06x15 - Gonna Rule the School!

[bunniefuu]

MAY/MAX/BROCK Wow!

- Just look at that! - Awesome.

NARRATOR Our heroes have finally arrived in Rustboro City

but before heading to their Gym battle

they're taking some time to enjoy the view.

Rustboro Gym should be over there.

Hey, guys!

MAY/MAX/BROCK Huh? Ah!

What do you think? Are the sunglasses too much?

Uh, let's see.

[CONFUSED]

Ash, that's not it.

Oh, I can't look.

[laughing]

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

♪ Don't know what's ahead but it will 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 Gonna Rule The School!

ASH 'It was a joke.'

- Hilarious, Ash. - Hey, wait up.

BROCK 'Never been so embarrassed.'

[SCARED]

Huh?

[SCARED]

Look!

[CURIOUS]

Hi there.

[SCARED]

If there's something wrong with you

then maybe we can help, okay?

[UNSURE]

Hey!

[NERVOUS]

Hi, Poliwag.

Hey there. Are you lost, Poliwag? What's that?

- Some kind of symbol? - 'Poliwag.'

- Huh! - Oh, good.

I've been looking all over for you.

[HAPPY]

[laughs]

I was so worried. Did you find it?

Uh, uh-huh.

Well, I just can't thank you enough.

TOMMY Miss Roxanne.

- You found Poliwag, alright. - That's so great.

- Hm. - See, everything's okay.

Except our class trip is ruined

and poor Poliwag is scared completely out of its mind.

- I'm sorry. - Do you have to be so mean?

What do you care?

You know Kenny's afraid of touching Pokémon

so leave him alone.

Alright, that's enough, you two.

TOMMY/ANITA Hm. Fine.

Now, Kenny, I hope that

you have learned something from all of this.

- Yes. - There's no need to be afraid.

And don't be upset either because you tried your hardest.

Okay, class, it's time for us

to head back to the training academy.

GROUP Okay.

Excuse me, what's that?

It's officially known as the Pokémon Trainer's School.

It's an academy right here in town

where students can learn all about the world of Pokémon.

Wow!

These children are students in my beginner's class.

We're here on a field trip

but it's just about time for us to be heading back now.

How cool! I wanna go to that Pokémon Academy too.

[laughing] So can I, May?

I don't know. Why don't we think about it?

Don't forget, we still have our Gym battle comin' up.

Are you here for a battle at the Rustboro Gym?

Yes, and so is May.

Uh, yeah.

Well, that works out just perfectly.

The Rustboro Gym happens to be right next door

to our training academy.

Really?

So why don't you all stop by and visit the school

before you head off to your Gym battle?

Will you give us the tour, Roxanne?

Alright.

But I really wanna get to my Gym battle.

Come on, Ash.

Not good to rush into a battle. That's what they say.

Hm.

So I hear your mom and dad run the Petalburg Gym.

- That right? - Yep.

Actually, I sort of need to get to the Gym as soon as possible.

Oh, but surely you'd like to observe one of our classes?

This classroom has students training to be Pokémon doctors.

- Pokémon doctors? - About my battle?

The beginner's class?

A specialized class training for Pokémon contests.

- This class is for me. - Go, Sneasel!

[APPEARING]

[EXCITED]

Where can I sign up?

- My Gym battle. - The beginner's class?

Typhlosion, Flamethrower, go!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

Feraligatr, Hydro Pump!

[HYDRO PUMP MOVE]

[EXERTION]

Whoa, awesome!

[EXCITED]

And this class specializes in Pokémon battles.

Excuse me, but could we please go

to Miss Roxanne's beginner's class now?

Oh, yes, yes, yes. Of course. This way.

JESSIE Nice view.

Lots of sightseers down there.

You know what that means.

[chuckles] We could open up one of our souvenir stands in a snap.

A tourist trap.

Keepsakes for suckers. We'll be rich, rich, rich!

[AGREEMENT]

Here we are. This is Ms. Roxanne's classroom, Max.

- Ah! - So in conclusion..

...there are many different types

of Pokémon in existence, is that clear?

- Yes, professor. - Professor Oak!

Hey, Ash, and Brock and May, how are you?

- Hi, professor. - Hello.

And you must be Max.

I, um, well, I, uh..

Okay, Max, say hello.

OAK It's fine.

You see, everyone, here at the training academy

we receive lectures from Professor Oak via videophone.

Since you're here, Ash, I'm assuming

you've finished your Gym battle, am I right?

- Uh.. - So who was the victor?

Was it you or Miss Roxanne?

Actually, professor, we haven't had our battle yet.

Wait a minute. You mean you're the Gym Leader?

Yes.

Roxanne is one of the most accomplished students

to ever graduate from this academy.

Her battles were always flawless

and she was quickly promoted to Gym Leader.

Wow, that's pretty cool.

[AMAZED]

Well, thank you, Ash

but I'll be teaching this class until tomorrow night

so would you mind if we put off our Gym battle

until the day after?

No problem.

Good luck to both of you and have a great battle.

ROXANNE/ASH Thanks.

And you kids keep catching those Pokémon.

- Goodbye for now. - Goodbye.

- Wait, professor! - Mm-hmm.

I just wanna say I've read all your books

and watch you on TV and listen to your radio show

and read your papers.

I'm just really, really a big fan of yours!

Well, I'm very honored. Thank you, Max. Bye now.

- Hey, kid. - Huh, yeah?

So if you're really such a big fan of Professor Oak's

why don't you try and answer this one?

What type of attacks are most effective

against Flying Pokémon?

That's easy.

Thunder, Thunderbolt

and other Electric Attacks like those ones.

Okay, what attacks would work

on Pokémon that used to dig to go underground?

Also easy. Earthquake Attack or Magnitude would both work.

Hm, so you do know some stuff about Pokémon. Big deal.

Okay. That's enough of that, Tommy.

Hey, I was just asking.

Tommy, you students are not in this class

to compete with one another but to learn

and grow together as friends.

And it's important to remember our school motto.

Go Forth Together With Me, Friend

and that's what we like to practice.

Why don't you come back again tomorrow, Max?

Join us for a full day

and you'll learn more about our school.

Wow! Really?

Maybe you should try and come with me, May.

It wouldn't hurt you to get a little studying

in before your Gym battle.

Uh, Gym battle.

I gotta find a way out of that.

MAY/MAX/BROCK/ASH 'Wow!'

'There must be hundreds of Poké ba*ls here.'

All of the academy's Pokémon are right here in this vault.

- Can I ask a question? - Of course, Max.

So I thought that Pokémon are trained to obey only one trainer

and nobody else, isn't that right?

Well, usually, they are

but the Pokémon here have been specially trained

so they'll obey anyone at the academy

who choses to battle with them.

So you're saying that they would even do what I told them to do?

I'll answer that question tomorrow.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Hm, hm.

Oh, did you both hear what I just heard?

Ah, Pokémon that will do whatever we want.

It's like the First Bank of Poké ba*ls.

[AGREEMENT]

And it's about to have its first robbery.

The biggest Poké Ball bust there's ever been.

Too bad it ain't a real bank, we're low on dough.

- Here's to the team! - How we love to scheme.

I'm sensing a theme!

ASH 'Ready, Pikachu, go!'

[CONFIDENT]

[IRON TAIL MOVE]

[EXERTION]

[PAINED]

Hey, are you okay, Pikachu?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Your opponents in the Rustboro Gym are gonna be Rock Pokémon.

'So we have to perfect your Iron Tail Attack.'

[EXCITED]

ASH 'One more time, okay?'

[AGREEMENT]

[IRON TAIL MOVE]

ASH 'Alright.'

[indistinct chatter]

Class hasn't even started and Max is already studying.

Hi, there. What book are you reading?

Just a guidebook about Pokémon.

- And you're.. - Anita.

Hi, my name's Max. You're so lucky.

I wish that I lived somewhere like Rustboro City

that had a Pokémon Academy.

Hm, I'm really not as lucky as you think, Max.

Huh, but why not?

Because I don't care about Pokémon.

The only reason I'm here is

because my parents make me attend.

- You're kidding. - And Kenny feels the same way.

He's so afraid of Pokémon, he doesn't wanna touch them.

'But adults say that you should start getting'

'used to 'em when you're still young.'

- But what do they know anyway? - Yeah.

- New kid. - Huh?

Today we'll finish up what we started yesterday.

Tommy. I don't like him. He thinks he knows it all.

But yesterday when you were here

it was my favorite day in class ever.

It was funny watching him get so mad

'cause you were able to answer all his stupid questions.

- Good morning, class. - Good morning, Miss Roxanne.

Welcome. We have a lot to go over today.

[HAPPY]

Give our Pokémon a warm welcome and make sure you're aware

'of how they feel as you interact with them.'

- Hey, Brock, where is May? - Hm, don't know.

[EXERTION]

MAN 'This is the Pokémon Contest Class.'

'As you can see, Pokémon and their Trainers'

'must work as a team.'

Ash, Brock, it would be a real honor for my students

if they could meet all of your Pokémon.

ASH/BROCK Sure.

Taillow, Treecko, go!

[APPEARING]

Forretress, Lotad, come on out!

[APPEARING]

[SLEEPY]

Lotad, you think you could wake up?

[CONFUSED]

[EXCITED]

[laughing]

That's enough.

Now did you know that Ash Ketchum

is a very skilled trainer and was one of the best eight

in the Johto League?

And that Brock here used to be the Gym Leader

of the Pewter City Gym?

So pay attention, you can learn a lot from both of them.

GROUP Okay.

So, Roxanne, how did you know I was Gym Leader?

Well, you know, the Pewter City Gym

is the flagship of all Rock Gyms.

Class, take note how Brock has taken great care

of his Forretress and Lotad.

- They're exceptional. - Well, thank you, professor.

This Lotad of mine is actually a bit of an oddball.

It can use Water g*n Attack.

Wow! Can we see it?

Yep! Lotad, Water g*n Attack!

Uh, ah, huh, uh.

Hey, uh, what's going on?

[WATER g*n ATTACK MOVE]

Looks like your Lotad has a mind of its own, huh, Brock?

- Uh? - Hi.

- Don't be scared. - Huh?

Hey, I just wanna introduce you to my friend Pikachu.

My best friend really.

Your best friend?

Yeah. Pikachu and I do everything together.

[HAPPY]

And Pikachu has the softest, cutest little cheeks.

Would you like to touch them, Kenny?

You'd love that, wouldn't you, Pikachu?

[HAPPY]

Mm. Hm.

Uh-oh.

Whoa!

[SCARED]/[ATTACK]

Watch it!

Max and Kenny, are you both okay?

MAX/KENNY Yes.

Sorry, I accidentally stepped on Poliwag's tail.

Liar! I could tell you did it on purpose.

Did not! Why would I possibly do something like that?

- Mm. - Huh! Hm, loser.

Alright, class, time for a pop quiz!

What! A pop quiz? I think I'd better quit while I'm ahead.

Hm, hm.

Let's begin our Pokémon battle training.

You'll each use one Poké Ball.

You will continue battling until I judge

'one of your Pokémon unable to battle.'

Alright, Max, good luck.

Uh, hey, where have you been, May?

Oh, looking around.

ROXANNE 'Now select your Poké Ball.'

Are the competitors ready to begin?

MAX/TOMMY Yes.

ROXANNE Let's start the match.

Here goes.

[APPEARING]

- Magby. - Now go.

[APPEARING]

A Poliwag.

A Water-type versus Fire-type.

That's good for Max. He'll have the advantage.

But don't think that you've won yet, new kid.

Battle is all about technique.

Hm. It seems like Tommy really knows what he's doing.

Should I start off with Water g*n

or should I try and lower his defense power first?

Max, what are you doin'? Make a move.

While you're thinking, let me know what you think about this.

Magby, Flamethrower!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

Go, Poliwag, Defense Curl!

[DEFENSE CURL MOVE]

[CONFIDENT]

That was smart. He started by raising his defense power.

Magby, Flamethrower!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

Belly Drum, Poliwag!

[BELLY DRUM MOVE]

[CONFIDENT]

Yeah! You got even more attack power now.

Again, Magby!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

Defense Curl!

[DEFENSE CURL MOVE]

[WEAK]

That raised your defense power again.

Max should really try having his Poliwag use an offensive attack.

Maybe I should try Water g*n now?

Nah, maybe later I will.

This match is mine.

Magby, Flamethrower!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

[gasps]

Something terrible has happened!

All of our Poké ba*ls have been stolen!

- What? - They're all gone!

How could that happen?

[laughing]

JESSIE 'Prepare for trouble, we're in a class of our own.'

JAMES 'Make it double or leave well enough alone.'

To protect the world from devastation.

To unite all peoples within our nation.

To denounce the evils of truth and love.

To extend our reach to the stars above.

- Jessie. - James.

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.

Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight.

That's right!

- Team Rocket! - Correct!

JAMES Now answer this. Who has all the Poké ba*ls?

MEOWTH I'll give you a hint.

And we're getting 'em back. Pikachu, Thunderbolt them!

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[taunting]

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[taunting]

[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]

[taunting]

Come on.

Forretress, Tackle Attack now!

[TACKLE ATTACK MOVE]

Seviper, Poison Tail now.

[POISON TAIL MOVE]

[TACKLE ATTACK MOVE]

[gasps]

Wurmple, String Shot, go!

[STRING SHOT MOVE]

Cacnea, Pin m*ssile!

[PIN m*ssile MOVE]

[gasping]

Aw! It looks like your Wurmple might be a weakling.

Let's take a peek at what mine can do.

Wurmple, come out.

[APPEARING]

Oh, no!

Another Wurmple just like yours.

What? Just like yours?

My Wurmple is much, much cuter, aren't you? Yes, kissy, kissy.

[HAPPY]

Aw, you're too cute for this icky battle. Bye-bye.

Poliwag, do you wanna battle with them too?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Poliwag, Belly--

- No! Don't! - Huh?

In this situation, um

it's better to use an offensive attack.

ASH/MAY/BROCK/ROXANNE Huh!

Kenny, that's really great advice.

And, Max, I think that in your last match

you really would've won if you'd just used Water g*n sooner.

Wow! Thanks, Kenny.

[ATTACK]

Go Poliwag, Water g*n!

[WATER g*n MOVE]

[STRUGGLING]

Alright.

Awesome, Poliwag.

Uh, I'm not gonna just stand here and let you steal the show.

Go, Magby, Flamethrower now!

[FLAMETHROWER MOVE]

[PAINED]

Alright.

- Pretty good. - Huh! Hm.

- Let's help, too, Pikachu. - Wait.

Why don't you wait and give the boys a little longer

to see how they do with this battle?

Max, first, you and your Poliwag will go in

and take Team Rocket's attention away from us, okay?

Then, Tommy, you come in with your Magby

and do whatever attack seems right.

MAX/TOMMY Okay.

- Let's do it. - Yeah.

This is better than I'd hoped for.

The boys are finally working together as a team.

And they've come up with a great plan.

What if it gets dangerous?

Don't worry, I'll step in only if necessary.

Go, Poliwag, Water g*n!

[WATER g*n MOVE]

[DETERMINED]

[taunting]

Go, Cacnea, Pin m*ssile!

[PIN m*ssile MOVE]

Poliwag, use Protect!

[PROTECT MOVE]

I've had enough of this! Huh?

[sniffing]

Do you smell something burning?

Yes. And it seems to be getting hot.

JESSIE/JAMES/MEOWTH Hm. Fire!

MEOWTH 'It's a Woimple inferno!'

[ATTACK]

Magby, go!

[DETERMINED]

- Anita, wanna try? - Okay.

Pidgey, Wing Attack, go!

[WING ATTACK MOVE]

- Ow, hot, hot, hot. - Yeow, ouch, yow, yow.

Why don't I take it from here, boys?

MAX/TOMMY Okay.

Geodude, come on out!

[APPEARING]

Rollout Attack!

[ROLLOUT ATTACK MOVE]

Wow, it's quick.

We need to do something.

Someone grab a hose!

[PAINED]

Team Rocket's blasting off again!

WOBBUFFET [AGREEMENT]

[indistinct chatter]

Good job, kids.

[HAPPY]

Kenny, you're not so bad after all.

- And you're a great coach. - Thank you.

Your Magby's Flamethrower was unbelievable.

Yeah, but we only pulled it off

'cause you drew their attention away.

This is so much fun.

I never thought studying Pokémon

could ever be this exciting.

It is, isn't it?

There's so much cool stuff to know. For example..

Well, it looks like now they've all become buddies.

And that's gonna help 'em all to become better Trainers.

Yes, that's true.

Your Geodude is really an awesome Pokémon, Roxanne.

Being somewhat of an expert on Rock-types

let me just say, I'm impressed.

Thank you, Brock.

Better watch out, Ash.

Looks like you're in for quite a battle tomorrow.

Believe me, I know, but that's okay.

The stronger our opponent, the stronger we battle.

Right, Pikachu?

[AGREEMENT]

Sounds like you're both ready.

Maybe I'm the one who should be watching out for you, Ash.

NARRATOR Learning of Roxanne's strength and ability

as the Rustboro Gym Leader, Ash prepares for his first

Hoenn Gym battle as hestrives for the Hoenn League.

♪ 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 ♪♪