Rage and Chaos

What's gotten into all these Pokémon? Calm down!

Time to run along! No more causing trouble for an old-timer like me!

There are so many Pokémon spiraling out of control without their Trainers!

Is Mewtwo causing all this?

Based on the timing of these events, I'd say that's probably a yes.

Over here!

Professor Bellis!

What's going on here?

Those Pokémon started rampaging all of a sudden! And they're not listening to their Trainers!

Right now, Agatha and Bruno are spearheading the efforts to calm them down...

But my equipment suddenly started picking up a strong psychic energy signal! I'm sure that's what's causing this!

Psychic energy?! So what we guessed was spot-on!

You seem to know something about this. Would you mind telling me what happened?

I see... So that's what it was.

The data Giovanni stole from me was research that was still under development.

We were trying to work out some of the problems it could cause... Specifically, the risk of drawing out too much power from a Pokémon.

Giovanni must be using it for his evil plans. That's why Mewtwo is rampaging and can't control its psychic powers.

And that's causing all of these Pokémon to lose control!

But isn't it odd that our Pokémon seem to be fine?

Hmm... I'm not 100 percent sure of this, but I imagine...

the strength of the bond between a Pokémon and their Trainer must be a factor in how strongly they're affected by this power.

It looks like the only way to stop this chaos is to calm Mewtwo down.

Is this...the price they're paying for that power?

(That said...it really is amazing...)

I can't believe a guy like Giovanni has so many followers, even when he does such awful things!

When I see how he's able to manipulate so many people within Team Rocket...

it makes me wonder why he can't use his charisma for the sake of good instead.

It's a bit of a shame, really.

... ... ...

Let's split into two groups from here. Erika and I will go after Mewtwo.

The three of you should stay here and help the others take care of all those Pokémon that are out of control.

Understood!

H-hold on! Take me with you!

It's dangerous. Mewtwo's strong, you know.

Is there a reason why you're so set on coming with us?

I just... I want to see this through.

And Rockruff isn't affected by all this psychic power! We won't get in your way, we can protect ourselves!

Please!

... ... ...

Well, it is going to be a tough battle, so it might be a good idea to bring him with us.

Also, it looks like you'd follow us anyway, even if we said no!

OK, you win.

But you have to make sure you're always with us, OK?

I will! Thank you!

Will you come with us, too, Scottie and Lillie?

Thank you! Then let's stay as a team.

Thank you. It's always reassuring to have you three around.

Why don't we heal up at the Pokémon Center and leave right after that?

Hm... D'you think he'll really be OK?

With that serious personality of his, I'm worried that Paulo's putting too much pressure on himself. It's not healthy...

You're so kind, Misty.

But sometimes, words just aren't enough to convince someone who has already made up their mind.

And at times, you have to let them experience hardship themselves in order for them to learn from it.

You might look the gentle type, but sometimes, you can be pretty tough, Erika.

Is that so?