[Pikachu and Piplup are sitting on the floor having Pokémon food for breakfast in separate bowls]
[off camera] Boys, the boat to Kanto leaves this afternoon, so be sure you're not late.
[The camera cuts to a better angle with Johanna, Dawn, Ash and Brock sitting at the table]
BBrock
I want to make sure I buy plenty of Sinnoh gifts for everyone, so let's get an early start.
[The camera cuts to Piplup]
[off camera] Well, you don't have to rush out of here too quickly.
I want to thank you two so much for everything you did for Dawn on your journey together. [The camera pans left to Brock and Ash] I can't tell you what a wonderful experience it's been for her as a trainer and coordinator.
There's no need to thank us. Travelling with Dawn has been lots of fun.
So, Ash, do you think you're going to battle in another league again?
Hmmm, I don't know yet. First, I definitely want to go back to Pallet Town and thank my Pokémon for all the hard work they've put in for me.
Also, I'm certain your mother is really looking forward to you returning home. [The camera cuts to Piplup's worried eyes] And the same goes for Brock, of course.
BBrock
[off camera] I hope so.
[off camera] Maybe, I'll go to Kanto, too.
Piplup? [What do you mean?]
[off camera] We could go together.
[off camera] Dawn, I most forgot. Something came for you in the mail.
[The camera cuts to Dawn at the table]
[off camera] Here. [Gives Dawn a magazine with Paris and her Lopunny on the front cover]
Remember Hermione, the editor? [Dawn picks up the magazine] You met her at the Hearthome Collection.
I do remember. [The camera cuts to a picture of Hermione, Dawn, Buneary, Paris and Lopunny which is hanging on the wall] She's that awesome Pokémon stylist.
BBrock
[off camera] Right, that's like a fashion designer for Pokémon.
Not only that, you won the Hearthome Collection, along with Buneary. Pikachu and I entered, but...
[A flashback to when Ash and Pikachu wore curly wigs and striped loincloths]
You two sure got a lot of laughs!
BBrock
[starts fantasising about Paris] Though I was much more interested in Paris, the Pokémon stylist idol!
Croagunk! [Quit your fantasizing!] [Poison jabs Brock]
BBrock
Since when is it against the law to dream?! [Falls back on his chair]
[The camera cuts to Dawn and her mum]
So what did Hermione have to say?
She said she wanted to talk to you about your Buneary.
Piplup? [What's happening?]
[Later, back at Dawn's house, everyone is watching a battle on television]
AAnnouncer
Now, battling for the title of Champion Master, it's Flint of the Elite Four's Infernape versus Champion Cynthia's Garchomp! [Flint speaks, but his voice is inaudible] And Flint commands Infernape to use Flare Blitz!
[The camera zooms in on Ash's left eye and Ash starts fantasising as Infernape uses Flare Blitz, but Cynthia's Garchomp flies away from the attack and uses Draco Meteor. Then, the English opening theme, We Will Carry On!, plays as Infernape and Garchomp battle it out]
SISong in Background
It's about you, it's about me. It's about hope, it's about dreams. It's about friends that work together, to claim their destiny. It's about reaching for the sky, (Pokémon) Having the courage and willing to try. It's about never giving up, so hold your head up, and we will carry on... [Ash imagines himself being in place of Flint] It's about reaching for the sky, (Pokémon) Having the courage and willing to try. It's about never giving up, so hold your head up, and we will carry on... [Infernape faints] Sinnoh League Victors.
[Cynthia has just defeated Flint without breaking too much of a sweat]
AAnnouncer
Infernape is down, unable to take out Cynthia's Garchomp after defeating two of her Pokémon. So once again, Cynthia defends her title as Champion Master and remains on her throne. Can anyone beat her?
[standing up] Yeah, I can! [Little did Ash realise, his wish would come true in the future...]
That came out of nowhere.
Piplup. [That's a shocker.]
No way, Dawn. It's always on my mind. Someday, somehow, I'm going to win the Champion League and become Champion Master. [Again, little did Ash realise, that his wish becoming a Champion Master will come true but not in the way he expected...]
[Pikachu jumps up on Ash's left shoulder]
Pika. Pika, Pika. [Yep. You'll get your chance!]
[to Pikachu] You're right - and, of course, that means I'll finally be a Pokémon Master.
[The camera cuts to Brock]
[off camera] Pikachu! [Can't wait!]
[off camera] Awesome, your big dream.
[Brock stands up]
BBrock
Hey, guys. There's something that I've wanted to tell you.
BBrock
The thing is, after watching you and Dawn going for your dreams, I've decided I need to go for a dream of my own. That's why I'm planning to use all of my experience... to become a Pokémon Doctor.
ADAsh & Dawn
A Pokémon Doctor?
BBrock
But to become a doctor, I'll have to study hard, which means I won't have time to continue on our journey.
I understand. Go for it, Brock!
Pikachu! [Go chase your dream!]
BBrock
Thanks, you two. Becoming a doctor will let me help out Pokémon from all over the world.
So, Ash will be a Pokémon Master and Brock a Pokémon Doctor, and I'll be Top Coordinator. Sounds good to me! And no need to worry.
Whenever you say, "No need to worry," that's when I worry the most.
No need, Ash - this time, I'm right!
[Ash, Dawn and Brock laugh]
[Final lines in the Diamond & Pearl series. Ash and Brock have arrived back in the Kanto region and they are now looking at a signpost]
[They shake hands with each other, wishing each other the best of luck]
You can do it, Pokémon Doctor Brock.
BBrock
Pokémon Master Ash, you can too.
ABAsh & Brock
[clasping arms together] Yes!
[Then, they split up and go separate ways. Later, Ash and Pikachu have reached a hill that overlooks Pallet Town]
There's Pallet Town. Let's go, Pikachu.
[Ash and Pikachu start running down the hill towards Pallet Town. Meanwhile, the camera pans up from where they left off and shows Pallet Town in the horizon. Then, a text reading NEXT TIME, A NEW BEGINNING! appears]
[The title card comes up]
[voiceover] Alola, Kanto!
[Samson, Professor Kukui and his class have arrived at an airport in the Kanto region)
Hope we get to see a Vileplume.
Oh, no. Something wrong, Snowy?
[weakly] Vul... [Lillie picks it up]
Poor dear... Now what should I do?
FVFamiliar voice
Excuse me. Your Vulpix...
[The camera cuts to Brock who is carrying a black case]
BBrock
Would you mind if I examine it? See, I'm actually studying to become a Pokémon doctor.
That would be great. We got off the plane, when all of a sudden...
BBrock
Leave it to me. [Kneels down to attend to Snowy]
[Meanwhile, a disguised Team Rocket arrive carrying their luggage]
Ugh, this is so depressing.
Going through all this to get to headquarters.
[angrily] So why do we have to take orders from that bob-cut-and-glasses gal, anyway?
We'll get more lectures than all of my school years combined.
[to Matori who is inside a hexagonal bubble] Go away. Go away. GO AWAY!
Hey, no sweat. If we give Loser Locks this honey malasada, she's sure to get in a good mood. [disappointedly agrees] Yeah, like that's gonna work.
[Meanwhile, Snowy is being examined by Brock]
BBrock
Just as I suspected. Just a little air sickness.
[The camera cuts to Professor Kukui, Samson and the rest of the class]
I wonder what's keeping Lillie.
[Then, they see Lillie with Brock]
Huh? Whoa! Is that Brock?!
BBrock
[Turns to Ash] Huh?
[runs to Brock with Pikachu] Heyyy! Brock!
[But then, Brock sees a flight attendant lady passing by]
BBrock
[lovestruck] Whoa! [Runs past Ash and Pikachu causing them to spin]
BBrock
Ahh... Such a lovely flight attendant in all her radiance. [Takes out a bouquet of flowers] It would be paradise if we flew the lovely skies together! Chasing clouds with you... Soaring... on love's wings. [Gets pulled by the ear by someone's hand] Ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-OW!
[We see that the person grabbing Brock's ear is Misty]
All right. I come all the way to pick you up at the airport, and this is the thanks I get?!
[releases her grip and waves to Ash] Hey Ash! How have you been doing?
Pika-pika! [Jumps into Misty's arms]
Long time, no see, Pikachu!
[As the original trio search for Lana's Popplio]
Misty, you sure haven't changed a bit.
BBrock
Brings back memories. I mean, how the three of us used to travel together [throughout Kanto and Johto]. We did lots of things and had lots of fun.
Although, not everything was fun.
I enjoyed every moment of our journey.
I'm a little jealous of how carefree you are. [Remember, Misty had to resume duties at her Cerulean Gym at the end of Johto, while Brock stopped travelling with Ash at the end of Sinnoh, as he plans on becoming a Pokemon doctor. It is nice that we get to see Ash's original companions after years of their absence, not counting flashbacks or fantasy sequences.]
The Cerulean Gym has the Cascade Badge.
BBrock
And this badge is proof of victory at the Pewter Gym, the Boulder Badge.
[The class all stares in awe]
[to Ash] You won all the badges from the Kanto region, didn't you, Ash?
Sure did! You can win eight Badges and I won them all.
In my case, I gave him my badge out of pity! [Actually, Misty's sisters gave him the badge for stopping Team Rocket from stealing the Cerulean Gym Pokémon]
BBrock
Say, that story has a familiar ring. [Brock gave Ash the badge despite Ash forfeiting his match due to not wanting to win through cheating]
Hey Ash, what's that supposed to mean?
[nervously laughing before backing off] And after you collected all eight badges, you can compete in the Pokémon League! [This is hinted that Ash did not seem proud of earning these badges out of pity nor what he was like in the past]
KKathy
Thanks for your patience. Here's some sandwiches and a dish of some special Pokémon food.
AMAsh and Misty
Wow! Time to dig in!
But I feel like I've tasted something like this before.
I was just thinking the exact same thing.
These are the most delicious things I've had. [At this point, Kathy is carrying a couple drinks on a tray and passing by hearing the two's conversations]
KKathy
Why thank you. Mr. Chef, you're being praised! Come on out!
BBrock
Ah ha. Thank you so much. [What on earth are you doing here?! Shouldn't you be working as a doctor?]
AMAsh and Misty
Hey, it's Brock!
BBrock
Ash! Misty! [Pikachu jumps onto Brock's shoulder]
Pikachu! [Hello again, Brock!]
BBrock
Nice to see you, Pikachu.
Brock, so what are you doing here?
BBrock
What does it look like? I've taken a job here as the restaurant's head chef, of course. [Oh, you have got to be kidding the fans!]
But you're a Pokémon doctor!
BBrock
I chose this! I'm devoting my life to helping her all she does.
BBrock
With this, I've discovered I'm still going to need a lot more experience. So, I'll travel with Ash and crew and train up my heart the right way. [Now, that's what fans are talking about. Don't give up on your doctor job.]
Wow, another good friend is coming along.
That means we'll have great food!
Yeah and meals Brock and Cilan make are totally awesome.
As much as I appreciate the compliments, I'm on my own from here.
Huh? You're not travelling with us?
Ingo and Emmett will be holding an event to unveil a brand new train car and I really have to be there! There will be a new lunchbox!
Really? Then let's meet up again!
And best wishes! Take good care!
Best wishes for a great journey!
[As the Squirtle Squad leave for another trip on firefighting business, a large crowd is running towards Ash and the gang. Wait a second...]
They're Squirtle's fans! [True, but they're not here for Squirtle...]
BBrock
That's popularity.
RFRandom fan
I knew it! It's Ash the Champion! [Hey, Ash is finally acknowledged as the World Champion!]
BBrock
We sure have a popular one right here.
[The crowd surrounds Ash asking for his autographs. This might take a while...]
Pika! Pika! [Hey, take it easy!]
Why are they doing this to us?!