Endings and Beginnings

Ugh... This guy is just too strong!

I didn't want to believe that there was still such a huge gap between us... I hate this.

Boss! It's about time!

I suppose we've spent too much time here.

Unfortunately, your time is up.

We've got you now, Giovanni! International Police!

Whoa, Looker? Oh, and even Paulo and Scottie are here.

Sorry that we kept you waiting!

We heard that Team Rocket infiltrated Lear's manor, so we went around to gather forces...but it took a bit longer than expected.

The other sync pairs are on their way.

It doesn't matter how strong you are, there's no way you can take on all the sync pairs of Pasio.

It's me.

Sir! I'm so sorry!

The Gym Leaders and the Champion are headed your way!

We'll send you anyone who can still fight right aw...

Ack! Wh-what do you think you're doing?! Who are you? Uwagh!

Giovanni, can you hear me?! It's Bruno of the Elite Four!

Chuck and I took down all of your underlings!

How far do you think you'll get against Gym Leaders and the Elite Four?!

Hoo hah!

It's about time I took my leave. I've had a very fruitful time here.

After battling you, I know exactly what kind of force I need to completely control Pasio.

And over the past few days, I've seen a fair number of things that sparked my interest.

From Trainers who insist on battling alone...

to those who seek pure strength, no matter the method...

There are a number of children here who already have eyes that look like an adult's.

Pasio is an interesting place indeed.

You think you're getting away?

Heh. I am always prepared.

I constantly think a few steps ahead of my opponents, and plan contingencies just in case.

Giovanni! Archer! I've come to fetch you!

An Abra?! Wait a second...

Farewell.

I look forward to the day we battle again.

Tsk! Coward!

Giovanni... He really was a tough opponent.

We can't beat him as we are now. We've gotta get stronger!

Good job, everyone. I'm just glad you all got back safely!

But Giovanni got away...

I thought he'd learned his lesson after what happened in Johto, but he hasn't changed a bit!

I suppose. But with this incident, Team Rocket has taken a fairly big blow.

After trying so hard to take over Pasio and failing, they'll probably want to lie low for a while.

It would be great if it turned out to be that simple.

Where're you going?

I'm done teaming up.

Next time, I'm going to make sure I've obtained real strength.

I'll be strong enough to fight my battles on my own.

So you'd better be ready, Ethan...because I'll be taking you down first.

Wh-whaaat?!

What did you expect? We're rivals, aren't we?

Oh...I see!

Gotcha!

I, uh...hope this means I've gotten a little closer with Silver.

Oh, come on! You've been getting along fine for a while now!

There isn't just one way to be friends with someone, y'know.

Being rivals is really great, too!

I'm so sorry, boss... Even though we were with you, we...

No matter. We've completed our initial objective.

There are more troublesome sync pairs on Pasio than I initially thought.

For now, let's retreat and stay in the shadows. We can keep implementing our plans from behind the scenes.

By which you mean...?

There's no need for us to be in the spotlight for every one of our schemes.

I have many potential business partners on this island.

But isn't there a possibility they'd try to turn on us?

If that ever happens, we just have to make it so those who get in our way get rid of each other instead.

*chuckle*