Lear || Pokémon Masters EX || Hoopa brought some chocolates!

Main Story PML Arc - Chapter 3 - Rise beyond the Flames The Creator of Pasio As "???" "Hey you. You, in the shoddy hat. You have got some serious nerve, waltzing in here wearing an eyesore like that." As Lear "Ugh... Apparently, I was wrong. It's not just him/her–the whole group is a dingy eyesore." "You certainly don't belong on any island I own!" You own Pasio?/Who are you, anyway?: "Did you just–?! I can't believe there are still people on this island who don't know who I AM!" "I am Lear! It was I who created Pasio, the magnificent artificial island you now stand on–and I who founded the Pokémon Masters League!" "And it is I who shall be its champion!" "You would do well to remember my name." "Hah! Don't bother. I doubt these amateurs will be around long enough to cause us any trouble. Hahaha! Bwahahaha!" Main Story PML Arc - Chapter 5 - The High-Flying Girl Dead Set on Victory "What do you know–another win for me. Now, hand over that badge." "How can you praise your Pokémon after a crushing defeat like that?! Pokémon aren't friends–they're tools. No wonder you lost." "Winning is all that matters! How can you just smile and accept defeat like that?! You should feel terrible!" "... You again..." "Why must the universe conspire to irritate me... What are you doing here?" "Don't tell me you amateurs are trying to enter the Pokémon Masters League..." How did you know?: "You can't be serious... Of all the ridiculous, insolent, pathetic–! I knew you'd be a pain the moment I saw that hat of yours..." You got a problem with that?: "Excuse me?! Of all the ridiculous, insolent, pathetic–! I knew you'd be a pain in the neck the moment I saw that hat of yours..." "Never mind that... It doesn't matter anyway. I shall crush you under my heel here and now!" "A one-on-one battle, just you and me. None of you interfere!" "I shall teach you a lesson even a fool like you will remember." "What's wrong? Is that all you've got? I didn't even get to enjoy myself!" "Bow before the victor, amateur... And don't forget, I always win!" "Bwahaha! See? I win, you lose, and all is right in the universe." "Obviously failure begets failure... You amateurs belong together! We're done here. Let's go." Main Story PML Arc - Chapter 9 - The Beauty of Friendship Sticks and Stones

"Hah! I was told that a few Trainers were in a tussle with Team Break, so I came to have a look... Turns out it's just you amateurs!" You...: "Oh? So you remember me, then! Yes, it is I, Lear! Owner and creator of this magnificent island you all stand on!" Who are you?: "You must be joking, right? That is ridiculous! No one forgets me, Lear, owner of Pasio!" "Hah! Don't be ridiculous! Me? Promote this foolishness on my own island?! The mere thought is insulting!" "The reason I came here in the first place was to bring judgment on these thugs!" "Got it? Now stay out of my way. Go crawl into a corner with your pathetic team and leave this to a real Pokémon master!" Opposing Opinions "Ugh! What are you still doing here? I thought I told you to stay out of my way!" "Hmph. This is getting ridiculous! One puny amateur...two, three...even ten! It makes no difference if you're weak." Don't talk about my friends like that!: "Friends? Friends are for fools! If all you're going to do is spout nonsense, do it elsewhere! Out of my sight!" Not true–we're stronger together!: "Just how foolish are you?! If all you're going to do is spout nonsense, do it elsewhere! Out of my sight!" "You're getting on my nerves... This conversation is over!" "Rachel! Sawyer! Let's corner Team Break at the beach, where they can't get away. Don't just stand there–move it!" A Clash of Wills "Looks like that was the last of them, finally... How dare those troublemakers drain away so much of my precious time!" "As for you–how dare you ignore my wishes! I told you to stay out of my business, yet here you are again!" We can work together.: "ME work together with YOU?! Just who do you think you're talking to?" We wanted to help you.: "Who do you think you're talking to here?! I could have wiped the floor with those fools on my own!" "..." "Hmph! Iris, was it? If that's what you want..." "then let's settle this with a battle–a special one-on-one battle, just this once." "You shall see that you're no match for my superior power!" "Go, Krookodile!" "Quiet, you! I told you not to talk about that!" "And how dare you compare me to this sappy little girl! All this nonsense about friends and working together... Don't make me laugh!" "What, you mean Rachel and Sawyer? They serve as my retainers, nothing more. They may be loyal, but they are not my friends." "Hah! Pokémon are no different. They're tools! Tools used by Trainers who want to rise to the top! I have no need for friends." "Ugh!" "I'm done listening to a bunch of amateurs who think they can lecture me! Rachel, Sawyer, we're leaving!" Main Story PML Arc - Interlude 1 - Brock's Grit Let the Tournament Begin! "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Pokémon Masters League. Let the opening ceremony begin!" "I am Lear, host and founder of this tournament. I expect your undivided attention now!" Off-screen

"Sync pairs who stand before me...you have proven your strength by collecting all five PML Badges!" "This tournament will decide which team among you is the strongest of all. I had Pasio designed and built for that very purpose!" "So rise, my ambitious Trainers! Climb the ranks and unleash your power! Claim the ultimate victory as your own!" On-screen "Or at least entertain the hilarious thought that you might actually win." "Why hilarious? Because you have no chance. I, Lear, am unquestionably the strongest of all!" "Bwahaha! Hahaha!" Off-screen, as "???" "Unite your hearts...as a team? snort That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!" After appearing, as Lear "I must say, I never thought the likes of you would make it this far... I smell Foul Play." "Hmph! Sawyer!" "It seems you made an error when choosing our PML Leaders. They must have been complete garbage to have let these amateurs through!" "Of course I am! All I could see during the ceremony was that cheeky red-hatted twerp!" "Ugh... That kid infuriates me! I shall not rest until I defeat him once and for all!" "That goes for you, too! Another pip-squeak in a stupid hat! It's like you are TRYING to annoy me!" "You aren't actually implying that I could LOSE to him/her, are you? Hah! When Tepig fly, maybe! That's absurd!" "None of you belong in this tournament! Just hurry up and lose so I can be rid of you!" Main Story PML Arc - Interlude 2 - A Stubborn Obstacle Stand Up as a Team Off-screen, as "???"

"Bwahaha! Careful, someone might overhear that utter nonsense you're spouting over there!" After appearing, as Lear "You should save that sort of talk for bedtime–the only tournament you stand a chance at winning is the one in your dreams!" "I AM impressed, however, that you somehow managed to get even this far." "You must have some seriously good luck... I'm curious to see how far it will actually take you." "Bwahahahaha!" It's our teamwork that's gotten us this far!: "Teamwork? Hah! Pure nonsense... Relying on others does NOT count as winning!" We're gonna win this together as a team!: "As a team? Hah! Pure nonsense... Relying on others does NOT count as winning!" "Excuse me?! Did you just say YOU feel sorry for ME?" "... ... ..." "Ridiculous! Pure nonsense! Bonds, teamwork, sync pairs–all of it!" "You'd have to be a complete fool to believe any of that nonsense will make you stronger! Surely, you must be joking!" "The ONLY way to attain true strength is to train yourself hard–without relying on anyone else! You and you alone!" "You have seen how powerful I am firsthand–isn't that proof enough? Is your weakness not proof enough?!" "Say whatever you like–you shall never be strong enough to overcome the massive difference in power between us!" "I challenge you to a battle! If you refuse, I shall revoke your right to compete! Lose the battle, and you'll be just as gone!" "Watch! I shall beat you to a pulp, just like last time, and you will be out of this competition for good." "And let it be a lesson to you! Bonds and teamwork are nothing but a ridiculous load of garbage!" Main Story PML Arc - Chapter 19 - Rematch vs. Lear! More Precious than Victory "Well, well! Look who decided to show up. I thought you'd get cold feet, but apparently you have some guts after all." "Stop! I won't hear it! You're the ones who tried my patience in the first place!" "This is the end of the PML for you! My...uh...Staraptor and I will make you wish you'd never signed up to compete!" "And what a sad Krookodile it was! To let that battle end in a draw... I have no need for a Pokémon too weak to follow my commands!" "The only Pokémon suitable for me is one that can follow my commands without question and WIN!" "Silence! How dare you judge my decisions! You have no right to lecture me. Now prepare to fight!" "Huh? What is it?" "Just who do you think you're talking to right now?" "I never asked for your advice or your support! I shall stomp these weaklings all by myself!" "Is that understood?! Don't let me hear you try to advise me on this subject again!" "Now, it's time we start this. Or end this, rather..." "Ugh! Bonds... Teamwork... You still have the nerve to speak about that nonsense in front of me?!" "Fine! I'll show you once and for all how ridiculous all of it really is!" Until Next We Battle "Th-this is ridiculous..." "This is NOT happening! Unbelievable! It's pure nonsense! How could I lose?!" "Not once...but twice! That pest in the red hat was one thing, but to be beaten by...by a bunch of amateurs..." "My commands were more precise, my Pokémon was stronger... I had the upper hand in practically every way! How...how did this happen?!" "How in the world did I loooooose?!" "How...how can stupid things like that make a difference to who wins and who loses? It doesn't make sense!" "?!" "Silence!" "None of that is of any use to me! With my skill and unrivaled discipline when it comes to training, there's nothing I can't do!" "That goes for the PML, too! I and I alone will crush every last incompetent weakling in the running!" "That's why I founded this entire tournament in the first place–to prove that the power of one man is stronger than any stupid bond!" "And yet..." "... ... ..." "... ... ..." "... ... ..." "... ... ..." "... ... ..." "N-no... You can't be serious!" Main Story PML Arc - Interlude 3 - The Truth about Pasio King of Solitude

"Same here... Those wretched Team Break thugs! Where'd they manage to hide it?!" "I had no choice! If our...secret friend...falls into the wrong hands, the PML will be the least of our worries." "Besides, if I'd been there, all that sappy talk of bonds and friendship would have made me gag." "No! Never you mind! And where in the world is Sawyer, anyway? He should have been here by now!" "You had better be! Those goons could be summoning all sorts of terrible Pokémon as we speak! Do NOT keep me waiting again!" "Let's go! We've got to head to the next hideout!" "It's time to take Hoopa back from those Team Break thieves... We cannot let them get away with this!" "You there! Whoever you are–come out and show yourself!" "You! Aren't you–?" "Yes, I'm aware. What is he doing here?" "Ugh!" "Tsk! You think you know everything, don't you!" "Silence! I told you not to bring that up!" "Whatever. I don't have to stand here and listen to this twerp! Rachel, Sawyer, we're done here! Come on!" "Enlist...help, you say?" "How dare you! Just because of what happened in that last battle, you DARE insinuate that I am weak?!" "That was a fluke! A FLUKE, I tell you! I have no need for help–I have more than enough strength to handle this alone!" "The last time I checked, I was the one in charge here. Everyone else can simply shut their mouth and do as I say!" "I am in line to become king, and what a king says is absolute! No one is above a king!" "Do you think I'm a fool? What does it matter what I would or wouldn't do? If I don't become king, I'll never gain recognition." "If I can't become king, then why am I even here?!" "Hmph! It's as if you all live to infuriate me! Rachel, Sawyer, we're leaving! Do NOT make me say it again!" Main Story PML Arc - Interlude 4 - The Once-Charming Prince Rachel, Sawyer, and Lear "You nitwits don't really think you stand a chance against me, do you?" "Donphan, go! Wipe the floor with these–" "Save it! You two would only get in the way!" "Gaaah! Enough already!" "Go, Donphan! Now!" "Hmph. That's right! Come at me with whatever Pokémon you like–you'll lose just the same!" "Did you not hear me the first hundred times, Sawyer? I'm–" "Hmm?" "Ugh! That Goody-Two-shoes again?" "I'm going on ahead. You two stay here and deal with him!" "Don't you dare follow me!" "Bwahahaha! What a bunch of weaklings! I can see why you called yourselves Team Break!" "Ugh. Still hovering around, are you?" "Well, since you're here, take a look at my work!" "See?! Look how many sync pairs I took down all on my own!" "No sync moves, no outside help–just me and my own power!" "Has it finally sunk in that I'm fine without your precious teamwork?" "In fact, I'm BETTER without it! Having others around would just hold me back!" "What's with you, changing the subject all of a sudden?" "Well, I'm in a good mood, so I'll deign to answer your question!" "What kind of king will I be? The strongest king of all!" "I'll be so strong, I'll put down all the little upstarts like you!" "Just wait and see! Once I grow even more powerful, there'll be no one who can defeat me!" "Not , and not that twerp with the red hat! I'll clean all their clocks and become the Champion of Pasio!" "Then I'll claim my crown to go with my title as the strongest Trainer around!" "Bwahahahaaa!" "Rachel! Sawyer! Time to march! Hoopa wasn't here, so we're off to the next hideout!" "What, did I stutter? Get a move on!" "What did you say?!" "Why, you..." "Do you understand what you're saying?" "Wha–?!" "Rachel... Sawyer..." "F-fine! Do as you like! I never needed you two anyway!" "... ... ..." Main Story PML Arc - Interlude 5 - What Makes a King Cheren's Intervention "If you're that concerned, why don't you turn back around and go see for yourself? I'm sick of you following me around!" "Fool! It doesn't matter how strong they are–I'm more than enough to handle them!" "I never needed you in the first place! That goes for Rachel and Sawyer, too!" "Hmph. Big words from a pipsqueak running on borrowed power." "You stay out of it! I'll take this trash out myself!" Off-screen "Guh! You put up a real fight for a pipsqueak." On-screen

"But too bad–victory's mine!" "Hmph! What a pathetic battle. I can't stand looking at those losers!" "Obviously! That guy was strutting around all high and mighty and couldn't even face up to the fact that he lost!" "That's nothing if not pathetic!" "What did you say?!" "Shut up! I'm nothing like those vermin. They just scurry around in packs and get up to no good!" "Those around me? What are you talking about?" "Wha–?!" "Ngh!" "You're wrong! I've gotten to where I am by doing everything myself..." "and that's not about to change now!" "I'll stick with the only partner I can trust–myself!" "And I'll become the strongest king there is–all on my own!" "I–" "... ... ..." "It's been a long, long time since anyone dared insult me so brazenly." "You and I will battle right here, right now! I'm going to crush you so completely, you'll never dare open that upstart mouth at me again!" "Don't forget–you're dealing with the man who will become the strongest king of all!" "Don't you fail me, Donphan! Put them in their place!" "I-impossible... How can this be?" "I lost? I lost...again?" "And to you, of all people?!" "... ... ..." "... ... ..." "... ... ..." "What truly matters, huh..." Off-screen "Rachel... Sawyer..." "And..." On-screen "What?!" "Huh? What's this?" "You'll return Hoopa?" "The crown..." "... ... ..." "... ... ..." "Quiet." "I'm going to be king! If I can just do that, then there'll be no need for me to change!" "Just you wait, Team Break!" Main Story PML Arc - Interlude 6 - Royally Alone A Less-Than-Perfect Reunion Off-screen "I'm going to be king. Everything I've done is for that purpose." "If I could just become king, I could have everything that I desire!" "Status! Prestige! Power! Loyal Pokémon! Retainers! Whatever I want!" "There's no need for ME to change!" "Yes...that's right. I just need to become king. Then all will be mine." "Even what "truly matters,", like that kid was blabbering about..." On-screen

"Ugh! What am I saying?! I've gone and let that brat get into my head." "All I have to do is become king. That will solve all my problems." "If I could only become king!" "Ah, there you are. The rude peasant with no respect for royalty who called me out here." "Let's battle and get this over with already so I can take back my Hoopa." "Tsk! I should have known this was nothing more than a trap!" "I don't need them!" "I can just command three Pokémon at once!" "What are you waiting for? Bring it on!" "I'll show you that you pip-squeaks are no match for me–no matter how many of you there are!" "Impossible!" "No! This isn't right..." Off-screen "Oof!" "I...lost again? To these fools?" "I'm supposed to become...the strongest king of all..." In flashback, off-screen, as Young Lear "sniffle" "I don't wanna do this anymore! All of this hard training and studying every day is too much!" "I don't even wanna be king if this is what it takes. Why are you making me do this, Father?" "sniffle" "Where is everybody?" "Rachel...Sawyer..." "Mother..." "Wh-what?! Who's there?" "I don't see anyone... Was it my imagination?" "Ahhh!" "Wh-who are you?! What do you want with me?!" "I'm royalty, you know! A prince! If you do anything bad to me, my family will hear of it!" "They'll come running..." "to save me..." "... ... ..." "Ahhh!" "Wh-what are you doing?! Silly tricks like that aren't enough to scare me! I'm..." "Ahhhhhh!" "That's enough! I won't be scared by your tricks anymore, OK?!" "Wow..." "What a beautiful stone." "What? You want to give it to me?" "I guess you aren't a bad Pokémon after all." "Hey..." "Would you be my..." Back to present "Ugh..." "I was...dreaming? Why would I dream of my past at a time like this? I'm not a weakling anymore." On-screen

"Wait... Where am I?" "I know that voice... You're the one who set up this ridiculous kidnapping!" "Tsk! Does he think he can get away with this?!" "I can't believe I lost to those fools..." "I'm supposed to become the strongest king of all!" "... ... ..." "Who's there?! Show yourself!" "What?! That's..." Off-screen "Hoopa!" Main Story PML Arc - Interlude 7 - Shining Bonds The End of the PML In flashback, off-screen, as Young Lear "Is that...Rachel and Sawyer?" "Rachel... Sawyer..." "Right..." "pant pant" "I...I know, but–" "I..." "But this is where Hoopa–" "... ... ..." "Yes, ma'am..." "... ... ..." "I won't be able to see Hoopa anymore... I'll be all alone... Again..." "Why does it have to be so hard? Why won't anybody help me?" "No one understands. Not Rachel... Not Sawyer..." "Who am I supposed to depend on?" "... ... ..." "No one's ever been there for me. I'm alone." "Maybe...maybe I don't need anyone's help!" "There's only one person in this world I can truly depend on–" "Me! And only me!" Back to present, on-screen, as Lear "Ugh... I've been stuck stewing here so long, I'm starting to dredge up the past." "This is all your fault, you know! You just had to go and get yourself kidnapped by those fools, didn't you!" "Tch. Nothing to say for yourself, huh?" "Those buffoons must have worked you hard to have stamped out that eternal cheekiness of yours." "I won't feel sorry for you! It's your own fault for letting them capture you!" "Tsk..." "S-seriously! You won't get any sympathy from me! If you hadn't disobeyed me and run off unprotected, this never would have happened." "But no–you never listen to a word I say!" "You never have!" In flashback

"I think this is it...the beach where we first met." "After all these years, I hope it still lives around here..." Off-screen "Ow!" On-screen "What was that?!" "Hoopa! You're actually here! You..." "Wait–did you just drop that on my head?! I'm a prince, you know!" "You can't just go around hitting me with things! That sort of behavior could be considered a crime! Inexcusable!" "As punishment for your rude conduct, you will cooperate with me on a new project I'm starting." "I'm calling it the Pokémon Masters League!" Back to present, off-screen "Remember that day in the forest?" In flashback, on-screen

"Hmph. Where I found it is irrelevant." "Starting today, this little trickster is going to help us ramp up the excitement for the PML!" "Hoopa, show these two a taste of your power!" "I know just who to summon first–that pesky upstart with the stupid hat! I'm going to crush that kid on the battlefield this time!" "Hnnnn..." "HOOPAAAA!" Back to present "Every. Single. Time! You've caused nothing but trouble for me with your cheeky little tricks!" "After all we've been through, you haven't changed a single bit! If you'd just obeyed my orders for once, none of this would have..." "... ... ..." "No... That's not why any of this happened. The problem isn't that you haven't changed..." "It's that...I have." "I wanted to grow stronger–I wanted to protect myself." "More than anything else, I wanted to become king." "Instead, I got crushed battle after battle, I distanced myself from my retainers, and I wound up getting captured by Team Break." "I probably don't deserve to be king anymore." "You again..." "... ... ..." "I'm not interested in hearing your sob story. Why don't you just get to the point?" "You're not here to chitchat, are you?" "... ... ..." "...What?" "... ... ..." "... ... ..." "It sounds like this is the end of the PML no matter what I choose." "I couldn't even participate in my quarterfinal matches yesterday, so my chance to win the tournament is gone." "I called myself the strongest Trainer of all and then got completely crushed by you lowlifes." "And on top of all that, I ruined things with my retainers. My father will probably never hand down the crown to me now." "I have nothing left. Nothing." "... ... ..." "All right." "I'll do what you asked. Let's hurry up and get this over w–" Off-screen "Hoopa?" "Wait! Hoo–" Things Forgotten "Looks like...I got teleported outside?" "Why would Hoopa do that...for me?" Off-screen

"Rachel?! Sawyer?!" On-screen "I thought you'd gone back to the kingdom." "Help me change?" "Wha–?" "Sawyer..." "Are you...crying?" "Rachel..." "You guys...you did all of that for me?" "Well, it all started when..." "I don't get it." "Why would Hoopa help me escape?" "Why save me when it could have saved itself?" "What do you mean?" "A friend..." "Wait..." In flashback, off-screen, as Young Lear "Hey... Would you be my..." "...servant?! If you were my servant, we could hang out together all day!" "Wh-what's the matter? You'd hate being a servant that much?! Well, I guess..." "in that case, would you be my..." "f...friend?" "Oh! It seems like you really like that idea." "OK! From now on, the two of us are going to be pals!" "Friends forever, OK? Don't forget it!" Back to present, on-screen, as Lear "It was me who forgot, wasn't it." "... ... ..." "I sought the strength to protect myself and strove to become the strongest king of all." "But..." Off-screen

"Rachel!" "Sawyer!" "And...you, too, Cheren!" On-screen "Listen..." "I have a favor to ask of you!" The Power of Friendship "Well, well! Look who I found!" "Buffoons like you should consider it a privilege to be chased down by me." "You see, I never got to thank you properly for taking care of me! I figured now might be a good time." "Actually...I don't think you are." "Rachel, Sawyer, lend me a hand!" "Hmph. Fools." "Rachel! You and Umbreon cover our backs!" "Sawyer! Have Honchkrow keep pace with Krookodile as we move in! Got it?" "Krookodile, you're our striker! Get ready to punch through this mob!" "We can do this as a team! I believe in us!" "Get ready to lose, Team Break!" "Don't let your guard down yet. We still haven't gotten Hoopa back!" "Hmph. So this is what it's like to battle together and put your trust in others." "It might...not be so bad after all." "N-never mind! Let's hurry and get Hoopa back!" Off-screen "You! You're that guy from before!" "And..." "Hoopa..." On-screen

"... ... ..." "Hoopa, can you hear me?" Off-screen "Hmph. If you can't move, just listen to what I'm about to say." On-screen "Shut up!" "Hoopa...you..." "You really saved me! And there's nothing I hate more than owing someone a debt!" "When I think about it...this is the second time you've saved me." "If I had never met you that first night you showed up..." "If that never happened..." "I probably would've been crushed by my own loneliness and left completely broken." "To think that you've saved me a second time..." "I... I hate to say it, but..." Off-screen "You...you and I are..." "...friends!" On-screen

"Fine. I won't do anything." "In return...let Hoopa go." Off-screen "Cheren!" On-screen "Heh. Well done, Cheren." "Of course. I'm the one who decided what to do, and my plans are always flawless–" "Argh! How dare you! Stop being so active! Go back to how you were earlier!" "Heh. You really are a troublesome Pokémon." "What a stubborn bunch of riffraff. Come, then!" Off-screen "What's going on?!" On-screen

"This glow... I saw it the first time we met, too..." "Which means...you and I are a sync pair? Of all the annoying things in the world, this surpasses them all. It's laughable." "But...this guy in front of us is even more annoying." "Let's take him down, Hoopa! Let's show them our power..." "Our power as a sync pair!" A King Who Cares "So this is the power of sync stones..." "Or rather...the bond between me and Hoopa!" "A champion came to help us?" "Cheren, was this your doing?" "Hmph..." "I have something important to tell you all. Follow me." "I...used to think that the only one who could save me was myself." "I believed that ever since I was a child, and that's why I trained myself to be strong." "Friendship...trust...bonds... Those were just shackles that would make me weaker." "But...I don't think that anymore, thanks to all this." "I'm not invincible. There's only so much I can do all by myself." "I knew it deep down...but I was scared of change, so I stubbornly held on to my beliefs." "When things got worse, the ones who saved me were..." Off-screen "You, Hoopa." "And the two of you." On-screen "There are people by my side who are willing to risk their lives for me...scold me...cry for me...guide me..." "When I realized that, I felt...that I want to return that feeling." "I wonder if this is what they call..." "a bond." "Maybe putting your trust in someone other than yourself...isn't so bad after all." Off-screen

"Hoopa!" "Sawyer!" "Rachel!" On-screen "Our chances at winning the PML are gone, but I assure you, I will be king one day!" "Please lend me your strength!" "In return, I shall protect you...and everyone under my rule!" "I'll become a king who treasures the power of bonds more than anyone else!" "D-don't embarrass me!" "You..." "I didn't say this earlier, but you saved us... Thank you." "D-don't mock me!" "You...you were my teammates for the tournament..." "I'm...still in the tournament?" "Heh. How interesting." "Well, then. That means my next opponent is ." "Cheren, when you go back, tell them this:" "This time–for sure–I will crush them all!" "With my power! Or...no..." "With the power of my team!" "No, we have to finish up what we started here. Team Break still has more hideouts." "I want to enter the semifinals without any interruptions." "Just you wait, ! We'll be there to put you in your place!" "Bwahahahaha!" Main Story PML Arc - Chapter 28 - Change of Heart Help Arrives! Off-screen, as "???" "Hoopa! Break up that mob!" "How dare you try to destroy my Pokémon Masters League..." After appearing "My grand stage..." As Lear

"I won't just stand here and let you do whatever you want with it!" "Hmph! I see that I still have a few bugs left to squash. These fools just don't know when to stop, do they!" "You! Go link up with the arena security! I'll handle these thugs." "Of course! Who do you think I am?!" "Hmph!" PML Defenders "We've taken down a good chunk of them, but it may still be a while before the situation is totally under control." "What are you two doing here? I told you not to come!" "Foolishness! In your injured state, you'll only slow me down!" "Now stand back and follow your orders!" "Listen–this incursion is nothing more than a petty tantrum. The semifinals are the real battle!" "When we reach that stage, you two will give me your absolute best! I need all of your strength." "Hmph. I'll accept nothing less." "What do you two think you're doing?! You can't expect to protect anyone fighting like that!" "Hush! Just leave the rest of this fiasco to me! I'll find a way to get us all out of this!" "For now, I'm leaving you to defend this area, understood?! Don't you dare mess this up!" The Last of Team Break "Hmph. Isn't it obvious?" "We thwarted every last Team Break hideout on Pasio. Most of your members have already been captured." "You and the other goons in this arena are all that remain." "Look around. The fact that your backup crew never showed up should be proof enough." "Now, why don't you give up this farce and accept your fate." Lear!/Pikachu, go!: "Ah, you again..." "Hmph. Trying to get back at me for earlier?" "Hmph. In that case, why don't you make yourselves useful." "! Cheren! Give me a hand here!" "Let's put an end to this fight against Team Break, right here and now–" "Together!" A Match to Remember "Hmph. So you've finally accepted your fate." "Hmph. I could easily have defeated those fools on my own if I'd wanted to." Thank you, Lear!: "Sh-shut up! I only teamed up with you to hurry along the process!" We did it, Lear!: "Hmph!" "Indeed." "... ... ..." "Rachel. Sawyer. Round up all the Team Break members we captured and bring them to me." "Just do it!" "All this time, you thought you could do whatever you wanted, wreaking havoc across my island." "Are you ready to face the consequences?" "All right. I've made my decision." "You will all serve the same sentence..." "To serve as my personal retainers and work for me here on Pasio!" "It won't just be cleaning duty. You'll also be responsible for greeting visitors, assisting with Pokémon battles, and any other tasks I see fit!" "I'll pay you for your work and even give you days off, but play hooky on the job, and you'll live to regret it!" "I'm going to work you hard, and I expect results! Is that understood?" "Well... I'm part of the reason Team Break was created in the first place." Off-screen

"If I'd bothered to listen to these people when they were upset and disappointed, maybe things would never have gotten this bad." On-screen "So I plan to look after them until they've corrected their ways." "It's my responsibility as the host and founder of the PML." "Hmph. I expect nothing less!" "Now that that's taken care of..." "I have a message for everyone on Pasio waiting to watch the semifinals!" "As you no doubt witnessed, our program for today was interrupted by a surprise Team Break raid." "The situation is now under control, but our partner Pokémon are exhausted and the arena will need to undergo repairs." "Therefore, I'd like to postpone today's semifinal matches to tomorrow!" "... ... ..." "I'm sure some of you think I'm abusing my power as the PML's host and postponing the match for my own selfish reasons." "But that's not it at all. I want everyone to be at their absolute best for this next battle!" "So please, Pasio..." "let us postpone this match!" "That's what...everyone is saying?" "I mean, of course! That's exactly the response I was expecting! I'll show them the greatest battle they've ever seen!" "Pasio, you'd better be so excited, you don't get even a wink of sleep tonight!" "Hahahahaha!" Vengeance vs. Ambition "Hey! Are you listening to me, Hoopa? Tomorrow is the semifinals!" "We don't have time to play around right now!" Off-screen "Oww!" On-screen

"Why, you little–! You DARE try to make a fool out of me?" "Fine! We'll form our battle strategy later!" "In the meantime, I'm going to make you wish you never provoked my wrath! Hah! I'm coming for you, Hoopa!" "Fancy running into you here of all places." "Red..." "Hmph." "Playtime's over, Hoopa. Let's go." "You know...one of the reasons I created the PML was so I could defeat you in a rematch." "You showed up in my kingdom out of the blue, crushed me when I'd been previously undefeated, then disappeared again just like that..." "After that day, all I had to do was see your face, and I'd be beside myself with rage..." "I vowed to annihilate you–to publicly humiliate you in front of everyone!" Off-screen "But for whatever reason..." On-screen "I couldn't care less about that now." "I only care about one thing..." "And that's beating you!" "See you on the battlefield, Red. Just you wait... I'm going to triumph tomorrow." "And then I'm going to defeat you in the finals!" Main Story PML Arc - Chapter 29 - Semifinal Showdown Semifinal Showdown: Part 1 "Indeed! Don't miss our triumphant poses when we seize the win!" "Right. Let's get going..." "What is it, Cheren? Come to spy on the enemy just before battle?" "C...comrades?!" "Tsk! Shut it, you two! He's still on the other team! You know, the one we're about to go battle against!" "Huh? I thought Sawyer asked you to do that." "Did I? And why is that?" "... ... ..." "Hmph. So that's what all of this has been about... You steering me on the right path." "And I'm supposed to feel grateful, am I? So that you can give yourself a pat on the back for "saving" me? Hah! I don't need your pity!" "Ugh! Stop it! I don't want to hear another word!" "Cheren, I've had enough of your meddling!" "I choose my own path! ME! So stay away and mind your own business!" "Come on, you two! We're leaving!" "This isn't over, Cheren. I'm going to utterly annihilate you and in the semifinals." "You used me to feel better about yourself..." "And now it's my turn to pay it forward." "A foolish question..." "I merely realized the existence of something I had all along." "And I'm going to make you regret having played any part in that realization!" "Hahahahaha!" "Wh-what? I mean...yes, of course." "S-stop this nonsense, both of you! We're in public!" "N-no, I am not! Would you stop teasing me?!" "A-as for the rest of you all, don't miss a moment of the action today! I promise to show you a battle you'll never forget!" "It's been a while since I've been approached like that on the street." "Of course! That's exactly what I plan to do." "Hm?" "That Trainer... Didn't he appear in the tournament at some point?" "He just...had a weird look in his eye." "I don't know. Something just feels...off about him." "Come on. Let's go." Semifinal Showdown: Part 2

"Hello, ... I never would have guessed you'd make it all the way to the semifinals." "When I first met you, you were a puny amateur at best." "I thought you'd drop out of the running before you could pick up your first PML badge!" "Hmph. That much is obvious." "You've gotten this far, haven't you? That's a fact I can't ignore." "You've proven yourself worthy of standing on this stage, ." Thanks!: "Hmph. You don't need to thank me." Feels good to be recognized!: "Ugh! Don't get too excited, all right..." "Besides, you're not the only one who's grown a lot during this tournament!" "I've grown a thousand times stronger than you have! No–a million times!" "My team is going to annihilate yours today–mark my words!" "Hmph. You can try." "Enough small talk! It's time to battle." "Listen, you two..." " is tough... To be honest, I don't think I'm strong enough to beat him/her on my own." "But..." "But together...maybe the three of us can. I want to defeat her together–as a team!" "Rachel! You and Umbreon are slipperier than anyone else I know." "We can use that! Distract them with a feint, and create an opening for me!" "Sawyer! You and Honchkrow have served me longer than any of our other retainers." "At this point, you know me better than I know myself! Cover me where you know I need it most!" "As for you, Hoopa..." "Heh! You've never been one to stick to the plan, have you." "I'll follow your lead. You just get out there and have some fun!" "Now then..." "It's showtime, !" Semifinal Showdown: Part 3 "... ... ..." "We...lost." "What are you two apologizing for? I'm not angry." "You both did well. Better than I ever could have hoped for." "Besides, the PML is a team competition, isn't it? Every triumph is a team triumph. The same goes for the opposite." "Every loss is a team loss, so don't put all of the blame on yourself when things go wrong." "Don't be sad, Hoopa." "You were phenomenal." "No wonder we're friends! Heh... Thank you." "And ! The fact that I lost vexes me to no end! But I will state for the record..." "Victory belongs to you and your team today! And that means that you'll be taking my place in the finals!" Thanks!: "Don't thank me! You'll make me feel even worse! Anyways..." Lear...: "Hush! No getting mushy on me! You just won the semifinals. Hold your head high and be proud!" "One more thing. And listen closely, because I'm only going to say this once!" "When we were battling each other a minute ago...for the first time in a really long time..." "I...had a lot of fun." "For some reason, I've always felt so irritated by you, ." "I used to think it was because you and your silly little hat reminded me of Red...but now I think I understand what was really bothering me." Off-screen "You truly believe in the people and Pokémon around you." "And when you're battling, you look like you're having more fun than anyone else." On-screen "And...I think deep down, I might have been jealous of that." "Hmph. Maybe." "If I had to name one reason why we lost the match today, that would probably be it." "You all discovered the joy of Pokémon battling long before I did." "And you've had far more time than I have to develop the power of your sync stones." "Other than that, I've got nothing! So that must be the reason!" Maybe.: "Not maybe–definitely!" You think so?: "Absolutely! There could be no other explanation!" "But know this–I'm not going to quit just because I lost one match!" "I'm going to form an even tighter bond with my team! Mark my words–the next time we battle, I'm going to win!" "Just you wait! Hahahaha! Hahahahahahahaha!" "Tsk! The least you could do is react a little! What's the point of cackling if no one's even paying attention!" "Fine! I'm done talking! Come on, you two. We're leaving!" "..." "...Win the finals." Main Story PML Arc - Chapter 30 - The Road to Victory The Road to Victory: Part 2 Off-screen, as "???"

"Hold it right there!" After appearing, as Lear "I'M going to signal the start of the finals! That's MY responsibility as the host of this competition!" "Furthermore, I'll also be the referee of this match! You should all be grateful!" "Hahahaha! Hahahahahahahaha! "I suppose that's enough for my usual entrance." Off-screen "Ahem. The team that wins this match will be the first champions of the PML!" "This battle will go down in the history of Pasio and be spoken of for generations to come!" On-screen "Treasure the bonds you've built with your partner Pokémon and teammates, and hold your heads up high with pride!" "Sync pairs of Pasio! Show us the finest battle we've ever seen!" "Ladies and gentlemen! Get ready for the championship match of the Pokémon Masters League..." "Let the battle begin!" The Road to Victory: Part 3

"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the first ever champions of the Pokémon Masters League!" "'s team!" The Road Goes Ever On "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the official award ceremony of the Pokémon Masters League." Off-screen "! Congratulations to you and your team for winning the championship!" On-screen "You formed friendships with many other sync pairs, strengthened your bonds together, and created the ultimate team!" "The five PML badges you collected during the tournament represent five key values:" Off-screen

"tranquility, freedom, patience, harmony, and pride." "A peaceful spirit, an independent mind... The ability to persevere, to have faith in others and bring people together... A strong will..." "These are the five qualities that make a worthy king." On-screen "In the royal family, this wisdom has been passed down from generation to generation." "And while these words may have been aimed at me originally, I'm sure that through your victories, you've come to understand their value as well." "You've shown you have these royal qualities–" "as Pasio's best sync pair and as the leader of our very first champion team!" Thank you!: "You're very welcome!" I'm so honored, Lear!: "The honor is mine!" "I hope you continue to provide us all with awe-inspiring Pokémon battles throughout Pasio!" "Congratulations on your victory at the PML, !" "... ... ..." "That's it–I'm done with this!" "These insipid, ceremonial affairs make me sick!" "Why should I stand here doling out soapy commendations I don't even believe!" "! I'll have you know that all my plans are in shambles because of you!" "Yesterday, my father called me to say that my coronation has been officially postponed!" "The entire succession is ruined all because you got lucky during our match! What do you have to say for yourself?!" I don't know what to say...: "Ugh! I don't want to hear your excuses!" I'm sorry...: "Don't apologize to me. Sorry's not going to change anything!" "But I won't let it end like this! I'm going to succeed that throne if it's the last thing I do!" "Therefore, today, on this stage..." "I'm announcing the SECOND Pokémon Masters League tournament!" "Heh! As the founder of this tournament, I have the power to hold it whenever I please!" "And this time, I'm going to be champion! I'll prove that I'm worthy of sitting on that throne. Isn't that right, Hoopa!" ""But" what? I thought that you of all people would be on board with this!" "After all, you'll get the chance to battle face-to-face with this time!" "Exactly! Today's teammates are tomorrow's rivals! It's the way sync pairs on Pasio were always meant to be!" "If you want to keep your champion title, you're going to have to find new sync pairs to team up with!" "And then my team will crush every last one of you!" "Hear my words, Pasio!" "I'll be announcing the start of the second PML tournament as soon as preparations are complete!" "And that's not all–Pasio will soon be host to a number of other exciting activities as well!" "Let all of us–people and Pokémon–continue to strengthen the bonds that connect us!"