, which allows it to unleash an extraordinary amount of power.However, it appears more content to stay with Lear in its current form.
Paulo 	So...it's holding back the rest of its power on purpose?
Colress 	No, not quite.Hoopa seems to prefer to stay as it is now, so from a sync pair perspective, this is probably its optimal state!If, for example, Hoopa was forced to assume its true form and battle unwillingly...I don't think we could consider that optimal for drawing out its full potential!Fascinating, isn't it?
Paulo 	(Its true form...)(If I have to decide between being strong or doing things the right way...)(It doesn't matter which is the real me. All I have to do is make the best decision I can.)
(Flashback to Maxie and Archie) 	(Flashback to Maxie and Archie)
Paulo 	(Even if it means <player> and Tina—and even everyone else on Pasio—turn against me...)(I have to stay true to my beliefs.)
(End flashback) 	(End flashback)
Colress 	Oh, I forgot to report my research findings!
Lear 	Of course. Let me hear it.
Cheren 	Hey, Paulo. Got a moment?
Paulo 	What is it?
Cheren 	What's your plan once you get stronger?It seems you're in a bit of a rush.
Paulo 	I don't want to lose the things that are important to me. When you lose, you lose everything.
Cheren 	That's not true, Paulo.Of course, losing is painful, and it does involve some sacrifices. And there are some battles that you can't afford to lose.But—
Paulo 	You can all speak in lofty ideals like that because you're strong.
Tina 	Paulo!
Paulo 	I couldn't get as strong as you, so I couldn't make a difference...I couldn't protect anyone...That's why I can't afford to care about how I get there anymore.
Cheren 	That's a misconception, Paulo. In order to get stronger, you have to—
Ace Trainer 	Master Lear!
(Ace Trainer runs in) 	(Ace Trainer runs in)
Ace Trainer 	We've gotten reports that Team Rocket is causing trouble in the city!
Lear 	What?!Sawyer and Rachel are on their way to take care of Team Break! We're short on staff at the moment!
Paulo 	I'll go.That's what this power is for.
(Paulo brings Alakazam out) 	(Paulo brings Alakazam out)
Cheren 	Paulo, stop!
(Alakazam teleports itself and Paulo away) 	(Alakazam teleports itself and Paulo away)
Tina 	Dummy...
(Tina leaves) 	(Tina leaves)
Colress 	Oh, my. It's hard to tell who's the bodyguard now, isn't it.
(Colress leaves) 	(Colress leaves)
Blue 	There's things you can gain from losing, y'know... And it's possible to get back some of the things you've lost.But if you throw something away... It won't always come back, Paulo.
Lear 	He's on my radar, too.His eyes had the same look mine did, back when I trusted nobody but myself.Could you look after him, Cheren?Putting aside any personal feelings, as the ruler of Pasio, I'd find it a shame to see a Trainer like that self-destruct.
Cheren 	Sure. I'd be happy to, Lear.It's kind of my fault, too. I was so caught up with rounding up villains that I didn't notice his cry for help.
Blue 	Let me help, too. I've got a lot to say to that kid.
Cheren 	OK. Let's hurry and head after him—
(Ace Trainer's phone rings) 	(Ace Trainer's phone rings)
Ace Trainer 	What?! Team Rocket is going after Professor Bellis again?
Blue 	I can handle that. Cheren, can you check on Paulo?
Cheren 	Wait. It might be faster if we take care of it together. We don't know what we're dealing with yet.Also... I think hearing what you have to say will be better for Paulo, anyway.
Blue 	OK. Let's take care of it nice and quick, Cheren!
Cheren 	Yeah!
(Blue and Cheren leave) 	(Blue and Cheren leave)
Lear 	Hoopa. You're being targeted, so you can't just aimlessly—Hoopa?
(Transition to Hoopa in a street) 	(Transition to Hoopa in a street)
(Flashback to Lear in Interlude 7 - Shining Bonds of the PML arc)	(Flashback to Lear in Interlude 7 - Shining Bonds of the PML arc)
??? 	Found it! So that's Hoopa, eh?
(Transition to Paulo defeating Team Rocket) 	(Transition to Paulo defeating Team Rocket)
Team Rocket Grunt 	Darn it! You're gonna regret this one day!
(Team Rocket runs away, leaving stolen Pokémon behind) 	(Team Rocket runs away, leaving stolen Pokémon behind)
Paulo 	(Yes...)
(A Preschooler and Youngster run up to their Pokémon) 	(A Preschooler and Youngster run up to their Pokémon)
Paulo 	(This is how it should be...)
* A Reason to Be Strong
Name 	Text
(Tina walks up) 	(Tina walks up)
Tina 	Oh, <player>...Have you seen Paulo?I haven't seen him today.: I see...Did something happen?: Well...yeah.Ever since we lost to Team Rocket, Paulo's been acting weird.Like he's cornered or something.I think that something happened when we were little has been bothering him...
??? 	Would you mind telling me what happened?
(Colress waves) 	(Colress waves)
Tina 	Colress...Oh! I completely forgot I was supposed to be your bodyguard! Sorry about that!
Colress 	It's nothing to worry about.More importantly, what happened back when you were young?
Tina 	Oh, right. Well...It happened back when Paulo and I weren't even Trainers yet. There was this wild Dratini we were secretly taking care of, and...
(Flashback to Young Tina, Young Paulo, and Dratini) 	(Flashback to Young Tina, Young Paulo, and Dratini)
Young Tina 	Yaaay! We got to play with you so much today!
Young Paulo 	We'll bring you more food again later, OK?
Young Tina 	I wanna be a Trainer already...I wanna go on a journey with Dratini and challenge the Champion!
Young Paulo 	No way! I'M the one who's gonna travel with Dratini!
Young Tina 	Nuh-uh! It's gonna be me!
Young Paulo 	Who says?
(A Collector and his Golbat appear, attacking Dratini) 	(A Collector and his Golbat appear, attacking Dratini)
Young Paulo 	Dratini?!
Young Tina 	What're you doing, mister?!
Collector 	Isn't it obvious? I'm catching this Pokémon!
Young Paulo 	Cut it out! That Dratini is one that we—
Collector 	What a Trainer does with wild Pokémon is none of your business!Take it down, Golbat!
(Golbat attacks Dratini) 	(Golbat attacks Dratini)
Collector 	Now!
(The Collector catches Dratini in a Poké Ball) 	(The Collector catches Dratini in a Poké Ball)
Young Tina 	How could you...
Collector 	Hahaha! Gotcha!
Young Paulo 	Hey, hold on!Please... Take good care of that Dratini.
Collector 	Pffft. Don't be silly.Dratini are tricky to raise. Like I'd waste my time carefully pampering it.
Young Paulo 	Then why did you even—
Collector 	Let me teach you something, kid. The skins Dratini shed can be sold for good money.With one in hand, I could be rich!
Young Paulo 	You only caught it for the money?!
Collector 	Hmph. If you've got a problem with that, you'll have to stop me yourself—with force!Not like you can do that anyway. You scrawny runts aren't even Trainers yet!
(The Collector leaves) 	(The Collector leaves)
Young Tina 	I... I...Waaaaaaaaah!Waaaah! Waaaah!
Young Paulo 	C'mon, stop crying...
Young Tina 	B-but...
Young Paulo 	Let's get stronger.
Young Tina 	Huh?
Young Paulo 	He's right. Let's get stronger, Tina.So that we never, ever...have to lose anything important to us again.
(End flashback) 	(End flashback)
Tina 	Since then, we got older.Paulo and I got our Pokémon and left the town where we grew up.But I think that incident still hurts him to this day.
Colress 	I see. But that raises a question.Why didn't you, like Paulo, develop a fixation on becoming stronger to protect others?
Tina 	I do think that the strength to protect things is important.But...I know that the time I can spend with my Pokémon is limited, so I want us to spend it together, making all sorts of memories.Once, on my travels, I saw a Pokémon graveyard.Some Trainers who came to visit graves told me their stories. That's when I started to think this way.There's no point in getting strong if it means you forget about the connection you have with your Pokémon.That's why I don't like how Paulo's been thinking lately.He can't be as strong as he wants, and that's really weighing on his mind...<player>! Colress!I don't think Paulo's gonna listen to me anymore.He didn't even try to listen to what Blue and Cheren were telling him, either.So...I need your help—to save him!
Colress 	Leave it to me!: I'm curious to see how my scientific methods can help you achieve your goals!That's a big responsibility!: Indeed it is! I'm curious to see how my scientific methods can help you achieve your goals!
Tina 	Thank you, both!
Colress 	This is just my opinion as a researcher, but...Pursuing victory and cherishing memories together are both important.That's why you musn't get too caught up in one or the other!Maintaining a neutral view of matters is what draws out potential!
Tina 	OK!
(Transition to Hoopa in a street, cornered) 	(Transition to Hoopa in a street, cornered)
Team Plasma Grunt 	You can't run away now, Hoopa!You can be useful...as OUR Pokémon!Bwahaha! Plasmaaaaa!
(Team Plasma brings out their Pokémon. A Tyranitar attacks them.) 	(Team Plasma brings out their Pokémon. A Tyranitar attacks them.)
Team Plasma Grunt 	What?!
(Paulo walks up.) 	(Paulo walks up.)
Paulo 	... ... ...
Team Plasma Grunt 	Ugh! How dare you get in our way!I don't have any more Pokémon... We'll have to run—for now!
(The Plasma grunts run away. Hoopa cries out happily) 	(The Plasma grunts run away. Hoopa cries out happily)
Paulo 	Hoopa? What are you doing here?
(Hoopa rushes past) 	(Hoopa rushes past)
Paulo 	Whoa! Oh, come on...
(Hoopa rushes past again. Transition to an unknown onlooker) 	(Hoopa rushes past again. Transition to an unknown onlooker)
??? 	Quite the annoying Trainer has found it...
(Transition to Tina on a road at night. The Shadow Triad drops in from above.) 	(Transition to Tina on a road at night. The Shadow Triad drops in from above.)
Tina 	Hey! Who are you?
The Shadow Triad 	Come with us...You'll be most useful to us...We won't hurt you if you come quietly.
Tina 	Yeah, sure...Psyche. You think I'd just come quietly?!
(Tina takes Flareon out.) 	(Tina takes Flareon out.)
The Shadow Triad 	You leave us no choice...We hold no grudge against you...but you're about to learn a lesson.
(The Shadow Triad take out Bisharps. Transition back to the street, where Hoopa rushes around Paulo)	(The Shadow Triad take out Bisharps. Transition back to the street, where Hoopa rushes around Paulo)
Paulo 	Sheesh...OK, I get it already. C'mon. I'll take you back to Lear.
??? 	You may want to make another stop along the way.
Paulo 	Who are you?!
(A Shadow Triad member appears.) 	(A Shadow Triad member appears.)
Paulo 	Wait, you're—
The Shadow Triad 	Come with me. And bring that Hoopa with you.
Paulo 	Absolutely not.
The Shadow Triad 	You'll want to hear the rest of what I have to say, young man.That girl named Tina... We've taken her into our custody.
Paulo 	What?!
The Shadow Triad 	As long as you come with us, we'll assure her safety.But if you want your friend back, you'll have to trade us that Hoopa for her.Come...by yourself.
Paulo 	So...don't go asking anyone for help.
The Shadow Triad 	Precisely. You're quick on the uptake.
Paulo 	Fine.
(Flashback to Cheren, the player, and Blue. Flashback ends) 	(Flashback to Cheren, the player, and Blue. Flashback ends)
Paulo 	I don't need anyone else's help.Show me to your hideout.
The Shadow Triad 	... ... ...Follow me.
Paulo 	(I decided to be stronger so I'd be ready for something like this.)
(Flashback to Tina. Flashback ends) 	(Flashback to Tina. Flashback ends)
Paulo 	(I won't be giving them Tina OR Hoopa.)(I will never, ever...)
(Flashback to Dratini. Flashback ends) 	(Flashback to Dratini. Flashback ends)
Paulo 	(lose anything again!)
(Paulo and Hoopa follow the Shadow Triad member) 	(Paulo and Hoopa follow the Shadow Triad member)
* Flame of Hatred
Name 	Text
(In Team Plasma's hideout, the Shadow Triad member leads Paulo and Hoopa to Tina and two more Shadow Triad members) 	(In Team Plasma's hideout, the Shadow Triad member leads Paulo and Hoopa to Tina and two more Shadow Triad members)
Tina 	Paulo?! And why's Hoopa here?!
Ghetsis 	Welcome to Team Plasma's hideout.
Paulo 	Let Tina go.
Ghetsis 	Oh my. There's no need to be so hasty. Why not take your time?I suppose it doesn't matter.Let's get this transaction over with. Hand over that Hoopa.
(Paulo walks up) 	(Paulo walks up)
The Shadow Triad 	... ... ...
(Tina and the two Shadow Triad members walk to meet Paulo) 	(Tina and the two Shadow Triad members walk to meet Paulo)
Ghetsis 	Myah-ha-ha-ha! Fool! You really thought I'd keep my promise?!You'll be an ideal bargaining chip to leverage against Pasio's other Trainers.It'll be useful to keep you around!
Paulo 	... ... ... I knew it.
(Alakazam appears) 	(Alakazam appears)
Paulo 	Hang on to Alakazam, Tina! And Hoopa—use your ring to run away!
Tina 	Oh! Got it!
(Alakazam is attacked by Accelgor and faints. Hoopa is attacked by Banette and faints) 	(Alakazam is attacked by Accelgor and faints. Hoopa is attacked by Banette and faints)
The Shadow Triad 	Stay right where you are.
Paulo 	Hoopa?!
The Shadow Triad 	"I knew it," you say?I'll say that right back to you, young man.
Ghetsis 	You're pretty good, I'll admit. But in the end, you're just a shallow-witted child.
Paulo 	Shoot!Tina! Run!
(Tina runs, but two Team Plasma Grunts cut her off) 	(Tina runs, but two Team Plasma Grunts cut her off)
Team Plasma Grunt (1) 	Hold it! You're not going anywhere!
Team Plasma Grunt (2) 	Plasmaaa!
Tina 	Argh...
Ghetsis 	Why don't you give up? There's nowhere left for you to run.
Paulo 	Shut up!I'll clear a path—by taking you down!
(Tyranitar appears and defeats Banette) 	(Tyranitar appears and defeats Banette)
Ghetsis 	*sigh* I hate insolent children.Shadow Triad! Hurry up and take care of this!
(The Shadow Triad's Pokémon defeat Tyranitar) 	(The Shadow Triad's Pokémon defeat Tyranitar)
Paulo 	Darn it!
(Transition to Blue, Misty, and Erika on the street.) 	(Transition to Blue, Misty, and Erika on the street.)
Blue 	Paulo! Where are you?!
(Cheren and Looker walk up) 	(Cheren and Looker walk up)
Cheren 	We can't find Hoopa anywhere, either...Something must've happened to them!
Looker 	Paulo... Stay safe...
(Transition to Team Plasma's hideout; Paulo defeats the Shadow Triad's Bisharp) 	(Transition to Team Plasma's hideout; Paulo defeats the Shadow Triad's Bisharp)
Paulo 	*pant pant*
Ghetsis 	Oh? So you're capable of fending off the Shadow Triad. Not bad.Still, you're nothing for me to fear.
(Ghetsis sends out his Kyurem) 	(Ghetsis sends out his Kyurem)
Ghetsis 	Get them! Kyurem!
(Kyurem defeats Paulo's Pokémon) 	(Kyurem defeats Paulo's Pokémon)
Paulo 	Gwah!
(Paulo looks between Kyurem and Ghetsis; fade to black) 	(Paulo looks between Kyurem and Ghetsis; fade to black)
Ghetsis 	Are you ready to give up now?It's about time you and that Hoopa make yourselves useful to me.
(Rockruff appears and cries out) 	(Rockruff appears and cries out)
Paulo 	Rockruff?!
(Rockruff runs towards Ghetsis) 	(Rockruff runs towards Ghetsis)
Ghetsis 	Who is this puny little Pokémon?
(Rockruff runs towards Kyurem and gets attacked, but runs back towards it) 	(Rockruff runs towards Kyurem and gets attacked, but runs back towards it)
Paulo 	No... Don't do it!
(Paulo thinks about Dratini's defeat) 	(Paulo thinks about Dratini's defeat)
Paulo 	Return, Rockruff!
(Rockruff get knocked back again and runs towards Kyurem again) 	(Rockruff get knocked back again and runs towards Kyurem again)
Paulo 	Rockruff! Get back in your Poké Ball!
(Rockruff is hit) 	(Rockruff is hit)
Paulo 	C'mon! Please, come back!
(Rockruff cries at Ghetsis defiantly; Ghetsis thinks about Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, and N) 	(Rockruff cries at Ghetsis defiantly; Ghetsis thinks about Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, and N)
Ghetsis 	Arrrgh! All of these insolent, little...There is nothing more unpleasant than a simple tool that tries to work against you!How dare you defy me, you powerless nothing!
(Kyurem attacks Rockruff again; fade to white; when the room fades back in, Paulo looks around, but Rockruff is nowhere to be seen)	(Kyurem attacks Rockruff again; fade to white; when the room fades back in, Paulo looks around, but Rockruff is nowhere to be seen)
Paulo 	Rockruff?
Ghetsis 	What?
Paulo 	Rockruff? Where did you...
Ghetsis 	Oh, how odd... That Pokémon disappeared.Could it be that perhaps...Kyurem's attack blew it away, leaving no trace?
(Paulo and Tina look shocked) 	(Paulo and Tina look shocked)
Ghetsis 	Myah-ha-ha-ha! I love the look on your face when you've lost all hope!So powerless—yet you dare defy me? That's why you met this fate!My plans to use Hoopa's power to utterly rule this world remain unshaken!Before such immense power, all Trainers will be forced to bend to my will!Hoopa's power can become a weapon that will give me control over anything and everything!So, naturally, only I should be able to use it!
Paulo 	You...
Ghetsis 	Hm?
(Flashback to the Collector who caught Dratini) 	(Flashback to the Collector who caught Dratini)
Paulo 	All of you...
(End flashback) 	(End flashback)
Paulo 	It's all because of people like YOU!
(Hoopa transforms) 	(Hoopa transforms)
Ghetsis 	Mwahaha! So this is your true form, Hoopa!It seems that Trainer's anger is controlling you...with the power of that sync stone!Very well! Lose all sense of reason and become a monster! That makes you much easier for me to control!
Paulo 	Shut up.
Ghetsis 	Shadow Triad! Secure Hoopa!
(The Shadow Triad sends out their Bisharp) 	(The Shadow Triad sends out their Bisharp)
Paulo 	You're in my way...
(Hoopa teleports in Yveltal and Xerneas) 	(Hoopa teleports in Yveltal and Xerneas)
Paulo 	Get out of my way!!!
(The Pokémon Hoopa teleported in defeat the Shadow Triad's Pokémon) 	(The Pokémon Hoopa teleported in defeat the Shadow Triad's Pokémon)
The Shadow Triad 	What?!Sir! That Pokémon is far too strong for us to—
Ghetsis 	Nonsense!With the power to summon ANY Pokémon from different dimensions and worlds...This time, I, Ghetsis, shall rule the world!No matter what they try, no one will be able to stop me!Why are you just standing there?!Grab the girl, she's our leverage!
Paulo 	Don't you dare touch Tina!
(Hoopa teleports behind the Team Plasma Grunts holding Tina hostage) 	(Hoopa teleports behind the Team Plasma Grunts holding Tina hostage)
Team Plasma Grunt 	Eeep!
Ghetsis 	Could it be—yet again?!My plans won't be foiled by a child with such feeble power!There's just no way!It simply can't be!
(Kyurem cries out; Hoopa summons Zygarde) 	(Kyurem cries out; Hoopa summons Zygarde)
Paulo 	I've decided...
(Zygarde attacks Kyurem) 	(Zygarde attacks Kyurem)
Paulo 	to drive every single person like you out of this world.
(Yveltal attacks Kyurem) 	(Yveltal attacks Kyurem)
Paulo 	No matter what it takes...
(Xerneas attacks Kyurem) 	(Xerneas attacks Kyurem)
Paulo 	or what methods I use!
Ghetsis 	Shut your mouth! Shut up! Shut up! Shut UP!
The Shadow Triad 	Master Ghetsis! Let's retreat for now!
(Ghetsis and the Shadow Triad teleport away) 	(Ghetsis and the Shadow Triad teleport away)
Paulo 	... ... ...
Team Plasma Grunt 	Yipes!
(The Team Plasma grunts run away, and Paulo dismisses the Pokémon Hoopa summoned) 	(The Team Plasma grunts run away, and Paulo dismisses the Pokémon Hoopa summoned)
Tina 	P-Paulo...Thanks for saving me. Let's go look for Rockruff... OK?
Paulo 	Where?
Tina 	Huh?
Paulo 	Rockruff is gone.
Tina 	Wait... Don't tell me you seriously believe what that guy said?!A Pokémon can't just disappear! There's no way that would happen!I'm sure—
Paulo 	Even if he's still alive...I can't go back to being Rockruff's Trainer.Trusting and loving your Pokémon won't make you any stronger.I wasn't fully prepared for that, and that's why Rockruff...I'll use Hoopa's power.
(Flashback to Lysandre) 	(Flashback to Lysandre)
Paulo 	I'll use it to drive the selfish people who only steal from everyone else out of this world—to enforce what I believe in!
(End flashback) 	(End flashback)
Tina 	But Hoopa's power isn't yours! You gotta give Hoopa back to Lear!You know more than anyone else how much it hurts to be torn away from a Pokémon you care about!
Paulo 	I'm done having the things I care about taken away from me.I'll become the "last evil."
Tina 	How could you say that?! That's ridiculous!
Paulo 	If you think I'm wrong, then try to stop me, Tina.But...At this point, I don't think you can. You don't have that kind of power.Lofty ideals can't stop or protect anything.That's just reality.
(Hoopa teleports Paulo and itself away) 	(Hoopa teleports Paulo and itself away)
Tina 	No...Paulo...
* The Last Evil
Name 	Text
(Team Break's hideout) 	(Team Break's hideout)
??? 	Hey. Got a sec?
(Paulo appears) 	(Paulo appears)
Masked Man (1) 	Ugh! You—
Masked Man (2) 	What're you doing here?!
Paulo 	I need more people to join me. Will you lend a hand?There's a selfish "evil" out there that's trying to control the world by overpowering others.All it does is steal what's precious to us, so I'm going to destroy it.
(Hoopa Unbound appears) 	(Hoopa Unbound appears)
Masked Man (2) 	Th-that Pokémon!
Paulo 	Of course, I'm not asking you to help me for free.I'll lend you Hoopa's power in return. How about it?
Masked Man (1) 	You serious, bro?
Masked Man (3) 	Wait. Why are you asking US to help you?I thought you wanted to take down Team Break!
Paulo 	Because you all no longer have any goals or beliefs.
Masked Man (2) 	What...?
Paulo 	An organization's goals and beliefs...
(Flashback to Lusamine talking to a pair of renegade Aether Foundation Employees) 	(Flashback to Lusamine talking to a pair of renegade Aether Foundation Employees)
Paulo 	They have the potential to create a different kind of evil.
(Back to present) 	(Back to present)
Paulo 	But you...Your goal of taking down the PML was ruined, and now your team lacks firm beliefs.The most you've accomplished lately are pathetic thefts when nobody's looking.
Masked Man (2) 	Watch your mouth, you—
Paulo 	I'm just saying that you could accomplish something bigger if you join me.
Masked Man (1) 	Wh-what do you think?
Masked Man (3) 	B-but if we have to battle other organizations...
Masked Man (2) 	I...I don't want Team Break to end like this.I'll keep fighting, no matter who I have to join forces with!
Paulo 	Nice.I don't hate how you think.
(Transition to a group of Team Plasma Grunts talking in the village; a group of Team Break members approaches them) 	(Transition to a group of Team Plasma Grunts talking in the village; a group of Team Break members approaches them)
Masked Man 	You're in Team Plasma, aren't ya?
Team Plasma Grunt 	Huh? Who are you?
Masked Man 	Our leader sends his regards!
(The Masked Man uses Hoopa's power to summon a Cobalion) 	(The Masked Man uses Hoopa's power to summon a Cobalion)
(Transition to an alley in the city; A Moltres controlled by Team Break attacks a group of Team Skull Grunts) 	(Transition to an alley in the city; A Moltres controlled by Team Break attacks a group of Team Skull Grunts)
Team Skull Grunt (1) 	Waaaaaaaagh!
Team Skull Grunt (2) 	Yo! What'd we do to deserve this?!
Masked Man 	Even if you haven't done anything bad yet, it's possible you will in the future!Now stop talking back! Our newly reborn Team Break will take you down!
(Transition to the beach; a Regirock controlled by Team Break attacks a group of Aether Foundation Employees) 	(Transition to the beach; a Regirock controlled by Team Break attacks a group of Aether Foundation Employees)
Aether Foundation 	Cut it out! What are you doing?!
Masked Man 	Shut up! If you're gonna resent someone, it should be your troublemaking friends!Also, according to our leader...anyone who gets in our way is an enemy!
(Fade to black) 	(Fade to black)
Team Break's campaign to punish any and all "evil," led by Paulo, caused widespread chaos on Pasio.Team Break was becoming a dangerous group that not many could oppose...	Team Break's campaign to punish any and all "evil," led by Paulo, caused widespread chaos on Pasio.Team Break was becoming a dangerous group that not many could oppose...
(Transition to Blue, Cheren, Colress, Looker, Tina, and the player in Professor Bellis's lab) 	(Transition to Blue, Cheren, Colress, Looker, Tina, and the player in Professor Bellis's lab)
Blue 	Dang. I can't find Paulo anywhere!It's like he can see through our every move.
Cheren 	He probably studied our tendencies and how we think when he was working with us.He was an avid learner, after all...
Colress 	He even studied the villainous organizations we encountered so he could get stronger.Ironically, that seems to have helped him strengthen Team Break.
Blue 	That idiot...
Looker 	Paulo's sense of justice is no longer reasonable.I'm sure he's well aware of the fact that he'll have to face us eventually.
Cheren 	Wait a second. He—
Looker 	The Paulo who fought beside us against those villainous organizations...He would know that not all of their members are pure evil.If he knows that, and he's still making Team Break attack them indiscriminately...then what he's doing is undeniably evil.
Tina 	... ... ...
Looker 	Hate the crime, not the criminal...As a member of the International Police, I am prepared to stop his out-of-control "justice."And as an adult and his comrade, I must help him correct his path.
Cheren 	Looker...
(Blue folds his arms; Tina looks thoughtful for a moment, and then runs away) 	(Blue folds his arms; Tina looks thoughtful for a moment, and then runs away)
Blue 	Hey, Tina! Where are you—
(Tina stops in the doorway, not looking at the others) 	(Tina stops in the doorway, not looking at the others)
Tina 	I... I'll also do what I can.I'll definitely—definitely—find him!
(Tina runs out into the hallway; the rest of the group watches her leave, upset) 	(Tina runs out into the hallway; the rest of the group watches her leave, upset)
Colress 	I have some research to do, so I'll take my leave.Tina herself also requested it, after all!
(Colress leaves) 	(Colress leaves)
(Transition to Team Magma's hideout) 	(Transition to Team Magma's hideout)
Maxie 	What did you want to discuss, Archie?
Archie 	You already know, don't ya?I wanted to talk about Team Break and that little scamp, Paulo.
Maxie 	About how his ideals and sense of justice are out of control?Archie... That sounds painfully familiar, doesn't it?
Archie 	... ... ...
(Transition to Team Galactic's hideout) 	(Transition to Team Galactic's hideout)
Cyrus 	He lost his partner Pokémon and is now controlled by his own sadness and rage?How will throwing away a bond change one's heart?Perhaps I should observe this process and the results it will yield.
(Transition to Team Plasma's hideout) 	(Transition to Team Plasma's hideout)
Ghetsis 	That BRAT!!!Just as I was about to use Hoopa to carry out MY plans!How dare he! He'll pay for this!
(Transition to Lear's villa) 	(Transition to Lear's villa)
Lysandre 	Before we begin, I'd like to thank you for your time, President Lusamine.
Lusamine 	Now, what did you want to discuss with me and my foundation?
Lysandre 	I'd like to have a chat about Team Break—that group causing problems all over Pasio.Today, this man will also be joining us.
(Rose and Oleana appear) 	(Rose and Oleana appear)
Lusamine 	Oh! You're Galar's—
Lysandre 	I'm hoping to discuss amongst ourselves how we should proceed.
(Transition to Team Break's hideout) 	(Transition to Team Break's hideout)
Masked Man (1) 	Hey, Boss!Our newly reborn Team Break has been giving the villains on Pasio a beatdown without a hitch!
Paulo 	...Is that so.
Masked Man (2) 	A lot of them are even surrendering to us in fear!
Masked Man (3) 	Our membership's been on the rise, too! No one can oppose Team Break!Let's keep using Hoopa's power to get rid of all the evil in the world!
(The Masked Men continue to chat while Paulo watches them) 	(The Masked Men continue to chat while Paulo watches them)
Paulo 	(These guys... They don't even realize they're being used.)(I'll just let the villains keep on destroying each other.)
(Fade to black) 	(Fade to black)
Paulo 	(From now on, I won't lose to anyone.)
(Back to Paulo) 	(Back to Paulo)
Paulo 	(Until...)(I'm taken down as the "last evil.")
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