Face the Fight: Part 1

Phew! We made it just in time! We would have missed the opening ceremony if we hadn't run here from the volcano!

Yeah! Do you think we might have time to take a...

We will be commencing the opening ceremony momentarily. All participating teams, please line up.

break? Heh, I guess not. Shall we?

Let's!

Hm? Wait, was that...

What's wrong, Rosa? We have to get going.

Yeah, I know... I just thought I saw Paulo over there.

Paulo? He must have made it to the finals, too, then. That's great news!

I'd like to say hi to him as well, but first we have to line up! Let's go find him after the ceremony.

All right, listen up! We're starting the opening ceremony for the PML finals!

Wha, ?! Sawyer?

Lear's not doing the opening announcement? What's going on?

You and your Pokémon all pushed yourselves to the limit to make it this far in the competition.

You all got guts, that's for sure! Pat yourselves on the back!

But that's not good enough, is it? I figure most of you came here to win...

so let's see it! Duke it out to your heart's content! You're here to prove that you're the best, aren't you? Well, here's your chance!

The PML finals is your stage! It's time to show off!

I didn't think I'd see Sawyer being master of ceremonies.

I didn't think he'd be so good at it! I'm glad it was him and not Lear! Can you imagine Lear saying anything like that?

I wonder what's going on, though... Lear doesn't seem like the type to pass up being in the spotlight.

Could he still be moping around because of our battle? Either way...

our first match is about to start! Let's focus on the tournament for now.

That's the spirit! Let's go for the win!

We have to focus if we want to have our rematch with Lear, right?

It's probably best if we put Lear out of our minds for now, for his sake as well.

We have to focus if we want to have our rematch with him.

Attention, all sync pairs: The first match of the finals will begin momentarily.

It's time!

Yeah! Let's see. Our first opponent is...

Haaah! Haaah! Haiyaaaah!

Whew! I guess we can wrap up our daily training there. What do you think, Conkeldurr?

I know. The real problem is figuring out what will happen now...

We came to Pasio to train and take our martial arts to new heights, to find our new path.

But nothing has changed. We are the same as we were back in Unova. We have to do something different.

Hrmmm...

Let's go, Machamp! Hoo! Hah!

Hm? I recognize that voice...

That's it, Machamp! Now, give me ten thousand more Karate Chops!

Hoo! Hah!

Bruno!

Ah, Marshal! I did not realize you were on Pasio, too.

Yes. I was actually just looking for a good spot to train. Is that what you and Machamp are doing here?

Indeed, we are. There are many boulders here, which makes it perfect for training.

I see. It looks like it's going well. I could hear your battle shouts from way over there! They resonated deep within me.

I've never heard such intense shouts before.

Oh, you could hear my battle shouts?

Whenever I try to exert myself to the fullest, that sort of shout naturally comes out.

It's the same with Machamp. The more we shout from our cores, the more strength we can muster!

Here we go, Machamp! Show us your superior power... No, your overwhelming power!

Hoo! Hah!

You do have a good shout... But you gotta have balance, too.

Ah, Brawly... Have you finished surfing?

Yeah, those were some rad waves! Hariyama had tons of fun, too!

Oh hey, Marshal! You training here, too?

Wait! Marshal, are you and Conkeldurr...

Hmm...

What? Did we do something?

Your upper bodies are definitely impressive. Your muscles make it obvious that you've got an intense training regimen.

But your lower body can still use some improvement. If you train your legs, your lower half'll be totally gnarly in no time, too!

Wha, ?! You could tell that in a single glance?

Brawly's Pokémon Gym is filled with exercise machines for Trainers and Pokémon to use. He would know a thing or two about muscles.

I might have a different methodology than Bruno, but I train and work out as well.

Oh! If you want a good way to train your lower body, I'd recommend surfing!

Conkeldurr and me...surf?

Haha! You never know... You two might be good at it!

... ... ...

Uh...did I say something wrong?

Surfing is a bit extreme, don't you think, Brawly?

Wait... That's it!

Huh?

New encounters! New perspectives! They'll lead to new doors...and maybe a new path!

Bruno, Brawly! How would you like to do even more intense training with me?

We can form a team, and aim for the top of the PML as the ultimate Fighting-type team!

Let's continue on our path to becoming masters of martial arts together!

I haven't thanked you yet, Bruno and Brawly. If I hadn't teamed up with you, I wouldn't have gotten this strong.

No need to thank us. We all got stronger by being together.

I guess that's just the kind of synergy that Fighting-type fanatics like us create!

But we're not the ultimate team yet!

Exactly. We still have a ways to go on that path, but we will continue to battle on!

Scottie! We have all greatly improved our strength since forming a team together here on Pasio!

We have transcended both superior and overwhelming power, get ready for our SUPREME power!

Here we go! Hoo! Hah!