The Voices of My Friends

The night before the Arceus Cup...

Here! I made you a super nutritious sandwich!

Eat up for your big challenge!

Wow, thanks!

I'll share it with my Pokémon later.

OK, gotta go! Good luck!

Hey, N! Good luck tomorrow!

I'm sure Arceus'll acknowledge your bond!

Thanks, Hilbert. You too, Hilda.

We'll keep your words in mind as we battle tomorrow.

You'll be fine! And if you still haven't had enough after you beat Iris...

You can battle us!

Hilda... You just always wanna battle, don't you.

How are you, N?

Ready for tomorrow?

Yes, I am. Thank you.

You'll do great!

No one is as kind to Pokémon as you are. I know that more than anyone!

I've known ever since you took care of Genesect back at the Team Plasma hideout!

So just like back then...

You don't have to change yourself one bit. Just show Arceus who you are!

OK!

... ... ...

Silver. You came too?

...We did team up once, after all.

That Arceus Cup tomorrow...

You're participating to prove your bond with your Pokémon, right?

Right.

Honestly, I'm worried I may not be able to attain an arc suit...

Tch. Don't go soft on me now.

You treat your Pokémon like family. They're way more important to you than that guy who calls himself your "father."

So...make sure you don't lose.

We sure are lucky, aren't we, Zoroark?

We have so many friends cheering us on.

Everyone is so precious to me...

How could I pick just one friend over everyone else?

("Nothing more than a freak without a human heart...")

(Was that...true?)

(Am I actually a freak who can't understand feelings, just pretending to be human?)

(Is that why I can't choose a number one? Because my love isn't true?)

After all of that, do you think you're still worthy of sharing the name Harmonia with me?

You good-for-nothing boy!

Ghetsis?!

You're nothing but a warped, defective boy who knows nothing...

It's a waste of valuable time listening to him ramble on.

He is the one without a human heart!

(Wait a minute...)

N... You've just become more human, is all.

Suffering, worrying, and feeling lost are all part of being human... Overcoming those struggles is how we grow.

You've suffered, worried, and felt lost. But what you've obtained...

is a kind heart, and love for your Pokémon.

(That's right! I...)

I'm NOT a freak!

I'm perfectly human, and I love my Pokémon!

So they were your illusions after all, Zoroark.

There are kinder ways of cheering me up, you know.

*chuckle* I'm just kidding. I appreciate it.

My doubts and worries are gone now, thanks to your tough love!

The next day...

N and his six Pokémon will be the challengers in this Arceus Cup!

They'll be battling the Unova Elite Four and the reigning Champion, Iris, in a knockout-style tournament!

Now's the time to show Arceus how bright your bonds shine!