[Ash had just discussed that he is here in Courmarine City for a Gym Battle]
A Gym Battle, eh? I'm sure the Gym Leader would be more than happy to accept your challenge. Well then, see you again. [Ramos rides on his Gogoat, heading back home]
ASAsh, Serena, Nurse Joy, Clemont and Bonnie
Goodbye sir!
[freaks out because he realizes something] That man is a Grass-type Gym Leader!
[stops his Gogoat before turning around] Yes, I'm the Courmarine Gym Leader. I'll be waiting for ya! [continues riding back to his gym]
[The helicopter has started up.]
JJolt
I'm on my way to our main offices in Lumiose City to brief on them what had happened today.
Would it be possible if I came along with you to Lumiose City? [Ash, Serena and Bonnie are shocked by this question]
Clemont, what are you doing?
I think it's time I headed back to Lumiose City.
No. I'm just not satisfied with where I am right now. I want to go home and work hard and train before you come to the Lumiose City Gym. By the time you challenge the Lumiose Gym, I'll be ready to give you a battle that you'd expect from a Gym Leader.
I see. But still, I'm not gonna lose no matter what. [Both Ash and Clemont shake hands]
Serena, will you look after Bonnie?
BBonnie
[tearing up] I'm not a little kid! I'll be fine!
BBonnie
That girl's a keeper! Please take care of my big brother?
[Clemont grabs Bonnie with his Aipom Arm]
Ugh, please! I told you to stop this a million times!
BBonnie
But, Clemont, she looks really, really, really nice!
I don't need your help! I can find my own girlfriend, thank you!
[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.]
BBonnie
[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.]
So, how have you been, Miette?
BBonnie
Hi, Slurpuff! Good to see you!
SSlurpuff
[greeting] Slurpuff!
BBonnie
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!
B[Bonnie]
[shrugs] Ash can be so dense... [Clemont turns towards her.]
Bonnie, what are you talking about?
BBonnie
Of course, you're the same.
[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]
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]
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.
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