Aura of the Mightiest

Calm your heart and focus your mind...

Sense your opponent's presence, and predict their movements...

Are you sensing a strong aura?

I may not be able to sense auras like you...

but even I can feel this strong presence.

If it's someone with a presence this powerful...

it must be our opponent for the upcoming event...

Red!

I-I admit defeat...

Darn, I really thought I was going to win today.

... ... ...

I heard Red drove away the Team Rocket grunts who were causing trouble in town!

I heard that, too!

As long as Red is around, Team Rocket will be kept in check!

Under normal conditions, defeating Red would be very difficult.

I need to learn more about him.

Is that...

Isn't that Cynthia? The one who'll be battling Red at the Pasio Festival?

Yeah! I can't wait for the festival to start!

Yo!

It's been a while since I've seen you train this seriously.

Do you think the Sinnoh Champion is that powerful of an opponent?

I know how you are...

Even if this is just a match for the festival, you're still gonna go for the win.

I'll be looking forward to your match against the Sinnoh Champion.

Just remember...

It looks like I won't have the chance this time, but the next time we battle, I'LL be the one to defeat YOU.

And the same goes for Cynthia, too.

Anyway, break a leg!

That meddling Red! He's ruined our plans again!

One day, we'll show him.

Speaking of Red, there's a rumor going around...

Now that's something we can use...

Oh, it's you! Thanks for coming.

Cynthia!

Oh? Were you all visiting the professor as well?

Yeah! We all get together like this once in a while.

We're studying together under Professor Oak!

We were just sharing our thoughts on a recent discovery!

You're so kind to young Trainers. Professor Rowan is the same.

They are the future, after all.

Now then, what was it you wanted to talk about?

Well, I was hoping you could tell me about Red...

Red?

Oh yes, I heard the two of you will be battling against each other soon.

We'll be over there if you need us.

Yeah.

I heard that you were the one who gave Red his Pokédex and sent him on his adventure.

He traveled with his Pokémon and grew even more than I could imagine.

Red doesn't speak much, but he more than makes up for it through his actions.

His passion for battle burns brighter than anyone else's. You can see it in his eyes.

I think the two of you might be quite similar in some ways.

Not just in your passion for battles...

but also in the way you trust and cherish Pokémon.

Professor Rowan always told me that you're one of his brightest students.

Professor Rowan said that?

Red is never satisfied with how strong he is.

He's always looking for new ways to grow as a Trainer and bring out the potential of his Pokémon.

I'm starting to understand the kind of Trainer Red is.

Thank you. This has been very helpful.

I apologize for showing up unannounced. I'll be on my way now.

Cynthia! Are you heading out to go train? Could we help you?

Tell us what to do! We want to help!

Everyone's looking forward to the match between you and Red!

And not just that, I heard the rest of the event is going to be spectacular, too!

The whole island is talking about the Pasio Festival!

The festival is drawing everyone's attention. Looks like Lear's plan was a success!

I'm glad that my match has everyone on Pasio so excited.

A battle against Red... I won't lose!

Wow, Cynthia's so fierce!

A Champion's fighting spirit is something else!

Wow! You really are friends with Red!

Red?

Cynthia! I'll be cheering for you during your battle against Red!

Thank you.

Is that person over there...

Yeah, it's Red!

It turns out this guy is friends with Red!

Um, yeah...

It appears so.

Oh, look at the time! I gotta go!

Good luck to both of you at the Pasio Festival!

Why are you lying about being Red's friend?

L-lying?

That's amazing. You saw right through us with just a quick glance.

I once saw Red take down Team Rocket.

He was so strong and cool. I wanted to be just like him.

My friends and I got so excited talking about Red that I just sort of blurted out that I was his friend.

Once I said that, I couldn't just take it back, so I had Ditto transform to fake it.

I'm sorry I lied!

It's admirable that you want to be strong like Red, but lying isn't OK.

Lying will only run you into a corner, like what happened to you today.

Also, I'm not the one you should be apologizing to...

Right?

R-right!

I need to tell everyone the truth!

He couldn't help fudging the truth a little to impress his friends, huh...

I get it, though. I really admire Champions, too!

What's wrong? Are you sensing a strong aura like Red's again?

Or do you sense a bad presence?

Waaaaaah!

Hey! Cut it out!

Ugh...

So, you're a friend of Red's?

If we take you hostage, Red won't be able to lay a finger on us.

C-Cynthia was right...

This is all because of my stupid lie...

What are you mumbling about?

Shut your mouth and sit still!

H-help...

Help us, Red!

R-Red?!

You showed up sooner than expected.

But not even you can battle while protecting this many people on your own!

Who said he was on his own?

Y-you're...the Sinnoh Champion, Cynthia!

Now, shall we save your friend, Red?

Gwah!

Y-you foiled our plans once again!

One day... One day! We'll teach both of you a lesson!

That was amazing!

Red! Cynthia! Thank you both for saving...

Whoa, wait a sec...

You're even stronger than I imagined.

Seriously, you two?

They're preparing an entire festival for you to battle! There's no reason for you to battle here!

Yes, I understand that.

But in this moment, we're both feeling the burning desire to battle.

There's no stopping what our hearts desire!

Let's see who the stronger Trainer is, Red...

Right here, right now!

I won't let this end yet! This battle is too fun to end this easily!

I came to see how her training was going, but it looks like she's already battling Red!

Professor Oak!

I've never seen such an intense battle!

The world of Pokémon battles is larger than I imagined...

You're right. I wonder how far it goes.

Pokémon...

Mysterious creatures that can fit in the palm of your hand...

As Trainers and Pokémon come together, a story is woven.

There are as many tales as there are people and Pokémon.

And if you consider the different combinations of people and Pokémon, the possibilities are...

Whoa!

Lucario!

Pikachu!

With all these combinations of people and Pokémon...

and all the sync pairs that can form teams with each other...

this world will always be expanding with unlimited potential!