Pokémon · Season 12
[The episode begins at Lake Acuity the morning after the full battle, where Uxie's silhouette briefly appears from under the lake, then vanishes. At the Pokémon Center, all of Ash's Pokémon are seen hospitalized under the care of Nurse Joy and her Chansey and Blissey.]
[weakly] Pi, Pika...
[v.o.] In the wake of a full Pokémon battle against Paul, Ash and his struggling Pokémon are staying at the Pokémon Center on Lake Acuity to rest, heal and recharge.
[The heroes are watching with concern how Ash’s Pokémon are being treated by Nurse Joy and her Pokémon]
[concerned] Piplup?
Piplup, don't worry, soon everyone will be just fine.
Right, all we have to do is leave it up to Nurse Joy.
[Unable to stand seeing his Pokémon severely injured and his dream crushed, Ash walks away, much to Dawn’s concern]
Ash, wait. [is stopped by Brock]
[opening credits and title]
[o.s.] Bombs away! [Yanmega pours some dirt over the field] After yesterday's trouncing, I sincerely doubt the twerps will be traveling for a while.
Saying they took damage is an understatement at best.
True, but seeing a joust like that makes it worthwhile!
And how? Those warriors were on fire! 'Twas a knock-down, drag-out battle slog fest!
Yeah, and wasn't Chimmy rocking hard?
Yes, not to mention the emotional evolving into Monferno.
But the numbers don't lie, and losing 6 to 2 is a landslide if I ever saw one.
Yeah, bummer!
I'll bet the twerp must be feeling lower than a pit trap.
I'll double that bet.
Attacking twerps when they're at their lowest is Team Rocket rule one.
Can't you turn it down?!
James': I’m witless enough!
The predator always preys on the weakest of the twerpish herd. The time to pluck Pikachu is now, while the iron is red hot. So we're faced with an opportunity we can't refuse.
It's times such as these that make me grateful for my day job.
If Jessie's yapping was worth money, we'd be rich.
Wobbu, Wobbu, Wobbu!
[while looking how Brock and Nurse Joy treat Ash’s Pokémon, Dawn is depressed and sits down, sighing]
Pip... Pip?
I just wish there was something I could do to help.
Piplup?
[After Piplup made silly face expressions to comfort Dawn]
Wow, thanks, Piplup. I get it. You’re saying I shouldn’t be down, too.
Piplup.
That’s it! I just had the greatest thought. And you, Piplup, you're just who I need to help me out with this.
Piplup.
[runs off off-frame] Wow, this is gonna be great!
[Meanwhile, as soon as Ash’s Pokémon are resting, Brock and Nurse Joy are putting away all the healing supplies]
[holding a first-aid kit] Hap, Happiny. Hap, Hap.
[takes the first-aid kit] Thanks a lot, Happiny. [puts the first aid kit in the cupboard, then closes it]
Brock, I really can’t thank you enough. You’re such a big help.
[gasps] Nurse Joy, I would gladly give of myself completely in order to serve your tiniest desire. [pauses in confusion] Huh? [suddenly notices Croagunk ready to Poison Jab him; hastily] Wait, Croagunk, please! You-You’ve got it all wrong, Croagunk! I was just helping Nurse Joy out! You see, it’s all perfectly innocent! That’s it!
[In response, Croagunk powers down Poison Jab, then walks away, much to Brock’s relief]
Huh?
[glances at Monferno with concern] Oh, dear. Monferno’s recovery seems so slow. I do think it’s because Monferno took so much damage. Brock, please, do you think you could go into the woods near here and look for some Cheri Berries for me?
I’d love too. I’ll be back soon.
[A moment later, Brock is walking towards Lake Acuity, trying to look for Cheri Berries to cure Ash's Monferno]
Finding Cheri Berries is a lot harder than I thought.
[While Brock is looking for Cheri Berries to heal Monferno]
And one and two, one and two. One and two, great! You’re all looking wonderful.
[everyone cheers]
Buneary!
All right, now it’s Piplup’s turn.
[o.s] Piplup!
[v.o] I lost to Paul.
[Still feeling guilty, Ash rolls over, only to notice Pikachu standing in front of him]
[astonished] Huh?! Pikachu!
Pika, Pi, Pika.
[Ash gets up and notices all of his Pokémon in front of him]
[delighted] Everybody!
Bui, Bui!
Gliscor, Gli, Gli, Gliscor.
Grotle.
Star, Star.
Monferno, Monferno.
[Suddenly, Ash’s Pokémon start feeling their pain, to Ash’s and Pikachu’s embarrassment]
[concerned] Oh, man. Please don't overdo it. [starts laughing] Okay, you’re all trying to cheer me up now, right?
[regretful] Pika...
Right! [gets up] I’m fine now. I’m not feeling sad one little bit. [stares at the sky] Paul sure is tough. He’s got his own way of getting strong, and I’ve gotta admit he gave it his all. That’s how he got strong in the first place. But, hey, we’re gonna get stronger too. It’s not gonna be easy, though. So there’s only one thing to do. We’re gonna have to work harder than Paul. And when we meet up with him again, we’re gonna beat that guy! What do you say, gang?
[in response, all of his Pokémon cheer and happily glomp him]
Come on. Get off! Hey, guys, get off!
[a while later, Ash and his Pokémon are returning to the Pokémon Center, when suddenly, much to the Pokémon’s confusion, Ash’s stomach starts to growl]
Oops! Guess I forgot to eat something today.
[Pikachu, Staraptor, Grotle, Monferno, Buizel and Gliscor all laugh]
Well, well. The twerp Pokémon cheering squad.
PIKACHU AND PIPLUP, YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE LAUGHED AT MAMOSWINE LIKE THAT WHEN IT WAS TRYING IT'S BEST!
It appears we've wandered into a brouhaha.
The gateway to the watchamacallit is but putty in our hands!
Amazing how Piplup's trying to impress Marill.
"Nothing is more fun than another's pain!
[Piplup, Marill and Elekid are strolling uphill]
[singing] Marill, Marill, Marill, Marill Marill Marill, Marill--
[the trio is suddenly blocked by Team Rocket]
Okay, company halt!
If it isn't my three-sided bundles of joy!
A normal wacko would stay with 'love triangle' but not Ms. Windbag.
[Gliscor is hovering above the havoc, looking confused]
Gli?
[thinking] Wow...Nathaniel reminds me of me!
Head-to-head? That's great!
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