Scenes with Ash Ketchum 612
RRiolu
Riolu! Olu! Olu! Olu! [I want to join your team to better myself!]
It looks to me like Riolu is trying to tell you something.
I think it wants you to catch it!
AAsh
Huh? You sure you want that?
RRiolu
Olu! Olu! Olu! [Yes! Go for it!]
AAsh
Here goes! [whips out a Pokéball and finally catches Riolu. Fans are finally satisfied that Ash now owns a Riolu.]
[After watching the battle in Wyndon Stadium, Ash and Goh see the statue]
AAsh
Hey, do you think this might be a statue of Leon?
Hm. Well, it looks like him in a power pose, but then again, no.
AAsh
[Does a pose] He looked a lot more like this.
[Goh's eyes animate differently after Ash's line]
Sorry, not even close! [does a pose] This!
AAsh
[Does another pose] Or this!
Not quite right. [Seizes Ash tight] You're not smiling like Leon does!
AAsh
[struggling] Got it.
WWoman
[off camera] So my friend Leon's a hero...
[Cut to a woman with orange hair who is sitting on a bench]
WWoman
Oh. Oh, don't mind me! I've got a habit of talking to myself.
AAsh
Excuse me. Is this statue supposed to be Leon?
WWoman
No, not a chance! That's a famous Galar region hero.
WWoman
Yup, yup! [A flashback from long ago begins] Long ago, a great black storm covered the Galar region. The land was assaulted by gigantic Pokemon.
WWoman
But they were defeated by a single young hero bearing a sword and shield. [The camera returns to the present] The statue here is meant to depict the young hero of that legend, mostly just in spirit, though.
Do you think that storm could've been a hurricane or thunderstorm?
WWoman
I'm still not really sure just what it was. Or even if the legend actually occurred. I want to know what kind of person they were, and where the sword and shield are now. And what does it have to do with Dynamaxing? You could say investigating this is a bit of homework. And it's exhausting!
It's homework? You mean for school?
WWoman
Oh, no way! See my gran, a Pokemon Professor, asked me. I'm kind of her assistant, more or less.
AAsh
Cool! My name's Ash! This is my partner, Pikachu.
[The woman shrieks with awestruck and gets all gaga over Pikachu]
WWoman
What a cutie pie! [Caresses Pikachu's ears]
And my name's Goh. This is my...
[But then, the woman shrieks again upon seeing Raboot and caresses its ears too, much to Goh's surprise]
WWoman
You're a real cutie pie, too! [gibbers]
RRaboot
[nervous] Ra... Ra...
AAsh
We came all the way here from the Kanto region.
We're working as research fellows, investigating lots of Pokemon. Hi.
WWoman
Wow! Sonia's my name. Nice to meet you!
AAsh
It's probably far from here now.
I want to catch it so bad. [throws the Pokéball at the spot in the fountain where Sobble is hiding and catches it!] How dumb! I threw one of my Pokéballs cause I got carried away! What a goof.
GSGoh's Rotom Phone
Sobble has been registered into your Pokédex. [Both Ash and Goh are shocked]
AAsh
So it was in the fountain!
[Ash and Pikachu are sleeping on the floor in Ash's room]
AAsh
We're gonna have to thank Mimey again tomorrow when we get up, huh?
Pikachu: Pika.
AAsh
Bet you're wiped out. So let's get some sleep.
AAsh
Oh, yeah... [Places his hand on Pikachu's back and starts singing] Close you tired eyes.
AAsh
[singing] The gentle breeze.
AAsh
[singing] And the twinkling stars.
AAsh
[chuckles] Do you know this song, buddy? The lullaby that mom used to sing to us?
[Goh's Pikachu leads the group to a canyon, where a large pack of Pikachu are digging around.]
AAsh
Look at at all the Pikachu!
[The Pikachu smash rocks, and burrow holes in the ground.]
I wonder what they're searching for.
[One of the Pikachu notice a green luster within some rock. He calls the others before using Iron Tail to excavate the source of the luster: a certain evolution item.]
[The wild Pikachu touches the stone, and evolves into Raichu]
AAsh
Whoa! It's a Raichu!
I get it now. When a Pikachu touches a Thunder Stone, it evolves into a Raichu! That's it! The Pikachu are all here to search for Thunder Stones!
[And, speak of the devil, Goh's Pikachu finds one.]
GSGoh's Pikachu
Pika! (Here you go!)
ASAsh's Pikachu
Pika! Pika-pika! (What!? No way!)
[Goh's Pikachu, still carrying the stone, runs after Ash's around his Trainer's legs, refusing to accept the Thunder Stone!]
AAsh
Hey! Calm down, buddy!
[The two Pikachu run behind a large rock, where a blue shine is seen from behind. Not good...]
[A male Raichu jumps from behind the rock. Could it be...?]
AAsh
You didn't, did you?
[Luckily, Ash's Pikachu is still running away from Goh's. What a relief! That Raichu was still a wild one.]
[Ash's Pikachu jumps onto Ash's head.]
ASAsh's Pikachu
Pikachu! (I said "no"!)
If Pikachu evolves, it gets stronger, right? I thought Pikachu wants to evolve.
AAsh
My Pikachu has always wanted to get stronger as a Pikachu. [to Goh's Pikachu] Since Pikachu feels that way, we don't need it. Sorry.
[Goh's Pikachu ears droop before she perks up, giving the Thunder Stone to her Trainer.]
GSGoh's Pikachu
Pika! (That's right.)
Okay. [takes the stone] I guess mine wants to stay the same, just like yours does!
[Ash nods.]
AAsh
Yeah. I believe that a Pokémon should evolve when they want to.
[Soon, Ash and Goh arrive at Professor Kukui's beachside home.]
AAsh
Alola, Professor Burnet. [sees the Professor's baby] And, this is Lei, right?
[Lei babbles happily in his mother's arms.]
That's right, big brother.
AAsh
[flustered] Big brother? Me? [kneels down to Lei.] Hi, Lei. Nice to meet you. [giggles] Tiny hands.
[Lei touches Ash's cheek as he laughs. He likes his brother already!]
Lei. Now, now. Come inside, Goh! There's always room for one more!
Thanks for inviting me in.
[As the five enter the house, Ash gets a surprise greeting from--you guessed it--his Alola team!]
AAsh
It's Rowlet, Lycanroc, Incineroar and Melmetal!
[The four Pokemon pile on Ash and Pikachu with a group hug.]
AAsh
I'm glad to see you, too! Hey, you're kinda heavy!
[A confused Goh looks on at the reunion.]
AAsh
Hey, I'd like you to meet my friends, Goh, Raboot, and Sobble.
[The four Pokemon turn to Goh, startling him before they let him in on the group hug!]
Now that's a Blast Burn of welcome wishes!
Hey, Ash. Mallow had organized a party at the Pokémon School to welcome you back. She wanted to make sure Goh came too.
AAsh
Whoa, really? I am so there!!
There's a party for me, too?
[Sonia's car jumps up as Goh, Raboot and Sobble experience the bumpy ride]
No offense, Sonia, but I'm concerned about your driving...
[sighs] Don't be rude! The problem is my car's really old.
Oh, oh, yeah! [Takes out his Rotom Phone] Please, Rotom, would you try Ash again?
GSGoh's Rotom Phone
Right away!
[Goh places his phone to his ear. Then, the camera cuts to Ash who is flying aboard his Dragonite]
ASAsh's Rotom Phone
You have a call from Goh. You have a call from Goh. [Ash takes it out] You have a call from Goh.
AAsh
[answers] Hey, there, Goh. Where are you now?
[on the phone] YOU ANSWERED! Where am I? Where are you?!
AAsh
I'm with Leon, and we're gonna stop the Dynamax Pokémon from rampaging.
[on the phone] With Leon?
[Cut to Goh]
AAsh
[on the phone] Yeah. It's a long story...
My story's long to... I met up with Sonia and we're on our way to check out some ruins in Turffield.
AAsh
[on the phone] Sonia?
[Flashback]
[voiceover] You remember! From Wyndon Stadium! The one we met in front of the hero statue.
AAsh
[voiceover] [on the phone] Oh, yeah! Wasn't she researching some legend or something?
[Flashback ends]
She sure was. She thinks that the rampaging Dynamax Pokémon in the Galar region have something to do with the very same hero legend. That's why she and I are going together to Turrffield so we can figure out the mysteries of that legend.
[Riolu is changing his appearance, growing pointy spikes on each backhand, growing a longer tail, growing two more ear flaps and growing taller. As the blue light fades away, Riolu has now evolved into Lucario and, with immense strength and power, pushes Copperajah and Ferrothorn off of him.]
AKAsh Ketchum
Wow! Looks like Riolu evolved into Lucario! [pulls out his Rotom Phone]
ASAsh's Rotom Phone
Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A Fighting and Steel type. Lucario uses a power called aura, which allows it to sense human feelings.
[thrusting his fist like he is punching his foe, then thrust his leg like he is kicking his enemy, then thrusting his other arm, and shows his determined strength after evolving from Riolu.] Raahh!
AKAsh Ketchum
Yeah! Use Vacuum Wave! [Lucario turns to Ash as his aura connects to his trainer] Got it. Right with ya! Lucario, Aura Sphere! [Lucario conjures up a sphere of aura and launches it at Ferrothorn] One more time! Aura Sphere! [Lucario conjures up another sphere of aura and launches it at Copperajah, shocking Chairman Rose, who gasped in shock and defeat.] You did it, Lucario!
AKAsh Ketchum
Now, let's go help Leon!
Rah. [Ash, Pikachu and Lucario head off to help Leon while Chairman Rose worryingly runs up to his defeated Ferrothorn and Copperajah.]
Chairman Rose: Are you all right?! Copperajah! Ferrothorn!
[Meanwhile, Raboot changes. After the blue light fades away, it's revealed that Raboot evolved into the Striker Pokémon: Cinderace.]
Did Raboot…? [his eyes widened in shock and excitement] EVOLVED?!?! [smiles in excitement and determination] YES!!! Haha!
GSGoh's Rotom Phone
Cinderace, the Striker Pokémon. A Fire type. Cinderace uses Pyro Ball to create a soccer ball of fire that it kicks at its opponents, often leaving them with a burn.
Now, Cinderace! Pyro Ball!
Cinder! [juggle kicks a pebble before setting it on fire.] Cin! Cin! Cinder! Cinderace! [kicks the Pyro Ball, hitting Milotic, defeating it, much to Oleana's surprise.]
OOleana
No… [shows a defeated face] No way…
Cinderace, you were great! [gives Cinderace a high-five. Realizing that they're doing their routine like they did when it was a Scorbunny, Goh is happy and Cinderace gives its best friend a hug.] 'Kay, Ash, here we come!
The legendary sword and shield. They weren't objects. They were actually Pokémon.
AAsh
Hey, Mewtwo, I really wanna battle you, too! If I can defeat the world's strongest Pokémon, I'd be one step closer to Pokémon Master!
AAsh
So, Mewtwo? Will you battle us?
[Mewtwo takes a look at both the determined faces of Ash and Goh. It smirks before making its decision.]
[Ash and Goh smile excitedly. They may work well together, but this battle will give them a run for their money...]
MMewtwo
Alright. Come at me with those dreams of yours!
[The title card comes up]
AGAsh, Goh & Chloe
[voiceover] To Train... [Chloe only] Or Not to Train!
[Goh and Chloe are walking to Vermilion City school on Goh's first day]
So how come you never try to catch Pokémon?
But I thought Yamper was your dad's Pokémon. I'm talking about a Pokémon who's your very own partner.
Why would you say something like that?!
It feels like everybody decided I have to catch Pokémon simply because I'm a Professor's daughter. I kind of hate that.
It came up during an assignment I had about my dreams for the future.
Don't worry. Mom and I talked, and she said the day will come when I'll be able to decide for myself what path to take when it comes to Pokémon. So there's nothing to apologise for!
TTeacher
[off camera] Goh! Chloe!
[They turn back and see the teacher approaching them]
TTeacher
Morning, you two!
GCGoh & Chloe
Good morning to you, too!
See, I told you I keep my promises!
I promised I'd always come to school when there's a test.
TTeacher
Promises are there to be kept. Alright, see you in class! [Walks ahead]
I didn't know you had an agreement.
TTeacher
Oh! One thing! Make sure you remember to leave your Pokémon out in the garden.
[looks at Sobble] Right...
[Ash and Pikachu arrive outside the school, out of breath]
AAsh
Oh man... Yamper's gone without a trace!
[Ash sees the school]
AAsh
Huh? Isn't that Chloe and Goh's school?
[Meanwhile, Goh has gone outside the school building. He is looking on his Rotom phone when he sees Chloe]
What's the deal Chloe? [Puts away his Rotom Phone] Calling me out here during class...
[Yamper pokes his head out of the bush]
Huh? It's Yamper. [Sees Eevee] Huh? Eevee?!
[softly] Quiet! Shh! Shh, Shh!
[softly] Oh, sorry! What are you doing out here with an Eevee?
Wow, Eevee is an amazing Pokemon who can evolve into one of eight different forms that have been discovered so far!
[surprised] Eight different forms? That's so... amazing!
So... why are you hiding behind the hedge?
Some people are chasing Eevee.
[gasps, ducks down and speaks softly] Those people over there!
[Goh turns round]
[He discovers that the two assistants from the Eevee Evolution Lab have arrived to track down Eevee]
FAFemale Assistant
Where are you? Eevee!
MAMale Assistant
Eevee! You come out now!
[not surprised] Yeah, you're right. Pretty suspicious.
EEevee
[questioning] Eevee?
[softly] You'll be just fine. I'm here to protect you, so don't worry.
EEevee
[questioning] Eevee?
[Goh turns to the two assistants from the Eevee Evolution Lab]
FAFemale Assistant
Eevee!
MAMale Assistant
Where are you?
Don't worry. I'll take care of this somehow. Take Yamper and Eevee and make a break for it! [Runs to the assistants]
[The camera cuts to the two assistants as Goh approaches them]
Something I can help with?
Are you someone's parents?
FAFemale Assistant
Oh... Someone's parents?!
MAMale Assistant
Well, not quite...
[The assistants chuckle sheepishly]
Why don't I call a teacher for you?
FAFemale Assistant
[nervously] No, don't do that!
MAMale Assistant
[nervously] We're good!
You do know you're trespassing on school grounds.
BABoth Assistants
[groaned shocked with worry]
MAMale Assistant
[noticing Chloe behind the bush with Eevee] Huh?
Yamper, let's go! [Runs off with Eevee while Yamper follows]
MAMale Assistant
[points] Eevee!
FAFemale Assistant
[gasps]
[They spot Eevee in Chloe's arms]
MAMale Assistant
There you are!
[The two assistants start chasing after Chloe but then, Goh tackles them down]
Thanks, Goh! [Runs ahead]
[quietly] Okay, Pokéball go. [taps Grookey with the Pokéball to catch it only to fail]
GSGoh's Rotom Phone
It does not belong to you! Don't be a thief!
AAsh
So that means someone else had caught that Grookey before you did.
[disappointed] Yeah, you're right. Bummer...
[Ash gets a notification at the Pokémon Center and runs into Rinto, who also gets a notification.]
[Both Ash and Pikachu stammer. Cut to flashback where Ash's Farfetch'd lost to Rinto's Gallade.]
AAsh
You gotta hang in there, Farfetch'd.
Farfetch'd...[I'm trying...]
[The flashback ends]
Well, well. We've battle before, haven't we?
AAsh
Uh-huh. Nice to see you, Rinto.
Oh? You entered the World Coronation Series, right?
AAsh
But I didn't get a message we could battle then.
That's because I had just entered and was in the Normal Class.
AAsh
Awesome. Now you're in the Great Class. [Remember, to prevent cheating, trainers participating in the World Coronation Series can only challenge other trainers in the same Class]
Yes, you too, it seems. How has Farfetch'd been since then.
AAsh
Really good. A little while back, we went to the Kalos region and we trained with Wikstrom.
Wow. You went to the Castle of Chivalry?
AAsh
Hey. Let's battle. Farfetch'd and I have sharpened our skills, so we won't be easy to beat.
Fetch'd Farfetch'd. [Are you up for the challenge?]
Sounds like a great idea. I could see such great potential in both of you.