[Ash merged victorious in his Gym battle]
BBlossom
I just can't believe Valerie lost...
LLinnea
I haven't seen that in so long.
[Valerie walks over to her defeated Spritzee]
Spritzee! Sprit-Spritzee? [Spritzee, are you alright?]
SSpritzee
[weakly] Spritzee. [I think so.]
Sprit-Spritzee. [That's okay] You gave it your best effort. I'm so proud of you and Sylveon as well. [recalls her Spritzee and turns her attention to Ash.] That was truly well done! I haven't been that inspired in a while.
[Valerie and her assistant, Kali, walk up to Ash.]
Ash, you know how a trainer's heart becomes one with their Pokémon when they're backed into a corner during a battle? I'm wondering, why is that?
[a bit confused while looking at Pikachu, Fletchinder and Hawlucha] I'm not really sure...but I do know what you mean!
[smiles before handing Ash his 6th Kalos Gym Badge, the Fairy Badge] Here's proof that you won at the Laverre Gym. I present to you the Fairy Badge. Congratulations!
Hurry up! Give it back! The Champion's notebook is ours!
It isn't his! This notebook belongs to me!
Don't act so twerpish. It's signed by the Champion himself and you can be sure that the two of us will live happily ever after.
This is an autograph photo I got from Steven Stone.
YOU GOT THAT DUDE'S AUTOGRAPH?!
Honestly...[with her dream of marrying Steven Stone shattered]...NO! THE GOOD LIFE LEFT!
All of that wisdom down the drain!
Next time, don't drop something so confusing!
Keep your book, we'll take your Pokémon!
[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.]
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.]
Bonnie, what are you talking about?
Of course, you're the same.
[The title card comes up]
[voiceover] Mending a Broken Spirit!
[Braixen is upset about her branch being broken]
BBraixen
Braixen. [Not my stick.]
PPancham
Pancham, pan. [Sucks to be you.]
[She then turns crossly to Pancham]
BBraixen
Braixen! [You take that back!]
PPancham
Pancham! [Make me!]
Wait, come on! Don't fight, you two. [Ash, Clemont and Bonnie run up to her]
Pikachu? [Something wrong, Braixen?]
BBraixen
Braixen. [Yes, look.] [Reveals her broken branch to Ash, Bonnie and Clemont who then become horrified]