Rival Face-Off! Round 1

Ngh... Can't believe these guys managed to corner me...

Heh! Looks like you don't have any Pokémon left that are fit for battle.

Your Rockruff was no match for our powerful Pokémon.

Weaklings like you should shut your mouths and let us do what we want!

Don't make me laugh! There's no way I'll let anyone steal Pokémon away from their Trainers!

I don't care who it is. I'll stop anyone who'd do something so terrible!

Hmph! Tough words for a kid who just lost.

I'm not here to listen to your speeches. All of you are going to hand over your Pokémon!

Tch...

That's far enough!

We'll not sit idly by and allow these people to suffer your wicked deeds!

Y'know what? It's time you packed it in and got out of here.

Those two are...

Huh? Who're you two? You'd better not get in our way!

More scrubs who don't know their place, huh? We'll beat you and take your Pokémon, too!

It seems there are evildoers no matter where you go.

Avalugg, lend me a bit of your strength!

Aegislash! Teach these ruffians the sting of the blade of justice!

Eek! W-we're sorry!

Thank you so much! You really saved us!

'Tis not a deed that requires gratitude. It is our duty to help those in need.

Y'know, it'd probably be best to stay away from suspicious-looking spots.

OK! Thanks!

Please allow me to express my gratitude. Thank you, Wikstrom and Wulfric.

Oh? You know of us?

I do! My name is Paulo.

I've heard so many stories about the two of you from Trainers from Kalos. I really look up to the both of you!

The strong-as-steel, chivalrous knight who battles fair and honorably against opponents, Wikstrom!

The man who's tough as an iceberg and hot as a furnace, Wulfric! I've heard you're a kindhearted man who looks after wounded Pokémon!

Representatives of the Gym Leaders and Elite Four of Kalos! It's an honor to meet you both!

Haha! Y'know what? Compliments like that make me feel bashful.

I am honored that stories of my exploits have reached your ears.

Moreover, your courageous acts are truly the chivalrous deeds befitting a knight.

I...

No. No way am I good enough to compare to the two of you...

Oh? What makes you say such a thing?

...I'm weak.

Things would've gone a lot differently if the two of you hadn't shown up when you did.

You're not only kind and chivalrous, the two of you have strength, too, to back it up.

But I... I might be brave, but I've got no strength to get the job done. I was too weak to even beat those guys...

At this rate, I'm sure to lose in the PML...

Hm. The strength to enforce what you believe in...

Y'know, you're still young.

I'm sure you'll become a fine Trainer in time. There's no need to rush things.

In time, huh? But I...

... ... ...

Wikstrom, Wulfric! Would it be all right to ask you for something?

Hm? What is it?

Let us hear it.

Please!

Would you...

The second round of the finals...

And our opponent is Scottie...

Hm? Are you having second thoughts, Paulo?

I suppose I can't blame you. That one's a friend of yours, right?

That's right... Scottie started collecting badges around the same time that I did.

[EN:Gen Ref="255" M="He's" F="She's" ] my rival.

Oh? A rival, you say?

But...before I knew it, [EN:Gen Ref="255" M="he'd" F="she'd" ] already gotten far ahead of me.

[EN:Gen Ref="255" M="He" F="She" ] was ahead of me gathering badges, and [EN:Gen Ref="255" M="he" F="she" ] was ahead of me battling Team Break...

But today is going to be different!

The two of you taught me chivalry, kindness, and most importantly, strength.

I was able to become who I've always wanted to be, all thanks to forming a team with the two of you, who I idolize.

What I've always wanted to be... I've become a steadfast Trainer who won't lose out to anyone in strength or spirit!

This time, things will be different. I'll use everything I've learned and battle with all my strength. There's no way our team will lose!

Haha! That's the spirit!

It seems we too must battle with all our might in answer of this spirited declaration!

Paulo!

The day's finally come, Paulo.

Boy was I surprised when I heard that our second-round opponent was you, Paulo!

Haha! I could say the same about you.

But I'm glad we get to meet on the field of battle in the PML like this!

More importantly...

Hm. Compared to before, you seem to be overflowing with confidence.

It seems those teammates of yours also made for some good teachers, eh?

Yes! They're Trainers I hold in high regard!

Paulo's teammates are Wikstrom and Wulfric? This doesn't look like it'll be easy.

Y'know what to do. Let's go, Korrina!

We hail from the same region, so there's no need for pleasantries or holding back. Let us battle with all of our might!

OK! I'm already getting fired up! Let's go all out!

...Looks like it's time, Scottie.

Thanks to this team, I reflected on myself and realized what you are to me.

You're the rival that's always ahead of me. The rival I never want to lose to!

But that ends today! I've changed. Here, today...

I will surpass you!

I'm going to win. And I'll continue to win...

You're wrong! I'll win, and I'll keep winning...

I'll show you a true champion team!

Time for battle, Scottie!