Schemes Under the Surface

Wow! They're both amazing!

So this is what a battle between the best sync pairs is like!

Ahaha! Thanks for cheering us on, you two!

Sorry for taking up your time like this, Leon.

Not a problem, mate! I wanted to battle you, too!

Plus, you trained with me when I participated in the Arceus Cup.

This is the least I can do to repay you!

Heheh! Got it. Thanks, Leon!

I know, Charizard. I appreciate you, too!

You and Charizard are even stronger than the last time we battled!

Is it because of your arc suit?

I wonder... I'm actually not sure how it works.

But that day at the Arceus Cup, I felt my bond with Charizard surpass anything we ever felt before.

Ever since, we've been able to awaken our arc suit, and when we do, we can bring out 100% of our sync stone ultimate's power.

Then it all comes down to having a strong bond with one of your partners, huh.

Which means in my case...

Blue!

We came to help with your training!

For real? Thanks!

Never thought Silver'd come to help me out!

Hmph. I'm only here 'cause Ethan dragged me into this.

But I also had something to say.

Oh? What's that?

Don't you dare lose to Giovanni.

We can't let him get away with doing whatever he wants.

I'll take that as words of encouragement, then!

Good luck at the Arceus Cup!

I think it's wrong how Team Rocket's trying to force out the power of their sync stones ultimate!

Yeah. Show them the right way to prove your bond!

Heh, leave it to me!

Everyone else is cheering for you too, Blue!

We're gonna get Red and Leaf to come help out too, but...

Absolutely not.

What?! But why?!

They've got their own practice and goals to work on.

I can't hold them back from that.

And like I said, I'M the one with a bone to pick with Giovanni!

Oh, by the way...

Chase and Elaine! I wanted to ask you a favor...

What kind of favor?

Tell me, how go our latest schemes?

All according to plan, sir.

As for kidnapping spectators who have connections to the sync stones ultimate... and taking Professor Oak hostage...

It's all coming together perfectly.

*chuckle* The arena will fall into chaos, I'm sure.

Well. We can't let this opportunity go to waste, can we?

After some time had passed, on the day before the Arceus Cup...

We've been patrolling the skies, and it seems Team Rocket's sticking to their promise of not causing trouble.

Come to think of it, I've seen a bunch of different worlds thanks to Pidgeot's flying.

And now I know Red's not the only Trainer out there who's super talented.

Thanks, Pidgeot. You've expanded my horizons.

Oh! Can't forget the rest of you...

I'll be counting on ALL of you tomorrow!

Are you ready for the big battle, Blue?