[It is the dawn of a new day somewhere in the Sinnoh region and the sun is rising]
It was to be a fateful day for Dawn, and a certain Pokémon named Buneary, as our heroes continue toward Jubilife City.
[Ash is waking up in his sleeping bag]
[Some Starly fly past, and Ash runs over to Dawn's tent]
Don't you dare come in here! My hair's a complete mess, and nobody sees it!
Dawn, don't sweat it. C'mon, that's what hats are for.
Well, isn't that a typical male response! Ash, unlike your who-cares-how-I-look world, I take pride in my appearance, get it?
But it's just not worth it to get nuts about hair!
Pika? [What's with Croagunk?]
[The camera pans left for Brock who is cooking some breakfast with Croagunk beside him]
See, you're witnessing a typical morning for this crazy family, but you'll get used to it!
CCroagunk
Croag. Croag. Croag. [I suppose so.]
[laughs] That’s Turtwig for you.
Yeah! [notices Gligar isn't there] Huh? Hey, where’d Gligar go? I’ll find out.
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[eating] Croa... croa... croa...
[calling out] Hey, Gligar, come here!
Huh? [notices Gligar just as he lands on him] Ugh! [Gligar gets off of Ash] Why’d you do that?
[uses X-Scissor on the ground] Gli! Gli!
Oh, that’s X-Scissor. Does that mean you wanna do some battle training?
That makes sense to me... [flashback of Gligar’s battle with Paul’s Gliscor] ...especially after Gligar had that frustrating battle with Paul’s Gliscor.
[As soon as the flashback ends, once hearing this, Gligar starts crying and groaning out of depression]
Careful, you’re going to get Gligar really depressed.
Training, huh? So you wanna get stronger, right?
Awesome! We’ll get down to it right after lunch.
[In Team Galactic's headquarters, Cyrus steps down some steps]
CCyrus
Fighting is by far the most frightful by-product of the human heart. Haven't I been telling you that time and time again?
JJupiter
But since these children pose a very real threat to our plan for a new world order, isn't it only natural to eliminate them? [Cyrus glares at her and Mars] Hm.
CCyrus
Behold! This is just the kind of accomplishment the human heart has the potential to achieve. But when your heart is ruled by emotions, you will but fight. In which case, humanity will never advance! I guess I could let you know what this is about.
CCyrus
I am part of this! Team Galactic is my creation, and you are now in my creation's headquarters.
CCyrus
Correct! We're bringing about the dawn of a new world order, so we're gathered here to discard the old world of discording conflict and make a much better one in place of it.
So, it was you who stole the Lustrous Orb from the Celestic Ruins! You lied to all of us and you lied to Cynthia, too!
CCyrus
Lose your rage. It only destroys.
No way! Not when you treat Pokémon that way! This has gotta stop! Now let them go back to their lake!
CCyrus
That can't be done. They're quite necessary for us to be able to bring forth the new world!
Then that means it's exactly as Cynthia said it was!
[Ash and Dawn growl]
CCyrus
Obviously, these children must mean something important if the Legendary Pokémon saw fit to bring them all here. We will need to keep them around until our task is completed, just in case.
[Ash, Dawn and Brock get surrounded by Team Galactic grunts, and confronted by Mars and Jupiter and their Pokémon. Then, the camera cuts to and zooms in on an the cornered trio and then, Mesprit, Azelf and Uxie who have red eyes indicating anger. It cuts to Ash who is still cross]
You won't get away with it. Who cares if you're Team Galactic? Pikachu! Thunderbolt, let's go!
Pika... [Uses Thunderbolt] ...chuuuuuu!
Pip... [Uses Bubble Beam like Dawn told him] ...lup!
[Piplup's Bubble Beam breaks the stasis cells that each Lake Guardian is trapped in]
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Croagunk! [Aims at Toxicroak when the screen freezes]
While a powerful assault begins to take shape against the evil Team Galactic in an attempt to free the three Legendary Pokémon, will our heroes be successful in their mission? Stay tuned to find out!
[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]
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.
[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.
[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!
[starts fantasising about Paris] Though I was much more interested in Paris, the Pokémon stylist idol!
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Croagunk! [Quit your fantasizing!] [Poison jabs Brock]
Since when is it against the law to dream?! [Falls back on his chair]
CCroagunk
Croa...[Just now...]
[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?]