Hey, next challenger. That you? [points to Ash]
[the crowd glares at Ash. Come on, he's there for a battle just like the others.]
Whoa. Talk about one tough crowd.
I prefer to think of them as dedicated.
How's it going? You're looking at the Virbank Gym Leader, Roxie.
Hi, I'm Ash and I'm from Pallet Town. Nice to meet you.
Pallet Town? That's in Kanto!
And check out that Pikachu! [shows off her Koffing] This Koffing showed up while we were doing a concert in Kanto and we've been tight ever since! Koffing rules!
KKoffing
Koffing. [Nice to meet you guys.]
[Ash whips out his Pokédex. Oh come on! You saw the Koffing James used to own! Granted, the anime did not do a data entry on Koffing until now and Ash most likely needed a refresher, but still...]
UPUnova Pokédex
Koffing, the Poison Gas Pokémon. Koffing hovers in the air, thanks to the poisonous gases it contains, which have a foul odor and can explode.
It's great when Koffing explodes at our gigs! The audience can never get enough!
Whoa. Guess everything's poisonous around here.
But what do you mean by concert?
Get with it. We're one of Unova's most popular punk bands, so give it up for Koffing and the Toxics! [So what was Roxie's band original name was before obtaining a Koffing?] Virbank's Gym is not just a Gym. We jam here all the time and all our fans come out and support us cuz they're totally into battles and great tunes!
[With Roxie's Scolipede out of the match...]
Only one Pokémon left, Roxie. Three against one.
BJBilly Jo
I wouldn't be so cocky, if I were you. Look. [Pignite is still poisoned and is taking damage.] You're Pignite is not exactly having a party.
Here, a present. [tosses a Pecha Berry for Pignite to eat.] Everything's cool. It's a Pecha Berry.
Why would Roxie give Pignite a Pecha Berry when she knows it cures poisoned Pokémon?
[Luckily, Pignite is now cured from its poisoned state.]
PPignite
Pignite. [Much better.]
It wouldn't be any fun battling against a poisoned opponent when my third Pokémon energy level is at 120%. This is rock and roll and you gotta pay hard to play hard! [Remember, Roxie is also a punk rock star and has to put on a good show especially during Gym Battles, hence why she gave Pignite a Pecha Berry. Wonder if she does this stunt with other challengers?]
It won't drown us out! Axew, cheer us loud as you can.
Cilan, you're gonna help too! [drags Cilan off to one side]
Ahhh! Iris! [Iris paints his face quickly] I love trying new things, but this is ridiculous!
Ash has his back against the wall! Quit your yapping and cheer him on!
Oh... [Come on, Cilan, you got to root for Ash like in the other gyms!]
[Iris, Cilan and Axew are revealed to be wearing face-paint and colorful panchos]
Don't give up! You can't give up! Let's go! You're just getting started!
Axew-ew! [Get moving, Ash!]
She's right! It's time for you to stir the stockpot! Win this with some of Ash spirit! [Both Iris and Cilan hit the drums as loud as they could]
Cilan, Iris, Axew. Okay, we're gonna battle til the very end!
That's your choice. Use Venoshock!
[Garbodor complies only to get paralyzed by the electrocution! You know what that means...]
BJBilly Jo
It's paralyzed?!
NNicky
Yo, what's going on?!
What's going on is Static!
Pikachu's Special Ability is Static. Garbodor became paralyzed when it hit Pikachu with Double Slap.
Arrggh! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! Get a grip, Garbodor! [Like that's going to help Garbodor out of his paralysis, Roxie.]
S15 E37All for the Love of Meloetta!
[An invisible Meloetta is flying through the seaplane that Ash, Pikachu, Iris, Axew and Cilan are on. When she sees them, she hides behind a seat and then smiles]
MMeloetta
Etta. [She vanishes completely]
[The camera cuts to Ash and Pikachu]
Man, I want to win that Junior Cup so we can battle against Alder.
Well, not if I beat you first!
I guess we're rivals now.
Somebody you know is waiting for you in Undella Town.
[The camera cuts to the sea as the seaplane rushes past]
Our heroes and Cynthia are off, via seaplane, to Eastern Unova, where the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup will be held. [The seaplane goes high into the sky] What awaits them there? [The camera cuts to Undella Town, a coastal town which lies on the eastern side of the Unova region] Excitement and adventure await, and the unexpected...
[Dawn runs to the balcony of Cynthia's villa and sees the seaplane]
Look, Piplup. I wonder if that's the plane they're on.
...as the journey continues.
[As Ash enters the living room, Dawn and Piplup sneak up behind him. Dawn taps on Ash's shoulder]
[As Ash turns to one side, Dawn steps aside, then Ash turns to the other side, Dawn steps on the opposite side]
Who's that? [turns around and realizes it's his pals from Sinnoh] Ahaha! It's Dawn!
Pi-Pi-chu! [Good to see you again!]
Hi! It's been a long time, Ash! [gives Ash a wink]
Pip-Piplup! [Hiya Pikachu!]
[does the same thing] Sure has!
Pika-pika! [Hi again, Piplup!]
Both Ash and Dawn do their Hi-Touch high five]
You're Iris and Cilan. Hi! Professor Oak told me all about you.
[Oshawott angrily attacks Piplup with Aqua Jet given that Piplup was interacting with Meloetta, much to their trainer's shock]
Osha! [That'll teach ya!]
Piplup! [What do you think you're doing?!]
OSHAWOTT! Why did you do that to Piplup? Now say you're sorry!
Osha? ... Oshawott. [Sorry? Ugh... I'm sorry.]
...Lup! [...No, you're not!]
It looks like Oshawott like Meloetta.
I'd say Piplup does too. Looks like there's a bit of competition going on.
[Oshawott gets mad and jealous that Piplup is dancing with Meloetta. As the two continue dancing and singing, Piplup gives Oshawott a rude smirk]
Looks like things are starting to heat up.
Guess connoisseurs love talking as much as they love food.
S15 E39Expedition to Onix Island!
You're an awesome chef, Cilan! He'd give Brock a run for his money, right?
He's a good friend who was on my journey with for a long time. He was always making meals for us.
S15 E41Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!
I can't do a thing with my hair! It almost acts like it has a mind of its own!
Ever notice a pattern here? You go through the same routine day after day.
S15 E42Jostling for the Junior Cup!
My stars, Cynthia! You're as beautiful as I've ever seen.
[Ash hears the conversation and notices the two Champions talking with each other.]
Over there! It's Cynthia and Alder!
Come on. What say we forget the tournament and grab some lunch?
I think you'll be dining alone, as usual.
[laughs it off] You're such a charmer!
S15 E44Ash, Iris, and Trip: Then There Were Three!
I was able to get a good look at you, Iris. I saw how bad you are at controlling Dragon-types. The most brilliant failure I've ever seen.
Like a piece of burnt toast.
I'm too exhausted to deal with you two.
Of course, you're wondering why you lost even though Dragonite was listening to you at first, right?
You see, it's because Dragonite still doesn't have complete confidence in you yet.
