14x09 - The Bloom Is on Axew!

[bunniefuu]

(narrator) On their way to Nacrene City, our Heroes are

about to embark on an unexpected change of pace.

A Battle between Iris and Cilan.

Hmm..

C'mon, guys. Can't we get in on this, too?

- Pika. - No way.

All you'd be doing is trying to win, of course.

(Ash) Duh. Isn't that the point?

Oh, Ash, you're such a little kid.

'I really don't want you to use'

'Volt Tackle on Axew just to win.'

Okay, then no Volt Tackle.

No. Be quiet and watch.

- Okay, I hear you. - Pika.

Axew.

You're ready to go, aren't you, Axew?

Ax!

Let's get the show on the road.

As you wish.

Pansage, let's serve up just what they asked for.

Pan-Pansage.

"Asked for?" What is that?

(Iris) 'Watch and learn.'

Alright, Axew, use Scratch!

Axew-Axew.

♪ It's always hard when the journey begins ♪

♪ Hard to find your way ♪

♪ Hard to make new friends ♪

♪ But there's nothing you can't do ♪

♪ 'Cause you've got the power inside of you ♪

♪ It's not always black and white ♪

♪ But your heart always knows what's right ♪

♪ It's not about win or lose ♪

♪ It's the path you choose ♪

♪ Let the journey begin ♪

♪ Pokemon ♪♪

(Ash) "The Bloom Is On Axew."

Alright, Axew, use Scratch!

Axew. Axew. Axew.

Now, Pansage, b*llet Seed.

Gently.

Huh? "Gently?"

Ew.

- Huh? - Pika?

[grunting]

Oh, no. Axew!

- Whoa, what was that? - Pika?

- Are you okay, Axew? - Ax-ew.

- Uh, sorry if we overdid it. - Sage.

Remember to do your best, 'cause we're in training.

So this's a training Battle?

Right. That's what they asked for.

This training is to get Axew used to battling.

Nothing too difficult.

'So I promised to use all of my moves softly.'

'No more than twenty percent power.'

And you call that a Battle?

It's fine.

Getting used to battling a little bit at a time

is a fine way to get started.

Little bit at a time, huh?

Battling's a lot more fun if you really hit it.

And that, Ash Ketchum is why you're such a little kid!

'Cilan and Pansage are gentlemen.'

'They don't mind adjusting their power for us, got it?'

It is an honor to be of service to you and Axew.

Pan-Pansage.

Hey, now that I think about it

this is the first time I've seen you two battle.

- Pikachu. - Ash?

I suggest we let Iris and Axew

do things they way they want, alright?

- Okay, whatever. - Pika.

Do you think you can go on?

Ax-ew.

- Axew, you're so strong. - Ax.

- Yeah. Go get 'em, Axew. - Pika-Pika!

Alright then, where were we?

Scratch, once more!

Axew!

Now, Pansage, block it.

Ax-Ax-Ax!

Axew's sure not cutting it.

Pika.

Come on, Cilan, get serious!

I am serious.

It's used in Gym Battles all the time.

'First you stop your opponent's movement'

'and then attack from a distance.'

Pansage, Solar Beam.

Axew.

Ax-Ax-Ax...

Iris, doesn't Axew know any other moves?

Yeah, but they wouldn't do any good.

What? What're you talking about?

Why don't you use them?

I don't need your advice! Thank you.

My advice to you is to let me have my Battle and be quiet.

- Look out. - Huh.

Go, Pansage.



You know, I've never seen a Solar Beam like that before.

Ax-ew-ew-ew-ew.

Axew.

Are you okay?

[mumbles]

Axew.

You know, learning what kind of moves to use

is an important part of training.

So, why don't you try using a different move for a change?

Quiet. Don't you think I already know that?

What I'm trying to say is that if you don't battle

like it's for real, Axew won't ever get strong.

Oh, you think you know everything, don't you?

We'll show you a real move, alright.

Great. Now, that's what I wanna see.

- Can't wait. - Fine.

- We'll do it, right, Axew? - Axew.

Yeah. Show 'em how it's done, Axew.

(Pikachu) 'Pika!'

Axew, use Dragon Rage!

Ax..

[gasps]

Ax..

Axew!

Axew. Axew?

[groaning]

Awesome.

What a move.

[chuckles]

Oopsie, messed it up.

[groans]

- Messed it up once again. - Once again?

Pika?

Axew.

Ready, sir.

All units assembled.

Good.

Your next mission will take place in the Desert Resort.

The Desert Resort?

(Giovanni) 'Well, the Desert Resort is located here.'

'There is a meteor called a Meteonite'

'buried somewhere in this area.'

'Your mission is to locate and secure it.'

'A long time ago'

'this Meteonite burst into our atmosphere'

'broke apart and was scattered around the world.'

'It's said that the largest piece of it'

'can be found in the Unova region.'

'Even one tiny fragment of this Meteonite'

'can unleash an enormous amount of energy.'

'Very soon after the analysis of the energy sample'

'you sent us from the Dreamyard was completed.'

'We located an enormous energy flow in the Unova region'

'that has an identical energy signature.'

'And the center of that energy flow'

'is located within the Desert Resort.'

So now, if we can obtain the Meteonite

we can alter the energy balance of the entire world.

'This is the key to Team Rocket's plan'

'for world conquest.'

Also, we'll be sending you an additional agent

'for this most important mission.'

The significance of which I'm sure cannot be overstated.

(Giovanni) 'Proceed to the rendezvous point immediately.'

(all in unison) Sir!

Dragon Rage still isn't working right.

- It's frustrating. - Ew?

(Ash) 'There's a better name for Axew's Dragon Rage.'

And the name is Dragon Sneeze.

- That's it. - Pikachu!

So, from now on, we both think

you should just call it Dragon Sneeze.

It's not a Sneeze, see?

And in case you hadn't noticed, I'm very upset about this.

My apologies. I was just joking.

Hey, doesn't Axew know any other moves?

No. Only Scratch and Dragon Rage.

That's it.

If I understand it, Dragon Rage is normally

supposed to cause damage by firing ba*ls of energy

'at your opponent.'

But every time Axew uses it

the Energy ba*ls just end up exploding.

So you see, I thought it would be good to take it slow

and learn as we go along.

Axew. Axew. Axew.

But then, I realized..

'...it's a long, long road to evolve into a Haxorus.'

Ax. Axew. Ax-ew.

Pika.

Ax-Ax.

Pika-Pika.

Axew.

- Huh! - Huh!

Ax!

Axew.

Say. Those tusks came in handy.

[chomping]

- It's delicious. - Axew.

- Thank you, Axew. - Axew.



That kind of praise makes Axew happy.

No wonder it's off to get more fruit.

Now, make sure you don't go too far away.

Axew-Axew!

(Ash) 'I'll tell you'

'I was really impressed by Axew's power.'

You know what?

A little Special Training

and you'll have Dragon Rage working great.

Yeah, just by the looks of that expl*si*n

it's easy to see Axew's potential is huge.

You think so? Hey, thanks guys.

I got it. This time, let Axew battle with us.

It's worth a try.

'It certainly looks like Axew is up for it.'

And a Battle with Ash

will definitely have the feel of the real thing.

Hm, no way.

I don't want to lose.

But, with that kind of attitude

you'll never be in a Pokemon Battle.

- Maybe so.. - Hm.

Hey, you never told me how you got Axew in the first place.

I'd like to hear about that as well.

It was a gift.

Huh? From who?

An Elder.

- 'An Elder?' - Right.

From my hometown.

(group) Who's That Pokemon?

(group) It's Axew!

(Axew) Axew!

- An Elder? - Right. From my hometown.

See, back where I come from..

...it's a quiet little village

where they specialize in raising Dragon-type Pokemon.

Iris, the moment of your Great Trial

has finally come to pass.

Yes, Elder.

And so

'I'm giving you this Axew'

'for you to train.'

Ew? Ew-Ew?

'You and Axew will journey together.'

Yes, ma'am.

Raising Axew into a magnificent Haxorus

will lead to your own growth.

The truth is, this little Axew

emerged from its egg only a few short days ago.

'If you get to know Axew's heart'

'you will raise it to be strong'

'but the path you take to raise Axew is your choice.'

Right.

As you go, know that the true meaning of becoming an adult is

to raise a Pokemon by learning its heart

and becoming one with it.

Do not ever forget what I have said.

[sighs]

So that's the story.

It's been a while since we began our journey

and I've started to realize I have to do something and fast.

You see, Cilan, that's why I asked you to help me out

by having a Battle with me in the first place.

Ah. Makes sense.

So, Iris, is that Elder lady your grandma?

No, Ash, she's the leader of our village.

Right, Axew?

Uh, Axew?

Now, where could those two have gone?

[sniffs]

Pika.

Pika-Pika!

Ax...ew.

Ax..ew.

- Pikachu! - Axew! Axew!

Axew!

Ax?

Sco..

Scolipede.

[Axew grunting]

Pika!

Pika.

Pikachu!

Pika.

Pika. Pika-Pikachu.

Pika.

Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika.

Ax-ew!

What was that?

(Ash) That was Axew's Dragon Sneeze.

Funny. I'm going.

We'll go with you.

- Pikachu. - Huh!

Whoa, Pikachu.

Well, where's Axew? What's wrong?

You two were together.

Pika-Pikachu. Pik.

Pik-Pika. Pika. Pika.

Pikachu. Pika-Pika. Pikachu.

Whoa, slow down, buddy. I can't understand you.



- Huh! - Axew.

(Axew) 'Axew-Axew!'

(Cilan) 'What's that.'

[screams]

Axew, what are you doing up there?

And who's that Pokemon?

Sco-Sco-Sco!

(Pokedex) Scolipede. The Megapede Pokemon.

Scolipede catches its opponents with great speed

and attacks using the horns on its head.

Scolipede is highly aggressive

and will not give up until victorious.

(Ash) 'Here it comes.'

[screams]

Oh, man. What're we gonna do now?

(Pikachu) 'Pikachu.'

It's using Toxic.

Axew, no!

- Look out. - Ah!

Cilan and I will handle this.

We'll take care of Scolipede, no doubt.

That's right.

Pansage, let's go!

Pansage!

Snivy, I choose you!

Snivy!

Sco-Sco-Sco!

Use b*llet Seed!

Pansage!

[grunting]

Snivy, use Vine Whip!

Snivy!

Snivy.

[grunting]

Snivy!

The difference in power is just too great.

It's coming again.

Snivy, return!

We have to hold back that power somehow.

Axew. I'll save you. Don't worry.

- Huh! - Huh!

You're gonna use another Pokemon?

Iris, what's wrong? Hurry up.

Okay, here goes nothing.

Excadrill, let's go!

- Huh? - Pika?

What's that?

I guess you're still in a bad mood.

(Pokedex)Excadrill. The Subterrene Pokemon.

And the evolved form of Drilbur.

Excadrill can dig mazelike underground tunnels

for over meters

and is powerful enough to cut through thick iron plates

using its steel claws.

It doesn't look a thing like the Pokedex.

Right, that's because Excadrill assumes that form

when it's digging its way underground.

So, why does it look that way now that it's above ground?

Please, Excadrill, you've got to help me out.

Forget it. I'll do it myself.

Okay, Cilan, you make sure Scolipede doesn't go anywhere

and I'll make my move.

Are you sure?

I don't have any choice.

You see, this is part of my trial

what the Elder told me about.

- It's my duty. - Of course.

- And we're gonna help you. - Pansage.

Use Solar Beam on Scolipede.

Pan!

Tepig, I choose you!

- Tepig. - Pika.

Tepig, use Ember!

And Pikachu, Thunderbolt!

Te-pig!

Pika-chu!

[screeching]

Alright, Pansage, use Solar Beam!

Pansage!

[grunts]

Iris, do it!

Right.

[screams]

Axew!

Axew!

- Ew? Ew! - Wow, I did it.

- Ax. - Iris, way to go!

- Pika! - You were great.

'You too, Pansage.'

(Ash) 'Awesome, Tepig.'

- I was so worried about you. - Axew.

[growls]

- I think it's still angry. - Axew.

- Huh! - Iris.

[screams]

[whimpers]

Huh?

It's moving.

Scolipede!

Excadrill!



[all gasps]

Scolipede!

[growling]

Excadrill.

Iris, stop goofing off and give Excadrill a command.

Why? Excadrill never listens to me.

- Huh? - Huh?

- Scolipede! - Drill!

Excadrill deflected Toxic.

Excadrill's a Steel-type

so Poison-type moves won't have any effect.

Exca-drill!

Scolipede!

Wow! Awesome!

It sure doesn't miss a beat.

'And underneath all that power'

'I detect a delicate hint of battle flavor.'

Huh?

[grunts]

Scolipede! Sco-Sco-Scolipede!

Excadrill!

Scolipede!

We didn't mean to startle you.

Excadrill!

Excadrill sure seems to be satisfied.

Excadrill, thanks for helping us out like that.

Ax.

You're really amazing.

Drill.

Oh. Back to that, huh?

[sighs]

Excadrill, return.

Nothing ever changes.

But I know one thing.

Someday, when the time is right

we're gonna battle together.

- Axew, are you okay? - Ax.

I'm so sorry if it turned out to be a scary day for you.

Axew.

You know, battling is an art form

and it takes time to perfect

just like the art of cooking.

You just relax.

'And train with Axew at your own pace.'

'Of course, the same goes for Excadrill as well, naturally.'

Thanks. We will.

Ax!

Okay, what do you say we relax

and keep training at our own pace?

- Ew. - Yes!

Then what do you say we go ahead and have that battle?

- Pika! - You don't listen, Ash.

See, I just told you we were going to relax

and keep training at our own pace.

If you want to battle so badly, why not just battle Pikachu?

Huh?

- Okay. - Pika.

- Sounds like a blast. - Pika!

- Alright. - Pika.

Are those two serious?

They certainly make for a unique combination.

Ready, Pikachu?

Thunderbolt, let's go.

Pika-chu!

[screams]

Nice. Now, use Volt Tackle 'cause here I come.

Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika!

[screams]

[groans]

Pika!

- I'm not finished yet! - Pikachu.

Do they really have to take it that far?

(Cilan) That's who they are.

(narrator) As Iris shows a passionate commitment

to help Axew develop its strength and power

time will tell just how she goes

about making her dream a reality.

And as with all our Heroes

the journey continues.