Scenes with Pikachu 205
[Ash and his friends walking through a park in Olivine City]
I hope she'll be alright.
I wonder who Sparkle is. Hey, maybe it's her cousin. Do you think she's as pretty as Jasmine?
When do you think she'll be ready to battle with you?
Oh! That's right! I gotta find out! [Runs back the other way]
But she's not at the gym anymore, Ash!
[stops] Oh, that's right.
PikachuKa?
[They look and see Janina scrubbing her Onix in a grey sand pit]
JJanina
Huh? [Turns to Ash, Brock and Misty] I shouldn't have played that trick on you, I'm sorry.
Don't worry, it's not that big a deal. But can I ask you what you're doing?
JJanina
Well, you see, I rubbed water-repellent wax all over my Onix, and now I'm trying to clean it off by scrubbing it with sand.
So that's why it wasn't affected by Totodile's Water Gun attack.
That's not a very kind way to treat your Onix, you know.
JJanina
Oh, I know that now. But all I ever wanted was to be an apprentice at Jasmine's gym, and I was just hoping to make her proud of me, that's all. So I decided to do whatever I could to overcome Onix's weakness.
Pikachu
Pika.
JJanina
And no one ever told me it was against the rules.
Instead of trying to erase a Pokémon's weaknesses, you have to encourage its natural strengths!
JJanina
But how am I supposed to do that?
If you listen to your Onix with both your heart and your ears, you'll learn everything you need to.
JJanina
Hey! That's exactly what Jasmine used to tell me to do!
Oh! Do you have any idea where I can find Jasmine right now?
JJanina
Yeah, I'm pretty sure she's at the Shining Lighthouse down on the wharf.
[Misty and Brock race off to catch up with Ash]
JJanina
[to Onix] So, I guess I'll have to try listening to you a little bit better.
JSJanina's Onix
[responds]
Oh yeah, I forgot. Pikachu, Thunderbolt!
Pikachu
Pika? Pika-CHU!! [the thunderbolt starts frying Team Rocket]
MMarcelus
Now Octillery, Ocktazooka!
[Octillery fires an Octazooka at the crisped up Team Rocket]
Team Rocket's blasting off again!
[The Referee for the Whirl Cup tournament is announcing the rules]
Here are the rules of the match. Each trainer is allowed two Pokémon, and the first trainer to knock out both opposing Pokémon the winner.
Well, I know who I'm starting with. Let the games begin! [Throws her Poké ball and out comes Poliwhirl]
MSMisty's Poliwhirl
Poli.
Poliwhirl, not bad. Then I'll use... [Throws his Poké ball and out pops Totodile]
AAnnouncer
Ash will be battling with Totodile while Misty puts Poliwhirl to the test!
[Totodile uses Water Gun]
Okay, Poliwhirl, Bubble attack now!
[Poliwhirl jumps up to avoid Totodile's Water Gun attack]
MSMisty's Poliwhirl
Poli!
[Poliwhirl jumps into the water]
AAnnouncer
Poliwhirl has jumped into the water and is headed straight toward Totodile.
Alright, Totodile, here it comes. You have to get in the water, now!
[But Poliwhirl jumps out of the water]
MSMisty's Poliwhirl
Whirl! [Uses Bubble on Totodile]
[getting hit by Poliwhirl's bubbles] Dile, Dile, Dile!
[Totodile unleashes a big white circle]
MSMisty's Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl!
[The Bubble attack stops and Totodile has come out with dizzy eyes]
[Brock, Pikachu and Togepi are watching the battle as spectators]
Pikachu
Pika, Pika!
[The crowd cheers]
AAnnouncer
Totodile is in trouble after that close range Bubble attack!
Alright, Poliwhirl, use Double Slap!
[Poliwhirl starts to come down]
Dile. [Recovers from his dilemma]
MSMisty's Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl! [Uses Double Slap, but Totodile dodges it]
[Totodile uses Skull Bash on Poliwhirl]
AAnnouncer
Totodile's Skull Bash hits its mark!
MSMisty's Poliwhirl
Whirl! [Goes into one of the pillars and jumps back down, hence the saying "What goes up, must come down"]
[Landing on the platform] Toto!
AAnnouncer
But Poliwhirl comes back strong!
Toto toto... [Uses Water Gun, but Poliwhirl dodges it and then lands on the platform] Dile!
MSMisty's Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl! [Double Slaps Totodile and sends him flying]
AAnnouncer
Poliwhirl's Double Slap sends Totodile flying!
[As the announcer talks, Totodile hits a pillar and falls back down onto the battlefield]
[Totodile gets up, but he is all out of sorts]
Dile, dile, dile, dile. [Collapses]
Totodile is unable to battle! Poliwhirl wins!
[The camera pulls out of the arena as Ash recalls Totodile]
AAnnouncer
Look like Double Slap did the trick! Misty and Poliwhirl win the first battle!
We did it! We did it! I love you, Poliwhirl!
[The title card comes up]
[voiceover] Espeon, Not Included.
[Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu and Togepi are sampling some kebabs]
You know, these are the best kebabs I've ever eaten.
I forgot to tell you, Ash. I got an email from Sakura, and she's going to meet up with us here.
[with his mouth full] That's the girl who's got an Eevee, right?
Pikachu
Pika pika!
Yeah, along with four beautiful older sisters. But, that's not important.
I wonder where she is. [Stands up] Huh? [Sees an Espeon running towards them] Look at that!
[Everyone else looks]
Pikachu
Ka?
[The Espeon stops in front of Ash and his friends as a familiar voice is heard]
SSakura
[off camera] Misty!
[Espeon's Trainer, Sakura, approaches them]
SSakura
It's been, way too long.
SSakura
Oh, sorry. I was just taking care of Espeon and it got late.
That's okay, I didn't realise you had an Espeon.
SSakura
Yeah. My Eevee evolved into an Espeon.
[gets out his Pokédex] Wow, let me see.
ASAsh's Pokédex
Espeon, the Sun Pokemon. Espeon are able to read air currents, allowing it to predict the future as well as its opponent's next moves.
So, it's a psychic type, huh?
Your family almost has all the evolutions of Eevee. Ahhhh! Satsuki has a Jolteon, Sumomo has a Vaporeon, Tamao has an Umbreon, and Koume has a Flareon. And, presenting, your Espeon!
Awesome, you really do have all of them.
SSakura
Yeah, you're right. Now that Eevee evolved, we do. [to Espeon] Right, Espeon?
EEspeon
[Nuzzles in agreement]
[Ash and friends are inside the Marine Pokémon Laboratory to receive an Egg that they must deliver to Professor Elm. A woman is heard panting, obviously in a rush for something.]
Woman: Outta my way, please!
[They all yell.]
I'll tell you: it's a rush to excellence, to beauty, and to romance! [The romantic runs off towards the woman as always...]
Uh, Brock, where are you going?!
Pikachu
Pikachu!
[They hurry after Brock and the woman, who is seen in front of a bay with a radar and a Lanturn.
WWoman
Alright, Lanturn, they're coming! Let's get ready!
LLanturn
Baa! Baaaa..... [It jumps into the water and uses Supersonic, acting as a doppler.]
WWoman
Supersonic level optimized and fully operational!
[as Ash and Misty and their Pokémon catch up with him] Excuse me, I know you must be real busy... with your equipment and all, but, I can't wait to express my feelings for one as beautiful as you!
WWoman
Please, be quiet! Or I won't be able to hear them when they speak!
[As the radar keeps pinging, a group of some kind of Pokémon can be heard singing.]
It sounds... more like they're crying.
WWoman
It's the song of travel.
Pikachu
Pika?
[The song and the radar grow louder.]
[The radar shows ten figures, marked by stars, traveling toward the dock.]
WWoman
Yes, they'll be here soon! Lanturn, look! Here they come!
[The Pokémon's heads surface one by one, and they are revealed to be a herd of Lapras. One of them makes a rather large splash.]
[The Lapras all sing in greeting.]
WWoman
It's great to see them looking so well!
So it was the Lapras who were doing all that singing!
[One of them cries and swims toward Ash and company, showing affection to Ash and Pikachu.]
Hey there, Lapras, you sure are a friendly one!
It's trying to tell you something.
[The rest of the Lapras cry at Ash, trying to communicate the same thing this Lapras is.]
Yeah, seems like all of them are! Hey, wait a minute, I know you!
Pikachu
Pika!
[A flashback of this Lapras, who Ash remembers to be his very own, who helped him through the Orange League and especially through beating the Supreme Gym Leader, Drake, having to leave Ash to join this very herd plays out.]
[in the flashback] They're waiting for ya... it's time to go.
[His Lapras cries emotionally.]
[His Lapras joins the others and shows affection to the herd leader as the flashback ends.]
[In the present, his Lapras cries to him as he realizes it grew up from the time he owned it.]
Aha! Lapras, you're my old buddy, aren't you?
[Ash hugs Lapras and Pikachu jumps onto its head as it cries out.]
I didn't even recognize you! You really grew up, Lapras!
Pikachu
Pika-pika!
LLarvitar
[whines] Lar... [screeches loudly] LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!
STOP SCREECHING, LARVITAR!!!
Pikachu
Pika!
Since their arrival in Silver Town, our heroes have been spending time at the Pokémon Center, finishing up final details before Ash can begin competing in the Silver Conference.
[exiting the Pokémon Center] Glad that's out of the way. Are you ready for some battling, Pikachu?
Pikachu
Pika, Pika!
Have you even looked at the Guide Book yet?
Pikachu
Pi?
ABAsh, Brock and Misty
Huh? [They notice a rather familiar person in front of Ash, and who else would it be than his rival, Gary Oak?]
Old habits die hard, eh, Ashy Boy?
Yeah, long time no see, huh?
I know! So are you gonna battle in the Silver Conference too?
Yep! I dotted every I and crossed every T and figured out which Pokémon I'm using, so now I'm just chilling out!
Wow! You not only finished all your paperwork, but you picked out all your Pokémon as well?
Thanks, guys. This conference means a lot to me. It's Numero Uno or bust!
Then you better prepare for a bust, because I'm gonna battle you and I'm gonna beat you!
Pikachu
Pika!
Heheheheh! Still got that naïve enthusiasm, I see! [obviously, this riles up Ash and Pikachu]
Just because you got lucky at the Indigo Plateau doesn't mean a hill of beans! [He starts to walk toward the Pokémon Center.]
I'm setting you straight this go-round, no doubt about it!
Wow. He's sure feeling pretty confident...
I don't care! I'm putting him in his place once and for all!
Pikachu
[agitated] Pika, Pika!
[As Ash and friends look for the Athlete's Village, they reunite with President Charles Goodshow, who also oversaw the Indigo League and is giving out balloons to children.]
GMr. Goodshow
Hm? It's Ash, Brock, and Misty!
Why are you here giving out balloons, Mr. Goodshow?
GMr. Goodshow
You see, as president of the Pokémon League Torch Committee, one of my jobs is to greet the fans! And what better way than with balloons, huh?!
[He scratches his beard.]
[laughing] Yes, very clever!
GMr. Goodshow
Say, Ash, it's been a long time since I've seen you! So, I'll bet you came here to compete in the Silver Conference, that right?
GMr. Goodshow
Great, great! Promise me you'll get out there and show 'em what a real battle is all about, 'kay, Ash?
You got it, Mr. Goodshow!
Pikachu
[cheerfully] Pika, Pika!
[After Ash handily defeated all three opponents in the preliminary Trainer Screening, he, Brock, and Misty are watching the monitor to see the 48 Trainers who advanced.]
[amidst the overlapping chatter] I look pretty good! Hahaha!
So these are the Trainers who can move on to the semifinals, huh?
[noticing their good friend Harrison's picture] Oh! There's Harrison! He got through the screening!
AMAsh and Misty
[noticing Gary's picture] Ohh!
Yeah, and what about me? [he sees himself on the screen.] Ah!
Pikachu
Pika!
Pikachu
Pika!
Misty You're right in there with Gary! That's great!
Yeah, for now, 'til I blow past him to the victory!
Pikachu
Pika, Pika!
ABAsh, Brock and Misty
Huh?
GMr. Goodshow
I wonder, will it all go that easily?
What exactly do you mean by that?
GMr. Goodshow
I mean, just getting through the semifinals is a tall order in itself! The Silver Conference semifinals are fought between three members of each block, and the trainer who comes out with the most Victory Points from those battles can participate in the Victory Tournament in the finals! Only sixteen participants who make their way through the semifinals will be able to compete in that Victory Tournament!
Wow, I guess it is a pretty long road before you get to that final tournament, isn't it?
Yeah, and a pretty rough road, too.
GMr. Goodshow
That's what I'm telling ya! So! Good luck!!
Pikachu
Pika!
But all that stuff you're sayin' just makes me wanna win it that much more! Wanna hear my plan? We win, and then we win... and then we win some more!
Pikachu
Pika, Pika!
[A restless Ash and Pikachu are seen in his hotel room bed in the Athlete's Village, with the former appearing pretty anxious.]
Urgh... it's no use! I just can't get to sleep!
Pikachu
Pika?
Uh, sorry Pikachu. Did I wake you?
Pikachu
[shaking his head] Pika, Pikachu. Pikachu!
[Ash and Pikachu then take a walk to clear his mind from the tension about the semifinals.]
You know, the semifinals start up tomorrow after the opening ceremonies, Pikachu, and there's gonna be a lot of really strong Trainers wanting to win, just like us! I'm sure glad that we're a team.
Pikachu
Pika!
[As they walk, the silhouette of Gary can be seen staring across the lake, also seeming to clear his head and eliminate his worries.]
It'll just be us against a lot of really strong Trainers! Who's that?
Huh? Hey, Ash. Can't you sleep?
[nervously] Pikachu and I were just out for some... fresh air, that's all.
Pikachu
Pika.
[The three sit together on a tree stump looking outward in a moment of reflection.]
So, Gary, guess you couldn't sleep either, right?
Okay. Mmm... you got me this time, buddy.
Well then, that makes two of us.
[Ash and Gary look up at the full moon illuminating their surroundings.]
Boy, talk about a full moon!
That same kind of moon was out the first night after I left Pallet Town. 'Member?
That was the same day you came to Professor Oak's laboratory, and you were acting weird 'cause you were late, 'member?
Do you have to bring that up?
And the only Pokémon left was a feisty little Pikachu that wouldn't do anything it was told to do!
Pikachu
Piiika?
And now, look what's happened! That Pikachu has become your best buddy and your best Pokémon!
Pikachu
Pi?
Uhh... well, you're right about that one, Gary.
Pikachu
Pikachu!
I wonder... if you hadn't come late that day, or if... say, I hadn't watching a big moon like this that night, we might've ended up in two different parts of the world tonight, doing completely different things, having completely different hopes and dreams, and who knows what dreams? And there's so many more dreams we haven't even thought of!
[taken about by this rather unexpected reflective side of his rival] Hey, Gary, you okay? I mean, why are you thinking about all this stuff?
[standing up] No reason. I was just thinking that there are all kinds of possibilities waiting for the two of us out there in the future. But that doesn't change the present, Ashy! I'm gonna beat anyone who gets in my way of first place, and that includes you!
Ah... [smiling] Okay, now you sound more like Gary, which can mean only one thing. [He grunts as he also stands up] Means you better get used to that number two spot, 'cause I'm gonna be Numero Uno, even if we are friends!
Pikachu
Pikachu!
[The two just stand there looking at each other as the night turns into day.]
AAnnouncer
Ladies and gentlemen, I've just been informed that there seems to be a bit of confusion as to the exact whereabouts of our torch runner. [He gasps.] This just in: it appears that an unfortunate accident has left our torch runner unable to continue! [This, of course, was courtesy of Team Rocket, who, in another failed attempt to capture Pikachu, caused the runner to sprain his ankle.]
[The crowd can quietly be heard chattering in confusion.]
They've got to use the Sacred Flame!
Pikachu
Pika!
Pikachu
Pika!
[A silhouette of a boy and his Pikachu bearing the torch is revealed to be none other than Ash Ketchum, who was privileged with the role after he and Gary negotiated, seemingly with Mr. Goodshow or another official.]
Delia [who is watching from home with Mimey] Oh!
AAnnouncer
Carrying the torch is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town!
My stars! Now, how did Ash get that torch?!
AAnnouncer
The Sacred Ho-Oh Flame, from the same Legendary Pokémon that was said to have quelled the battle...
AAnnouncer
...restoring life to the plains and forests, is now being carried onto the Silver Stadium platform!
[Mr. Goodshow chuckles to himself and stands up as Ash is positioned to light the Sacred Flame.]
[With Mr. Goodshow, Gary and the injured runner, the rest of the semifinals competitors watching, and the crowd watching, Ash turns to the cauldron and lights it with the torch, causing the Sacred Flame to burn brightly in the night sky. The crowd erupts.]
[Mr. Goodshow walks up to the podium and clears his throat as he prepares to address the Trainers.]
Mr. Goodshow: Skillful and excited participants! Now that the Ho-Oh Sacred Flame is watching over all of you, battle with honesty, integrity, and honor, so that you will never regret a single moment of your time here!
[The crowd cheers as the camera shows Gary and Harrison standing beside each other, and Ash and Pikachu looking at each other.]
With Ash and Gary's help, the Sacred Ho-Oh Flame burns proudly into the sky, marking the opening of the Johto League Silver Conference! Could this turn of events be a hint of great things to come? Stay tuned!
[The "TO BE CONTINUED" text appears in the bottom right corner.]
[Explaining the semifinals format, a format that can be compared to the group stage of the FIFA World Cup]
The semifinals will be a round robin tournament between all three trainers.
[The screen changes to show a visual of a scoreboard with Mr. Goodshow, Brock, and Misty. With Mr. Goodshow having won against Misty, he has 3 Victory Points while Misty has none.]
A win is three points, a loss is zero points, and a draw is one point for each.
[The completed scoreboard shows Mr. Goodshow having drawn against Brock to finish four points, Misty with three points with a win against Brock, and Brock with one in a draw against Mr. Goodshow and a loss against Misty. Thus, Mr. Goodshow advances.]
Whoever ends up with the most points moves on to the Victory Tournament!
Okay, so a win is three points... ah, who cares?! I'll just win 'em all and go to the Victory Tournament!
Pikachu
Pikachu!
[Ash's Kingler, who he had great faith in to perform well against his Fire-type-using opponent, Macey, has just been knocked out by the Thunder Shock of three Voltorb that a man dropped down a hill, which might have caused injuries or deaths if Kingler wasn't there. It now sits a healing table in the Pokémon Center with Ash & friends and Nurse Joy.]
[panicked] Nurse Joy, my Kingler is--
Your Kingler will be just fine, but I'm afraid there'll be no battling today.
Ohh... that's just great. [He sits down on a bench outside and sulks.] Now what am I gonna do...?
I guess you're gonna have to make do with Totodile, Ash. It's your only Water Pokémon.
[The sound of a motorcycle revving is heard, which catches the attention of the gang, especially when it's revealed that the motorcycle is Officer Jenny's!]
Hello, Ash! Hello Misty and Brock!
ABAsh, Brock and Misty
Officer Jenny?!
[Jenny's motorcycle screeches to a stop, a Pokémon jumps out, and how convenient is it that it's Ash's Squirtle, wearing his trademark glasses from the Squirtle Squad?]
Squirtle! Squirtle, Squirtle!
Is that Squirtle...? It is! I can't believe it!
Pikachu
Pika, Pika!
Hey there, buddy! How've you been?
Pikachu
Pikachu!
But how on Earth did Ash's Squirtle get HERE?
When Squirtle saw Ash running at the opening ceremonies, there was no stopping it!
[Brock, as usual, falls for Jenny, being the hopeless romantic he is...]
Every time I see your face, there's just no stopping me!
[Dragging Brock off by his ear] Enough! Love is blind, but you're annoying.
This is great, but what about all it's firefighting work with the Squirtle Squad?
The Squirtle Squad has grown so much, they said that your Squirtle could take a little time off, Ash!
Hey Ash, you could hurry and change your entry!
Yeah! Squirtle, that okay?
[Giving a thumbs-up] Squirt! Squirtle-squirt!
[Ash, Brock and Misty are in the Silver Town Pokémon Center awaiting Ash's pairing for his first match in the Johto League Silver Conference Victory Tournament after tying with Jackson to advance.]
Hey, guys! The pairings for the Finals Tournament just went up!
Well, that doesn't surprise me!
[The giant monitor shows Harrison being paired up against an unknown boy for his first match.]
Let's see, where am I...?
[The camera pans over to the right, where Ash is shown versus... his biggest rival, Gary?!]
[The camera zooms in on their top halves.]
[Brock and Misty both gasp.]
Pikachu
Pika...
ABAsh, Brock and Misty
[turning toward Gary] Huh?
Your Silver Conference experience is going to be a short one! I hope you had fun.
Pikachu
Pika!
[with more enthusiasm and urgency than usual] So, the day has finally come when these two rivals must clash head-to-head, with the championship on the line! [although Ash would have a long way to go to get there if he wins]
Will Ash emerge victorious, or will Gary's prediction come true?!
[A blazing fire appears in the background of the rivals in a standoff before the "TO BE CONTINUED" text appears in the bottom left corner.]
[Ash, Brock, Misty, Pikachu, and Togepi are eating breakfast after a sleepless Ash became agitated over which Pokémon to use against Gary.]
So, what type of Pokémon does Gary have the most of?
[munching on a sandwich] Toge!
Brock Gary's got all kinds. He doesn't really favor one type!
All different types?! He really is a chip off the old Oak block!
Not only that, they're all first class and in tiptop shape, so he must've rotated them a lot!
He did. He's been that way for as long as I've known the guy.
And since he doesn't prefer one particular Pokémon over another, it'll be a different story than battling someone like Misty with all one type, so putting your team together is crucial.
[An anxious Ash looks up towards the sky, where large wings can be seen as a cloud reveals them.]
Huh? [The wings are revealed to belong to Ash's ace, Charizard!] Hey, look guys!
Pikachu
Pika?
[Charizard roars.]
[dancing for joy] It's Charizard!! [He laughs in triumph, but then groans as he is greeted as usual by Charizard's Flamethrower, being turned into soot and falling over, but because Ash is Ash, he survives anyway.]
Uh-huh. I made a phone call to Liza late last night.
Am I glad to see you! Thanks! You sure came at a great time!
[Charizard roars happily]
Huh? [Gary appears to greet him right before the match, leading them to begin a stare-off.]
Pikachu
Pika?
[The two just look at each other for a few moments before greeting each other.]
[begrudgingly] Good morning.
[The staring contest intensifies, until a cheerful Professor Oak shows up who previously watched Ash's matches on TV.]
Rivals, now they meet, / Gary, Ash to compete.
Pikachu
Pika!
Professor, thank you! Thank you!
It is the Victory Tournament! I just had to see it live!
My, my, my! You two will be facing off, eh?
Well, lighten up and relax, you two. If you both keep acting this tense, by tomorrow, you won't even be able to compete!
[smiling] Guess you're right.
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