06x03 - There's No Place Like Hoenn

[bunniefuu]

Ha ha! Wow! It's Petalburg City!

[EXCITED]

NARRATOR Continuing his quest to be a Pokémon Master

Ash begins his new journey in the Hoenn region.

Today, he heads to Petalburg City.

Home of the first Gym!

Pikachu, our first battle in the Hoenn region is coming up!

[DETERMINED]

- Hey, Ash! - Uh..

Wait up, please!

Do you mind telling me what's the big fat rush?

What do you think?

I've got a big Gym battle down there waiting for me!

Yeah, but can't we slow down?

♪ A kid from Pallet Town with a brand new world to see ♪

♪ Don't know what's ahead but it won't get the best of me ♪

♪ There's so much to learn and battles to be won ♪

♪ I've advanced so far and still there's always more to come ♪

♪ Take a step and I'm on my way ♪

♪ Gonna start all over again ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Pokémon Advanced ♪ ♪ I'm on my way ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Give me just one chance ♪

♪ And the future will decide ♪

♪ If there's a hero buried deep inside ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "There's No Place Like Hoenn."

So, Petalburg Gym's a big deal, huh?

Are you kidding?

If I win in a Gym battle there, I get a badge.

And once I get eight of those badges

I can compete in the Hoenn League!

That sounds great, I guess.

Come on! You wanna compete in the Hoenn League, right?

Uh. Oh, yeah!

- Of course, Ash! - Thought so.

Wonder what the Petalburg Gym Leader's gonna be like.

I'm sure he's a nice guy.

What? May, do you know him?

Me? Well, I don't really know him that well.

The word on the street is he's very kind, and also very strong.

And of course, I hear he's very handsome

and a really great man!

Sounds like you know him pretty well.

Uh, no, I just wish I did.

Hey, I know! Why don't you come with me?

And then we can meet him together!

Well, I really can't.

But why not?

- Well, you see.. - Huh..

I just have to go and take care of a few things first!

- Huh? - Later, Ash!

[SALUTATIONS]

Uh, okay, see ya.

Here we are at the Petalburg Gym!

You ready, Pikachu?

Let's go give it our best shot!

[DETERMINED]

Hello?

I'm Ash! I'm from Palette Town!

I'd like a battle!

Huh?

Is anybody here?

- Hello? - Can you please keep it down?

I'm right in the middle of watching a video

of the Silver Conference!

Oh, I'm sorry, kid.

[CONFUSED]

Wow! It's really you!

That's right. But how do you know me?

You were in the Johto League Silver Conference!

Mm-hmm.

- You lost in the second round! - Huh..

Hold on, your name.. Don't tell me.

- Your name...is Alf! - It's Ash.

[EXASPERATED]

Uh...hey! And that's your Pikachu!

Hi there, Pikachu. My name's Max!

I watched you compete at the Silver Conference live

and then I've been watching the videos I made of it ever since!

- Wow. - Yep.

You lost in the second round.

And then, you got knocked out by Harrison and his Blaziken

and that was it for you!

Do you have to keep talking about the ones I lost?

Besides, I did make it to the victory round, you know.

I know, your battle was totally awesome!

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

MAX That final battle between your Charizard and Blaziken

was really cool!

Both Pokémon just kept taking one attack after another

and kept getting back up!

Alright! Good job, Charizard!

Now, use Flamethrower!

[AGGRESSIVE]/[PAINED]

But I guess Charizard just couldn't handle it.

If you had to do it over again, don't you think

you would have used Charizard's attacks more effectively?

If I'd had been in there, I would have won it!

You've still got a long way to go.

Hold it, kid!

It's one thing to watch it on TV

and another to actually be battling!

So, do I detect some sour grapes?

Uh-uh..

Yup, you've got some nerve coming here

after losing in round two.

I told you, it was the second round

in the Victory Tournament, kid. Don't you get it?

That takes an awesome Trainer!

But you still lost, right?

That's it! I don't want to talk about this anymore, okay?

Get the Gym Leader. That's who I came to see!

- That's me. - Huh?

Oh, yeah! The Petalburg Gym Leader is yours truly!

Ta-da!

- Yeah, sure. - I am!

What? You think I'm not good enough?

Hey, calm down.

Okay, okay, I believe you!

Good. So you wanna battle?

Uh..

So, what are your Gym rules?

According to the official rules of the Petalburg Gym

all battles are three on three.

Three on three?

[thinking] Great, I haven't caught any Pokémon

since I got to the Hoenn region

so Pikachu's it.

So, show your Pokémon!

Wait! Aren't you supposed to show your Pokémon first?

Since I outrank you as Gym Leader

you've got the honor!

No deal, Max! You go first!

No, you go first!

[growling]

Hi, Max, what's going on here?

PIKACHU [CONFUSED]

Uh, hi there, sis!

Your sister?

Well then, who have we here?

Hello!

Wait! Who are you guys?

[chuckles]

Ash, I'd like you to meet my mother and father.

Pleased to meet you. I'm Norman!

And I'm Caroline!

- And this is my little brother! - Yeah, we met.

You see, my dad is the real leader of the Petalburg Gym.

- That's right. - Okay.

That means the Petalburg Gym is where you come from, May?

Why, uh, yes!

We really appreciate you bringing May all the way home!

Oh, sure! But really, I didn't do much of anything at all!

Mom, Dad, this is the guy

who lost in the Silver Conference second round!

I told you before, it was the Championship Tournament!

His name is Alf!

My name is Ash!

Alf, Ash, whatever!

And you're not really the Gym Leader, are you?

Of course I'm not, silly. Can't you see I'm just a kid?

Oh, and by the way, dear, what happened to your bike?

Uh, well, you see, Mom..

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[screams]

My bike's barbequed!

Sorry, May.

[APOLOGETIC]

That's not a big deal, bikes are replaceable!

And walking is better for your health anyway!

Tell me, May, what kind of Pokémon

did you end up getting from Professor Birch anyway?

Oh, yeah, tell us, May!

What did you get?

You'll see.

Torchic! Come on out!

[APPEARING]

[DETERMINED]

What? Why'd you pick that?

If it were me, I definitely would have picked a Treecko.

[PECK MOVE]

Torchic, stop that right now!

I think Torchic's a fine Pokémon to start out with!

And, May, it's cute as a button!

[chuckles] Yyeah!

Man, I just wish that I could have my own Pokémon.

I'd just love to have a Treecko.

[PECK MOVE]

Ow! Get off me!

Ash, why don't you join us for lunch?

You must be starved!

Thanks. I sure am!

May tells me that you've been traveling for a long time!

Oh, yeah. I've been to a lot of places!

That sounds so cool!

I'd love to go to different places, too!

And have you traveled all alone?

Actually, I was traveling around with some of my best friends.

And Pikachu, of course!

Well, that's good, traveling with friends

is always much easier!

Oh, yeah! And it's a lot more fun, too.

I only wish I could go traveling around

with a bunch of my good buddies. That'd be great!

Dad, Ash would like to have a Gym battle with you.

Yeah! Hope that's okay.

Of course, Ash!

So, how many badges have you earned so far?

This will be the first one.

So, you're just getting started!

Yes. What are the Petalburg Gym rules?

I told you already, it's a three on three elimination, remember?

Excuse me, is that really true?

- Yes. - Uh.

But I don't have any other Pokémon besides Pikachu.

What? You've only got one little Pokémon?

No wonder you lost in the second round of the Silver Conference.

Stop! It was the Championship!

But if you were able to compete in the Silver Conference

you must have lots of Pokémon!

I do, but I decided to leave 'em all back in Pallet Town!

You know, you could have them transferred

to the Pokémon Center.

I could, but what I really wanted to do

is start off right from the beginning

and use only those Pokémon

that I capture here, in the Hoenn region!

Hmm. Admirable plan, young man!

Soon as I get more Pokémon, I'll come back!

That's not necessary, since you came all this way

I'll battle you!

Wow! You mean it?

That's nice, Norman.

Of course, it won't be an official Gym battle.

That's okay! I still really appreciate it. Thank you!

Alright, Pikachu, let's go!

[DETERMINED]

He's pretty confident for having only one Pokémon.

Okay, Vigoroth, I choose you!

[DETERMINED]

A Vigoroth?

POKEDEX Vigoroth, the Wild Monkey Pokémon.

Vigoroth is only comfortable going berserk.

Will destroy anything in its path by spinning both arms

and goes more berserk when done.

[SHOCKED]

[AGGRESSIVE]

[SCARED]

Check it out! Dad's Vigoroth is raring to go!

[thinking] I wonder what kind of attacks that Vigoroth's gonna use.

We'll just have to do the best we can.

Now, Pikachu, go!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Vigoroth, use Scratch Attack, now!

[AGGRESSIVE]

Pikachu, dodge it.

[SCRATCH ATTACK MOVE]

[SCARED]

[PAINED]

Pikachu, are you okay, buddy?

[REASSURING]

Do Scratch Attack, one more time!

[SCRATCH MOVE]

Dodge it, again!

[SCRATCH ATTACK MOVE]

[PAINED]

Don't give in, Pikachu. Quick Attack!

[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]

[EXERTION]

[SHOCK]

[SCRATCH ATTACK MOVE]

[PAINED]

Maybe we don't want Pikachu, after all.

Not if we grab that Vigoroth instead.

It's natural nastiness would be a perfect fit for Team Rocket!

Yeah, but if we gave it to the Boss, that would be even better!

And if we gave him both

then that would be even better than that!

JAMES/MEOWTH Yeah!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Pikachu, Thunderbolt Attack, now!

[THUNDERBOLT ATTACK MOVE]

Vigoroth, dodge!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

That was fast!

[EXERTION]

Use Quick Attack!

[QUICK ATTACK MOVE]

[PAINED]

- Vigoroth! - Good job, Pikachu!

I didn't think they had a chance against dad's Vigoroth!

Yeah, Ash is good, huh?

Of course he's good.

He did make it to the Championship Tournament

of the Silver Conference.

- You know? - Yeah.

Alright, Vigoroth, Scratch Attack!

[SCRATCH ATTACK MOVE]

[PAINED]

Time to finish this one up.

[AGGRESSIVE]

[PAINED]

Pikachu!

[PAINED]

[gasping]

Pikachu!

Pikachu! Are you alright?

[REASSURING]

Well, I guess that's that.

That Vigoroth of yours is really powerful, Norman!

There sure are some strong Pokémon in the Hoenn Region.

Right, Pikachu?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[CONFUSED]

[groaning]

What was that?

JESSIE Prepare for trouble from a hole in the wall!

JAMES Make it double, you're in for a brawl.

JESSIE To protect the world from devastation!

JAMES To unite all people within our nation!

JESSIE To denounce the evils of truth and love!

JAMES To extend our reach to the stars above!

- Jessie! - James!

Team Rocket makes a mad dash at the speed of light!

Surrender to these great effects or prepare to fight!

Meowth! That's right!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

- Ah, Team Rocket! - Oh, how sweet!

It's always nice to meet your friends.

Thank you so much for being there for my May.

No, Mother, those are the bad guys!

That's okay, we're not your run-of-the-mill criminals!

We do bad things with panache and style!

We'll rob you, but we'll do it with a smile!

You don't look so stylish.

We're here for your Pokémon!

Go Arbok!

[DETERMINED]

Go, Weezing!

[DETERMINED]

Use Smokescreen!

[SMOKESCREEN MOVE]

[SCARED]

Hold your breath, everyone!

Now, Arbok, give them your Headbutt!

[HEADBUTT MOVE]

[PAINED]

- No, Pikachu! - Vigoroth, let's go!

[EXERTION]

[CONFUSED]

Come on, you should get in there with your Pokémon too, May!

Huh?

Can't you help him out with your Pokémon?

Uh, right. Now, Torchic!

Let's go!

[DETERMINED]

Now what do I do?

Now would be a good time to give it an attack!

Okay, don't rush me!

Let's see now, attack?

[AGGRESSIVE]

[PAINED]

Ah, my little Torchic!

And now, we'll be taking Pikachu and Vigoroth with us!

That's what you think!

Pikachu! Thunderbolt 'em!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

Oh, no! Max, you didn't get hit, did you?

[CONCERN]

Well, it's one thing learning about Pikachu's Thunderbolt

on TV, but a whole other thing to feel it in the flesh!

Wow! Gotta say it's impressive.

Hey, Team Rocket's gone!

Well, my Vigoroth is still here, safe and sound.

[HAPPY]

Yeah, and so is my Pikachu.

[HAPPY]

Hey, May, what's wrong with you?

My Torchic's gone!

ASH/MAX/CAROLINE/NORMAN What?

[gasping]

Just like we said, "Service with a smile!"

'Have a nice day!'

Now what do I do?

I just got that Torchic!

Don't you worry about a thing, May!

I'll get your Torchic back. I promise!

[FOCUSED]

One out of two's not bad.

Alright, so Vigoroth was an elusive catch

but at least we finally got Pikachu.

Now, on with the insulated gloves, and..

Hello, Pikach..

[CONFUSED]

[gasping]

That sure ain't Pikachu.

[STRUGGLING]

It's a Torchic.

[EMBER ATTACK]

This is all wrong!

You're so teensy.

Most definitely not Team Rocket material.

We'd be laughed right out of the Boss's office.

But if we can use this Torchic to go back

and bag Pikachu, then everything will be fine!

MEOWTH/JAMES/JESSIE Yeah!

I doubt they got too far by this time.

Let's split up and look! Caroline, you and I go this way!

You got it!

Knowing my dad, I bet they'll find them!

Your mom and dad are both really great.

Yeah.

If I only had my Noctowl with me

this search thing would be a piece of cake!

Hmm.

They sure didn't leave any tracks behind!

Perhaps, that's because they flew off in a balloon.

Oh, that's right, then it's time to get

the old nogging out of neutral

and come up with a flawless theory!

And with Ash as my right hand man-on-the-scene

we'll solve this in no time!

- Give me a break! - Hmm.

May hit me, I'm telling!

[crying]

- Max, don't cry. - He's just faking it.

Well, sooner or later, that fake crying stuff

was bound to get old.

Stop messing around, Max, what about Torchic?

- Kids! - Huh?

We've located their hot air balloon.

We'll get Torchic back!

- There! - Yep, that's it.

[SAD]

My poor little Torchic!

- Torchic! - Wait, not so fast!

Be careful!

Could be a trap.

- I'm coming. - Me too.

But there might be.. Oh!

Another trap.

[EXASPERATED]

Looks like you fell for it!

Thanks for dropping in!

[laughing]

You guys are through! Go, Bayleef!

Use.. Oh, I forgot. I don't have Bayleef!

[groaning]

Hey!

Are you guys okay?

Not for long! Go, Arbok!

[DETERMINED]

Get Arbok, now!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Quick! Climb out!

So, what's a hole doing here?

[AGGRESSIVE]

[DETERMINED]

[PAINED]

- Hey, Norman, are you two okay? - Yes.

How dare you steal someone else's Pokémon

much less stealing my little girl's first Pokémon!

- Looks like a big bad mad dad! - I ain't scared!

Oh, yeah?

Vigoroth, go!

[DETERMINED]

[SCRATCH ATTACK MOVE]

So, you want to play rough?

Now, Weezing, go!

[DETERMINED]

Okay, Vigoroth, use Scratch Attack!

[SCRATCH ATTACK MOVE]

I'll save you, Torchic!

[UPSET]

Uh, Torchic!

Here you go!

You're welcome, sis, it was nothing!

Thanks, Max, you're the best!

Let's get you out of there, right now. There!

Oh, Torchic, are you okay?

[HAPPY]

You can stop crying, I'm here now!

[WRAP MOVE]

[PAINED]

Ah, Vigoroth, no!

Pikachu! Vigoroth needs help! Let's go!

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

How dare you three do that to my sweet little Torchic!

Torchic, go!

[FOCUSED]

Torchic...Amber!

Uh..

You mean Ember.

Uh, oh, yeah, that's right! Torchic, Ember!

[AFFIRMATIVE]

[EMBER MOVE]

Oh..

It's one thing to see Ember on TV

but another thing to feel it. Uh, I'm impressed again.

- Let's see, what else? - There's Peck.

Hey, that's right, Torchic, use Peck!

Oh, it picked the wrong person to peck!

[HEADBUTT MOVE]

[PAINED]

- Pikachu! - Go, Vigoroth!

Let's finish this up, once and for all!

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

[screaming]

Now, Pikachu, Thunderbolt 'em, let's go!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

Why couldn't we have grabbed that Vigoroth

instead of a tiny Torchic?

From now on, I'll just be happy with whatever we get.

Well, I'd be happy if we'd just get a life!

Team Rocket's blasting off again!

Uh, Torchic, I'm so glad to have you back!

[HAPPY]

May, your Torchic has sure grown awfully fond of you.

I'm so happy for the both of you!

So, this is how a Pokémon Trainer

bonds with their Pokémon.

Is that right, Alf?

Excuse me, the name's Ash!

I guess it's time for you two to get going.

- Do you have everything, May? - Don't worry, Mom.

Since you don't know anything about Pokémon

I should go too!

Hmm. Your brother does know a lot about Pokémon

and he just might be a big help to you!

And a lot less worry for me!

Ash, would it be too much of a bother

if Max traveled along with you and May?

- That's fine! - Ah..

Okay, Pikachu?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Thank you, Ash.

This is gonna be awesome!

I have a little something to give the both of you.

Huh?

A badge case to hold your winning Gym badges!

- Uh.. - Oh.

Oh, thanks a lot, Norman! This is cool!

- Let's go do our best, May! - Yeah, sounds good!

- And, son, this is for you. - Really, for me?

Oh, oh, wow!

- What is it? - A Pokémon Navigator.

I've been wanting one!

With one of those, you'll always know exactly where you are!

ASH/MAY Wow.

And I'll take good care of it!

I suggest that you first travel to the closest Gym from here

and that's located in Rustboro City.

MAY/ASH Okay.

[EXCITED]

Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad.

- Goodbye, kids, take care! - You do your best!

- You got it. - We will, bye!

'Hurry up, you slowpokes.'

- We're coming. - Right behind you.

NARRATOR And now, having been joined by May's little brother, Max

Ash sets his sights on Rustboro City!

♪ Take a step and I'm on my way ♪

♪ Gonna start all over again ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Pokémon Advanced ♪

♪ I'm on my way ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪ ♪ Hero ♪

♪ Give me just one chance ♪

♪ And the future will decide ♪

♪ If there's a hero buried deep inside ♪

♪ I wanna be a hero ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪