List of story events (Masters)/Script (2020)

Story Event - The Strongest There Is

• Intro

Name	Text
Steven	You look like you've been working hard on your battling skills. I should go do some training, or you might pass me up.

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Steven	Believe in your own strength.
Steven	If you continue to train hard, one day you could be a Champion, too... I believe in you.

• The Strength of a Champion

Name	Text
(Barry and the player training at the Mountain)
Barry	Now's our chance! Go! Attack!: Wha—?! Defend!: Hah! An opening! Man, the timing of that last move was perfect! That was so awesome! Let's take a quick break and then go for another round!
(Steven and Wallace appear in the distance, then leave)
Barry	Huh? Isn't that Steven? And...Wallace? What was that all about?! What do you think a Champion like Steven is doing all the way up here? Wait! Maybe he and Wallace are... Nah! Maybe they're training.: You're so smart! Why didn't I think of that? They must be doing some kinda super-secret training together! Maybe they're collecting stones.: Pssh! Who cares about collecting dumb rocks? They're probably doing some kinda super-secret training together! Come on! Let's go follow 'em! If they ARE doing a secret training session, we can see if they'll let us join in, too!
(Transition to Barry and the player by a cave opening)
Barry	Gee, it's kinda hard to see in here...<player>, can you come and—
???	What do you think you're doing here, hm?
Barry	WAHHH!!
(Steven and Wallace appear)
Steven	Goodness. I didn't think I was that scary. Are you going to tell Wallace and me why you were following us?
Barry	Yeah... Guess that was pretty rude, huh? We were actually just trying to investigate—
Steven	Your secret training techniques!: Our secret training techniques, huh?
Wallace	The secrets to your strength!: The secrets to our strength, huh? It seems word of your strength has spread far and wide, Steven. Though I'd expect nothing less from the Champion of the Hoenn League. If there is some secret to your success, I'd be keen to hear it as well.
Steven	Well, I'm not trying to hide anything in particular. If you follow me, I may be able to teach you a thing or two.
Wallace	My, my, how magnanimous of you.
Barry	See, <player>! I told you we'd get to learn from a Champion today if we followed them!
Steven	Before we get to that, I need you to understand something... Learning from others is great, of course, but discovering things on your own is also a key part of Pokémon battling.
Wallace	It looks like there are some other Trainers in the area. Why don't we try battling a few of them as we hike up the trail?
Barry	OK! Let's show these big shots what we can do, <player>!

• What's the Secret?

Name	Text
Barry	Wha—?! How are those two not tired after all this hiking and battling?!
Wallace	Well, just look at the gorgeous view we have up here! I can see for miles!
Steven	A beautiful hike like this certainly brings back memories of home, don't you think, Wallace?
Wallace	I suppose so. I mean, Sootopolis City is—
Steven	Hey, check out this stone!
Wallace	Tsk... Typical Steven. Why pay attention to your good friend Wallace when there are stones to find...
Barry	H-how... We just hiked up the same trail and fought the same battles...but they look like they just took a nice walk in the park! What makes them so different from us? Maybe they're born with it... Maybe it's the pretty scenery.: Hmm... It IS kinda nice up here, but I think this is something else. What if it has something to do with the stones? Maybe it's the stones.: Whoa! Yeah! You're so smart! It's gotta have something to do with the stones! If that's the case, we should go collect some stones, too! I'll take the stone on the right.: Nice! The stone you picked is kinda cute, huh? It's all smooth and round. I'll take the stone on the left.: Nice! The stone you picked looks kinda tough, huh? It's all sharp and pointy. Check out this huge monster stone I picked up! Hmm... It's actually kinda normal looking, huh? On second thought, it's probably not very rare...
???	Hey, kid! Hand over that stone if y'know what's good for ya!
(Team Break appears)
Barry	What?! Where the heck did you guys come from?! We found these stones ourselves! They're ours—finders keepers!
Masked Man	You wanna play hardball, kid? All right. That's fine. We can do this the tough way!
Wallace	Tsk... That entrance of yours was tragically cliché, gentlemen. Not to mention dull.
Masked Man	Whoa, hold up... Ain't you that one Gym Leader from Hoenn? Wh-whatever... We ain't gonna let a measly Gym Leader stop us from—
Steven	I think it's time for you to leave. Don't you?
Masked Man	Th-th-they got the Hoenn CHAMPION, too?! Uhh... Er...
Steven	Well, what will it be, boys? If you insist on robbing my friends, you'll have to get through me first. I can take you all on at once, if you like.
Masked Man	Y-you sure talk a big game! Better watch out—we'll be back for you!
Barry	Whoa! That was so cool! All you had to do was look at those bullies, and they were running away like babies!
Steven	Well, now that that's out of the way... That stone that you two picked up is actually—
Masked Man	Hahaha! Told you we'd be back for you! And this time, we brought a few buddies along for the ride!
(Team Break reappears with reinforcements)
Masked Man	We've got you so outnumbered, yo! Hope you like gettin' pounded to dust!
Wallace	Hm. Dust, he says... What do you think, Champion?
Steven	*sigh* The stone will have to wait. I have some ruffians to take care of first.

• Cracking the Mystery

Name	Text
(Wallace and Steven battle and defeat Team Break)
Wallace	There are more of them than I thought. This may take a bit longer... Wait... Did you already defeat the rest of them?!
Steven	These grunts aren't much of a challenge. Come on, Wallace. Let's take care of these last few stragglers.
Barry	Man, are you seeing what I'm seeing?! Steven and Wallace as a combo are just way too good!
???	He's incredible, isn't he? Even more than the rumors make him out to be.
(Grant appears)
Barry	Eeek! What in the—Grant?! What's going on? You nearly scared me half to death!
Grant	I'm sorry if I startled you... I couldn't help but be impressed. Look at Steven... He doesn't waste a single movement with his commands, and Metagross matches him at every beat. I feel like only a Champion could be that perfectly in sync with their Pokémon.
Steven	Oh? I'm sorry, I don't believe we've met.
Grant	Ah, my apologies. I'm Grant, the Gym Leader of Cyllage City in the Kalos region. I was just doing some rock-climbing on the cliffs over there when I spotted you all training. When I heard the commotion, I decided to head this way to see if anything was wrong. I didn't expect to see such an expert display...
Wallace	Well, one must come to expect this level of mastery when Steven is around. He was particularly merciless back there, too... Perhaps it's because his opponents were trying to steal stones. Steven can be quite sensitive when it comes to stones. Cross him, and he turns into an entirely different person! It seems you all lucked out today! Not everyone gets the chance to witness the sheer power of Steven and his Metagross. Speaking of which, I trust your stone came out of this fiasco safe and sound, Barry?
Barry	Snap, I almost forgot! I've got it right here. I wonder why those thugs were trying to steal it in the first place. It looks pretty ordinary to me.
Steven	Can I borrow it for a moment, Barry? I think you may be surprised...
Barry	What? Whoa! Are you serious?! Look how pretty it is!
Steven	This stone may look ordinary on the outside, but it's actually quite rare. It's called a geode. Those are crystals on the inside. It takes years and years for the crystals to form into something beautiful like this. They must have brought in rock and soil from other regions when they were building up these mountains. Pasio's origins as an artificial island come with all sorts of surprises, it seems. I never thought I'd find a geode like this here. It's really incredible, if you think about it.
Barry	Whoaaa! That's so cool! I've never even seen a stone like this before!
Wallace	Well, the largest ones can fetch a good price in the shop, but I doubt those ruffians understand the true beauty and value of these stones.
Steven	Do you have any stones like this already, Steven?: I do, in fact. I have quite a variety of rare geodes in my personal collection. Do you want this stone, too?: Oh, no. That one is for you to keep! I actually have quite a variety of rare geodes in my personal collection. If you're curious, you can always stop by and see the collection yourself.
Grant	Pardon me, but... Um, Steven? Would it be all right if I challenge you to a Pokémon battle? I've been hoping for an opportunity like this since I first heard the rumors about you. It's something I've looked forward to for a long time. What do you say?
Steven	Of course! Challenge accepted. How are you feeling, Wallace?
Wallace	To be honest, a break would be nice. Barry, <player>, this one is all yours.
Barry	All right! Let's do this!
Steven	You've actually got me curious about something, Grant.
Grant	Really? What is it?
Steven	Let's save that for after the battle, shall we?

• The Real Secret

Name	Text
Grant	Whew... Defeating the Champion is a wall that I am unable to surmount.
Barry	Aw, man! That was the rockiest battle I've been through in a long time!
Grant	You were really strong!: That's my line! Your teamwork was amazing. Truly a sight to behold! Bet we could beat you again!: Well, I won't let you win so easily next time. I'm going to continue to reach for the top—it will be me who triumphs when we meet again. That reminds me... You mentioned you were curious about something earlier, Steven?
Steven	Yes. I wanted to ask you about the stones you use in your hair.
Wallace	You know, I've actually been curious about the very same thing! Are those stones part of your fashion, or...?
Grant	They are! I've always thought they fit well with my style. There's no special meaning behind them or anything, though.
Steven	Curious... But even if that's the case, your placement of the stones and choice of color are brilliant! You may not put much thought into it, but you've clearly breathed life into those stones.
Wallace	Oh, I agree completely! It's a wondrous hairstyle. Nothing short of beautiful! With your fashion sense, you and your Pokémon could easily take first place in a beauty contest!
Barry	Oho! I knew it! The secret's in the stones, <player>! Grant was super strong, too, right? I mean, he's a Gym Leader! I'm right, aren't I? The secret to your strength has to do with your stones, right?
Steven	I do have a thing for stones. You're right about that much. But it goes deeper than that. I travel the world in search of interesting stones, but so much happens along the journey before I ever find a single one. I get to encounter all sorts of people and Pokémon along the way, as well as experience the beauty of nature. My love for stones is reflected in all of those things. So if there really is a secret key to my strength... I'd say it's having something I'm passionate about and appreciating all of the experiences I have as I follow my passion.
Wallace	Was meeting me one of those experiences, hm?
Steven	Of course it was. Building a friendship with someone as bright and encouraging as you has been a big part of my journey. Everyone knows that I have plenty of strength on my own in a battle. But when I have a friend battling at my side, I can be even stronger than that.
Grant	I think we share a lot of things in common. You're as passionate about stones as you are about Pokémon battling, and it's the same way with me and sports. My love for sports is like a driving force that keeps me moving forward... and the experience I gain along the way is something I can use in my battles, too.
Wallace	So, essentially...the journey that comes with collecting stones and the experience gained from playing sports influence the way you two battle.
Barry	That! Yes! I finally get it! The secret to being strong is having something you love! For me, maybe that's Pokémon! Do you think my love for Pokémon can make me a super-awesome Trainer in the future, too?!
Steven	I think so. Both of you have kept up with us fairly well as we've battled our way up this mountain. And you were definitely on the right track in that tussle with the masked thugs earlier, as well as in our battle with Grant just now. If Pokémon battling is already something that you love, I'm sure you're well on your way to becoming great Trainers someday. So keep following your passions, all right? Once you're confident in your strength, you should come challenge me in Hoenn. After all, when it comes down to it... I'm just the strongest there is right now.

Story Event - Shining Star

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Elesa	I can't wait to see how the stage turns out.
Elesa	I absolutely live for the butterflies I get in my stomach right before a fashion show. I hope you get to experience the euphoria of stepping out onto a catwalk someday, too. There's nothing like it!

• A Personal Invitation

Name	Text
Elesa	Guess what, <player>? Pasio's getting a fashion show organized by yours truly! You should come check it out.

• Part 1: A Surprise Opening Act

Name	Text
(Arena)
Pokémon Ranger	Can you believe that the famous supermodel Elesa is putting on a fashion show right here on Pasio?!
Scientist	According to my sources, she's so popular in Unova that tickets to her shows sell out instantly!
Preschooler	Yaaay! I'm so excited!
Scientist	Rumor has it there's a Pasio photo shoot in the works as well... Gyaaah! What I wouldn't give to be a Cutiefly on the wall during Elesa's photo shoot!
Street Thug	Guess you better hover around town for the next few days then, Doc. Or the Pokémon Center. Maybe you'll get lucky and bump into her! Who knows? If you're in the right place at the right time, you could ask her for a selfie, dude! That'd be sick.
Scientist	Y-yes, sick! Sick, indeed! As in the mere thought of bothering Elesa with such a request makes me ill...
Marley	So popular...
Skyla	Elesa's actually a close friend of mine! She's a super-tough Gym Leader, but she also does a ton of modeling work! Ever since she came to Pasio, we've been hanging out and chatting a lot.
Marley	Elesa sounds so cool... I wonder if she would want to chat with me, too...
Skyla	I'm sure she would! And she's more than just cool. She has a really quirky sense of humor, too!
Marley	Quirky?
Skyla	Yeah! Like, when I saw her the other day...
(Flashback)
Elesa	Throw that misbehaving Klink in the clink! Cofagrigus is so cool! Don't you *cough* agree, Gus?
(Flashback ends)
Skyla	That's what she said to me! Quirky, right?
Marley	Are those...puns?
Skyla	*giggle* Elesa likes to call them jokes, but they really are just bad puns, aren't they?
Marley	Hehe... Maybe she'll be easier to talk to than I thought...
???	Oh, Skyla! Retelling my jokes again, huh?
(Elesa appears)
Elesa	And who's this new face? I hope my friend hasn't been making a Muk-ery of me!
Marley	Hehe... Muk-ery.
Elesa	*giggle* I've got a Magne-ton more where that came from. So, what's your name, sweetie?
Marley	Oh, I'm...Marley. I'm a Pokémon Trainer.
Elesa	Well, thanks for coming to see my show, Marley. I hope you enjoy the glitter and glam! Have a dazzling time! You too, <player>!
Skyla	Huh? What's all the commotion about? Wait a sec... Oh no! Look!
Elesa	Is that Team Break?!
(Team Break appears)
Masked Man	Testing... Testing one, two, three! Is this mic working? All right! Listen up, everybody! This show's officially been hijacked by yours truly! If you want the stage back, you gotta give us your sygna suits, too! Hand ‘em over!
Elesa	But my sygna suit is one of a kind... It was designed to be a symbol of my bond with Rotom. Even if I gave it to you—which I won't—it's not something just anyone can wear. You could never pull it off! <player>, Skyla, Marley! Could you lend me a hand? It's time to show these Team Break fashion victims how to make a battlefield sparkle!

• Part 2: A Dramatic Intro

Name	Text
Skyla	Wha—?! They just keep on coming!
Marley	There's...no end to them...
Elesa	It's almost time for the show to start. Let's deal with them quickly!: I suppose we could... But I was thinking... What if we go ahead and start the show now? Why not just start the show?: Haha! I was just thinking the same thing. Come on—let's do it! Let's start the show! Skyla, would you mind giving me a hand?
Skyla	Not at all! With Swanna here, the stage is just a swoop away!
Elesa	Thanks for your patience, everybody!
(Elesa appears in her sygna suit)
Pokémon Ranger	No way! Is that a brand-new, never-before-seen outfit that Elesa's wearing?!
Scientist	Oh my! This new look doesn't appear in my database at all! I believe your hypothesis may indeed be correct!
Elesa	You may have noticed that I'm wearing a new design today. But it's not just any ordinary outfit! Its designer crafted it specifically for me so that I can shine brighter than ever before here on Pasio... It's my very own sygna suit! So thanks for coming, everyone! I hope you're as excited as I am about the debut of my all-new look today! And with that, let's start the show!
Masked Man	Wha—? When did she do a costume change?!
Masked Woman	Oh my gosh! Elesa, you look so GORGEOUS in that sygna suit!
Masked Man	Hey, whose side are you on?!
Masked Woman	Elesa! I'm your biggest fan!
Elesa	Costume changes are essential to a good fashion show. The same can be said of Pokémon battles! The stage is my battlefield, and you've decided to step into the spotlight today. I hope you haven't gotten cold feet.
Masked Man	Huh? Why should I battle—
Masked Woman	Of course not! I'd love to battle with you!
Masked Man	Again, whose side are you on here, huh?!
Elesa	Perfect! All right, then...
Skyla	Let's take back the stage!: Yeah, it's time to battle! Let's have some fun!
Elesa	It's show time!: Right! It's time to battle! What do you say we get this show started?

• Part 3: A Head-Spinning Twist

Name	Text
Masked Man	How? How are you that strong?! And look what you did to my teammate...
Masked Woman	Ahh... I can't help but be dazzled by Elesa's brilliance...
Masked Man	Seriously! What did you do to her? Ergh... Fine then! I'll retreat for now! But I'm gonna remember this!
(Team Break leaves)
Elesa	Oh, totally! I mean, there's no way you could forget the fashion show where I made my sygna suit debut with Rotom!
Marley	Um, I don't think that's quite what he meant...
Skyla	Woo-hoo! We did it! Good riddance, Team Break! Wait a sec... What's that?
Skyla	What's what?: That giant arrow that just appeared on the sign over there... Is that your Rotom, Elesa? What now?!: A giant arrow just appeared on that sign over there... Is that your Rotom, Elesa?
Elesa	Yeah, I think so! I wonder what it's doing.
Marley	It looks like the arrow might be pointing down at something...
Skyla	Oh! You're right! Look, there's another Team Break goon right where it's pointing!
(Blaine and Will appear in the crowd)
???	A Team Break what, you say?! You've got it all wrong! I'm not a member of that loathsome crew!
Skyla	What's that mask for then, huh? Admit it! You're a member of Team Break, aren't you!
Elesa	Wait, I think I know that mask... *giggle* I see we have a surprise visitor today! You'll be a tough opponent to beat, but the show's just getting started, after all... And there are so many people watching us. Getting to test out my brand-new sygna suit in a Pokémon battle against you would be a thrill! It'd definitely be a crowd pleaser!
???	Perhaps, but as I said before, I'm not a member of— Let's turn this show up to 11!/Let's do it for the audience!: Wha—?! O...K... I think I see what you're trying to do. All right, then. I hope you're prepared for the power I'm about to bring to this stage! How about some applause, people? It's show time!
Marley	Hang on a minute... Isn't that Will...of the Indigo Elite Four?

• Part 4: A Genuine Supermodel

Name	Text
Will	Marvelous... You're far more skilled than I gave you credit for. Clad in a sygna suit, a Gym Leader from Unova managed to unleash a power greater than my own.
Skyla	For a Team Break member, you weren't so bad yourself!
Will	I had complete confidence in my ability to win... But this time, I failed. However, as I've already pointed out, I'm in no way, shape, or form connected to Team Break. I'm—
Marley	Will, right? Of Elite Four fame?
Will	Correct! My name is Will, and I do happen to be a member of the Indigo Elite Four, as a matter of fact. I've traveled all over the world on a journey to strengthen my Psychic-type Pokémon. We train to be the best of the best. Since coming to Pasio, I've been mistaken for a member of Team Break more times than I care to count, and I've been challenged just as many. Allow me to set the record straight here and now. I'm NOT with Team Break! Do you see the exquisite curves of this mask? How could such an elegant design as this be mistaken for what those crude bullies wear?!
Elesa	Point taken... You know, I'd heard about an Indigo Elite Four member who conceals his face. When I saw your mask and realized you were him, I almost hesitated... The idea of going up against someone so strong made me nervous. But I wanted to test out my strength—to see how brightly I could shine dressed in my new look with Rotom. In the end, we came out victorious... But you're seriously powerful. Your fashion sense and battle prowess are so on point.
Will	You decided to challenge me in the hopes that a battle would make your show a success, and <player> backed you up. I knew that the battle had to be exciting, so as your opponent, I made sure to funnel every ounce of strength I had into the battle... But I was defeated by the pure confidence that sparkled all around you in your sygna suit... You completely annihilated me!
Elesa	Thanks, Will. That praise means a lot coming from someone like you.
Skyla	*giggle* I guess that settles it then! Case closed!
Elesa	Not so fast, Skyla. The show's not over yet. We're just getting started!
Marley	Hm? What do you mean?
Elesa	Skyla, Marley, Will, <player>... Will you stay with me until the very end of the show? I need your strength.
Will	Are you seeking another Pokémon battle?
Elesa	No, no! I want you and your Pokémon to help me build a really beautiful stage!
Will	Oh, it's Xatu's and my help you require. I see... That should be no problem at all.
Skyla	You can leave the catwalk to Swanna and me!
Marley	Arcanine, let's help Elesa carry her set pieces. ... ... ...
Elesa	Would you mind lending us a hand, too, <player>? Sure thing!/You can count on me!: Thank you so much! I owe you one! All right, then. Time to return from intermission and continue on with the show! Come on! Let's give this audience the most dazzling fashion show they've ever seen!

• A Designer Debut

Name	Text
(Town)
Elesa	Hey, Skyla, can I ask you a favor?
Skyla	Sure, what's up?
Elesa	Well, we've been through a lot ever since we arrived on Pasio, right? And we keep meeting new sync pairs in battles, right? So of course, we need a good way to break the ice with them. To help out with that, I've been cooking up some good ideas! Ideas for some awesome jokes, that is! And I wanted to test them out on you first! I'm sure these'll make your head spin!
Skyla	Uh...sure.
Elesa	OK, here goes. Have you heard that Trainers who use Hypno are hip? No? If your Cubone hasn't evolved yet, there's always to-Marowak! Have you heard that Haxorus have a secret Evolution? They evolve when they try to lift something too heavy and become Baxorus!
Skyla	Pfft! Ahahaha! Haxorus evolves into...Back-sore-us...
Elesa	I did it! I made you laugh!
Skyla	But those aren't really jokes, are they? They're puns. And besides, those might be a little too, uh...highbrow for normal people. It might go right over their heads.
Elesa	Hmm...you think so? Then I guess you're the only one I can tell these masterpieces to.
Skyla	Yeah! (I bet she did her best to think those up...) (But that's what makes Elesa so great! I love how she gives her all in everything she does!)

• Quiz Off, Quiz On!

Name	Text
(Arena)
Blaine	Hah! I'm absolutely stumped! Let's see... This is a quiz that a world-famous model thought up. The answer must have some artistic angle to it... Think, Blaine! Think! Who's the biggest copycat? Hmm...
Elesa	Hee hee. Time's up. The answer is Flannery!
Blaine	Flannery? The Gym Leader? Wha—? Why?
Elesa	Well, that's because... imitation is the sincerest form of Flannery!
Blaine	... ... ... That was more of a pun than a quiz, though... I'll admit that it took a bit of inspiration, but... Hah! No! I refuse to call that a quiz! I'll show you what quizzes are all about!
Elesa	All right, then it's your turn, Blaine! Hit me with your best shot! Let the quiz-off continue!

• All for the Fans

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Trinnia	Oh wow... Elesa's show was sooo amazing!
Elesa	Oh, why thank you!
Trinnia	E-E-Elesa! Wh-what are you doing here?
Elesa	I'm just running an errand. Are you still open?
Trinnia	Oh, yes we are! Um... Would it be OK to ask you for an autograph?
Elesa	An autograph? Of course.
Trinnia	Thank you so much! C-can I also get a picture with you?
Elesa	Sure! How about we pose like this?
Trinnia	Oh, this is so great! Perfect! Thank you so much!
Elesa	I should be thanking you. I can only do what I do thanks to fans like you, after all. Well, I should get going.
Trinnia	Thank you for coming! I'm looking forward to your next show!
Elesa	... ... ... I completely forgot to buy what I needed! I gotta hurry back! Oh no... She closed shop...

• Rotom's Tricks

Name	Text
(Town)
Elesa	Hm? Is something the matter?
Gardenia	Oh, Elesa! Great show today! By the way, I think this vending machine might be broken. I just tried to buy some water, but it's not working...
Elesa	Oh, that's not good. Say, Rotom. Do you think you can fix it?
Gardenia	Wah! Is that a G-G-Ghost type? I'm not good with scary stuff... Ah! It disappeared into the vending machine!
Elesa	Yup! Rotom can enter machines and manipulate them from within. I sure hope it can fix it...
Gardenia	Oh wow, look at how much it's moving! That's pretty impressive. After seeing how hard Rotom's working, I feel like I might have misjudged Ghost-type Pokémon.
Elesa	That was fast, Rotom. Were you able to fix the vending machine?
Gardenia	It's working again! See? The buttons are lit up! Um, thanks, Rotom... Sorry I was scared of you.
Elesa	It looks like Rotom's trying to tell you not to worry about it. I'm proud of you for behaving, Rotom! I expected you to pull one of your usual pranks.
Gardenia	Yeah, thanks a lot! Now I can get some water... Youch, that's hot! Huh, what happened? This water's piping hot!
Elesa	I guess I spoke too soon...

• Best Buddiezzz

Name	Text
(Town)
Elesa	Thanks for going shopping with me, <player>. Why don't we head back? Hm? What's wrong, Rotom? It must have gone and hid in a machine again. Is it trying to play hide-and-seek now? I guess it's having so much fun outside that it doesn't want to go back yet. Finding Rotom might take a while. Why don't we chat while we look for it? Tell me about Rotom!: Hmm, let's see. Oh, I know. I've got a story from a little while ago... Does Rotom always pull pranks?: It does. But don't get me wrong—Rotom isn't a bad Pokémon. When I first got to Pasio, I was in a bit of a slump. At the time, I couldn't get the results I was hoping for. It was then that Rotom jumped into the TV. It started showing me footage of Sabrina and Fantina battling, and they were dazzling. Seeing them battle, I was reminded how important it is to show your best self and let it shine. So, for once, it was Rotom's mischief that brought a smile to my face. That was when I decided to aim for the top of the PML with Rotom as my partner. I was confident that the two of us would be able to make everybody watching smile. Heh heh... It's a little embarrassing talking about how I felt back then. Oh, Rotom! Maybe it heard us talking about it and got curious. Don't worry, Rotom. I was just telling <player> how great of a partner you are.

• Your Best Self

Name	Text
(Beach)
Marley	That was a great show, Elesa.
Elesa	Hee hee! Thanks, Marley.
Marley	Um...Elesa? Can you teach me how to be more like you? I...have a hard time talking with people... I sometimes hurt people's feelings when I speak honestly... Even if that's not my intention... I'm jealous of how you can be so dazzling without holding anything back.
Elesa	You're a really sweet person, aren't you, Marley?
Marley	Huh?
Elesa	I knew a girl like you once. She was also afraid of hurting the people around her, so she would hold her true thoughts back. The world is filled with different kinds of people. Everyone has their own opinions about things, and sometimes what others say can be hurtful. But after trying over and over again, you get to see what makes you different from other people. That's the important part. What I'm trying to say is that you don't have to be afraid to express yourself. Besides, you have a great partner at your side. You have nothing to worry about! Of course, I'll always be in your corner, too.
Marley	Thank you, Elesa. I think I found my answer. But if I need advice again, would you mind if I come ask you?
Elesa	Not at all! I'm always down to parley with Marley!
Marley	Parley with Marley... Ha ha...
Elesa	There's a smile! With a dazzling smile like that, I guarantee you'll be fine.

• Will's Foresight

Name	Text
(Arena)
Elesa	I gotta say... your mask, your outfit—it's all so unique. I can tell you spent a lot of time thinking it up.
Will	Oh, you sure have an eye for fashion, don't you? But I can say the same about you. Your show was absolutely fantastic. I don't remember the last time I felt such passion from an audience like that. By the way, you and I aren't finished yet. We'll be battling again in the future. I'm sure of it.
Elesa	Did you have Xatu look into the future?
Will	Heh... I don't need to see the future to know this. I just want to challenge you again sometime. That's all there is to it. It's up to us to create the future we want, right?
Elesa	Hee hee. I guess you're right. I'm looking forward to battling you again!

• Head-Spinning Enthusiasm

Name	Text
(Forest)
Elesa	Rotom, Thunder Shock! Hm... You're pretty good. Then how about this? Here we go! Don't let up—keep attacking!: Ooh, so aggressive! I like it! Wait for an opening, and hit it hard!: Ah, turning defense into offense, huh? I love it! You guys are totally making my head spin! Good work out there! Both you and your partner were absolutely dazzling! We're just getting started!: I like that enthusiasm! I know you two will shine even brighter! Thanks!: It's true! But I know you two can shine even brighter than that. Oh boy! I thought I would try to pay you back for helping me out with my show, but I just ended up enjoying myself! Spending time with you is always so exciting! Let's have another Pokémon battle sometime soon!

• A Friendly Outing

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Elesa	There you are, <player>! I thought I would find you here! I wanted to show you my gratitude for helping me out with my show the other day. Come with me. Trust me, you won't be forgetting today anytime soon.
(Transition to the beach)
Elesa	Mmm! I love the ocean breeze! And check out this great weather! Come on. Won't you walk with me? We came all this way, so let's enjoy the view together!
(When talking to Elesa)
Elesa	I'm so glad we were able to come here today! It's so much fun having you along!
(When talking to the Swimmer (1))
Swimmer (1)	Whoooaaa! It's Elesa! Heeey! Check out my outfit! It's the pinnacle of fashion, don't you think?! Behold! The almighty swimming trunks!
(When talked to again)
Swimmer (1)	It's a good look, right?
(When talking to the Beauty)
Beauty	What a lovely beach... I just wish I had brought my swimsuit. *sigh*
Elesa	It's not so bad, is it? I mean, you can enjoy the beach without swimming, right?
Beauty	You just don't get it, do you? I should be wearing a swimsuit that fits a beach as beautiful as this. I'd look great swimming in the ocean here!
Elesa	Yeah, it's true that people can bring out their charm by focusing on the right outfit and setting. But as a model, no matter where I am or what I'm wearing, the real dazzle comes from me. That's what I strive for. What do you think, <player>? A swimsuit would be awesome, too!: You've got a point. A swimsuit does make its wearer shine on a beach. But I can shine in any outfit! Your sygna suit makes you stand out even more on the beach!: Aw, thanks! It makes me really happy to hear you say that! I'll dazzle everyone with this sygna suit!
(When talked to again)
Beauty	The real dazzle comes from...yourself? That's pretty deep.
(When talking to the Youngster)
Youngster	I'm gonna get strongeeerrr! It feels great to shout at the ocean! You should try it, too!
Elesa	Sounds like fun. Let's see... What should I yell? Something bursting with passion!: Sounds good! I'll show you my passion! Wooper stubbed its toe and cried out! "Wooowww!" Something blazing with passion!: I like that! I'm fired up! Rhydon's my favorite Pokémon! I think it's "right on!"
Youngster	Something bursting with passion!: Wooo... Owww... A pun?! How did I feel such passion from a pun?! Something blazing with passion!: Rhydon... Right on... A pun?! I didn't expect that! I can't believe you put so much emotion into a pun!
(When talked to again)
Youngster	I never knew puns could be so awesome! Let me try one out, too! Unown is...uh...ya know... ... ... ... This is just embarrassing!
(When talking to the Swimmer (2))
Swimmer (2)	Ahahaha! You look like you're in a good mood, Surskit!
Elesa	Look at those two over there. They look like they're having a lot of fun! Hey, <player>, let's join in the fun! Come on—we don't come to the beach often! Yeah, let's do it!: That's what I wanted to hear! Let's go talk to them! Time for some serious fun!: I like your style! Let's go talk to them! Hey, can we join you?
Swimmer (2)	Wait, are you...THE Elesa?! Omigosh, of course! You don't mind, right, Surskit?
Elesa	Thanks! Now, let's do something fun! Any ideas?
Swimmer (2)	How about a foot race? OK, let's go!
Elesa	That was so much fun! It feels great to run all-out once in a while, doesn't it?
(When talked to again)
Swimmer (2)	Ahhh! Elesa running on the beach... So gorgeous!
(After talking to all the Trainers)
Elesa	Are you headed out? Yeah, I think I'll be heading home.: Oh, OK. Hey, thanks for spending the day with me. I'm always so busy. Days off don't come along too often, so today was a fantastic change of pace. So, again...thanks, <player>. It made me so happy when you said yes to coming here with me. I hope you had as much fun as I did. Why don't we stay here a little longer?: Sure. We can relax a bit longer.
(When talked to again after declining)
Elesa	Ready to go?

• Photo Shoot Frenzy

Name	Text
One day, <player> was invited to Elesa's photo shoot. It was bustling with activity when he/she arrived at the meetup spot.
Elesa	All right! Let's shoot some photos!/Sorry for the wait!: There you are! Thanks for coming!
Skyla	Oh! Hey, <player>! I didn't know you were invited, too!
Phoebe	Elesa invited us to be in the shoot, too!
Elesa	All that's left is Viola, but where is she? I wonder if she's having trouble with her camera. Hmm... Well, we can't waste too much time waiting for her. Let's get this shoot started without her for now. Come on over here! Oh no, you're not getting out of a picture with us!
(When talking to Skyla)
Skyla	While we're waiting for Viola, you can count on me behind the camera!
Elesa	Thanks, Skyla! All right, then let's get started!
Skyla	OK then, Swanna! It's time to fly into the Pasio skies! All right, everybody, smile! 3, 2, 1... Looking good! You wanna see how it turned out?
Elesa	You can even see the arena!: Wow, you're right! It looks so small! There's so much ocean!: Yeah. It really puts into perspective how impressive Pasio is, doesn't it? But...you were too far from us, Skyla. I can't even make out our faces.
Skyla	Oof, did I mess up?
Elesa	You know what? It's a nice picture. Thanks, Skyla!
(When talked to again)
Skyla	Of course! And if you ever want to see that view for real, let me know! Leave it to The Highflying Girl! I'll take you as high up as you want!
(When talking to Phoebe)
Phoebe	Hmm, Viola's not here yet. Why don't I take that picture for you? I take pictures of my Pokémon from time to time, so I think I'd be a good photographer!
Elesa	Oh, I didn't know you were into photography. Then yeah! If you wouldn't mind.
Phoebe	Sure! Leave it to me! Ahahaha! Look, look! I think it turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself!
Elesa	There are more shadows than there are people.../Are those...ghosts?: Yeah, it sure looks like there are ghosts all around us in this photo... It would probably scare most normal people.
(When talked to again)
Phoebe	Haha! Taking pictures is so much fun! Next time, I'll take even more amazing ones!
(When talking to the Scientist)
Elesa	Hi, sorry. Would you mind taking our picture?
Scientist	E-E-Elesa...talked to m-m-me! Of course! I-I-I'd love to!
Elesa	Thanks! Make sure <player>'s in the shot too, OK?
Scientist	Of course! Here I go! Say, "Chansey!"
(More Scientists appear when the picture is taken)
Scientist	Sorry, they're all fans of you, too.
(When talked to again)
Scientist	You got a picture with Elesa! What I wouldn't give to be in your shoes!
(After talking to all the Trainers)
???	That's fantastic! Just fantastic!
Elesa	Wha—? Viola?! Were you there this entire time? What were you doing?
Viola	Sorry, sorry. I've been watching all of you for a while now! Thanks to that, I got some great candid shots of you, Elesa! Let me take a picture of the two of you. It's the least I can do for these great shots I got to take! Now, line up over there for me! All right! Say, "Butterfree!”"

Story Event - Team Skull Crash Course

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Guzma	All right! Come on!
Guzma	Step right up if you wanna get destroyed! Big bad Guzma, who beats you down, and beats you down, and never lets up...is taking all comers!
Plumeria	I'm kinda worried.
Plumeria	Ever since we got here, Guzma's been on edge. I just hope he doesn't make a big racket about it. We're guests on this island, after all.

• Team Skull Represent!

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Guzma	Yo, <player>! Got a second? Sure you do!
Plumeria	Sorry you got dragged into this. Would you mind tagging along for this training of his?

• Part 1: Team Skull's Big Bad Boss

Name	Text
(Guzma battling Drake, Liza, and the player in town)
Guzma	Come on! I'll beat you down and beat you down some more!
Drake	Looks like Golisopod's about to use First Impression! It works only when the user's just entered a battle, but it deals massive damage!
Liza	Watch out, Lunatone! Dodge it!
Guzma	Protect Lunatone!: You can get crushed with the rest of 'em! Go, Golisopod! Attack Golisopod!: Hah, that's a good one! You can get crushed with the rest of 'em! Go, Golisopod!
Drake	Oh, no you don't! Salamence, go! Well, we fought hard, but victory eluded us this time. Liza and <player>, are you all right?
Liza	I'm fine! I can still fight! Mr. Guzma, can we have a rema—
Guzma	No way! You ain't worth the time! Fighting you's a waste of a beatdown! A bunch of boulders would make a better opponent than you!
Drake	That's enough! Both of you! Liza, I can't fault your enthusiasm, but you can't go charging into battles so recklessly. As for you, Guzma... Why can't you get a sentence out without being so menacing?
Guzma	Shut up! That's just how big bad Guzma is! If you don't like it, stay out of my business!
Drake	Oh, honestly, I've just about had it with you. Tell me, Liza—why all this rush to get stronger, anyway?
Liza	'Cause...I made a promise with my brother, Tate. We agreed we'd both work to stand on our own two feet. If I want to get to that point, I have to become stronger. Strong enough to fight on my own—
???	If that's your goal, then fighting like you did just now won't get you far.
(Plumeria appears)
Guzma	Plumeria? What're you doing here?
Plumeria	How sweet. Nice to see you, too. I was just passing through and heard a commotion, so I thought I'd come see what's up. And what should I find but you bullying this little girl. You oughta be ashamed, picking on weaker people like that. What kind of look is that for the leader of Team Skull?
Guzma	Huh? What do you mean by "weaker people?!" They've got one of the Hoenn Elite Four with 'em! That's supposed to be "weak?"
Plumeria	Oh, wow. You're with the Hoenn Elite Four, huh, old-timer? But the little girl's another story, isn't she?
Liza	Hey! I-I'm no weakling! I'm a Gym Leader in Hoenn! I mean...when I'm with Tate I am, anyway...
Guzma	Guh! Wipe that pitiful look off your face! Do you wanna get stronger or not?
Liza	I do... I do want to!
Guzma	Then quit whimpering!
Plumeria	I swear. That's our boss—delicate as a hammer. Still, he's got a point. If you wanna change, you'd better face your goal head-on, or you'll miss out on the important stuff.
Liza	You're right! Thanks, Mr. Guzma! Thanks, Ms. Plumeria!
Guzma	Heh! Save your thanks, kid!
(A group of Trainers appear)
Black Belt	Hey, you there! Face me in battle!
Guzma	Hey, Plumeria and <player>! Gimme a hand here!
Plumeria	I think I know what you've got in mind. Time for a Pokémon battle, right?
Guzma	You got that right! If you wanna be strong, first you better see what strength looks like! And if you wanna see strength, big bad Guzma's your boy! I'll beat you down, then beat you down some more!

• Part 2: Team Skull's New Apprentice?

Name	Text
Liza watched Guzma and the others battle again and again, hoping it would help her grow stronger.
Guzma	So! What do you think of the might of big bad Guzma and Golisopod?
Plumeria	You're both so strong!: Look who's talking, <player>. You weren't so bad yourself.
Guzma	That was some serious destruction!: I'll admit it, <player>—you can destroy with the best of 'em!
Liza	That was so, so cool! Amazing! How do I become that strong?! Do I just have to wait until I'm grown-up? Or is there some kind of trick to it? Grrr! I just want to be strong like you and the others, Mr. Guzma! Oh! I know! Take me as your apprentice!
Guzma	Huh? No way! Completely outta the question!
Liza	Awww! How come?!
Guzma	I-I don't take apprentices, kid. Personal policy.
Plumeria	Personal policy, huh? First I've heard of it.
Guzma	Shut up! You keep outta this! Look, no apprentices for me! End of story! If you wanna get stronger, use your own power to do something about it!
Liza	Awww. But I was really hoping you'd teach me.
Plumeria	Why not make an exception just this once? Y'know, she may be different in a lot of key ways, but... she kind of reminds me of our cute numskulls back home. It wouldn't feel right to just leave her in the lurch, would it?
Guzma	... ... ... Listen up, kid. I'll say it one last time—big bad Guzma doesn't take apprentices... But this time, and this time only, I guess I wouldn't mind...not refusing you.
Drake	Just can't give a simple yes, can you?
Guzma	Keep it to yourself! So what's it gonna be? It's now or never! You gonna watch me do my thing or not?
Liza	Yes, please! I'm glad to have even one chance. Thank you so much!
Guzma	Ngh! Sheesh!
Plumeria	Hmm. Seems like pure and simple gratitude knocks him off-balance.
Drake	Isn't this nice, Liza? But I wonder... How exactly is this training going to work?
Guzma	Shut it! I'll tell you how it'll work: beatdowns and more beatdowns! Now watch carefully. I'll give you one more look at big bad Guzma's brand of destruction! You gotta learn the trick to it with your own two eyes! Here goes! Look alive, Plumeria and <player>. Time for some full-blast destruction!
Plumeria	Yeah yeah, Salazzle and I have already followed you this far. We might as well keep goin' till you're satisfied.
Guzma	You're up first, Drake! Hope you're ready for us!
Drake	Well, that suits me fine. But weren't you the victor when we battled just minutes ago?
Guzma	Oh, c'mon! You think beating someone who was busy protecting a kid counts as a win? I wanna be able to say I beat down one of the Hoenn Elite Four fair and square!
Drake	Wah ha ha! I see, I see. Well then, see what you make of Drake, the Dragon master of the Hoenn Elite Four!

• Part 3: A Team Skull Beatdown!

Name	Text
Guzma	Well? That oughta be enough watching to start picking up a knack for destruction!
Liza	... ... ...
Guzma	For real?! What don't you get about it?
Plumeria	You big dummy. What good is just watching? Tell me, Liza. Do you know the difference between how you battle and how we battle?
Liza	I'm sorry... I don't.
Plumeria	How about you, <player>? Any thoughts?
Liza	We clicked perfectly!: Clicked...perfectly?
Plumeria	We clicked perfectly!: You, me, and Guzma did? Well, that idea's both nice and troubling.
Liza	We destroyed with more spirit!: More spirited destruction, huh?
Guzma	We destroyed with more spirit!: Heh. You hit the nail on the head! There ain't nobody who can match me when it comes to destructive spirit! Hey! Kid!
Liza	Y-yes, sir!
Guzma	If watching won't cut it, better try it for yourself! Get ready for a battle with big bad Guzma!
Liza	Yes, sir! Th-thank you, sir!
Guzma	So! How come you keep losing? Find the answer yet, kid?
Liza	Because I just can't pull myself together! I know I need to be able to stand on my own two feet without Tate... but maybe I just can't cut it without him after all?
Guzma	Gaaah! Come on—that ain't it! Now listen good, kid! Is it your brother's fault you're not strong? No! The only person keeping you from winning is you! You convinced yourself you're a certain way, and you shut yourself up in your own shell because of it!
Drake	Hold on now, Guzma...
Guzma	Now you've gotta break that shell for yourself! Be the one to smash it wide open!
Liza	I'm weak...because I shut myself inside my shell? I just convinced myself of something... I convinced myself that without Tate, I have to be able to stand all on my own! Is everything OK, Liza?: Yeah, <player>... I'm fine now! Sounds like you realized something.: I sure did! Mr. Guzma! Let's battle again!
Drake	All better now, are we, Liza?
Liza	Yes, I'm all right! And I won't go down so easily this time!
Guzma	Heh! If we're doing this, we're doing it right. You better bring some destruction yourself!
Liza	Yes! I'm ready to get destroyed, full blast!
Plumeria	Uh, that doesn't sound like quite the right attitude. But hey, if you're ready, then bring it!
Drake	Very well. Then as an Elite Four member, allow me to see this battle through. Now fix your heart straight and true! Victory's yours if you can reach out and seize it!

• Part 4: Team Skull's...Kindness?!

Name	Text
Liza	Well, we lost...but it was fun anyway!
Drake	Indeed. That was one mighty-fine battle.
Liza	Thanks, Mr. Guzma and Ms. Plumeria! You too, <player>!
Plumeria	Don't mention it. We got a good battle out of it, so it was a good deal for us, too. Right, Guzma?
Guzma	Feh. I didn't get to beat you down as bad as I really meant to.
Liza	Hehe. Thank you!
Drake	Hmm. I suspect I know what held Liza back from beating Guzma the first time. She may have been too caught up trying to figure out what her place was in team battles and how she should fight. What do you mean?: All her life, she's been fighting side by side with her twin brother. Because of this new fighting style?: Exactly. She's always fought side by side with her twin brother. They worked so well as a team, they didn't even need to talk, and Liza could fight the way that felt natural. With her brother gone, she was all alone. She couldn't find a natural-feeling way to fight. So she couldn't find the strength she normally—
Guzma	Nah. That ain't it. Here on Pasio, we battle three-on-three, which means you're never fighting alone. She's used to fighting with her brother, so she oughta be a natural at working with other sync pairs. But she couldn't see the people by her side! She thought she was alone, so she was convinced she couldn't cut it...even though this style of battling was practically made for her! That's what I mean when I say she built her own shell! But that battle just now was different. She started believing in her teammates and focusing on bringing the beatdown!
Plumeria	So basically, she quit sweating the small stuff and fought without doubts eating at her. But besides, you've got someone right nearby that understands you pretty well, right, Liza?
Liza	What? But Tate's not here...
Plumeria	Oh, c'mon. What about your partner?
Liza	O-oh, of course! I'm sorry, Lunatone...
Plumeria	I bet Lunatone wants to be a source of support for you, too, not just the other way around. Don't forget that!
Liza	You're right!
Plumeria	Good. You gonna be all right now?
Guzma	Well, I taught her, so how could she not be?
Liza	Hehe. I'm glad to have such a kind mentor!
Guzma	Buh?! Who you callin'— I'm nobody's mentor...let alone a "kind" one!
Liza	I've learned so much from your wise mentorship! I'll make sure to treasure your teachings! And I'll keep this destructive spirit alive!
Plumeria	Well, isn't that nice, oh wise mentor?
Drake	Wise and kind mentor, at that!
Guzma	Great mentoring, Guzma!: Shut up, shut up, shut up! All of you! I told you, big bad Guzma takes no apprentices! Thanks for being our beatdown mentor, Guzma!: Hey, shut up! You ain't my apprentice! Quit taking advantage of my distraction!

• Beatdown Buddies

Name	Text
(Beach)
Collector	Drat! They're too strong! At this rate, they're gonna completely wipe the floor with us!
Ace Trainer	W-we'll get you next time! C'mon, let's go!
Guzma	What, done already? If that's all you got, you ain't even worth my time. You dumb—Oh, <player>. You see that just now? You're as fearsome as ever.: Well, big bad Guzma's always training, after all. Having another battle?: Yeah. I'm in constant training mode for the PML. Although those bozos just now got a long way to go if they wanna pose a challenge for Golisopod and me! The battle wrapped up before Golisopod even got going full steam. Right, Golisopod? He's normally pretty gentle, y'know. But put him in battle, and he'll slice anything clean in half with his massive claws! Come to think of it, he ain't too different from you in that sense. You think so?: I mean, just look how kind and gentle you are most of the time, and look how fierce you turn once a battle starts! I'm not like that!: Heh. No? Well, ain't it just like you to say that. When we get into battle, Golisopod deals out exactly the type of destruction I dream of. That's why I brought him to be my partner here. And I couldn't ask for a better partner! We're gonna smash the whole competition! So you better get ready for us!

• Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Plumeria	Well, if it isn't <player>. Guzma's not picking fights with you, is he? Ever since he arrived on Pasio, he's been getting more and more zealous about training. He's like an "on" switch with no “off.” Once he's flipped, there's no stopping him. Guzma's amazing!: Well, there's a reason he became the boss of Team Skull. He's actually a pretty caring guy when it comes to that. Guzma's so kind!: Is that how he seems to you? Well, I guess he can be pretty caring. Same goes for my Salazzle, come to think of it. Well, not quite the same way as Guzma, but... Salazzle tend to live with and command big groups of male Salandit in the wild. Between that and the poisonous gas they give off, at first I thought I'd have a tough time connecting with this fine lady here. But that hasn't been the case at all. We've been the best of partners. Y'know, I've heard stories about Salazzle showing up suddenly at a gathering of people and Pokémon dancing together... and even striking a big, dramatic pose at the end. Hehe. Pretty bizarre, right? That's so cute!/They sound pretty enthusiastic!: You got that right. There's something so cute about how enthusiastic Salazzle can get. There's a lot about 'em you'd never suspect unless you got to know 'em well. Guess it just goes to show, you can't judge a book by its cover...be it a person or a Pokémon!

• Meddling Old Folks

Name	Text
(Town)
Drake	I never took you for the caring type, Guzma!
Guzma	Huh? What're you talking about?
Drake	It seems like Liza's finally opened her eyes to the power she had all along, thanks to your teaching. Seems like you understand what it is sync pairs truly need!
Guzma	Hmph. Being the caring teacher ain't really my style. But anyway, you're one to talk, Drake.
Drake	How do you mean?
Guzma	Just look at you running around with these people you ain't got the slightest ties to. Leaning into that "meddling old man" image, huh?
Drake	Nonsense! It's only natural for an Elite Four member like me to offer my guidance to sync pairs I battle with! Helping bring out the best in others helps bring out the best in oneself, too. And I consider it one of my Elite Four duties to teach other Trainers about the meaning of battle.
Guzma	Heh. You old geezers all read off the same script, don'tcha?
Drake	What do you mean by that?
Guzma	Nothin'. Don't sweat it. Anyway, time for big bad Guzma to head out! Man. He talks just like Master. I swear! This is why I can't stand old people!

• Advice from Big Sister

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Liza	I'm gonna get...even stronger!
Plumeria	Training time, Liza? Looks like you're working hard.
Liza	Oh! Ms. Plumeria! I appreciate you checking in on me!
Plumeria	Nah, I just happened to be passing through.
Liza	You know, I was thinking about how strong and cool Mr. Guzma is...and how nice, too! I wonder what I should do to be more like him...
Plumeria	Hmm... Well, if you mean getting better at Pokémon battles, that's just a matter of practice. Anyone could probably do that. Guzma definitely isn't perfect. He's had to get over a lot of obstacles to get where he is. There've been some he couldn't get over, too. But all of that helped make him who he is. So get out there, have all kinds of experiences, and keep on growing up. You'll come out the other side a stronger person.
Liza	Keep on growing up, huh? All right! I'll do my best! On that note—let's battle, Ms. Plumeria! Talking to you got me itching to get stronger as fast as I can!
Plumeria	Well, how am I supposed to say no to that?

• I Spy Golisopod

Name	Text
(Town)
Guzma	Hmph! These so-called Trainers keep running away from me... What's got everyone so scared of a little Pokémon battle? What's up, Golisopod? Found an opponent?
Bugsy	Whoa! A Golisopod! Amazing! I've never seen one of you up close—you're so cool!
Guzma	What's your problem, kid? Think you can just stroll up and start chattering at my partner Pokémon?
Bugsy	Seems like you're normally pretty quiet, huh? Just like I've heard! These sharp claws of yours are just amazing!
Guzma	Hey, you! You better pry your eyes off Golisopod and quit ignoring me!
Bugsy	Whoa! S-sorry! I just love Bug-type Pokémon. Your Pokémon is the greatest! He's so cool!
Guzma	Ya think so? I guess he's pretty much the best partner Pokémon I could ask for. Most people take one look at him and get freaked out by his energy. Not many react like you did.
Bugsy	But he's so quiet and calm when he's not on the attack, isn't he? My Beedrill's the same way. You'd never know what a Pokémon's really like if you just judge it by its appearance, do you?
Guzma	True. Y'know, you kinda weird me out, but you sure do like Bug types, huh?
Bugsy	Your Golisopod is everything I hoped for! Mind if I keep on looking?
Guzma	Oh, uh...sure. Look all ya want.

• Guzma to the Rescue

Name	Text
(Forest)
Guzma	All right, that's enough training for now! Things are going great today! C'mon, Golisopod, let's head on back to town.
Youngster	Waaahhh!
Preschooler	What are we gonna dooo?
Guzma	... ... ...
Preschooler	Waaahhh! My Pokémonnn!
Guzma	Ugh, all right already! Whaddaya want?!
Preschooler	My Pokémon climbed up that tree and can't get back down!
Youngster	C'mon, mister, you're a grown-up! You gotta do something!
Guzma	Oh, do I? You're a real brat, you know that? This ain't got nothing to do with me. It's your partner Pokémon—you save it! Let's go, Golisopod.
Preschooler	W-waaaaaahhh!
Youngster	You're heartless, mister!
Guzma	Gaaah! Fine! I'll get your Pokémon! Go, Golisopod!
Youngster	Whoa... It chopped the tree right down!
Preschooler	You saved my Pokémon! Thanks, mister!
Guzma	Yeah, yeah. Keep your eyes on it next time, got it? Nice work, Golisopod. Now let's go—for real this time!

• A Troubled Tate

Name	Text
(Town)
Plumeria	Hey. Tate, right? What're you doing here?
Tate	Ms. Plumeria?! H-how'd you know I was here?
Plumeria	Uhhh, you weren't exactly hidden. You've been trying to keep an eye on Liza, right?
Tate	Y-yeah.
Plumeria	It makes sense that you'd be worried about her. What did you think from watching her?
Tate	Well, yeah, I was watching out of worry at first... But then seeing her work so hard, and seeing all of you battle so passionately, I got caught up in the excitement and couldn't look away! It lit a fire under me. I feel like I've got to work harder, too!
Plumeria	Sounds like you've got a good bond with your sister. Remember how that feels and hold onto it, you hear me? Don't take it for granted.
Tate	I won't! Thanks, Ms. Plumeria. But now I really want to try battling you and Mr. Guzma for myself!
Plumeria	Fine by me. I'm up for a battle anytime you want. Not sure how Guzma will feel about it...but give him a try anyway. Just don't be surprised if he's like, "Big bad Guzma's sick of babysitting little brats," or something like that.

• A Kindred Spirit?

Name	Text
(Town)
Lorelei	Gah! I-I'm so sorry! I should have looked where I was going.
Plumeria	No, no, it's my bad— Wait a second. Aren't you Lorelei? From the Indigo Elite Four? And that must be your Lapras...
Lorelei	Yes, that's us... Is something the matter?
Plumeria	... ... ...
Lorelei	What is it? Do you not see Lapras often?
Plumeria	Oh, kinda, I guess... I mean, I've got a stuffed toy one, but I've barely ever seen the real deal.
Lorelei	Ah, I see. (I think I may have found a kindred spirit—a fellow appreciator of all that's cute!) I know! Why don't we have a Pokémon battle?
Plumeria	Really? You and me?
Lorelei	Yes, let's do it! I'd like for you to have a chance to get to know Lapras better. Get ready! Here we come! Phew. Well, what did you think?
Plumeria	That was pretty fun. You've got yourself a good partner Pokémon.
Lorelei	Hehe. She's a cutie, isn't she? Come find us anytime, even if you just want to look at her for a while! See you around, I hope!

• Ticket to Alola

Name	Text
(Town)
Plumeria	Y'know, Guzma, I've been wondering... What'd you come to Pasio for?
Guzma	I could ask you the same thing.
Plumeria	You out to conquer the PML?
Guzma	Meh. I'm not big into prestige or prizes. But I am big into destruction, and there are plenty of juicy targets around here.
Plumeria	So I thought, Why not try and beat down everyone who's here to take part in the PML? Sounds like exactly the kind of thing you'd do.
Guzma	Yeah? Well, what about you?
Plumeria	Well, I'm not really interested in the PML, either. But Pasio seemed like a pretty interesting place to spend some time. But still, Guzma...
Guzma	What? Spit it out.
Plumeria	Anytime you feel like heading back to Alola, I'll go with you, just so you know. I'm sure our little Team Skull brothers and sisters can't wait for us to get back.
Guzma	Hmph. Do what ya want.
Plumeria	Well, when we do get around to heading back...wanna come with, <player>? Pasio's got its charms, but Alola's not half-bad, either. You definitely wouldn't lack for Pokémon battles.
Guzma	Cut that out, Plumeria! Alola ain't worth the trip. I'd love to go!: What?! You've got weird taste... Well, whatever you want. I ain't planning on heading back for a while yet, though!
Plumeria	It sounds like fun!: Haha. Yeah, I think you'd have a great time in Alola. I'll make sure to bring you out there sometime.

• Destruction with Guzma

Name	Text
(Mountain)
Guzma	Yo! There you are! What're you just standing there for? Yeesh. Not too reliable, are ya? Today you'll get a crash course in beatdowns, straight from the master himself—me! Here's your task. It's simple: smash all these rocks! Gather all your strength, smash right through 'em, and keep moving forward!
(First area)
(When talking to Guzma)
Guzma	Your task's simple: smash all these rocks! Gather all your strength, smash right through 'em, and keep moving forward!
(Second area)
Guzma	Huh? What's goin' on here?
Camper	H-help meee!
Masked Man	Heh! Want to free our little hostage? Well, I think we can work out a deal...if you hand over your Pokémon!
Beauty	Now that's playing dirty!
Masked Man	Good luck getting through Machamp's mighty boulder barricade! It won't break easily!
Guzma	A boulder barricade, huh? Well, this oughta be good! It's just begging to be smashed! Go for it, Golisopod!
(When talking to Guzma)
Guzma	Hey! What's the holdup? This ain't the time for standing around slack-jawed! Let's go, <player>! Time to bust some rocks...and some Team Break heads!
(After breaking all the rocks)
Masked Man	How'd they break through so quickly?!
Guzma	All right, punks! What flavor of beatdown will it be today?
Masked Man	Eeek! N-no, spare us! We're sorry! We messed up bad!
Guzma	Really? Giving up already? Flimsy buncha punks, ain'tcha?
Masked Man	Or so we'd like you to think!
(More Team Break appear from behind)
Guzma	Wha—?! You were back there, too? Grrr! You tricked me into letting my guard down! We'll save you!/Watch out!
Masked Man	Wh-whoa! You can't just attack out of nowhere—that's cheating!
Guzma	Like you're one to talk! Well, you punks sure went and did it now. Hope you're ready for full-blast Guzma!
Masked Man	N-nooo! We're sorry! We'll back down, for real this time!
Camper	Hey, uh...thanks for saving me!
Guzma	Hmph! Don't bother thanking us, kid. You just happened to be right in our smashing path.
(After finishing)
Guzma	Huh? What's your problem? Looking to get in my way and catch a beatdown? Meh. After today, at least I know you ain't the type to just stand around flat-footed. I thought about trying to cram in some more training, but ya know...I'm feelin' done! Let's call it a day. See ya round, <player>. I'll give you a shout next time I'm feeling up to it!

• Downtime with Plumeria

Name	Text
(Town)
Plumeria	Oh, it's you, <player>. Fancy meeting you here. I heard they've got some pretty tasty cocoa at a café just past here. I was just on my way to try it. How's that sound? Feel free to tag along, if you want.
(First area)
(When talking to Plumeria)
Plumeria	Wow. They've got a good range of shops here, huh? With this many options, it's easy to get distracted from what you came for.
(When talking to the Beauty)
Beauty	Welcome! Care to try a sample of our lovely face cream, ma'am?
Plumeria	Hmm. Yeah, I guess it couldn't hurt. What's up, <player>? You want to try it, too? Or do you have a problem with me looking at skin care stuff?
(When talked to again)
Beauty	How did you like that cream, ma'am?
Plumeria	It was pretty nice, I guess.
(When tapping on the Stufful)
Plumeria	Aren't Stufful cute? They're like stuffed toys! You've got a thing for Stufful, huh?: Yeah, so what if I do? Do you like stuffed toys a lot?: They're fine. I wouldn't say "a lot."
(When talked to again)
Plumeria	Still...Stufful sure are cute. It's too bad they don't like being touched.
(When talking to the Preschooler)
Preschooler	Waaahhh!
Plumeria	Geez, you've got some lungs on you. What're you so upset about?
Preschooler	Waaah! Where'd everyone gooo? Where are they?
Plumeria	Uh-oh. Are you lost?
Preschooler	I can't find theeem! Where's the Pokémon Center?
Plumeria	Ah. So you'll be able to find who you're looking for if we get you to the Pokémon Center? *sigh* Well, we can't just leave you here, can we? Come on—let's bring you back.
(Pokémon Center)
Preschooler	Ah! They're here! Thanks for bringing me back here, lady!
Plumeria	Just try not to get lost again, all right? Tch. Cute, little troublemaker... Looks like we ended up back at home base.: *sigh* It's fine. We can always try to go for cocoa some other time. Still want that cocoa?: *sigh* I'm good. We'll try to go again sometime soon. Oh well. We got a pretty fun walk out of it, right, <player>? Anyway, see you around.

Story Event - The Star of the Contest

• Intro

Name	Text
Dawn	There you are, <player>! I've been looking everywhere for you! You're not going to believe this! I just heard that a sync pair contest is going to be held on Pasio! Sounds like fun, huh? We should totally sign up! You'll have such a good time! Plus, I've entered contests before back in Sinnoh, so I can show you the ropes!

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Dawn	I'm so excited to see what this sync pair contest will be like!
Dawn	Don't worry, I'll hold your hand through this! I'm your mentor, after all—that includes contests, too!

• Let the Contest Begin!

Name	Text
Attention, please: The sync pair contest will begin soon. All contestants, please make your way to the stage.
Dawn	It's almost time. You nervous? My legs are shaking!: Yikes! Just take slow, deep breaths! It'll help you calm down! N-n-no... I'm f-f-fine.: No, you're not! I can tell you're nervous! Just take some slow, deep breaths. It'll help you calm down! C'mon, just breathe after me! Inhaaaaale...and exhaaaaale... Inhaaaaale...and exhaaaaale... There, see? All better! All right, let's go over the rules of the contest. Sync pair contests are divided into three separate competitions: visual, dance, and razzle-dazzle. Your total points from all three competitions are added up, and whoever has the most points at the end wins! And unlike contests in other regions, here they'll be judging the bond between you and your Pokémon! Anyway, first up is the visual competition! My Turtwig is so awesome and adorable! I can't wait to show her off to everyone! What are we waiting for? Let's head to the stage!

• Dress to Impress!

Name	Text
(Dawn, Fantina, Wallace, and the player show off their Pokémon)
Dawn	That was over so fast! Did you put on a good show for the judges, <player>? You bet I did!: Nice! You might be more cut out for contests than we thought! I think I did all right with Turtwig, but... I dunno. I feel like I could have used my time better and REALLY shown off just how awesome and adorable she is! I wish I did a better job!: I know, right? Contests never go the way you expect them to. I think I did all right with Turtwig, but... I dunno, I feel like I could have used my time better and REALLY shown off just how awesome and adorable she is!
The dance competition will begin soon. All contestants, please make your way to the stage.
Dawn	All right! Time to focus up and power through the next competition! I know you can do it!: Thanks! I'm rooting for you, too! I'm gonna win this thing!: Yeah, that's the spirit! Let's do our best out there! Oh, by the way, did you see that Fantina is here, too? Fantina is an accomplished dancer and a contest regular back in Sinnoh. We definitely need to be on our toes!

• Sweep 'Em Off Their Feet!

Name	Text
(Dawn, Fantina, Wallace, and the player's Pokémon dance)
Dawn	Omigosh, Turtwig! That was amazing! You are the perfect partner!
Fantina	Whenever and wherever, dance, dance, dance! If you dance all the time, the dancing at the contests, they become challenges no longer!
Wallace	I must say, the sync pairs on Pasio are truly magnificent! My partner and I have found so many sources of inspiration here! We're sure to become even more spectacular now!
Dawn	Hey, what did you think of the dance competition?
Fantina	Fantina was breathtaking!: Oh, merci! But you, too, were fantastique! Très fantastique! Your partner is so cute and cool! Et aussi très pretty!
Dawn	Fantina was breathtaking!: Yeah! I agree with Fantina!
Wallace	Wallace was amazing!: Why, thank you! It seems my illusions have won me another fan! But you all were amazing, too! Your dances were positively spellbinding!
Dawn	Wallace was amazing!: Yeah! I agree with Wallace! Out of all of us, I'd say you had the best dance chemistry with your Pokémon. But you'd better watch your back! I don't care if it's you, Fantina, or Wallace. I'm not gonna lose to anybody!
The razzle-dazzle competition will begin soon. Contestants, please make your way to the stage.
Dawn	Well, no matter what happens, let's get out there and finish this! Hm? What's the matter? What's a razzle-dazzle competition?: Oh, that's right! I haven't explained what this competition is! Are we competing to see who can eat the most Razz Berries?: No? Why would you think that? Oh, that's right! I haven't explained what this competition is!
Fantina	The razzle-dazzle competition is une compétition spécial exclusive to Pasio!
Wallace	Contestants are judged on their dazzling display during a Pokémon battle!
Dawn	In other words, we give everything we've got and show off what makes us shine in battle! It's been a really close contest so far, so we're gonna have to bring our A game! Fantina and Wallace are going to be tough opponents. But the one I really need to watch out for is...

• Razzle 'Em and Dazzle 'Em!

Name	Text
(Dawn, Fantina, Wallace, and the player battle, Dawn and the player defeat Fantina)
Wallace	Prepare to be dazzled by our magnificent water illusions!
Dawn	Most impressive!: True to form, Wallace's moves are so striking and elegant! He's so strong...
Wallace	Wonderful!: Elegant and glorious, no? Now, let's see which of us shines brightest!
Dawn	Wallace is definitely a tough opponent. But we can do this! Keep at it, Dawn!/You got this, Dawn!: Wha... <player>! Hehe... And I thought I was supposed to be teaching you. You really are incredible. I have people cheering me on. I can't let them down! Forget being nervous! You ready, Turtwig? Let's show them what we're made of!

• And the Winner Is...

Name	Text
The results of the sync pair contest will be announced soon. All contestants and spectators, please direct your attention to the display. Coming in second place...it's <player> and Pikachu! And in first place... Give a round of applause to Dawn and Turtwig!
Wallace	Magnificent! I realize now that you two are wonderful Trainers indeed! I'm immensely pleased to have had the opportunity to meet you both. Congratulations on the win, Dawn. And to you, too, <player>, for coming in second place!
Fantina	Fantastique! The two of you are amazing that you were able to defeat me!
Dawn	Thank you both! Congratulations, Dawn!: Thanks! But you deserve a congratulations, too! You came in second! That's awesome! Wooo! I took second place!: Congratulations, <player>! I'm proud to be your mentor! I can't believe you got second place in your first contest! That's amazing! I was so nervous, thinking that I had to prove to everybody how great Turtwig is. Heh, you and me both!: Then you must perform really well under pressure. Sometimes being nervous can help!: That's true. Some people can perform really well under pressure. It was only thanks to you that I was able to get my head on straight! I'm supposed to be your mentor, but you ended up helping me. Thanks, <player>! I might not be the best mentor, but you can always count on me!

Story Event - Serena's Dessert Party

• Intro

Name	Text
Serena	Back in Kalos, I used to make desserts a lot. Eating desserts fills people with joy and brings everyone closer together, don't you think?
Jasmine	Yes, I do! It's so wonderful! I'd love to try your desserts sometime.
Serena	Hehe. Then maybe we should have ourselves an impromptu dessert party. How about you, <player>? Would you like to help us put this together?

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Serena	It's been a while since I made any desserts...
Serena	Eating desserts can fill people and Pokémon alike with joy, don't you think?
Jasmine	I do! I really do! There's nothing better than a sweet treat after a Pokémon battle.
Serena	Ack! Just thinking about it makes me wish I had some desserts right now!
Jasmine	Me too!

• A Sweet Pick-Me-Up

Name	Text
(Town)
Jasmine	There we go! Nothing like a thorough polishing to get you clean and gleaming as ever, Steelix! But I wish I knew why you seem so down...
???	Oh! Hi there, Jasmine.
(Serena and the player appear)
Jasmine	Hi, Serena. I see <player> is with you, too.
Serena	Sorry if we startled you. It's just that you seemed worried about something.
Jasmine	Well, to tell you the truth, it seems like Steelix is feeling a little dejected today. I check on her every day while I'm polishing her, so I can tell when something's wrong.
Serena	I can see why that worries you. I wish there was something I could do to help... I know! Why don't we make a delicious cake?
Jasmine	A cake?
Serena	In Kalos, we make desserts that can cheer up our Pokémon and strengthen our bonds with them. I think eating desserts is a good way to fill Pokémon and their Trainers with joy.
Jasmine	I'll do anything if it'll cheer up Steelix!
Serena	All right! Let's get ready to make a cake! I hope you'll help, too, <player>.

• On the Hunt for Berries

Name	Text
Serena	This forest looks like the perfect place for us to gather the ingredients for the cake! Why a forest, though?: Because I want to use fresh Berries to make the cake. We can't get them in town?: Nope! I want to use fresh Berries to make the cake. I'm sure I can whip up something delicious. Just leave it to me!
Jasmine	Oh, it looks like someone is training over there.
Wally	Go for it, Gallade! What? You missed? Well, that's OK. Everyone has off days.
Serena	Oh, hello, Wally.
Wally	Ahhh! Serena?! I-I'm sorry. I was so caught up in our training...
Serena	Don't worry about it. You seem to be having fun training with Gallade.
Wally	I am! Our goal is to train together and get stronger, after all! But he seems a little out of it today. Usually, he understands exactly what I'm thinking...
Jasmine	Oh! So it wasn't just my Steelix.
Serena	In that case...maybe we should make a big cake! One big enough for a party!
Jasmine	That's a great idea! If we're all having fun together, Steelix and the other Pokémon might cheer up, too.
Wally	Um... Could I help out with that party, too? I'm always relying on Gallade. This is my chance to help him out for a change.
Serena	Hehe. Of course! Let's do it together!

• Surprise Setback

Name	Text
(Town)
Serena	Thanks to everyone's help, we managed to gather all the ingredients we need. This should be enough for us to make a big cake, but... Are we missing something?: We don't have a cake pan that's the right size. What's wrong?: I just realized that I need to look for a cake pan that's the right size. I hope we can find one in a shop around here.
Jasmine	Well...why don't we split into two groups and look for one? That may be faster than going to each shop as one big group.
Serena	Good idea! <player> can go with me, and you and Wally can go together, Jasmine.
Wally	OK!
Serena	Hey, how about that row of shops over there? Let's go down the line and check out each one! Hehe! We did it! We found the perfect cake pan. I'm glad we visited all those shops, even if it did take a while. Now we need to hurry and meet up with Jasmine— Oh! Look!
(Elesa appears)
Serena	U-um! Elesa! I've been a huge fan of yours for such a long time! You're so glamorous!
Elesa	Hehe. Thank you. I'm actually on my way to the arena to have a Pokémon battle.
Serena	Good luck!
Elesa	Let's get together sometime and continue this conversation.
(Elesa leaves)
Serena	Wow... Elesa is so cool. What's wrong, Fennekin? What?! Our bag of ingredients is gone!

• Time to Join Forces!

Name	Text
Serena	I'm so sorry. It's all my fault—I shouldn't have let myself get distracted. And after we worked so hard to gather them...
Jasmine	It's not your fault, Serena!
Wally	She's right! In fact, it's thanks to you that we're working hard to do something nice for our Pokémon.
Serena	Let's go look for those ingredients!: Yeah...you're right. Now's not the time to get down on myself. Whoever did this is gonna pay!: Yeah, that's right. Now's not the time to get down on myself. We need to do something about this so we can cheer up our Pokémon! Let's track down whoever stole the ingredients and get them back!
Jasmine	Yes! I'm sure we can do it!
Wally	Someone might've seen the thief take them.
(The group finds some trainers)
Ace Trainer	A white bag? Oh! Now that you mention it, I did see that! Some masked men came running this way, and they were carrying a white bag.
Serena	That has to be it. And masked men can only mean...
Jasmine	...Team Break.
Serena	I have a good idea where Team Break might be hiding.
Wally	A-are we going to fight them?
Serena	Probably, if it comes to that. But they should understand if we explain the situation to them. As long as they haven't done anything else bad, we can let them off the hook this time if they just give us back our ingredients.
Jasmine	You're right. But there's no telling what Team Break might do... We need to hurry!

• If You Play with Fire

Name	Text
(Cave)
Masked Man (1)	Ah, here they come...
Masked Man (2)	Looking for this?
Serena	Yes. That's very important to us.
Jasmine	Those are ingredients we gathered to cheer up our Pokémon.
Wally	So, give them back to us!
Masked Man (2)	Yeah! Give them back!: Nyahaha! Can't do that, I'm afraid! Tough luck! Why would you steal them?: Nyahaha! You really wanna know? All right, I guess I can tell you. As far as we're concerned, gloomy Pokémon are a golden opportunity. Makes it SO much easier for us to steal 'em from their Trainers!
Serena	I can't believe you... Don't you know how hard it is for Trainers when their Pokémon are feeling down? If you're going to keep doing things that upset people... then I'm going to show you just how upset I am through a Pokémon battle! And no matter what, I won't lose!

• The Sweetest Cure-All

Name	Text
After beating Team Break and taking back the ingredients, Serena and her friends finished making the cake.
Youngster	Wow! Something smells really sweet and tasty!
Preschooler	I think my Pokémon came out to see what smells so yummy, too!
Serena	There's enough for everyone. Eat as much as you like!
Jasmine	Hehe! It looks like Steelix has cheered right up! She's absolutely sparkling now! Clang! Hehehe!
Wally	Gallade seems to be back to his old self again, too. He should be able to understand exactly what I'm feeling now!
Lass	*gasp* Look, you guys! It's Elesa! And Brock! And they're both in their sygna suits!
Brock	You all look like you're having a good time!
Elesa	Hehe. Mind if we join you?
Serena	O-of course not! Please help yourselves.
Brock	Oh wow! This...this cake is delicious! I feel completely re-energized!
Elesa	Nothing makes me happier after a good battle than eating some delicious cake. Hehe. You really like it, too, don't you, Rotom?
Serena	Oh! Did you and Brock just have a battle, Elesa? I would have loved to see that! I guess the cake was a success, then! Thanks for your help, <player>. I couldn't have done this without you. I'm glad this cheered everyone up!: Me, too! Don't underestimate the power of desserts! The power of desserts is amazing!: Yes, it is! Don't underestimate the power of desserts! Still, seeing everyone here having so much fun together... I can't help but think that this might actually be the best way to cheer up our Pokémon!

Story Event - Summer Superstars

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Steven	The beach sure is lively.
Lyra	That's a refreshing look for you, Steven! It's a real change from the suits you always wear.
Steven	Yes, it is. I thought I'd go with something a little more relaxed today to enjoy the occasion to the fullest!
Lyra	Hey, <player>! Let's take a page out of Steven's book and really enjoy ourselves!

• One Summer's Day

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Steven	Good to see you, <player>. Oh, are you surprised by these new outfits we're wearing? Apparently there's going to be a music festival for sync pairs to enjoy. I brought this Sandslash I've been raising. I was thinking we could test our skills in a place that's bustling with activity.
Lyra	And I brought this little Jigglypuff. I thought it would be a good experience for her since she loves singing! Well, that was my excuse at first, but now I'm just really excited to go myself...
Steven	Why don't you come with us to the festival?
(Transition to the town)
Lear	Hmm... The sync pairs seem to be less motivated lately. Maybe the heat is getting to them... Pathetic fools! What's the point of me rising to the top if all the sync pairs are weaklings?! Hmph. So be it. I'll just have to come up with something else to make Pasio famous that isn't Pokémon battles. Some new attractions ought to bring in strong sync pairs! I've got to come up with something special that'll breathe new life into Pasio and generate a bunch of publicity! Rachel! Can't you see I'm trying to think? Knock off that humming already!
Rachel	Ah! Sooorry. But it's, like, summer, y'know? The time for playing in the water and going to festivals and all that fun stuff. It's enough to make me wanna sing a little song, y'knooow?
Lear	We're surrounded by water! You can play in it whenever you want! And festivals? Singing? Utter nonsense! It's that kind of ridiculous carefree attitude that's making all the sync pairs— Wait a minute... Maybe it's not so ridiculous after all! Excellent work, Rachel! Ha ha ha ha!
Rachel	Huuuh? Did I just do something right?

• The Sync Pair Music Festival!

Name	Text
Having been invited by Steven and Lyra, <player> arrives at the festival. The sounds of lively music and singing can be heard in all directions.
Steven	Wow. It looks like everyone's having a good time. This is the Sync Pair Music Festival, a celebration of summer here on Pasio...
Lyra	This place is popping! It's everything I could ever want in a music festival! Jigglypuff seems to be enjoying it, too! And whatever that is wafting over from the food booths smells delicious...
Steven	The food booths do look good, not to mention the other booths that have shooting games and prize raffles. Is that a Hoenn Rangers action figure? It's not every day you come across one of those. Do you know about the Hoenn Rangers? I sure do!: I'm impressed. Even in Hoenn, there aren't many people who know about them. Are they some kind of heroes?: Yes. They're a team of local heroes who operated in Hoenn back in the day. I hear their popularity was short-lived due to the Pokémon Contest Spectaculars starting up around the same time. Come to think of it, the excitement of this festival reminds me of the Pokémon Contest Spectaculars.
Lyra	I'd love a chance to take the stage at a Pokémon Contest Spectacular someday! Huh? Is that Lear? It doesn't look like he's about to start singing, though...
Lear	Ladies and gentlemen! I'm glad to see you all enjoying yourselves at the Sync Pair Music Festival! But...need I remind you? Pasio was created to determine which sync pair is the strongest of all! With that in mind, I hereby declare that a contest will be held... A contest to decide which sync pairs reign supreme as a musical act! I present...the Pasio Superstar Competition!
Lyra	The Pasio Superstar Competition?
Lear	You'll all form teams and compete for first place by playing music with your partner Pokémon! Those who rise above the rest in the categories of musical sense and group composition will be crowned Pasio's Superstars!
Ryuki	Awww yeah! I'm all fired up!
Lisia	Wow! This sounds kinda like a Pokémon Contest Spectacular! Let's show them what we've got, Ali!
Lear	And since I'm such a nice guy, I've prepared a prize to make things more exciting! In addition to prize money, I will graciously appoint the winning team to act as my official Pasio promo reps!
Lyra	Official Pasio promo reps?! So we'd sorta be like celebrities! That sounds like fun!
Lear	This is your chance to be the face of Pasio! You better show some gratitude! In fact, since I'm such a nice guy, I've even prepared a prize for the second-place team!
Sawyer	Well done as always, young master! How generous of you!
Rachel	I'm sooooo jealous. You guys better show some gratitude to Master Lear, 'kay?
Lear	That takes care of that! Now, let's start things off by separating the wheat from the chaff in the preliminaries! If you want to make it to the finals, beat out the competition and prove you've got what it takes! Ha ha ha ha!
Steven	The Pasio Superstar Competition, huh? Prizes aside, this seems like a good chance to test my skills. I can sense from my sync stone that Sandslash has gotten stronger. Now I'd like to see it for myself. And I'd also like my Metagross to see me in my moment of triumph since we've trained so much together.
Lyra	Jigglypuff and I are actually really into the idea of being celebrities... Plus, we practice songs together all the time. We've been looking for a chance to show them off!
Steven	Why don't the three of us make a team, then?
Lyra	Yeah! Let's do it!: Yeah! Since we're already here at the festival, we might as well try our best to win!
Steven	Yeah! Let's do it!: I'm glad to be a part of the team! I have no intention of losing in either musical sense or group composition!
Lyra	Let's go for the win!: Of course! If we're going to do it, we've got to win!
Steven	Let's go for the win!: That's the spirit! I mean, I intended to win this from the start. All right. First, we have to make it through the preliminaries. It looks like we're up against them first.
(Hapu, Hau, and Kukui face-off with Lyra, Steven, and the player)
Hau	We're bona fide festival fans ourselves, you know!
Kukui	Our Alolan spirit is burning bright like Flame Wheel!
Hapu	Mm-hmm! I'll show off an Alolan song I've been practicing, too!
Steven	The team from Alola, where summer never ends... Looks like we've already got our work cut out for us.
Lyra	Yeah. They're burning bright as the sun itself!
Steven	In that case, let's cool them off with our own music. All right, Lyra and <player>! Let's get focused and ready for our first team competition!

• Festival Fans and Superstars

Name	Text
Hau	Wow! That was impressive! I guess we lost this time.
Kukui	You beat our burning Alolan spirit? You're really something, <player>!
Hapu	Yes. It's unfortunate that we lost, but I guess we'll just have to cheer for you now.
Kukui	All right! Let's Accelerock our way back to the spectator area, yeah!
Hau	I'm going to get something to eat at one of the food booths!
Hapu	My goodness. What a restless bunch. I'll be going now. I've got my fingers crossed for your victory.
<player>'s team continued their winning streak, making it all the way to the finals!
Steven	It looks like we made to the finals. Well done, everyone, for making it this far.
Lyra	Singing and dancing out in the sun is more tiring than I expected, but it sure is a lot of fun!
Steven	You two seem to be enjoying this almost too much. Are you feeling OK?
Lyra	We're fine! Knowing the finals are right around the corner has me really fired up. Wow! That feels so cold and refreshing! Thank you, Sandslash!
Steven	It looks like Sandslash is worried about you, too. Be careful not to get so fired up that you burn out.
The final showdown of the Pasio Superstar Competition is about to begin! Participating teams, please assemble onto the stage as you are called.
Lyra	Look! Isn't that...
Steven	I'm certainly not surprised we're competing against them for first place.
Lisia	Dazzling, dizzying, doldrums defying! Hoenn's own contest idol! The Miraculous Lisia!
Ryuki	The name's Ryuki. I'm what you might call a star. I've made it this far so I can play a gig in the finals!
Roxie	♪ P-O-K-E-M-O-N! Pokémon! ♪ As if we'd lose a music competition! First place is as good as ours!
Ace Trainer	Lissi! Scout me as your next boyfriend!
Street Thug	Ryuki! Let 'em hear the world's best scream!
Swimmer	Roxie! Blow everyone's minds!
Lyra	Wow... The crowd's really going wild!
Steven	Two musicians and a contest idol. It looks like a lot of their fans have come to cheer them on, too.
Lisia	You'll go easy on us today, won't you, Steven?
Steven	Hey, you may be Wallace's niece, but that doesn't mean I'm going to hold back!
Lisia	Hehehe. I'm so excited to battle the Champion! Oh my! What a cute outfit! Would you mind telling me your name?
Lyra	What?! Oh, uh, I'm Lyra! I guess I'm a little interested in contests...
Lisia	Oh, really?! I guess I better scout you for a contest right away! On second thought, maybe after we're done competing, huh?
Steven	Ryuki, was it? I've heard stories about your skill.
Ryuki	I'm honored, Champion! I can't believe a star from Hoenn knows who I am! And that cool new face there must be an Alolan Sandslash! I bet he'd be great for a jam session!
Roxie	<player>! Even if we're up against you and a Champion, we won't lose! You're really determined!/You sure are fired up!: I guess you could say that. I figure making a name for myself here might encourage my old man while he's chasing his dream back in Unova. Uh, I mean, not that I care about him that much or anything! Let's get this party started already!
Lear	Looks like you're all done with your little chat. All right, then. Let the final competition begin! The audience will decide which team wins! I expect you all to deliver performances worthy of the Pasio Superstar Competition!
Lyra	This is my chance to be a star. I've got to give it my all!

• Jigglypunk!

Name	Text
(Lisia and Steven perform)
Lyra	Wow! They both did a great job! We've got to put it all on the line, too, Jigglypuff! C'mon, let's go! All right! Here we go! I'm Lyra and this is Jigglypuff! Hope you enjoy our song! (Jigglypuff?! Dial it back a little!)
Steven	Uh-oh... It looks like their enthusiasm backfired. Wow... That's intense... Jigglypuff's voice is pretty potent... At this rate, we're all...gonna fall...asleep...
Ryuki	Hey! Wake up! You can't go beddy-bye in the middle of a live show!
Roxie	Well done, Ryuki! I'm wide awake now!
Lyra	Th-thank you.
Ryuki	Now's not the time for you to be thankin' me! We're gonna take the stage if you keep dillydallyin'!
Lyra	Oh, right! Jigglypuff! Once more from the top! Use your gentle voice just like you always do. Whoa! Wh-what's gotten into you, Jigglypuff?!
Ryuki	I think she digs our loud music! Jigglypuff sing differently depending on the region they're from, you know! I bet she heard us screaming and dug it so much, she wanted to try it out herself!
Lyra	Oh, I see... I'm sorry, Jigglypuff. I never realized you could sing like that. All right! In that case, I'll just keep up with Jigglypuff's new style! Now, let our Johto spirit ring out loud!
Ryuki	Nice! I like that intensity! Everyone needs some intensity now and then to shake things up!
Ace Trainer	I think I'm falling in love! How could such a cute face make such loud, heavy music?!
Street Thug	Rock on, little lady! Don't let her show you up, Ryuki!
Swimmer	Oooh! This is blowing my mind!
Steven	Wow. Never in a million years did I think she could sing like that. She's even a match for Ryuki!: She sure is. And Ryuki seems happy about it, too. It's so cool!: Yes! I think it's cool, too. Come on, we still have time to show them what we've got. Let's win over the audience and secure our first-place spot!
Lisia	Hehe. Looks like we've reached the next chapter in your story, Lyra! This is a little different from the Pokémon Contest Spectacular, so it won't be as easy... but we've got to give it our all! Right, Ali?

• Endless Summer!

Name	Text
Lisia	Our fans are cheering us on, after all! You and I are definitely going to win this, Ali!
Lyra	This is our chance to stand on the same stage as a contest idol! Losing is not an option!
Ryuki	Yo, Hoenn superstar! I'm gonna surpass you and get one step closer to making my mark on the world!
Steven	And I'm going to prove my bond with Sandslash by winning against you!
Roxie	This is the homestretch! We'll take on your determination with our poisonous performance!
Lear	Hmph. I've reached a decision. Both teams were equal in terms of skill, but the winner by a slim margin is... <player>'s team! Now then, let's start the awards ceremony! We'll start by handing out the prizes for the team that took first place. Try to show some gratitude, will you?! To think that the Champion of Hoenn has become the poster boy for Pasio... I guess this competition was a good idea after all!
Rachel	Master Lear looks toootally happy.
Sawyer	Steven has a lot of fans, after all. We'll probably get a lot of business after this.
Lyra	So we're the official promo reps of Pasio now? I wonder how we're supposed to act.
Lisia	Congratulations, Lyra. Keep up the good work!
Lyra	Hehe. Thanks! We'll always be cheering for you and Ali, Lisia! Huh? You don't look very happy, Steven.
Steven	Oh, that's not it. I'm happy I was able to win first place with Sandslash at my side. It's just that I'm not very interested in prize money or becoming an official promo rep or anything like that.
Lisia	Speaking of prizes, we get one, too, don't we? I'm excited to see what it is!
Lear	Next is the second place team! Your prize is... a statue of yours truly sculpted from a rare ore!
Lisia	... ... ... What?!
Lear	Put this symbol of your team someplace where everyone can get a good look at it!
Rachel	That's totally craaazy, Master Lear. I'm sooo jealous.
Sawyer	What wonderful thoughtfulness! Well done as always, young master!
Lisia	Wow... That sure is a surprising prize! But where on earth are we going to put such a big statue? Huh? Steven? What's up?
Steven	Incredible! This ore... Is this what I think it is? Ah-ha! I knew it! It's so hard to get these days, what with the increase in industrial demand! Gosh! I'm so jealous of you all! You get to look at this ore every day!
Lisia	Hehe. What a great smile. You sure do live up to your name, Steven Stone! If it's all right with you two, I think it might be a good idea to give this statue to Steven. What do you think?
Ryuki	Fine by me! It's too heavy to fit in my luggage anyway.
Roxie	Yeah, I don't mind. He'd be taking a load off our hands. Literally...
Lisia	Hehe. Great! Thanks, you two! Well, you heard them. This statue is our gift to you, Steven!
Steven	Really?! Thank you! I'll take good care of it!
Lear	Hmph. They don't know what they're giving up! But no matter... The Sync Pair Music Festival isn't over yet! Get out there and enjoy summertime on Pasio to the fullest!

Story Event - Family Ties

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Lusamine	Together as a family, with my dearest Lillie and Gladion...
Gladion	Hmph. I never thought I'd end up on a team with you two.
Lusamine	But this will be such a good opportunity for us to show our bond as a family!
Lillie	Yeah! Let's train hard so we can show the competition the full power of our family!

• Intro

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Lillie	Alola, <player>!
Gladion	Hey! We've been looking all over for you. Got a favor to ask. Lillie went and entered us into this family battle competition that's coming up soon...
Lusamine	But we don't really have any experience battling together as a team, you see. We were hoping you could introduce us to a good instructor who could show us the ropes.
Lillie	I want us to be able to show our full power in the competition as a family—me, my brother, and our mother, all together! Will you help us, <player>?

• A Family against All Odds

Name	Text
(Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine battle Janine, Koga, and the player at the beach)
Koga	Fwahahaha! The victory is ours!
Gladion	Did you see how in sync they were? How could there be that much of a gap between us...
Lusamine	Going from three individuals battling to one cohesive unit is proving rather difficult, isn't it. Lillie, dear, why don't we try battling with just the two of us first and see how it goes?
Lillie	OK!
(Lillie and Lusamine battle Janine and Koga)
Janine	Good battle! Guess that's another victory for us!
Lillie	I'm sorry, Mother...
Lusamine	No need to apologize, dear. I know you did the best you could. Gladion, let's try the same thing with you.
Gladion	All right.
Lusamine and her family continued to fight hard, battle after battle. But it wasn't enough to defeat the father-daughter combo of Koga and Janine.
(the player teams up with Gladion and Lillie and battle Janine and Koga)
Lusamine	... ... ...
???	Look at them go.
(Norman appears)
Lusamine	Norman! I thought you couldn't make it today. Did your plans change?
Norman	Brendan has some things he has to take care of today, but I gave in to curiosity and decided to come check things out on my own. How's it going? Has the training worked out well for you?
Lusamine	I wish I could say it was going smoothly. I assumed that our love for each other as a family would make syncing up in battle a trifle. It seems I was wrong.
Norman	Ah, don't worry. Brendan and I had a tough time finding our groove together in the beginning, too. We kept at it, though, and somewhere along the way, it just started to click for us. That's family, though, eh?
Lusamine	Family...
Norman	Don't trouble yourself over it too much, all right? You'll get there in time.
Lusamine	... ... ... That may have been true for you and your son, but we have very different families. I have a feeling I know the reason mine hasn't been successful in this...
Norman	Lusamine...?
Koga	Yes! That was quite good!
Janine	<player>, Gladion, Lillie, you're doing great! You're really starting to move with confidence!
Lillie	Lillie moved like the wind!: Aw! Thank you, <player>!
Gladion	Gladion was on fire!: Yeah. I feel like my reaction time's getting quicker.
Koga	At the rate you're going, the two of you will be able to sync up in battle without <player>'s help in no time. I would expect no less from a pair of siblings like yourselves.
Lillie	Of course! We're giving this our all!
Gladion	Hmph. We've got this. Come on, Lillie! Let's finish 'em together!
Lusamine	... ... ...'

• A Family Divided

Name	Text
Several days after the training session with Koga and Janine... the day of the family competition finally arrived.
Lillie	Today's the day. We've got one match to prove ourselves. I hope we do well. You don't sound very excited.: Oh, no, I am excited. It's just... Have some confidence!: Y-you're right. I know. It's just... I wish we'd had a little more time to prepare. That's all.
Gladion	We did some more training after that first session with Koga... but the three of us are still struggling to get in sync with each other as a team.
Lusamine	... ... ...
Lillie	Well, moping around won't fix anything, will it? Come on, let's try to cheer up! I promise to fight with my full power!
Gladion	You're right. Our strategy should be more than enough to defeat most of the teams here. We're gonna win this!
???	Hey, Gladion! Hey, Lillie!
Gladion	Brendan? I didn't know you were gonna be competing today.
Brendan	Yep! I'm here with my dad and Wally.
Wally	Have you gone over to check the matchups yet?
Lillie	What? No, we haven't had a chance yet.
Brendan	Ha! I'll save you the trip, then! You're looking at your opponents right here!
Gladion	What?!
Lillie	We're matched up with you?!
Brendan	Haha! Hope you're prepared, 'cause we're in it to win it!
Norman	Brendan, Wally. You should start getting ready for the match soon.
Brendan	You got it, Dad.
Lusamine	I never would have guessed I'd be fighting against you, Norman.
Norman	It came as a surprise to me as well. Best of luck to both of us. Let's give it our all out there.
Gladion	... ... ... Hey... We need to change our strategy.
Lillie	What?! What are you talking about, Gladion?
Gladion	Did you see who we're matched up against? There's no way we're gonna win against a powerhouse team from Hoenn like this. If we wanna win, we've gotta give up trying to get in sync with each other. It's just not working. Our only chance is to throw everything we've got at them individually!
Lillie	Gladion, we can't just change our strategy like that right before the match.
Gladion	If we want our team to win, that's just what we're gonna have to do.
Lillie	But... I...I think we should try our best to fight together as a family, even if it means we don't have a chance to win!
Gladion	Huh?! What's the matter with you? There's no point in competing if you're not trying to win!
Norman	All right, you two. Calm down. Talking things out is good, but getting into an argument right before a match isn't going to help anyone.
Lusamine	... ... ... I understand why you two are upset.
Lillie	Mother...
Gladion	We're running out of time. Come on, we need to start preparing.
Lusamine	That won't be necessary. There's only one solution that can solve our problem. I'm removing myself from this team.
Lillie	What...?

• A Two-Way Street

Name	Text
Gladion	What do you mean you're removing yourself from the team?!
Lillie	Where's this coming from, Mother?
Lusamine	The two of you should understand how I came to this conclusion. It's simple. There's an obstacle preventing our team from bonding together as a cohesive unit... Me.
Lillie	That's not true!
Lusamine	It's all right, Lillie. I know this is my fault. I have to face the consequences of the mistakes I made in the past. I opened up Ultra Wormholes across Alola, subjected our beautiful islands to so much chaos... And my selfish behavior tore our family apart. It's no wonder our efforts to unite as a team have been a struggle. I'm the one to blame.
Lillie	Mother...
Gladion	... ... ...
Lusamine	<player>... Please take my place in the competition and fight with Lillie and Gladion. Are you sure?: I'm sure. But...: Please. With you by their side... I'm sure this team will be able to fight as one cohesive unit. With me out of the picture, this team may even stand a chance to win.
Lillie	How can you be so selfish, Mother?! The whole reason I entered us into this competition was so that the three of us could fight together! And at the first turn, you want to leave us? Without you, there isn't even a reason to take part anymore!
Lusamine	Lillie...
Gladion	Did you forget why we started practicing for this in the first place? This is a FAMILY competition. We wanted to win it together as family! If you won't even be on the team, I'd rather just withdraw altogether!
Lusamine	Gladion...
Norman	Lusamine, I don't claim to be a perfect parent either, but let me say this. Just as parents love their children and want what's best for them... children love their parents, too, and want what's best for us. It's not a one-way street.
Lusamine	I really am a poor excuse for a mother, aren't I. Once again, I tried to force my decision on them without stopping to consider how they might feel. This time will be different. Lillie, Gladion... I was so focused on doing what I thought was best for you, I never even stopped to ask if that was what you wanted. The two of you are already so strong. And not only that, you're also incredibly kind and caring. As your mother, I could learn a thing or two from you when it comes to that. So come on! Let's join together and show the competition the full extent of our power! We're going to win this as a family!
(Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine battle and defeat Brendan, Norman, and Wally)
Gladion	We did it. We defeated Brendan's team.
Lillie	We did it, Mother!
Brendan	Aw, man! I can't believe we lost to them!
Norman	Congratulations, Lusamine. That was a good battle. The evidence should be as clear as day after a victory like that. The three of you make a good team. And you make a good family.
Lusamine	...Thank you, Norman.
Gladion	When I heard our family would be fighting as a team, I had no idea how things would turn out. But I'm glad we did it.
Lillie	Me too! It turned out to be so much fun! Mother... Gladion... Promise we'll do this together again sometime?
Lusamine	I promise.
Gladion	Hmph.
Lusamine	(Honey...) (I will continue to love our children and strengthen the bond of our family.) (I'll protect these wonderful smiles of theirs in the hope that one day, they'll be as bright as yours.)

• Gladion the Gladiator?

Name	Text
(Forest)
Gladion	Hapu, who's this guy you want me to meet up with? Just spill it already!
Hapu	Don't be impatient, Gladion. You'll see for yourself soon enough. Ah! Here he is now!
Grimsley	This must be Gladion. I see what you meant, Hapu. He does have a sharp look in his eyes.
Gladion	And you are...?
Grimsley	Hmph. I'm Grimsley, one of the Unova Elite Four. Hmph.
Gladion	Hmph.
Lillie	Wait, that's it?!
Hapu	I had a feeling the two of you would see eye to eye. It seems I was correct.
Shauntal	"Two men clad in all black stood before one another..." "In naught but a moment, a new friendship was born."
Gladion	I could learn a thing or two from someone like you, Grimsley. You can teach me things that'll take me to even greater heights as a Trainer! I'll be stronger than ever!
Grimsley	And I'll be waiting to battle you myself once you get there.
Lillie	That's great, Gladion! I've never seen you look so excited before.
Hapu	Indeed! I can feel a new strength starting to rise within him already... I've got it! Gladion, who fights with all of his might to rise to greater heights... We should call him Gladion the Gladiator! Haha!
Gladion	G-Gladiator?! Not exactly the nickname I had in mind...
Grimsley	Hmph. Give it your best shot, Gladion the Gladiator.
Lillie	We'll make quite a formidable pair, won't we! Never-lily-livered Lillie and Gladion the Gladiator!
Gladion	Sure... Yeah...
Shauntal	"The young man in black had earned a new name for himself..." "Yet with this new name came new troubles as well."

• Pasio's Elegant Ladies

Name	Text
(Beach)
Erika	That was splendid, Lillie.
Caitlin	I really enjoyed battling together.
Lillie	Thank you! I had a lot of fun, too!
Darach	Excellent battle, Miss Lillie. I could tell you were giving it your absolute best. Well done indeed!
Gladion	Lillie used to be so shy and reserved, always taking things slowly at her own pace... Hmph. Now she's like a totally different person.
Lillie	I don't have time to take things slowly anymore. I became a Pokémon Trainer much later than you and Hau did. I want to catch up to your level as fast as I can, so I need to train extra hard. That's why I try to do my very best every single day! Like Hapu says—no one can call me lily-livered!
Gladion	Hmph. Right.
Darach	I think it's wonderful that you're working so hard to improve yourself. Wouldn't you agree, Lady Caitlin?
Lillie	Oh my gosh! Are you two feeling all right?!
Darach	Hoho, it seems your hardworking spirit must have rubbed off on the two of them, Miss Lillie. They look perfectly exhausted.
Gladion	(These two sleepyheads seem to have grown pretty powerful, slow pace or not... Could that actually be the secret to their strength?!) (I guess it would've been possible for Lillie to grow stronger in a similar way, even if she'd continued to take things slow...) (But as her brother, I kind of like this new Lillie... It's good to see her working hard and doing her best.)

• Beast or Beauty?

Name	Text
(Town)
Nanu	This is bad news.
Olivia	Ultra Beasts like this are a threat to people and Pokémon alike. For one to appear here on Pasio...
Nanu	Well, we can't just ignore something like this.
???	Wait! Don't!
Lillie	That Pheromosa isn't a danger to anyone!
Lusamine	It appeared before me out of the blue one day, and it's been with me ever since. We've formed a sync pair together. It's been a very friendly companion to me.
Olivia	You formed a sync pair with an Ultra Beast?!
Nanu	Your track record with those hasn't exactly been the cleanest, ma'am...
???	Whoa! Is that what I think it is?!
Bugsy	A Pheromosa! Wow! This is amazing! It's so beautiful!
Viola	Look at how long and graceful its body is—and that gorgeous white coloration! Yes! These shots are going to be fantastic!
Olivia	Wait, don't go near it! That Pokémon is—
Nanu	... ... ... Aw, crud. This isn't like me... I must be gettin' tired in my old age. Right. I'm gonna go take a load off somewhere.
Olivia	Nanu?!
Nanu	The only threats I see around here are my own preconceptions. Nothing to worry about, right, missy?
Lillie	No, sir! Ultra Beasts are Pokémon, too, after all!
Nanu	You take care of that partner of yours, Miss President.

• Let It Go, Lusamine

Name	Text
(Town)
Lusamine	Will she be all right? Maybe I should go... No, I can't walk away now...
???	What are you doing over here, Lusamine?
Lusamine	A-Acerola! My goodness, you nearly scared me to death!
Acerola	Oh! Isn't that Lillie over there? Lillie!
Lusamine	Shh! Stop! Stop! Phew... That was close.
Serena	Are you trying to keep an eye on her in secret or something?
Lusamine	Actually, I am. Lillie is shopping for clothes with her friends right now. But...I'm afraid she'll pick out something strange!
Acerola	Hahaha! She'll be fine!
Serena	Yeah! Lisia and Candice both have an amazing sense of style. Trust me—she's in good hands.
Lusamine	You're right... As a parent, I need to learn to trust my children more.
Acerola	Hold on... It looks like someone else is joining them.
(Clair joins Candice, Lillie, and Lisia)
Lusamine	Who is that?! And what is that skintight aqua bodysuit she's strutting around in?! She looks so bold and confident... What if she starts to rub off on Lillie? What if Lillie tries to imitate her fashion?! Oh dear...
Serena	Umm, I'm pretty sure that's not gonna happen...
Lusamine	I have to do something... I'm her mother, so it's my duty to step in and put a stop to this, right?
Serena	It's not going to be easy to move on from your past ways if you continue on like this, Lusamine...

• An Unexpected Reunion

Name	Text
(Town)
Guzma	Well, well... I didn't think I'd run into Madam Prez herself way out here on Pasio.
Lusamine	I see you made your way here as well, Guzma...
Guzma	Meh. Alola was too small for us. You sure seem to have changed a lot over the journey... I saw that look in your eye. You never made a face like that when we were on the same team. You ain't even the same person now.
Lusamine	... ... ...
Guzma	You used to have this gleam in your eye... Like you knew you had the power to change the whole world right at your fingertips. I used to wanna be like you... But now?
Lusamine	You're not wrong... I have changed. Are you disappointed?
Guzma	Nah.
Lusamine	What?
Guzma	That face you were makin' a minute ago... You looked kinda like a real mom. Your kids deserve to have this person in their lives, not that power-hungry lady with a gleam in her eye. This new you that's spendin' a quiet afternoon shoppin' with her kids...she'll make 'em much happier. Guzma! What is wrong with you?! You're turnin' into a pile of mush... See ya, Madam Prez. Next time, let's have a Pokémon battle or somethin'.
Lusamine	(It seems I'm not the only one who's changed, Guzma...)

• Sibling Advantages

Name	Text
(Field)
Lance	All right, let's leave it there for today.
Lillie	Thank you so much! I feel like I learned a lot!
Gladion	It's crazy how much people's personalities come through when battling tag team. You move like you have twin telepathy, Tate and Liza. It seems like you always know what the other is gonna do. In a battle format where teamwork is key, that's a huge plus to have. Lance and Clair, I know that you two are cousins...
Clair	*chuckle* Aren't we fantastic?
Gladion	Compared to Tate and Liza, you two seemed to move pretty independently of each other. But that just proves how much you trust each other and respect each other's skill. You don't need me to tell you how strong you are.
Lance	Thanks for the analysis. You've got a good eye.
Tate	Your coordination with Lillie was really great, too, Gladion!
Gladion	It was?
Clair	I thought so. It was a little awkward here and there, but both of you really shined through.
Liza	Yeah! And I noticed that when Lillie looked like she was in trouble, you jumped in and covered for her. You really looked like a big brother then!
Gladion	Wha— W-well, what else was I supposed to do...
Lillie	*giggle*
Lance	You're not twins or cousins—you're siblings. That relationship is something you can use to your advantage. You would do well to utilize it moving forward.
Gladion	An advantage, huh. Seems like having a sibling on your team may not be a bad thing at all.
Lillie	Yeah! Let's use it to our advantage!

• Past vs. Future

Name	Text
(Beach)
Lusamine	Come on out, Pheromosa. Our little stroll is over now. It's time to go home. Silvally? Is Gladion around here, too? Silvally... I like that name much better than Type: Null. Gladion, Lillie, and I have become a family again... but the mistakes I made in the past haven't just disappeared. You were created for the purpose of fighting the Ultra Beasts. All that experimentation we put you through... It must have been terrible. When you look at me now... do you hate me for what I did?
???	Silvally doesn't hate you.
Lusamine	Gladion...
Gladion	Silvally's not the type to dwell on things that happened in the past. When it destroyed its control mask, it let go of all the pain and hatred it felt with it. Now, Silvally's focused on the future more than anything else.
Lusamine	The future...
Gladion	Yeah. And when it thinks about the future, I'm sure you and Pheromosa are there right along with us. As our allies, fighting right there beside us. You should try it sometime, too, Mother... Focusing on the future, I mean.
Lusamine	You're right... Rather than dwelling on the past...what I should be doing is looking ahead at our future.

• A Family of Rivals

Name	Text
(Mountain)
Lillie	Wow! I think we did better in this last battle together than we did during the competition!
Lusamine	I agree. Our team coordination has improved quite a bit.
Lillie	Is something the matter, Gladion?
Gladion	Just thinking about something that's been nagging at me... You and Pheromosa basically have limitless potential when it comes to your strength. Who really knows what you're capable of? Any way you look at it, you two are a lot stronger than Silvally and me...
Lusamine	*chuckle* Stop, Gladion. You're making us blush.
Gladion	I don't plan on leaving it that way, Mother. I'll show you that Silvally and I can become stronger than any other sync pair! Because...I want to protect you and Lillie. I want to protect my family.
Lusamine	Gladion...
Lillie	I'm going to do my best, too! I'm going to work hard to hone my skills as a Trainer. Someday, I'll be even stronger than you and Mother! Like Hapu says—no one can call me lily-livered!
Lusamine	Lillie... *chuckle* It makes me so proud seeing how confident the two of you have become... but you're still a long, long way from surpassing me, my dears. My strength in battle comes from the deep love that I have for my Pokémon.
Gladion	Hmph. That sounds like a challenge. Let's see which one of us can become the strongest! We may be family... but we're rivals, too!

• Lost and Found

Name	Text
(Mountain)
Lillie	Oh, <player>! Clefairy seems to have gotten lost. Would you mind coming with me to look for her?
(When talking to Lillie)
Lillie	I was just about to go up the mountain to look at the moon with Clefairy. Would you like to come with us once we find her, <player>?
(When talking to the Rising Star)
Lillie	What about this Pokémon?
Rising Star	Isn't my Jigglypuff cute? We're practicing singing right now! Here we go! I'm feeling...kind of...sleepy...
(When talking to the Hiker)
Lillie	What about this Pokémon?
Hiker	My Blissey's eggs are the best in the world! They say that Blissey's eggs are chock-full of happiness—and that anyone who eats them will be happy, too!
Lillie	That's like something out of a fairy tale! How wonderful!
Hiker	In fact, since I eat them every day... you could say that my belly is chock-full of happiness!
(After talking to all the Trainers)
Lillie	Hmm...I wonder where my little Clefairy could have run off to. Did you hear that? That was Clefairy's cry!
(Further up the mountain)
Gladion	Clefairy had just about given up on waiting for you.
Lillie	What?
Gladion	Unbelievable... I see your sense of direction is as bad as ever.
Lillie	I guess it was actually you who was lost, Lillie?/Try not to get lost again, Lillie.: Heeey! <player>! Oh, look! The moon's so pretty!

• Gladion's Predicament

Name	Text
(Forest)
Gladion	Hey, <player>. Do you know any Pokémon that can make string? My clothes got ripped while I was training. Some string should suffice for a quick fix.
(When talking to Gladion)
Gladion	Let me know if you see any.
(When breaking a rock that reveals a Kakuna that evolves into a Beedrill)
Gladion	Oh, great! If we could just get a little string... Uh-oh! Let's get out of here!
While they were making their escape, <player>'s clothes got caught on a branch and ripped.
Gladion	Phew. Looks like we got away safely. Oh, come on... You can't get your own clothes ripped trying to help fix mine. That defeats the purpose!
Camper	Hurray! It finally evolved! H-huh? Ahhh!
Gladion	Hmph. Looks like he still has a long way to go in his training.
(When breaking a rock that reveals a Lass and her Steenee)
Gladion	Hm? Are you hungry or something? Hmph. Guess I have no choice. This is Silvally's, but I'll share some with you. What? I'm not giving away all of it! I'll save some for you!
(After breaking all the rocks)
Gladion	This is shaping up to be a tough search. Hey! Isn't that...
(After talking to an Ace Trainer and his Spinarak)
Gladion	All right. This should be enough. I'll fix your ripped clothes. Come here. OK. All done. Thanks!: Hmph. It was no big deal. What about your clothes, Gladion?: Hmph. My clothes can wait. I'm used to having a few rips in my outfit.

Story Event - The Eccentric Electrician

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Volkner	With a Thunderbolt that powerful, just maybe...
Volkner	I'd be very grateful for your help. I'm counting on you!

• Volkner's Request

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Volkner	Aha... Your Thunderbolt may be just the thing to reignite that fire of his. Hey, <player>, would you mind helping me with something? I'm in a bit of a bind right now. Come find me when you're ready.

• Burned to Cinders

Name	Text
<player> came to the edge of town with Volkner. Once there, he/she found Flint looking particularly burned-out.
Volkner	Flint?/He's burnt down to cinders again...: You know him? Great. That saves me the trouble of explaining. We don't exactly see eye to eye on everything, me and Flint. For starters, we're both very particular about what Pokémon type we use. Today, we were going to settle once and for all the issue of whether Electric types or Fire types are the best, but... I kept waiting for him at the spot we agreed on, and he never came. Then I found him here like this. I've tried talking to him and shaking him, but he just stands there like he's had his flames snuffed out. He must have had a really intense battle. I, for one, haven't forgotten what we were supposed to do today. That's where you come in. I need you to help me reignite his fire. We need to show him a great Pokémon battle! That should get him fired up, right? He'll want to join in the fun himself. And to be completely honest, I'm also curious to see the power of your Thunderbolt for myself. What do you say? Let's do it!: Great. Thank you! If you think I can do the job!: Of course. Thank you! All right. Without further ado, show us the power of your Thunderbolt!
(Screen goes black)
Volkner	Wha—?!/What's going on?!: *sigh* What terrible timing for a blackout.

• A Pair of Tinkerers

Name	Text
The sudden blackout seemed to surprise <player>. Volkner, however...
Volkner	Don't worry. The power will be back on soon.
(Screen goes back to normal)
Volkner	See? A simple blackout is no match for the technology in place here on Pasio.
(Clemont appears)
Clemont	Oh? If it isn't <player>. Where are you headed at such a late hour? I'm just here helping a friend.: I see. I've come to investigate the blackout that just happened! Why are YOU out here so late?: Me? I came running out here to investigate the blackout that just happened. Who is your friend there?
Volkner	I'm Volkner. I'm a Gym Leader from Sinnoh. And you are?
Clemont	My name's Clemont! I'm a Gym Leader from Kalos.
Volkner	Judging by your partner Pokémon, it looks like we have something in common. I'm sure we'll get along just great. Did you make that device on your back? It looks like you got a bit of inspiration from Aipom for the arm.
Clemont	That's right! Are you interested in inventions yourself, Volkner?
Volkner	Yes. I love tinkering with machines. If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to take a look inside that device of yours sometime to see how it works.
Clemont	Of course!
Volkner	Oh, I almost forgot. Would you mind helping us light a fire under our friend here?
Clemont	Help you...light a fire? F-Flint?!
Volkner	He's "burnt right down to cinders," as he says. I want to reignite his fire with a heated Pokémon battle. <player> and Clemont, both of you come at me at the same time!
Clemont	Well, I guess I don't mind, but...
Volkner	Are you sure you'll be fine alone?/Two-on-one? Really?: Hahaha! You're worried about me? I may not look like it, but they say I'm the top Gym Leader in Sinnoh. I'd be more worried about myself if I were you!

• A Fiery, Electric Showdown!

Name	Text
(Clemont and the player battle Volkner)
Volkner	Good! Now that's a shocking jolt! The air's vibrating with electricity! The flashes are practically blinding! This is why I love Electric-type Pokémon!
(Screen goes black)
Clemont	What?! Another blackout?!
(Screen goes back to normal)
Volkner	Not a problem! If the lights are out, we'll just have to shine brighter in their place! Hey, Flint! How long are you going to just stand there all burned-out like that?! The battle's going to end if you don't hurry up and snap out of it! Don't you want to join the fun?!
Flint	... ... ...!
Clemont	All right! It's about time for Flint to power back on!
Flint	Yeeeaaaaaah! I could feel your fiery spirits! Let me in on some of that action!
Volkner	You finally snapped out of it, I see.
Flint	Volkner?! Why are you here?!
Volkner	Don't burn out on us like that! It's a real bother, you know.
Clemont	He's awake!/Oh, good! He's back!: Good morning, Flint! Oh, well, I guess it's not morning right now. Good evening, I guess?
<player> and friends got Flint up to speed on what had happened so far.
Flint	I see. Thanks, everyone! Thank you, too, Volkner! I was just about to have to skip out on the battle I promised you.
Volkner	Don't worry about it. Consider this payback for what you did for me in Sinnoh.
Flint	What I did for you in Sinnoh?
Volkner	Back when I'd forgotten how to enjoy battles as a Gym Leader. You often came to Sunyshore City despite being busy with your duties as a member of the Elite Four, remember? You would find promising Trainers and have them come challenge me. Your efforts helped me remember how to enjoy Pokémon battles. I really am grateful to you for that.
Flint	Volkner...
Volkner	What? Did I move you to tears?
Flint	I'm not crying! I'm just practicing using Scald with my eyes!
Clemont	Well, great! Flint's back to normal, and the blackout seems to have ended as well! By the way, Flint, what got you so burned-out that you couldn't even move?
Flint	Well, I was doing some last-minute training to get ready for my battle with Volkner... and I just had so many great battles with great challengers that I burned away every last bit of my stamina!
Volkner	Well, I can't say I'm surprised hearing that coming from you.
Flint	The training machine I borrowed from the Black Belts this afternoon was pretty rough, too. Wait... Volkner! There's something I'd like to ask you about that...
???	No time for small talk! It's time for you to face us! We just love picking on tired sync pairs!
(Team Break appears)
Flint	Team Break?!

• The Blackout Sparker

Name	Text
Masked Man	The blackout seemed like a great chance to steal some Pokémon, but the power kept coming right back on again! But here we find a bunch of worn-out sync pairs. What luck! We can't let this good luck go to waste, can we?!
Volkner	Looks like they're serious. Are you up for a battle, Flint?
Flint	You bet! I think we've caused enough trouble for <player> and friends!
Volkner	You heard him. <player>, Clemont, feel free to sit this one out.
(Flint and Volkner battle Team Break)
Masked Man	Wh-what?! But you'd just finished a battle! You were supposed to be all worn out!
Volkner	Octillery is certainly a good Pokémon... but you didn't do a very good job raising it!
(Flint and Volkner defeat Team Break)
Masked Man	Argh! Let's get outta here!
(Team Break leaves)
Volkner	Thanks!: Don't mention it. I didn't even break a sweat.
Flint	You guys did great!: Heh! There's no way Sinnoh's strongest tag team would lose!
Clemont	You two sure are strong! We've got to work hard, too. Oh, are any of you thirsty after all that battling? I know I am. I'll go get water for everyone! Ahhh!
Flint	What's wrong, Clemont?!
Clemont	That vending machine must have gone through some crazy renovations. It's flashing, changing shape, and all sorts of unusual things. Ah! There are other ones just like it all over the place! I bet they use a lot of electricity. Maybe they're what caused the blackouts?
Flint	Hey, Volkner. I didn't get a chance to ask this a second ago, but... You didn't happen to do any of your renovations on the training machines recently, did you?
Volkner	The one that the Black Belts were using broke, so I fixed it for them.
Clemont	The one the Black Belts were using? You mean the production model of my Trainer-Grow-Stronger Machine?
Flint	Were the vending machines "broken," too?
Volkner	Yes. So I fixed them.
Flint	I knew it was you, Volkner! You know you aren't supposed to go around doing your renovations on random machines!
Volkner	I didn't do any renovations! I just fixed them in my own unique way!
Flint	*sigh* I bet you just couldn't help yourself once you started poking around inside those machines, huh? You know you're going to have to revert them all back to normal, right? Before Lear and his gang catch wind of it.
Volkner	I was so sure that the machines here on Pasio could withstand my special repairs. I guess I was wrong.
Flint	As you can see, he's a bit irresponsible, but don't hold that against him.
Volkner	Irresponsible? Me? I tell everyone that YOU'RE the irresponsible one.

Story Event - Fight or Fright

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Acerola	We're going to get soooo much candy!
Acerola	Fight or friiiiight! Tee-hee! Acerola here, ready for some trick-or-treating!
Hilbert	I'm all set, too! I can't wait to get out there and see what sort of battles await us tonight!

• Trick or Treat!

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Acerola	Fight or fright! Face me in a Pokémon battle, or I'll play a scary trick on yooou! Tee-hee!
Hilbert	Wahh! Acerola, I told you not to sneak up on me like that! We said we weren't gonna start any of that until we go out later tonight, remember?
Acerola	Oops! Sorry, Hilbert! I guess I just got a little too excited...
Hilbert	Sorry about that, <player>. We're actually getting ready to do some trick-or-treating in town tonight.
Acerola	Yeah! Only on Pasio, there's a special rule: you have to say “Fight or fright!” and have a Pokémon battle! Then when the battle is over, the loser has to give the winner some of their candy. Tee-hee! Oh! Were you wondering about my costume? I thought dressing up would make trick-or-treating more fun for all the tiny tots out there tonight! What do you think, <player>? Wanna come with us and get some candy?!
Hilbert	Yeah, why don't you join us? It'll be fun!
Acerola	We'll probably head over soon, but you can meet up with us later when you're ready, OK? See you there!
(Town)
Youngster	Fight or fright! If I win, you have to give me your candy!
Preschooler	Fight or fwight! Don't go easy on me just b'cause I'm wittle!
Player	I wonder where Acerola and Hilbert are... Wow, the city's all decked out!
Pikachu spotted a Mimikyu nearby. Something about it seemed oddly familiar...
Acerola	Oh, <player>! It's you! Looks like you found my Mimikyu!
Hilbert	We were a little worried at first since he bolted all of a sudden. Glad you found each other!
Acerola	He must have run off when he spotted you and Pikachu!
Hilbert	Y'know, I think I read somewhere that Mimikyu disguise themselves as Pikachu to get close to people and other Pokémon... Have you noticed that your Pikachu hasn't stopped staring at Acerola's Mimikyu since you arrived? Maybe Mimikyu's disguise is making him curious.
Acerola	Now that you mention it, I think I saw Pikachu staring at Mimikyu while we were in the Pokémon Center, too! If he's giving you this much attention, he must really want to be your friend, Mimikyu! Isn't that great? That reminds me... Where's Palossand?: Oh, she's not here today! She and Oshawott are playing with some kids at the beach.
Hilbert	Are you with Mightyena, Hilbert?: Yeah! He and I are partners tonight. Oshawott is over at the beach playing with Acerola's Palossand. We didn't want to disturb all the fun they were having, so we let them stay and play.
Acerola	Yep! I'm gonna collect a whooole bunch of candy tonight so I can share it with everyone back at the beach!
Hilbert	In that case, you'd better get your special shout ready! We've got a bunch of battles to win!
Acerola	You got it! Mimikyu and I will be scooping up all the competition tonight!

• Frightful Festivities

Name	Text
Acerola	Fight or fright! I hope you accept my challenge, because if you don't... Tee-hee! You'll have to face my bag of tricks instead!
(Acerola challenges a Punk Girl)
Hilbert	Fight or fright! I don't know about you, but I prefer Pokémon battling to getting the pants scared off of me!
(Hilbert challenges a Street Thug)
(The player challenges a Collector)
Acerola	Woo-hoo! Look at all the candy I won!
Hilbert	Nice! Looks like you've already got a pretty good stash. This is just the beginning, though!
???	Yep! The real battles are just getting started! Halt! Who goes there?!: Haha! Aren't you funny tonight! 'Tis I, a worthy challenger! I recognize that voice...: Haha! I thought I could surprise you, but you're too quick for me, <player>!
(Hilda appears)
Hilda	Come on, let's have a Pokémon battle! Hilbert, I challenge you!
Hilbert	Hang on a sec! Challenging me to a battle is totally fine, but...you do know what's going on tonight, right?!
Hilda	Of course! Wherever the Pokémon battles are, that's where I'm gonna be. No one loves battling more than me!
Hilbert	Right... But we're not just battling tonight. There's candy and...
Acerola	If you want to challenge somebody to a battle, there's a special rule you have to remember!
Hilda	Ohhh, I know what you're talking about! Haha! OK!
Hilbert	Wait, you DO know about the special rule then? Phew, that's good...
Hilda	Duh! "If two Trainers' eyes meet, they've got to have a Pokémon battle!" Come on, let's go! I'm coming at you with everything I've got!
Hilbert	Huh? No, no! That's not the rule we're talking about, Hilda!
(Transition to after the battle)
Hilbert	All right, the battle's over now, Hilda. *sigh* This is getting exhausting...
Hilda	Exhausted already? You're just getting lazy now, Hilbert. Remember how hard we used to fight on the Battle Subway?
Hilbert	Yeah, of course I do. But battling isn't what's making me exhausted... Listen, Hilda. I think you're confused.
Hilda	Huh? What are you talking about?
(Screen fades to black, then back)
Hilda	Ohhh... Fight or fright, huh? Why didn't you just tell me all of that in the first place?
Hilbert	Acerola tried, but you rushed us into a battle before she could finish explaining...
Hilda	Whoops! Hehe... We can just, y'know, forget all that happened, though, right? Besides, if you're looking for candy, I think I might have a lead for you! The people I battled earlier actually gave me some!
Acerola	Really?! Can you tell us where they are?
Hilda	Sure! After such a great battle with you guys, it's the least I could do!

• Halt! Who goes there?!

Name	Text
(Forest)
Hilbert	I'm pretty sure this is the spot Hilda mentioned...
Acerola	There's nobody here.: I know this spot! Ghost Pokémon love to lurk around in places like this! I think this forest is haunted...: Tee-hee! I know this spot! Ghost Pokémon love to lurk around in places like this! I wonder if there are any cuties floating around the forest now.
Hilbert	Now that you mention it...this place does kind of give me the heebie-jeebies. (If anything happens, it'll be up to me to protect everyone!)
(A Gengar appears)
Acerola	Oh my gosh! What a cutie! Where did you come from, buddy?
Hilbert	It couldn't be a wild Pokémon, could it? There aren't supposed to be any on Pasio... Wait, I think something else is hiding over there! Everyone, get behind me!
(A Drifblim appears, then disappears)
Acerola	Yay! It's another Ghost Pokémon! Tonight must be my lucky night, you guys! And where did you come from, cutie pie? Wanna come play in the forest with us?
Hilbert	Something's not right here... That's the second Pokémon we've encountered without its Trainer tonight...
Hilbert	I saw something in the bushes!/Maybe this forest IS haunted?!: *gulp* Y-you don't think that was a...a...
Acerola	Hilbert, <player>! There's something over there!
Hilbert	All right! Let's do this, Mightyena!
(A Chandelure appears)
Acerola	Oh my gosh! It's a Chandelure! Look how cute it is! Ahhhh!
Hilbert	Wait a sec... I feel like I've seen these three Pokémon together somewhere before...
???	Wahh! Are you kidding me?!
Acerola	Huh? I think I recognize that voice...

• Off to Find Some Candy!

Name	Text
Shauntal	"The knight stood bravely in front of the beautiful princess, ready to protect her from harm... "He had no choice but to unleash the dark powers sealed within him. Fangs bared, he leaped at the enemy!" Oh my goodness, you two are simply perfect! Yes...I haven't felt this inspired in weeks!
Hilbert	I didn't think I could make someone so happy just by wearing a costume! I'm glad I dressed up.
Acerola	Me too! The look on Shauntal's face alone makes all the effort worth it. She looks so happy!
(Agatha and Morty appear)
Morty	What brings you here, Shauntal?: Ahh, there you are, Shaunt— Wait, what's going on here?
Agatha	Did you come here alone?: Ahh, we were wondering where you ran off to, Shauntal... What's all this, then, hm?
Shauntal	I came this way looking for our Pokémon, but I ended up finding Acerola and the others, too! We were just chatting a bit!
Morty	A bit, huh? All of that fresh ink in your notebook seems to suggest otherwise.
Shauntal	Oh, how could I NOT write, Morty? Have you seen the wonderful costumes these two are wearing tonight?! Acerola looks like the spitting image of Mimikyu in that adorable hood, doesn't she? It's like she used Disguise herself! And Hilbert looks just like a Mightyena lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect opportunity to leap out and catch his prey! With such perfect muses right before my eyes, this novel is practically writing itself!
Agatha	That's all fine and dandy, as long as you haven't forgotten the reason we came here in the first place.
Acerola	Wait a minute... Did you three come here to get candy, too?!
Agatha	Candy? Ah, you mean that "fight or fright" thing... Sorry, child. That's not why we're here.
Morty	We've all gathered here for the Midnight Parade. We Ghost-type users are going to march through town with our Pokémon while all of the spooky decorations are on display.
Shauntal	The magical, mysterious atmosphere downtown inspired us to do something extra special! We're hoping that other Ghost-type users will come and enjoy the parade with us as well.
Acerola	The Midnight Parade?! That sounds so amazing! Can I march, too? I want to be in the parade!
Agatha	Me too!: I had a feeling you'd say that. What do you think, Morty? Shauntal? That sounds like fun!: Do you want to join in, too, then? Morty, Shauntal, what do you think?
Shauntal	I would love to have all of you join the parade! But first, we'll need to make sure you're apt to participate, right, Morty?
Morty	That's right. If you can prove your knowledge of Ghost-type Pokémon by defeating us in a battle, you can join us in the parade. And as long as you say the magic words, we'll throw some candy in as well.
Acerola	Really?! You'll give us candy, too?! In that case, I'll give this battle everything I've got! No holding back! Come on, guys! That candy is as good as ours! Fight or fright!

• The Midnight Parade

Name	Text
Shauntal	"The three challengers fought tooth and nail to earn the right to march in the Midnight Parade... "And when the battle ended, they smiled in triumph, knowing they had proven themselves worthy of the honor." What a magnificent battle! I'm sure you'll do wonderfully in the parade!
Morty	Agreed. You three did impressively well. I almost want to ask for a rematch just so that we can continue training together... But I suppose that can wait for another time.
Agatha	Oh ho! I think that would be wise, Morty! Best you save that secret training of yours for another day. Now, then! I think it's time we show Pasio just how magnificent we Ghost-type users can be.
(Transition to Agatha, Morty, and Shauntal's Pokémon gathering Trainers for the Midnight Parade)
Preschooler	Yay, yay! Sooo many ghooosts! Look, it's Mimikyu! Cuuuute!
Acerola	Tee-hee! Mimikyu's probably so happy to have fans who think he's cute!
Youngster	Whoa! Where did you get that costume, Bro?! You look so cooool!
Hilbert	Thanks! Mightyena and I are twins today!
Youngster	Mightyena looks so cool, toooo! Can we have a battle?! I wanna see you guys fight together!
Acerola	Did I hear something about a battle? Don't forget about me!
Preschooler	Me too! Me too! I wanna battle, too! Fight or fwight!
Morty	It looks like the Ghost Pokémon are a hit.
Shauntal	They all look happier than a hero in a fairy tale!
Agatha	I guess it's good to do something festive every now and again, eh?
Acerola	You're on, kids! Bet you can't beat meee!
Hilbert	Haha! I don't plan on losing, either! Come on, <player>! Let's do this!
Youngster	Your candy is gonna be all mine! Haha! Here I go! Fight or fright!
Hilbert	Fight or friiight!: Nice one! Let's give these kids a run for their candy! No way! Your candy is ours!: All right, then! It's time to fight or fright!
Acerola	We're gonna scoop up this battle and scoot away with all your candy! Tee-hee!

Story Event - Dazzling Dizzying Battle Stage

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Lisia	I have to work even harder!
Lisia	I really want to get better at Pokémon battles! Could you help me and Ali with our training? Pretty please?

• Lisia's Request

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Lisia	Oh! Hi there, <player>! Can I ask you for a favor? If you have some free time, would you battle me and Ali? I'm usually around town, so it'd be great if you could accept my challenge!

• Lisia vs. the Battle Girl

Name	Text
<player> accepted Lisia's challenge, and many people gathered to watch. The audience roared with excitement as a spectacular battle unfolded before them.
Lisia	Oh no! Ali?! I knew it, <player>! You're sooo strong! *sigh* I need to get better at Pokémon battles... Is something wrong?: Kinda... Let me explain. You want to get stronger?: Yep! I want to be able to hold my own against everyone here! You see, a contest is going to be held on Pasio soon, and I was actually asked to help with the opening ceremony! There'll be four sync pairs competing at once, just like in an actual contest.... but the Pasio contest will also include an onstage battle segment! If we were just being judged on our appeal, I know I'd be fine, but I'm not confident in my battling. I don't wanna disappoint the audience... Ali is working so hard, so I want to get stronger, too! That's why I have to battle a lot!
???	If that's the case, how about a battle with me?
(Hilda appears)
Lisia	Oh, Hilda! Hi there!
Hilda	Sorry to butt in! I was on my way to ask if you wanted to get some Casteliacones when I overheard your conversation! What do you say to grabbing some dessert and having a battle with me afterward?
Lisia	Really?! I'd love to! Except...after this, I have some contest idol work I need to take care of. Can I take a rain check for tomorrow? Will you two be free then?
(Lisia leaves)
Hilda	That Altaria... Ali, was it? He's so gorgeous and adorable! Grooming him must be a full-time job! Between taking part in contests, battling, and being a contest idol, Lisia sure has a lot of irons in the fire! I thought I had my hands full back in Unova, but she's definitely teaching me a thing or two about being busy!
(Transition to Lisia at the beach at night)
Lisia	Phew! Boy, is it getting late! C'mon, Ali, let's get some more battle training in! We made a promise to that Trainer we met back in Hoenn! We promised that we'd try to do a lot of different things together, Ali!
(Hilda watches from afar)
Hilda	... ... ...

• The Key to Pokémon Battling

Name	Text
(Hilda and Lisia battle in town)
Lisia	OK! It's showtime!
Hilda	Yeah! Give us all you got!
Lisia	Here we go, Ali! We can't let the audience down!
(Hilda defeats Lisia)
Lisia	Oh no! Ali, are you OK?! Gosh, you really got us there, Hilda!
Hilda	Um, Lisia? Can I say something—
???	Not your most elegant performance, Lisia.
(Wallace appears)
Lisia	Uncle Wallace!
Wallace	There's something different about the way you battle compared to them, Lisia. I'm sure you know that better than anyone, don't you?
Lisia	... ... ...
Wallace	Lisia can get stronger!: Yes, I know. That's precisely why she needs to hear this. She may have lost, but she did her best!: Yes, I know. But I'm not just talking about winning or losing. That's why she needs to hear this.
Lisia	Thanks, <player>! But I know I'm still not good enough yet. I have to work even harder! Thanks, you two! I'll see you later!
(Lisia leaves)
Hilda	Lisia... Sorry, <player>. I have to go talk to her. There's something important I need to tell her!
Wallace	(What a wonderful friend you have, Lisia.) (Though I was kind of hoping you'd be able to figure out what you're missing on your own.) (I suppose what I was taught has since fallen out of fashion, huh?)
(Transition to Hilda catching up with Lisia)
Hilda	Lisia!
Lisia	Hehehe! Boy, battles are really tough! I guess I just have to—
Hilda	I need to talk to you about our battle!
Lisia	Huh?
Hilda	I wish you had been more focused on me and Emboar during our battle!
Lisia	...!
Hilda	It's great that you're always thinking about how to entertain everyone, Lisia. But during a Pokémon battle, you can't be so focused on the audience! I don't know a lot about contests or what it's like to be a contest idol... but in battle, you have to be 100 percent focused! Not just on your opponent—on your partner battling alongside you, too!
Lisia	I...need to focus on my partner...
Hilda	Losing can be frustrating, but what's more frustrating is seeing you not reach your full potential in battle! Especially because I've seen how hard you and Ali have been training! I don't think it would disappoint your fans at all if you shifted your attention from them to the battle at hand! Don't be afraid to give the battle your undivided attention! Face your opponent head on with everything you've got! If we could have a match like that, I think people would really enjoy watching it, no matter who wins or loses!
Lisia	...Hilda, would it be all right if I asked you for another battle?

• Pasio's Contest Idol

Name	Text
(Hilda and Lisia battle in town)
Lisia	OK... Take two! Here we go!
Hilda	All right! We're not gonna hold back!
Lisia	Here it comes, Ali! Use Protect!
Hilda	He withstood Emboar's attack!
Lisia	Yaaay! You're the best, Ali! Now it's our turn!
Hilda	We're not done yet!
Lisia	Ali! Swoop in and attack!
(Lisia defeats Hilda)
Hilda	Whoa! Aw, man... We lost.
Lisia	No way! Did we really just win, Ali?
Hilda	Yeah! Congratulations, Lisia! That was a fun battle!
Lisia	Yaaay, we did it, Ali! We beat Hilda together!
Hilda	I'm not sure how to feel right now! I'm so happy you won, but...I REALLY don't like losing!
Wallace	Bravo! What a magnificent battle, Lisia!
Lisia	Uncle Wallace?!
Wallace	It seems you've learned a valuable lesson about Pokémon battles. Superficial charm doesn't make for an elegant or appealing battle... You have to display the power and skill you and your partner have honed together! The collision of powerful wills between two Trainers in pursuit of victory creates such a wonderful illusion! Lisia, you and your partner have become a strong sync pair here on Pasio. I look forward to the day you come to challenge me to a battle!
Lisia	Thanks, Uncle Wallace! Okeydokey! Time to challenge more Trainers to prepare for the contest! Oh! And if there's some promising talent out there, maybe I can scout them while I'm at it!
Hilda	Hey, Lisia! I'm not gonna let you keep a winning streak on me, OK? I'm gonna win next time! Let's battle again soon!
Lisia	Sure thing! After we grab some Casteliacones first, OK?! <player>! Hilda! Thanks a bunch! I'm gonna keep working real hard with Ali on lots of things. Don't forget to keep cheering us on!

• The Hearts of Dragons...

Name	Text
(Forest)
Lisia	Hey, Iris! Do people really call you the girl who knows the hearts of dragons?
Iris	They sure do! Though it's really more like a general sense of what dragon Pokémon are feeling. I'd say all Trainers can understand their Pokémon to some degree!
Lisia	What did Haxorus just say?
Iris	Um... I think she said she wants to battle! "Let's have a great match!" or something along those lines!
Lisia	Oh! I didn't realize your Haxorus was a girl!
Iris	Yep! We've been together for ages! She's like a big sister to me! Though, I guess I'm the one who actually takes care of her...
Lisia	That's great! Ali and I have been together since he was a Swablu, too!
Iris	I wonder if Ali also wants to battle Haxorus.
Lisia	I can tell exactly what Ali is trying to say! "Yeah! Bring it on, sister! I'mma tear you down!" That's what you said! Right, Ali?
Iris	A-are you sure? He doesn't look too happy with that interpretation...

• Gorgeous Genes

Name	Text
(Forest)
Steven	Phew! That was some great training! Thanks for the battle, <player>.
Lisia	That was a wonderful battle, Uncle Wallace!
Wallace	Yes, and elegant—infuriatingly so!
Lisia	And yet!
Wallace	Utterly glorious!
Lisia	Wait, did you just call him uncle?: Oh, I guess I forgot to mention that! I'm Uncle Wallace's niece!
Steven	They look so much alike...: Hahaha, I guess they do! They are uncle and niece, after all! I suppose those two will be rivals in beauty in both battles and contests here on Pasio.
Wallace	Haha, you could say that! In our family, beauty is an ongoing source of rivalry! In the past, I was always the one trying to catch up to everyone else... Maybe now it's my turn to be a role model! Right, Lisia?
Lisia	Tee hee! I'll do my best to catch up to you! But it's true—we do have a lot of gorgeous people in our family! It must be in our genes!

• Best Influencers

Name	Text
(Town)
Camper	Elesa is obviously the prettiest in Pasio!
Ace Trainer	No way! Lissi is absolutely the cutest! She's the best!
Rosa	*sigh*
Lisia	Hiii! What's going on?
Rosa	Whoooa! Lisia! Elesa! Funny you two should show up at a time like this! Those fans of yours have been arguing since this morning about which of you is prettier!
Elesa	Really? I see... Excuse us, you two.
Camper	E-Elesa?!
Ace Trainer	L-Lissi?! What are you doing here?
Lisia	We're both grateful that you're such fans of us...but please stop fighting!
Elesa	Lisia's a contest idol, and I'm a fashion model... We're both doing our best in different fields!
Lisia	It's not about who's the best or who's prettiest, so why not cheer us both on? Pretty please?
Camper	Y-yes, of course!
Ace Trainer	O-OK!
Lisia	Time to make up! Say it with me now! Dazzling, dizzying...
Camper	Doldrums defying!
Ace Trainer	Doldrums defying!
Rosa	Whoa! That was amazing! When a model and an idol combine their influence, they can do anything!

• Birds of a Feather

Name	Text
(Mountain)
Skyla	You used to battle with an Altaria on your team, didn't you, Winona?
Lisia	I'd love to meet it in person someday!
Winona	You should come visit me at my Gym in Hoenn, then! Altaria is my secret weapon, but I have soared the skies with my other bird Pokémon, too... I would be happy to introduce you to them.
Lisia	Awesome! But why isn't Altaria your partner Pokémon?
Winona	Well, it was a tough decision, because no matter who I chose, all my Pokémon can soar through even the most difficult battles. But Pelipper is always trying to fly farther and higher than anyone else... That's why I decided to go with her!
Skyla	From one Flying-type Pokémon Trainer to another, I can totally relate to that!
Skyla	Thank you! Also...if possible, would you be willing to have a battle with me?
Skyla	I'd love to!
Lisia	How wonderful! It's the start of a beautiful story of friendship! I know! I'll call it... "Soar to Tomorrow! Our Memories Are in Flight!" How's that?

• Get Tougher or Go Home!

Name	Text
(Field)
Lisia	*pant pant* OK! That's it for today's workout!
Brawly	I sure worked up a sweat! Looks like your daily workouts are really starting to show results!
Serena	Th-that was...really tough...
Korrina	Lisia, you do this workout every day?
Lisia	Yup! Every day since I got here, without fail! In order to really shine, you have to put in the effort and hard work! That's why I'm able to keep on trying, no matter how hard things get! Because I really want to shine as bright as I can!
Serena	I can relate to that feeling of wanting to pursue beauty!
Korrina	You're brimming with energy, Lisia!
Brawly	Your efforts are impressive! I see why Chaz sees you as his rival!
???	Hey, Brawly!
Marshal	Ready to go?
Bruno	Time for some special training! Hoo! Hah!
Brawly	I made plans to train with those guys, so I guess I'll see you later!
Lisia	Hold on, Brawly! Could I join that special training, too?
Serena	Whaaat?!
Brawly	Fine by me! You sure, though? It's pretty tough!
Lisia	Of course! My toughness is what I'm trying to polish right now!
Korrina	I mean, I'm sure their training will help you toughen up...
Serena	But if you keep this up, you'll end up a Battle Girl before you know it...

• Two Stages, One Ambition

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Flannery	Whoa! You surprised me!
Lisia	Oh! Hi there, Flannery!
Flannery	Lisia and Drake?! It's a little strange to see you two together. You're so far apart in age, and you don't really have anything in common...
Lisia	What do you mean? We're both Dragon-type Trainers. Isn't that right, Ali? Salamence?
Drake	I understand what you mean, Flannery. However, I've been observing Lisia's progress as a Trainer for a while now. Even through the TV screen, I could see her dedication when it comes to contests. I observed in her a great deal of passion, grit, pride, and ambition, to say nothing of her genuine sincerity! Of course, the Pokémon League and contests are held on very different stages... but our aspiration to be number one remains the same!
Flannery	Oh, I see! So that's what you have in common!
Lisia	Tee hee! I didn't realize you were such a big fan! But you know, I'm definitely going to keep giving my all in contests, but it's not like I've given up on the league, either! One day, I'll be strong enough to take you on, Drake!
Drake	Wahaha! That's the spirit! I'll be waiting for the day you challenge me on my stage, Lisia!

• Expert Posing

Name	Text
(Town)
Hau	Gladion, do you know who that girl is? She's that famous contest idol, Lisia!
Gladion	Yeah, I've heard of her. But I'm not interested in contests. Or her, for that matter.
Hau	Oh, for real? I think you two are kinda similar, though!
Gladion	Hmph. As if.
Hau	No, really! Look, see that pose she's doing? Lisia does that all the time! Her fans love it! It kinda reminds me of you!
Gladion	Wh-what? No way! My pose isn't for working up a crowd!
???	Hiiiii! You, over there!
Hau	Whoa! She came over to talk to us!
Lisia	I saw your pose just now! It was suuuper cool! If you busted it out at a contest, I bet the audience would go wild!
Gladion	You mean...THIS pose? Heh. So you recognize the inherent greatness of this pose... Not bad.
Lisia	Oh! But you know what? You could definitely improve it a bit! If you adjust the angle of your hand like so, the audience will have a better view of it, and...tada!
Gladion	I see...
Hau	Just as I thought, you two DO have a lot in common!

• Miraculous Contest Scouting!

Name	Text
(Town)
Lisia	Hilda! Thanks to you and everyone else, we're ready for a suuuper-exciting contest! I scouted so many promising sync pairs!
Hilda	Really? That's great, Lisia! I'll be rooting for you! Break a leg!
Lisia	Tee hee! Oh come on, Hilda! Don't think I'm gonna let you stay in the audience!
Hilda	What do you mean?
Lisia	Lisia's...Miraculous...Contest Scouting!
Hilda	Whoa! Hold on a second! Whaaat?!
Lisia	I think I'll name your story... "Newcomer Debut: Miracle Idol Battle Girl!" How's that?
Hilda	M-me?! But this is way too sudden!
Lisia	You'll be fine! I'll teach you everything I know about contests! Challenging yourself to try to do new things is important, isn't it?
Hilda	I mean...I guess, but... O-OK! In that case, I'll just have to give it a shot! If I'm joining the contest, I'm in it to win! Next stop: Contest Idol!
Lisia	Yeah! Hilda's new story begins today! I'm looking forward to seeing you in the spotlight, Hilda!

• All About Appeal!

Name	Text
<player> and Lisia were practicing showing off their appeal in preparation for the upcoming contest.
Lisia	You've got the basics down! Now it's time to test your skills! How about you try appealing to those people over there? But first, a word of advice! Different people have different tastes! You have to take a good look at your audience... and pick a style that you think will best appeal to them! Maybe something good will happen if you can put a smile on the faces of the people here!
(When talking to Lisia)
Lisia	Take a good look at your audience and pick the style that you think will best appeal to them!
(When talking to the Black Belt)
Toughness appeal!: A successful performance! Cleverness appeal!: Oh no! That didn't go so well...
(When talking to the Scientist)
Cleverness appeal!: A successful performance! Beauty appeal!: Oh no! That didn't go so well...
(When talking to the Preschooler)
Cuteness appeal!: A successful performance! Coolness appeal!: Oh no! That didn't go so well...
(After talking to all the Trainers)
Lisia	<player>'s Appeal Eruption! Look at all these people cheering for you! You kinda remind me of a really amazing person I met in Hoenn! Hehehe! Now you're a real contest idol yourself!

• Dazzling, Dizzying Panic?!

Name	Text
<player> was invited to a fan event with Lisia and her fans.
Lisia	Dazzling, dizzying, doldrums defying!
Youngster	Dazzling! Dizzying!
Street Thug	Check me out! I'm the most dazzling and dizzying one here!
Lass	H-hey! I can do that, too!
Lisia	You're really shining, everyone! Look at your enthusiasm! This reminds me of the Talent Round in a contest! Hey, hey! Which of these fans do you think has what it takes to be the most dazzling, dizzying, and doldrums defying? Let's pretend to be judges and check out the appealing performances of all our fans here!
(When talking to Lisia)
Lisia	Let's pretend to be judges and check out the appealing performances of all our fans here!
(When talking to the Youngster)
Youngster	I'm always spinning around when I'm playing, so this is no sweat!
(When talking to the Street Thug)
Street Thug	H-hey! Where are you going, partner?!
(When talking to the Lass)
Lass	Uh-oh... I was so dizzying, I ended up making myself dizzy!
(When talking to the Preschooler and her Hoppip)
Street Thug	Wow! What a dizzying display!
Lass	Composed yet passionate... That's exactly how a fan should be!
Lisia	It looks like everyone agrees! The award for best appeal performance goes to...this sync pair!
(After talking to all the Trainers)
Lisia	Thank you all for coming today! I'm so happy you could be here with me! It was really exciting! Let's take a picture together to end the event! Show me your best smiles, everyone! Ready? Say cheese! Dazzling, dizzying, doldrums defying!

Story Event - Deck the Halls

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Erika	A gift of joy... How wonderful!
Erika	Let's do our best so everyone can enjoy it!
Skyla	Of course! We're gonna deliver smiles to everyone with our gift of joy!

• Holiday Helpers

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Skyla	Erika, look! It's <player>! We were just about to do something fun with my Togekiss and Erika's Comfey!
Erika	Would you care to join us?
Skyla	Yeah, it's gonna be a lot of fun!

• Ornament Essentials

Name	Text
(Town)
Skyla	I'm pretty sure Erika said she'd be somewhere around here.
Erika	What a large tree this is! I'm sure with a little work, it would be so lovely.
Skyla	Oh! There you are, Erika!
Erika	Oh dear! Hello there, Skyla! I've been waiting for you and <player>! Actually, I was just thinking how lovely it would be to decorate this tree!
Skyla	Wow! With a tree this big, it'd be fun for sure!
Erika	Yes, no doubt it would. I've done many flower arrangements in the past... but this would be my first time decorating a tree this large! I'm sure it would be quite enjoyable!
Skyla	Amazing! But why did you choose a tree? Don't you specialize in flower arrangements?
Erika	True—I do. I started off thinking that it would make a lot of people happy to decorate this area with a flower arrangement! And I was deep in thought about what flowers I should use. But then I noticed this magnificent tree standing here! If we could decorate such an enormous tree, I'm sure it would make a lot of people happy!
Skyla	How about we help you out with that? With my Togekiss helping, it'll be super easy to decorate those really hard-to-reach spots! Let me help you bring smiles to everyone's faces!
Erika	That would be lovely! Then do you think you could help me gather some decorations to put on the tree?
Skyla	Of course! Right, <player>?
Erika	Leave it to me!: Thank you so much, <player>.
Skyla	Let's get ready to deliver some joy!: OK! Time for an express delivery of joy! Let's hit the runway! All right! There's bound to be some nice things to use as decorations around here! How were you thinking of decorating the tree?
Erika	Let's see... Of course, it would be nice to have some flowers. But it might be even better if we can also use Berries and items as decorations!
Skyla	Wait, what?! I get the Berries...but using items as decorations?
Erika	The true essence of flower arrangement isn't limited to just flowers. Adding things other than flowers to an arrangement helps the flowers themselves stand out and shine even more!
Skyla	Oh, I see! In that case, leave finding those decorations to me! By the way, those clothes you're wearing look so soft, just like a flower. And they match Comfey, too! I love it!
Erika	Thank you! I figured since I'm trying a new kind of flower arrangement, I should change my look to match that feeling! I hope my clothes and Comfey's help can spark some positive inspiration as we decorate!
Skyla	I know just what you mean! I wore something different today because I wanted to work hard together with Togekiss!
Erika	You both look great!: I'm glad you think so! It was worth making the effort to dress up! It's your passion for fashion!: "Passion for fashion?" That sure has a nice ring to it!
Skyla	OK, time to head out to search for decorations!

• Decoration Disaster?!

Name	Text
Skyla	Erika! Where do you want to put this wreath?
Erika	Let's put it at the very top. Yes, right around there.
Skyla	Yup, it looks good! OK, Togekiss, time to head back down! How did we do?
Erika	Oh, it's beautiful! It's delicate yet dynamic...and the flowers do stand out so nicely! I think you may have a natural gift for flower arrangement, Skyla!
Skyla	No, not at all! It's all thanks to your directions! They were perfect!
Erika	Why, thank you! Next, we have these Berries that we can use—
Skyla	Whoa, that's a strong gust of wind. Oh no! Erika! Look at that!
Erika	Oh my! Comfey's wreath is gone!
Skyla	I think the wind may have blown it away! I'll go look for it! Be back in a jiffy! I'll help you, too!: Thanks! I think it got blown downwind!
Erika	Let's all go search for it together!: Yes, that's a good idea. I think it must have blown downwind.
Skyla	OK! Togekiss, could you lead the way?

• A Comfey Arrangement

Name	Text
Skyla	Hmm. I don't see it, but I'm pretty sure it should be somewhere close by... We'll do our best to find it, Comfey!: It was a pretty wreath, after all! Let's find it quick! Don't worry—I'll find it for you!: Looks like that made Comfey feel a little better! Let's hurry and find it!
Erika	That decoration was based off the wreath that Comfey makes by picking out flowers and tying them together. That must be why Comfey is so anxious to find it.
Skyla	Don't worry—I'm sure we'll find it soon!
???	Now where'd you get a pretty wreath like that?
Skyla	Hey, that person over there is holding a wreath! Could that be the decoration that Erika and Comfey made?! Let's go ask them!: Good idea! We should thank them for finding it, but we have to ask them about it first!
Erika	That Trainer also has a Comfey!: Yes, I'd like to thank them personally for finding it. Let's go over and talk to them!
Skyla	Um, excuse me! Could I take a look at that wreath you're holding?
Street Thug	Hm? This wreath, you mean? So it's yours?
Erika	Yes, that's the one my Comfey and I made!
Street Thug	Well then, glad we found its rightful owner! Here you— Huh? What are you getting all upset about? This wreath belongs to these people!
Skyla	Could it be it doesn't want to let go because it thinks the wreath is another Comfey?
Street Thug	Maybe, but still...come on. That's not ours. We have to give it back!
Erika	Wait, I've come up with an idea! Perhaps if we did something fun together, we could get your Comfey to be more comfortable with letting it go! What do you think of that?
Skyla	That might be the way to do it! What do you think, <player>? Let's do something fun, Comfey!: Yeah! Let's have a fun Pokémon battle to make it feel more comfortable giving the wreath back!
Erika	Let's have a fun Pokémon battle!: To make it as fun as possible, I won't hold back! I shall not lose!

• The Gift of Joy

Name	Text
Street Thug	Did ya have fun? Then let's go ahead and give that wreath back to them, OK?
Skyla	Thanks a bunch! With this, we can complete our tree!
Street Thug	Hm? You're doin' something with this decoration and a tree?
Skyla	Yup! Actually...
(Transition to a crowd in front of the tree)
Street Thug	Oh, I see. So you're trying to bring some joy to everyone by decorating a large tree. What a fantastic idea! Why don't we help you out?
Erika	Oh my, that would be lovely! How about you start with those flowers over there?
Street Thug	Sure thing!
Skyla	<player>, which item do you think would look good over there?
Erika	We could make it stand out a little bit more, I think. Oh, thank you for passing me this flower, <player>!
(Transition to the tree fully decorated)
Skyla	Wow, look at that! It's so pretty!
Erika	Yes, it truly is magnificent. It turned out even nicer than I imagined!
Beauty	Oh! I don't think I've seen such a gorgeous tree here before!
Preschooler	Yaaay, a pwetty tree!
Skyla	We did it, Erika! Everyone looks so happy!
Erika	I'm so glad! It's all thanks to your help, everyone!
Skyla	No—thank YOU! Thanks to your help, we were able to deliver a lot of joy to everyone!
Erika	Skyla, it's a wonderful gift of joy!
Skyla	It's the gift that keeps on giving!: Yeah! Let's keep on searching for the next thing that will bring a smile to everyone's face! It's time to hit the runway! We'll bring a smile to everyone's face!: Yeah! Let's keep on flying the Pasio skies to deliver even more happy smiles!

Story Event - The Ideal Formula

• Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Hilbert	After all this time, I can finally see him again, here on Pasio...
Hilbert	There's a lot of stuff I need to say to N! Let's go look for him, <player>!

• The Hero Arrives on Pasio

Name	Text
(Zekrom flies over Cheren while battling Team Break)
Cheren	Was that...Zekrom?! Then that means...
Masked Man	No way! HE came to Pasio?!
(Zekrom lands in a field)
???	So, this is where you wanted to bring us.
N	The artificial island of Pasio.
(Hilda looks from afar)
Hilda	Hey, is that...
(Transition to the Pokémon Center)
Hilbert	No way! Are you sure?!
Hilda	I'm positive! You've told me all about him, so I knew exactly who it was! The person I saw was definitely N!
Hilbert	Wow. So N is here on Pasio... I haven't seen him in so long.
Hilda	Hilbert... You really want to see him again, don't you. Why don't we go look for N? I'll show you where I saw him!
Hilbert	Yeah, let's go! Thanks! <player>, why don't you come with us, too? I wanna introduce you to my friend!

• The King of Team Plasma

Name	Text
(Field)
Hilda	That's odd—he was just here earlier. I wonder where he went.
Cheren	Well, he never was the type to stay in one place for very long.
Hilbert	If you both saw him, then he was definitely here for sure!
Cheren	Yeah, but Team Break got away while I was distracted. I still have so much to learn.
Hilbert	Hey, I get it. This is N we're talking about, after all.
Hilda	You know, I've been wondering about this for a while now... but who exactly is this N guy, anyway? I mean, what's his deal?
Hilbert	Wait, you don't know, Hilda? Even after everything that happened in Unova?
Hilda	I-I just like to focus on battling—that's all! Besides, <player> also needs to know what's going on, right?
Cheren	Yes, I do!: Yes, that's probably for the best.
Hilbert	Who is N?: Yeah, we should bring you up to speed before we go meet him. This N we're searching for... He used to be the king of Team Plasma.
Hilda	Whoa! Team Plasma?! Even I know about them! They're that group who'd say stuff about how we need to liberate Pokémon from their human oppressors. But in reality, they were just a bunch of Pokémon-stealing jerks!
Hilbert	Yeah, we had a few run-ins with Team Plasma in the past. We also clashed with N a few times.
Cheren	But the real mastermind was Ghetsis. He was controlling everything for his own gain. After Ghetsis was apprehended, Team Plasma laid low for a while.
Hilbert	But N's feelings toward Pokémon—his beliefs...they were genuine.
Hilda	His beliefs?
Hilbert	He believed that Pokémon suffered because of misguided humans... So to change this messed-up world, he thought we needed to separate Pokémon and humans. All to help Pokémon, our friends...
Cheren	Ghetsis exploited N's beliefs, and we ended up battling each other. Looking back, I can't believe it even came to that. Even though we all cared about our Pokémon...we still had to fight.
Hilda	Hilbert, Cheren... N must have a really pure heart, huh?
Hilbert	But through our battles and travels, N's beliefs began to waver. He saw with his own eyes how Pokémon and humans can understand and help each other. And he made a real effort to try to understand how we felt. That's why N is a really important friend to me!
Hilda	A friend... I see! I'm still trying to process all this, but I think I get how you feel. Let's go find your friend so you can see him again!
Hilbert	Thanks!
Cheren	That said, N is really unpredictable. It might take a while to figure out where he is.
Hilbert	No matter how hard it is, we'll definitely find N. There's a lot of stuff I need to say to him!
Cheren	Like what?
Hilbert	Nothing major, but...something important. OK, let's head out and find N!
(Transition to N in town)
N	So this is Pasio... An artificial island where humans and Pokémon can coexist...
???	I knew it was you! Hey there, N!
(Bianca and Iris appear)
N	You two...

• The Ones Who Bested Alder

Name	Text
Iris	C'mon, N! Over here!
N	Sure.
Iris	Jeez! Don't be such a Slowpoke! The sun's about to set, and we haven't even finished showing you around town!
Bianca	*chuckle* There's no rush, Iris. He did just get here, after all! Let us know if anything catches your eye, N. We'd be happy to give you a closer look.
N	Yes...thank you.
Iris	By the way, where's Zekrom? Is it in a Poké Ball right now?
N	No. It seems Zekrom is also very interested in Pasio.
(Zekrom flies over the town)
Bianca	Whoa! So that's Zekrom, huh? It's so cool!
Iris	Wow...a Legendary Dragon Pokémon... OK, I know where we should go next! Follow me!
Bianca	Wait for us, Iris!
N	... ... ...
(Transition to the arena)
Iris	This is the Pasio arena! It's normally used for Pokémon battles, but there aren't any matches happening today.
N	Pokémon battles...
Bianca	Iris, I'll go get us permission to use the arena!
Iris	Oh... Do you not like Pokémon battles, N?
N	No, it's not that...
(Zekrom appears)
Iris	Ah! Zekrom!
N	A Pokémon battle is a way for us to see what wonderful things others have to contribute. Accepting different ideas and different beings changes the world like a chemical reaction. Zekrom taught me that...
Iris	Different ideas? A chemical reaction? I don't really get all that, but I guess it means you don't hate Pokémon battles! Me, I love to battle! Oh? Yes, I know.
N	You people are very strange.
Iris	Hm? How so?
N	You know what I did in Unova, don't you? I was the king of Team Plasma. We fought the Gym Leaders and the Champion. We opposed everything you stood for. You have every reason to hate me. I don't see why you would be kind to me. So...why? Why are you being so welcoming?
Iris	Why not?
N	What do you mean?
Iris	You know, the former Champion of Unova, Alder, was really, really strong. But he lost to you, right?
N	... ... ...
Iris	Alder always used to say... the ones who change the world are always the ones who pursued their dreams. I think that's why you beat him! Because you've been pursuing your dream of making Pokémon happy!
N	Wha—
Iris	There's no way I could hate someone like that! And also... Zekrom is so calm around you. I know you can understand what Pokémon say, but I can tell what dragons are feeling!
N	... ... ... You're different from me, Iris.
Iris	Huh?
N	It's not just that you can understand the hearts of dragons. You also understand the hearts of people. With you as Champion, Unova will become a place where Pokémon can live peacefully.
Iris	N... Thanks! I'll do my best!
Bianca	Yoo-hoo, Iris! I got permission to use the arena!
Iris	Thanks, Bianca! N... Battle me! I've always wanted to battle you! You defeated Alder, after all!
N	Iris... Yes, I'd like that, too. I want to see the power of the current Unova Champion! I'll surpass you!
(Iris and N battle)
(Transition to sunset)
Iris	Phew... Boy, are you two strong!
N	You're strong, too, Iris. I wonder what would have happened if you had been the Champion I challenged back then.
Bianca	It's getting late. Let's head out, shall we?
Iris	Let's hang out again tomorrow! I'll bring Hilbert along, too!
N	Hilbert?! He's on Pasio, too?
Bianca	Come to think of it, he's been wanting to see you again for a while now! We probably should have invited him today.
Iris	Then I'll definitely bring him with me tomorrow!
N	I'm going to see him again...
(Transition to the forest)
Cheren	The sun's starting to set... Guess we couldn't find any clues to N's whereabouts.
Hilda	Let's keep searching for him.: Yeah! It's still too early to give up!
Cheren	Let's keep searching for him.: I understand how you both feel, but it's getting dark. Let's stop for today. Let's try again tomorrow.: Good idea. It'll be harder to find him when it's dark out, anyway.
Hilbert	Yeah. What a bummer, though.
Hilda	Hey, cheer up! We know he's here somewhere!
Cheren	Let's ask Bianca to help us tomorrow. I'm sure we'll find him if we do.
Hilbert	Good idea.
???	NOOO! Go away!
Cheren	What was that?!
Hilbert	It came from over there!
(Team Break attacking a Youngster)
Masked Man	Give us your Pokémon! It's for its own good!
Youngster	No! Poochyena's my friend!
Masked Man	Your "friend," huh? My Zoroark is strong! I've spent years raising it!
Hilbert	Hey, cut it out!
Cheren	If you're going to resort to force, you'll have to go through us.
Masked Man	Who are you? Hm? You...
Hilbert	Well? You gonna take us on or what?
Masked Man	Very well... We won't take this Pokémon. However! You're coming with us to our secret hideout!
Hilda	What in the world are you talking about? There's no way we're going with you.
Masked Man	Heh heh heh... Maybe this'll change your mind.
(Team Break holding a Preschooler hostage)
Preschooler	Waaah! Waaah! I want my big brother!
Hilda	That little girl!
Cheren	Tch! What a dirty trick.
Masked Man	Well? What're you gonna do?
Hilbert	Fine, let's go.
Masked Man	Heh heh... How very cooperative of you!
(The group leaves with Team Break)
Youngster	What do we do now?

• N to the Rescue

Name	Text
(Beach)
N	This is a world created by humans...
Bianca	Heeeey, N!
N	Good morning, Bianca, Iris. Oh? Hilbert's not with you?
Iris	It's really weird—for some reason, we can't get ahold of him!
Bianca	And not just him! Cheren and Hilda, too! It's not like them at all. I hope nothing bad has happened...
???	Pardon me!
(A Pokémon Ranger appears with the Preschooler and Youngster)
Pokémon Ranger	I'm with PML staff. Do you have a moment to answer a few questions?
(Screen fades to black, then back)
Bianca	That's them! It's Hilbert and our friends!
Iris	They were kidnapped by Team Break?!
Youngster	They did it to save us...
Preschooler	Waaaah! I'm soweeee!
Bianca	I-it's OK. Don't cry. Hilbert and the others will be OK.
Iris	I wanna go help them...but we don't know where they went...
(The Youngster's Poochyena barks)
N	Really?
Bianca	What is it, N?
N	... ... ...
(Transition to the player's group in the Team Break hideout)
Cheren	It's been a while since they brought us here, but we still have no idea what Team Break is up to.
Hilbert	Yeah. I can't believe they're just keeping us locked up here.
Cheren	What in the world are they thinking?: No idea. That's why it's so creepy.
Hilbert	What if they never let us go?: No way! We'll find a way out of here—don't you worry!
Cheren	Focus on staying calm. That way, we can be prepared to deal with whatever they try to do.
Hilda	Argh! I can't take it anymore! Hey! Team Break! Come out and face us!
Hilbert	Shhh, Hilda!
Masked Man (1)	Well, aren't you a feisty one? Sorry, but we're in the middle of preparing a grand welcome for N.
Hilbert	N?! What's he got to do with this?
Masked Man (1)	If you're here, N will surely come. You're the reason Team Plasma fell from grace... I'm just using you so I can achieve my dream!
(Tremor)
Masked Man (1)	What's going on?! Why is the ground shaking?!
Masked Man (2)	Sir, we have a problem!
(Transition to Bianca and Iris battling Team Break)
Iris	Go get 'em, Haxorus!
Bianca	Help us out, Musharna!
Masked Man (3)	How did they find our secret hideout?!
???	This little one remembered your scent and led us right to you.
(N appears with the Youngster and his Poochyena)
N	I'm here to rescue my friends! No matter what!
Hilbert	N!
N	Hilbert...
Bianca	Are you all OK?!
Iris	Hold tight! We'll get you out of this!
Masked Man (1)	I-it's really you...<be>I've dreamed of meeting you, N. Your Majesty!
Iris	Wha—?
N	... ... ...

• A Gray World

Name	Text
(Team Break lets go of the player's group)
Hilda	I'm glad we're getting out of this mess, but...
Hilbert	N, do you know this guy?
N	No. At least...I don't think so...
Masked Man	Of course you wouldn't know me. I'm not from Unova. But I believe wholeheartedly in your dream!
Cheren	N's dream?
Masked Man	Have you had a chance to walk the streets of Pasio, Your Majesty?
N	Yes.
Masked Man	Wasn't it just awful? "A paradise where humans and Pokémon coexist." That's supposedly the concept of this island. But nothing could be further from the truth! This place is nothing but a glorified prison for Pokémon...
N	Pasio is...a prison?
Hilda	That's nonsense! You don't know what you're talking about!
Masked Man	Nonsense, you say? Think about it! Pokémon are trapped on this island and have their freedom taken away! It's no different from the oppression of a Poké Ball! And they're forced to battle each other in that ridiculous PML tournament! Even Pokémon who don't want to battle are forced to do so against their will! This island is nothing but a false utopia, created by egotistical humans!
N	... ... ...
Bianca	That's not what Pasio is!
Cheren	And where do you get off lecturing us after all the bad things Team Break has done?
Masked Man	Yes, I agree. Team Break is the worst. They selfishly use Pokémon for their own desires. However, they do have power. And I wanted to use that power to save Pokémon! But I wasn't strong enough... Your Majesty! Please, help me save the Pokémon! Become the king of Team Break!
Iris	The king of Team Break?!
Hilbert	N...
Masked Man	We're nothing like Ghetsis! We really want to save Pokémon! We want to change this gray world, where black and white—people and Pokémon—have been mixed together instead of kept separate... So please! Lend us your strength!
N	... ... ...
Masked Man	Your Majesty!
N	I have traveled the world and seen much of it... No matter where I went, the relationship between people and Pokémon was the same. What did you call it? Ah yes, a gray world.
Masked Man	Exactly! That's what we need to change!
N	However... That's how you see the world. It's not what I see.
Masked Man	Wha—
N	This world isn't gray at all. You only see it that way because you're not trying to see the truth! I've seen with my own eyes people and Pokémon coexisting. I saw it here on this paradise island called Pasio!
Masked Man	Your Majesty...
N	Pokémon can unleash their true power by being with people. And people can discover their true potential by being with Pokémon. Instead of separating black and white, we must accept it. That's what I learned from my travels around the world! The formula that makes up this world!
Hilbert	N...
Masked Man	Your Majesty, no... It can't be... Even if Team Plasma has changed, I didn't want to believe that you've changed, too. Fine. I'll do it myself. I will be the successor of your old dream! Right after I take you down!
(Team Break reinforcements appear)
Cheren	After all that talk, you're just going to resort to brute force?
Hilda	We'll handle these ones back here! N, Hilbert—you guys take him down!
Hilbert	Yeah! C'mon, N!
N	Yeah! We'll protect the dreams of everyone here!

• No More Good-byes

Name	Text
(Bianca, Cheren, Hilda, Iris, and the player battle and defeat Team Break)
Hilbert	Now's your chance, N!
N	Let's do it, Hilbert!
(Hilbert and N battle and defeat the masked man)
Masked Man	Argh! Why are you so strong?
Hilbert	It's over. Just surrender already.
Masked Man	I don't want to, but...fine. There's no way I can win here. But I haven't given up! I'll be back to make your old dream a reality!
N	... ... ...
Hilbert	N!
N	This is why we shouldn't separate people and Pokémon.
Masked Man	What?!
N	Your friend loves you. It says it wants to be with you forever. That's why it battled us with everything it had. If you make your dream a reality, you'll be separated forever. And yet, your friend still fought its hardest for you...
Masked Man	Zoroark...
N	Instead of listening to the things I said in the past, maybe you should listen more to your friend here. Your Pokémon has so much love for you.
Masked Man	... ... ... Let's go, Zoroark.
(Transition to the beach at night)
Iris	I was really worried when I heard you'd been kidnapped, but I'm so glad you're all OK!
Bianca	Yeah! And we finally were able to get Hilbert and N together.
Cheren	Yes, I'm glad, too.
Hilda	Hm? What's wrong, Cheren?
Cheren	Did you wanna talk to N, too?: Yeah. I have my own history with him. Now that I'm a Gym Leader, I think I'd be able to approach our conversation from a different point of view. Are you worried about Hilbert?: Yeah. I'm just wondering what was so important that he had to tell N in person. I'd like to talk to N, too... but there's a proper order to this sort of thing, you know? So I'll let Hilbert go first.
N	Bianca told me you've been looking for me.
Hilbert	Yeah...
N	I thought about you a lot during my travels. Our run-ins, our battles, and... what you taught me. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for you.
Hilbert	N... Don't even sweat it! That's what friends are for, you know?
N	*chuckle* True... We are friends.
Hilbert	Speaking of which, there's something I've been wanting to talk to you about!
N	What is it?
Hilbert	Before you left to go on your journey... you told me I should make my dream come true—and that you believed I could do it... Then you just up and left after saying good-bye! I mean, what gives?! Give me a chance to respond, at least!
N	... ... ... Pfft! Ahahahaha! You've been looking for me all this time just to tell me that?
Hilbert	D-don't laugh! Maybe it's a little childish, but...
N	No, I'm sorry. That really was selfish of me, wasn't it. Let me make it up to you. I plan on staying on Pasio for a while, anyway. Instead of good-bye this time, maybe I should say... see you soon!