GREENFIELD CITY

Team Plasma (Black/White)

Plasma-related dialogue from the main story of Black and White.

Table of contents

Main Story

Accumula Town

Man: Sounds like something's going on in the plaza! Well, let's have a little look-see.

Cheren: [player], come here a sec.

Ghetsis: My name is Ghetsis. I am here representing Team Plasma. Today, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to talk to you about Pokémon liberation.

NPC 1:Huh?

NPC 2: What?

Ghetsis: [walks up] I'm sure most of you believe that we humans and Pokémon are partners that have come to live together because we want and need each other. However... Is that really the truth? Have you ever considered that perhaps we humans... only assume that this is the truth? [walks to the center] Pokémon are subject to the selfish commands of Trainers... They get pushed around when they are our “partners" at work... Can anyone say with confidence that there is no truth in what I'm saying?

[NPCs in crowd turn around]
NPC 1: Yikes!
NPC 2: No way.
NPC 3: I don't know...
[all turn to face Ghetsis again]

Ghetsis: [walks down] Now, ladies and gentlemen, Pokémon are different from humans. They are living beings that contain unknown potential. They are living beings from whom we humans have much to learn. Tell me, what is our responsibility toward these wonderful beings called Pokémon?

[NPCs in crowd turn around]
NPC 1:What could it be?
NPC 2:Liberation?
[all turn to face Ghetsis again]

Ghetsis: [walks to center] That's right! We must liberate the Pokémon! Then, and only then, will humans and Pokémon truly be equals. Everyone, I end my words here today by imploring you to consider the relationship between people and Pokémon... and the correct way to proceed. We sincerely appreciate your attention. [flags picked up, Plasma grunts and Ghetsis walk off]

Older Man: About that speech... What do you think we should do?

Younger Man: Liberate Pokémon? That's not even possible!

[crowd disperses]

???: [his text speed is faster than even fastest available text speed] Your Pokémon... Just now, it was saying...

Cheren: Slow down. You talk too fast. And what's this about Pokémon...talking? That's an odd thing to say.

???: Yes, they're talking. Oh. Then, you two can't hear it, either... How sad. My name is N.

Cheren: My name is Cheren, and this is [player]. We were asked to complete the Pokédex, and we just left on our journey. My main goal is to become the Champion, though.

N: The Pokédex, eh? So... You're going to confine many, many Pokémon in Poké Balls for that, then. I'm a Trainer, too, but I can't help wondering... Are Pokémon really happy that way? [walks up to you] Well, [player], is it? Let me hear your Pokémon's voice again!
[after defeat] I never expected to hear Pokémon say such things...
[after battle] As long as Pokémon are confined in Poké Balls... Pokémon will never become perfect beings. I have to change the world for Pokémon, because they're my friends. [walks off]

Cheren: Huh... Strange guy. But I'm not going to worry about it. Trainers and Pokémon help each other out! Listen, I'm going on ahead. I want to battle the Gym Leader in the next town--Striaton City. Aim to battle Gym Leader after Gym Leader. The best way for a Trainer to become stronger is to challenge the Gym Leaders in each area.

Little boy: When a hero leads the world, a Pokémon is going to come and help the hero... Everybody in the Unova region knows that legend!

Striaton Town

Fennel: So like I said, I'm Fennel, and as you can see, I'm a scientist. In fact, the subject I'm researching is Trainers! Professor Juniper is my friend from college. She asked me to help you guys. So! I'll give you something to help you. This is a Hidden Machine for you!

There are some moves that a Pokémon can use even when it is not fighting! With this Hidden Machine, you can teach your Pokémon a move called Cut. It can cut down a small tree. And you can use the Hidden Machine as many times as you want, like a TM. Isn't that great? But it's difficult to make a Pokémon forget a hidden move once it learns it.

And I'd like to ask you a favor, too! There is a place called the Dreamyard on the outskirts of Striaton City. I'd like some of the Dream Mist that a Pokémon there called Munna gives off. With that, I'll be able to use \xf000\xff00\x0001\x0002Game Sync \xf000\xff00\x0001\x0000to collect save files of various Trainers!

Fennel: Did Juniper ask you to complete the Pokédex? It is a challenge to update the Pokédex regularly, isn't it? Oops! I got distracted! Please bring me some of the Dream Mist that Munna gives off in the Dreamyard!

Fennel: Ta-da! Thanks to you, I got some Dream Mist, and now I can collect save files of various Trainers! Thank you very much! As a token of my appreciation, I will give you this C-Gear to use! The C-Gear is a device related to communications, such as Infrared Connection or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Dreamyard

Bianca: Hi, [player]! Are you looking for the mysterious Pokémon, too? [she walks in ahead of you]

Bianca: I'm just really, really wondering how showing dreams works...

Bianca: Hey! Did you hear a sound coming from the other side of that wall? Come on! Let's go see!

Munna: Muuuun... [floats a few paces away]

Bianca: Oh! Wait! [walk up to Munna with player]

??? (f): We found you, Munna!

??? (m): Come on! Come on! Make some Dream Mist!

Munna: ...Mu!

Bianca: Huh? Who are you?! What are you doing?

??? (m): Are you talking about us? We're Team Plasma. We battle day and night to liberate Pokémon from foolish humans!

Team Plasma (f): What are we doing? The Pokémon Munna and Musharna emit a mysterious vapor called Dream Mist, which shows people's dreams. We're going to use that to make people want to release their Pokémon... We'll show them dreams to manipulate their hearts.

Male grunt runs into Munna, kicking it.

Munna: Mu... Naa...

Team Plasma (m): Come on! Spit out that Dream Mist!

Bianca: You're kicking a Pokémon to make it give off Dream Mist? That's mean! Why? You're Trainers too, right?

Team Plasma (f): That's right. We're Pokémon Trainers too, but we're fighting for a different reason. Unlike you two, we're fighting for the freedom of Pokémon!

Team Plasma (m): And setting Pokémon free means that we win Pokémon battles and take Pokémon by force! So, on that note, we are going to rescue your Pokémon from you!
[after defeat] Plasmaaaa! Ahh, our beautiful dream...

Bianca: Whaaat! Don't hurt [player]!

Team Plasma (f): Were you not taking them seriously because they're kids? Well, whatever, I'm next!
[after defeat] Plasmaaaa! This is a nightmare!

Team Plasma (m): ...I can't believe we lost! But we have to obtain the Dream Mist! [walks up to Munna again and runs into it again] Come on! Make with the Dream Mist!

Bianca: Knock it off!

[a flash of light. Ghetsis appears. A ! appears over the female grunt]

Ghetsis: What are you two doing goofing off? [second Ghetsis appears] We, Team Plasma, shall separate Pokémon from foolish people! [both Ghetsis unite into one] If you cannot fulfill your duties...

Team Plasma (f): T-this isn't... Ghetsis when he is gathering followers... Or Ghetsis when he is trying to control people by tricking them with speeches!

Team Plasma (m): Yeah... This is Ghetsis when a plan has failed, and he is about to issue punishment...

Team Plasma (f): At any rate, let's hurry and say we're sorry so he forgives us! [they both run off]

???: [Musharna appears] Shaaar!

Bianca: [turns to you] ...What was that just now? That person called Ghetsis appeared all over the place, and it wasn't real, right?! ...Could it have been a dream?

[turns to Musharna] And that Pokémon...

Fennel: [offscreen] Oh! [walks onscreen] I couldn't wait, so I came over! ...Is that Musharna?!

Musharna: Musha?

Munna: Munii! [they leave, leaving behind an item]

Fennel: Did something happen?

Bianca: Oh, Fennel. Well, you see, Munna was here... But Team Plasma and Munna... And Musharna came... And it showed us something like a dream? And then, Team Plasma...

Fennel: I think I followed that... See, Musharna evolves from Munna. So, seeing Munna in trouble, it used its power--making dreams into reality--to save Munna. Which means...wait a second! [walks up to item] Is this Dream Mist?! With this, I can complete my research! You two come to my house later, OK?

Bianca: Phew. How random was that? [player], why don't you go to Fennel's house? Me? Well, I'm going to go look for the Pokémon we saw just now.

Route 3

???: Out of the way! [two male Plasma grunts run past]

Cheren: What was that about?

Bianca? Why are you running?

Bianca: Hey! Where were those people headed?

Cheren: That way, but...

Why are you running now?

Bianca: Oh, seriously! They run so fast!

Little Girl: Miss... Oh... My Pokémon?

Bianca: It'll be OK. It'll be OK. Don't cry.

Cheren: Bianca, really, why were you running?

Bianca: You have to hear this! Those people stole this girl's Pokémon!

Cheren: You should have spoken up sooner!

[player], we're going to get that Pokémon back. Bianca! Please stay by the girl's side.

Bianca: Please, [player]. Team Plasma took that Pokémon. Get it back!

Little Girl: Oh, why do they take people's Pokémon?

Cheren: They ran inside here! [player], your Pokémon's HP is fine, and you're ready to go, right?

Then let's go.

I could never forgive myself if we were to lose to the kinds of thugs who would take people's Pokémon! I'll wait here. Hurry and get ready!

Wellspring Cave

Cheren: [player]! This bothersome bunch doesn't really listen to reason.

Team Plasma (m): That child cannot use a Pokémon to its full potential. Doesn't that make the Pokémon sad? It's the same thing for all your Pokémon, so hand them over to us now! Better yet... We'll just take them!
[after defeat] Whoa, whoa, come on now! I'm shocked to lose against a little kid!

Team Plasma: Wha...? How could we lose when we have right on our side?!

Cheren: Not bad, [player]. OK, go return the Pokémon to that girl.

[offscreen grunts] You don't need to return it! [two more male grunts appear]

Team Plasma 3 (m): How troublesome. Not only do you fail to understand, but you actually got in our way, to boot.

Team Plasma 4 (m): There's two of you and two of us. We'll show you our combined power and teach you that we are right!

Cheren: So, there were more of them... Still, why are Pokémon robbers acting so self-righteous?

[player]! We've been friends our whole lives. We've got each other's back when it counts. Let's show them how it's done!

Team Plasma 3 (m): [after defeat] Plasmaaaa! ...What? Did we lose?

Team Plasma 4 (m): [after defeat] I cannot believe that Team Plasma lost to such kids!

Team Plasma 3/4: In order to liberate Pokémon from foolish people, we will take their Pokémon!

Cheren: Whatever... What a waste of time. Come on, what reason could possibly justify stealing Pokémon from people?

Team Plasma 3/4: Pokémon Trainers like you are making Pokémon suffer...

Cheren: What do you mean, Trainers are making Pokémon suffer? I don't get that at all!

Team Plasma: We'll give you back the Pokémon... But be aware of how this Pokémon suffers from being used by people. . Someday, open your eyes to your own complicity. [all disappear]

Cheren: Trainers bring out their Pokémon's strength. Pokémon believe in their Trainers and respond to that. I don't understand what about that makes Pokémon suffer!

OK, [player], I'll return the Pokémon.

Route 3

Bianca: [player], thank you so much! The two of you got her Pokémon back! I'm lucky to have friends like you two!

Little Girl: Thank you, mister/miss! Please take these as a thank-you present.

Bianca: Ooh! Those are Heal Balls! They completely heal the captured Pokémon on the spot! How sweet of you! I'm going to see this girl on her way, so see you later, [player]. Bye-bye!

Pinwheel Forest

Before getting Lenora's badge, a row of Plasma grunts prevents your progress.

Team Plasma (m): In order to eliminate the old-fashioned ways of looking at things...

Team Plasma (m): We will steal Pokémon! You'll never play together again!

Team Plasma (f): If their Pokémon are liberated, Trainers will no longer be Trainers!

Team Plasma (m): We are in the right!

Team Plasma (m): Everyone else is wrong!

Team Plasma (f): If you don't think the same way we think, we'll use all our power to eliminate you!

Nacrene City

[as you enter the gym, N appears]

N: I...want to see things no one can see. The ideals/truths of Pokémon inside Poké Balls. The truths/ideals of how Trainers should be. And a future where Pokémon have become perfect... Do you feel the same?


[if yes] That so? I think my friends and I should test you to see if you can see this future, too.


[if no] Huh. I expected more from you. Now pay attention. My friends and I will test you to see if you can see this future, too.
[after defeat] I cannot see the future yet... The world is still to be determined... [after battle] Right now, my friends aren't strong enough to save all Pokémon. Maybe I can't solve the equation that will change the world. So, I need power... Power enough to make anyone agree with me. [walks off] Now I know what power I need. Reshiram/Zekrom! The legendary Pokémon that, along with the hero, created the Unova region. It's my turn to become that hero--and you and I will be friends!

Gym/Museum

Hawes: Welcome! I'm Hawes, the assistant director. Since you were kind enough to visit, I'll give you a tour of the museum. This skeleton is of a Dragon-type Pokémon. There's a theory that it had an accident while it was flying around the world, and so it became a Fossil. This rock is amazing! It's a meteorite! It contains some kind of energy from space. Oh, this? It's an ordinary old stone. It was found near the desert, but other than the fact that it's old, it doesn't seem to have any value... We only display it because it's rather pretty to look at. The Pokémon Gym is just beyond here. At the end of the Gym, a very strong and kind Gym Leader is waiting. By the way, the Gym Leader Lenora happens to be my wife!

Hawes: Dear! Come quickly! Team Plasma is threatening to steal some bones!

Lenora: What? What's going on?! [player]! You come, too!

Gym Guide: Did you hear it? Strange people came charging through the museum... Oh! The Gym Badge!! Congratulations! So, the museum! Oh, no. What shall we do?!

Girl: Those thugs sure were bold... It's almost as if they believe they are doing the right thing.

Lenora: Now, you wait! Enough fooling around!

Team Plasma: So you've come, Gym Leader. We, Team Plasma, claim this museum's Dragon Skull in the name of Pokémon liberation!

Team Plasma: To show you we're serious, we'll steal it right before your eyes!

Team Plasma: Well, then, here's our smoke screen!

Plasmaaaa!

Plasmaaaa!

Lenora: What's going on? [runs off]

Hawes: Oh! Oh! We have to go after them!

Hawes: Lenora loves that skull...

Bald man: What in the world could Team Plasma be thinking?!

Man: My oh my oh my!

Receptionist: What do they plan to accomplish by stealing the Dragon Skull?

Receptionist 2: Those robbers... What in the world is Team Plasma?

Receptionist 3: I-I'm sorry. I'm afraid you'll have to come back later.

Outside

???: Good day, Lenora. Find any good Fossils lately?

Lenora: This is a surprise visit! Are you suffering from artist's block again?

[player]! This is Burgh. He may not look like it, but he's Castelia City's Gym Leader!

Burgh: ...Eh? Just looking for a change of pace. Seems hectic or something around here. What's up?

Lenora: What's up?! Someone just walked away with an exhibit, that's what's up!

Bianca: [walks up] Oh, hi, [player]! What's everybody doing here?

Cheren: [walks up] [player], is there some kind of problem?

Lenora: And these two are...? Your friends? ... ... Bianca and Cheren... Oh, I see. They're Trainers. OK, then. Let's split up and search. I'll head this way.

Everyone! Cheren and Bianca, I want you to stay here at the museum.

Burgh and [player], you two search Pinwheel Forest! Got it? Burgh, you show the way! I'm counting on you, everyone!

Burgh: Uh-huh. You are... [player], is it? Are you raring to round up our robbers?

Bianca: [1] Oh! Oh, [player]! Take this with you! Fennel gave me this Dowsing Machine to give you.

Now, what did she tell me? Um... You can use the Dowsing Machine to find places where items are hidden. So you can find stuff you can't even see!

Cheren: For now, all we need to do is protect the museum, right? [goes into museum]

Bianca: Hey, wait for me! [goes into museum]

Lenora: It doesn't look like there are any members of Team Plasma over here... I think I'd better stay here, though. Please head to Pinwheel Forest and search very carefully!

Museum

Bianca: I won't forgive those thieves!

Cheren: So I can't battle the Gym Leader because of Team Plasma, huh... What a bother.

Pinwheel Forest

Burgh: [path to Pinwheel Forest interior] This leads to Pinwheel Forest. If they manage to scuttle off into the forest, we might have trouble. [walks off]

Burgh: Well, you see... There are two ways out of Pinwheel Forest-- the road that goes straight and the path that winds through the woods. I will take the straight road after them! If they're not there, I'll block the exit. Would you please take the other way and check whether Team Plasma is hiding in there somewhere? You'll run into a lot of Trainers, but it's basically a single path, so I'm sure you won't get lost. Come on! Let's do this for Lenora's sake!

Burgh: Mm-hmm? Team Plasma hasn't come in this direction... The forest's bug Pokémon are quiet, too.

Team Plasma (m): You stubborn brat! When I'm through with you, you won't be able to chase us anymore!
[after defeat] Come on! You're just a kid--a kid on an ego trip!
[after battle] Team Plasma: Too bad! I haven't got anything! If you want to get it back, you're just gonna have to look for my associates!

Team Plasma (f): My, my. Could you be looking for something?
[after defeat] My hunch is you're sabotaging us because you're flat-out jealous of our cool outfits.
[after battle] Sorry! I'm empty handed. Do I look like the kind of girl to carry a heavy load? Better try somewhere else!

Team Plasma (m): So you made it this far! I'll hold you here so my friends can get away!
[after defeat] Our rules and your rules are different!
[after battle] Yep! I'm here to buy time! And if you don't step lively, we're going to get away!

Team Plasma (m): A pursuer? Uh, ha ha. A kid like you-- beat some of us?! That can't be helped, but... I'll take you on now!
[after defeat] Plasmaaaa! If this keeps up, we won't save the Pokémon!
[after battle] Fine. Take your stupid skull! [You obtained the dragon skull] [steps back] So the dream our king had-- the dream we had--won't come true...

Gorm: [walks up from behind you, pushing you aside to face the grunt] How are you holding up, fellow subject of our king?

Team Plasma: Gorm of the Seven Sages! I'm mortified that this skull, which we went to so much trouble to obtain, was stolen from us so easily.

Gorm: It's not important. We can afford to abandon the Dragon Skull. According to the results of our research, this is not the legendary Pokémon for which Team Plasma is looking. It is completely unrelated.

But we will not allow anyone to disrupt our plans and get away with it. We will fix it so you never interfere with us again.

Burgh: [walks up next to you] Oh, sweet! The bug Pokémon were getting all worked up, so here I come, and what do I spy with my little eye? This important-looking guy! Are you here to help your friends, whom I defeated?

Lenora: [walks up next to you] [player]! Burgh! The others didn't have anything... And who are you supposed to be? Is this guy the big boss?

Gorm: I am one of the Seven Sages of Team Plasma. Ghetsis, another of the Seven Sages, will liberate Pokémon with words alone! The remainder of the Seven Sages have ordered their compatriots to take Pokémon with full force! But the odds are a little against us now. To you, the Bug Pokémon user Burgh and the Normal Pokémon user Lenora, I say... Know your enemies, know yourself, and you need not fear the result of a hundred battles... This time, we shall retreat quietly. To secure the liberation of Pokémon, we will steal Pokémon from Trainers! Even though you are Gym Leaders, we will not tolerate any further obstruction from you. In any case, we will settle this someday. I hope you are looking forward to that time as much as I... [screen fades to black and they disappear]

Lenora: They're a speedy bunch. What are you planning to do, Burgh? Are you going to chase them?

Burgh: Hmmm... We got back the stolen skull, and if we corner them, there's no telling what they might do. I think I'll be heading back, Lenora...

Well, now. Well... I'll be waiting for your challenge at Castelia City's Pokémon Gym. Yes, indeed. I'm certainly looking forward to it!

Lenora: [player]! You're holding the Dragon Skull you worked so hard to get back, right?

[player] gave the \xf000ĉ\x0001\x0001 to Lenora!

Lenora: [player], thank you so much. With a kind Trainer like you taking care of them, the Pokémon with you must be happy. Here is a token of my gratitude. Please use it carefully!

Lenora: This is a Moon Stone! Some Pokémon evolve when you use this item on them. Now, I must take the Dragon Skull back to the museum! See you! Take care of yourself!

Castelia City

Old Man: That black boat... What could it be?

Burgh: Ah hah! You're the one who fought Team Plasma in Pinwheel Forest... If I remember, your name is... [player]! Come to challenge the Gym, I suppose? Aww. Sorry, but could you wait a bit? I was informed that Team Plasma has shown up! In fact... Come with me! I'm going to the dock at Prime Pier! [he walks off]

Gym Guide: The Gym Leader said he was going to Prime Pier and left for a little bit. You're welcome to go track him down.

Burgh: Come on! This way!

Burgh: Team Plasma... They took this young lady's Pokémon.

Bianca: [player], is there anything we can do? My Munna... Team Plasma took it...

???: I heard this lady's scream and ran after the thief as fast as I could. But this city is so big and so crowded... I'm afraid I lost them.

Burgh: Iris... You did everything you could.

Iris: [hops] But that's so bad! Taking people's Pokémon is really bad! 'Cause it's really nice when people and Pokémon are together! They each have something the other doesn't, and they help each other!

Bianca: Iris...

Burgh: Agreed! No fear--we will get that Pokémon back.

Right, [player]?

Having said that, finding a person or a Pokémon here in Castelia City will be like finding a needle in a haystack.

Team Plasma: [strolls into dock, stops, !] I spy a Gym Leader?! Last time went so well, I thought I'd grab another Pokémon... Rethinking... I need to get out of here!

Burgh: [player], let's go! Iris! You stay by that young lady's side.

Iris: I'm gonna be Bianca's bodyguard. So you go after those bad guys, OK?

Bianca: Oh, Munna, I can't believe it. Here I am, a Trainer, and I can't even protect my own Pokémon... I'm sorry...

Burgh: That way! M'hm. There, heading toward the Gym?!

Burgh: This is definitely the place.

Team Plasma (m): No one's here! Not a soul! No other Team Plasma members, nor any of the Seven Sages, are inside. ...If you think I'm lying, why don't we have a little battle and find out?
[if no] Don't scare me like that. Come on!

Think about how a Pokémon feels when it's being used by a pathetic Trainer! What's your problem with taking people's Pokémon?!

Team Plasma: [if yes] I...had a thought! I'll take care of this weak-looking runt, so you can show off by handling that tough-looking guy over there!

Burgh: Oh, please! [player], I'll leave that one to you!

Burgh: Looks like our only option is to battle them and go on in.

Team Plasma: [on defeat] Come on! Seriously?! All I did was take away people's Pokémon.
[after battle] This is bad... Badbadbadbadbadbadbad! Bad for Team Plasma! Or Plasbad, for short! It's in my best interest to go report to the Seven Sages right now!

Iris: Phew, we got lost. Even with directions from the Xtransceiver, I couldn't figure it out!

Burgh: Team Plasma is inside. The stolen Pokémon may be in there as well. OK, I'm going in!

Iris: OK! This time, I'll join the fight! Come on, Bianca. You, too!

Bianca: W-wait! [player]! You come, too!

Ghetsis: My word, if it isn't the Gym Leader, Burgh.

Burgh: So, what would you say is the guiding principle of Team Plasma, anyway? “Take what you want from people"?

Bronius: I thought it would be amusing to prepare a hideout right in front of a Pokémon Gym, but we were detected more quickly than I imagined.

Ghetsis: Indeed... No matter. We already have an exceptional base of operations. Is everyone familiar with the legend of the founding of the Unova region?

Iris: I am! It's the white/black Dragon-type Pokémon, right?

Ghetsis: The truth is this... The white/black dragon appeared before a hero who sought the true/ideal way to knit together a world full of many warring people. This white/black Dragon-type Pokémon shared its knowledge--and bared its fangs at those who stood against it. Together, the power of this Pokémon and the hero brought unity to the hearts of everyone in the land, and that is how Unova was created. We shall bring back the hero and that Pokémon to Unova once again! If we can win people's hearts and minds, we can easily create the world that I--I mean, Team Plasma--desires!

Burgh: Here in Castelia, we have a lot of different kinds of people. Everyone's ways of thinking and lifestyles are very different. Honestly, there's something about what you're saying I don't quite understand.

[Bronius turns to Ghetsis] Yes?

[Sage on the right turns to Ghetsis] What is it?

Burgh: One thing we all have in common is that we all care a lot about Pokémon. Even people meeting for the first time can talk about Pokémon. Talk or battle or trade...

Remember your speech at Accumula Town? You were responsible for leading me to rethink my relationship with Pokémon. For that, I thank you. At that time, I made a promise... I swore to myself that I would dedicate myself to Pokémon even more strongly! What you guys are doing... Aren't you going to strengthen the bond between people and Pokémon even more?

Ghetsis: Myah-ha-ha-ha! You are quite hard to figure out--a little more intelligent than I'd expected. I am fond of intelligent people, you see. You'll enjoy hearing about this... From every corner of the world, I have gathered knowledgeable people for our king's benefit. You could call them the Seven Sages. Very well! We will submit to your opinion and be on our way.

That girl over there... Return her Pokémon!

[Female grunt produces a Munna]

Bianca: Th-thank you! Munny, I'm so glad to see you again!

Iris: Bianca! Why are you thanking them? They take people's precious Pokémon!

Bianca: It's just... I'm...I'm so happy that my Munna is safe.

Ghetsis: The friendship between Pokémon and people can be very touching. But, in order to liberate Pokémon from foolish people, we will revive the legend of Unova--and win the hearts and minds of everyone. Farewell... [fade to black - they disappear, leaving behind a Smoke Ball]

Iris: What are you doing? Why are you letting them get away?!

Burgh: Gah! What do we do if anything's happened to the other stolen Pokémon?

Bianca: It's OK. Thank you, Iris! No one was hurt. More than anything, I got my darling Pokémon back again!

Iris: OK, if you're happy...

Burgh: What is everyone planning to do now?

Bianca: Oh, it would be sensational to look around Castelia City, but...

Iris: Don't worry! I'll keep on being your bodyguard!

Bianca: Iris...

Burgh: Uh-hm. That's great! Iris is a dazzling Pokémon Trainer, but maybe not at home in the big city yet. So, a little give-and-take, hm! People and Pokémon need to help each other out!

Iris: Also, thanks for looking for the Pokémon! Here, this is for you!

Iris: See you! [pushes Bianca out as she leaves]

Bianca: [as she is being pushed out] Wha... Waaait!

Burgh: Well, then, [player]. I'll be waiting in the Gym.

Nimbasa City

Team Plasma 1 (m): Gramps! We know you run the Day Care! How do we know? Because we're Team Plasma!

Team Plasma 2 (m): We are taking Pokémon away from people. Since you work at the Day Care, we figure you must have a lot of Pokémon! Hand 'em over!

Day-Care Man: What kind of nonsense is this?! [! walks to you] Oh! A strong-looking Trainer! Please help me!

Team Plasma 2: If you're going to get in our way, we'll take your Pokémon, too!
[on defeat] Plasmaaaa! Wahhhhh!
[after battle, steps back] !!

Team Plasma 1: This went downhill fast! So I think... We'd better... Ruuuun! Let's hide out at the amusement park!

Day-Care Man: Thank you so much! Please take this as a token of my gratitude. It's a brand-new Bike. I'd always planned on riding around Nimbasa City... But I never ended up riding it. Day-Care Man: I have a Day Care on Route 3! If you have any Pokémon you want me to raise, please drop them off! I just came to sightsee, but I got in a lot of trouble!

Amusement Park

N: You're looking for Team Plasma, right? They ran into the amusement park. Come with me. [ walks to ferris wheel ] They're not here. Let's ride the Ferris wheel and see if we can spot them. I love Ferris wheels. The circular motion... The mechanics... They're like collections of elegant formulas. [on the Ferris Wheel] First, I must tell you... I am the king of Team Plasma. Ghetsis asked me to work with him to save the Pokémon. I wonder how many Pokémon exist in this world...

Team Plasma 1 (m): My lord N!

Team Plasma 2 (m): You're safe, sire!

N: There's no problem. You're part of the people we brought in to help us save the Pokémon. So, you're under my protection, as well. Go, quickly, and let my battle cover your retreat. ...Now then, [player], do you follow my logic?
[if yes] If true, your words please me. Ah. Then... The future I envision... Perhaps I can't beat you here and now, but I'll battle you to buy time for these members of Team Plasma to get away!
[if no] So that's how it is... That's unfortunate. Ah. Then... The future I envision... Perhaps I can't beat you here and now, but I'll battle you anyway to buy time for these members of Team Plasma to flee.
[last Pokemon] Even if I lose, is it different from the future I saw?
[on defeat] The result was the same... But you... Who are you?
[after battle] [grunts have left] You're quite strong. But I have a future that I must change. And, for that future...
[portrait] I'll defeat the Champion and become unbeatable, unlike any other! I'll make all Trainers free their Pokémon! Just try and stop me! If you want to be together with Pokémon, your only hope is to collect the Badges from each area and head for the Pokémon League! Try and stop me there, if you dare!
[back to normal, steps back] If your conviction is not strong enough, you will never be able to defeat me. [walks away]

Driftveil City

Clay: Hrmph! So yer the Trainers Elesa was talkin' about, huh. I'm Clay. I'm the Gym Leader 'round these parts. Don't be expectin' no welcome, now. 'Cause when we lowered that bridge, the Team Plasma guys we'd caught done escaped in all the ruckus!

Cheren: What a bother. We're grateful that you lowered the bridge, but how is it our fault that they escaped?

Clay: Ya can say whatever ya want. But what's important is y'all showed up, and then Team Plasma escaped. Maybe it's a little heavy-handed, but you oughtta start lookin' for Team Plasma, too. Yer both talented Trainers, aren't ya? Tell ya what... If ya find Team Plasma, I'll let ya challenge my Gym! Life's all about give and take!

Cheren: Well, I suppose that's fair. But really, we would have looked for Team Plasma even if he hadn't asked. I can get stronger while beating that bothersome bunch... [player]! I'll go on ahead.

Guy: Those Team Plasma meanies forced me to battle them. And when I lost, they stole my Pokémon!

Cold Storage

Worker: The reason why Clay is having you look for Team Plasma is 'cause he is testing your abilities.

Cheren: [player]... Do you think Team Plasma could be in there? I don't like cold places, but we have to check. What a bother.
Cheren: All right, [player]. Let's get this over with.

Cheren: Well... Still. Is there anything more important than strength for Trainers, like the Champion said? Oh, I'll never understand just by thinking about it. What a bother. Let's hurry up and check the inside.

Cheren: Oh... Is someone in there?
[if yes] Shall we go, then?
[if no] But the only place in the Cold Storage we haven't searched is here, right?
Cheren: What's wrong? Aren't you going to check the inside?

Zinzolin: All of you--huddle around me! I can't take this cold...

Cheren: Whatever. I can't believe you were really hiding. It's a bother, but if you're cold, shall I show you outside?

Zinzolin: Pokémon are our king's friends. While we're taking care of them, we can't let any harm come to them here. Everyone, drive these intruders away!

Team Plasma: Understood, Zinzolin of the Seven Sages! Put 'em up, 'cause here we come!

Cheren: [player]! Let's each take care of one side!

Cheren: [player], you take care of those guys over there!

Team Plasma (m): Um. Running into the Cold Storage, thinking it was a regular container... How cold life can be...

Team Plasma (m): Me? Losing to a Trainer like this?!

Team Plasma (f): Achoo! Why did I end up here when I'm allergic to the cold!

Team Plasma (m): I'm one of the tougher members of Team Plasma here!
[on defeat] If you take something away, I will take it back... Remember that!
[after battle] S-s-so cold... How can I win when I'm shivering so hard?

Unclear where this shows up, but it's listed in the Cold Storage dialogue.
Team Plasma: How am I supposed to win when I'm shaking 'cause of the cold?

Team Plasma (f): For this group, I'm pretty strong. I hope you know that!
[on defeat] Great plans are always interrupted.
[after battle] In the middle of the night, we gathered all the Pokémon we stole in front of the container, so we could transport them all at the same time. Then Clay, that old guy, found us. We had been captured!

Team Plasma (m): In this group, I'm fairly strong, and that's a fact!
[on defeat] Long live Team Plasma!
[after battle] The Pokémon that work with people may look like they're having fun, but the truth is they're suffering. There's no doubt about it!

Team Plasma (f): In my own way, I'm a strong part of this Team Plasma group!
[on defeat] Have you learned your lesson now? ...I'm such a sore loser.
[after battle] Hmm-mmm... I wonder why... I'm getting sleepy for some reason.

Clay: [walks in with workers] Well, I'll be! Hidin' in a chilly old place like this... [turns to workers] You guys take these Pokémon robbers!

Worker: Roger!

Worker: Come on!

Plasma Grunt: Eek!

Plasma Grunt: Ugh!

Clay: You guys ain't so bad! Yup, a promise is a promise. Come on an' challenge my Gym!

Cheren: Whatever... Team Plasma's ideal... Separating people and Pokémon... It's exactly the same as not having Pokémon in this world at all. That bunch is a waste of oxygen. [player]... It's cold, so I'm getting out of here.

Outside the Gym

Ghetsis: Clay. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Ghetsis, of Team Plasma. I've come to pick up my associates who are in your care.

Clay: I don't need no thanks, now. Yer buddies were tryin' to steal some folks' Pokémon.

Ghetsis: What's this? It seems as if there has been some misunderstanding. We only free Pokémon from wicked people.

Clay: Well, that sounds real nice, if it's true. I may not talk purty, but at least I'm an honest man. You talk real nice, but what yer sayin' kinda sounds like lyin'. So tell me plain, what are ya tryin' to say?

Ghetsis: Team Plasma also has an interest in Driftveil City. And we have many, many more members besides those who are here...

Clay: ...Well, I can't tell if yer lyin' or not, but I reckon you've won this without a fight. Hrrmph. Fine. Take 'em and git!

Ghetsis: A decision worthy of a businessman called the Miner King. Your grasp of the situation is outstanding. Well then, we will be taking our colleagues off your hands...

Zinzolin: Ghetsis... Thank you very much...

Ghetsis: Don't worry, my fellow servant of the king... We are two of the Seven Sages, are we not? Well then, everyone, I expect that we will meet again somewhere. [fade to black, they disappear]

Clay: Sorry to let Team Plasma go after you tracked 'em down, fellas. Say, why don't we cheer ourselves up with a Pokémon battle? Don't keep me waitin'!

Cheren: Well, we avoided a fight in the middle of the city, anyway. Still, I can't help but think Ghetsis isn't just an ordinary person. I'm off to go make my Pokémon stronger. I really don't want to lose to that Clay guy. Actually, I'm going to win my Gym Badge in a flawless victory!

Chargestone Cave

[two Shadow Triad figures appear in Chargestone cave around you]

... ...Come.

...My lord N, we brought the one you wanted. [they both disappear]

N: Ah, yes. That was the Shadow Triad, just now. Ghetsis enlisted them in Team Plasma. Apparently, they were the ones who prepared the Galvantula nest at the cave entrance. [turns to rock] Chargestone Cave... I like this place. Formulas express electricity and its connection to Pokémon... If people did not exist, this would be an ideal place. You have been chosen, you know. Does it surprise you I said that?
[if yes] Of course. Such news should be a surprise.


[if no] Hmph. If you don't understand what that means, it's not likely to surprise you.
I told Ghetsis about you and your friends. After I did, he apparently used the Shadow Triad to find out about you. Cheren is pursuing the ideal of strength. Poor Bianca has faced the sad truth that not everyone can become stronger. And you are not swayed either way-- more of a neutral presence. Which is apparently a good thing. Team Plasma will be waiting for you ahead. Ghetsis wants to see what kind of Pokémon Trainer you really are.

Shadow Triad member: ... ...Come. [leads you across the stairs] ... There are stairs going down ahead. Team Plasma is waiting for you there.

Team Plasma (m): You... You came here because somebody manipulated you. If you can win against me, I will tell you the secret!
[on defeat] Argh! I can't believe I lost...
[after battle] Ghetsis of the Seven Sages supports our king, and Ghetsis has three subordinates... They are the Shadow Triad!

Team Plasma (m): If I win against you, release your Pokémon!
[on defeat] Plasmaaaa! I'm mortified.
[after battle] I don't understand... Your Pokémon seem to be happy next to you.

Team Plasma (f): Pokémon living in this Chargestone Cave are so beautiful. Because they are free from people.
[on defeat] Oh, my! No, no. Plasmaaaa!
[after battle] It's bad for ordinary Trainers like you to use Pokémon. It's good for us members of Team Plasma to use Pokémon!

Team Plasma (f): You... You are the Trainer that my lord N is worried about!
[on defeat] You may have beaten me, but you're still no better than other Trainers around here.
[after battle] My lord N grew up with Pokémon... He thinks about Pokémon more than anybody else!

Team Plasma (m): As a proud member of Team Plasma, I will gladly battle with you.
[on defeat] As a proud member of... Team Plasma...
[after battle] What do you fight for? No, what do you live for?

Team Plasma (f): The hope of Team Plasma! Well, it has nothing to do with you.
[on defeat] Hey! What was that? You're too strong! Ugh!
[after battle] The hope of Team Plasma! We know our king will lead us. He will free the Pokémon! You! Release your Pokémon and stop being a Trainer!

Team Plasma (m): OK, Trainer, you use Pokémon! Show me your strength!
[on defeat] ...I see. You're very good at using Pokémon.
[after battle] Because they use Pokémon, people hold competitions to sort out the strong from the weak... Is this fair? Is this right? Are Pokémon just the Trainers' tools?

N: Many different values mix together, and the world becomes gray... That is unforgivable! I will separate Pokémon and people, and black and white will be clearly distinct! Only then will Pokémon become perfect beings! Yes, that is my dream! That is the dream I must fulfill! [player], do you have a dream of your own?
[if yes] You have a dream... That's wonderful. I'll learn just what kind of dream you have--in battle!
[if no] As if a person without a dream could ever understand me! Eh... I guess... I have to crush your will here!
[during battle] Do you believe that Pokémon battles help us understand one another?
[during battle] I will show you that my love for my friends permeates every cell of my body. Behold!
[on defeat] My friends getting hurt... That's what a Pokémon battle is.
[after battle] Tsk! Why? Is it impossible for me to win while feeling bad about being a Trainer? As if I could pursue the truth/my ideals with something as meaningless as a battle! As if that could make me worthy to become friends with the legendary Pokémon!

Bianca: [player]! [walks onscreen] Just a little further to Mistralton City!

Professor Juniper: [walks onscreen] Bianca, you have good ears. I can't believe you heard [player]'s voice from that far away. [player], who is this Trainer?

N: Professor Juniper, what are you thinking? You appear to have no qualms about the relationship between Pokémon and people. You put Pokémon into categories using arbitrary rules and think you can understand them like that... The very idea of a Pokédex revolts me. What do you have to say for yourself?

Professor Juniper: Oh, my. Looks like you're not my biggest fan. Your opinion is understandable. It happens to be different from mine, which is equally understandable. How about if all people get to decide for themselves how to relate to Pokémon?

N: You're saying I should just allow people to think whatever they want and treat Pokémon however they want, no matter whether the Pokémon suffer? I refuse to tolerate the existence of a world like that! [exits cave]

Professor Juniper: Well, I didn't expect him to change his mind right away. But I hope he'll spend a little time trying to understand how others feel.

Now, then... I think I'll go collect a little more data. For Pokémon and people to get along better, we need to take steps to learn more about them! [walks off]

Bianca: Umm, [player]! I'm gonna go with Professor Juniper now 'cause I'm her bodyguard!

Mistralton City

Woman: I hear many people have had their Pokémon stolen by Team Plasma...

Gym

Skyla: My present to you is Acrobatics. If the user doesn't have a held item, its power doubles. It's a pretty technical move. Be sure to compensate for the lack of a held item! By the way, when I flew over Twist Mountain on the way to Icirrus City... Team Plasma--is that the name? Anyway, they were heading for the city. What kind of people are they? Icirrus City, where you'll find the next Gym, is past Route 7, just after you cross Twist Mountain. It's a hop, skip, and a jump when flying, but it's a really challenging walk. Heads up! Make sure you're ready for it!

Outside

N: They may say it is for understanding one another better, but what Trainers really use battles for is to compete... And they hurt each other's Pokémon! Am I the only one who finds this terribly painful? Whatever... I'm going to talk to your Pokémon. I've been living with Pokémon since I was born, so it's easier for me to talk with them than with people. ...Because Pokémon never tell lies.
Hey, [Pokemon]. Would you tell me what kind of Trainer \xf000Ā\x0001\x0001 is?
OK, OK, got it. So \xf000Ā\x0001\x0001 was born in Nuvema Town, lives with Mom, and was given the Pokédex to start off a journey to see the world.
Still, this [Pokemon] trusts you for some reason. That's good! If every person and Pokémon cared about one another like you two do, I could watch over the future of people and Pokémon without having to liberate Pokémon from people who just use them.
[steps back] Ghetsis is using Team Plasma to search for some special stones-- the Light Stone and the Dark Stone...
These stones hold the essence of two legendary Pokémon. It is said that when they lost their physical form, they fell into a slumber and were transformed. Now, they wait for the hero's arrival... I shall resurrect a legendary Dragon-type Pokémon from one of these stones, and become its friend. That will show the world that
I am the new hero. Everyone will follow what I say! [looks away, shakes head] My vision is to change the world without using force. Trying to change the world by force will just make others resist. If people resist, the ones that will be hurt are the innocent Pokémon used by foolish Trainers. You understand. Pokémon are not just tools for people to use! [turns to you] As a result... Pokémon and Trainers who care about one another, like you and your Pokémon, will be separated. And that does break my heart a little. [walks away]

Twist Mountain

Cheren: Oh... [player]!

Clay: What a surprise. Seein' ya here while I was inspectin' Twist Mountain. Th' two of ya seem a bit more rugged than the last time I saw ya. A li'l bit, anyway...

Cheren: Is that so.

Clay: By th' by... You folks seen that Team Plasma crowd lately? After all the trouble, we Gym Leaders met up and had a chat. But we've got no clue where they are. It's like they're hidin' under a rock. Well, not much to do but wait for 'em to move. Anyhow, this's none o' yer concern. Squirts like the two of ya should just enjoy travelin' with yer Pokémon. Twist Mountain's a fine place to explore! You'll have some fun if you just leave this here path... Weeell... Better ya just see it yerself, 'stead o' listenin' to me yammer. Be seein' ya, sprouts! Feel free to train yerselves on my mountain fer as long's ya like.

Cheren: I thought he was going to get us involved in all that bother again, so I was bracing myself before I knew it. I'm going in first, but I'll be seeing you.

[later on, Cheren just defeated a Plasma grunt]

Team Plasma (m): Huh. Pretty strong... But you're only strong because you Trainers are controlling Pokémon!

Cheren: So if you want to set Pokémon free... If that's what you want, you should start with your own. But taking people's Pokémon by force is not right. That is not real strength!

Team Plasma 2 (m): [walks in] Hey, there you are! We found that thing we were looking for. We should head for the tower now!
[turns to Cheren] Get this! Team Plasma has obtained the power to change this world and end people's control over Pokémon.

Team Plasma: That's right! We must use force in order to right the wrongs of the world. Now, let's gather around our king. Our lord N! [fade to black, they disappear]

Cheren: Those guys... I don't know what they've found, but they go the extra mile to gain power and cause trouble. What a bothersome bunch... [turn to player] [player]... I'm going to stay here for a while. I want to think a little bit about what the Champion asked me... What do I want to do with my power after I get strong? And why do I want to be strong in the first place?

Icirrus City

Cedric: Hello, [player]! How is \xf000ā\x0001\x0001? Ah! This \xf000ā\x0001\x0001 has really taken a shine to you. I can tell you're paying a lot of attention to training \xf000ā\x0001\x0001. Careful not to be too strict! The Pokédex is important, but time spent having fun together is also important. Say, I just had a thought-- have you heard of Dragonspiral Tower?
[if yes] Really? Quite impressive.
[if no] Eh... I'm not surprised you haven't heard of it.
OK. Give this story a listen. Dragonspiral Tower is said to be the Unova region's oldest building. Stories say it's the place where legendary Pokémon came to life or where they remain in deep slumber. [looks north] I know it's just past Icirrus City, but that's all I know about it. That's all anyone knows, because no one has ever been inside. [turns to player] My daughter has wanted to investigate that tower for a long time. “What! There's something I don't know?!" That kind of feeling is pure adventure. And I'm not too old for some adventuring. Away I go to have a look at Dragonspiral Tower! Catch you later!

[after defeating Brycen]

Cheren: [player], I've been talking with Bianca, and I'm wondering... Since we left Nuvema Town, has something about me...changed? Thinking about what I want to do... Thinking about wxxhat I should do... It felt like there was nothing... Have I really become stronger? Or is it just my Pokémon that have? I don't know anymore!

Bianca: Hey, hey. Cheer up, Cheren... Isn't it nice to see everyone?! [player]! Know what? This time, I'll go to the Pokémon Fan Club. I'm really searching... for what I want to do and what I can do!

Brycen: [comes out from gym] Who are you?

Bianca: Who? Us? I'm Bianca, and this is Cheren...

Brycen: I know you are there! Why don't you show yourselves?

Shadow Triad 1: [Shadow triad appear]... Impressive, Gym Leader of Icirrus City. We, the Shadow Triad, are beings of the shadows...and not easily noticed.

Shadow Triad 2: Our mission was to speak only with [player], but so be it. Ghetsis has a message for you: come to Dragonspiral Tower.

Shadow Triad 3: It is there that our lord N waits for you. ...Now, our mission is complete.

Brycen: Dragonspiral Tower?! What's going on? Hey! Tell me... [triad disappear]

Brycen: Now, hang on. Young man, if you're here for a Gym challenge, hang on for a bit. I've got to head to Dragonspiral Tower!

Cheren: I'm going, too. Dragonspiral Tower is to the north of here, right? [Cheren and Brycen go north]

Bianca: Whoooooa! Whoa. Wh-what should I do? F-for now, I have to go to Dragonspiral Tower... OK! I'm heading north!

Dragonspiral Tower

Outside

Bianca: Hey, [player]!

Cedric: Oh, [player]! And you must be Bianca. I'm the other Professor Juniper. The Professor Juniper who gave you the Pokédex is my daughter.

Bianca: Nice to meet you, professor! Thanks to Professor Juniper, I got to go on a journey and start figuring out possibilities for my life. I'm very, very grateful to her!

Cedric: Is that right? Grand, grand. Actually, we should chat later. [player], Bianca, here's the situation. Some members of Team Plasma--quite a large group--broke through the tower wall and went inside. Brycen and that young man-- I believe his name is Cheren-- the two of them went after Team Plasma, but...

Bianca: Professor, what's the Dragonspiral Tower?

Cedric: Ha! I guess you would be curious. Well, I'll explain briefly. Dragonspiral Tower has stood tall since long before Unova was founded. On the top floor, the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon waits for a person seeking truth/pursuing ideals to appear... That's what is said. Are you going to go after Team Plasma like your friend did? It's admirable of you to join the fight against Team Plasma, but it's risky, too.

Bianca: Don't worry! [player] and Cheren are both really, really strong, and they've beaten Team Plasma before. But...I'm not all that strong, actually. I admit it. I'm not very strong, so I was thinking... It would be nice if, maybe, I could... Stay here and be your bodyguard?

Cedric: Why, thank you! That makes me feel much safer! Well, [player]! It's up to you! Climb the tower! This is all I can give you, but it might help you rest!

Cedric: Still... What could Team Plasma be after?

Bianca: [player]... Please don't do anything crazy.

At the bridge

Team Plasma (m): Earlier, the Gym Leader went up the tower. If you are lucky, you might witness a legend!

Inside

[tower shakes as you climb stairs] Is... Is something...going wild at the top of the tower?

Cheren: [after you enter the room] [player]! You can walk on the fallen columns, too. I'm going after Team Plasma!

[The next floor]

Brycen: [player]! We'll hold them here! You go on ahead!

Brycen: I'm fine, but there's no time!

Cheren: This is nothing! But there sure are a lot of them... Oh, what a complete

bother!

Cheren: Why do you make that extra push? What is the source of that strength?

Team Plasma (m): [facing Brycen] So this is the true strength of a Gym Leader!

Team Plasma (f): [facing Brycen] This strength... Could it be equal to the Seven Sages?

Team Plasma (m): [facing Brycen] No one! I won't let anyone get in our way!

Team Plasma (m): [facing Cheren] Why do you get in our way even though you don't understand our sublime goal?!

Team Plasma (f): [facing Cheren] So young, but so tough!

Team Plasma (m): Yeah, all right. If I have to lose, at least it's to the Gym Leader.

Team Plasma (f): Right now, our king is upstairs... There's nothing you can do!

Team Plasma (m): Brycen, Cheren... They are moving around being annoying.
[after defeat] I don't understand... I don't understand you guys...
[after battle] Why are you and the Gym Leaders against us? I just can't understand it at all.

Team Plasma (f): I will hurt anyone who disobeys Team Plasma!
[after defeat] Ouch, ouuuuch! My Pokémon got hurt!
[after battle] You, before you came here, how many Pokémon did you hurt?

Team Plasma (m): I'm sure you also thought “I am strong" and “I can win" and came here.
[after defeat] Huh... You thought right!
[after battle] If the king of Team Plasma rules the world, Trainers will disappear, and disputes will end!

Team Plasma (f): We exist to serve our lord N!
[after defeat] Ah! Our lord N!
[after battle] Because there are nights, the sun is beautiful. Because we exist, our king shines...

Team Plasma (m): Since coming to Dragonspiral Tower, my stress level has maxed out! The more hyper I am, the faster you'll go down!
[after defeat] Bahhh. I have lost my motivation.
[after battle] Still, this is a great tower. I feel not only its history but also its awe-inspiring power.

[climbing to a new floor, the entire tower shakes] It's shocking!!
It sounds like something is on a rampage at the top of the tower!

Giallo: It's finally time. Our lord N will become the hero! [! Turns to you] What?! Someone made it clear up here?! Now! Stop that Trainer! For our lord N!

Giallo: Everyone who isn't Team Plasma is an enemy! Use all your powers to take them out!

Team Plasma 1 (m): No one can interfere with Unova's new dawn!
[after defeat] The dawn of Unova has faded in the distance...
[after battle] Sheesh... Losing to a kid... But Team Plasma is more than one person!

Team Plasma 2 (m): Our dream is about to come true! No one will be able to stop us!
[after defeat] Don't stop us! I told you that we wouldn't stop.
[after battle] You may have stopped me, but my teammate will stop you here!

Team Plasma 3 (f): Here I come! Plasmaaaa!!
[after defeat] Even though I lost, I will still say: Plasmaaaa, go Plasmaaaa!
[after battle] Our king will create a new world.

Team Plasma 4 (m): Bring it on! Can you take on four in a row?
[after defeat] What? It looks like you can still fight!
[after battle] Team Plasma: I don't understand... Why do you keep trying so hard? W-well, we'll let you through for now!

Team Plasma 1 (m): Sheesh... Losing to a kid... But Team Plasma is more than one person!

Team Plasma 2 (m): So your Pokémon have gotten used to being your weapons...

Team Plasma 3 (f): Our king will create a new world.

Team Plasma 4 (m): I don't understand... Why do you keep trying so hard?

Giallo: The hero will open up the way to a new world! Which means you Trainers can all prepare to lose your Pokémon!

My Pokémon can take that! I'm sure! Well, probably...

Ummm... This is kinda bad, right?

Aww. I lost.

[Next level up, N awakens Reshiram/Zekrom]

N: What do you think, [player]? How do you like the beautiful/powerful form of the Pokémon who appears before and fights beside the hero that will lead the way to a new world? [turns to the Pokemon] Now, Reshiram/Zekrom and I will head to the Pokémon League and defeat the Champion! This will be the last of the Pokémon battles that hurt Pokémon so. A world for Pokémon alone... It's finally going to be a reality. [Pokemon flies away] If you want to stop me, you must become a hero as well! That's right! When Reshiram's/Zekrom's counterpart, Zekrom/Reshiram, recognizes you, we will finally be even, and then you can try to stop us! Well, what will you do? My prediction... If the future that I see is true, you will meet Zekrom/Reshiram. The Pokémon with you believe in you so strongly... Will you be the one who interferes with my formula for changing the world? If you want to protect the bonds between Pokémon and people, you must search for Zekrom/Reshiram! I'm sure it is waiting for you in the form of the Dark/Light Stone. [N is carried off by the Pokemon]

Cheren: [player], did you see what flew off just now?

Brycen: How could this happen?

Cheren: Why? That was that guy N, right? Why was he with the legendary Pokémon? He couldn't really be the hero, could he?! Also, did I hear him tell you to search for the other legendary Pokémon?

Brycen: Calm down! First, we go back! It's more important to decide what to do next than analyze what just happened.

Outside

Cedric: Astounding... I never would have imagined the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon would return now...

Cheren: That guy called N... Team Plasma's boss apparently reawakened the legendary Pokémon. He told [player] to look for the other legendary Pokémon, then flew away...

Bianca: Huh? There are two legendary Dragon-type Pokémon?

???: Yes! Yes, there are!

[all three trainers go ! and turn around as Alder appears]

Cedric: Why, if it isn't Alder! It's been a while! Have you been well?

Alder: No time for chitchat! That fearsome column of fire/those violent flashes of lightning that shot from the tower... That Pokémon has the power to destroy the world! If it's on Team Plasma's side, and Team Plasma tells everyone to release their Pokémon... No matter whether it comes from fear or admiration... The world can't help but change. It will become a world where we are separated from Pokémon...

Cedric: Right... Moreover, the boss of Team Plasma, N, who reawakened Reshiram/Zekrom, apparently said to look for the other Pokémon, Zekrom/Reshiram.

Alder: If I remember the myth, Reshiram's fiery breath/Zekrom's powerful electricity, along with the other Pokémon, devastated ancient Unova in an instant. Even knowing that, N is still wanting to awaken the other?!

Bianca: H-huh?! Isn't it dangerous to bring back a Pokémon that powerful?

Alder: Miss, you are a very kind person. Still, I don't know if other Pokémon will be able to stand up to it. Because, no matter what, it is a legendary being... I don't like the idea of taking orders from N, but searching for the dragon-- the stone--might not be a bad plan. We certainly can't let Team Plasma reawaken both of them! Since I've traveled all over Unova, I have an idea of where it might be. Let's head to the Relic Castle. [player], everyone, I'm going!

Cedric: I see. We'll leave that to you. I'm going to investigate inside the tower. Hopefully, I'll find something.

Brycen: Then, I will go with you. [Cedric and Brycen walk into the Tower]

Cheren: I think I understand better now. Being able to do something for Pokémon-- for somebody at a time like this--is strength... I'm sure of it. And my strength is something that is given to me by Pokémon. OK, Champion, let's hurry! [walks off with Alder]

Bianca: [player], this has turned into a big deal. So confusing... I dunno what to do... Are you gonna go to the Relic Castle, [player]? Past Route 4, in the Desert Resort... I hear that's where the Relic Castle is...

Bianca: [player], look for the Desert Resort past Route 4. I hear that's where the Relic Castle is...

Inside

Cedric: Maybe I should have my daughter look into when this tower was built. If you want someone to investigate the origin of Pokémon, she's the best.

Brycen: So, this is Dragonspiral Tower. There's a certain heaviness to the air. Did Reshiram, who woke up here, see something in N?

Desert Resert

Cheren: Stop, [player]! That's the entrance to the Relic Castle. You're impressive, [player], making it here before I did.

Dealing with the Desert Resort's Pokémon took longer than I would've thought. I only made it all the way out here thanks to my Pokémon.

Alder went on ahead. Let's hurry.

Cheren: It's hard to put into words... but I'll never forgive them for this!

Alder: What could that guy called N possibly want? Could he be trying to prove he is right by winning the battle of the two dragons?

Relic Castle

Ryoku: Ghetsis told us that once again we should test how much power you have. We will see if you can defeat Team Plasma!
Go! Hurry and fall through the flowing sands!

Team Plasma (m): I've heard about you. I heard you work Pokémon hard!
[after defeat] Yes, I heard you are strong. You match what I heard exactly.
[after battle] To get to a lower level, stand still in the midst of quicksand. I'm not being kind... My companions will defeat you.

Team Plasma (m): You! To please my Pokémon, lose!
[after defeat] What a Trainer!
[after battle] Because of you, my Pokémon lost! Don't you feel sorry for them? Besides, you are just depending on your Pokémon for strength.

Team Plasma (f): You can't change the world without a little pain!
[after defeat] Ouch... I don't like pain.
[after battle] We're trying so hard to change the world because nobody else is trying. Yet... That's right! You! Can you understand our lord N's feelings?

Team Plasma (m): If everyone frees their Pokémon, there is no winning or losing!
[after defeat] If I don't have Pokémon, I won't lose like this!
[after battle] How dare you interrupt us without understanding us?

Team Plasma (f): Pokémon are too good for the likes of you! They are amazing, but putting them in the hands of foolish Trainers can bring nothing good!
[after defeat] Argh! Annoying!
[after battle] Me, lose? Here I am, covered in sand, throwing everything I have into it, and I lose? Am I that much of a loser? It should be your loss. And that's an order!

Team Plasma (m): We fight for the young king... That's it!
[after defeat] My king... I am so sorry.
[after battle] Everything changes. Unova will also be born again. Why don't you admit that?

Team Plasma (f): I won't tolerate people who have different ideas!
[after defeat] Argh... I won't forgive you!
[after battle] I repeat! We won't tolerate people who have different ideas! Your friends are waiting below-- now get out!

Cheren: Whew! I finally caught up.

Alder: You two. Come here... Come to my side.

Ghetsis: It looks like everyone is here. It seems you are working hard to resurrect Zekrom/Reshiram, the other Dragon-type Pokémon, aren't you? But it appears the Dark/Light Stone you seek is not here.

Well then, congratulations are in order! [player], you were chosen by our king. If you truly desire to keep the world as it is, where Pokémon live alongside people, you must bring the other Dragon-type Pokémon spoken of in legend and battle with our king. Otherwise, Team Plasma will steal every Pokémon from every person in the world and release them all!

Alder: Release them, you say? Do the Pokémon who live with their Trainers actually want that? Is the liberation you talk about really just stealing Pokémon from people?

Ghetsis: What's this? Champion Alder, even though illness took the Pokémon that had been your partner for many years, and you haven't had a serious battle in all that time... Even you, who ordered the Elite Four to protect the Pokémon League and left to wander the Unova region alone... Even a Champion like you now wants to protect a world where Pokémon and people live together?

Team Plasma's king will show the people of Unova that he is stronger than a Champion who keeps Pokémon bound! And just like the hero who founded Unova, he will be accompanied by the legendary Pokémon. He will give this order! “Trainers, release your Pokémon!" For this, we have prepared a suitable castle for the legendary Reshiram/Zekrom and our king!

Alder: I won't lose! I'll fight for all Trainers who love their Pokémon, and for all Pokémon who believe in their Trainers!

Ghetsis: Our king has no interest in you. He has already determined that victory against you is assured.

Alder: So you stayed behind just to tell me that? Just to make a fool of me?

Ghetsis: Of course not. I'm doing this out of kindness. Yes, kindness. I'm making sure the Champion doesn't get hurt for no reason. Granted, the moment when someone loses all hope... I really do love to watch that moment. Well then, farewell. [walks away]

Cheren: Alder... What are you going to do now?

Alder: Hmmm... It seems my only choice is to return to the Pokémon League and battle N. But it bothers me to do exactly what Ghetsis wants... More importantly, what should we do about the Dark/Light Stone?

Cheren: Alder... Why don't we go outside for now?

Alder: Yes...that's a good idea. It's hard to breathe in here!

Outside

Cheren: It's hard to put into words... but I'll never forgive them for this!

Alder: What could that guy called N possibly want? Could he be trying to prove he is right by winning the battle of the two dragons?

The Xtransceiver is ringing.

[player] picked up the Xtransceiver.

Juniper: [player]! [player]!! Hello? [player]!! Oh! You picked up! Hey, [player]. Come to the museum in Nacrene City immediately! Right away, got it? I mean right now!

Alder: I could hear Professor Juniper's voice from clear over here! Seems like something big is happening. I wonder what is waiting at the museum in Nacrene City. I'll go on ahead! [flies off]

Cheren: I'll look around here once more. I don't want to believe what that Ghetsis says... You should head for the Nacrene City Museum.

Nacrene City (part 2)

Professor Juniper: Alder told me what's going on. [player], you got caught up in something serious, it seems...

Lenora: [emerges from museum] Is this it?

Bianca: Whoa. Isn't that the...stone... found in the Desert Resort?

Lenora: Yes, that's right, but is this really a Dragon-type Pokémon?

Cedric: Surely... When I investigated Dragonspiral Tower, I found elements that were dated to the same era as this Dark/Light Stone!

Professor Juniper: ...I looked into that.

Lenora: Impressive, as always.

Bianca: But, you know, we're lucky... 'Cause what if Team Plasma, like, noticed that old stone that time...

Lenora: That's a good point. It's clear to me that they were trying to steal the Dragon Skull so they could revive the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon.

If you would, [player], take this...

Alder: Wait a moment, [player]!

If you take this Dark/Light Stone, that means you'll be the one to battle N if anything happens to me. Are you really OK with that?

Alder: [if yes] I understand. You are determined to take on this duty. Then, here it is. Prepare yourself. Be strong.

Alder: [if no] So, you're just going to allow N to fulfill his plans for a new world? A world where Pokémon and Trainers are separated?

Alder: [if yes] Still, I must ask you... Sincerely, I must ask you... Take this stone. Just in case it's needed! [loops to start if you say no]

Alder: [if yes] I am deeply sorry. I wish I didn't have to burden you. This world of ours, where Pokémon and people live together... Please... If anything happens to me, protect it!

Lenora: ...I see. If things don't go as planned, you'll use this Dark/Light Stone. You'll protect the ideal/true future for us and Pokémon. [player], we're counting on you. Please take care of yourself.

[You obtained the Light Stone!]

Cedric: ... So, how do we wake the Dragon-type Pokémon from the stone, then?

Juniper: Huh?

Alder: ...

Bianca: Umm...

Lenora: [!] That's it! We've got them, don't we?

Alder: Ah-hah. We've got those two.

[player]! Go to Opelucid City. The Gym Leader of that city uses Dragon-type Pokémon. The Gym Leader could know something. I'll go ahead and wait for you there! Until then! [flies off]

Professor Juniper: That's right! Opelucid City's Iris/Drayden might know something!

Cedric: Hey, [player]. Never forget that you always have Pokémon right by your side.

Professor Juniper: I'm going to head back to the lab and do some research... I'll see if I can uncover what kinds of beings these legendary Dragon-type Pokémon are and if there is any way to awaken them... [Cedric and Juniper walk off]

Lenora: Don't worry! If we have something for you, we'll come running to find you!

Bianca: Ooh. Sounds real serious... Um, that's about all I got out of it. [player], do you know Opelucid City? When you leave from Icirrus City and, like, cross the Tubeline Bridge, it's on the other side. Umm... I'm not that great with directions, so if you need more, check your Town Map, OK?

Tubeline Bridge

Bianca: [player]! As I've been traveling lately, I've been thinking about things. Things like what I can do with my life, and what I want to do, but... I'm thinking how cool it would be to be a model like Elesa. And then, how cool it would be to do research on Pokémon like Professor Juniper... If that's what I want to do, I'm gonna have to know a lot about Pokémon. Sooooo...would you please battle me?
[after defeat] The Pokémon on both sides tried sooo hard, didn't they?
[after battle] Yep! [player], you're amazing! I'm really, really, really impressed, and that makes me want to give this to you! [You obtained a Full Restore!] [bows head] In Castelia City, my precious Pokémon was stolen by Team Plasma. So I really, really understand! If Team Plasma forces everyone to liberate their Pokémon, there will be nothing but sad people! [player]! Stop Team Plasma! Don't allow Pokémon to be stolen from Trainers who love them! I think that's the truth--or ideal--that you've been pursuing, [player]... Oh dear, here I've come all this way, and I'm afraid I'm bothering you when you're going through so much. All I wanted was to help you relax, [player]. Knowing you, you'll be fine! Definitely! You'll totally be fine! I guarantee it! Anyway, you know what I mean... Yeah... So, bye-bye!

[if you show up too early, you get the following]

Team Plasma: Apparently, some of us are working in Dragonspiral Tower, which is close to Icirrus City.

Team Plasma: Apparently, some of us are working in Dragonspiral Tower, which is close to Icirrus City!

Team Plasma: Apparently some of us are working in the Relic Castle in the Desert Resort!

Team Plasma: Apparently some of us are working in the Relic Castle in the Desert Resort.

Shadow Triad: ... ...Come. [the triad shuffle you forward] ... Ghetsis. We brought the one you wanted. [they disappear]

Ghetsis: Excellent. It seems that you have obtained the Dark/Light Stone. I congratulate you on a job well done. It is my lord N's thought that the two holders of the legendary Pokémon should put their beliefs on the line and strive to find which is the true hero.
This is not necessary, however. From his infancy, I provided him with the education required to become the hero of legend. Indeed, he has been so acknowledged by the legendary Pokémon. ...Such purity of purpose is his.
The liberation of Pokémon of which I... Of which Team Plasma speaks is the separation of Pokémon from foolish people! That's the truth! All Trainers will become helpless to resist us! We alone will be able to use Pokémon!
The preparations are complete! When my perfect plan is set in motion, first a few gullible Pokémon Trainers who are unable to resist Team Plasma will release their Pokémon. Then that number will become a hundred, then a thousand... In no time, even the Gym Leaders and the Champion will become unable to fight us. Having a Pokémon will be considered a bad thing! Even people like the sad little Bianca, whose Pokémon was stolen in Castelia, will be unable to face public opinion and will release their Pokémon! That's the kind of world we'll make!
You may have the Stone, but there's no chance whatsoever that the legendary Pokémon will accept you as the hero. So, if you're not willing to hand over your precious Pokémon, I suggest you search for some courage-- because you're going to need it! [Ghetsis leaves, triad sink into the ground]

Gate to Opelucid

Man: Munch, munch... I heard that a guy with a legendary Pokémon was visiting Opelucid City... Munch, munch...

Opelucid City

Alder: Hello, [player]. This way. [leads you to the rally] Ghetsis... What a liar. Desperately trying to con everyone with his speech.

Ghetsis: That's correct! Our lord N has combined his power with the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon and intends to create a new world. We herald the return of the hero of Unova, founder of this region.

NPC 1: Hero?

NPC 2: Dragon?

NPC 3: Legend!

Ghetsis: [walks to left] Pokémon are different from people. They are living beings who contain unknown potential. [walks to right] They are living beings from whom we humans have much to learn. [walks to center] They are beings whose greatness we should acknowledge! Beings who should be freed from our oppression!

NPC 1: Freed?

NPC 2: Pokémon?

Ghetsis: We, Team Plasma, invite you to join us! We all want to create a new world where people and Pokémon are both free! Ladies and gentlemen, I ask you now... Please, release your Pokémon. And so I end my plea to you today. Thank you one and all for your attention.

Bald man: Is it true? Have we been making Pokémon suffer?

Woman: Hmm... Maybe we should release our Pokémon like Team Plasma says...

Hiker: No way! Without Pokémon, I'll be lonely and sad! [people disperse]

Iris: What was that about? That speech was off-the-charts strange!

Drayden: The cooperation of people and Pokémon is how Unova came to exist to begin with. If a Pokémon really didn't want anything to do with humans, it would simply leave... Capturing a Pokémon in a Poké Ball doesn't mean you've captured its heart.

Alder: Let's go, [player]! [walks up to Iris and Drayden] It's been a while, Iris and Drayden.

Iris: Oh! Mr. Alder! ...And the guy/girl who helped out that time.

Drayden: What's wrong? What does the wandering Champion who left the Pokémon League need from us?

Alder: Briefly, my request is this. Tell us about the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon!

Iris: Are you talking about Reshiram/Zekrom? Or Zekrom/Reshiram? What's the sudden interest?

Drayden: Moments ago, a troublemaker known as Ghetsis was here. He said a Trainer named N has reawakened Reshiram/Zekrom...

Alder: Yes! That Trainer called N apparently told [player] here to search for the other Dragon-type Pokémon!

Drayden: Let me check that I have this straight. This N, or what have you, presumes to set the two Dragon-type Pokémon against each other in battle to test his convictions?

Iris: Oh, no! The Dragon-type Pokémon get along so well!

Alder: That's right, Iris. The ones who make Pokémon battle are the Trainers... And it's so the Trainers and the Pokémon can get to know each other better.

[turns to you] I'm going to the Pokémon League. No, I guess in this case I should say I'm “returning" to the Pokémon League! Of course, I'll defeat N! I'll teach him about the beauty of this world, where Pokémon and Trainers live together in harmony! Also, [player], I'll await your arrival. Once you've obtained the Opelucid Badge, come to the League! The Opelucid Gym Leader is tough. Take care!

[turns to Iris/Drayden] Farewell. I'm counting on you, Drayden and Iris! [walks off]

Iris: Aww... He's gone. Is he OK? He looked kinda scary.

Drayden: Don't worry, Iris. He is the strongest Trainer in all of Unova. Well, [player], is it? Come to my home. As Alder asked, I'll tell you everything I can about the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon. Iris, child, please show the way. [walks away]

Iris: You bet! If it's Opelucid City, I can take you anywhere. As for the story of Reshiram/Zekrom and Zekrom/Reshiram, we'll tell you all we know about it! This way! [facing north] That way! [after you follow her, she hops up and down] Just a little farther! [you meet her at the house] This is it!

Inside Drayden's House

Drayden: I'll explain. What you are holding is the Dark/Light Stone. Zekrom/Reshiram, who will likely awaken from the Dark/Light Stone, and Reshiram/Zekrom, who is already awake, were once the same Pokémon.

Iris: That single Dragon Pokémon, along with twin heroes, brought a new region into being. And people and Pokémon had happy lives!

Drayden: One day, however... The twin heroes, the older brother who sought the truth, and the younger brother who sought ideals, began to argue about how to decide which one of them was right... The single Dragon-type Pokémon that had been with them all that time split its body into two. One sided with the older brother, and the other with the younger brother.

Iris: In its pursuit of truth/ideals, the white/black Dragon-type Pokémon sought to usher in a new and better world... Its name was Reshiram/Zekrom. And the other, the black/white Dragon-type Pokémon, sought ideals/truth, and to usher in a new world--a world of hope/good. Its name was Zekrom/Reshiram.

Drayden: Because the two of them were once the same entity, their battle raged endlessly and neither one could be declared the winner. They simply exhausted themselves. The twin heroes proclaimed that there was no one side that was right and ceased the conflict.

Iris: But, but... The two heroes' sons started the battle again! And an instant later, Reshiram/Zekrom and Zekrom/Reshiram destroyed Unova with fire/lightning and lightning/fire! Then, they disappeared! But, but... If people work with Pokémon in the right way, we don't have to worry anymore about the world being destroyed. I mean, Reshiram/Zekrom and Zekrom/Reshiram worked hard for everyone and made a new region! So, it should be all right, I think.

Drayden: True. Pokémon cannot speak. People may hurt Pokémon even more by imposing their selfish thoughts on them. But, no matter what, Pokémon and people believe in each other, need each other, and will continue to live together...

Iris: Yeah! So I'm never gonna forgive Team Plasma for trying to separate Pokémon and us!

Drayden: Sorry. We got a little off topic at the end. That is everything we know. Unfortunately, we don't know how to wake up the legendary Pokémon... [pause] I made a promise to Alder. You must win the Gym Badge from the Opelucid Pokémon Gym.

Iris, you go and be [player]'s opponent at the Pokémon Gym.

Iris: Yay! Look out! I'm really, really strong, just like Drayden!

Drayden: [player], I'll be waiting for your challenge at the Pokémon Gym!

Drayden: What will it accomplish to separate the worlds of people and Pokémon? The way we live now, with different beings understanding and forgiving each other, is much richer. That's my belief.

Iris: Everyone, people and Pokémon can get along and be happy. That's awesome!

Opelucid Outside

Woman: ...No way! Without Pokémon, I'll be too lonely and sad! But am I only using my Pokémon, then...?

Man: The legendary Pokémon is the symbol of Unova. Does that mean Team Plasma is right? ...I don't know.

Boy: Hey hey! That person called N had the legendary Pokémon with him, so he has to be the legendary hero, right? He's going to change the world, isn't he?

Gentleman: If all Pokémon are released, Trainers and Gym Leaders will no longer exist. For better or worse, the world would surely change...

Karate man: I spent so many happy days training my Pokémon as we grew stronger together... If it will make my beloved Pokémon a perfect being, however, I can't help but let it go.

Old man: So, have we really been making our Pokémon suffer...?

Opelucid Gym

Drayden: [after battle] Now, I have something to ask of you. Head for the Pokémon League and go after Alder. The Pokémon League is past Route 10, which runs from Opelucid City to Victory Road. I know Alder's strength, but I don't know the depths of N's power...

Opelucid

Professor Juniper: ...Hello! Was Drayden as tough as ever? Oh, I came to report on how to resurrect the legendary Zekrom/Reshiram. I thought it would be better to tell you in person than over the Xtransceiver. And as for the conclusion... Well, I haven't figured it out yet. I'm sure the Pokémon will wake up when it deems someone worthy. More importantly, aren't you amazing! You have all eight of Unova's Gym Badges now, right? You've become so strong! You probably don't even know it, but you've changed a lot since you left Nuvema Town. Well then, I'll show you where such a strong Trainer should head next! Pass through that gate, go down Route 10, and you'll arrive at the Badge Check Gates! Once you get through Victory Road, which is past the gates, you're finally at the Pokémon League! Oh, that just made me think of when I was showing you around the Pokémon Center in Accumula Town. [player]? Do you regret setting out on your Pokémon journey?
[if yes] Oh! That's OK, don't worry! You don't have to tell me everything. But I'm very happy that you three chose to train Pokémon! Because they create chances to meet more wonderful people and Pokémon!
[if no] Thanks! That's the greatest answer you could give! I was really happy to be able to give you three those Pokémon as a present! Because Pokémon create chances to meet more wonderful people and Pokémon!
[player], this is a present for you! [You obtained a Master Ball!] This Master Ball is the most powerful kind of Poké Ball. It can catch any Pokémon without fail. This is the only way I can support you, except to say... Be true to yourself. No matter what happens, stay strong and keep going with your Pokémon! See you!

Route 10 Gate

Receptionist at Gate: Hi, Trainer! Do you have a minute? I just heard this on the Xtransceiver. There's a big storm on Route 7! And the storm seems to be different from a natural phenomenon! So strange!

Ace Trainer at Gate: The trembling before the Pokémon League is a tremor of excitement!

Route 10

Cheren: Stop! [player]! Drayden and Professor Juniper told me. You're heading for the Pokémon League, right?


[if yes] Since it's Alder... Since it's the Champion, I think it will be all right. Worst-case scenario... you'll be battling Team Plasma's boss, N. I need to know if you can handle it!
[if no] Now is not the time for modesty. Worst-case scenario, you'll be battling Team Plasma's boss, N! I need proof you can handle it! [battle]

Cheren: Yep, you are something else. And I mean that sincerely. Right. Now, I have to make your Pokémon healthy.

[Cheren fully healed [player]'s Pokémon!]

Cheren: Right now, there's no way I can compete with you, [player]. If there is anything I can do to help in the battle with N, just say so...

Bianca: [player]... There's not much I can do to help you, but I want you to have these! [You obtained Max Revives!] Still, it's kind of funny. Everyone's so different.

Cheren: Funny? At a time like this...

Bianca: Come on, Cheren. Could you smile just for once? Taking everything so seriously all the time isn't going to change anything. You know... Since we've met our Pokémon and walked the same roads together, a lot has happened... We've all changed a lot! We found out that the things we want to do and the things we can do are different for each of us, right? That's what's made our journey so worth it. Somehow, all this just makes me happy.

Cheren: ...So that's what you mean. ...You are right that we're all different and we should do the things that we can do. There are as many truths and ideals as there are people and Pokémon. The most important thing is that we help one another out. That's why people and Pokémon are always by each other's side. That's what I've come to think lately... [player]! If anything happens to you or Alder, I will do everything I can to help you. That's why I have to keep training and getting stronger. Just...don't be reckless, OK? [he runs off]

Bianca: He's gone. [player]! Me, too! I'll do my best to help if I can! So... Umm... I wish I could say something, like, totally inspiring, you know? Umm... OK... Best foot forward!

Elite Four

Shauntal: “Eyes brimming with dark flame, this man rejected everything other than himself in order to bring about one singular justice..." That's part of a novel I'm writing. I was inspired by the challenger who was just here, and somehow I got a little sad... Excuse me. You're a challenger, right? I'm the Elite Four's Ghost-type Pokémon user, Shauntal, and I shall be your opponent.

Grimsley: Man oh man... What is going on today? Challengers coming one right after another. Well, no matter. I am Grimsley of the Elite Four, and I will fulfill my duty to be your opponent.

Grimsley: Astonishing! You have defeated every member of the Pokémon League's Elite Four. But it isn't over yet. There is one more opponent against whom you must prove your strength. The pinnacle of the Pokémon League, the Champion, Alder... Or, perhaps, that man called N has defeated him and taken his title. I don't know which one you will face, but check the statue in the central plaza, and continue to the final room.

Marshal: Now... You have become the strongest Trainer in this Pokémon League. The statue in the central chamber will take you to the Champion's room. We, the Elite Four of Unova, are sworn to follow the Champion's order to be neutral. So the rest is up to you!

Atop the summit

[checking the statue] Nothing happens! It seems you can't go back until you win.

N: It's over! Never again will Pokémon be made to suffer or be held captive by humans. It's all thanks to my friend, Reshiram/Zekrom!
You may have the title of Champion... But you can't stop me with just a title. Your soft heart has left you weak. Years ago, you lost your Pokémon, your partner, to sickness. In order to forget the pain in your heart, you wandered Unova... Who knows how long it's been since you've had to fight with your full strength? I actually kind of like that about you, though.
As a Trainer who far outmatches the Champion, I shall issue an order across Unova: Trainers of the world, free your Pokémon!

Alder: I beg you! Separating people from Pokémon... Do anything but that!

N: You and I both put our beliefs on the line and fought with all our strength. And I won. Do not say another word.
[sees you and steps towards you] ...I've been waiting.
In the future I envisioned, you obtained a stone. And, indeed, you have. That Dark/Light Stone... Reshiram/Zekrom is responding to it.
Stop. This is not a suitable place for the legendary dragons!
[raised his hand] From the ground, rise up! The castle of Team Plasma! Surround the Pokémon League!
[N's Castle rises]
What has just appeared is Team Plasma's castle. The king's words will resound from the heights to all below.
You must come to the castle, as well. Everything will be decided there. Whether Pokémon will be liberated from people, or whether Pokémon and people will live together... We will see whose belief is stronger... And our result will change the world.

Cheren: Mr. Alder, you're a wreck. It's not fitting for the Champion.

Alder: You did well to get this far.

Cheren: Somehow, I beat the Pokémon League, but it wasn't easy.

Alder: Er... I have to congratulate you.

Cheren: I became stronger because I understood what I want to do. [player]! Tell N this... Some people grow stronger by being with Pokémon. My Pokémon and I are proof. Together, we learned and became stronger.

Cheren: I'll look after Alder. You go on.

Alder: I... I lost. I should have been able to demonstrate the bond between me and my Pokémon. That would have shown that brat the worthlessness of his outrageous dreams. So, his convictions were the real thing... Be careful. The ones who change the world are always the ones who pursued their dreams. [player], I ask this of you. Even if Pokémon and people are separated, nothing good will come of it. Please let him know that!

N's Castle

Giallo: Those in accord with Fate are preserved, and those who rebel against Fate perish.

Bronius: When the Way is forgotten, duty and justice appear.

Ryoku: One can lose the forest for the trees.

Gorm: If you make a mistake and do not correct it, that is a second mistake.

Rood: Superior men understand what is right. Inferior men understand what will sell.

Zinzolin: There are not two suns in the sky, nor two sovereigns over the people.

Giallo: Well... If anything should happen to our king, it would be disastrous. It would ruin Ghetsis's perfect plan! Our lord N will be disappointed, but the six of us shall defeat you here!

???: Can ya manage that?

Clay: Still standin', are ya, [player]?

You... You're Driftveil's...?!

Clay: Hrrmph! Ain't just me!

Lenora: So sorry... Not only are we stronger than you, but there are a lot of us!

Accursed Gym Leaders!

Elesa: Ignoring Team Plasma... That would be a terrible thing for us Gym Leaders to do.

Burgh: Bianca asked us to come, too.

Brycen: ...

Skyla: I'm fine! Don't worry!

Iris: No need to worry!

Drayden: Holder of the Dark Stone, please proceed!

Drayden: Holder of the Light Stone, please proceed!

Giallo: Ghetsis called us the chosen ones. He chose us and gathered us here so we can change the world! For us, defeat is impossible!

Bronius: You shall not interfere with Team Plasma... Or our king!

Ryoku: We can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. We've done everything in our power. All we can do now is believe in our lord N...and wait.

Gorm: A single fallen leaf signals the start of autumn. We know our history. The emergence of this castle is the harbinger of change in Unova...

Rood: Constant dripping wears away the stone. I've been waiting in the abyss for this day. No one shall interfere!

Zinzolin: It is the way of the universe to take from excess and fill emptiness. Taking Pokémon from people is restoring balance to nature!

Lenora: We have been and will continue to be together with Pokémon.

Burgh: Your Pokémon, they are doing their best for you, right? Why would you want to be separated from them like that?

Elesa: I do not appreciate stubborn people.

Clay: Things aren't gonna go th' way ya fellas think they are! I'm sure o' that!

Skyla: Now! Acrobatics!!

Brycen: ...

Iris: I won't lose! No way! No way! No way!

Drayden: I can empathize with some of what you say, but I can't forgive the way you reject everything else!

Shadow Triad: ... ...Come. In this castle, you may rest your Pokémon and access your PC. Fear not. First, have your Pokémon rest in that room. When they are healed, it is our lord N's wish that you be moved to the innermost part of this castle.

Anthea: I am Anthea... Trainer. Before you go to confront my lord N, please take a moment to rest...

Anthea: Ah, good. Both you and your Pokémon regained energy... Trainers battle to practice their skills and to grow in experience, but never to hurt their Pokémon. My lord N has realized this, deep down in his heart...but he has spent too much painful time here in this castle to admit it...

Concordia: I am Concordia. I give peace and comfort to N. N has been separated from people since he was young. He was brought up with Pokémon... Pokémon that were betrayed, mistreated and hurt by bad people... Ghetsis deliberately brought only those poor Pokémon closer to N. N was touched by their plight, and started pursuing the truth, thinking only of Pokémon. N's heart is pure and innocent. But there is nothing more beautiful and terrifying than innocence.

Concordia: I am Concordia. I give peace and comfort to N. N has been separated from people since he was young. He was brought up with Pokémon... Pokémon that were betrayed, mistreated and hurt by bad people... Ghetsis deliberately brought only those poor Pokémon closer to N. N was touched by their plight, and started pursuing his ideals, thinking only of Pokémon. N's heart is pure and innocent. But there is nothing more beautiful and terrifying than innocence.

Team Plasma (m): We had been secretly building this castle for several years by overworking Pokémon that we took away. Without being noticed by anyone...

Team Plasma (m): Everything is going perfectly as Ghetsis of the Seven Sages calculated and planned. He's been thinking about how he can manipulate people's hearts as he wishes.

Team Plasma (m): Our lord N proved that he is stronger than the Champion! Now many Trainers will admire our lord N and follow his orders! In other words, they will do whatever Team Plasma says!

Team Plasma (f): Ha ha! We, Team Plasma, were using the Pokémon we took from others all along! Aww, poor widdle Pokémon. They had to do what we told them.

Scientist (m): Ah, our young wanderer! Are you surprised? This castle is the hub of Team Plasma's-- no, Ghetsis of the Seven Sages'-- scientific capability! A manifestation of knowledge!

Scientist (m): Ha ha! Now we can even infiltrate the Pokémon Storage System inside every Trainer's PC! If our king wills it, we can steal every Pokémon stored in a PC Box and release them all!

Team Plasma (f): As part of his plan to take Pokémon away from their people, my lord N entrusted some Pokémon to me. I've been spending time with them... and I don't think I want to let them go. I...may not be cut out for Team Plasma.

Team Plasma (f): This Pokémon has become attached to me. But as far as I'm concerned, a Pokémon is just a simple tool. I don't understand...
Patrat: Skreeree...

Team Plasma (m): Will you go to the Pokémon League?
[if yes] Go! [transports you to the Pokemon league PC]
[if no] I see.

Team Plasma (f): I don't need an item to catch Pokémon anymore... [You obtained an Ultra Ball!] Poké Balls... From my point of view, they are items that keep Pokémon confined. But for Trainers like you, they are a way to bond with Pokémon... If you run out of Poké Balls, come see me. I will give one to you.
[if you have no Pokeballs] You need a Poké Ball? OK. Take this.

Shadow Triad: A battle between you and our lord N will reveal whether our lord N is a true/an ideal hero. It will also reveal how you feel about protecting the current world, where people live with Pokémon.

Shadow Triad: [when you approach N's room] That room was the world that was provided to our lord N... I don't feel anything, even when I go into the room... But you may feel something.

[N's room]
[contains a Rare Candy in the middle of the skateboard half pipe]
It's a basketball that looks like it's been used a lot. It says Harmonia on it...
It's a home-style basketball hoop...
This toy box is full of new toys...
A skateboard is resting on a pile of wheels.
A halfpipe for skateboards... It has Pokémon scratch marks on it here and there...
An art panel with a printed geometric pattern.
This panel has a dart stuck in it.
It's a set of trains and tracks. Has it been played with recently?
This toy box contains pieces of a train set.

Team Plasma (m): Somewhere far from here, Team Galactic and Team Rocket drew too much attention to themselves. That's why their plans were thwarted.

Ghetsis: Welcome, holder of the Dark/Light Stone.
The castle that appeared as if it were enveloping the Pokémon League is a symbol. It means Unova will change.
The king of this castle is the strongest Trainer in the world. He is accompanied by the legendary Pokémon. He has defeated the Champion. Added to all that, his heart burns with the desire to improve the world. If that's not what makes a hero, what more do you need?
Now that the stage is set, we can seize people's minds and hearts. We can bring into being the world that I--no, that Team Plasma--desires more easily than you can imagine! We and only we will use Pokémon, and we shall rule the powerless populace!
I've been waiting so long for this! I've kept my silence so no one could piece together what I planned. Now, those painful days are at an end!
Go! Onward!
Discover whether you have what it takes to be a hero!
Ghetsis: Go! Holder of the Dark/Light Stone! In this room, you can learn whether you, too, can be a hero!

N: What I desire is a world for Pokémon, and Pokémon alone. I will separate Pokémon from people, so Pokémon can regain their original power. It's time to settle this once and for all! My determination is absolute! I will prove the value of my beliefs even if it means my Pokémon friends get hurt! Since you've come this far, I believe you are equally determined. If that's so, prove it to me! Show me the depth of your determination!

N: You came all this way to battle me... But Zekrom/Reshiram is not responding. You haven't yet been recognized as the hero, have you? How disappointing. I actually kind of liked you a little. Through our many battles, I got the feeling that you might be a Trainer who truly cares for Pokémon! [shakes head] But I was kidding myself. The idea of Trainers getting to know each other through battles is ridiculous! You have two options. Challenge me to a fight you can't win, or leave this place and watch the birth of a new world where Pokémon are free of people! But I was kidding myself. The idea of Trainers getting to know each other through battles is ridiculous! You have two options. Challenge me to a fight you can't win, or leave this place and watch the birth of a new world where Pokémon are free of people! [raises hand] Reshiram/Zekrom! Come to me!

[Reshiram/Zekrom appears]

The Dark/Light Stone... It's trembling inside the Bag!

N: [! steps back] Your Dark/Light Stone is... I mean, Zekrom/Reshiram is... The Dark/Light Stone draws in the aura of the surroundings and converts it into a powerful force, which is...now... Being released! Reshiram and Zekrom/Zekrom and Reshiram... They were once one life. One Pokémon. Complete opposites, yet the same. Reshiram and Zekrom/Zekrom and Reshiram are Pokémon that appear before the hero they recognize. Ah... I see. You really are a hero, too. I'll tell you what that Pokémon is saying to you. “I want to battle with you. Try to make me your friend and ally." It plans to test you to see if you are really pursuing ideals/truth. I, also, am curious to see how powerful you are. Now, catch Zekrom and make it your ally!

Zekrom: Bazzazzazzash!

Reshiram: Preeeeaah!

N: Get ready! Go after it! Zekrom will bare its fangs at people who fail to follow their ideals/Reshiram will incinerate people who fail to keep truth in their heart.

Unclear where these appear?

Zekrom is gazing at [player] as if to say, “Try to catch me!"

Reshiram is gazing at [player] as if to say, “Try to catch me!"

N: Ah... I see. Zekrom/Reshiram, who is said to lend its power to the hero who searches for ideals/truth, has recognized your power and now agrees to stand by your side...
Hold on. Your Pokémon are hurt. There is no triumph to be gained in battling a weakened opponent.
[N fully restored [player]'s Pokémon!
Now, I will create the future I desire! I shall sweep you before me!
[mid battle] Do you really think you can stop us with that?
[last Pokemon] My last friend... Please share your courage with me!
[on defeat] Everything’s ruined. The truth I held... The dreams Pokémon shared...
[???] Is the world going to choose you, and not me?!
[after battle] Everything’s ruined. The ideals I held... The dreams Pokémon shared...

N: ... ... Reshiram/Zekrom and I were beaten. Your ideals/truth... Your feelings... They were stronger than mine, it seems... Zekrom and Reshiram/Reshiram and Zekrom... Each of them choosing a different hero... Is that even possible? Two heroes living at the same time-- one that pursues ideals and one that pursues truth/one that pursues truth and one that pursues ideals. Could...could they both be right? I don't know. It's not by rejecting different ideas, but by accepting different ideas that the world creates a chemical reaction. This is truly the formula for changing the world.

Ghetsis: After all of that, do you think you're still worthy of sharing the name Harmonia with me? You good-for-nothing boy! [player goes !] To start with, I spurred N into pursuing the truth/ideals. The reason we reawakened the legendary Pokémon now was to give MY Team Plasma more power! Power to control the fearful masses! That at least was well done.
[approaches N] After saying you had to put your beliefs on the line and battle to see which one chosen by the legendary Pokémon was the true hero... You lost to an ordinary Trainer! There is such a thing as being too stupid! Add it up, and you are nothing more than a warped, defective boy who knows nothing but Pokémon...
[player]! I never would have thought the legendary Pokémon would choose a Trainer like you! It caught me completely off guard.
This doesn't change my goal. My plans have not been disturbed! In order to rule this world utterly, in order to manipulate the hearts of people who know nothing, I will have N be the king of Team Plasma. But, for that to work, you-- since you know the truth-- You must be eliminated!

Cheren: Rule the world?? Wasn't Team Plasma's goal to liberate Pokémon?

Ghetsis: That was just a convenient lie that I needed to create Team Plasma. Use your head. What's to be gained from letting go of useful things like Pokémon? Certainly, manipulating Pokémon helps people expand their possibilities. That much, I can agree with. So it naturally follows that only I should be able to use Pokémon!

Alder: You fool! That's a ridiculous idea!

Ghetsis: You can say whatever you want. A Pokémon, even if it's revered as a deity, is still just a Pokémon. [player], so what if it chose you! That doesn't mean you're a threat. Come on! Now you'll face ME in battle! I can't wait to see the look on your face when you've lost all hope!

N: [player]!

Ghetsis: [holds out arm then puts it back] I won't allow anyone to stop me! No matter who does what!
[mid battle] I was expecting exactly that kind of move!
[mid battle] What is going on here?
[after defeat] My calculations... No! My careful schemes! The world should be mine!

Ghetsis: What?! I created Team Plasma with my own hands. I'm absolutely perfect! I AM PERFECTION! I am the perfect ruler of a perfect new world!

Alder: [approaches] Now, N... Do you still think Pokémon and people should be separated? [N turns away]

Ghetsis: Mwa ha ha! Since I couldn't become the hero and obtain the legendary Pokémon myself... I prepared someone for that purpose--N! He's nothing more than a freak without a human heart. Do you think you're going to get through to a warped person like that?!

Cheren: Alder, it's a waste of valuable time listening to him ramble on. He is the one without a human heart!

Alder: You're right. He's truly pitiful.

N... I'm sure you have much to think about. I know you were not pursuing the truth/pursuing ideals because of Ghetsis's manipulation, but because your heart was truly inspired. That is why you were able to meet the legendary Pokémon! But...I have no right to be the hero!

Alder: Is that so? What you and the legendary Pokémon are going to do from now on... That's important, wouldn't you say?

N: [shakes head] Acting like you understand... Up till now, we've been fighting each other over our beliefs! Yet, despite that... Why?!

Alder: N, even if we don't understand each other, that's not a reason to reject each other. There are two sides to any argument. Is there one point of view that has all the answers? Give it some thought.

[Alder and Cheren surround Ghetsis, take him away]

N: [N shakes his head and walks up to you] I want to talk to you about something. [you approach N, and he leads you towards the throne]
It's about when I first met you in Accumula Town. I was shocked when I heard what your Pokémon was saying.
I was shocked because that Pokémon said it liked you. It said it wanted to be with you. [he walks forward again, and shakes his head]
I couldn't understand it. I couldn't believe there were Pokémon that liked people. Because, up until that moment, I'd never known a Pokémon like that.
The longer my journey continued, the more unsure I became. All I kept meeting were Pokémon and people who communicated with one another and helped one another. That was why I needed to confirm my beliefs by battling with you. I wanted to confront you hero-to-hero. I needed that more than anything. [walks in front of you]
There's no way a person like me, someone who understands only Pokémon-- No, actually... I didn't understand them, either. No way could I measure up to you, when you had met so many Pokémon and were surrounded by friends...
[faces at the hole in the wall] The Champion has forgiven me, and... What I should do now is something I'll have to decide for myself. [lets out a Pokeball containing the Pokemon. He then faces you. Portrait mode] [player]! You said you have a dream... That dream... Make it come true! Wonderful dreams and ideals give you the power to change the world! If anyone can, it's you! [player]!/Make your wonderful dream a reality, and it will become your truth! [player]! If anyone can, it's you!
Dream your dream! Then, pursue the ideals/Follow the path of truth to make that dream a reality, and someday you will achieve all that you dreamed of! Well, then... Farewell!

Unknown location

Not sure if these actually appear anywhere.

This is in the N's Castle throne room but in the game, you don't actually get to talk to them when Ghetsis shows up.

Cheren: I'll never forgive you. Using power for your selfish purposes... Your selfish and evil purposes!

Alder: You've taken shameful advantage of N and his sincere, heartfelt beliefs.

N: Was my formula incorrect?

Bzaaah...

Pweesh...