In My Heart

I hope Silver's not too bummed about what happened.

Yeah. It seemed like he was really set on beating Giovanni.

It was probably devastating to lose to someone he really wanted to beat.

I'm sure he's OK.

Oh! Look over there!

You've got an impressive amount of skill, and at such a young age.

And I can tell your Pokémon has a great deal of trust in you as a Trainer.

However...

Silver! There you are!

What do you want?

We wanted to ask you something while Lance and the others are letting their Pokémon rest up...

Why don't you come with us to battle Team Rocket?

I already told you... I hate teaming up.

But...

It's impossible to fight through life without ever getting any help, though.

Just now, you were training with Pryce. Doesn't that count as him helping you out?

Hmph.

Would it be so bad to rely on them?

You're rushing things, young man. That's what I felt in our battle just now.

You're frustrated because the ideal you pursue is still out of reach, so you're hungry to overcome your shortcomings.

But in order to move forward, aren't there some obstacles you can't overcome alone?

... ... ...

C'mon, Silver! We just wanna help you out!

I know you want that one-on-one rematch with Giovanni...

But in order to get to that point, we've gotta battle through the rest of Team Rocket together!

You don't know what I'm feeling.

This is MY problem. Leave me alone.

No way!

Wha, ?!

Wow, that was kinda pushy, Ethan...

'Cause we're friends!

Even though you can't even tell what's in my heart?

Yeah. After all, what you feel in your heart are YOUR feelings!

But I do know that we both wanna take down Giovanni, right?

C'mon!

Tsk. You're always so persistent.

Even back in Johto, you kept showing up before me, time and time again... And so many times, I lost to you.

Because of that, I...

You know what? Fine. But only until we get to Giovanni.

Really?!

But don't you dare interfere in my battle with him!

If you do, I won't hesitate to take you down first.

Gotcha. I won't.

I appreciate your advice.

You're quite welcome. Stay sharp out there.

You never know just how long you have until the friends you've shared aspirations with aren't around anymore.

What do you mean by that?

Oh, just a bit of life advice from an old man.

As you say, we can't tell exactly what others are feeling in their hearts.

But that's exactly why it's a very precious thing to have friends who care about you and stay by your side, no matter what.

Pryce...

You never know what could happen. Such is life.

I hope the connection between you all lasts for a very long time.

... ... ...

What?! O-OK, we'll head back right away!

Heads up, everyone! Team Rocket is on the move!