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As they arrive at [[Veilstone City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are excited as they spot [[Veilstone City]], a blue sphere of energy suddenly flies towards them. They duck and notice multiple spheres coming from one spot, with Ash identifying them as {{m|Aura Sphere}}s. They head to the source, with {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} leading the way. A blast destroys a portion of a fence, which the group uses as an observation point. Inside, {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} watch as a [[Maylene|pink-haired woman]] dodges an oncoming {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}. Ash, having [[M08|encountered a Lucario before]], is thrilled to see it and checks his [[Pokédex]] as Lucario battles the woman. She dodges the Pokémon's attacks and even kicks an Aura Sphere back to Lucario, the Pokémon standing aside and dodging the attack. Ash is awed while {{an|Brock}} fills {{an|Dawn}} in on what Aura Spheres are and how they're connected to [[aura]]. Lucario prepares a {{m|Bone Rush}}, which the woman anticipates, somersaulting and dodging multiple strikes. The Bone Rush eventually fades mid-strike as Dawn notices the battling being too intense for {{pkmn|training}}. | As they arrive at [[Veilstone City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are excited as they spot [[Veilstone City]], a blue sphere of energy suddenly flies towards them. They duck and notice multiple spheres coming from one spot, with Ash identifying them as {{m|Aura Sphere}}s. They head to the source, with {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} leading the way. A blast destroys a portion of a fence, which the group uses as an observation point. Inside, {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} watch as a [[Maylene|pink-haired woman]] dodges an oncoming {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}. Ash, having [[M08|encountered a Lucario before]], is thrilled to see it and checks his [[Pokédex]] as Lucario battles the woman. She dodges the Pokémon's attacks and even kicks an Aura Sphere back to Lucario, the Pokémon standing aside and dodging the attack. Ash is awed while {{an|Brock}} fills {{an|Dawn}} in on what Aura Spheres are and how they're connected to [[aura]]. Lucario prepares a {{m|Bone Rush}}, which the woman anticipates, somersaulting and dodging multiple strikes. The Bone Rush eventually fades mid-strike as Dawn notices the battling being too intense for {{pkmn|training}}. | ||
Suddenly, {{m|Thunder|an electric attack}} strikes near Ash and his friends, tossing Piplup | Suddenly, {{m|Thunder|an electric attack}} strikes near Ash and his friends, tossing Piplup face-down onto the field as Pikachu defends Piplup. An {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} comes out from behind a tree snickering, Pikachu shocked at who the adversary is, apparently recognizing it. Ash and his friends notice as Piplup rushes towards Electabuzz, Pikachu following. Piplup headbutts Electabuzz right in the chest, but it repulses the Penguin Pokémon, making it crash into Pikachu. Both Pikachu and Piplup are angry and get into a hand-to-hand brawl with Electabuzz. While attempting to stop the fight, Ash and his friends wind up getting shocked. The woman and Lucario stop sparring and notice the situation, Lucario launching an Aura Sphere into the fiasco, stopping the battle and dazing the Pokémon. She rushes up to them and apologizes for Lucario's rough action, but Lucario shrugs it off. A [[Reggie|purple-haired man]] comes up to help, identifying [[Maylene]], who in turn identifies him as [[Reggie]]. Electabuzz tries to sneak away, but Reggie catches the Pokémon, Electabuzz turning around and laughing sheepishly. Ash suggests that maybe the Electabuzz is [[Paul]]'s, which Pikachu confirms. Maylene and Reggie take note of the comment and Reggie identifies Pikachu as one that can use {{m|Volt Tackle}}. He formally introduces himself and mentions that he is Paul's older brother, surprising Ash and his friends, as well as confirming that the Electabuzz is indeed Paul's and that he leaves some of {{cat|Paul's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} with Reggie to train since he's a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|breeder}}. After formal introductions, Ash brings up his goal for a [[Gym]] battle and asks if Paul has already won a [[Badge]] in Veilstone. Reggie mentions that Paul defeated Maylene, pointing her as the [[Gym Leader]]. Ash formally asks for a Gym battle, but she declines, which causes Lucario to blast her with an Aura Sphere. Reggie explains why Lucario is upset at Maylene for wanting to give up and is simply trying to help her out. {{TRT}} eavesdrops nearby and plans to steal the powerful Lucario. | ||
Maylene gets up after Lucario's attack as a group of {{tc|Black Belt}}s meets her, displeased at her complaints. Reggie mentions that despite being well respected as a battler, her short reign as Gym Leader is causing her to have doubts about her fighting abilities. Maylene continues to plead as Lucario launches another Aura Sphere, which Maylene blocks without looking. Reggie confronts her, asking if what Paul said upset her. Ash asks what happened, and Reggie fills Ash in regarding what happened in Paul's battle against Maylene. | Maylene gets up after Lucario's attack as a group of {{tc|Black Belt}}s meets her, displeased at her complaints. Reggie mentions that despite being well respected as a battler, her short reign as Gym Leader is causing her to have doubts about her fighting abilities. Maylene continues to plead as Lucario launches another Aura Sphere, which Maylene blocks without looking. Reggie confronts her, asking if what Paul said upset her. Ash asks what happened, and Reggie fills Ash in regarding what happened in Paul's battle against Maylene. | ||
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Reggie admits that Paul always had a cruel streak, but Maylene is upset at the memory and runs off, Lucario starting to follow but stopping. Reggie offers to console Maylene and apologizes to Ash about the situation. Brock suggests to find another Gym for the time being but Dawn steps forward and offers to talk to Maylene instead. Lucario leads Dawn and Piplup to the location as Ash wonders what her plan is. | Reggie admits that Paul always had a cruel streak, but Maylene is upset at the memory and runs off, Lucario starting to follow but stopping. Reggie offers to console Maylene and apologizes to Ash about the situation. Brock suggests to find another Gym for the time being but Dawn steps forward and offers to talk to Maylene instead. Lucario leads Dawn and Piplup to the location as Ash wonders what her plan is. | ||
Maylene tries to meditate near a river as she senses Lucario. However, seeing Dawn gets her attention. Back at Reggie's home, he feeds Pikachu and {{AP|Chimchar}} while talking to Ash and Brock about Maylene's doubts about being a Gym Leader, something Brock [[Pewter Gym|is familiar with]]. Dawn talks with Maylene about her similar feelings, having suffered [[DP049|two]] [[DP061|previous]] [[Pokémon Contest]] letdowns recently which have led to her taking a break for a while. While Piplup exercises and swims, both continue to share their similar doubts, how Dawn may tie down Ash's progress and Maylene letting down Lucario. Team Rocket, eavesdropping the whole time, reveal themselves and recite their | Maylene tries to meditate near a river as she senses Lucario. However, seeing Dawn gets her attention. Back at Reggie's home, he feeds Pikachu and {{AP|Chimchar}} while talking to Ash and Brock about Maylene's doubts about being a Gym Leader, something Brock [[Pewter Gym|is familiar with]]. Dawn talks with Maylene about her similar feelings, having suffered [[DP049|two]] [[DP061|previous]] [[Pokémon Contest]] letdowns recently which have led to her taking a break for a while. While Piplup exercises and swims, both continue to share their similar doubts, how Dawn may tie down Ash's progress and Maylene letting down Lucario. Team Rocket, eavesdropping the whole time, reveal themselves and recite their {{motto}}, wanting Lucario. Maylene gets ready to battle, as with Lucario. | ||
Meanwhile, Reggie pets Chimchar, remembering it as Paul's former. Reggie asks how Ash tolerates Paul's [[rival|rivalry]] and brutal training tactics, which angers him and wanting to be one with his Pokémon. Reggie looks forward to a battle between Ash and Paul. While Team Rocket tries to sway Lucario to join, the Pokémon simply prepares a Bone Rush and sends them flying. Maylene thanks Lucario as Dawn realizes Lucario only wants to battle. Dawn asks for a battle with Maylene as she agrees, Lucario also pleased. | Meanwhile, Reggie pets Chimchar, remembering it as Paul's former. Reggie asks how Ash tolerates Paul's [[rival|rivalry]] and brutal training tactics, which angers him and wanting to be one with his Pokémon. Reggie looks forward to a battle between Ash and Paul. While Team Rocket tries to sway Lucario to join, the Pokémon simply prepares a Bone Rush and sends them flying. Maylene thanks Lucario as Dawn realizes Lucario only wants to battle. Dawn asks for a battle with Maylene as she agrees, Lucario also pleased. | ||