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They continue along the beach, and they see a sign for a synchronized swimming event. Brock becomes very excited, imagining pretty girls in bathing suits performing alongside Pokémon. He promptly takes off, forcing Ash and Misty to run after him. He runs up to a boy on the beach and asks about the event, and the boy informs him that it's just about to start. Ash and {{ashfr}} head into a huge stadium and sit down, and Brock becomes even more excited when Ash comments on whether it will be like the [[Cerulean Gym]], and lavishes praise on [[Daisy]], [[Lily]], and [[Violet]]. As the show starts, a {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Qwilfish}} and {{p|Lanturn}} leap from under water, followed by a young man, much to Brock's dismay. | They continue along the beach, and they see a sign for a synchronized swimming event. Brock becomes very excited, imagining pretty girls in bathing suits performing alongside Pokémon. He promptly takes off, forcing Ash and Misty to run after him. He runs up to a boy on the beach and asks about the event, and the boy informs him that it's just about to start. Ash and {{ashfr}} head into a huge stadium and sit down, and Brock becomes even more excited when Ash comments on whether it will be like the [[Cerulean Gym]], and lavishes praise on [[Daisy]], [[Lily]], and [[Violet]]. As the show starts, a {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Qwilfish}} and {{p|Lanturn}} leap from under water, followed by a young man, much to Brock's dismay. | ||
Ash and Misty watch the show | Ash and Misty watch the show while Brock sobs into his arm, the former two complimenting how the boy works with his Pokémon, especially Qwilfish. {{TRT}} is standing up above the stadium watching, also impressed by the skill of the Pokémon. Meowth then spins a tale about how impressed {{an|Giovanni}} would be with the Mantine, Lanturn and Qwilfish to cheer him on in his morning swim. | ||
Ash and Misty heap praise on the boy after the show, with Misty talking over Brock's requests for pretty girls. The boy introduces himself as [[Dorian]] who is the Leader of the Coastline Gym. He gives the group a tour, and the trio see photos of Dorian with Misty's sisters. Dorian explains that he has been to the Cerulean Gym many times and dreams of having a Gym just like it, as a lover of Water Pokémon. Dorian explains that for the time being, Coastline is just a private Gym, which explains to Brock and Ash why they'd not heard of it before. Misty, however, is more eager as to whether her sisters mentioned anything about her to Dorian. Much to Misty's horror, all Dorian had heard was that the girls were sad that the baby of the family was such a loser. Misty bites everyone's heads off and the argument turns to who loves Water Pokémon the most. Dorian disputes Misty's claim, and she challenges him to a battle, seeking to prove who the best Trainer from Cerulean really is. | Ash and Misty heap praise on the boy after the show, with Misty talking over Brock's requests for pretty girls. The boy introduces himself as [[Dorian]] who is the Leader of the Coastline Gym. He gives the group a tour, and the trio see photos of Dorian with Misty's sisters. Dorian explains that he has been to the Cerulean Gym many times and dreams of having a Gym just like it, as a lover of Water Pokémon. Dorian explains that for the time being, Coastline is just a private Gym, which explains to Brock and Ash why they'd not heard of it before. Misty, however, is more eager as to whether her sisters mentioned anything about her to Dorian. Much to Misty's horror, all Dorian had heard was that the girls were sad that the baby of the family was such a loser. Misty bites everyone's heads off and the argument turns to who loves Water Pokémon the most. Dorian disputes Misty's claim, and she challenges him to a battle, seeking to prove who the best Trainer from Cerulean really is. | ||
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In the third round, Dorian's Lanturn steps up, but before Misty can send either Staryu or Politoed, a torrent of water interrupts the battle, knocking everyone over. As expected, Team Rocket arrive in a giant crab robot and recite their motto. One of the claws opens and begins to draw water in, sucking the Trainers forward. Totodile and Qwilfish attempt to stop the robot, but Team Rocket amp up the suction power and both Pokémon are captured. Mantine and Lanturn are also helpless to resist. Misty sends out Corsola, outside of the suction, and it Tackles the arm, pointing it skyward. Psyduck and its flotation ring are then sucked underwater. Misty desperately leaps forward and pushes Psyduck aside, but is sucked into the machine herself. Dorian and Corsola rush to her aid, but they are also sucked in. Team Rocket then reverse the claws, and the left claw ejects water, blowing Brock, Ash and Pikachu away. When the dust clears, the giant robot has vanished, and Ash vows to come and rescue them. | In the third round, Dorian's Lanturn steps up, but before Misty can send either Staryu or Politoed, a torrent of water interrupts the battle, knocking everyone over. As expected, Team Rocket arrive in a giant crab robot and recite their motto. One of the claws opens and begins to draw water in, sucking the Trainers forward. Totodile and Qwilfish attempt to stop the robot, but Team Rocket amp up the suction power and both Pokémon are captured. Mantine and Lanturn are also helpless to resist. Misty sends out Corsola, outside of the suction, and it Tackles the arm, pointing it skyward. Psyduck and its flotation ring are then sucked underwater. Misty desperately leaps forward and pushes Psyduck aside, but is sucked into the machine herself. Dorian and Corsola rush to her aid, but they are also sucked in. Team Rocket then reverse the claws, and the left claw ejects water, blowing Brock, Ash and Pikachu away. When the dust clears, the giant robot has vanished, and Ash vows to come and rescue them. | ||
Above water, Ash sends {{AP|Noctowl}} out to try to find them. It spots something, and Ash and Brock run after it. Psyduck, not wanting to be alone, toddles after them. On the surface, Jessie and James gloat over their prize, | Above water, Ash sends {{AP|Noctowl}} out to try to find them. It spots something, and Ash and Brock run after it. Psyduck, not wanting to be alone, toddles after them. On the surface, Jessie and James gloat over their prize, whille Misty and Dorian are bound and gagged and seen desperately struggling against their bonds. Ash and Brock quickly arrive, led by Noctowl. Team Rocket send out {{TP|James|Victreebel}} and {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, and Ash is about counter with {{AP|Phanpy}}, but Psyduck leaps into the fray first, angry and determined, unlike the usual attitude it displays. As Brock unties the others, Ash wonders if Psyduck wants to battle. After a pause, Psyduck turns back around and looks confused. | ||
Furious, Jessie orders Arbok to {{m|Bite}} Psyduck, clamping onto its head | Furious, Jessie orders Arbok to {{m|Bite}} Psyduck, clamping onto its head. Victreebel fires {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Misty jumps up and tells Arbok that it's not biting hard enough. With a huge headache, Psyduck uses {{m|Confusion}}, sending Victreebel and Arbok flying back at their Trainers. Psyduck then uses {{m|Psychic}} to send a powerful force of energy at Team Rocket, destroying their robot and sending them blasting off. Dorian is left in awe of Psyduck's strength. | ||
Ash, Misty and Dorian reunite with their Pokémon, and Dorian comments again on Psyduck, who merely looks confused at the compliment. Misty says that it's a shame that they couldn't finish their battle, but Dorian says that had she used Psyduck, she would have easily won. With the score at 1-1, the two decide to call it a draw. Dorian tells Misty that he thinks she's every bit as good as her sisters, and Ash and Misty both say how much they've learned from being there. Ash promises to tell everyone about the Coastline Gym when they reach the Silver Conference. Dorian thanks them sincerely, and promises to pass on how well Misty is doing to her sisters when he visits Cerulean City. The group bids farewell to Dorian and continue on their way towards their next adventure. | Ash, Misty and Dorian reunite with their Pokémon, and Dorian comments again on Psyduck, who merely looks confused at the compliment. Misty says that it's a shame that they couldn't finish their battle, but Dorian says that had she used Psyduck, she would have easily won. With the score at 1-1, the two decide to call it a draw. Dorian tells Misty that he thinks she's every bit as good as her sisters, and Ash and Misty both say how much they've learned from being there. Ash promises to tell everyone about the Coastline Gym when they reach the Silver Conference. Dorian thanks them sincerely, and promises to pass on how well Misty is doing to her sisters when he visits Cerulean City. The group bids farewell to Dorian and continue on their way towards their next adventure. | ||