Narrator, Ash and others in “A Claim to Flame”

Since their arrival in Silver Town, our heroes have been spending time at the Pokémon Center, finishing up final details before Ash can begin competing in the Silver Conference.

[exiting the Pokémon Center] Glad that's out of the way. Are you ready for some battling, Pikachu?

Pikachu

Pika, Pika!

Not so fast, Ash...

Huh?

Have you even looked at the Guide Book yet?

Pikachu

Pi?

Uh, not really...

Huh? [They notice a rather familiar person in front of Ash, and who else would it be than his rival, Gary Oak?]

Old habits die hard, eh, Ashy Boy?

Gary!

Yeah, long time no see, huh?

I know! So are you gonna battle in the Silver Conference too?

Yep! I dotted every I and crossed every T and figured out which Pokémon I'm using, so now I'm just chilling out!

Wow! You not only finished all your paperwork, but you picked out all your Pokémon as well?

That's great, Gary!

Thanks, guys. This conference means a lot to me. It's Numero Uno or bust!

Then you better prepare for a bust, because I'm gonna battle you and I'm gonna beat you!

Pikachu

Pika!

Heheheheh! Still got that naïve enthusiasm, I see! [obviously, this riles up Ash and Pikachu]

Oh, really?!

Just because you got lucky at the Indigo Plateau doesn't mean a hill of beans! [He starts to walk toward the Pokémon Center.]

Wow. He's sure feeling pretty confident...

Togepi

Toge...

I don't care! I'm putting him in his place once and for all!

Pikachu

[agitated] Pika, Pika!