Forming a More Perfect Union!

**Forming a More Perfect Union!** (反撃のジガルデ！カロス最終決戦!！ *The Zygarde Counterattack! The Final Decisive Battle of Kalos!!*, ***Forming a More Perfect Union!***?) is the (TBA) episode of Season 9 and the (TBA) episode of the *Guardians of Harmony* series overall.

## Summary

*An amazing assembly of powerful Pokémon and Trainers—including the Kalos Gym Leaders and two Champions—have come to help the Guardians and their Pokémon stop Team Flare! This teamwork allows the Guardians, Mairin, Shauna, and Sawyer to rescue Chespie from inside the Giant Rock, and it seems to be defeated...until it rises once again, under Lysandre’s control.*

*Things seem hopeless until Squishy persuades the other Core to join the fight. The two of them merge together to become the titanic Zygarde Complete, which puts a stop to Lysandre’s plan once and for all.*

*Finally, it’s time for Squishy and Bonnie to say their goodbyes—but they’ll always remember their unwavering friendship that helped save the Multiverse!*

## Plot

The Guardians, Shauna, Mairin, and Sawyer and their Pokémon head towards the Giant Rock, with Ninja's (Ash's Greninja) shuriken telling them where to go in order to rescue Chespie. Bonnie and Julia look on at the Rock, with the former attacking it with a ball of electricity and slowing it down while the latter attempts to stop it with mist, but fails. As a result, being support fighters with no damaging attacks, Homura instead uses non-magical weapons and has Eliott, Dash, and Frosty respectively use Dark Pulse, Headbutt, and Ice Beam on the vines while Julia respectively has Mist and Sofia use Psychic and Petal Dance on them. The Rock uses vines to attack, but Thunders and Cliff (Alain's Charizard) counter with Iron Tail and Flamethrower and Nanette blasts away a vine with a beam of light, warning that the Giant Rock could destroy the whole Multiverse if it collides with the sundial. More vines attack as Malva, Blaziken Mask, and Alain order their Pokémon to use Flamethrower, with Alain himself using telekinesis to push the vines away, Blaziken Mask trying to burn them with a spell, and Malva using her super vision to spot them quickly and warn the others when they're coming. Serena and Trixie both use their fire attack and move, respectively, and Dragonet (in her Ash-Dragonet form) and Casty use Mucus/Water Gun while Elizabeth blasts away more vines. Valerie and Olympia help as the Guardians, their three allies, and Alain make their way through the vines. Valerie is soon captured, but she insists they continue. Korrina and Lucas (her Lucario) stop a vine from attacking Gigi, but are also captured. They, too, insist the Guardians continue on. Ramos and Billy (his Gogoat) also buy them time before being captured with the former creating a fence of trees and the latter using Energy Ball. Shauna and Alain are grabbed by vines as well, but Calem frees them with his own tornado-like sub-attack. Grant has Runty (his Tyrunt) attack the vines with Rock Tomb, creating a wall into which Grant magically carves stairs, but more vines attack Viola, which knocks her into Grant and then captures them.

The Guardians, Shauna, Sawyer, Mairin, and Alain fly over/climb up the wall as more vines attack, but Wulfric has Yeti (his Abonamsnow) use Ice Shard on them to freeze the vines and he uses a snowball spell to block the vines. He then orders them to hurry up as Yeti is knocked away, giving Ash time to punch the vines away with blue Aura-infused punches, Madoka time to tear the vines with glowing arrows, and Naomi time to draw a mallet on her drawing tablet and smash the vines away. Afterward, both Ash and Naomi are captured by the vines, but Jim manages to free them, but Wulfric and Yeti are then captured. They tell the Guardians, their allies, and Alain to keep going, and Nanette promises not to let them down. Watching her friends fight despite her being an ally and not a Chosen One, Mairin hopes that Chespie will be okay, and creates a thick mat of grass using a spell to hopefully slow down the Giant Rock, with Emily comforting her. Clemont has Charlie (his Chespin), Volt (his Luxray) and Duster (his Bunnelby) attack the vines with Pin Missile, Swift, and Mud Shot respectively to help clear a path before he himself helps with a bolt of electricity from his satellite dish weapon.

As the Guardians approach the center, a vine rises up to attack them, but it is hit by a Bullet Seed and a flying scythe blade. Nanette, Ash, Mikey Evoli, and Mikey Star look up and are surprised to see Team Rocket in a helicopter with Cinderella (Jessie's Gourgheist) having launched the Bullet Seed and Jessie having launched the scythe. Jessie tells them to not just stand there, but a vine rises up and attacks the helicopter, sending Team Rocket flying. Glinda (Diantha's Gardevoir) uses Psychic to save them. At a Pokémon Center, civilians, their Pokémon, and the young Pokémon such as Dragonet's babies watch the action unfold on TV as Diantha assists with Glinda. Glinda uses Psychic to wrap up the attacking vines. She, the other Pokémon, and the Guardians continue to attack the vines, but she and Blaziken Mask find themselves trapped and are attacked. Squishy and Z2 observe the battle, with Z2 expressing surprise that they are continuing to fight. Squishy tells Z2 that it knows not all humans are bad after having watched the humans on their journey and fighting evil. Reaching the center, Nanette orders Gigi to use Flamethrower and Jessica to use Bubble Beam before using a light burst as Jim orders Star to use Aura Sphere before he shoots electricity-laced bullets and Alain orders Cliff to attack with Flamethrower. The attacks are blocked with vines, but with support and determination, they break through and enter the rock. They spot Chespie lying overhead, and Alain goes to free Chespie, only for crystals to block his path. Ash promises to cover Alain as best as they can whilst he goes to free Chespie. As another crystal goes to attack, Ash attacks with a sphere of aura with help from Thunders' Electro Ball and Ninja's Cut, which smashes through the crystals. Outside, the Rock continues to move as Serena uses a fireball-like sub attack and commands Trixie, Pandas (her Pancham), and Dolly (her Sylveon) to help attack. The vines surround them, and a vine goes to attack Mairin. As Alain nears Chespie, another crystal looms in front of him, but Nina orders Zach to use Razor Shell, and uses a sub-attack of blue lightning, which break the crystal. As more crystals appear to attempt to stop Alain, Nanette tells him to leave this to the Guardians and carries him to safety while Ash and Elizabeth fly in and reach Chespie. Outside, the vines are about to hit Mairin when they stop. The rocks also stop moving. Ash and Elizabeth, along with their Pokémon, emerge from the Rock, having freed Chespie. Everycreature looks on, pleased that the crisis has been (apparently) averted. The still-transformed Guardians and their Pokémon then quickly grab some snacks the former stashed in their Harmony Gems to refuel, and Kyoko and Jim pass some out.

Mairin hugs Chespie, who is still unconscious, and thanks the Guardians and their allies for their work. Shauna says all they have to do now is to destroy the Rock. As Team Rocket films the scene, all of the Guardians and Pokémon launch an attack on the Rock, which knocks it down. Ash wonders if the attack worked, but the Rock recovers while Lysandre appears, vowing to still destroy the world. Lysandre has the Rock launch an attack at the group, but Valerie has Eau (her Spritzee) use Light Screen, which minimizes the damage. As the Pokémon recover from the hit, Bonnie and Clemont are surprised when Blaziken Mask's mask comes off, revealing that he is their father. Meyer has been injured, but insists he is alright as the Giant Rock begins moving forward again. Alain, Mika, and Calem wonder how they can stop it, and Clemont points out the device on Lysandre's wrist. Alain realises that they have to destroy it. As everycreature prepares to fight, Z2 notes that they are actually prepared to fight. Squishy informs Z2 that neither humans nor Pokémon will give up, even though Z2 feels they are too weak. Squishy says that their real strength lies in working together, caring about each other, and having the power to believe in themselves and find the will to succeed. The Rock launches another attack that sends them all flying. Seeing this, Z2 decides to believe in them as Squishy does, and they both jump down from Bonnie's arms. Bonnie moves to go after them, but stops herself, and the Cores confront the rock. They call on every Cell in the world as everyone watches them become Zygarde Complete Forme. Seeing Zygarde, Olympia recognises the deep green eyes from her prophecy. Lysandre notes that they hid this Forme from him and confronts Zygarde, saying it must have seen what this world is like and wonders what could be worth defending. Zygarde states the Multiverse belongs to the others and is protecting them. The Rock launches another attack, which is countered by Dragon Pulse. The Rock sends more vines towards Zygarde, who dodges before attacking with Extreme Speed. Seeing their chance, Nanette and Sawyer order Gigi, Bouncee, Jessica (combined with their Trainer's own attack), and Fir (Sawyer's Sceptile) to use Flamethrower, Magical Leaf, Bubblebeam, and Leaf Storm respectively on Lysandre. The device falls off of Lysandre's wrist. Zygarde manages to break through the Rock with Extreme Speed before attacking the Rock with Core Enforcer, destroying it. Lysandre, who refuses to accept that he has been defeated, falls into the explosion, ending the crisis once and for all. Those watching along on TV cheer.

With the Guardians now back in their civilian forms, Diantha thanks everycreature for their help as Sparkly wonders what became of Lysandre. Malva doesn't care and heads off, telling everycreature to let her clean up Team Flare before turning herself in to Officer Jenny. Chespie wakes up from its coma, which makes Mairin happy as she thanks the Guardians for their help saving it. The Guardians and their Pokémon are pleased that Chespie is safe and Alain asks Mairin to forgive him. Zygarde approaches everycreature as Squishy thanks Bonnie for looking out for it. Zygarde then restores order to the world, removing all the vines from Lumiose City and causing the red sky to disappear. Once the world is restored, Zygarde disassembles, leaving Squishy and Z2 floating in the air. Chespie approaches Squishy, who remembers that Chespie freed him from Lysandre Labs and expresses its gratitude. Squishy thanks Bonnie for taking it on a journey, allowing it to see that humans can be trusted to protect the world. Bonnie realises that Squishy is saying goodbye, and Squishy confirms it must leave to restore its energy. Squishy and Z2 rise into the sky, sharing a fond farewell with their friends as they both disappear into the sky. Bonnie tells Squishy how much it means to her. Just after they leave, the sun rises over the Guardians, their Pokémon, Alain, and their allies, who all helped to save Kalos and the world from Team Flare.

## Major Events

* The Guardians, their allies (Shauna, Mairin, and Sawyer), and Alain rescue Chespie from the Giant Rock, temporarily stopping it.
* Lysandre returns and gains control of the Giant Rock.
* Clemont and Bonnie Lisco discover that "Blaziken Mask" is Meyer Lisco, their father, in a costume pretending to be a Guardian.
* Squishy and Z2 combine into Zygarde Complete Forme in order to battle and destroy the Giant Rock.
* Squishy is revealed to know Core Enforcer.
* The Giant Rock is destroyed, with Lysandre disappearing in the process, leaving his fate unknown (presumably, he dies) and resulting in Team Flare's defeat.
* Malva decides to disband Team Flare and turn herself in.
* Chespie wakes up from its coma.
* Squishy leaves with Z2.

## Characters

### Guardians of Harmony

* Nanette Daisy

* Marina Daisy

* Julia Dreamwalker

* Jim Porter

* Mikey Evoli

* Glorysia Melody

* Elizabeth Storybook

* Nina Aarden

* Ash Kecthum

* Will Brennan

* Emily

* Melody Harmadale

* Madoka Kaname

* Sayaka Miki

* Mami Tomoe

* Homura Akemi

* Kyoko Sakura

* Nagisa Momoe

* Natasha Flowerton

* Maya Aquaheart

* Hilary Lightfied

* Alison Garfield

* Calem Xavier

* Angel Oliver

* Serena Gabena

* Asumi Breeze

* Mika Star

* Mikey Star

* Brianna Bellerose

* Stevie Stone

* Karen Sycamore

* Hayden Dempsey

* Clemont Lisco

* Bonnie Lisco

* Leah Rosie

* Emma

* Naomi Inkwell

### Allies

* Shauna Berry
* Mairin Chandler
* Sawyer Root

### Pokémon

* Squishy
* Z2
* Chespin (Mairin's; Chespie)
* Pyroar (Lysandre's)
* Gyarados (Lysandre's; Mega Gyarados)
* The Guardians' Pokémon

### Villains

* Lysandre
* Jessie
* James

### Secondary Characters

* Professor Sycamore
* Meyer Lisco
* Viola
* Grant
* Korrina
* Ramos
* Valerie
* Olympia
* Wulfric
* Malva
* Diantha
* Trainers
* Civilians

## Trivia

* This episode concludes the five-part Team Flare arc.
* In the Japanese version of this episode, a piano version of Puni-chan's Song is used when Squishy says goodbye.
* There are some differences from the canon version:
	+ The Guardians use their own attacks and weapons to stop the vines in addition to their Pokémon.
	+ Alain isn't the one to free Chespie. as the Guardians do it instead.
	+ Since Sawyer, Mairin, and Shauna are allies in the season, they help the Guardians fight the vines using their Pokémon, while ordinary civilians and their Pokémon are the ones watching in the Pokémon Center.
	+ The Gym Leaders help out with magic spells.
	+ The Guardians and Pokémon have snacks (that the former stashed in their Harmony Gems) to recharge when defeating the Giant Rock for the first time, before Lysandre shows up.

### Dub edits

* When Lysandre first returns to take control of the Giant Rock, in the original Japanese version, he states that the countdown to the destruction of the world continues and that he will destroy the world even if it costs him his own life. In the English dub, the first portion of this line is removed completely, and the second portion is rewritten to have Lysandre say he will destroy the world even if he is stopped. As a result of this edit, Lysandre only speaks when the view zooms in on him, leaving the prior pan shot up the Giant Rock with no dialogue.
* In the dub, tears are edited onto Pudding's eyes while she and her two sisters watch the battle on TV in the Pokémon Center.
* In the original, Lysandre shouts a flurry of curse words before he dies. In the dub, he instead shouts "CURSE YOU!!!" before dying.

### Easter Eggs

* The English title of this episode references a line of the Preamble in the United States Constitution.