Capture the Golden Spheres!

Young master! I think we're ready to go!

Ready with the camera, Scottie? Good. Start rolling!

Ahem! Sync pairs of Pasio, hear my words!

I'm happy to announce that we'll be holding a new kind of event to promote Pasio! We're calling it...the Battle of the Golden Spheres!

I'll explain how it works, so listen up!

Yeah, and if you, like, still don't get it after that, we'll tooootally answer any questions you've got later on!

First, let's give them an overview of the event. Take it away, young master!

Certainly! Here are the rules!

We'll start by creating two teams of sync pairs, each led by two leaders in special costumes!

We'll hide five golden spheres all over Pasio. The team that brings more of these spheres back to their camp wins the game!

It's as simple as that!

You can also challenge your opponents to a Pokémon battle before they get back to their camp in order to steal their golden spheres!

Battle with honor! Show us your finest moves, and try to take as many golden spheres from your opponents as you can!

Uh...quick question! How're the spectators gonna know what's going on if the battles are spread out all over Pasio?

Excellent question! We'll have cameras following everyone around, so all battles will be livestreamed with commentary!

Don't forget that we're trying to promote Pasio with showy battles! How you make it a show is completely up to you!

Winning isn't enough to be a top-class sync pair! You also have to make your battles entertaining! Only the best know how to work an audience!

Also, keep in mind that we've designed this as a team event! Coordinating with your teammates is key!

Cooliooo. Thanks for that, Master Lear!

We've also prepared some special prizes for the winning team, so sign up now to join the event!

One more question. How exactly are we going to split all the participants into two teams?

Heh. I've already decided on themes for each team! Everyone can join the team that suits them the best.

I've already appointed the leaders that'll head each team! Two for each, in fact!

I chose them based on some rumors I heard... that there are four Trainers who partnered up with some interesting Pokémon here on Pasio!

From what I've seen, they all perfectly fit my vision for each team's theme!

I'll even give everyone access to my wardrobe of clothes from other regions! So be grateful!

The flashier your outfit, the better! These costumes are going to help us keep Pasio in the spotlight!

Just wait until you see these team leaders in their special costumes. It'll blow you away!

Now then...Scottie! Just like today, I'd like you to help with filming when we hold this event!

Why are you so surprised? Today was enough of a rehearsal, wasn't it?

Not to worry! You won't be the only one behind the cameras out there!

I've arranged for a whole crew of sync pairs to be out and about filming all these battles!

I even have other things planned, as well! For example...

Young master! It's time for your next appointment!

Already? But I'm not done yet!

Oh, all right! If you want to know what else we have in store for this event, you can check it out when it starts!

Okie dokie, that's all for now! See you all on the battlefield, everyone!

Let's do our utmost and battle to our heart's content.

Yeah. No hard feelings, even if we beat ya down!

Let's head back, Hilda.

Let's do this, Diantha! We're definitely gonna win!

Peh. If we're doin' this, OUR team'll win it all and have the last laugh!

I-I'll do my best to support you!

The leaders of each team have exchanged a few words and are headed back to their base camps!

And now, without further ado...it's time to kick off the Battle of the Golden Spheres!

Participants! Are you ready?!

Let the games begin!

All right, peeps! We've got this in the bag!

Fwahahaha! Our reliable general is leading his troops from the front lines!

Let's be on our way, Janine!

Yes, Father!

Oh dear. Look at all this hustle and bustle.

We should probably head out, too.

Hurry! There's no time to lose!

W-wait for me! It's really hard to move in this costume...

There's no need to rush, m'lady. Go at your own pace.

I'll stay by your side and help you out.

Th-thank you!

So your partner Pokémon Keldeo is in its Resolute Form, huh?

I've heard that it's a Pokémon that changes form when its resolve for battle is strong!

I see! I've also heard stories of your partner Pokémon, Diancie, back in the Kalos region.

They say that its pink, glimmering body is the loveliest sight in the whole world.

Pardon the interruption! Diantha, how would you like us to approach this battle?

Let's see... Perhaps we should discuss this as a team.

If this is a search for golden spheres, we should probably split up to find them!

Hmm... Traveling as a large group might be safer if we run into anyone who'll try to attack us...

But that also means we'd lose range and mobility, so it might not be the best option for this event.

It does sound like it'd be better to spread out and search rather than stay together, then.

I see. So it's decided, right? Our plan is to spread out and look for those spheres?

Oui! Everyone on our team is strong, and we'll all be fine even when we're apart!

Very well! Ahem!

Henceforth, we'll spread out our forces and expand our reach!

Onward, my troops! Let's find those golden spheres before our opponents do and claim ourselves a victory!

All right! I'm so ready for this!

'Tis time to draw the famed blade of hardened Steel!

I'm counting on you, Your Highness.

I'm counting on you, too, my knight in shining armor!

Let's find those golden spheres! Make haste!

'Tis a sphere of gold! This is what we've been looking for, no?

Quick, let's take it back to our camp at once!

Just like in cooking, you can't let your guard down until the final touches are in place.

Aye, you speak the truth. We shan't let our guards down as we return.

I didn't expect we'd have to traverse this forest to return to our base camp...

I fear we may be encroaching on enemy territory!

Fwahahaha! Halt right there!

If you want to pass through this forest, you'll have to battle us!

Alas! Two members of the opposing team!

I'm afraid you're mistaken.

We're not the only ones here!

Yo, yo, yo! It's your boy, Guzma!

Oh no! Their leader is here, too?!

You went through all that trouble of bringing that golden sphere here just so we can have it? Thanks, we'll take it!

It's ours now! Hand it over!

Absolutely not. If you're asking for a battle, a battle is what you'll get!

No matter what great forces stand before us, we shall fight with valor till the very end!

Heh. That so? Then I guess I just have to take it by force!

We crumble in defeat...

Bahaha! Sorry, dude, this golden sphere is ours now! One down!

Take this!

Aw, man... They're so strong!

Let's retreat!

Phew... We did it!

Well played, m'lady!

Um...is it just me, or have we not moved much since we left camp?

It's not just you. We haven't actually gone very far at all.

I knew it...

But that's because that costume is limiting your movement. It's not your fault.

What should we do? At this rate, we won't find any golden spheres!

Don't sweat it. Let's just take it slow and steady, one step at a time.

No, I can't take it easy! I want to support our team!

Hmm...

Well, there is one way to do that... A way that uses your solid defensive moves to our advantage.

What do you mean?

Well, hear me out...

I see!

Whaddya think? Pretty good strategy, right?

I love it! Let's give it a shot!

We're heading into enemy territory!

We've got you cornered now. You won't get away!

Are you sure you don't want to surrender?

There's no way you can beat us when it's three of us versus just one of you!

This is bad!

Rewind to before Hilda was cornered by Erika and the others...

Awesome! We found a golden sphere! That was easier than I thought!

Yeah, we're doing great!

At this rate, winning'll be a cin...

Hm?

What's wrong?

I saw someone moving in the shadows just now.

Y-you mean someone from the other team is here?

Yeah, I think so. But they're not making a move yet...probably because they don't have enough backup to take us on.

Hmm... That gives me an idea.

N-no way! That's risky!

I'm not sure if we'll be able to buy you enough time to do that...

If only we were as strong as you, Hilda. That'd be a different story...

You'll be fine! We fought together all the way here, didn't we?

I know you two can do it. Can I count on you?

Um...OK! If you say so, we'll give it a try!

Yeah! Next time we see each other, it'll be with smiles on our faces, OK?

And back to the present...

Ooof!

Oh, are you OK? I hope we didn't overdo it.

Sorry that we've cornered you like this...but a battle is a battle!

Wow, these two are so easygoing yet so tough...

Whoa, check it out!

Look! The Battle of the Golden Spheres is happening right here in town!

Oh dear. It seems we've drawn a crowd.

Heh heh heh...

Why are you laughing?

Running away was just part of our strategy! Time to turn these tables around!

Eeep!

Wh-what?

Sorry to keep you waiting, Your Highness!

Not at all! You arrived just in time!

Reinforcements! When did she have time to contact them?

I knew for a fact that I was being followed! So I lured you here...all while pretending to be alone!

My teammates bought me some time!

Darn. So it was all a ruse!

Let's go, Your Highness!

Yes, my valiant knight!

Oh dear... They really have turned the tables on us!

I guess we have no choice but to surrender!

All right! Now we've got two golden spheres!

Wow! That was amazing!

What a fantastic battle!

I think the audience liked that! I'd say your efforts to captivate everyone with your battle have been a huge success!

R-really?

Well, I'm still nowhere near as good as you or Lisia, though...

Are you sure? Look, Keldeo is praising you for a job well done, too!

Thanks!

Keldeo... I heard that you change forms when you feel resolute.

I wanna be just like you. I'm gonna keep working at making my battles look super awesome to keep my audiences excited!

What a fantastic resolution!

Changes you make on the inside will shine through in what you do.

C'mon, Diancie. You should get ready, too! We're gonna shine like never before!

Well then, shall we return to base camp?

I'll escort you to your destination, Your Highness!

*chuckle* Thank you!

Guzma has brought one of the golden spheres back to his team's base camp!

Ready to get back in the game, Buzzwole?

Yeah? All right, time to really do some damage!

Guzma, sir! The enemy stole our golden sphere!

What?!

My bad! We weren't careful enough.

No worries. If they stole it from us, let's just steal it right back!

No sense cryin' over it. Let's go!

Thank you! And sorry for the inconvenience, sir!

Hmph. Even if they've taken our golden sphere, they still have to take it all the way back to their camp.

So all we gotta do is storm right into their territory!

Well, that was easier than I thought! We got a golden sphere!

Oui! Let's bring it back to camp immediately!

Yeah! Even though the other team tried to stop us, they never stood a chance!

Wait, look! Isn't that one of the leaders of the other team?

Do you know about the Steel type?

They're very hard, cold, sharp...

and really strong!

Korrina! Lt. Surge! Fantina! I'm so sorry! We lost!

And they took our golden sphere...

Nobody gets past me!

Heh. We won't let you block us!

We'll break through your defense and get back to our camp!

C'est magnifique! What a perfect defense!

They took our golden sphere...

L-let's retreat for now! There's no way we're getting past that defense!

We did it! Now we've got two of these golden spheres!

That was some impressive defense, m'lady.

Heh. Not bad, Princess.

Oh my...

'Sup. You're late.

Look. We've got two spheres on our side, and you've got two on yours...

So all the spheres still in play are here in one spot!

Yes, that does seem to be the case.

Which means this battle will decide the winner once and for all!

We won't let you take any of our spheres!

We'll take you down and win the game!

That's my line! Losing's not an option for us, either!

I'm gonna stand out and win this battle!

All five golden spheres are gonna be ours!

I'll rip that victory away from you if it's the last thing I do!

That's the spirit! I'd expect no less from a worthy opponent!

Let's have ourselves a proper duel!

I guess it'd be uncouth of me to jump in at this point... I'll bow out and let our leaders decide the battle.

I'd much rather watch how this plays out as a spectator anyway. Which team will tip the odds in their favor?

The Battle of the Golden Spheres is finally reaching peak intensity!

Both teams are raring to go!

Destroy!

Come! We'll take you on!