[Gligar is standing on a rock and looking at Paul nervously]
You stopped our training. Get out!
[Ash arrives]
Gli? Gligar! [Runs to Ash, crying]
Are you all right? We were worried.
[Dawn, Brock and the other Pokémon arrive, but then Chimchar sees Paul]
[Chimchar hides while Turtwig and Pikachu greet Electabuzz]
Pika, Pika. [Hello, Electabuzz]
EElectabuzz
Electa. [Hello, you lot]
Did you have your Pastoria Gym Battle Challenge yet?
I can't imagine why a losing coordinator like you would have any concern about gym battles.
I entered the Wallace Cup cos Wallace, the contest master, asked me to. He thought it would help Buizel's battle skills.
Remember the reason I entered the tag battle at Hearthome City?
Well, YOU gave ME a hard time, just because I did it to get my Pokémon in better shape for a real battle. BUT THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU PULLED AT THE WALLACE CUP! GET IT?!
Brock, I smell a fight coming on. [The camera pans right to Brock]
When I was in that tag battle, the only thing I was thinking about was trying to win it. The only thing YOU were thinking about was how you could power up your own Pokémon.
Well, the fact is, I did win it, but you weren't able to win the Wallace Cup now, were you? Another perfect example of just how strong you aren't.
[Ash's Pokémon whimper while Dawn and Brock just glare at Paul]
[Gligar and Buizel are having a stare-down]
As our heroes continue the Sinnoh region trek toward Hearthome City and Ash’s next Gym battle, we find a very motivated Gligar prompting a round of special training.
Gligar, you’re in the thick of it. Use your eyes and show that winning glare!
[steps forward] Gli! [gasps once noticing Buizel’s evil smirk and growl]
BBuizel
[angrily] Bui, Bui!
[tears up and starts begging] Gli, Gli, Gli...
Well, that’s not gonna work. Gligar, you can’t give up before you start.
[embarrassed] Pika, Pika.
Gligar, now! Use X-Scissor and keep it going!
[powers up] Gligar! [uses several X-Scissors on Buizel, who dodges them easily]
Now, Buizel, use Aqua Jet!
[Buizel starts using Aqua Jet, intimidating Gligar so much that it clings onto Ash’s face, just before the Aqua Jet hits them both]
Gligar, what’s wrong with you?!
[Gligar starts looking at the ground, tearing up and squeaking]
Ash, wait. Getting mad like that will just depress Gligar even more.
[slightly annoyed] Well, yeah, but still...
Cheer up, Gligar. No need to worry. You’ll just try a little harder next time and you’ll be wonderful.
Man, I don’t want Gligar to get spoiled.
On the other hand, treating Gligar harshly isn’t going to get you very far either, right?
...Yeah. Okay, Turtwig, come out and gimme a hand! [sends in Turtwig]
Now, Turtwig. Energy Ball!
[starts forming the Energy Ball] Tur...
Gligar, if you don’t pay attention, you won’t be able to dodge.
[fires the Energy Ball at Gligar] Turtwig!
Now use Steel Wing right from where you are!
[hesitates] Uh? [uses Steel Wing] Gli! [pauses mid-dive once meeting Turtwig’s determined glare and defensive stance] Uh! [suddenly powers down and starts babbling and spinning around]
[turns and heads for Ash] Gligar.
Look out! [runs away with Pikachu in tow] Come on, Gligar, not over here!
Of course, NOW Gligar can fly straight as an arrow.
[pointing towards Turtwig] Your opponent’s back over there! [Gligar closes in and lands on Ash’s face] Ah! [removes Gligar from his face] What're you thinking?! [Gligar whimpers] You’re gonna have to stop crying and start toughening up. Let’s try it once more.
[From behind a bush, Team Rocket is eavesdropping the heroes]
Best wear a helmet when Gligar calls.
[laughs] I just thought of the perfect way to utilize that head-hugger.
I’m sensing a scene change.
[Begin boss fantasy]
[Still feeling guilty, Ash rolls over, only to notice Pikachu standing in front of him]
[astonished] Huh?! Pikachu!
[Ash gets up and notices all of his Pokémon in front of him]
Gliscor, Gli, Gli, Gliscor.
MMonferno
Monferno, Monferno.
[Suddenly, Ash’s Pokémon start feeling their pain, to Ash’s and Pikachu’s embarrassment]
[concerned] Oh, man. Please don't overdo it. [starts laughing] Okay, you’re all trying to cheer me up now, right?
Right! [gets up] I’m fine now. I’m not feeling sad one little bit. [stares at the sky] Paul sure is tough. He’s got his own way of getting strong, and I’ve gotta admit he gave it his all. That’s how he got strong in the first place. But, hey, we’re gonna get stronger too. It’s not gonna be easy, though. So there’s only one thing to do. We’re gonna have to work harder than Paul. And when we meet up with him again, we’re gonna beat that guy! What do you say, gang?
[in response, all of his Pokémon cheer and happily glomp him]
Come on. Get off! Hey, guys, get off!
[a while later, Ash and his Pokémon are returning to the Pokémon Center, when suddenly, much to the Pokémon’s confusion, Ash’s stomach starts to growl]
Oops! Guess I forgot to eat something today.
[Pikachu, Staraptor, Grotle, Monferno, Buizel and Gliscor all laugh]
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