[Toucannon is waiting impatiently for Rowlet to return]
TToucannon
Toucannon. Toucannon... [Remembers when it laid its beak on some eggs which hatched into Pikipek, and a Rowlet]
[Back in the present, it hears Rowlet's hoot]
TToucannon
Toucannon! [Rowlet returns with a melon] Toucannon.
TTrumbeak
[Arrives at the nest and greets Rowlet]
[Ash, Pikachu, Mallow and Rotom arrive at the scene]
[The occupants of the nest turn to them]
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Here's where I come in. [Scans the Pikipek] Pikipek, the woodpecker Pokémon, a Normal and Flying-type. [A fantasy featuring one Pikipek begins with that Pikipek pecking a hole into a tree and finding some food] It can unleash 16 pecks per second to drill a hole into a tree where it stores food.
[Next, it scans Trumbeak]
RDRotom Dex
Trumbeak, the Bugle Beak Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pikipek. It attacks its opponents by firing seeds stored in its beak. [Moves onto Toucannon] Toucannon, the Cannon Pokémon, and the evolved form of Trumbeak. Its beak heats up to over two hundred degrees, and its peck can inflict a serious burn. [Touches Toucannon's beak] What's this?! It's not hot at all! That's strange.
[Toucannon gets angry as its beak gets hotter, and Rotom Dex runs in a frenzy after getting burned.]
[Meanwhile, Rowlet flies over to Ash]
Wow, I had no idea you had so many awesome friends. [Rowlet flies into his backpack]
I remember that you can earn Z-crystals by going through an Island Challenge. Isn't that right?
It isn't the only way. But going through the Island Challenge is the most certain way. The key to your success is to pass the Grand Trial of each of the Island's Kahunas.
[finishing his milk] So, how do you do that?
I will answer that with great pleasure. A Grand Trial is a battle between trainer and Island Kahuna. If the trainer wins, the Kahuna acknowledges that trainer's worthiness.
Whoa, sounds like fun. [Be careful, Ash. They are not like the Gym Leaders you have fought in the past.]
Kahuna, I'd like to get a Z-Crystal as soon as I can. I'll need it for when I battle Tapu Koko again.
Again, huh? Ahhh...Ash, if you don't mind, I'd like you to answer a question for me.
I assume you now know that the people of this island have been troubled by a rash of wild Rattata and Raticate, am I right?
If you were the person being asked to resolve this problem, what would you do?
Uhhhh...I know! I'd take Pikachu and Rowlet and challenge them all to a battle, then...
But young Ash, are you interested in learning why the Island Challenge was started so many years ago? [Pikachu is seen playing with Hala's Hariyama by Pikachu running around Hariyama's belly] You see, it wasn't simply made to make trainers stronger in battle, it was to raise young people in such a way that they will love and protect the islands of Alola, as well as the many people and Pokémon who inhabit them. [It's tempting to battle but sometimes violence can't always solve problems. There are alternate methods.]
Love all that's here and protect it?
I want you to look for answers that won't only lead you to battle. We'll talk about the Z-Crystal after I've heard what you've come up with.
[Professor Kukui is reading the morning newspaper, until...]
Hey, yesterday's news made the paper!
RDRotom Dex
May I see it too? [starts reading it] The surprise actions of a young boy named Ash Ketchum in cooperation with Kahuna Hala were an eye opening sight. He obtained help with Totem Pokemon, Gumshoos, and its allies by battling in a trial successfully drove off the [Alolan] Rattata and [Alolan] Raticate, who have been causing trouble over the city. It is further noted Ash will receive an accommodations certificate from Officer Jenny.
[Officer Jenny drops Ash and Kukui off at Hala's place, but has to leave for police work]
RDRotom Dex
But if you leave, you'll miss the Grand Trial.
Since I'm on duty, I'm afraid I must. I know Melemele Island is peaceful, but police work keeps me busy.
[A warning on using Z-moves]
When you use a Z-move, both you and your Pokemon expend a large amount of energy. So in a way, you Pikachu and Rowlet are now, your Z-move should be quite a bit tiring.
The important thing is when I use it. Is that right? [In other words, time the Z-move correctly or prepare to lose the match]
Exactly, Ash. We are ready to go, Hala!
[With Ash's first Grand Trial win and Electrium-Z Crystal...]
Would it be alright if I host the celebration? I'm pleased Ash has passed his first Grand trial and it would give me great pleasure to throw a big party for him!
Of course, you may! What an honor! I can't thank you enough!
Since it's all decided, I must get started with preparations.
What would you like, young Ash?
My friends from the Pokemon school come too. You see, without them, I wouldn't have gotten a Z-Crystal in the first place. So would that be alright with you?
A very good idea. Yes, invite them all right away!
