Challenge Team Break: Part 1

So this Palentine's Day on Pasio...

It's an event for showing thanks to others by giving them sweets, I hear.

Yup. That's what I've heard.

It sounds like some people also give presents to a person they fancy, too.

I hear if you walk around town this time of year, you can see a lot of couples givin' each other gifts.

What a lovely event.

The only problem is, it's difficult to focus on my training when the smell of baked goods is in the air.

Come to think of it, didn't Dawn and Serena mention that they've made something for Palentine's Day before?

I wanna learn from them how to make some homemade chocolates!

Wanna come with me? We can make them together!

Chocolates? Oh, I couldn't... I-I've got training to do...

Ack! Scottie! Were you listening to us just now?

This is a secret, OK?! Especially from my big bro and Gloria!

If you keep it a secret, maybe I'll make some for you, too!

I'm relieved that everyone is safe after all that chaos Team Heartbreak caused.

It's all thanks to you, Scottie.

Actually, I've got a Palentine's Day gift for you.

I made some truffles with Marnie and the others, you see...

And I made some for you as well!

You've been a huge help every day, so please accept this token of my gratitude.

Oh...really? Share it?

I think so, too.

I did make a huge batch, so maybe we can have some together!

Mmmm... It's sooo delicious...

Er... Ahem.

This is a reward for keeping to my strict training regimen every day...

But please don't tell anyone you saw me smiling after eating something sweet!

Let's just keep that between you and me, OK?

Sorry for callin' you here like this.

Here. This is some homemade fudge I made for Palentine's Day.

Team Heartbreak didn't actually steal the present I made for you, Scottie.

I'm glad you like it.

I'm glad and all, but make sure you eat it.

I've got to redo the presents I made for Gloria and my big bro.

That means you're the only one gettin' a present right now, Scottie... So don't tell anyone yet, OK?

You helped us out again, big time. Thanks for always bein' there for us.

But that doesn't mean I'm gonna be relying on you forever, OK?

If you're ever in trouble, you can count on me!

I can help you out!

For example...

When you're about to take on a huge challenge, I've got your back!

My cheers will really get you pumped!

If you decide to give something your all, I'll be there, rootin' for ya with everything I've got! Just leave it to me!

Arrrgh!

There's couples everywhere!

We can't just sit by and watch this!

C'mon! Somebody's gotta take a stand and fix this nonsense...

Ack! Hey! That guy just stole my present!

Aw, thanks! I'm sure I'll love it...

Wait... This has somebody else's name on it.

Huh? That's not the present I made for you! How'd it get swapped?!

Tee-hee-hee! Mission accomplished.

I really gave this chocolate-makin' thing my best shot and made 'em extra sweet...

I sure hope they like it.

Hah! Thanks for the chocolate, sucker!

Wha, ?!

We're the Champions of Justice, out to save the world from this twisted trash tradition you call Palentine's Day!

We are...Team Heartbreak!

You'll see! We're going to wreck Palentine's Day for everyone!

Hey! Where do you weirdos think you're going with those?!

I thought I saw them run this way...

Hey, Sis. I've been lookin' for ya.

Oh! Hey!

Scottie said [EN:Gen Ref="255" M="he" F="she" ] saw you earlier, so we all came to find you!

I wanted to sing you a song for Palentine's Day.

Aw, that sounds amazing! It's just, I'm a little tied up at the moment!

You haven't seen any weirdos around here calling themselves Team Heartbreak, have you?

They stole the presents I made!

Then they prattled on about how they're out to wreck Palentine's Day or somethin'!

I put a lot of love into those presents...

... ... ...

So that's what happened. Don't worry, Sis. No need to be sad.

'Cause your big bro's gonna find those punks and teach 'em a lesson!

Really? You'll help me out?

Course I will. You lot don't mind coming along, do you?

No, not at all!

Let's split up and find 'em. Gloria and I'll go this way.

OK. Scottie, I'll be with you, then.

There's no way I'm lettin' those jerks keep my Palentine's Day presents!

Oh. You two seem a bit flustered. Is everything all right?

Um... Actually, some chocolate...

Chocolate?! Who said anything about me sneaking out to eat chocolate?

Huh? No, I was just saying someone's stolen the chocolate I made...

O-oh, I see...

Hang on, someone stole your chocolate?!

Yeah... Hear me out, will ya?

How completely unacceptable!

You worked so hard to make that chocolate, and they've gone and stolen it?! Unbelievable!

I want to help you find them!

Thanks, Bea!

I'll have to hold off on finding my own dessert until this is resolved...

Hm? Did you say something, Bea?

Oh, it's nothing! Don't mind me!

Let's go catch Team Heartbreak and give them a good scolding!

Where did Team Heartbreak go...

Hey, look over there.

Oh wow... Still as beautiful as ever.

Halt right there!

You're planning on stealing presents from those two, aren't ya!

H-huh?

Wait, I've got no idea what you're talking about, honest!

You're not a member of Team Heartbreak, then?

What? Wh-who's that? I may be in Team Break...

but I don't know nothing about Team Heartbreak! I swear!

The fact that you're in Team Break makes you rather suspicious.

Yeah. Why were you watching that sync pair, anyway?

I was trying to figure out the best way to express my thanks to them...

Y'see, they helped me out before, when I was injured.

They didn't run off at the sight of your Team Break mask?

Well, I wasn't wearing it when they saw me. My mask broke when I got hurt.

I was a nasty mess, but they carried me all the way back into town.

It was such a beautiful gesture, y'know?

I mean, I was completely awestruck!

Well, I guess that makes sense since they were so kind to you...

I don't know, I feel like any decent person would have done the same.

Are you kidding me?

She's the most angelic creature I've ever seen!

Sure...

Look at the way her mane flutters in the wind!

Um...

And those soft, red flames glowing with warmth and kindness!

Uh...hang on. So when you said you were awestruck, you meant...

Ponyta, of course!

I mean, who wouldn't be over the moon after an angel like that practically saves your life!

Huh. I... OK.

Well. That certainly wasn't what I was expecting to hear, but I suppose Palentine's Day IS all about showing thanks to those you care about.

True. It sounds like it was a pretty life-changing moment for you.

I get why you'd want to give them a proper thank-you!

But you need to stop worrying about it so much! Just march over there and tell them how ya feel.

What if they get scared of me 'cause I'm in Team Break...

Forget about Team Break for a minute, all right? Just go over there and be yourself!

I agree. I think you should take off that mask, walk up to them, and let them know how thankful you are.

But...I'm in Team Break! I can't just betray my comrades like that!

I do want to thank them, though...

Ohhhh, what do I do?

Once you're ready to say something to them, come see me, all right?

I'll lend you a hand.

But if you get up to any trouble with Team Break, I won't be so nice.

Come on. Let's go.

What do I doooo...

No traces of 'em whatsoever, huh...

Where would they even hide?

Why don't we try a different approach?

Maybe instead of looking for them, we can get them to come to us!

Here, I've got an idea...

What? A Palentine's Day battle featuring Leon and Diantha?!

Yeah! After the battle, they're even doing a meet-and-greet with their fans!

Oh, I have to be there! I'd love to give Diantha a present!

A Palentine's Day battle?

No, I can't be thinking about that! I still have to decide what to do!

OK. I'll see you later, then!

... ... ...?! Team Break?!

Oh no!

C'mon, Ponyta! Let's chase him away!

Huh? What's wrong?

Eeep!

Weird. Why do I get the feeling that I've seen that guy before?

They saw me! But I got away somehow...

But that look in Ponyta's eyes...

Did she...recognize me?

And because of that, she let me go? Even though she knew this time that I'm in Team Break?

Why did I spend so much time worrying?!

I HAVE to tell them how thankful I am!

The time to battle has come!

I've been wonderin'... Why'd you partner up with Vanilluxe?

It's...to train myself to resist temptation.

I met Vanilluxe when I was training on a snowy mountain.

I've been training myself to resist craving sweets, even when faced with such a yummy-looking Pokémon.

Could it be that you've got a bit of a sweet too...

Hey there!

You've finally made it.

You've finally made it.

So you've decided what you're gonna do?

Yeah... I have to be honest about my feelings.

OK. All that's left is to get them a present, then!

How about something sweet?

Uh...sure, I think makin' some chocolates might be nice...

Chocolates! Yes, that's an excellent choice!

OK! Please help me make them!

Sure thing!

I can teach you how to make the sweetest chocolates ever!

I'll help you out, too!

Hey! Could you two help me out again?

Yeah, leave it to us!

Bea! Lookin' good!

Looks like the clothes I picked out match you perfectly!

Thank you for your help, Serena.

I was able to walk around town without being recognized.

Always happy to help! But honestly, look at how cute you are!

Oh! Really?

All right! Let's get started on these desserts!

You live up to your reputation, Champion Diantha!

I'm also happy to face an opponent as fierce as you, Leon!

Welp, looks like they're gonna battle for real!

Fine by me. If they're enjoyin' it, it'll be a more convincing ploy.

That works in our favor.

*snort* Gimme a break. A Palentine's battle?

We're gonna steal all those presents from their fans, down to the very last one!

Bingo.

We know you're plannin' on making a mess outta this match, but we're not gonna let you do that!

Ugh! No need to deal with these brats! Let's go!

... ... ...

Oh! You're that guy who was injured that one time...

Hey! Aren't you one of us?

Where'd you put your mask?!

Wait... You're in Team Break?

C'mon. We've got to help him!

Wait!

Let's wait for him to say what he's gonna say first. Just watch!

What, so he's, like, a traitor? Let's punish him!

I'll have to ask you to refrain.

If you truly are that hungry for a battle, we'll take you on.

I won't let you lay a single finger on them!

Bwahahaha! Look at you! You're so scared, your legs are shaking!

Pull it together! You know what you wanna say, right?

Y-yeah! I have to say it!

I believe in you!

My cheers will really get you goin'!

W-we won!

Well done! Leave the rest to us!

It's over.

How can they look like that yet be so strong?

Don't let your guard down just 'cause we're cute! We'll eat you right up!

My partner Mawile is fierce AND cute!

Our match got canceled, so we'll have it another day, huh.

Well, even if everything did go according to plan, it's a shame we couldn't finish our battle.

It was just getting exciting, too.

I'm glad you're both safe!

Um... So you're in Team Break?

Put that aside for now, and try to see the person behind the mask.

... ... ...

Um... Thank you for your help just now.

No, I should be the one thanking you!

Thank you so much for helping me when I was injured!

Given it's Palentine's Day and all, I wanted to do something to thank you...

Oh! So you made chocolates for me and Ponyta?

I'm sorry, but my Ponyta actually isn't very fond of sweets.

Oh... I didn't know...

Ponyta's...eating it? I've never seen her eat something sweet with such gusto!

Ahaha!

I'm so glad she understands how I feel!

Aww, why do they get to have all the fun?!

Sheesh...

If ya want presents that bad, I'll make ya some chocolates, OK?

But you'd better shape up!

Presents? For us?

Yippee! Thanks! I promise I won't do anything bad ever again!

I sure hope so...

Quickly moved are the hearts of fickle souls...

By the way, what happened to those presents you stole from me?

Uh...sorry! I couldn't help myself! They looked so tasty that I ate 'em all up!

What?!

Oh no...

Um... Big Bro... Gloria...

Actually, the presents they stole were supposed to be for you two.

Really, Sis?!

So...you really were plannin' on givin' me some chocolates...

That's too bad, huh. I know it's disappointing not to get a present...

Well...actually, I've gotten a present, haven't I.

It's not something I can eat, but I definitely felt those feelings Marnie was sendin' me.

Y'know what? Me too! I'm just happy to know how you feel, Marnie!

Oh, cut it out. You're embarrassin' me!

I suppose our little mission to spread the thanks on Palentine's Day was a huge success!

Seems so.

Why do I always hafta deal with these sweet, softhearted feelings?

Seriously.

Your words are so sweet, they've even started to melt my heart, Marnie.

Sweet things are the best!