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[audience cheering]

[HIGH JUMP KICK MOVE]

[HURT]

FREDDY 'There's Scraggy's flashy

yet graceful High Jump Kick.'

Get up, Darumaka. You can do it!

[NERVOUS]

[LEERING]

Wrap this up with Headbutt!

[HEADBUTT MOVE]

[HURT]

[DAZED]

REFEREE 'Darumaka is unable to battle!'

'Scraggy wins! Which means, the winner is Ash!'

[audience cheering]

Yeah!

[SATISFIED]

'Spectacular back-to-back battles!'

'Our winning Trainers displayed incredible offense and defense'

'which now moves them on to the third round.'

Wow. Ash, Stephan and Cameron are all in tip-top form.

[HAPPY]

True. Virgil and Team Eevees rigorous training regiment

is really obvious as well.

Yay! I can hardly wait to find out

who they'll all be battling against next.

FREDDY 'Time to announce the matchups'

'for the third round!'

'Ladies and gentlemen, please turn your attention'

'to the big screen!'

[audience cheering] Ah!

- Ah. It's Ash. Cant wait! - Yeah.

FREDDY 'The excitement begins

first thing tomorrow morning.'

'So rest up and prepare yourself for another dose'

'of red-hot battle action!'

[EXCITED]

♪ It's the next chapter the ultimate goal ♪

♪ Ready for battle brave and bold ♪

♪ I know we're gonna make it

♪ We will find a way

♪ Oh oh we've come so far ♪

♪ We fought so hard to get where we are ♪

♪ Oh oh we belong together ♪

♪ It's always you and me

♪ Pokémon ♪

ASH "LOST AT THE LEAGUE!"

NARRATOR With Round Two

of the Unova League behind them

Ash and 15 other skilled Trainers have advanced

to become the tournament's top 16.

But first, it's time for some rest and relaxation.

It's gonna be one interesting battle with Stephan against Ash.

The third round is all three-on-three matches.

Ash and Stephan know each other well so I'm sure

'they're having a hard time deciding which Pokémon to use'.

You look like you saw a Ghost-type Pokémon.

I forgot Casteliacones are going on sale today.

Uh, excuse me, but we're in Vertress City.

Though lots of famous places from around the Unova region

set up shop here during the tournament

and add some additional spice to the Unova League.

BIANCA Well, you can only

get them here today!

I cant miss this opportunity to bite into a Casteliacone!

Ice cream-ice cream-ice cream. Oh-ho-ho-ho!

She's driven, alright. I cant say that I blame her.

Why don't we go check out the shop later too?

[ENTHUSIASTIC]

[NOTICING]

I'm not holding back. Look out! And I'm gonna win too.

[CONFIDENT]

Took the words right out of my mouth!

- And may the best Trainer win! - You bet!

All packed and ready to go. I'll be there first.

Then the very best spot will be mine, all mine!

Cameron, you going somewhere?

The Unova League's nowhere near over and you're gonna compete

in the third round, aren't you?

Man, I guess you guys are clueless, aren't you?

Today is Fireworks Day!

- Fireworks Day? - Yeah! It's a celebration.

Flashy fireworks for the tournament.

And I'm gonna find the best place to watch them. Yeah.

So catch you later! Let's go, Riolu!

Fireworks, huh? That sounds like fun.

[AGREEMENT]

It does but I'd rather stay and hit the sauna.

So time for me to build up a good strategy sweat.

- See you later, Ash. - Right.

See you tomorrow.

[CALLING]

Wow, Ash, you did it. Good luck in the third round.

Huh? Hey, thanks.

Don't you think Scraggy was awesome in our battle?

CILAN 'Sure.'

'But don't let your guard down.'

'You need to concentrate on your strategy against Stephan.'

[WORRIED] What's up, Pikachu?

[WORRIED] Where did Axew go?

Huh. Uh?

[PLAYFUL]

[GROANING]

[SEARCHING]

[DISAPPOINTED] [NOTICING]

[WORRIED]

[all clamoring]

[CURIOUS]

Fellow fan club members. Russet is in the third round.

This is the first time a Trainer from our little town has gotten

this far in the Unova League.

So today is declared Celebrate Russet Day.

Wow. Thank you.

I've been cheering for our town's Trainers for 25 years.

I'm so happy.

Howdy. You wanna celebrate with us?

Wonderful. How sweet.

What a darling.

[CONFUSED]

And now, fellow fan clubbers, it's time to give Russet

a victory party he'll never forget!

[crowd cheering]

Come on, let's move.

[BAFFLED]

This is weird. Where did Axew go?

It's possible Axew went back to the dormitory.

Go back alone? That wouldn't happen.

[SEARCHING]

Hey, guys, is something the matter?

Huh? It's Virgil.

[indistinct chatter]

It's a party! And you can't have a party without food!

[DIZZY]

Welcome to Nacrene City's favorite cafe, Cafe Warehouse.

'Try our famous Soda Pop.'

It'll make you happy, happy.

[STROLLING]

[HUNGRY]

Just a minute. You can have this fruit if you like.

Share it with friends.

[HAPPY]

Now, if you ever need something to eat, you just ask me, okay?

Take care of yourself.

[CALLING]

[EXCITED]

If we check the surveillance camera footage of the area

'I'll bet you we find something.'

It doesn't make sense that Axew would just disappear.

Disappearing without a trace tells me we've got a mystery

on our hands.

Every mystery is begging to be solved.

And there's only one person present

who's perfect for the job.

Me! It's Detective Time!

Cilan, cant you keep it down?

- I cant concentrate. - Yes, ma'am.

Huh? Hold on. Play that part again one more time.

I knew it. It's Axew!

Looks like they're headed towards the center of the city.

- Great! Let's go, Iris. - Right.

[indistinct chatter]

Casteliacones are the best. I'm giddy.

Huh? Oh, look, Axew.

That hat looks so cute on you.

Frozen delicacies direct from Driftveil Market.

'Let's eat them all!'

FAN CLUB Yeah!

[gasps] Uh-uh. Huh?

[EXERTION]

Alright. That should do it. Now, bring on those fireworks!

Fireworks! Fireworks! Let's grab a good spot!

[blast]

[STRUGGLING]

You can't be serious!

Axew, where are you? Answer me!

- The crowd's too big. - 'Ash!'

- Hm? - Hm?

Huh?

I brought you some Casteliacones!

Wait until you try them!

[screaming]

[CALLING]

Are you alright?

I'm so through with this. No more, please.

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.

That's awful! Axew's lost? Poor dear.

So, please tell us which way Axew went. I'm begging you.

Let's see which way.

It's that way. No, it's that way!

- Oh. I'm coming, Axew! - Thanks, Bianca.

[NERVOUS]

Wait a minute! I'll come with you. Uh, uh, my cone!

You can have this.

[ENTHRALLED]

Emolga, come out and help us find Axew!

[APPEARING]

Scraggy, you too!

[APPEARING]

Huh? [APPEARING]

Oshawott. Do you wanna help us out?

[ENTHUSIASTIC]

[DETERMINED] [READY]

PRESIDENT 'Here's to our hometown hero'

Russets next Unova League victory.

Now, it's time for a three-three-seven clap along.

Ready? Clap-clap-clap! 'Clap-clap-clap!'

'Clap-clap-clap clap-clap-clap.' Don't be shy. Eat up. Here.

[GRATEFUL] [CURIOUS]

Is it good, Lillipup?

[PLEASED]

[GLOOMY]

GROUP Who's that Pokémon?

It's Stoutland.

[ASKING]

[EXPLAINING]

[SEARCHING]

[MUNCHING]

[CURIOUS]

[EXERTION]

[STUMBLING]

[CALLING]

[CURIOUS]/[EXCITED]

[DENYING]

[DISAPPOINTED]

[CALLING]

[EXCITED]

[EXPLAINING]

[HOPEFUL]

[HAPPY]

[STUFFED]/[CURIOUS]

[CALLING]

[PLEASED]

[QUESTIONING]

[EXERTION]

[laughing]

Now, do your best tomorrow, alright, dear?

I will. Don't worry. Thank you.

- Where did Axew go? - 'Russet!'

FAN CLUB 'Russet! Russet! Russet!'

[WORRIED]

[EXERTION]

[DESPONDENT]

[HAPPY]

[GLOOMY]

[CURIOUS]

[EXPLAINING]

[FURIOUS]

Yeah. Finally.

We're back in shape and we're good as new.

[PROUD] [laughing]

- 'Huh?' - Hm?

- Huh? - Look! That hat!

Augh! What are you doing?

- Hm? - See this?

Oh. Yes, that's definitely the hat Axew was wearing.

Hey! Why did you wreck my tent?

You saw Axew, right? Which way did Axew go?

Uh. Uh, maybe that way?

Thanks. Let's go!

Yeah, see you tomorrow, Cameron!

[CONFUSED]

Uh, what's wrong with those guys? Ugh.

[COMFORTING]

[TEARFUL]

[CURIOUS]

[CALLING] [EXERTION]

[EXCITED]

[OVERJOYED]

[RELIEVED]

[AGGRESSIVE]

[ANGRY]

[AGGRESSIVE]

[FURIOUS]

[ALARMED]

Oh, dear, we've got to find Axew.

Right. Especially before it gets dark.

WOMAN #1 'Hm, that's strange'

Now where could they have gotten off to?

Is something wrong, ma'am?

Yes, there is. There are four Trubbish living here.

And suddenly they're all gone.

- Four Trubbish? - Yeah.

They've been living with the Garbodor

right down this alleyway.

'This must be because of that Oshawott. I'm sure of it'.

Oshawott?

I saw this impertinent looking Oshawott

roaming around here with a Pikachu and an Emolga.

'And they were up to something'.

VIRGIL/BIANCA Huh? Hm.

[EXERTION]

[AGGRESSIVE]

[GUNK SHOT MOVE]

[PAINED]

[EXERTION]

[CONFUSED]

[ATTACK]

[EXERTION]

[EXERTION]

[WORRIED]

[HOPELESS]

[ANGRY]

[NERVOUS]

A ribbon?

Axew was wearing this ribbon too.

That would indicate Axew's close by.

You hear that?

It's Axew!

[THREATENING]

[SCARED]

[DEFENSIVE]

[READY]

[STOPPING]

[CONFUSED]

[QUESTIONING]

[EXPLAINING]

[FRUSTRATED]

[STUFFED]

[LOOKING]

[CRYING]

[HORRIFIED]

[EXASPERATED]

[ANGRY]

[EMBARRASSED]

[GUNK SHOT MOVE]

[SURPRISED]

[PLEASED]

[SLUDGE BOMB MOVE]

[PAINED]

[EXERTION]

[CONCERNED]

[NERVOUS]

[breathing heavily]

It looks like everybody's here.

Axew, you're alright.

[HAPPY]

[ALARMED]

[ACID SPRAY MOVE]

[EXERTION]

- Axew! Emolga! - 'Espeon, use Psychic.'

[PSYCHIC MOVE]

[RELIEVED]

Huh? Virgil.

Oshawott must have been hungry because it ate all of the fruit

that was in the box.

That's why they're so mad.

Oshawott did that? Is that the truth?

[SHEEPISH]

[AGGRESSIVE]

I feel bad about this.

Oshawott does too. We all do.

[WORRIED]

[REGRETFUL]

[GUNK SHOT MOVE]

Umbreon, use Shadow Ball!

[APPEARING]

[GUNK SHOT MOVE]

[SHADOW BALL MOVE]

Please, calm down, Garbodor!

Listen to this!

[bell ringing]

[RELAXING]

[CALM]

Huh?

[AMAZED]

A Soothe Bell!

Wowee! It really works.

I'd expect no less from a member of the Pokémon Rescue Squad.

[sighs]

[grunting]

There. Dig in. Eat as much as you want.

[GRATEFUL]

Great. Tastes good, huh?

[FRIENDLY]

We've got plenty more so eat till you're full.

[HAPPY]

[SHEEPISH]

[SCOLDING]

[GRUMPY]

I made that Pokémon Food specifically

for you and Garbodor.

Tell me, do you find it tasty?

[HAPPY]

- The fireworks. - They're so pretty.

Hey, gang! Let's all go see the fireworks.

Is this an awesome view or what?

Pokémon battles and cool fireworks.

The Unova League is so super awesome. Ah.

I cant wait until tomorrow.

[HAPPY]

Wow. There's nothing better than a rocking sauna.

A great way to get the lead out.

Huh?

Oh, yeah. The fireworks.

Check it out.

In all my 25 years as fan club president

I have never been so awed by fireworks.

Russet, I hope you shine brightly tomorrow

like those fireworks and light up our hearts.

Thanks. I promise I will.

What do you know.

From now on no wandering off alone, right, Axew?

[AFFIRMATIVE]

Thank goodness it turned out alright.

[HAPPY]

Huh? Hm.

[HAPPY]

PROFESSOR JUNIPER 'Exciting

to think tomorrow's the third round.'

You're going to be battling Trainers with a lot of skill.

- Lots of luck, Ash. - Thanks, Professor Juniper.

So I'm ready for my next Pokémon.

Let's see, the third round is a three-on-three battle, isn't it?

I'm ready to send any Pokémon you need.

Great. Thanks very much.

'As the Vertress City Unova League'

'heads into the third round, the excitement's at a fever pitch!'

'Everyone's anticipating some seriously intense battles.'

'Sixteen Trainers have won their second round bouts'

'and along with their Pokémon'

'are sure to put on some red-hot performances.'

'For our first match, it's Ash versus Stephan!'

'So let's get this show on the road!'

Alright. Battle, begin!

Man, am I ready to rock. Now, Liepard, go!

[APPEARING]

Liepard. The cruel Pokémon.

And the evolved form of Purrloin.

Well-known for it's beauty

Liepard uses the element of surprise when battling opponents

attacking before they can react.

Oh, man, didn't know he had a Liepard.

Now, I'm really psyched.

Okay, I choose you!

NARRATOR It's Ash versus Stephan

and the team of Stephan and Liepard has our hero

more excited than ever.

You'll find out what battle strategies both rivals

have in store as the journey continues.

[theme music]