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Episode Seven - 'The Water Flowers of Cerulean City'
A big thanks to Crest of Empathy for this script!!
[Ash, Brock and Pikachu are walking along a road. Ash yawns and stretches.] Ash: It’s a great day to just enjoy the sunshine! Brock: And while you’re enjoying the sunshine, Gary’s catching even more Pokémon. [Ash twitches.] Brock: But I guess a Pokémon trainer can capture Pokémon and enjoy the sun. Pikachu: Pika. Misty: Hey! Wait a minute! [The boys turn to see Misty running up to them.] Misty: Where do you think you’re going? Ash: Oh, I know where we’re going - to Cerulean City. [Misty looks panicked] Misty: Cerulean City? What are you going there for? Ash: Well, it’s none of your business, but I’m going for more badges. Misty: Uh, Ash… you don’t want Pokémon from there, trust me. Ash: Why not? Misty: Because they’re all… Ash: All what? Misty: Very scary Ghost Pokémon that look like this! [She pulls a face, stretching her mouth and eyes wide and sticking out her tongue.] Misty: ’Ike ‘onshters! [Ash, Brock and Pikachu all stare at her. Then Ash starts to laugh.] Ash: Nice face, Misty! Come on, Brock. Let’s go, Pikachu. [They turn away and set off up the road again.] Misty: Hey – wait – wait a second! [She leaps out in front, barring their way.] Misty: What about Vermilion City? It’s right on the water and there are lots of neat Pokémon, and you can watch the giant yachts pulling into the harbour - and there’s a little place way up on the hill where you can sit and watch the sunset that’s so romantic. Ash: Uh-huh… Misty: It’s much nicer than that old Cerulean City, so let’s get going! Ash: OK, let’s go. Misty: Really? Ash: To Cerulean City. [Misty does an anime collapse. Ash, Brock and Pikachu turn around and resume walking.] Ash: I’ve got to get more trainer badges, Brock. And since there’s a Gym in Cerulean City… Brock: Yeah, makes sense to me. Misty: [to herself] I never wanted to wind up back here… [Inside a store in Cerulean City at night time,
a grate on the wall is unscrewed and James: The coast is clear. Jessie: Nothing to fear. Meowth: Nobody here! [They spring down and begin to creep through
the store. James plays a torch over James: Well, looks like we found it. Jessie: Just what we need to get just what we want. Meowth: Pokémon! [The next day, Ash, Brock and Pikachu have arrived in Cerulean City.] Ash: So this is Cerulean City, eh, Brock? Brock: Pretty nice place, isn’t it? Ash: Yeah, pretty cool. [He looks behind them, at the empty road.] Ash: Hey, look – that’s weird. Misty’s not following us anymore. Pikachu: [sadly] Chu… Brock: She really didn’t want to come to Cerulean City, did she? Ash: I wonder why she hates this place so much? Brock: Hmmm. Ash: Ah, we’ll never figure out girls! [They hear sirens] Ash: The police! I wonder what happened? Brock: Yeah! [They run over. A large crowd is standing around outside a shop] Ash: [to a man nearby] Excuse me - do you know what happened here? Man: Some burglars broke into that store last night. Ash: Burglars, huh? Jenny: What do you know about burglars? [Ash and Brock look up to see Officer Jenny glaring at them] Jenny: You two look very suspicious to me. Ash: Hey, you’re that motorcycle officer from Viridian! [Jenny looks surprised] Jenny: Huh? Oh, you must have met my sister-in-law! If you know my sister-in-law, then you probably had some dealings with the police in Viridian. Ash: Well – I – Jenny: Now, maybe you just stopped to ask her for directions. Or maybe you found a wallet on the street and turned it in to her. Or maybe you’re a burglar who broke out of jail! [As she says the last part, she holds out her handcuffs threateningly] Ash: I’ve never been to jail! Brock: Neither have I, ma’am! Jenny: That’s what they all say. Brock: We just got into town and saw the crowd, so we came over to see what was going on! Jenny: The criminal always returns to the scene of the crime. Brock: We’re not – Ash: [holding out Pokédex] Maybe this’ll help clear things up? Dexter: I’m Dexter, a Pokédex programme by Professor Oak for Pokémon trainer Ash Ketchum. Brock: [holding out gym badge] Yeah, and I was the leader of the Pewter City gym. Jenny: Well, that’s evidence enough for me. I’m sorry I was suspicious! Now I’m suspicious of my sister-in-law… she sure has weird taste in friends. Brock: Um, miss? I was wondering, since I’m new in town, maybe we could get together tonight and you could show me around? Jenny: Well, I’m not going to be off-duty ‘til past your bedtime – [Brock’s face falls; Ash laughs] Jenny: - and I may even have to work ‘round the clock to catch these burglars. Ash: Well, what exactly did they steal? Jenny: That’s the strange thing about it – they didn’t take any money, just a massive vacuum and a giant hose. Ash: But what would anybody want that stuff for? Jenny: I’m sure I don’t know, young man, but what I do know is that I don’t have time to play guessing-games with you, because I have a job to do and it’s time for you two to move along. Come on, let’s go. [She pushes Ash and Brock along, then turns to the crowd] Jenny: Alright, everybody, the show’s over, nothing to see here, break it up, break it up – [After escaping from Officer Jenny, Ash and Brock are sitting on a park bench.] Ash: Good thing I had Dexter and you had your badge. Brock: Yeah. Shouldn’t you head for Cerulean City gym? Ash: Yeah. Hey, Brock – you got any inside info on the gym-trainer there? [Brock looks surprised; Ash laughs] Ash: I just want to find out as much as I can about him before we have our match. “Know yourself, know your adversary, and you hold the key to victory”. Brock: You sure know some pretty deep stuff. Ash: I learned that one from Dexter. Brock: Well, I’ve never actually met the trainer here, but I do know his Pokémon’s special move. Ash: Yeah? What is it? Brock: I’m sorry, Ash, but I can’t give you that information. Ash: Why not? Brock: I’m a gym-trainer too, after all. I can’t tell you out of respect – you understand. Ash: That’s cool. Brock: Well, I have some stuff I need to check out. Ash: What stuff? Brock: Just… stuff. See you later. [Brock walks off. Ash waves.] Ash: Bye. [Ash turns to Pikachu.] Ash: Well, let’s get going, Pikachu. Pikachu: Ka. [Ash and Pikachu walk along the road, Ash peering at a map.] Ash: Cerulean City gym… Cerulean City gym… Should be right around here someplace. [He spots the gym. It is a large, circular building with a picture of a Seel above the door.] Ash: There it is! [Ash and Pikachu enter the gym (did they even
pay?) and find themselves inside a large Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the stars of our show – the Sensational Cerulean City Synchronised Swimming Sisters! Ash: Huh? [The Sensational Sisters – Daisy, Lily
and Violet – appear on the diving board above Ash: I thought this was the Pokémon gym, Pikachu! Pikachu: Ka! [Pikachu isn’t listening; it is watching
the sisters, sparkly-eyed, Pikachu: Cha! [The sisters finish their performance, to much
cheering. Ash, however, is just confused.]
Ash: I can’t understand it! [They turn a corner and see that the walls
of the corridor they’re in are Ash: Huh? It’s like an aquarium! How can this be a Pokémon gym? [Suddenly, they hear voices. The three sisters
appear at Lily: The crowd was totally awesome! Daisy: I know, that was so great. Violet: Daisy, the dive you did was super! Daisy: The practice really paid off. Lily: Totally! [They laugh. Ash runs up to them.] Ash: Uh – excuse me – Lily: I’m sorry, but if you want an interview, you’ll have to, like, call our manager. Ash: No – it’s not that – Lily: We don’t do autographs. Ash: I don’t want one. I really just wanted to know if this is a Pokémon gym. Daisy: It sure is. Ash: Well, I’m looking for the gym-trainer. Violet: You’re looking at them. Ash: Huh? [A sparkly pink background appears. The sisters appear on it, one by one.] Daisy: The three of us are the gym-trainer here. Lily: We’re the Sensational Sisters. Violet: We’re world-famous. Ash: Huh? But what’s with all that swimming? Lily: It’s, like, our hobby, and our fans love to watch us perform. Violet: We pool our talents to make a big splash! [The sister laugh uproariously. Ash and Pikachu
groan.]
Ash: Come on! I challenge all of you! [The sisters look away, embarrassed.] Ash: Huh? What -? Daisy: We… don’t feel much like battling anymore. Ash: What do you mean? Violet: We just got beaten three times in a row by kids from this nowhere place called Pallet Town. [Ash’s face falls.] Ash: Not again… Violet: It was just one defeat after another. My eyes were spinning from all the losses. Daisy: We had to, like, practically rush all our Pokémon to the Pokémon Centre. Lily: This is the only one left. [She drops a Poké-ball, and a Goldeen comes out.] Goldeen: Goldeen. Goldeen goldeen goldeen. [Etc.] Ash: You mean all you have is a Goldeen? Violet: If it would evolve into Seaking, we could use it, but all it can do now is its Horn Attack. Daisy: So, like, there’s no point in battling. Lily: Now, instead of having matches, we have time to make ourselves look more beautiful than ever! [Ash looks shocked at this attitude. Daisy smiles at him.] Daisy: I know what you want. [She claps her hands several times.] Daisy: Seel! [A Seel swims across the pool and hops out
the other side to stand next to Daisy: A Cascade badge. This is what you want, right? You can have it. Ash: Thanks… I’d rather earn my badges… Daisy: Take it! A badge is a badge. [Ash wavers for a few more moments. Then, with
a sigh, he walks over to Daisy Daisy: Here. Misty: Hold it right there! [Ash and the sisters turn around to see Misty standing on the benches, hands on hips.] Ash: Misty? Pikachu: [happily] Cha!
Who's That Pokémon?! It's Seel!
Misty: All right, Daisy, if you don’t want to battle him, I will! Ash: What do you mean? Misty: I’m a Cerulean City trainer too. [Ash and Pikachu react with shock.] Misty: I’m the fourth Sensational Sister! Lily: There are only three Sensational Sisters – and one runt. Misty: Grrrrrrrrr! Daisy: So, little sister, it’s a surprise to see you back so soon. Violet: That little girl with the big mouth who said she wouldn’t come back ‘til she was a great Pokémon trainer – wasn’t that you? Misty: Er… I guess I did say something like that when I left… Ash: So that’s why Misty was so dead-set against coming here! Pikachu: Pika. Lily: Misty, you left here pretending you wanted to become a Pokémon trainer because you couldn’t compare with us. Because we’re obviously much more talented and beautiful than you are! Ash: Uh-oh. Misty: That wasn’t the reason! Daisy: Well then, I guess, like, you came back because you couldn’t make it as a Pokémon trainer. Misty: It wasn’t my idea to come back here! The only reason I’m here is because he wanted to come! Daisy: Well, he’s totally not someone I’d choose for a boyfriend – but you’re no prize yourself! [Ash falls over backwards, anime style.] Misty: My boyfriend? If I battle him, that’ll prove I’m not a quitter and I’m just as good a trainer as you three! Daisy: Well, you are the only one of us with a Pokémon that can actually battle… Misty: All right, Ash – are you ready to rumble? [Ash laughs nervously.]
Misty: I wasn’t planning on challenging you ‘til you paid me back for my bike, but this is as good a time as any. If you want that Cascade badge, you’re going to have to beat me! Ash: It’ll be my pleasure! [To Pikachu] Pikachu, this one’s gonna be a piece of cake. Pikachu: [uneasily] Cha… Ash: [to Misty] So, how many Pokémon? Misty: Two against two works for me. Ash: You got it. All right then, Pikachu, I choose you! [He picks up Pikachu and tries to throw it like a Poké-ball. However, Pikachu clings to his hand.] Ash: Huh? Pikachu: Chu – chu – Ash: Pikachu, what are you doing? [Pikachu hops down from Ash’s hand, then points at Misty and shakes its head.] Pikachu: Chu, chu… Ash: Oh, what – are you saying you don’t want to battle with Misty? Pikachu: [nodding] Ka-chu. Ash: Well… I guess it’s OK if you don’t want to battle a friend. Misty: [waving] Pikachu! You’re a pika-pal! [Pikachu perks up, smiling.] Pikachu: Ka-chu! Ash: [scowling] Thanks a lot, Pikachu. Butterfree! I choose you! [He calls out Butterfree.] Butterfree: Freee! Freeeeeee! Misty: Well, in that case… Misty calls Staryu! [She sends out Staryu] Staryu: Hyah! Ash: Hmmm… [Ash holds out the Pokédex.] Dexter: Staryu. The core of this water Pokémon shines in a rainbow of seven colours - a core that is valued by some as a type of jewellery. Ash: Oh. Wow. Leave it to a girl to show off her jewellery. Misty: [waving her arms in the air] Quit stalling and let’s get this show on the road! Violet: Do you think Misty could really win? Lily: Like, in her dreams, maybe. Seel: [clapping] Seel, seel. Ash: Butterfree, you can blow that thing away with one blast! Tackle it! [Butterfree tackles Staryu and knocks it over] Misty: Staryu, counter-attack! [Staryu leaps up into the air, spinning] Ash: Butterfree, dodge! [Butterfree flies higher, and Staryu misses. It lands on one of
the floats, and has to Ash: Ha-ha! I’m gonna win this! Misty: Staryu, water gun! [Staryu dives into the water and water guns
Butterfree. It then hops onto the float Ash: In that case, stun-spore, now! [Butterfree flies over Staryu and releases
stun-spore. The shimmering Misty: Oh no! Staryu looks like it’s in real pain! Ash: It doesn’t even have a face! How can you tell? Misty: Because I’m sensitive to others’ feelings, that’s how! Ash: Oh yeah, like I’m not? Seel: [clapping] Seel, seel. Violet: Which side are you clapping for? Misty: Staryu, wash it off! [Staryu falls forward into the water. It drifts
down, then leaps back Misty: Yay! Too bad you didn’t know that stun-spore doesn’t work if you wash it off in water! Ash: She thinks she knows everything. Butterfree, sleep-powder! [Butterfree releases sleep-powder; Staryu dives under to avoid it.] Misty: Tackle it from underwater! [Staryu leaps up and slams into Butterfree.
It leaps again and again, hopping from Misty: If Staryu can get Butterfree underwater, I win! Water-Pokémon always have the edge in the water! [Misty laughs maniacally while a wave of water
rears up Pikachu: Ka-chu. Ash: Pikachu, you’re supposed to be on my side! Pikachu: [ears drooping] Ka-chu… [The Sensational Sisters now looks impressed.] Daisy: Misty’s totally awesome. Lily: Well, we three got the good looks in the family, so I guess she had to get some talent. [One of Staryu’s tackles connects; Butterfree lands in the water, where it struggles.] Ash: Butterfree, return! [Ash returns Butterfree] Ash: Pidgeotto, I choose you! [He sends out Pidgeotto] Misty: Oh yeah? Staryu, return! [She recalls Staryu] Misty: Misty calls Starmie! [She sends out Starmie] Starmie: Huhhh. Ash: Pidgeotto, whirlwind it away! [Pidgeotto uses whirlwind, but Starmie clings to its float.] Misty: Dive under, then up! [Starmie jumps into the water, then leaps up and hits Pidgeotto.] Ash: Strike back with wing-attack! [Starmie curls around in the air like a Frisbee.
Pidgeotto hits it with a wing, sending it crashing Ash: Give it a gust to blow it away! [Pidgeotto uses gust. Starmie is blown into
a wall. It slides down, Misty: Starmie! Oh no, Starmie’s energy is just about to run out! Ash: Alright, Pidgeotto, let’s get that trainer badge! [Suddenly, a loud rumbling is heard and the
room begins to shake. The Sensational Violet: Check out that hair! Daisy: Like, who invited the party-crashers? [Team Rocket slowly come into view.] Jessie: Sorry to break in on you, ladies! James: Allow us to introduce ourselves. Jessie: To protect the world from devastation! James: To unite all peoples within our nation! Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love! James: To extend our reach to the stars above! Jessie: Jessie! James: James! [A background of a rock with the Team Rocket
‘R’ on it, surrounded Jessie: Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light! James: Surrender now or prepare to fight! [The background fades away. Meowth jumps down in front of Jessie and James.] Meowth: Meowth! Dat’s right! James: The water-Pokémon have the advantage. Jessie: But if we steal that water away - James: - The Pokémon are ours for the taking! Meowth: [pulling a lever] And Meowth knows just how ta do it! Daisy: What are they trying to prove? [The machine starts up, and the Sisters scream.
The hose lowers Ash: A massive vacuum and a giant hose… Team Rocket were the robbers who broke into that store back there! I should have known it was them! Daisy: Our swimming pool! Misty: They’re soaking [note: I think this should have been ‘sucking’] it dry! Lily: That’s our water! Meowth: Right! I should give it back. [Meowth pushes the lever into reverse. The
hose raises up and pours Misty: You’ve got to protect the Pokémon! Violet: Like, what about my hair? Meowth: All right, now’s da time ta suck ‘em up! [He puts the hose back into ‘suck’
mode. It goes back in the pool and begins to suck Seel: Seeeeel! Violet: Come back, Seel! Ash: Oh, Pikachu! [A small wave sweeps Pikachu into the pool.] Pikachu: Chaaa! Ash: Pikachu! Pikachu: Pika! Ash: Hey, wait a second – water conducts electricity! Pikachu, Thunderbolt! Pikachu: Ka-chu! [Pikachu uses thunderbolt. The electricity
travels up the hose and James: It’s times like these that make me wanna go straight. [They fall into the water.] James: Now I know how it feels to be all washed up. Jessie: We’ll never come clean! [They are sucked into the hose and squirted
out the back, where they Team Rocket: Looks like Team Rocket’s blasting off again! [Pikachu is still being sucked into the hose.] Pikachu: Chaaaa! Daisy: Oh no! Misty: Pikachu! [Ash starts running towards the machine as
Pikachu is Ash: Pikachu! [He leaps forward and pulls the lever. The
hose reverses and
Misty: Hey, we never got to finish our match. Ash: Yeah, and I was just about to win it, too. Misty: What? Violet: You could say your match had to be postponed, like, due to drain? Lily: At least nobody lost. Misty: I wanted to win! Ash: I guess I’m not gonna get that Cascade badge. Daisy: Wrong. We’re giving this badge to you. [She holds out the badge.] Ash: Huh? Misty: How come he gets the badge? He didn’t win! Daisy: Pikachu was the one that, like, totally saved us all. And if he’d used Pikachu from the start, there was no way your water-Pokémon could have won. Misty: Aw, man! Daisy: Take the badge, Ash – you deserve it. Ash: Gee, thanks! [He takes the badge.] Ash: Hah, I’ll take it! Pikachu: Cha!
Narrator: And so Ash earns his second Pokémon trainer badge. Lily: Misty, you just go right on trying to be a Pokémon trainer. You might as well be good at something, ‘cause you’ll never be stars like us! Misty: You keep that up and you’ll be seeing stars! Violet: Chill out! Daisy: Misty, be careful. You know we love you. Misty: Yeah. [Brock runs up.] Brock: Ash! Hey, man! Ash: Yo, Brocko! Brock: How’d it go? Ash: [holding out badge] See for yourself! Brock: Cool, let’s go! Ash: Right. [They start walking.] Misty: [running after them] You’re not leaving without me! Ash: Misty, you’re not going to be a sore loser, are you? Misty: I didn’t lose anything, it was a draw! Ash: Well, I’m the one who got the badge. Misty: What? You know you lost with Butterfree! Ash: That was just round one, I made a great comeback! Misty: If Team Rocket hadn’t busted in, I would have destroyed you! Ash: You’re lucky they showed up, you were just about to lose! Misty: Lose? I was just getting started! Ash: Oh yeah? Misty: Oh yeah! Brock: Oh brother.
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