Original subtitles

♪ Sing now, Zarude ♪

♪ We are the strongest ♪

♪ We have no fear ♪

♪ Za-za-zarude ♪

♪ We are the voice of the jungle ♪

♪ Lift up your voices ♪

♪ We are the voice of the jungle ♪

♪ Lift up your voices ♪

♪ The ground catches the water ♪

♪ The water nurtures the trees ♪

♪ The sun shines down the forest ♪

♪ The trees become the jungle ♪

♪ Woo, can you hear it? ♪

♪ Footsteps upon footsteps ♪

♪ Woo, can you hear it? ♪

♪ Voices upon voices ♪

♪ We are the voice of the jungle ♪

♪ Lift up your voices ♪

♪ We are the voice of the jungle ♪

♪ Lift up your voices ♪

♪ Under the Heart Tree ♪

Huh? Hmm.

Hmm.

-Hey, let's go. -Right.

Hmm. Hmm?

Hmm?

Huh?

Hmm?

Hmm. Huh?

Huh?

Hmm?

Hey, what's that?

I've come here to speak to the Elder about it.

Hmm…

Have you forgotten that no one is allowed inside our territory?

Have you?

Now, now.

It appears to me you've brought something unusual along with you.

Elder.

It is human, correct? And a child, too.

Human?

That?

Oh, that stinks!

It smells like a Stunky's rear end!

So, tell me, what do you plan to do with it?

I don't know.

But everybody heard it, right? That sound.

If I leave it be, it will not survive.

That's not our concern!

Nobody can break our laws!

I'll get rid of it!

- Beat 'em up! - Get 'em!

Obey the laws!

- It can't be allowed! - Get it out now!

Water raises the trees.

The light shines down and turns the trees into jungle.

This revered water raises the Zarude and gives us our rich bounty!

Allowing others onto our land means we will wither and vanish.

That is the law of the Zarude!

We are Zarude!

Quit your complaining, I know that.

Then hurry up and…

I'm going to go find its parents.

-What? -Hmm.

- I will withdraw from the troop. - Do you know what you're saying?

The law won't apply to me anymore.

You'll never return again!

You'll lose all of your friends!

It can't be helped.

What a piece of work.

I can't believe it. I thought I could trust you.

You traitor!

I'm sorry.

♪ What's the matter, little bird? ♪

♪ It's hard to find a speed grower ♪

♪ There's a blue sky waiting for you ♪

♪ Got a lot to learn, yet, yeah, you do ♪

♪ Take the chance when ♪

♪ It's at your doorstep ♪

♪ I'll be close by ♪

♪ Watchin' you fly ♪

♪ Through the raging winds ♪

♪ Through the chaos, and back again ♪

♪ Know that I am always here ♪

♪ And you are safe ♪

♪ Through the thick and thin ♪

♪ Through what's scary and back again ♪

♪ Know that I am always here ♪

♪ And you are safe ♪

♪ You're always safe ♪

♪ There's no reason to cry ♪

♪ It takes more than just one try ♪

♪ When you fall down, get back up ♪

♪ I know there's more Where that came from ♪

♪ Like lights in the sky ♪

♪ You glow through the night ♪

♪ I'm always close by ♪

♪ Watchin' you fly ♪

♪ You're always safe ♪

This is Milyfa Town small and surrounded by jungle.

Continuing his journey to become a Pokémon Master

with his partner, Pikachu,

Ash plans to enter the Forest of Okoya, looking for adventure.

-Ha! Hey, buddy. -Pikachu!

-Okay, I gotta go. -Pika, pika!

-One minute! -What, Mom?

-Are you sure you're ready? -I'm all set. I'll be fine.

- See ya! - Hold it!

That attitude worries me the most!

What about potions, extra clothes, and Pikachu's food?

You'll need all of them!

You worry too much, Mom.

That's what being a parent's all about.

Okay, I hear you. I'm hanging up.

There's that attitude!

Uh…

If anything bad were to happen to you--

- Ah! Somebody's calling me. See ya! - Huh?

Pika!

Pika?

Mom could talk until tomorrow if she had the chance.

Pi.

Oh, look at that, buddy.

- Pika. - The jungle, it's huge!

Hurry up, Dada!

Slow down, Koko.

The berries were almost ripe last time.

You don't have to rush, the berries will wait.

You never know, right!

Huh?

What's wrong, everyone?

Calm down, I can't understand you if you're all talking at once.

Amoon, Amoon, Amoonguss!

What's wrong, Koko?

They're mad.

Huh?

So that's what it is.

Hey, Dada. Uh…

Is that…

They're coming all the way out here.

Calm down. Quiet, I have nothing to do with this.

I was looking forward to having some berries with my son, too!

Oh, what, that stinks. That smelly--

Hey, Dada…

What?

I'm so hungry.

Huh?

Hey.

-I think I've got a good idea. -Huh?

It's not just good. It's a great idea.

We'll make one for ourselves, a place where berries grow.

Huh?

Say, that makes sense.

I never thought of that.

Let's do it. Great idea!

-Really? -There are seeds inside this thing, right?

Let's put it close to home.

They won't bother us.

And once we've got lots of berries, we can share them with everyone!

Only my son would think of that.

Ha, right, it's all decided.

Then let's gather what we can, and go home.

Mm.

Look, Pikachu, do you see that?

-I've never seen that move. -Pika…

Great! Let's battle and catch it. Pikachu, Quick Attack!

Pika!

Pika!

All right!

Pikachu!

Pikachu, use Thunder Bolt!

Pikachu. Pika-chu!

-Pika. -Go, Poké--

Oh, but it's still a funny Pokémon.

Talk about not holding back.

True. But if Pikachu weren't like that, it wouldn't be perfect for Team Rocket.

Still, there's something disconcerting about being electrocuted from the inside.

It zaps me just thinkin' about it.

Wobbu.

Pi, Pika!

- Flap, flap. - Check it out.

-This time, we'll stay cool. -Pika! Pika!

This one's fast!

But I'll catch it for sure--

Pika.

That was quite a fall.

-Are you hurt? -Huh?

- I'm fine, really, see. - Pi.

Oh, man.

Not again.

-Are you a Pokémon trainer by chance? -Yep.

My name's Ash, and I'm from Pallet Town.

-And this is my partner, Pikachu. -Pikachu!

I'm Sharon, a Biotope Company researcher.

-Nice to meet you. -"Researcher"?

So what are you researching here?

You see, we're gathering samples to see what components the water contains.

Wow. Components are so cool.

That clueless twerp.

As dumb as a fence post!

-So what are they doing? -Ah?

- Here, found it. - Huh?

"We at the Biotope Company use cutting-edge technology

to discover and implement developments

that lead to peace and harmony for both people and Pokémon."

-Sounds like the real deal. -Really?

Oh, who's this?

"Our team leader, Dr. Zed.

Leading the search and investigation of a spring

that has healing powers," it says.

A "healing" spring?

-Does such a thing even exist? -Whether it does or not…

There seems to be a horde of Team Rocket hi-jinx waiting to be had.

And the boss never gets tired of hi-jinx.

There, that should do it.

Wow!

It's looking really good.

True, but there won't be anything to eat for quite a while.

I wonder when my vines will finally grow in.

You'll do fine without them.

Huh?

-Ah, Dada, I'll be right back! -Hey!

Where are you going?

Show me where.

But…

I guess I shouldn't be all that surprised.

Hey, stop it!

Take a breath and calm down!

Ugh! Break it up!

Wha…

Hey, look, you're here, so you should have stopped them.

Skwovet, Skwovet, Skwovet.

Skwovet, Skwovet, Skwovet.

For crying out loud.

We've got to break it up.

And then try to take care of Flygon's wounds, or it won't fly again.

Huh?

Mm? Mm-mm! Mm.

Skwovet!

-Skwovet. Skwovet. -That's just what we needed.

Catch me if you can!

It's a risky plan, but let's make it work!

-Shush, be quiet. -Skwovet.

You're healed. All right now, go back home.

If they find us, it could get ugly.

Well, Koko.

Who are "they" supposed to be?

Uh-oh! Flygon, move!

All we did was borrow the spring!

The spring is our territory! Not yours!

How dare you talk about territory after you came and ate all of our food!

It's only natural for the strong to steal from the weak.

Everything in nature is part of our law.

You singing that same song again?

That little creep.

You have the gall to think you can beat me?

Koko!

-Let me go! -Shut up!

Huh?

So you're here?

-Dada, it's you! -I told you to stay away!

-But I-- -No excuses!

You think you can trespass and not be punished?

I know it was wrong.

I'm going to take my son and leave.

Elder.

My apologies.

I will make sure this never happens again. Please.

The law is still the law.

It's too late after it's been broken.

Now leave at once.

-Come on, Koko. -The Elder's always been soft on you.

I can't believe you.

They're the ones that are hoarding everything!

Zarude will always have the Zarude law.

The law allows them to live.

Then who will care for the other jungle Pokémon?

Jungle Pokémon are great. Nobody knows it.

Flygon picks fights, but it's so strong. And Ninjask is super, super fast.

Cottonee stick together and don't let go!

- I'm aware. Come down. - Fine.

Is it really that bad?

It is to the Zarude.

Then I guess I'm not a Zarude.

That's why I don't understand the law.

My hands aren't like theirs, or my skin.

You're wrong! You are a Zarude.

Then why can't I use just one single move?

Just what am I?

What you are…

Koko!

Whenever it comes to Pokémon, he always ignores everything else.

Are you okay? Hang in there.

Please, Rufflet! Please, Rufflet!

Ah…

Uh?

What's wrong, Koko?

Oh, Dada!

- It's not moving at all! - Rufflet.

-Skwovet? -Hey, what do I look like to you, Skwovet?

-Skwo, skwo. -That's not what I meant.

Skwovet? Skwovet!

If I'm not a Zarude, then what in the world am I?

Just who am I supposed to be?

Skwovet!

Skwovet!

Hey, are you all right?

-Uh, he's alive! -Pikachu!

-Hang in there. We're gonna get you help. -Pika!

Skwovet. Skwo! Skwo…

Skwovet!

The water composition from Sector B came up negative

for the deposits.

- Let's return to Sector D. - Yes, sir.

This water sample will be all the proof we need

of the healing spring's existence.

Now there's no doubt in my mind we'll find it.

We're one step away.

We're so sorry.

We were just transferred here from headquarters.

My apologies.

Injuries?

We're all in one piece, sir!

Very good, then.

Everything and everyone here is vital to our research.

Please be more careful.

Yes, sir.

All right, and make sure you clean up this mess.

At once, sir.

Come on, don't do anything you're not told to do.

And one thing I forgot to mention, the doctor's room is off-limits.

He gets prickly if anyone else goes in there.

Right.

-You're awake, huh? -Pika!

How do you feel?

-Wah! -Pika!

Whoa, chill out!

Pikachu.

Did you hurt anything?

Chansey!

- Pi? - What? Hey, hey!

How are you doing?

So are you feeling better now?

-What's going on? -Pika!

You're awesome!

Ah!

Whoa!

Huh?

Za?

Za-za-zaruda?

Huh?

-Drednaw! -What? No, Drednaw!

-Pikachu! Pika! -This is bad. We've gotta stop it!

Dred! Dred!

-Pika! -Stay away from it!

-Dred! -Za!

Out of its way!

Drednaw!

-Huh? -Pika?

Morpeko!

-Zarude, za-zarude. -Drednaw!

You're really awesome. How did you do that?

-Pika! -Huh?

Oh, there you are. What do you know?

Drednaw doesn't normally take to strangers like that.

Dred.

-Thank you so much, Mister. -Wah!

-Hey, where are you going? -Pika!

Hey! How did you do that back there?

-The thing with Drednaw? -Ah!

-Pika! -Why are you running away?

What's the matter?

Pika?

-Za, za. -Pi?

Oh, that? Here, you wanna see a Poké Ball?

See? I have one of 'em too.

Hey, what are you doing? Hey! Come on, let go!

Pikachu, you gotta help me out here!

Pika-chu!

Pika.

Pikachu!

Hold on a minute. Is this the first time you've seen a Poké Ball?

-Za, za, zarude. -Pika?

-Pikachu, what is it? -Pika, pika!

Zarude, zarude.

No way! You can actually talk to Pikachu?

Pikachu.

Awesome! So, my name's Ash.

Pika, Pikachu, Pikachu, pikapi!

Pikachu, Pikapi.

You can talk to each other.

Pika, pika!

-But my name is Ash. Got it? -"Name is Ash."

-Yeah. -Zarude!

-Hey, then what's your name? -Pika, pika?

Koko.

Pipi!

So your name's Koko. Nice to meet you.

Zar?

- Ru… - Huh?

Za!

Pika!

♪ So much to see ♪

♪ New places I can show you ♪

♪ So cool, are we ♪

♪ It's like I've always known you ♪

♪ Whatever I can do ♪

♪ I'm sure you can ♪

♪ Let's take it easy ♪

♪ We don't need a plan ♪

♪ No way! ♪

♪ So much to learn ♪

♪ I just have to watch it ♪

♪ Let's all take turns ♪

♪ And if you fall, I got you ♪

♪ Sharing adventures That's what friends are for ♪

♪ Can't wait for what the future Has in store ♪

♪ Who-oh-oh ♪

♪ Everyone together ♪

♪ I hope this day never ends ♪

♪ Who-oh-oh ♪

♪ Nothing could be better ♪

♪ Playing and running around ♪

♪ With my new ♪

♪ My new friends ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Who-oh-oh ♪

♪ Nothing could be better ♪

♪ Having the time of my life ♪

♪ With my new ♪

♪ My new friends ♪

-It's pretty, huh? -Pika.

Za?

-What's wrong? -Pika!

Hey, Koko!

The fireworks are canceled?

Those Pokémon are getting in the way.

Will you all just shape up?

-Come on, what in the world is with them? -Is something wrong?

We're just trying to get ready for tonight's fireworks,

but they keep getting in our way.

I wonder why that is?

If we knew that, we'd fix it.

-We're gonna miss the starting time. -Za.

Hey! That's dangerous! Get off there!

Wa… wait a second, please.

Huh?

He can understand what Pokémon are saying.

-Yeah, sure he can, kid. -No, it's the truth.

-I think he figured something out. -Ah!

Za, zarude.

Zarude! Zar-zar-zar!

Looks like he found something.

Shut down the power. Now!

What's this for?

-Za! -Hold on!

Zar, zarude, zarude.

Everybody, pull! Slowly, slowly.

Zarude, zarude, za.

There's a kid hanging on. Ah, make sure you don't let it break!

Easy now, slowly. Oh, he's out!

Zaru-ru!

One of their own was stuck in the tube.

So that's why you didn't want the fireworks to go off, am I right?

Pikachu.

I had no idea. I guess I was pretty harsh back there.

Falinks! Falinks! Falinks!

Good for you guys!

Pika, pi!

Za, za, zarude!

-He sure is an odd one, huh? -It's all right. They're just fireworks.

Pikachu.

"Just fireworks."

Mr. Mayor.

You seem to have put on quite a show again this year.

Thank you so much. We owe it to these two.

They were the ones who saved Falinks.

Well, then, I should let you know, my gratitude has no bounds.

Thank you.

And because of it,

we successfully launched the fireworks to make our wish to Celebi.

Celebi, the mythical Pokémon?

Right, Celebi happens to be our jungle guardian.

And can I see Celebi?

No, unfortunately, it's been a very long time

- since we last saw it. - How come?

Za-za!

They say Celebi only appears when all is peaceful.

So when it doesn't show itself,

it means that there could be something very bad going on in the jungle.

-Man. -But they also tell another story.

When Celebi vanishes somewhere deep within the jungle,

it's said an egg is left behind.

It is also said that Celebi brought the egg here from the future.

-Yeah, from the future? -Remember, it's a story.

It's just that I'd like Celebi to return to our jungle,

and for all of these people and Pokémon to have a bright future.

It's because of that wish

that our magnificent fireworks display takes place.

Koko! Oh, it's just you.

Uh… Huh?

Zarude!

-Za? Zaru-ru? -Huh?

Oh, that family?

-What about them? -We'll get to see them again next time.

Tomorrow? Please?

I don't think tomorrow will be possible, not until you're six.

"Family."

Za.

-Huh? What's up? -Pika!

- Pika? - Za, za, za.

What's wrong, Koko?

-Za, za, zarude. -You looking for something?

Za!

Ash, Zarude, za, za.

-Uh, what was that? -Za, zarude.

Did you just ask me to come with you?

Hey, Koko, how far are we going?

Zaru-zaruza.

-Skwovet! Skw, skw, skwo, skwo. -Za?

Zaru!

Skwo, Skwovet! Skwovet! Skwovet!

Skwovet! Skwovet!

Skwovet! Skwovet! Skwovet!

That's one's a cutie.

Zaru, zaru, za, zaruza?

Whoa! It's a trap!

- What's this all about? - Ash!

Zaru, za, zaru.

Zarude!

-A Pokémon? -Pikachu.

Koko family.

-Your family has a Pokémon? -Pika.

Did you use human language?

First, you just vanish without a trace.

Now, you bring a human?

You knew all along.

I'm a human, aren't I?

Uh… Mm…

Come on, Dada, tell the truth!

I'm human just like him! I'm not a Zarude at all, am I?

Wrong! You're a Zarude!

Don't lie to me!

Ow.

What do you think's going on?

- They really do look like a family. - Pika.

I brought Ash here so I could show him to you.

And there were a lot more people like this back there.

They launched something up into the sky that sparkled.

Humans and Pokémon watched it together. Smiled together!

-Pika. -Skwovet. Skwovet, skwovet.

The Zarude can't do that, you taught me everything!

You showed me how to get food.

How to run, how to swing on vines, all of it.

So why? Why didn't you tell me about humans?

I didn't want to make you sad.

-Don't give me that! -Uh-uh.

Huh?

I thought I was weird for making friends with all the Pokémon, but that wasn't it.

It was because I'm human.

If it means I can be friends with Pokémon, I'd rather be human!

Pika.

I knew that this would happen sooner or later.

You're exactly right.

You're really a human, and I'm not your real Dada.

Now you know.

Then tell me who I am!

Follow me, then.

Mm. It appears they put a stop to this research ten years ago.

Why is that?

There was some sort of accident.

An accident?

This PC seems to be riddled with security, so we'll have to employ the doctor's PC.

Didn't they warn us?

Not being allowed to enter the doctor's room is a real red flag.

There's no doubt that doc's hiding something.

When I found you, it was raining.

You were alone, lying in a strange-looking box.

And there were no other humans around.

You were wearing this when I found you.

Uh…

Why did you take me with you?

I honestly don't know. I never knew my own family.

I really never knew where I came from.

You reminded me of me. I couldn't just leave you there.

The baby in that picture is you.

The two large humans are probably your real parents.

-Pipi. -They look just like you.

I looked everywhere, trying to give you back to your family,

and that's how I found this place.

I think this was probably your family's nest.

But by the time I found it, it already looked like this.

It was then that I realized I would be raising you myself.

Looking back, it could be that decision was a mistake.

In the end, I still made you sad.

Uh-uh.

So that's all. I've told you everything.

Now you must decide.

Do what you want with this place.

Dada!

Koko.

Now to just--

Wa, wa!

What was that for?

-Hmm. Yes, I did it. -No, I get to do it.

Let's see, I wonder

if there's anything nice in the doctor's room!

Be careful with that. It's the only one we have.

I know, I know!

-Ooh, got it. -We're good.

-Yeah, for now. -Wah.

Huh?

That's the wacko who tried to swallow Pikachu!

No!

Hey, let go! Behave yourself!

Get away from me! Grow up!

Bad wacko! Go find your own device!

Stop!

Cramorant! Cramorant! Crama!

-I've had enough of this. -That thief has issues.

-Blah, blah! -Huh?

Oh, no!

Looking at the two of you, I started thinking about my own dad.

When I was little, I told some other kids about my goal, and they laughed at me.

But my dad told me something I never forgot.

"The map to your goal is inside yourself.

If you give up, your dream's never gonna come true."

Now, being on my journey with Pikachu, I'm starting to get what he meant.

Don't let it get to you, you're family.

You can argue,

but then everything will go back to normal in no time.

I'll tell you, families sure can be a mystery, huh?

-Huh? What's up? -Za.

Za.

What are you looking for?

-Skwo? -Pikachu?

Zaru, zazaru. Zarura!

Oh, yeah, you wanna find your family.

I'll help you look.

-Pikachu! -Skwovet, Skwovet. Skwovet?

Ah. I think I've seen this before.

See? I met someone with this mark just today.

Pika!

-Zaru? -Pika.

I'll bet she knows something about it.

Koko…

Go?

Koko… go.

Hm.

Elder, is that you? This is rare.

So, you've told him the truth.

I should have done that from the start.

Mm. Are you sure?

How could I know anything about being a Dada.

I never had one, so I never became one.

We haven't seen Celebi in a long time, have we?

Celebi?

The last time I saw it was…

Ah, yes, just a little bit before you appeared to me.

Are you saying that this is my fault?

Wait till I'm done talking, please.

First, Celebi vanishes, then you appear.

And then you decide to raise Koko.

Don't you think there might be a reason for these events?

Huh?

You possess your own destiny.

The answer is known only to the life-giving waters.

The spring! Let's take it to the spring!

We can't! It's dangerous!

How could I ever allow that?

But I'm holding a Pokémon who needs our help now!

I've got to do something!

All right.

Let me have it.

-There's another way we can help cure it. -Really?

It's true, now stand back.

Rufflet.

Huh?

Dada!

You all right?

I'm fine.

That move really takes it out of you.

-Rufflet. -Huh?

Ruff… Ruff? Rufflet!

Ruff? Rufflet!

Wow, you're all better now, aren't you?

That's incredible!

How did you do that? Tell me.

It's quite an amazing move that only certain Zarude are able to use.

Ask the jungle for help and it lends you its power.

But, son, if you use it too much, it can drain away your life force.

So use it only when you absolutely need to.

Thanks so much, Dada.

Uh, delicious Pokémon food.

There's no one here to scoff it down but us.

-Pokémon food gives me gas. -Just search for the winged wacko!

Huh?

- Who? - Huh?

Twerp dead ahead.

-What would he be doing here? -Who knows?

Skwo, Skwo, Skwovet!

Right this way, please.

Pika!

-Look at all this stuff. -It is impressive.

Yeah.

You sit in those things.

- Za. - Sorry for the wait.

I am the head of this laboratory.

My name is Zed. You have a question for me?

Uh-huh. My name's Ash, and this is my partner, Pikachu.

-Pikachu! -And this is Koko.

- Uh… - See.

We're looking for these people.

- You know 'em? - Let me see.

We thought they might be working here at your lab.

We think it's a picture of Koko's real parents.

I wanna reunite them.

- Where did you get this? - Huh?

Then this is Al?

Al?

The two adults are Mr. and Mrs. Molybdenum.

They used to run this lab.

And the child they're holding…

…is Al, their son.

Huh?

Those two were the leaders of the Healing Spring Research Team.

You see, the spring was considered only a legend.

Although a large number of research labs pursued it,

they never actually found it.

However, these two were able to discover it in the jungle,

and they even obtained a water sample, a historic breakthrough.

-Skwovet? -Za, zaruza.

-Ah, um… -Uh, ah, apologies.

-Is that really true? -Correct.

That pendant definitely belonged to the Molybdenums.

Sharon, scanner, please.

Yes, sir.

Al, would you mind?

- Ah! Za, za! - Huh? What's the problem?

Koko was brought up by a Pokémon.

-He's not good at people language. -He was what?

Raised by Pokémon?

But it means he's able to talk to other Pokémon.

Unbelievable.

-Doctor, here you go. -Thank you.

-I'd like to know if you're truly Al. -Zar.

A scan of your pendent will let me know.

Don't worry, it won't hurt you. Relax.

Zar!

Don't worry, I won't take it. Please, Sharon.

Biometrics are confirmed.

What do you know?

Then that means there is something I must tell this child.

Mister and Missus Molybdenum are not here at this lab.

Ten years ago, they passed away.

-You're kidding. -Unfortunately, I'm not.

Pika?

It was a car accident.

The couple were lost along with their research,

and Al went missing.

We assumed that he perished as well.

But here you are, alive, nothing less than miraculous.

Koko…

He just said that your parents aren't in our world anymore.

Mm.

Pika.

Sharon? The data is up.

Thanks.

-Doctor. -What did you find?

- Put it up on the screen. - Huh?

-Sir. -Is everything all right?

It seems the data we all thought was lost was stored inside Al's pendant.

Nearly all of it's corrupted except for…

On screen.

Huh?

- Can it be? - Za!

The healing spring.

-Pika! -Skwovet.

-Pika? -Skwo, Skwovet.

What is it, Koko?

Could he have a clue as to its location?

Of course. The jungle is Koko's home.

Al, if you know something, you must tell me.

Do it for your parents' dream. Do it for them!

Uh-uh.

-Al! -Skwo! Skwovet!

- Koko! I'm sorry, gotta go. - Pi!

Doctor?

Koko!

Wait up, Koko.

I'll go with you.

Koko!

Skwovet!

Skwovet!

Skwovet, Skwovet, Skwovet, Skwovet!

Oh, man, which way?

No matter which way we go, all I see is trees.

-Pikachu, anything? -Pika.

Pika?

Skwovet. Skwovet!

Pika.

-Where's Koko? Do you know? -Skwovet, skwovet, skwovet, skwovet!

All of those people know who I am.

Why was I left in the forest?

Was it because I couldn't be with them anymore?

Was it because they had to leave me there?

What is this?

It's him.

-Oh, it really is here. -Wow, Doctor!

-Excellent. -We found it!

Yes, there's no doubt.

It's the healing spring, and this is its source.

Look, it's that tree.

Yeah, the same tree in the picture.

Zaru, zaru, zaruza!

Al! You made it possible. Hey, uh, no hard feelings.

Ah!

You wouldn't understand.

Forgive us, we didn't wanna have to do this.

We're sorry, we mean no harm.

Zar!

- Zar! Zar! - What do we do with him, Doctor?

We have no choice. He'll come with us.

We wouldn't want him to attack us again.

Oddish!

Zaru!

What happened?

What's going on? What is all this supposed to mean?

Forgive us, but we decided to use you.

How could we not when we found what we've been searching for?

-Za, zaruza? -Skwo, skwovet.

Wanna know why we came along?

That's what friends do.

"What friends do."

Hmm.

Pikachu. Pi!

- Wow. - What are you doing?

I beg your forgiveness.

-Pi! -Skwovet!

Just keep quiet, okay?

Hey, wait!

Let us outta here!

I'm entrusting the children to you.

Yes, sir!

Yeah, bleh! Big mouth, big deal.

-But this is our chance. -How's that?

Where's Pikachu? It's in there.

You mean in the truck?

So what if we were to take this truck for a little joyride?

Great idea! We're just so bad.

- Indeed. - Huh?

Pika?

Huh?

What do you think that was?

Hmm, I'm not sure. Would you go and see?

Mm, got it.

We can grab the key and Pikachu in one shot.

How do we coax it to spit the key out?

Urgh, you simply shove your hand down its throat!

No sudden moves, please.

These paws aren't getting near that thing.

Then who does the honors?

Say, are you two thinking what I'm thinking?

Hold the phone.

That means Pikachu will be off the hook.

Oh, decisions, decisions.

- It's a no-brainer, the key! - Huh?

Pikachu's around. We'll catch him later.

But the only time to crash Big Mouth's room is when he's not in it.

-I'll be, sound logic. -So, let's get in the groove and move!

Wobbuffet!

Come on, Dada, tell me, what do we do?

Huh?

No good.

Pikachu your tail, if I can bite through it.

Ash?

Hang on, we're gonna get you outta here.

And rescue the Pokémon, your dad too, and the jungle too!

I'm not giving up until we win.

-Hey, what is all of this? -That's what I want to know.

They're coming here for one thing, and that's the Heart Tree.

I want the rest of you to report back to the Elder.

-What about you? -I'll stop them in their tracks.

Great.

Now, would you like to go along with me on a little rampage,

just for old times' sake?

Hmm, good idea.

If we don't, they'll tear our home apart.

That's right, you can do it!

-Pika, pika! -Iron Tail!

Pika, pika!

All right! Koko.

Everything's gonna be okay now.

-Pika. -Skwovet!

You were right.

- We just received word from the Doctor. - Huh?

Straight from the cab's radio.

-I'm to stand guard! -Great. Thank you.

Wobba!

Pikachu! Pik, pik, pik!

-Hey, quick, hurry up! -Just do it!

-Pikachu, one more time! -Pika!

Ready?

Pika!

Pi? Pika! Pikachu!

-Yes! -Pikachu!

Pikachu!

Pika, pika?

Ash, zaru, zarude, za, za.

-Pikachu, uh, mind if we run? -Uh, do your thing.

Thanks.

On the contrary, we should be thanking you.

Hey, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop!

Here it comes!

What was that?

- It's a Pokémon! - It's going to attack us!

You must stay inside!

-Why are they attacking? -How should I know?

Wait for me, Dada! Everybody!

Zar!

Zarude!

You all right?

-Yeah. -This is not good.

Doctor?

Please continue regardless.

They're all simply Pokémon.

They'll run when faced with real danger.

Don't you lay a finger on my Dada!

Koko!

-Dada! Are you all right? -Why did you come back?

You do nothing but get in the way.

-Do you think that Pokémon… -It may have raised Al.

You two, get outta here!

Hold on!

Zarude!

Pika, pika!

-Doctor, think of what you're doing! -Skwo! Skwovet.

I am uninterested in your opinions.

You know that one?

Not very well.

He's my friend.

Hmm.

Peekaboo! We'll find you!

- Secrets, treasure! - Breakthroughs, secret info.

- It all works for me! - Hmm, huh?

- Elder. - Hey, pull yourself together.

The ones who are ripping up the forest are humans.

My wounds are insignificant. Can't say the same for him.

I have no idea why, but this human child actually fought alongside us.

The one Koko called "friend".

First and foremost, we stop the destruction of the jungle.

Right.

Up close, you can feel its power.

Yes. How beautiful it is.

Doctor, over there! The Pokémon from before.

It must be their nest.

It's a match!

Doctor, it's identical to the sample.

We've done it. We have location data too.

-Please do a scan of the giant tree. -Huh?

-Right now. -Sir.

What is that?

We've detected enormous energy in the center.

That's the true nature of its healing power.

I want you to shoot the anchor into the tree.

- But, uh, are you sure? - Do it!

-Yes, sir. -Please, wait. No!

They're taking this to the extreme.

The Heart Tree.

Ah!

Doctor, aren't we here for the spring? Keep this up, and those Pokémon--

Wrong again.

My objective isn't the spring.

Healing power is nothing more

than bits of energy carried by water rushing through the tree.

My objective is the tree itself.

And to that end…

Right, I couldn't care less what is sacrificed.

We can't just sit around quietly in defeat.

Any of you who can fight, follow me!

You can't, you think you can win against that thing?

- Huh? - If you fight them head on,

-you'll get everyone hurt. -But, Dada…

So you're saying do nothing?

How do we protect the tree without fighting?

Hmm, but…

We are Zarude! We are the strong ones!

We have no fear!

The jungle's lifeblood, lift up your voices!

-Amazing. -Pika.

Let's go! For The Heart Tree!

Zarude!

- Pikachu, let's go too! - Pika!

Dada, you just rest here.

Take the human child and run.

You can't win this.

But the jungle Pokémon, what happens to them?

I just couldn't bear to lose you.

I know that. That's why I fight!

Koko!

Pika!

I should have known.

How can I protect the Pokémon…

protect our home, protect everyone?

How can I protect Koko?

Oh, oh, what did I do to you?

Stop, Braviary! He saved Rufflet!

That's right! Now go away!

The nerve, not even a thank you.

They're together again, that's the important thing.

Families are remarkable.

-Huh? -You saw it.

It knew I was a Zarude, and yet it still attacked.

Braviary threw caution to the wind.

That Rufflet should be pleased with family like that.

But what about you?

Who knows, Koko.

There aren't many around who are stronger than me.

You're right.

But, if the time were ever to come…

If the time were ever to come…

all I can do is fight.

Yes, but aren't you taking this too far?

I've gone over this in my mind, over and over.

So why did they do this?

Humans and Pokémon share the same life force.

Why won't they understand mine is the correct path?

It's right here under their noses!

You're all the same.

Zarude. Lots of them.

- "Zarude"? - They've come for revenge.

We've rekindled their rage.

Dr. Zed, now look at what you've done!

We're sorry. We'll be leaving right away.

We will not be leaving. I will show you the truth path.

I'm afraid your parents made the wrong decision, Al!

And they paid

the ultimate price in the end.

-Boss. I think I deserve an explanation. -Look, Zed.

It turns out the source of the healing power

is a great body of energy within the tree.

But there are Pokémon called Zarude who live on that giant tree.

There's no doubt that tree is special to the Zarude.

I ask you to reconsider.

We've searched for it so long, and now we've found it!

We're suspending operations until we find a way to resolve this for

the good of both humans and Pokémon.

Stopping for a bunch of Pokémon? What is the matter with you?

Humans and Pokémon share the same life force.

We share the same world.

I'm making the right decision, Zed. I know it.

Here's a video blog from ten years ago.

-Ooh, let's watch. -Sure.

Operations are suspended on the Healing Spring Project,

though we could save countless people with the power of that spring.

And all for some worthless Pokémon.

The decision is wrong, I tell you!

If I were in charge, I could lead this research down the path to truth.

My way is correct!

If only I had the power,

I could prove to everyone that my way is the right way.

Yes, yes, I can.

If the Molybdenums weren't around…

Come on, you two, where is that data?

- We erased it. - But why?

It's to protect them!

Unacceptable!

Will you please forgive us?

This is best.

All for the best.

I will never give up.

I will revive this research no matter what it takes.

This time, I choose the path.

In this moment, my long-held dream has come true!

-How could he do that? -It's so cruel.

I never knew any of this.

Al, you were a fortunate miscalculation on my part.

But if you insist on intruding, I will show no mercy to you or the Zarude!

Well, well, hello.

Could you please give me a hand?

If this continues, everyone will lose everything.

I'm asking all of you for your help.

Nuzleaf!

I know.

I don't have the right to ask anything of you.

But I have to do my best to help Koko.

You see, I'm his father, and I must do something.

No matter what happens, I have to do my best to protect Koko.

You are the friends Koko is so very proud of.

Flygon, he says you pick a lot of fights, but you're strong.

He says Ninjask is the fastest Pokémon in the jungle.

And he says that Cottonee stick together, and don't let go.

I know the Zarude can't win this fight by ourselves.

But if you combine your strengths with the Zarude,

I think we could save both Koko and the jungle.

Please!

I'm asking you to come fight with us.

Please. Please!

I'm begging you!

You think a few Pokémon and two immature children

have even a chance to stop me?

Course, we do! Because we're working together!

How very quaint of you.

The world will see that I am right!

And now, I will accomplish what the Molybdenums could not!

-Pikachu, use Quick Attack! Let's go! -Pika!

Pika!

-Pikachu, are you okay? -Pikachu…

What happened to that cockiness from before?

Were humans and Pokémon going to stop me?

Huh?

-Huh? -Pipi?

It's Dada!

-Pi… -He's got the jungle Pokémon with him.

Water raises the trees.

The light shines down and turns trees into jungle.

Of course, the trees are the Pokémon, and that means you are the light.

Do you hear it? The sound of stomping feet?

Do you hear it? The many voices?

Zar, zar, zar, zar, zar, zar, zar, zar.

Again? How can they stand against me?

The jungle's lifeblood, lift up your voices!

With the Heart Tree!

I'll stop you in your tracks!

Every one of you!

Dada, you're wounded. Are you gonna be okay?

Of course. Remember, it's me.

-So strong! -Pika!

The Pokémon of the jungle have gathered to protect their home.

Braviary!

-Nuzleaf! -Braviary!

Braviary!

All the jungle Pokémon, they're the roots circulating lifeblood.

And for the first time, the jungle breathes.

Does this mean we were mistaken?

You impudent--

Zarude!

Worthless Pokémon will not…

get in my way!

Dada!

That's…

Please, don't worry. As long as you're okay.

Dada, no!

Let's get him to the spring, Koko!

-Give them a hand. -Mm-hmm.

You don't know when to quit!

Well, I'll take care of that.

Now, Koko!

Huh?

He has to survive.

You're gonna have to fight us now!

No one's taking Koko's family away twice.

Pikachu!

Is it working, Dada?

What's wrong?

Hmm. Earlier, the water inside the Heart Tree

was forced out, and its power may have been weakened.

Oh, no. How do I…

I'll be all right.

Everything will be fine, really.

You don't have to make that face.

Skwovet! Skwovet!

Pikachu, use Thunder Bolt!

Pika! Pika, Pi!

-How's that? -Pika?

I'm sorry.

I was a failure at being your Dada.

Now there you go again, making that face.

Why are you still talking like that?

I've wondered for a long time

whether I was capable of being a parent or not, but now…

Now what?

I'm glad you are my son.

Very glad.

Dada, no!

Dada!

I'll tell you one thing.

If someone I couldn't defeat ever really were to appear…

Yeah?

I'd have to protect you by whatever means necessary.

I'll protect you too, Dada.

Uh…

As if a tiny one like you could do anything

Yeah?

Don't you forget, I'm my Dada's son!

Uh…

You're the best son ever!

You know, I think I finally got it figured out.

I already was a father.

To be a parent is to have something

that's even more important than one's own self.

Koko.

I'm gonna use Dada's move to heal him.

Koko, that isn't possible.

You heard it straight from his mouth.

You are a human.

Nuh-uh, I'm a Zarude. I'm my Dada's son!

And I'm going to save my Dada.

I know I can do it. I'm the only one who can do it!

I'm his son! I'm my Dada's son!

Dada!

- What's this? - Isn't that his…

- The smell is different. - Koko?

-Hmm… -Huh?

The Pokémon are fighting as hard as they can,

and all we can do is watch helplessly.

Hold on.

I think the control system is on the machine's back.

Smash it, and the machine stops.

-Are you sure? -Yeah.

- Listen, Ash-- - I heard it!

That's the spot.

Pikachu, quick, aim right for that thing's back!

-Pikachu! -Use Quick Attack!

- Pika! Pi, pi, pi, pi, pi-- - Look out!

Pika!

-I know what you're trying to do. -Pika, pika!

-What are you planning? -Pika! Pikachu!

-And that will take the machine down? -Pika!

Got it. Then follow me!

-Pika? -You're gonna help us out?

Dada.

Unbelievable.

I guess you saved me, didn't you?

Mm.

Now, Koko, what will I do with you?

-Pi! -Zaruru!

Go!

Pi!

Pi!

Pika!

Go!

Pika!

Pika! Pi! Pi! Pi!

-Go! -Do it!

All right!

Pikachu! Iron Tail!

Chu… Pika!

Pika!

-Go, yellow one! -Pika!

All right!

Chu!

Pika!

That did it!

It's all over, Doctor.

He's not there.

I will not let it be over.

Not until I prove that I'm right!

- He's still alive? - Wait, Koko! Don't chase him!

The Elder!

Let me go!

Koko, that's enough! Stop it now!

- What's happening? - Koko's anger has taken over.

-Koko, Dr. Zed! -Pika!

Don't mess with me!

Za!

-Koko! -Let me go! What are you doing?

Weren't you listening to me, Al?

If you think I'm going to let it end here…

Al? Al!

Al!

-That'll do it. -Pikachu!

Yeah, get the rocks down that way!

Keep it up, you're doing great.

Skwov.

What do you make of this?

We treated the jungle as if it were ours alone,

rejecting all others,

and constantly stealing anything we wanted.

I compare this to that wicked human and wonder,

what's the difference?

The jungle belongs to all the Pokémon who live in it.

Without lifeblood, it will never recover.

And… we are part of that lifeblood. No one's excluded.

Now we know, the law taught us that.

Pi! Pika!

Hey, Dada. Are you feeling better now?

Yeah, see for yourself.

-Oh, the Zarude. -Pika?

-Dada, this isn't good. Huh? -Just watch.

Dear jungle Pokémon,

we wanna give all of you our solemn promise.

We're going to restore the jungle even if it takes years.

I'm begging you to trust us.

Will you, Zarude?

-I don't think that they understand. -Oh, they do.

-Look at that! -So they can do it if they try.

Skwovet?

Ah!

Such astounding power.

-Zarude are so awesome. -Pika!

All right! Let's plant a bunch more trees!

- We've got lots to do, Pikachu. - Pikachu!

-So do we. -Ma'am.

♪ Sing now, Zarude ♪

♪ The tree holds us together ♪

♪ It stands forever ♪

♪ Za-za-zarude ♪

Elder.

When that one proclaimed that he intended to raise you,

I wonder if anyone thought this would be our future.

Look around.

You helped to create a bridge between humans and Pokémon.

Perhaps no one could have accomplished that but you.

Koko, you are both human and Zarude.

Therefore, it is my opinion that you possess the heart of both creatures.

♪ Voices upon voices ♪

♪ We're all the voice of the jungle ♪

♪ Lift up your voices ♪

♪ We're all the voice of the jungle ♪

♪ Lift up your voices ♪

♪ We're all the voice of the jungle ♪

♪ Lift up your voices Under the Heart Tree ♪

Ash, go?

Well, thanks to all the Zarude,

these trees are growing a lot faster than I thought they would.

Is he about to leave?

Yeah.

Now, Ash, Koko are friends.

-Yeah, forever. -Pikachu!

I'll see you again.

-Zarude, Koko, see ya! -Pika, pika!

Hey, Dada.

Dada?

Dada, Dada!

Dada?

-Why did you leave? -Hey, Koko.

I was talking with everybody.

The Elder asked me to rejoin the troop, and you've been invited too.

There is no reason for us to keep you out anymore.

- Uh, Dada, I was thinking. - Uh, what is it?

I really want to go out on a journey.

I've thought about it for a long time.

Helping humans and Pokémon bond, that's what I really want to do.

Huh? You're kidding. You want to abandon the jungle?

That's not it.

I know this.

I love Pokémon and humans too, so I want to help all of them out.

"All of them"? And just how do you expect to do that?

You are a Pokémon. A small Zarude!

No! I'm a human and a Pokémon, but I'm also your son!

There are things I can do because you raised me.

-The same things you can. -That is such nonsense!

You'll end up running back in tears!

I'll show you, you're wrong.

Do what you want.

I'm sorry, Dada.

Everyone, take care of my Dada!

-That's how you want it? -Yeah. It's perfect.

He's serious about it.

Once he made that clear, it was the only thing I could do.

Hey, my son's heading out, so do what I told you to do!

- Right! - Hey, have you seen what he's seen?

-Yeah. -How was it?

It was… just as Koko said.

Ash!

-Pipi! -It's Koko!

Koko!

Pikachu!

-Are you all right? -Koko go too.

You mean on a journey?

That was some trip and fall, huh?

Pika, pikachu!

What, Koko?

This. I didn't bring this.

-That's awesome! -Pika!

Dada.

Skwovet, Skwovet, Skwovet, Skwovet, Skwo…

Give it all you've got, but come back.

That bridge between humans and Pokémon, you can help create it.

I know you can.

After all, you're my son, and I'm proud of you.

-Koko? -Pi?

Bye, Ash, Pikachu.

-Hey, I know we'll see you again. -Pikachu!

See ya! Goodbye!

Pika, pika!

My name is Koko.

I'm a human and a Pokémon, and I'm my Dada's son.

With an anonymously sourced video of the car wreck

that occurred ten years ago,

Dr. Zed's involvement in the incident appears to be almost certain.

Biotope will soon hold a press conference.

Hi, Mom!

What a surprise. You're hardly ever the one to give me a call.

Yeah, I just wanted to see your face.

Are you sick? You didn't eat something bad?

Do you have a fever?

- Uh, no, I feel fine. - Pika?

Ripe berries!

Everyone, calm down. There's plenty for all of you.

Hmm?

Well, well.

Things have gotten better.

The incredible unpredictable world of Pokémon.

They help each other, they help humans, living side-by-side.

There may be disagreement, but they're family,

connected by so many different bonds.

And as many people and Pokémon as there are in this world,

there are just as many dreams and adventures.

Yes, filled with hope, filled with wonder, the amazing world of Pokémon.