09x35 - May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!

[bunniefuu]

There!

- Wow! - Whoa!

MAX It's humongous!

Seeing the Indigo Plateau sure brings back memories.

Sure does, of course, this is the place

where I battled in the Pokémon League way back!

[AMAZED]

But that was then Ash and now it's May's turn!

I think it's so cool that after all this time

it's now the site of the Pokémon Contest Grand Festival!

Me too! And this is a great time for me to win it!

NARRATOR The fire of competition burns brightly

within our favorite Coordinator, as May makes

a downhill beeline for the Indigo Plateau

site of the Pokémon Contest Grand Festival!

The excitement mounts, as the battle for the Ribbon Cup

is about to begin!

♪ Pokémon ♪

♪ It's a battle win or lose ♪

♪ It's the friends you make ♪

♪ It's the road you choose ♪

♪ You 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 hands ♪

♪ Pokémon ♪♪

ASH "May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!"

[HAPPY]

JESSEDIA 'Greetings all you Grand Festival fanatics!'

In just hours, the Indigo Plateau Pokémon Contest

Grand Festival will start its engines!

'With yours truly in the driver's seat'

'as I proudly present the winner's cup!'

And I'm Jessedia!

'This group of Coordinators was gifted enough'

to all amass five Ribbons, by winning various

Kanto area contests and the Indigo Plateau's

'got every last one of them!'

[chuckles]

'Aah, the buzz of Coordinator and Pokémon'

'they're crossing those T's and dotting those I's'

'and it's all show prep for tomorrow's first round!'

And cut! That's a wrap!

[sighs]

[RELIEVED]

Now that's what I call exciting!

I may not agree with your job seeking tactics but you're good!

Thanks loads!

Of course, and thank you!

Keep 'em on the edge of their seats!

Will do!

Man, I need a drink.

Hey, you, go get me some water.

What, the name is James

and I am not your roadie, your rudeness!

So when you're fired for making your star

look like a prune on camera, you won't mind?

Your wish is my command! What took me so long?

Dig it! We're really gonna rake in dough this time!

Aah! Excuse me, but are you implying

that I'm only doing this for money?

- Uh-huh ! - Yeah

Even if I can't compete as a Coordinator

I'm still the belle of the ball at the Grand Festival!

And when that spotlight is shining down on me

it's going to be love at first sight!

[AMAZED]

CAROLINE 'I'm sorry, May, darling!'

'I'd love to be there to cheer you on'

'but I just can't rearrange my schedule!'

- What? - It's okay.

I know you and Dad are really busy.

But I'll be sending you oodles of good vibrations

from right here at home in Hoenn!

Hoo-oo!

It's the thought that counts, I guess.

[CURIOUS]

ASH Don't you worry about a thing.

We'll cheer her to the rafters!

Wonderful! I knew, I could count on you!

ASH/BROCK Right!

Dear, I know you'll be great!

Max, you cheer your sister on too, you promise?

- Sure! - Thanks for calling me, Mom!

Bye for now!

ASH/BROCK/MAY/MAX Huh!

MAN Give me back my hat!

An Aipom!

[CONFUSED]

Hey!

- Hey! - Aah!

[AMUSED]

Hey, you're the same Aipom that stole my hat before, aren't you?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Hey, is that your Aipom?

Huh.

TRAINER B Give us back our hats!

TRAINER C Cut out the Mankey business!

TRAINER GROUP Right away!

Uh, I hear you!

Hey, Aipom, you gotta give 'em back their hats.

[EXERTION]

Aah!

[HAPPY]/[AMUSED]

Huh! Aah!

Hey, cut it out!

What's going on here?

[EXERTION]

[URGING]

My lovely, Nurse Joy are you alright?

I think so.

Stop! You give me back that hat right now!

[URGING]/[PAINED]

[AMUSED]/[EXERTION]

Roselia use Petal Dance!

[PETAL DANCE MOVE]

[SHOCK]

ASH/MAX/BROCK It's Drew!

[CONFUSED]

Slowbro! Use Psychic now!

[PSYCHIC MOVE]

[CONFUSED]

Huh!

Aipom, just chill out! You gotta stop doing this stuff.

[EXERTION]

Huh.

- Nice try, Ash. - Crazy Pokémon.

Thanks for doing that, Drew!

What's going on?

You're all way over the top!

You need to chill out more than that Aipom!

Come on! I'll bet you're just as nervous as I am!

Sorry, May, but I don't do that! Huh?

But you used to! Back in your younger days.

ASH/MAY/MAX Huh?

Wow! Do my eyes deceive, or are you Solidad?

ASH/MAX/MAY Solidad?

Of course, you're the Gym Leader

from back at the Pewter Gym am I right?

That's me! I'm Brock! You remembered!

And you found me right in the middle of my journey

to become the greatest Pokémon breeder in the whole world!

What do you know.

[SHOCKED]

She knows him.

There's a new one.

I haven't seen you since Pewter City!

I sure saw you a lot back then.

ASH/MAY/MAX What a surprise.

Now perhaps destiny has brought us back together

to pick up the pieces of our broken hearts

right where they left off!

I'm sorry, at the moment

I really need to talk to Drew. Maybe later.

- Uh! - She's good!

How did she do that?

Brock didn't have a chance.

[AMAZED]

It's been awhile. How are you?

Fine! Good to see you.

Guess, Brock's not her only friend.

Your Roselia is awesome. A great Petal Dance!

Your Slowbro's Psychic was right on the money too, Solidad!

Really, beautiful as well!

Thank you, Drew.

Nice to see you haven't changed a bit.

You know, I can't wait to see all your Pokémon.

I'm sure they're all awesome!

Later!

Hey, May, she's a tough cookie!

Huh?

- Huh! - You must be, May! I'm Solidad.

I've heard so much about you from Drew.

Oh! You have?

It's so weird. Drew's never mentioned you.

Really, knowing Drew I'm sure he's got

plenty of other things to talk about.

- I guess. - Hey, I know what!

Maybe we could exchange email addresses

and stay in touch while we're on the road!

- Come on! - Aah!

Maybe you should exchange your idea of cool with mine.

He's such a card.

Actually, the first time I met Drew

was at the very first contest he ever entered.

He ended up being my opponent in the final match.

ASH/MAY Ah!

He made it all the way to the final round?

So which one of you two won it?

I managed to win after the time ran out.

I've never fought a more grueling battle.

You know, Drew and his Roselia are just the most amazing team!

ASH/MAY Hm.

'After he lost, I could see tears of sadness'

'in his eyes. Roselia's too!'

- What? - What?

That's not like Drew!

It was his first loss but that just made him work harder.

He's been getting steadily stronger ever since.

'We see each other at contests so often'

'we've been able to stay in close touch!'

Excuse me, I'm sorry. Ah!

Please give this to May for me.

- Uh? - Huh?

BROCK 'Who was that?'

So what do you end up talking about? With Drew?

Not about our performances ever!

He's the type who never listens to anyone else's advice.

So we end up talking about other Coordinators

we might have seen in performance and at some point

he started in on you, you and only you!

- Huh? - See.

I think since he's been watching you grow stronger

in your performances, he's gotten feelings for you.

I think it's because of your abilities

that he's gotten more competitive.

More competitive?

You mean towards me?

Makes sense to me!

When you find one person that you just refuse to lose to

it'll make you really strong!

[AGREEMENT]

Maybe you're right but I still know that I'm not anywhere near

as good as Drew is yet.

Now, stop it, You need to have more confidence

in yourself, May!

You see, if you're going to be one of my rivals

I expect no less of you than that.

Just as you'd expect no less of me, right?

You need to know just how good you really are.

Uh, thanks! Then I'll do just that.

Aah, Max?

Some weird guy in a cape wanted me to give this thing to ya.

Some weird guy? Uh!

- That's a weird rose. - How unusual.

You know, Brock, I'll bet you that was that weird Harley!

Huh! It could be.

I know he won his five Ribbons

so you know he's gonna be here.

Oh, no! Am I ready for this?

LILLIAN 'Good morning'

'all you wonderful contest!'

'Time to witness the love'

'between some very talented Coordinators and their Pokémon!'

The Indigo Plateau Grand Festival

is about to get underway, so let's do it!

Wow! Check out the crowd!

[EXCITED]

Intense!

They're excited alright!

Folks, today we've got a total of Coordinators

putting their reputations on the line!

And the lucky person who comes out on top, gets this!

'This gorgeous Ribbon Cup will tell the world'

its owner is the top Coordinator!

'And we're here to find out who that is!'

'And now it's time to introduce'

'a familiar face to contest fans.'

'The man who is at the heart of these great events.'

'The beloved head of the organizing committee'

'Mr. Contesta!'

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen!

On behalf of all of our busy Coordinators

I welcome you to this monumental event!

Now, please join me in giving a big hand

to all of them for their hard work!

LILLIAN 'And next, the head of the Pokémon Fan Club, Mr. Sukizo!'

Remarkable!

And now somebody we all know and love.

Straight from the Kanto Joy Group

your very own Nurse Joy!

Good morning, people!

It is my wish, that all the Coordinators and spectators

have themselves just a spectacular time!

And now for a special surprise

and a very special guest judge!

It's the emcee for the Hoenn Contests

and my big sister, Vivian! Welcome, sis!

It is my pleasure to be a part of this wonderful Kanto crowd

and I promise to do my best today

as your special guest judge!

Wow! I can't believe it's really her!

- Cool! - Vivian's great!

Please be still my beating heart!

LILLIAN 'It's now time for our preliminary round'

'where all of our contestants have the chance

'to show off their Pokémon's favorite moves!'

'So while we bring our Coordinators'

out onto our two big stages, let's also bring out

three of our fab Nurse Joys!

'They'll be doing the honor of grading'

'all our Pokémon!'

'Now, based on the results of their grades'

'combined with the results from our judges'

'we'll then be reducing the field to an elite group'

'of Coordinators who return tomorrow!'

Wow! That's tough!

Come on, you know May's going to do just fine!

And tonight, I've got a little help!

Your other host is..

Jessedia! Me!

The tension's thick! You can slice it with a knife!

We're about to see exactly

what all these contestants are made of!

The stage is all set. So let's hear it!

CROWD Jessedia! Yay!

What're you doing? I'm the big star!

You're facing the wrong way!

No, I've got it right.

Get over your self!

[ANNOYED]

As you can see you're in good hands

so let's get to round

where the elite, meet and compete!

'So sit back and watch these talented Coordinators'

as they all show off their most brilliant moments!

So let's get busy!

RAPIDASH/GOLDEEN [EXERTION]

Hi! Aah!

Stop acting like you!

You're supposed to be sane!

[AGREEMENT]

VENUSAUR/TROPIUS/REMORAID [EXERTION]

[EXERTION]

[EXERTION]

JIGGLYPUFF/TYROGUE/SALAMENCE [EXERTION]

From Petalburg City.

Please welcome our next contestant, May!

- Hey, May! - Good luck!

ASH/MAX/BROCK Knock them dead!

Combusken! Take the stage!

[READY]

Use Sky Uppercut!

[SKY UPPERCUT MOVE]

May and Combusken are both looking pretty sharp.

I can understand why you're so worried.

Hm.

[EXERTION]

A Sky Uppercut, with wings!

'Just when we thought we'd see a Fire type move.'

May shows us a Fighting type!

The mark of a true champion!

That was awesome!

May's got it turned up!

That's gonna give her a ton of points!

Let's move on with our next entrant from Pewter City.

- Solidad! - Now, Lapras!

Let's go!

[READY]

- Lapras, what do you know. - Huh!

Those two've been partners for a long, long time.

I'm sure her Lapras is super high

powered at this point!

[EXERTION]

Now use Sheer Cold!

[SHEER COLD MOVE]

Why it's ice artwork!

A mesmerizing mound of magnificent Pokémon moves!

'Lapras appeal is stuck on stupendous!'

- Wow! - Solidad. What a pro!

Hey, you're not saying she's better than you?

I'm just giving credit where credit is due and that's true!

- Yeah? I wonder. - Hm?

I heard you cried after Solidad beat you, that true?

Well, if that's psychological warfare

you're trying on me it won't do a thing!

Don't be silly, it just didn't sound

something like the Drew I've come to know

would do that's all!

Well, to tell the truth

I was just a bundle of nerves back then.

LILLIAN 'And now our next contestant'

'from LaRousse City, it's Drew!'

Okay, Masquerain, let's hit it!

[APPEARING]/[READY]

Silver Wind!

[SILVER WIND MOVE]

Awesome!

A little bland, don't you think?

You think so?

On a sunny stage like this

anyone would wanna put on a flashy outfit.

But Drew wants to win based on his Pokémon's moves alone.

- Typical stubborn minded move. - Hm.

It's time for our next contestant!

Uh, from Slateport City Harley's here.

Peekaboo!

It's your favorite naughty Coordinator. Me!

What? What is that guy thinking?

[CONFUSED]

So it was Harley with that rose!

He'll do anything!

If I didn't know better I'd say

Harley's got a huge crush on my sister.

- Huh? - Huh?

- So arrogant. - Takes one to know one.

Looks like the Twerpette's been put in charge of wardrobe!

I could just die!

Isn't it just like my old buddy Harley

to come up with a cute stunt like that?

You're saying Harley is your old buddy?

Yup. He's one of a kind!

- I really like him. - Uh!

- He always keeps it fresh. - Huh!

Banette, dollface! Time to shine, hon!

[READY]

Will-O-Wisp!

[WILL-O-WISP MOVE]

You're just the cutest thing!

Cute? The word is gross.

Spotlight stealer.

Okay, all entrants have completed their first rounds!

Now it's time to hear what our judges are thinking!

A memorable first round!

Every Coordinator did a great job

in finding just the right way

to show off their Pokémon!

Just what the Grand Festival deserves!

True! Remarkable!

There was an amazing communication between

all the Coordinators and their Pokémon.

And they all had such a great time performing as well.

I just loved it!

Wow! Just wonderful!

With all the Pokémon shining brightly

and looking absolutely stunning.

I'm so glad I was asked to come to Kanto and see all this!

And thank you judges for all your warm comments!

Now, the contestants who received the highest scores

and will move on to tomorrow's next round are on screen!

- I'm in! - The battle's just starting.

- Get ready! - Right!

When all semi-finalists are on that stage tomorrow.

I'm sure you're all going to give us some amazing

performances and believe me we can hardly wait!

Great job today, everyone and good luck tomorrow!

MAY 'Here! Eat up!'

[CONTENT]

And thanks to you we get to compete tomorrow as well!

You did great, May, and now round ones behind you!

Yeah, you're on a roll!

And you've just gotta keep on rolling!

Thanks! I plan to!

Tomorrow is going to be a great day!

Huh!

I hope I go up against you in the second round.

I hope so too.

Your Lapras looked just so beautiful and graceful today.

- 'Yoo-hoo, May?' - Huh!

My cute little ginger bread cookie!

It's Harley!

ASH/BROCK/MAX Help!

Call me Mayley, honey!

Why are you dressed up like me?

Oh, come on, hon! Couldn't you be flattered?

It would make Harley-poo so happy!

Not right now, I have a headache.

You think you've got a headache now?

Girl, just wait until I win!

- You! Oh, Drew! - Huh?

That means you're gonna lose too. Mwah.

Hm.

Oh, Drew.

Man, this is gonna be so much fun!

[AGREEMENT]

[AMUSED]

- Huh! - Not you again! Come back!

- What a character - Stop, Aipom! Come back here.

BROCK Talk about trying to attract some attention.

[EXERTION]

LILLIAN 'Sounds like you're all rested and ready to rock!'

So prepare yourselves to become happily exhausted

just one more time!

The final selection begins!

So let's head on to the first round stage!

Our lead off contestant is the young gentleman

from LaRousse City, Drew!

Now, Absol, let's go!

[READY]

That's Drew's newest Pokémon!

NARRATOR It's the Indigo Plateau Grand Festival's second round!

And with that beautiful cup waiting tantalizingly

for the big winner, will that winner be in fact our May?

♪ Yo Pokémon Masters your heart beats faster

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

♪ Your training kicks now Pokémon Pow wow ♪

♪ The power of a Master all before you will bow ♪

♪ 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 and Mew ♪

♪ Or someone who can tell you the type Pikachu ♪

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

♪ First you kick it in Kanto ♪

♪ Then you head to Johto ♪♪