22x15 - Run, Heroes, Run!

[bunniefuu]

[narrator] Our heroes arrived

on Poni Island a few days ago.

Ida, Lana's mentor,

is safely on her journey.

And everyone is having

a home-style breakfast

at the Pokémon Center thanks to Mallow.

-Wow, what is this yummy stuff?

-It's veggie stew.

-And your malasadas are first-rate.

-The cookies are, too.

I used Poni Radishes in every one

of these dishes.

Mallow's a genius.

-[yawns]

-What's wrong with you?

Not enough sleep.

Up all night with balloon practice.

[Rotom] Both Lana and Sophocles

have reached their research project goals.

-I'm sure the rest of you will too.

-[in unison] Right.

I know. Maybe we could ask Hapu

to sample these dishes.

Today's the day when I ask Tapu Fini

-for a battle.

-Pika!

-I've thought of asking the same thing.

-[gasps] Really?

My research project goal is to go

beyond my present limits.

Up until this moment,

I've honed my skills in the wild.

So, as a final crowning touch,

I want to battle Tapu Fini as well.

All right!

Let's go find Tapu Fini together.

Hold on, Ash.

Before that, the proper thing

is to go to the Ruins of Hope

for guidance.

Let's go.

♪ Rise

If you're prepared for the challenge ♪

♪ Rise to the challenge ♪

♪ Rise if you're a champion at heart ♪

♪ Rise to the challenge ♪

♪ Take my hand, we'll train as one ♪

♪ And triumph together ♪

♪ Rise to the challenge ♪

♪ Nothing's gonna stand in our way ♪

♪ Stronger and stronger

We'll rise to the challenge of life ♪

♪ Pokémon! ♪

[Ash] Run, Heroes, Run!

[grunts]

-[students] Alola, Hapu!

-Huh?

[Hapu] Alola. Something wrong?

-We wanted to ask a favor of you.

-[Hapu] Of me?

[Mallow] Ta-da! See?

Poni Radish cookies,

malasadas,

and veggie stew.

Yes? What about them, Mallow?

You see, my family owns a restaurant

on Melemele Island.

I was hoping to add some Poni Radish

dishes to the menu.

I figure nobody knows Poni Radishes

better than you,

so I came to ask if you would try these

and tell me what you think of them.

Sure. I can definitely do that.

-Really? That's great.

-Yes.

But there's something

you should know first.

Poni Radishes taste best freshly pulled

and raw.

[gasps] Freshly pulled?

Please observe.

You pull them first thing in the morning,

give them a good wash,

and then enjoy.

Mmm! Tasty. Now you try some.

I will.

It's just like Nurse Joy told us.

Hapu's Poni Radishes

are especially well-rounded,

while retaining their spiciness.

And, wow, are they delicious.

-I want to try some.

-I want to try some, too.

-Why are you in such a rush?

-Because you're in such a rush.

-We could just walk side by side.

-Then why don't we do that?

[Kiawe] I'm saying take down the pace.

-[Ash] I will as soon as you do.

-[both grunting]

-You just can't stand to lose, can you?

-Yeah, like you!

Then let's make this a race! Go!

Hey, that's no fair!

[panting]

-[Rotom] Wait for me!

-Pika!

[panting]

[Kiawe] First one to the Ruins

gets to battle Tapu Fini!

[panting] You're on!

[panting]

[grunting and panting]

[Kiawe] First to touch that rock wins!

[grunting]

[screaming]

[panting]

-I'm the winner!

-I'm the winner!

I hit it a split-second sooner!

No way. I touched it sooner!

-Let's check the photo finish.

-[both] Huh?

[beeps]

You touched it at the same time.

Then we'll just let Tapu Fini decide

which one of us it wants to battle.

Fine with me.

[Rotom] When the tide goes out,

the entrance to the ruins appears.

Well, then it's time. I must speak

the right words for the Island Guardian.

Tapu Fini, I am one

who has trained nonstop

to hone my skills

and exceed my limitations.

So, I implore you...

I wanna battle you, Tapu Fini.

Come on out!

Are you kidding? Do you have any idea

how crude that sounds?

-Okay, I'll battle you.

-Battle me? Why do that?

See, when I battled Gladion the other day,

Tapu Fini came and checked it out.

If you and I could have

a battle like that,

then Tapu Fini might come around

and check us out, too.

That makes sense.

How about having a Double Battle

to really get its attention, huh?

Okay. Torracat, go!

[growls]

[Lana] One, two, three, four.

Two, two, three, four.

Three, two, three, four.

Four, two, three, four.

Okay, Brionne, let's try it.

Brionne!

Wow, that's the spirit.

[grunts]

-One more time. Give it your all.

-[chattering]

[Hapu] Astonishing.

Is something wrong?

I'm really impressed. It's very good.

Mmm. [screaming]

Thank goodness. Stewing Poni Radishes

brings out the richness.

Now I understand.

It is lovely to eat them raw,

but this is also a treat.

Give this a try, too.

I would, but I'm afraid that I cannot.

-My farm work won't wait a moment longer.

-Wait, then let me help.

-Me too.

-I'd love to.

Get ready, set, go!

Pikachu, use Quick Attack on Turtonator!

Torracat, use Fire Fang on Marowak!

[yelling]

Turtonator, use Dragon Tail!

Marowak, use Iron Head to beat it back!

[growling]

[grunts]

-Marowak!

-The attacks cancel each other out!

Now, Pikachu, Electroweb!

-[grunting]

-[Ash] Torracat, use Flame Charge!

[grunts]

Turtonator, use Shell Smash!

Awesome stuff.

Marowak, use Bonemerang on Pikachu!

Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!

[grunts]

Torracat, use Ember on Turtonator!

[growls]

Turtonator, Flamethrower!

[growls]

[growls]

-Torracat, you okay?

-[meows]

Great. Use Revenge!

[growls]

Pikachu, use Iron Tail!

Pika!

Turtonator, use Shell Trap!

Marowak, Shadow Bone!

[growling]

Kiawe, this is so much fun!

Really fun! Awesomely fun!

Same for me, Ash! I'm ready for more!

An intense friendship only shared

by rivals.

-[gasps]

-[both grunt]

-What?

-It's fog.

Oh, I can't see a thing in this.

Be careful. It's dangerous

to walk around out here.

Let's stay put.

-[all gasping]

-Ash!

Now observe well.

See? Pulling it straight up

out of the ground is the way

to keep it from breaking.

That's quite a challenge.

All right, now let us give it a try.

Be my guest.

-Careful now.

-Just watch.

-Vikavolt, ready?

-[grunts]

[Sophocles] Gently.

Good. Now pull it up slowly.

[grunting]

Say. That was quite good.

Marvelous! Excellent, Vikavolt.

-[cheers]

-[grunts]

[Kiawe]

Ash, are you all right? Where are you?

-[Ash] Kiawe!

-[gasps]

-[Ash] It looks like we're trapped.

-[chattering]

[Kiawe] Ash, Turtonator, Marowak!

I'll get you out.

[thuds, then grunts]

-[Ash] No, Kiawe.

-What is that?

[grunts]

[groans]

Are you okay?

-Yeah.

-[all gasp]

[Ash and Kiawe] It's Tapu Fini!

[grumbles]

[man] Tapu Fini is quite angry.

[gasps] Who are you?

[screaming]

[gasping]

Don't you rambunctious ruffians

realize the terrible offense

you have committed here?

-What?

-What offense?

You have inflicted injury

on this sacred ground.

But what injury have we inflicted?

Oh, now I remember!

-We didn't do it on purpose.

-[screams]

Anyone who harms this sacred ground

must pay the ultimate price!

Pay the ultimate price?

Tapu Fini, I'm really sorry.

[Kiawe] Everyone trapped in there

is my friend.

Please forgive us.

[growling]

-What's this?

-It's a water clock.

A water clock?

[man]

If you wish to calm Tapu Fini's rage,

you must bring back

one of Tapu Lele's scales.

One of Tapu Lele's scales? How do I...?

[clicks] Hm.

Your time will be up when the water

runs out on the water clock.

If you're unsuccessful,

-you may never see your friends again.

-No way.

That is the only way you will be able

to rescue everyone.

Understood.

Kiawe.

[roars]

I'll bring it back before time runs out.

Please, Ash, take care of everyone.

I will. You take care of yourself, Kiawe.

Quick, Charizard. To Akala Island, now.

[roars]

[all] Who's that Pokémon?

It's Vikavolt!

[Vikavolt] Vikavolt!

So nice.

A nap after training is the best.

[chattering]

[Hapu] Incredible!

Mallow's Poni Radish malasadas, I mean.

Try the cookies, too.

Mm.

Wow! It melts in your mouth.

Glad you like it.

They were all great.

Malasadas, cookies, and veggie stew.

Why don't you put them all

on the family restaurant menu?

That's a great idea!

Mm-hm.

Thanks, but I'd like to learn more

about traditional Poni Island dishes too.

Then maybe you should try

Puffy Radish Surprise.

Puffy Radish Surprise?

It was something my grandfather

used to make.

I would love to try it.

There. All done. What do you think?

Let's give it a try and find out.

[both] Don't mind if I do.

That's so good.

It even retains the crunchiness

of the Poni Radish.

-I can totally see this as a snack.

-Mm-hm. It brings back memories.

Really? [laughing]

I've already got your seal of approval,

so this would be perfect for the new menu.

[gasping and groaning]

-Akala Island, straight ahead.

-[roars]

[grunts]

Guardian of Akala Island.

Island Guardian of life.

Tapu Lele, reveal yourself!

I beg of you, Tapu Lele,

please show yourself!

-[laughter]

-[gasps]

-Tapu Lele.

-[chattering]

I have a request.

Please grant me one of your scales.

I need to rescue my friends,

do you understand?

Just one scale!

[chattering]

-I've seen this.

-[yells]

Does it want a battle?

-Charizard!

-[roars]

Good. Let's go.

Use Flamethrower!

[grunts]

-Charizard!

-[roars]

-Good. Use Slash!

-[roars]

[grunting]

Now use Fire Punch!

[groans]

[gasps]

[roars]

[thuds]

[laughs]

-Oh, no. Dodge it!

-[grunts]

[groans]

-All right, we'll shake it off.

-[roars]

[grunts]

Continue like this, we lose.

What can I do?

[Young Kiawe whimpers]

-Are you frightened?

-No. Not at all!

Once your mind and body are one

with Charizard,

all of your fears will go away.

I'm not scared. I promise.

That's the spirit.

Here we go!

[whimpering, then yelling]

Use Aerial Ace!

[laughing]

You'll have to get better, or you'll never

become a servant of the Flame of Life.

Become one in mind and body.

That's the answer.

Just you watch, Grandpa.

-Charizard, we're in this together!

-[roars]

-[gasps]

-Use Aerial Ace!

-Tapu Lele.

-[laughing]

-Thank you so much, Tapu Lele.

-[chattering]

We've got to hurry.

[growls]

[gasping]

[man]

If you want to run, you're free to do so.

-[Ash gasps]

-We'll just keep Kiawe in exchange.

-[Rotom] What does that mean?

-[man] He ran away just to save himself.

He'll never come back.

He'd never do a thing like that, ever!

We shall see.

I know he'll be back.

I know, because we're friends.

[grunting]

[man] So, you're not leaving?

-We're waiting for Kiawe.

-Hm...

[Kiawe] We're back to Poni Island.

We can still make it.

[gasping]

[grunting and groaning]

Charizard, are you okay?

[groans]

You've gone well beyond the call of duty.

Thank you.

Leave the rest to me.

[panting]

[Mallow] Thank you so much for today.

It was lots of fun.

-For me as well.

-[Lillie] Really, Hapu?

-Does that mean we can visit again?

-Of course. Please, whenever you like.

-Then we definitely will.

-Thank you. Bye.

-Now take good care on your way home.

-[all] Bye!

Just so you understand,

I didn't bring you out because I'm lonely.

[panting]

[gasps, then groans]

Ash, if it means protecting people

and Pokémon...

if it means protecting all my friends,

then I'll burn with every last flame

in my spirit!

That's what it means to be a servant

of the Flame of Life!

[yelling]

He hasn't returned. Time's almost up.

-There he is!

-[growling]

Hm.

[Ash] Kiawe!

-[groaning] Am I in time?

-Hmm.

-You're just in the nick of time.

-[chatters]

Charizard? [gasps]

-[groans]

-[gasps]

-Charizard!

-[Rotom] Charizard's fully recovered.

No way. A Flyinium Z?

This Charizard can use Aerial Ace,

isn't that true?

[Kiawe] How did you know?

[man] Never you mind. Just try that Z-Move

on those brave wings you have there.

All right. Here we go, Charizard!

[roars]

The zenith of my mind...

of body, and spirit!

With the great power of Akala,

ride the blazing hot winds and fly high!

[roars]

Supersonic Skystrike!

-Wow!

-[gasping]

-[Rotom] I've got it.

-Huh?

After plenty of exhausting detective work,

I have concluded that this was, in fact,

Tapu Fini's trial for Kiawe.

-It was my trial?

-What do you know?

Wait, where is Tapu Fini?

And I don't see that old man anywhere,

either.

I wonder. Who was that old man anyway?

[Ash] Beats me.

[narrator] After passing Tapu Fini's

trial, Kiawe received a Flyinium Z

while at the same time,

Mallow completed her new menu.

But the research projects

are far from over,

as the journey continues.

[ending theme plays]