Alola's First Neo Champions

So, with all that said...

I hereby present to you Pasio's two new Neo Champions!

They did an excellent job demonstrating this round's judging criteria, the ultimate sync moves!

Congrats, Elio and Selene!

You two are like the sun and moon when you stand side by side like that!

Thinking back...

Flashback to a recent event...

These two oddly colored fusions of Necrozma...

It's like we're no match for them, even with Legendary Pokémon on our side.

Even with my own Necrozma, we can't win if we're outnumbered...

Mother, at this rate...

Hey, everyone!

Sorry we're late!

Oh, hey! Elio! Selene! You made it!

Watch out for those Necrozma!

They ain't messin' around... We can't just beat 'em down like we normally would!

We tried battling them, but we all lost.

Then let's try something besides beating them in battle!

You got something in mind?

I think they're going wild because they're in search of light, just like Lusamine's Necrozma was.

So, maybe they'll calm down if we give them light from our sync moves!

But, Elio... Selene...

We've already used our sync moves multiple times, and that includes my mother's Necrozma.

If that's not enough light, then just how much is it going to take?

Now's not the time to be discouraged!

We need to calm those Necrozma down by showing them that there's an incredible amount of light here!

Besides, don't forget...

We still have so many friends, our Pokémon, by our side!

So, everyone! Help us out one more time!

(That flash just now... How'd we see it from this far away?!)

(Elio and Selene must've done it!)

What gave me the idea of hosting this Neo Champion Stadium...

was that light I saw shining at full power!

I'd like to take a moment to thank you, Lance, for turning my wish into reality!

I'm really glad I accepted your idea too, Professor Kukui!

These two satisfied their Necrozma's need for light and refined their moves by battling each other...

So in just a short time they learned new sync moves that shine even brighter!

It was indeed a battle that lives up to the name of the new Neo Champions!

Now, let's acknowledge these two for the bright, everlasting courage and kindness they used to form sync pairs with Necrozma...

and give them a round of applause for demonstrating the ultimate sync moves!

Elio! Selene!

You're now officially Neo Champions...

But this is just the beginning. The real challenge starts now!

After all, the role of a Neo Champion is to set an example for everyone to measure up to, right?

Y-yeah!

Just because we've become Neo Champions doesn't mean our work ends here!

For sure!

Besides, you two are Pasio's first Neo Champions from Alola.

I'm sure everyone's eager to see what kind of new energy you'll bring to Pasio... it'll be like a breath of fresh air!

Sounds like everyone has high hopes for us!

For our first job, I want to do something only we can do.

Hmmm...

OK, I have an idea!

Remember how when we first arrived on Pasio...

Mallow and the others hosted island challenge–style trials on Pasio for us?

How about we host something like that... but on a much larger scale?

Yeah, I'd love to try that!

Sounds like a great event to get everyone on Pasio excited while helping them learn more about the culture of Alola!

If we're doing this on a larger scale this time, we should talk to Lear!

Elio and Selene went around to ask other Trainers from Alola for help.

Hey, everyone! Got a minute? So, here's the thing...

A few days later...

As Pasio's Neo Champions, we'd like to host...

the "Pasio Island Challenge"!

Similar to the island challenge in Alola, you'll collect four stamps from trials in various areas on Pasio and beat the Elite Four.

And if you can beat us, your final opponents...

...with our authority as Neo Champions, we'll enter you in the Hall of Fame!

By participating in this event, we hope you can all experience and learn more about the culture of Alola!

Oh yeah, one more important thing!

We'd like for you to partner up and participate as a team!

Considering how our Necrozma were formed by two Pokémon fusing together...

we'd like for you to remember how important, and fun, working together can be!

Of course, the two of us will battle as a team, too!

We're excited to see you go all out with your sync moves!

We hope to see you there!

The day of the Pasio Island Challenge...

I've placed Pasio stickers in various areas on Pasio to help you with your island challenge!

If you search for and collect these stickers, you will quite naturally progress along your island challenge!

I see...

All right! Let's collect them all!

Yo, yo, yo!

Team Skull?!

Are you here to cause trouble like you did in Alola?

That's right, we're gonna be pests! But we're legit Pasio-certified this time!

We'll be dishin' out all sorts of interference while you do your island challenge! Good luck dealing with us!

All right...

I wonder what kind of Pokémon will be lured here when they get a whiff of this dish.

Hehe, I'm looking forward to it!

Eeek!

Hmm... Something seems off about one of them.

Whoa!

A Pinsir was stuck to it!

Whoa, I'm shocked!

OK, in that case... Go, Scyther!

Battles are clashes of our fiery spirits! We'll give you a battle that's BURNING hot!

That's fine, but try not to burn out on us again, will you? You're just going to get in the way.

Wa ha ha! What a passionate pair of challengers!

So, here you are. Why don't we see who the winds favor today, you...or us?

Goodness... This sandstorm sure is a bother.

I suppose it's time for me to step up for the team.

Huh. I didn't think you two would get along, but I'm surprised by your teamwork.

Covering for each other is yet another great aspect of battling as partners!

Didn't think our weather change would be used against us!

Yeah... Think we messed up our strategy?

So far, it's all going according to our plan!

So, what now, challengers?

Let's battle this out and see if your plan can produce better results than ours!

Step it up, Uncle! What else did you come here for, if you're not gonna give it your all?

Serious battles aren't really my style...

but I guess I have no choice.

I'm an Island Kahuna, after all.

"Despite his lack of enthusiasm...

his eyes sparkled like a Persian as he stared down his challengers..."

If this were a scene in a novel, we would've nearly reached its thrilling climax.

Let us fight through this trial as if we're the heroes of this story!

Is it almost time?

Yup.

The first pair of challengers to complete all the trials will be arriving soon.

Hey hey!

We came to challenge you as soon as we could!

Oh?

Are we the first ones here?

Welcome, challengers!

So our first challengers are two Champion-ranked Trainers from the Paldea region, huh...

I can't wait any longer! Let's get right into it!

Elio and Selene are challenged by Champion Nemona and Juliana!

Let's show 'em our teamwork, Juliana!

All right! Time to go all out with our attacks!

I can see why you two were the first to make it through all the trials!

We won't lose, though!

This is amazing! My excitement for this battle is ripening quick!

You got this, Koraidon!

Oh no, we lost!

But that was SO much fun!

Uh-huh!

We'll definitely be back to challenge you two again!

Curiosity's a must in the Survey Corps.

So I'm always on the lookout for new experiences!

I'm looking forward to battling you so I can understand my Pokémon better!

Elio and Selene are challenged by Galaxy Team Survey Corps members Rei and Akari!

Akari! I'll have Decidueye distract them with movement!

Have Samurott attack when they're caught off guard!

Right! Leave it to me!

Hisuian Decidueye battle in a totally different way!

They've combined their individual battle styles with impeccable teamwork. What a tough opponent!

Let's fight back using our own teamwork!

Is this the power of the Pokémon that devour light?!

They might be stronger than any of the noble Pokémon we battled in Hisui!

So close... We were just one step away from winning!

We learned a lot, though!

Let's come back to battle again if we get another chance!

We had a lot of fun battling against your Hisuian Pokémon, too!

You're finally here!

Hau! Gladion!

Hmph... Sorry to make you wait.

We wanted to have a serious battle with you two, you know?

So, Gladion and I took our time to train.

You two are probably feeling a little more comfortable as Neo Champions now, right?

Heheh, I think so!

Yeah! Today, I'm feeling stronger than I've ever felt!

Good.

Just use your best moves and we'll see who's left standing at the end, right?

Yeah!

I'm not giving up until I overcome the obstacle that's staring me right in the face!

Elio and Selene are challenged by Pokémon Trainers Hau and Gladion!

Stay sharp, Hau. You're the only one I can rely on right now.

Right back at ya, Gladion! Don't get KO'd before me, OK?

We're gonna bring out all the strength we have!

And go all out to make memories that shine bright!

Let's battle all out! Seriously!

This battle's for you, Tapu Koko!

Magearna! Let's battle in sync with Hau and our guardian deity!

Elio! Selene! Feel the light of our souls!

Whoa! Necrozma?!

I can't believe you made these two flinch with that light... Incredible!

But...

They endured it!

Now it's our turn, Hau and Gladion!

Right up here in this spot on Pasio, as close as we could get to the sun and moon...

...is where we'll send this full-powered shining light all the way up to the sky!

Seriously! This is really frustrating, you know? I seriously tried my hardest, you know?

But at least I had a blast going all out against you.

Phew... I'll be back. You can count on that, Neo Champions!

Thanks so much for participating today, everyone!

You were all fantastic!

Elio and Selene's first job as Neo Champions, the Pasio Island Challenge, was a success.

Everyone from Alola who helped out had fun celebrating to their hearts' content at the party.

Thanks to you all, the event turned out to be so much fun!

I hope everyone on Pasio enjoyed it, too.

For sure! I'm sure it turned out to be a fantastic day for them.

The participants were all smiles, including myself!

Really? I'm so happy to hear that!

It wasn't easy, but I'm glad we did it!

What should we do next?

Oh? Already thinking of the next thing?

Yup!

After doing this Pasio Island Challenge, I have so many more things I want to do. Besides...

our journey as Neo Champions has only just begun!