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Liza asks Ash if he's had his Gym Battle with Clair, prompting the group to brief her on their recent troubles: Team Rocket stole the Dragon Fang, escaped into the Dragon's Holy Land, and tricked its guardian, Dragonite, into assisting them. Liza, Charla, and Charizard immediately pledge their assistance, and the group is soon being towed across the Holy Land in Charizard-pulled balloons. As they fly, the group wonders why {{p|Dragonite}} would assist Team Rocket. Brock suggests that the criminals threatened to destroy the Dragon Fang, thereby forcing Dragonite to obey them, but Clair doubts that a Pokemon as intelligent and powerful as the Holy Land's Dragonite would fall for such a ruse. [[Kaburagi]] reminds Ash and Co. that Dragonite originally belonged to the first Blackthorn Gym Leader, who had dedicated his life in protecting the Holy Land; even after he passed away, his Dragonite continued its vigil in memory of its trainer. | Liza asks Ash if he's had his Gym Battle with Clair, prompting the group to brief her on their recent troubles: Team Rocket stole the Dragon Fang, escaped into the Dragon's Holy Land, and tricked its guardian, Dragonite, into assisting them. Liza, Charla, and Charizard immediately pledge their assistance, and the group is soon being towed across the Holy Land in Charizard-pulled balloons. As they fly, the group wonders why {{p|Dragonite}} would assist Team Rocket. Brock suggests that the criminals threatened to destroy the Dragon Fang, thereby forcing Dragonite to obey them, but Clair doubts that a Pokemon as intelligent and powerful as the Holy Land's Dragonite would fall for such a ruse. [[Kaburagi]] reminds Ash and Co. that Dragonite originally belonged to the first Blackthorn Gym Leader, who had dedicated his life in protecting the Holy Land; even after he passed away, his Dragonite continued its vigil in memory of its trainer. | ||
Meanwhile, Team Rocket is having a very uncomfortable flight in Dragonite's arms, but the latter assures them (translated by Meowth) that it is taking them somewhere good. Dragonite finally drops its passengers off by a large lake, before going into the woods and collecting fruit for them to eat. As Team Rocket digs in, Dragonite implores them to eat in safety, | Meanwhile, Team Rocket is having a very uncomfortable flight in Dragonite's arms, but the latter assures them (translated by Meowth) that it is taking them somewhere good. Dragonite finally drops its passengers off by a large lake, before going into the woods and collecting fruit for them to eat. As Team Rocket digs in, Dragonite implores them to eat in safety, promising them that no one will harm them now. Overcome with emotion, Team Rocket bursts into tears and praises their savior. However, the dastardly trio's attention is quickly drawn to their surroundings - namely, a small structure on the side of the lake. | ||
In the air, Clair and company have spotted the same lake, prompting Kaburagi to wonder if Dragonite would take Team Rocket to the Dragon Shrine. When Ash questions Kaburagi about the Dragon Shrine, the old man explains that it was built long ago to represent hope for harmony between humans and Pokémon. Within the shrine lies the Prayer Flame, a symbol of the eventual peace between humans and Pokemon; despite being lit over 500 years ago, it remains strong to this day. Unbeknownst to the heroes, Team Rocket is sneaking into the shrine while Dragonite sleeps, planning to raid it of its valuables. | In the air, Clair and company have spotted the same lake, prompting Kaburagi to wonder if Dragonite would take Team Rocket to the Dragon Shrine. When Ash questions Kaburagi about the Dragon Shrine, the old man explains that it was built long ago to represent hope for harmony between humans and Pokémon. Within the shrine lies the Prayer Flame, a symbol of the eventual peace between humans and Pokemon; despite being lit over 500 years ago, it remains strong to this day. Unbeknownst to the heroes, Team Rocket is sneaking into the shrine while Dragonite sleeps, planning to raid it of its valuables. They come upon the golden bowl containing the Prayer Flame and resolve to steal it, only for James to insist that they take it as is (reasoning that it's probably worth more if the flame is still lit). However, the bowl's heat burns right through his gloves, causing him to hurl the Flame out of the shrine. Jessie and Meowth curse James' clumsiness, but they soon realize that they have bigger problems; the fallen Flame has set the landscape ablaze. Dragonite notices this, and turns on Team Rocket with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, even as the Flame burns out of control. | ||
After dodging several attacks, Jessie uses {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s {{m|Counter}} | After dodging several attacks, Jessie uses {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s {{m|Counter}} to reflect one of Dragonite's Hyper Beams back at it - however, this only seems to make the Dragon Pokemon even angrier. Luckily, Ash and his allies arrive on the scene, with Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}} saving Team Rocket from another Hyper Beam. Clair sends out {{p|Dragonair}} to put out the raging fire, while Liza, Misty, and Brock (with Charla, {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}) try to save the Pokémon trapped in the fires. Charizard glares at Dragonite, but Ash reins it in, intent on trying to reason with Dragonite first. | ||
Team Rocket huddles at Ash's feet, thanking him for saving them; Kaburagi takes the opportunity to retrieve the Dragon Fang from James. Clair begs Dragonite to recognize her and stop its attack, but to no avail - Dragonite fires a Hyper Beam at her, which is only partially deflected by Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}. Although Clair is unharmed, Kaburagi finally realizes why the Pokemon is so unreasonable; he warns Clair that Dragonite is suffering from {{m|Outrage|attack rage}}. As the guardian of the Holy Land unleashes a powerful {{m|Twister}} that forces Dragonair to dispel its rain clouds, Misty asks about attack rage. Clair explains that Dragonite is confused after performing too many consecutive attacks, causing it to go berserk and attack everything it sees. Realizing that they need to battle Dragonite to snap it out of confusion, Ash has Pikachu try a {{m|Thunder}}; unfortunately, Dragonite dashes up and knocks it down before it can attack. Ash catches Pikachu, and is in turn saved from Dragonite's attack by Charizard. | Team Rocket huddles at Ash's feet, thanking him for saving them; Kaburagi takes the opportunity to retrieve the Dragon Fang from James. Clair begs Dragonite to recognize her and stop its attack, but to no avail - Dragonite fires a Hyper Beam at her, which is only partially deflected by Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}. Although Clair is unharmed, Kaburagi finally realizes why the Pokemon is so unreasonable; he warns Clair that Dragonite is suffering from {{m|Outrage|attack rage}}. As the guardian of the Holy Land unleashes a powerful {{m|Twister}} that forces Dragonair to dispel its rain clouds, Misty asks about attack rage. Clair explains that Dragonite is confused after performing too many consecutive attacks, causing it to go berserk and attack everything it sees. Realizing that they need to battle Dragonite to snap it out of confusion, Ash has Pikachu try a {{m|Thunder}}; unfortunately, Dragonite dashes up and knocks it down before it can attack. Ash catches Pikachu, and is in turn saved from Dragonite's attack by Charizard. | ||