Ethan's Intense Training

I'm dead tired... Let's take a break!

I don't think I can take any more...

I've still got energy to spare!

Why don't we train under a waterfall next?

WAHAHAHA! That's the spirit! Let all that water crash over your head!

You two can do that, with your monster stamina! I can't...

Oh! Sorry! Let me answer this.

Hello? This is Lyra! Where are you now?

I just met up with Clair, and she says if you come now, she has time!

Got it! I'll fly right over!

Sorry, something came up! Could we do the waterfall thing another time?

Thanks for training with me, you three!

And off he goes...

Ethan's always on the phone with someone or flying off to meet up with folks.

He gets along with everyone instantly.

I know he wants to win...but is training under a waterfall really necessary?

If it can help someone bond with their Pokémon, I guess it's worth a shot!

Sorry to keep you waiting!

That was quick! You must've really wanted to see me, huh.

Of course! I couldn't wait!

I also asked Lance, but...

He said he's cheering for both of you, so he can't train with just one.

Kris and I were in the same boat...

But we didn't wanna just stand by and watch, so we decided we'd each pick a side and help out!

You better not be disappointed I'm here instead of Lance.

Not at all! I'm grateful for your time!

Thank you too, Lyra! I'm so glad you're helping me!

... ... ...

What's up?

Ethan...aren't you pushing yourself a bit too hard?

Huh?

Oh? You two must be pretty close for you to notice that.

Ah! It's not like that!

I'm just used to observing Pokémon, so it's the same with my friends.

I guess I can't hide anything from you, Lyra.

Yeah...I think I might be panicking a little.

I've been trying to awaken my arc suit with Lugia...

but it hasn't been going so well.

I'm sure Silver's gonna awaken his arc suit, and the power that comes with it...

But at this rate...

Well, of course.

With that kind of attitude, you're NOT ready for an arc suit.

You must've chosen Lugia 'cause it's a strong, rare Pokémon, right?

N-no! Of course not!

I thought you might say that.

My master gave you his approval, after all, at the shrine in the Dragon's Den.

I was there when Lance awakened his arc suit.

Seeing it shine made me realize what I was missing until now.

Why do people and Pokémon live side by side? Why do we battle?

I think you're much closer to answering that than I am, Ethan.

What are Pokémon to you?

What is most important for raising Pokémon? What helps you to win battles?

Your answers to these questions have already been carved deep into your soul!

My...soul?

Wow, Clair! That was powerful!

Just what I'd expect from the world's best Dragon-type master!

Heheh! Of course!

(Well...it was mostly stuff I heard my master say...)

Enough talk!

Come at me with your full power!

We'll draw out all the strength you and Lugia can muster!

Let's do this, Lugia.

We'll show you our souls' unique shine!

I, Gym Leader Clair, accept your challenge!