09x02 - Sweet Baby James

[bunniefuu]

NARRATOR Heading for the Battle Arena on their continuing quest

for mastery of the Battle Frontier

we find our heroes faced with an emergency.

[WEAK]

This doesn't look too good.

Poor Munchlax's been like this since yesterday.

Here, ya hungry?

[UNINTERESTED]

Munchlax must be sick passing up a meal.

Then we'd better get to a Pokémon Center right away.

Let me look.

It says there isn't a Pokémon Center anywhere near here.

Aah.

Now what're we gonna do?

[WEAK]

Now what seems to be the trouble, kids?

ASH/BROCK/MAY/MAX Huh?

My Munchlax is feeling really sick

and I don't know what to do.

Sakes. What a shame.

Let's see.

That's some fever.

But I'm sure I can help.

- Thank you. - Is there a problem?

Sure is, Paw.

This here Munchlax is feelin' mighty puny right about now.

Then let's hustle.

I'll take care of it.

[CURIOUS]/[DETERMINED]

Hey, Mime Jr.

Awesome.

Mime Jr., the Mime Pokémon.

It can quickly imitate anyone it sees.

'It can sense people's emotions as well'

'and when it senses danger, will erect a barrier'

'so it can escape.'

Wow. It's darling.

Munchlax, what am I saying?

Quick. Bring Munchlax in to the house.

♪ Pokémon ♪

♪ It's a battle win or lose ♪

♪ It's the friends you make ♪

♪ It's the road you choose ♪

♪ You've got the right stuff ♪

♪ So make your mind up ♪

♪ Find the courage inside of you ♪

♪ If you're strong you'll survive ♪

♪ And you'll keep your dream alive ♪

♪ It's the Battle Frontier ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪

♪ Be the best you can be ♪

♪ And find your destiny ♪

♪ It's the master plan ♪

♪ The power's in your hand ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "Sweet Baby James."

PIKACHU [HAPPY]

Try and relax, Chimecho, please.

[WEAK]

Meowth, how hard can it be to read a Pokémon Center map?

Oh, this one's real easy 'cause there ain't nothin' on it.

What?

We could use Heal Bell, you know.

That's it.

Chime, go on and heal yourself with Heal Bell.

[WEAK]

Chimecho.

The poor dear's too weak to use its own powers.

If I don't come up with something soon..

One of your headaches again?

[APPEARING]

Will you shut up?

[panting]

There's got to be one.

'I won't stop until I find a Pokémon Center.'

Huh? Could it be?

It is.

[dramatic music]

[panting]

JESSIE Where are you going?

MEOWTH They put people in jail for trespassin'.

Nanny. Pop-Pop.

- "Nanny?" - "Pop-Pop?"

POP-POP Hold your horses, we're comin'.

- Huh? - My.

Well, if it isn't Little James.

MEOWTH/JESSIE Lil?

Uh, since when?

JAMES I'm so glad to see you.

POP-POP Nice to see you too.

NANNY Hmm, and in such good health.

Thanks, I wish I could say the same for Chimecho.

- Let's have a look. - Hmm.

[WEAK]

Yep, somethin's not right.

Now, don't worry, Lil James.

Huh, Lil James.

Are those two friends of yours?

- Huh? - How do you do, you two.

I do remember now, your Maw and Paw

tellin' us that you got engaged, so is she the one?

POP-POP/NANNY She looks like such a dear.

[screams] Me and Jessie?

[hysterical laughter]

Keep it up, doll. I think you missed a spot, my dear.

- Aah, I'd rather die! - Ow!

Jessie's actually my executive secretary

and my personal manager is Meowth.

- Secretary? - Manager?

Would you listen to the way that Meowth can talk.

That's mighty clever thinkin' to hire

a talkin' Pokémon as your manager, young man.

JESSIE/MEOWTH Oh, yeah, mighty clever.

- Aah! - Time out.

Okay, so what's the deal?

Yeah, what's with this manager business?

For starters, this is one of my summer cottages.

[screaming]

JESSIE 'You call this a cottage?'

MEOWTH 'If this is a summer getaway'

'I'd like to see what you're gettin' away from.'

I used to come visit my Nanny and Pop-Pop

every summer when I was small.

You see, at home.

I had a multitude of tutors

coming to my house, every day for lessons.

Twenty three to be exact.

JESSIE Twenty three? How depraved.

JAMES Even when I wasn't studying, I was working.

I couldn't even eat without someone giving me..

...a hard time.

And then there were the piano lessons

and the violin lessons.

A constant hush-hush, mush-mush.

That's why I couldn't wait to come here

and get away from the workaday life I knew.

Nanny and Pop-Pops kindness toward me

was a constant refreshing amazement.

And I'll never ever forget.

Whenever they were faced with an injured Pokémon

they would happily nurse it back to health

just like it was their own child.

But that's just one of the many things

I love about them.

Don't you see?

I just had to show them

what a complete success I've become.

Wow.

I could see it bein' a bummer

tellin' 'em you're a Team Rocket guy.

- True. - Well, you can count on us.

But you're going to owe us both, big time.

Deal.

- Something wrong? - No way.

Nothing beats being executive secretary

of the great and powerful James.

Being a manager's a dream come true.

That's nice, but we have a sick child here.

[screams] Nanny, help us!

[instrumental music]

POP-POPS 'It looks to me like the problem here'

is your Chimecho's exhausted.

NANNY I'm afraid this poor child needs a good long rest.

Right.

Chime?

[WEAK]

[CURIOUS]/[CONCERNED]

- Huh? - Huh? Ah, cutie-pie.

MIME JR. [SURPRISED]

Aw. Hi. The name's James.

MIME JR. [FRIENDLY]

Would you mind tellin' me what that "R" is on your shirt?

[screams]

No. Of course.

Why, he' wearing our company uniform.

It's that red "R" that stands for Royalty and Romance.

[HAPPY]

Yes, she's right again.

Pretty slick, don't you think?

Slick as a wet road.

Sure know how to make your little Nanny cry now

don't you, Lil James?

Now don't do that.

[CONCERNED]

Your Maw and Paw are goin' to be so proud of what you've done.

Are you saying they're here?

[SURPRISED]

Course not.

They've been travelin' on

a world cruise for months now.

Gee, what a shame.

[DISAPPOINTED]

ASH Excuse me.

I need water for my Pokémon.

BROCK/MAY/MAX/ASH Huh?

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Huh!

- Team Rocket? - Twerps!

Guys, long time no see.

NANNY/POP-POP Huh.

Alright, what're you doin' here?

- Shh. - You watch your step.

There's a nice old man and woman living here

that help injured Pokémon.

Will you give it a rest?

MAX/MAY/BROCK/ASH Huh?

[mumbling]

It's your summer cottage?

That's your Nanny and Pop-Pop?

They took care of you when you were little?

You're telling them you're president of a company

that doesn't exist?

That sums it all up pretty well.

MAX/MAY/BROCK/ASH Whoa.

So, I guess that means you're rich.

Loaded. But, what are you Twerps doing here too?

See, my Munchlax was feeling really sick

and your Nanny and Pop-Pop offered to help us.

Why am I not surprised?

So since we've all ended up here what do you say we call a truce?

MAX/MAY/BROCK/ASH What do you mean "A truce?"

I promise I won't do anything nasty

while we're here as long as you guys

keep it a secret that I'm in Team Rocket.

I couldn't bear to hurt Nanny and Pop-Pop.

I feel the same way too.

After all they've done for Munchlax

it's the least we can do.

- Excuse me, Lil James. - Huh?

Are all of these young people your friends too?

Of course. Best friends.

- He's always chasin' us. - Aah!

[chuckles] Cute, huh?

Always with the humor. Just like a kid, right?

Guess so.

Yep, just like when you were a youngster.

[instrumental music]

NANNY Looks like your Munchlax is feelin' much better.

Thanks to you both.

Feel better, Munchlax?

[RELIEVED]

When it comes to healing Pokémon

Nanny and Pop-Pop are the tops.

Wonder where your secretary and manager went off to.

MAX/MAY/BROCK/ASH Huh?

[screaming]

- Manager? - Secretary?

[whimpering]

[screams] I'll go check.

No sign of them here.

[PANICKED]

Over here.

They're not up there.

[PANICKED]

They wouldn't. Yes, they would.

[DISGUSTED]

[chomping]

MIME JR. [ASTONISHED]

Where are your manners?

That is not your food.

So what else are you supposed to do when you're hungry?

Go and paint the house?

Stop. You two promised me you'd be good.

[ANNOYED]

JESSIE You call this being bad?

- Now what's all the ruckus? - Huh.

[whimpering]

My executive secretary and manager were making sure

I'd be pleased with the food, nothing more.

[chuckles]

You should have told me.

I would've made you one of your favorites.

I know 'em by heart.

Say, I've got an idea.

Why don't you go and show everyone the Pokémon House?

- Now you're talking. - I'll drink to that.

JESSIE 'It's just like I remember.'

Such beauty in its simplicity.

When James was a little boy

he just loved this place to pieces.

POP-POP 'We've got all kinds of Pokémon in here.'

'Spinarak, Aipom.'

'And of course, the Woopers.'

[FRIENDLY]

Wow. I've never seen Wooper like that.

- They're so cute. - I'm impressed.

This places a Pokémon Paradise.

[HURRIED]

JESSIE 'Wow, the Oddish can hustle.'

POP-POP Yep, that Oddish was hurt pretty bad

when we got a hold of it, but we're fine now.

[WORRIED]

Yes, fine for us.

Primo Pokémon for poachin'.

ODDISH [PANICKED]

What was that?

Is something wrong?

Oh, things couldn't be better.

But since we've traveled all this way to your summer cottage

perhaps you could give us a real look around.

- Huh. - Where did you get that?

Oh, this? I'm going to plant a tree.

ODDISH [STRUGGLING]

It's growing already.

An Oddish, wow.

You know, I thought something was tickling my back.

[groaning]

There you go.

ODDISH [RELIEVED]

You promised. No funny stuff.

I can't help it if that Oddish wanted to have funzies with me.

And such a cutie-woot.

[instrumental music]

[FOCUSED]

[WORRIED]

[RELIEVED]/[STARTLED]

Huh.

MAY I was worried about Munchlax.

JAMES Munchlax is asleep.

'I know everything is going to be just fine.'

I sure hope you're right.

Besides, I'll stay here tonight and keep an eye on things.

So, how's your Chimecho doing?

A little better, I think. It's my fault.

I shouldn't have brought Chimecho this far.

I'm sorry.

But don't worry about a thing.

You just get yourself some sleep.

Hmm, I will. Thank you.

Sleep well, Munchlax.

[EXCITED]

Huh? Mime Jr.

[EAGER]

Really? You want to be my nurses aid?

[HAPPY]

You know what?

I think you're awfully sweet.

[dramatic music]

You can keep trouble out of Team Rocket.

But you can't keep Team Rocket out of trouble.

[chuckles]

[dramatic music]

There, there, Chime.

JESSIE 'Sleep, my Lil James. Dream on.'

MEOWTH 'While you get some shuteye, we'll get busy.'

MUNCHLAX [CONTENT]

First we bag Mime Jr. and Munchlax too.

Then the whole Pokémon House crew.

MEOWTH/JESSIE Yeah.

[music continues]

Hey, something's up.

[WORRIED]

[chuckles]

[STARTLED]

[STARTLED]

Huh? Mime Jr., where are you?

And, where's Munchlax?

It's way too late for a midnight snack.

Huh?

Huh? What's that?

We've got in and we did it.

- 'Team Rocket.' - Huh?

Where do you think you're going with those Pokémon?

Prepare for trouble, of course, we're going anywhere we please.

And make it double this stuff is a breeze.

An evil as old as the galaxy.

Sent here to fulfill our destiny.

- With Meowth-- - Okay, time out!

Do I have to remind you, you promised

to behave your bad selves?

Asking us to behave is like asking a baby not to cry.

- And we're babies, alright. - Give me that.

- This instant. - In your dreams.

I worked my tail off trapping them.

And you're proud of that?

[grunting]

MUNCHLAX/ODDISH/WOOPERS/AIPOM [EXCITED]

[screaming]

MUNCHLAX/ODDISH/WOOPERS/AIPOM [HAPPY]

What? They took Munchlax too?

MUNCHLAX [EAGER]

MIME JR. [HAPPY]

How dare you? Have you no shame?

[INDIGNANT]

You prepare for trouble.

And you guys might wanna cover your eyes.

Seviper, let's go.

Phanpy, I choose you.

SEVIPER/PHANPY [APPEARING]

- Seviper, Poison Tail. - Rollout, Phanpy, now.

[POISON TAIL MOVE]

[ROLLOUT MOVE]

[PAINED]

Cacnea, let's go.

CACNEA [APPEARING]/[CONFUSED]

Not them.

Seviper's the object of your affliction now.

[CONFUSED]

You turncoat.

What're you doin' sidin' with the Twerps?

I'm siding with Nanny and Pop-Pop!

Cacnea, use Sandstorm.

[SANDSTORM MOVE]

[screaming]

- Some Sandstorm. - Wrap, Seviper, let's go.

[WRAP MOVE]

Cacnea, use Needle Arm, go.

CACNEA/SEVIPER [NEEDLE ARM MOVE]/[PAINED]

- Now, Twerp, your turn. - You got it.

Phanpy, Hidden Power.

[HIDDEN POWER MOVE]

Cacnea, Pin m*ssile. Go.

[PIN m*ssile MOVE]

[screaming]

[expl*si*n]

There's nothing worse than getting your head

handed to you by a homie.

No, duh.

MEOWTH/JESSIE And we're blasting off again!

You think you know someone. Not.

MIME JR. [ANNOYED]

[dramatic music]

Now, what're you doin' up at all hours of the night?

JAMES Huh, I guess I was reliving my childhood

and playing with all the Pokémon.

[FRIENDLY]

- That sounds great. - Yeah.

Playing with Pokémon's fun, don't you think?

Sure.

It does a heart good to see all these young people here.

But your secretary and manager

sure can't stay in one place for long.

[screaming]

- Ouch. Ouch. - Huh?

Were you takin' care of business?

Aah, a secretary's work is never done.

But we've always got time to drop in.

HOOTHOOT [FOCUSED]

MAY Munchlax's got that famous appetite back

and feels great, thanks to you.

POP-POP Well, we're glad that we could help.

And please be sure to thank your president friend for us.

Yeah, being the head of a company can get pretty rough.

I'll let him know, kids.

We sure do hope everything goes your way

at the Battle Arena, Ash.

Thanks. Take care.

[EXCITED]

Thanks again. Stay well.

- See you later. - Goodbye.

POP-POP You take good care of yourself.

NANNY And take care of each other.

- What do you know? Late again. - What else is new?

'I wonder what he's messin' with this time.'

[dramatic music]

[WEAK]

Uh, Chime.

I'm afraid this baby's gonna have to stay put.

But, Nanny, I've got to get going.

But if we move Chimecho too soon

it could be dangerous.

Of course. I know this is serious.

It's just that, I don't know how to deal with this.

Listen, James. This is a chance.

I, I love my Chimecho.

[HAPPY]

[dramatic music]

♪ You've been with me through thick and thin ♪

♪ You've never let me down ♪

♪ You're always there to lend a hand ♪

♪ When there's no one else around ♪

♪ You have the faith ♪

[James laughs]

♪ When no one else believed you gave me strength ♪

Don't worry. I think Chimecho just needs a little more rest.

[sobbing]

♪ I can't imagine me without you ♪

[CURIOUS]

Huh? Chime.

[MOVED]

♪ Best friends naturally ♪

♪ And if I'm ever afraid... ♪

Chime!

♪ You help me pull through ♪

[WEAK]

♪ Best friends me and you ♪

[sobbing]

♪ You need to go ♪

♪ You're not alone ♪

♪ I'll be back real soon ♪

[WORRIED]

♪ When I'm away ♪

Take care of, Chime. Will you?

Course we will.

Just like one of our own babies.

Let me give you Chimecho's Poké Ball.

♪ I'll always be your... ♪♪

Huh?

[EXERTION]/[EXCITED]

Mime Jr?

NANNY/POP-POP Huh?

What just happened?

It's looking to me like

you just found yourself a good buddy in Mime Jr.

Good buddy?

NANNY 'Mime Jr. has an amazing way'

'of pickin' up on people's emotions'

and could tell you were feelin'

kind of lonely and pretty scared

right about now.

Why don't you take along your new friend?

Huh? Before we go.

'I've got something to tell you both.'

I still can't believe that our Lil James

got all mixed up with that Team Rocket.

NANNY 'Me neither, but he's still the same sweetheart he was'

'when he was just a little boy'

'and it looks like he's found some good friends.'

'Friends that're lookin' after him too.'

'So it really doesn't matter'

'what they call themselves now, does it?'

'After all, he's gonna be who he's gonna be.'

And as long as he's happy, then I am too.

Right.

NARRATOR Although, James knows for now

he must leave his beloved Chimecho

with his Nanny and Pop-Pop

in his heart he brings along the happy little child

they like to call Lil James

along with a brand new friend named Mime Jr.

♪ Yo ♪ ♪ Pokémon Masters ♪

♪ Your heart beats faster ♪

♪ Training for the top 'cause you know you can't stop ♪

♪ Your training kicks ♪ ♪ Pokémon Pow ♪

♪ The power of a master ♪ ♪ All before you will ♪

♪ But don't let it get to your head young Trainer ♪

♪ The road is long and filled with danger ♪

♪ Everyone says they deserve to be number one ♪

♪ But who can top you? ♪ ♪ The answer is none ♪

♪ Because they've never seen an expert like you ♪

♪ One who knows the difference between Mewtwo ♪

♪ Or someone who can tell you the type ♪

♪ Or someone who can tell you which Pokémon's ♪

♪ First you kick it in Kanto ♪

♪ Then you head to Johto ♪♪