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This is a transcript of the Pokémon: DP Sinnoh League Victors episode: "With the Easiest of Grace!"

[Ash & friends are walking along the forest towards a large area of grass.]
Dawn
Wow! It's gigantic!
Ash Ketchum
Great! How about a little training, buddy?
Ash's Pikachu
Pika!
Dawn
Nice! This is just perfect. I wanted to train with Togekiss, so here we go!
Dawn's Piplup
Lup!
Brock
These wide-open spaces are perfect to train with a Flying-type Pokémon like Togekiss and just in time for the Grand Festival.
Ash Ketchum
Dawn, how about a battle?
Ash's Pikachu
Pika-pika!
Dawn's Piplup
Lup!
Narrator
A sprawling field provides the perfect training venue for our heroes on their way to the Grand Festival. Which also affords Dawn the chance to work with her magnificent, newly acquired Togekiss.
[The opening theme and title card plays.]
[Dawn and Ash are on opposite ends of the battlefield, with Brock, Pikachu and Piplup watching from a tree stump.]
Dawn
Okay Togekiss, go!
[Togekiss is deployed from Dawn's Pokeball.]
Togekiss
Togekiss!
[A relaxed Togekiss lands gently and bows putting one wing on its chest. Piplup is awed and stands next to Togekiss. The latter pets the former. Piplup calls out in approval.]
Dawn's Piplup
Piplup!
Dawn
That's so sweet!
Ash Ketchum
OK, my turn! Gible, I choose you!
Ash's Gible
Gible!
Ash Ketchum
I hope you're ready Gible, 'cause today we're gonna perfect Draco Meteor.
Ash's Gible
Gib!
Dawn
(Cheerfully) Now let's work hard, Togekiss, since I want you to look your best for the Grand FESTIVAL!
[Togekiss points its wings in the air.]
Togekiss
To!
Brock
This ought to be an amazing battle, don't you think?
Ash's Pikachu
Pika!
Dawn's Piplup
Piplup! Piplup!
[Team Rocket appear from behind the bush.]
Jessie
Ooh! That Togekiss is pure elegance times ten. I want it! So get it for me!
James
Sounds simple, but sounds can be deceiving.
Jessie
(Exasperated) Simple? You calling me simple?! Careful.
[A flashback of Togekiss in the Arrowroot Town contest plays.]
Meowth
Time out! I think it's a good idea to keep in mind that the twerpette gave you the ribbon that's getting you in through the Grand Festival front door.
James
True, true! The upshot is you actually lost your battle against said Togekiss. You might even go so far as to say you're in Togekiss' debt for experiential services rendered.
Jessie
Hm?! (Angrily while showing her most recent badge) All the more reason!
Meowth
For what?!
Jessie
The more reason to catch Togekiss since it's why I got my ribbon! In an uncaring world, it speaks volumes on why we should be together. (Affectionately) Never fight the fickle finger of fate.
[Jessie laughs and becomes starry eyed.]
James
Touché.
Meowth
That girl's mind runs on her own track.
Jessie
So be dears and find me a stealing strategy.
James
Dears? You mean us?
Jessie
It's a stretch, but yes. Just how does one catch a cutie pie out in the broadest of daylight?
Meowth
(Grumbling) Hm... That's yahoo speak for making us do the heavy lifting.
Ash Ketchum
Now, Gible, let's start with Rock Smash!
[Gible glows its arm and charges toward Togekiss.]
Ash's Gible
Gi...
Dawn
Togekiss, use Sky Attack now!
[Togekiss flies up in the air, glowing a white aura. It then sings and swoops around in a circle.]
Dawn
Huh? Whoa... What's with the sky dancing?
[As Togekiss continues to sing and fly, Dawn continues to watch her new Pokemon.]
Togekiss
(Singing) To!
Brock
Hey Dawn, what's going on?
Dawn
If I knew, I'd tell you. Believe me Brock!
[Togekiss, fully charged, charges into Gible. The two moves collide, causing an explosion. As Togekiss flies gracefully, Gible is blasted in the air and crash lands.]
Ash Ketchum
Hey Gible, are you all right?
[Gible gets up.]
Ash's Gible
Gible!
Brock
That Sky Attack was really powerful.
Ash's Pikachu
Pika.
Dawn's Piplup
Piplup.
[Togekiss twirls around. The streaks behind the Pokemon create a wavy pattern. It flies in a circle. Jessie is awestruck.]
Togekiss
(Singing) To...o...o!
Jessie
(Affectionately) Ahhhh. It's the epitome of grace in flight! Gimme!
Ash Ketchum
(Groans) Gible, Dragon Pulse, let's go!
[Gible loads up Dragon Pulse.]
Ash's Gible
Gi...
Brock
Dragon Pulse is a powerful move, so be careful!
Dawn's Piplup
(Warning, flapping arms) Piplup!
Dawn
I know, but this is my first time with a Flying-type Pokémon! Uh, Togekiss, dodge it!
Ash's Gible
..ble!
[Togekiss swoops to dodge the attack.]
Dawn
Togekiss did it!
Togekiss
To...!
Dawn
Well, it was raised by Princess Salvia. Huh? (Angrily growls) This is no time for me to think about that!
[Gible becomes tired.]
Dawn
Now's our chance! Togekiss, use Aura Sphere!
Togekiss
(Singing) To!
[Togekiss ignores Dawn's command and swoops around in circles again.]
Dawn
What're you doing?
[Togekiss spins and flies in the foreground.]
Togekiss
To![SHOWING OFF]
Dawn
(Angrily) Come on, Togekiss, hurry up, please!
Ash Ketchum
All right Gible, while you've got the time, use Dig!
[Togekiss starts executing Aura Sphere.]
Togekiss
To...
Dawn
Hurry, Togekiss! You're so slow!
[Togekiss balances the ball on one wing and then throws it toward the target.]
Ash's Gible
Gible?
[Aura Sphere crashes into the ground, causing an explosion. As soon as the dust clears, a hole in the ground is made, with Gible hidden from view.]
Dawn
Oh! I guess we were too late.
[Gible roars and charges upward from under the ground and lands safely.]
Ash Ketchum
Yeah, Gible, great job!
[Dawn grunts in annoyance and Togekiss continues to fly gracefully.]
Brock
With all that prancing around, Togekiss gave Gible the perfect chance to get away.
Dawn
What do I do?
[Togekiss spins again.]
Togekiss
To!
James
Wow! A dodge with grace!
Jessie
(Grunts, angrily) This is no time to start up a fan club! (Big-headed) Still waiting for a strategy from you, okay?
James
Sorry.
[James and Meowth laugh nervously. They both get an idea.]
Meowth
(Encouraging) There's an idea ringing in my brain!
Dawn
Quick, Togekiss, use Air Slash!
[Togekiss continues to fly gracefully.]
Dawn
Not again...
[It waves its wing, gathering energy into a ball. It throws it toward Gible and hits it.]
Ash Ketchum
Gible, are you okay?
Ash's Gible
Gible!
Ash Ketchum
OK, it's gonna have to be all or nothing. Gible, Draco Meteor, go!
[Gible shoots a meteor up in the sky. It pops and falls, missing Togekiss, and falls toward Piplup, causing Brock and Pikachu to scream in horror. Piplup panics as the meteor chases him. Togekiss notices the danger and chases the meteor approaching Piplup and swoops in-front of it. It spins and bats the meteor with its wing. Ash and Dawn gasp in shock.]
Brock
Whoa, what a smash!
Ash's Pikachu
Pika!
[The Meteor hits and hurts Gible.]
Ash's Gible
Gible!
Dawn's Piplup
Pip...lup?
[Piplup stops as the threat disappears.]
Dawn
Togekiss just protected Piplup!
Dawn's Piplup
Piplup?
Togekiss
(Stern) To!
[Togekiss sternly reprimands Gible for his actions.]
James
Do you get the gist of their jive?
Meowth
See, Togekiss is asking Gible if it's really Piplup's pally or not.
[Cut to Togekiss continuing its message.]
Meowth
And, if so, what's with the bad big bang boom?
James
Even in the face of anger, it's got style.
Meowth
Now it's a warning to never ever let it happen again.
Jessie
(Laughs, starry eyed) Togekiss is not only graceful when airborne, but it's also gracefully gifted with social skills as well! (Close tot he screen) Highbrow, like I am!
[As Togekiss continues scolding, Pikachu and Piplup intervene and explain their points of view. Togekiss then ponders.]
Brock
That's all for this battle.
Ash Ketchum
Guess you're right. (To Gible) We'll try Draco Meteor later, okay?
Ash's Gible
(Disappointed) Gib.
Togekiss
(Sighing)
Brock
Togekiss is carefree, but it's tough as well.
Dawn
Like a big sister, don't you think?
Brock
Yeah.
Ash Ketchum
Gible, that was great. You deserve a good rest.
Ash's Gible
Gib.
[Ash returns Gible.]
Ash Ketchum
You were something, Togekiss. Wow!
Togekiss
To!
Ash's Pikachu
Pika-Pika!
Dawn
Thank you for protecting Piplup, too.
Dawn's Piplup
Pip-Piplup!
Togekiss
Togekiss...
Dawn
Hmm...
Togekiss
To?
[In the next scene, Piplup, Pikachu and Togekiss are having food. Dawn goes to bit a sandwich, but stops.]
Ash Ketchum
Dawn, what's wrong?
[Togekiss and Piplup play with each other.]
Dawn
I'm glad Togekiss helped Piplup, but...I'm thinking I really don't understand Togekiss all that well.
Ash Ketchum
You don't? I'll tell you, Togekiss sure impressed me!
Dawn
I guess you're right, but... I'm still confused.
Brock
I know what Dawn means.
[A flashback plays of Togekiss' movements during battle.]
Brock
Togekiss did that loop right before the Sky Attack. And took a long time before the Aura Sphere as well.
[The flashback ends.]
Brock
It was like Togekiss was trying to look good before launching all of those attacks.
Ash Ketchum
Yeah. Come to think of it, you're right.
Dawn
With all that beautiful flying, there's no doubt in my mind that Togekiss will do really well in the first round on the Performance Stage. But after that... who knows?
Brock
With so much time between your command and Togekiss using the move, it's not going to be easy to battle.
Dawn
(Nods) Hm.
Brock
But look at it another way. You and Togekiss are brand new to each other. Once you're communicating better, I'm sure everything will turn out just fine.
Dawn
(Sighs) Brock, I sure hope you're right.
Ash Ketchum
Hey. You've got plenty of time to get this all squared away. You just keep on with your training, and I'm sure it'll all work itself out.
Brock
Yeah, Ash is right.
Dawn
Hm! (Cheerfully) OK!
[Cut to Team Rocket raising their shovels together in the sunlight.]
Team Rocket
Ta-daa!
Meowth
Whenever times get tough, time for simple stuff, you dig?
Jessie
And simply put, while the twerps break for lunch, we'll dig it.
James
Shoveling our way to steal some success!
Team Rocket
Yes!
[A deep hole is created on the ground. Team Rocket dig a long tunnel across.]
Meowth
Almost there!
[A Diglett-robot drills above a new piece of ground and scans its camera, finding Ash and his friends.]
Meowth
Twerps totally targeted.
[Suddenly the ground collapses above Team Rocket. They scream.]
Ash's Pikachu
(Wistful) Pika?
[Togekiss, after giving Piplup a ride on its back, lands back down and asks Pikachu to join in. He does, hopping onto its back with Piplup. Togekiss gives them both a ride in the sky.]
Ash Ketchum
They're sure having a good time!
Brock
Togekiss is really great at taking care of all the little ones!
Dawn
(Calling) Togekiss, time to come down soon, okay?
[Togekiss obeys and lands back down safely. As Pikachu and Piplup jump off, the latter suddenly wobbles and falls on the ground.]
Dawn
Piplup, are you all right?
[Togekiss helps Piplup up and rubs the dirt off of him. He smile back gratefully.]
Dawn
Now! Time for more Training!
Togekiss
Togekiss!
[Togekiss flies around the sky.]
Togekiss
To![SWEET]
Brock
(Realizes) That's it!
Dawn & Ash
Huh?
Brock
Remember, Togekiss was raised by Princess Salvia. Which is why it's second nature to show off that grace. In a battle situation, it may look like unnecessary movement, but it's simply part of Togekiss' upbringing.
Ash Ketchum
Wow. So that's why working with Togekiss has been such a difficult thing for Dawn.
Dawn
Yeah, but we'll never be able to win a battle in that case.
Togekiss
To...to...To!
Dawn
Now, Togekiss, please. You know speed and timing are crucial in a battle, right?
Togekiss
Kiss, kiss! To!
Ash Ketchum
Dawn, just train hard.
Brock
No need to worry.
Ash's Pikachu
Pika-pika.
Dawn's Piplup
Lup!
Dawn
You're right! OK, let's try one more time!
Togekiss
Togekiss!
[Cut to Team Rocket, digging again.]
James
Second time's the charm!
Meowth
This dig for sure!
Jessie
So drill, digger.
[The Diglett-robot drills above again. A lake full of water gushes down and carries Team Rocket out of the tunnel and up in the air. They crash-land near Ash & friends, startling them.]
Ash Ketchum
Man! What was that blast?
Jessie
Blast? Don't use a loaded word like that.
Meowth and James
Foul...
Ash, Dawn & Brock
Team Rocket?!
Jessie
We just drilled ourselves twerp-side, brainiac.
Meowth
How am I supposed to aim in that washout?
James
Curses! No shovel means no shoveling!
Jessie
Stop! Enough groveling! Time to rely on team tenacity.
Ash Ketchum
(Angrily) What're you talking about?!
Jessie
We want the world and we want it now.
James
Twerp interference we won't allow.
Jessie
On the wind.
James
Past the stars.
Meowth
Whiz bang pow.
Jessie
Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace.
James
Dashing hope, putting fear in its place.
Jessie
A rose by any other name's just as sweet.
James
When everything's worse, our work is complete.
Jessie
Jessie.
James
And James.
Meowth
Meowth, that's a name.
Jessie
Putting the do-gooders in their place.
James
Cause we are Team Rocket.
Team Rocket
And we're in your face!
Wobbuffet
Wob-buffet!
Jessie
Look, twerpette. I know you're at wit's end. So prepare to have your Togekiss taken off of your witless hands!
Dawn
What did she say?
Togekiss
To?!
Ash Ketchum
(Angrily) Whatever you want, forget it!
Jessie
(Pulls eyelids down) Blathered like a true twerp. (Laughs) Seviper, enlighten them!
Jessie's Seviper
Seviper!
James
Carnivine, enlighten them, too!
[Carnivine is deployed from James' Poke Ball. It attacks and gnaws James.]
James
Not en-bite-n! Enlighten, twit!
Jessie
Seviper, Poison Tail!
Jessie's Seviper
Seviper!
James
Carnivine, Vine Whip!
James' Carnivine
Carnivine!
[Both moves approach Togekiss, getting closer.]
Togekiss
To?
Dawn
Togekiss, get out of there!
Togekiss
Kiss!
[Togekiss jumps off at the last moment to dodge the attacks, causing them to explode on the ground.]
Jessie
Your twerpish advice falls on deaf ears! Yanmega, after Togekiss!
[Jessie deploys Yanmega. It chases Togekiss.]
Jessie's Yanmega
Mega! Mega...
Dawn
Togekiss, no!
Ash Ketchum
Why don't you leave this to us, and you go and take care of Togekiss?
Dawn
It's a deal!
[Dawn runs over to rescue Togekiss.]
Brock
Sudowoodo, let's go!
Brock's Sudowoodo
Sudowoodo!
Brock
Sudowoodo, use Double-Edge!
[Sudowoodo hits and pushes Carnivine.]
Ash Ketchum
Quick, Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!
Ash's Pikachu
Pika...chuuu!
Jessie's Seviper
Vi! Per!
[Seviper dodges the attack. Yanmega hisses and threatens Togekiss as Dawn and Jessie watch their Pokemon.]
Dawn
Togekiss, Sky Attack, now!
[Togekiss sings and flies about gracefully. Yanmega easily dodges. Dawn gasps.]
Dawn
Not again! Togekiss, there's no reason for you to have to loop like that! So STOP!
Jessie
(Laughs) Sonic Boom, Yanmega! Show the twerps how it's done!
Jessie's Yanmega
Yanmega!
[Yanmega hits Togekiss with the move and knocks it down. Dawn gasps.]
Jessie
Follow that feat with Silver Wind!
[Glowing crescents approach Togekiss.]
Dawn
Togekiss, quick! Dodge that!
[Togekiss alerts itself and evades the move.]
Dawn
Now quick! Circle around!
[Togekiss obeys. It then approaches Yanmega from above]
Dawn
Togekiss, use Aura Sphere!
[Togekiss twists repeatedly and shoots a blue ball.]
Jessie
Now, Yanmega use Steel Wing!
[Yanmega twists and glows its wings, deflecting the blue balls away as they fly toward each other.]
Dawn & Jessie
Ah! Look out!
[They evade each other at the last moment. Togekiss loops and dives down head-first towards the rock.]
Dawn
Togekiss, straighten up, come on!
[Dawn suddenly realizes her Pokemon is heading toward the rock and yelps in panic.]
Dawn
Togekiss, hurry and straighten up!
[Togekiss realizes what's going on and alerts itself. Dawn flinches.]
Dawn
Please!
[Togekiss lands gently on the rock, and flies up again, twisting.]
Dawn
(Realizes) That's it!
Jessie
Let's wrap up this love fest. Yanmega, gloom and doom with Sonic Boom!
[Yanmega uses the move.]
Dawn
Togekiss, do your dance!
Jessie
Huh?
[Togekiss sings and twists again, dodging the attack.]
Jessie
It dodged? Hey! Sonic Boom, instant replay!
[Yanmega uses the move repeatedly.]
Dawn
Togekiss, style and grace!
[Togekiss flies around gracefully dodging the moves. Ash and James look on in amazement.]
Ash Ketchum
Check it out!
James
Wowwww!
Jessie
(Laughs in awe) Oh the beauty. It's like a ballet recital in the sky. (Snaps out) But my sole purpose is to catch Togekiss, not compliment it! Quick, Yanmega, use Sonic Boom once more!
[Yanmega uses the move again.]
Dawn
Dodge it with style and grace!
[Togekiss flies around gracefully dodging the moves. Jessie growls in anger and clenches her fists.]
Jessie
In your face with style and grace! Yanmega, Silver Wind again, right now!
[Yanmega uses the move. The winds close in on Togekiss.]
Dawn
Togekiss, ride the wind!
[Togekiss puts it feet together and lands into the wind, accelerating as it follows the turbulence. Yanmega and Jessie yelp in shock.]
Dawn
Now use Air Slash with grace!
[Togekiss sings and flies gracefully, angering Jessie further.]
Jessie
Fly, Yanmega, like the wind!
[After completing its pattern, Togekiss fires repeated Air Slashes. While Yanmega dodges the first two, the third one hits and knocks it down.]
Jessie
Are you okay?
Jessie's Yanmega
Yan.
[Togekiss continues singing and flying around gracefully.]
Jessie
All right, return!
James
(Calling) Jessie!
[The fainted Seviper and Carnivine attack Meowth and James respectively while they are running.]
Meowth
Man, those twerps beat the pants off of us, and I don't even wear pants!
[Brock and Ash are chasing after Team Rocket.]
Ash Ketchum
Come back, you two!
Meowth
OK, I guess it's time for Plan Z.
[Seviper uses Haze. The heroes shudder and grind to a halt as the smoke covers. The grabbers attached to cords steal Pikachu and Piplup.]
Ash Ketchum
Pikachu!
Brock
Piplup!
[Team Rocket laugh as their balloon takes the stolen Pokemon up in the air.]
James
Well in hand, Meowth.
Jessie
And those velvet gloves add a nice touch.
Meowth
It's like I always say: "Be prepared for a last-minute getaway."
James
Perhaps this should've been the plan since minute one.
Jessie
Oh, lighten up and have fun!
Meowth
Yeah! After all, we did poach Pikachu and Piplup.
Team Rocket
Up, up, up!
[The balloon hovers away. Ash & friends call on their Pokemon.]
Ash Ketchum
Pikachu!
Dawn
Piplup!
Ash's Pikachu
(Calling) Pika-Pi!
Dawn's Piplup
(Calling) Piplup!
[Togekiss swoops in, glowing a white aura and heading towards Team Rocket's balloon.]
Dawn
(Happy) Togekiss!
[Team Rocket shudder as Togekiss breaks the cords, releasing Pikachu and Piplup, who scream. Togekiss swoops down and rescues both of them, approaching Team Rocket once more.]
James
Horrors!
Meowth
Out of plans! Let's scram!
Ash Ketchum
Not so fast! Pikachu, Thunderbolt, go!
Dawn
Piplup, use Bubble Beam, and Togekiss, use Aura Sphere!
[All three Pokemon hit the balloon with their moves. It explodes and blasts Team Rocket off.]
James
(Groans) We're fresh out of plans again!
Jessie
When we do our sky dancing, it's klutzy, but why?
Meowth
Being a klutz just might have something to do with it.
Wobbuffet
(Exasperated) Wob-buffet!
Team Rocket
We're blasting off again...
[A chime sounds. Togekiss lands safely. Pikachu and Piplup jump off.]
Togekiss
To!
Ash Ketchum
Awesome, Pikachu, you were great!
Ash's Pikachu
Pika!
Dawn
Piplup and Togekiss, you were wonderful, too!
Dawn's Piplup
Piplup!
Togekiss
Togekiss!
[It is sunset.]
Brock
That quick Air Slash Togekiss used while sky dancing went in so many directions, Yanmega couldn't dodge it. So when did you figure all this out?
Dawn
I got it during the battle. Those extra graceful movements Togekiss used were really meant for my eyes. Togekiss showed me how best to use those graceful skills.
Brock
So that's how it happened?
Dawn
Mm-hm. Togekiss has a unique way of doing things. But, I think the problem was I didn't realize that until now.
[Togekiss smiles.]
Dawn
So no need to worry!
Ash Ketchum
You two make a great team for sure!
Ash's Pikachu
Pika!
Dawn's Piplup
Lup!
Brock
And the timing couldn't be better, since it's off to the Grand Festival!
Dawn
(Giggles) What do you say, Togekiss?
Togekiss
To!
[Togekiss bows, and sings, flying around the sky gracefully while the others watch.]
Narrator
The bond between a Trainer and Pokémon is all-important, as demonstrated by a happy Dawn and her Togekiss. And the Grand Festival will prove timing is everything.
[The caption "To Be Continued" shows at the bottom of the screen. The credits appear.]
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