[Cut to outside the Dendemille Town Pokémon Showcase theater. People can be heard laughing as they hang out with their Pokémon and view billboards featuring elegantly dressed Performers and their partners in action.]
[off-screen] Look at all these people!
[Cut to our heroes and their Pokémon. Serena is looking for a place to register for a chance to redeem herself after her loss at the Courmarine City Showcase.]
Let's see... where do I register?
MMiette
[off-screen] Serena! Is that you?
[Miette is present with her Slurpuff and male Meowstic.]
MMiette
Long time, no see, everyone!
[Ash, Clemont, and Bonnie walk closer to greet her.]
CClemont
So, how have you been, Miette?
Hi, Slurpuff! Good to see you!
SSlurpuff
[greeting] Slurpuff!
You're a Meowstic, right?
MMeowstic
[greeting] Meow!
So, are you entering the Pokémon Showcase, too?
MMiette
Of course, how could I not enter?
I'm not surprised-- [Miette approaches her closely.] Huh?!
MMiette
Hmm, you cut your hair.
MMiette
[Leans toward Serena's ear.] So, why did you do that? Something big happen in your life?
[This question causes Serena to back away and blush, as it is obviously about her crush on Ash.]
[squeaks] What are you talking about?! [She instinctively turns toward Ash, who giggles.]
[enjoying the fun] Pikaaa!
Forget that! I'm all ready to compete in this performance, and I'm not going to lose like I did with the Poké Puffs!
[Braixen and Pancham sound their agreement.]
MMiette
Well, the same goes for me. Now, hear this! [She points her finger at Serena.] We are going to settle things once and for all! And then... [leans into Serena's ear] remember, I told you I might have a chat with Ash~. [Serena becomes flustered again. Miette runs toward the arena and giggles.] Later! Bye!
[Cut back to our heroes. Ash, blissfully unaware of his place in their rivalry, is happy that Miette shares the same energy, while Serena, still blushing, is irritated that Miette can be such a tease to her. On the other hand, Clemont is confused about the whole ordeal, while Bonnie gives off a devious smile, indicating she knows for certain that Serena has a massive crush on her childhood friend!]
Miette sure seems ready to go.
[turns towards Ash] I'm ready to go, too!
Right! That's the spirit, Serena!
[in motivation] Pika-pika!
[shrugs] Ash can be so dense... [Clemont turns towards her.]
CClemont
Bonnie, what are you talking about?
Of course, you're the same.
CClemont
[taken aback] Uh?!
[Olympia breaks up the fight between Ash and pals and Olympia's apprentice, Carrie, by using her telekinesis to confiscate Carrie's third Poke-ball. Everybody is shocked at Olympia's arrival]
CClemont
That must be Psychic power!
CCarrie
What? Stand down?
[already furious with Carrie] YOU HEARD ME!
CCarrie
Yes, ma'am...[Charlene shows up also furious]
Hey! Do you have any idea what you just did, Carrie?!
[Alain is talking to Lysandre atop the Prism Tower]
Lysandre, you said it yourself. You had to be strong to protect the world. Is this what you meant by that?
You speak of the power to protect. Just what do you want to protect in the first place? A tomorrow that is worse than today?
TFTeam Flare Grunt
[on a speaker] All preparations are complete.
[Then, the two men watch as Ash and his Pokémon, who are trapped in some sort of restraining device, are lifted to a higher part of the tower, which surprises Alain. Meanwhile, down on the ground, Blaziken Mask, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie have reached the Prism Tower]
CClemont
This is horrible!
BMBlaziken Mask
First we secure the entrance. Use Flamethrower!
BBlaziken
Blay! [A Dark Pulse attack stops its Flamethrower attack]
BMBlaziken Mask
Blaziken!
[The camera pans up to Bryony and Aliana who are standing on a vine]
AAliana
We can't allow that.
AAliana
Sorry, but there's no way you're gonna pass us.
BBryony
This area is off-limits to outsiders.
[This makes everyone cross. Meanwhile, up on Prism Tower, Ash has began waking up]
Huh? [Discovers that he has been captured] What am I doing like this? [Struggles to break free, but to no avail. He then looks down at his Greninja, who is just waking up] Greninja! [Sees the rest of his team, who have awakened] Pikachu! Are all of you okay?
Hello, Ash. [Ash looks down at him]
Lysandre! Alain, what's going on? Let us go!
Forgive me for your regrettably rough treatment, but we can't release you.
[Ash and Pikachu see Zygarde]
Zygarde! [to Alain] Alain! What's this about?!
[Alain is still silent]
You see, Ash, you may be one of the chosen ones.
[coming out of hiding] Dedenne... Dedenne! [jumps emotionally into Bonnie's hands]
[apologetically] Denne-ne-ne-ne...
Hmmm... [nuzzling Dedenne] It's okay~...!
[Everyone walks toward Bonnie and Dedenne.]
Dedenne, you can help Bonnie make her dreams come true!
CClemont
You'll see! We'll battle!
I know I'm gonna have to do my best, or you'll beat me!
None of us wanna lose to you!
[All the Pokémon voice their agreement.]
[Bonnie and Dedenne laugh.]
[Fade to a pair of escalators within the airport, where Serena is ready to say goodbye and head for Hoenn.]
PAPublic Address Announcer
Latias Airlines Flight H71 will finish boarding soon. Ticket holders who have not yet boarded, please proceed to the gate immediately.
'Kay, it's time to go! Ash, Clemont, Bonnie, you've all given me so very much. More than I can say!
CClemont
Give us a call once in a while!
You can be sure that we're all gonna come and visit you!
[Her eyes shining, she giggles] Mm-hmm!
CClemont
Ash! Pikachu! Great to see you!
[Pikachu goes up to Luxray and they bump fists, which are sparking electricity.]
LLuxray
Luxray. (Long time no see, Pikachu.)
CClemont
Your opponent really surprised me! You're battling the Drasna of the Elite Four!
Uh-huh! And my Pokémon are so psyched!
CClemont
So, for old time's sake...
BABoth Ash and Clemont
Everybody, come on out! [Ash's team appears alongside Clemont's Chespin and... his newly evolved Diggersby! But, no Magnemite, Magneton and Heliolisk?]
CClemont
[Dragonite excitedly hugs Clemont] Wow! It's Dragonite! [Dracovish starts nibbling on Ash's head] Who's that Pokémon?!
Its name is Dracovish. It was restored from fossils found in Galar! I think it's kinda rare.
CClemont
Hi! Nice to meet you!
[Ash notices that Clemont's Bunnelby is now a Diggersby, who is playing with Pikachu and Chespin]
CClemont
Right! My Bunnelby finally evolved!
DDiggersby
Diggersby! Diggersby! (What do you think? Like my new look?)
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