The scene opens to a distant view of the Pokémon version of Earth in space. As we close in on the planet, a man's voice is heard.
The world of Pokémon is truly a wonder. The planet is filled with countless species of these magnificent creatures with astounding powers. Some live in the sky.
Hundreds of Flying-type Pokémon are scene flying in the sky.
Some live beneath the ocean.
Dozens of Water-type Pokémon are seen swimming in the seas.
Some strive in the cold climates of the mountains.
We then see a mountain tundra with many Ice-types living together.
Some exist in the warm forests and jungles.
We see Grass and Bug-types in a thick forest.
And some even reside in the hot climates of volcanos!
We see many Fire, Rock, and Ground-types near a mountain top with volcanic activity.
But the ones that really capture everyone's attention… are the legendaries!
Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno are shown flying through the sky. They are soon joined by Lugia and Ho-Oh.
Powerful Pokemon that have been around since ancient times…
Mewtwo and Mew are seen gliding through the mountains with Entei, Suicune, and Raikou following with leaps.
They often interfere to keep the peace and restore balance when needed.
Groudon is shown with Regice, Regirock, Registeel, and Regigigas while Kyogre is show swimming the ocean. Azelf, Mespirit, and Uxie, are shown flying around around a lake.
Some exist in outer space.
Deoxsys, Jirachi, and Raquaza are then shown in space together.
And others exist beyond space and time.
Diagia, Palkia, and Giratina, are shown with some Unown in another realm.
Other legendary Pokémon from other regions soon follow.
These Pokemon are often sought out by many humans. Some who wish to befriend or even catch them to train as their own and battle alongside.
A Darkrai is shown with its trainer, Sinnoh League Champion Tobias, while Silver the baby Lugia Silver is shown swimming with his friend Oliver and his Lanturn.
Others however, wish to capture and exploit their vast power for their own selfish goals.
Teams Rocket, Aqua, Magma, Galactic, Plasma, and Flare, are all shown capturing, stealing, controlling, or experimenting on several Legendary Pokémon, such as Groudon, Kyroge, Zekrom and Reshiram.
But regardless, every year, Legendary Pokemon from every region gather together in Densetsu Isle, a peaceful isle of residence where a tournament is held where the best trainers from all over the world are invited to compete.
Various legendary Pokemon from all over the world are gathered around on top of the highest mountains and peaks on Densetsu Isle, as they all look down at a stadium where a battle is taking place.
And at the end, the tournament's winner, or in some cases, the competitor deemed most worthy by the Legendaries, is awarded an extra-special price beyond any trainer's wildest dreams.
As the stadium's crowd cheers on the champion in the winner's circle, the Legendary Pokemon ascend or teleport into the stadium to greet them, and present him with something unseen that lights up his face.
However, only select trainers are pick for this tournament, and one of them happens to be our favorite hero. Only he just doesn't know it…yet.
In an office at night, a shadowed man, whose face remained unseen, was on a computer selecting the profiles of certain trainers and dragging them into a folder that said "Tournament Competitors." He then came across the profile of "Ketchum, A.", and read it.
"Impressive league placements. And recently, runner-up in Kalos," he said as he dragged the profile to the folder. He then continued adding profiles until he came to another one named "McGavin, S", which he also opened and read.
"Hmm… interesting," he said, as a wicked smile formed on his face. He then added it to the folder. After printing out a bunch invitations, he had an army of remote control drones pick them up and take them to the selected trainers.
"This could be the start of my best opportunity yet," he sneered as he watched over a hundred drones fly out his open balcony window with the invitations.
RunnerNash Productions presents
Pokémon: Isle of the Legendaries
Meeting of the A-rivals: Part 1
One week later…
On the ocean outside of a nearby isle, a cruise ship was approaching said isle. On the ship, loudspeakers boomed as a female announcer declared, "Attention to all passengers, we are reaching our destination. Please prepare your belongings to avoid losing them upon disembarking."
Inside one of the cabin suites, a black-haired boy packed up his things into his backpack as a yellow mouse Pokemon watched in excitement.
The boy was wearing a red and blue shirt vest, a black shirt, dark blue jeans, dark green, fingerless gloves, and red and black shoes.
"Well, buddy. I hope you're ready for all of this," the boy said to his Pokemon as he puts on his new hat, which is red and blue, with a purple Pokeball symbol on it. "Our first post-Kalos tournament. I kind wish some of our old friends could be here, but at least my mom and the Professor came along."
"Pika!" the yellow mouse Pokemon cried as he jumps onto his trainer's shoulder.
After finishing as runner-up in the Kalos League, our hero Ash Ketchum has received an invitation to compete in an exclusive tournament where only the best trainers, champions, coordinators, and masters compete. Now he travels there with a couple of familiar faces to help cheer him on.
"Come on, they're waiting for us outside," he said as he grabbed his backpack and heads off outside the cabin.
Outside, he met a woman with auburn ponytailed hair and wears a pink shirt and white short shorts, and flat shoes with a Mr. Mime at her side, and a 50-year-old man wearing a tropical shirt and kahki brown shorts and sandals.
"Mom, Professor!," he called out to them.
"Ash, there you are!," Ash's mother, Delia Ketchum said. "So, you excited about the isle tournament?"
"You bet! Pikachu and I are gonna win the whole thing, isn't that right buddy?"
"Pika-chu!"
"Well, Densetsu Isle is famous for being a place were many Legendary pokemon from every region gather together to watch the tournament and award the winner or most worthy trainer a special price at the end," said the man, the Kanto region's Pokemon Professor, Samuel Oak, said as well. "There might even be some new Legendaries that we've never seen before."
"Really?!," Ash exclaimed.
"Pika?!," Pikachu added.
"Mime-mime?!," said Mimey, Delia's Mr. Mime, finished.
"Well, I certainly hope I get to encounter as many as possible!," Ash said with confidence. He and Pikachu then looked to the distance as the Isle drew closer and closer.
But little did they know, they weren't the only ones on the way to the isle. Around a corner, a woman with long reddish-purple hair, a man with short blue hair, and a Meowth walking on two feet, all in disguise, peered around the corner at the group. They were Jessie, James, and Meowth of the criminal organization of Team Rocket. These particular operatives had been after Ash's Pikachu since after their first encounter with it, and had followed them from region to region trying to steal it, along with any other Pokemon or valuables they could.
"So an island of Legendary Pokémon, huh?," Jessie asked, intrigued over what she'd heard.
"From every region in the world?," James added, equally as intrigued.
"It's basically a treasure trove of new powerful Pokemon for da boss!," said Meowth.
Just then a Wobbuffet and Mime Jr. exited their Poké Balls from Jessie and James respecitively.
"Wob-buffet!," said Wobbuffet.
"Mime Mime!," added Mime Jr.
"And the twerp and his folks are leading us right to to them!," Jessie exclaimed.
"So we can not only bag us Pikachu…," Moewth added with glee.
"But a bunch of powerful Legendaries too," James finished. The three then got stars in their eyes in the excitement over the their latest caper.
"Raises, promotions, all the glory in Team Rocket," they all said together.
"Wob-buffet!," added Wobbuffet.
"Mime Mime!," said Mime Jr.
Not long after, the ship docked at the isle's port and the passengers disembarked, including Ash, Pikachu, Delia, Oak, and Mimey with their luggage. As they looked around, they saw the civilization of the semi-large island. It was a medium-sized town blended into tropical paradise, with houses, villas, shops, stands, booths, event stages and other places all over. There were also spots of wilderness where wild Pokémon resided. And way in the background was the large stadium where the tournament was to take place. And behind that was miles of wilderness that led up into high mountains, where the Legendaries all gathered together.
"Wow, this place is incredible!," Ash exclaimed with glee.
"Pi-pikachu!," Pikachu agreed.
"Yeah, it's paradise alright," Delia said.
"Mime Mime!," Mimey added.
"Well first thing we should do is head to the Pokemon Center and get Ash officially registered for the tournament," Oak suggested.
"Right, let's go!," Ash said as he ran with Pikachu following behind him. Delia sighed at his.
"Just like his father."
The five then made their way to the Pokemon Center. Once there, Ash made his way to the front desk, and spoke to Nurse Joy.
"Hello, I'm Ash Ketchum, I'm here to register for the Densetsu Isle Pokémon Tournament," he said.
"May I see your trainer's license," Nurse Joy asked. Ash handed it to her, and she began typing on her computer.
"Now I need to see the blue Access Card you received with your invitation."
Ash took it out and handed it to her, at which she typed on the computer some more. After a few minutes, she handed Ash both his license and Access card back. "Thank you, you are now registered for the tournament."
"All right, you hear that, Pikachu?!"
"Pika-Pi," Pikachu responded as Ash looked on.
"By the way, if you brought Mimey along, then who's looking after your house?" Oak asked to Delia.
"Oh, Brock came by and offered to look after things until we get back," Delia answered. "I think Mimey deserves a vacation just like us."
"Mime," Mimey said, happily.
"Yeah, and Tracey's still at the lab," Oak mentioned, bringing up his assistant. "Someone has to look after it and all the Pokémon after all."
"Okay, all registered," Ash said as he returned to them.
"Great. . Now we need to check-in to our villa," Delia said.
"The tournament participant village is up at the end of Pangoro Road," said Nurse Joy. "Just be sure to have your Access Card with you to check in."
Ash nodded as he said, "Got it."
As Ash and co. left the Pokemon center, Team Rocket, still disguised, followed after them.
Later on, after arriving at the village and checking in at an office, Ash and co. made their way to their villa with the manager. Using his Access Card, Ash opened the front door to the villa. He, Pikachu, Delia, Mimey, and Oak all looked around at the villa and how nice and moderate looking it was in all rooms. They then explored the living room, the kitchen (which was fully-stocked), the back porch which led directly into to a pool, and their bedrooms, in which they all laid down their luggage.
"Wow, this place in incredible, don't you think, Pikachu?" Ash asked his partner.
"Pi-Pikachu!," Pikachu replied.
"It's almost just like home," Delia exclaimed.
"Mime Mime Mime!," Mimey said in agreement.
"You certainly go all out with accommodating the competitors and whomever they bring with them," Oak said to the manager.
"Well, we try," the manager said. "Anyhow, I'll leave you all to unpack and unwind. I'll let you know when the others arrive."
Everyone then paused when they heard this statement.
"Others?," Ash asked, perplexed.
"Oh, yeah I forgot to tell you, you'll be sharing this villa with two girls, the Landors sisters. We get so many competitors every year and there aren't always enough villas to go around, so we tend to put multiple parties in our villas."
"I see," Delia said.
"But don't worry. You'll love 'em. The oldest of these sisters competed in the tournament a few years ago, and won the whole kit and kaboodle."
Ash then got excited, "Well, then I definitely can't wait to meet them! In fact, I wanna go out and check out this place! You coming, Pikachu?"
"Pika-Pika," Pikachu said as he jumped on Ash's shoulder.
"Well, don't stay gone for too long, honey," Delia said. "We've still got some unpacking to do, you know."
"Oh, don't worry, Mom. Mimey can get all that for us."
"Mime Mime Mime Mime!," Mimey snapped annoyed.
"Ash Ketchum!," Delia exclaimed aghast at her son's apparent laziness.
"Relax, I was just kidding, you guys," Ash said as he rushed out the door with Pikachu. "Be back later!"
"He's certainly an energetic young man, huh?," asked the manager.
"Oh, believe me, you haven't seen him energetic yet," Oak answered with Delia nodding in agreement.
As Ash and Pikachu made their way through the village and into town, in the village housing office, Team Rocket was trying to gain residence at one of the villas. Unfortunately for them, it wasn't going so well.
"What do you mean we can't get a villa?," Jessie yelled.
"Because first, they've all been booked, and second, they are reserved for the tournament competitors and their families only!," said the employee at the front desk.
"Well, we happen to be members of the Pokemon Tournament Inspection Association!," James snapped angrily.
"Never heard of you."
"We happen to be inspectors who make sure dat da tournament goes smoothly!," Meowth declared.
"Wob-buffet," added Wobbuffet.
"Mime Mime," put in Mime Jr.
"And we require the best accomodations to be able to do our job!," James added in.
"So you get on that computer and make housing arrangments for us this instant," Jessie snapped as she reached over and grabbed the employee by his collar. That, however, proved to be a bad move.
"SECURITY!," he shouted. Next thing Team Rocket knew, they were being literally thrown out of the office by security guards, who then slammed the doors behind them.
"Some nerve!"
"Now what do we do? All hotels and motels on the island are booked for the tournament already!," James pointed out.
"We're up da creek without a shelter!," Meowth added in.
Jessie thought for a moment, and then said, "I guess we'll have to call in HQ for some resources."
She then took out a communication device as the others watched.
Meanwhile, in the main part of town, Ash and Pikachu ventured around looking at the scenery. The streets were filled with people and Pokemon alike, and there were stands for food and souvenirs. There were also clothing stores, supply shops, a couple of restaurants, and TV screens and monitors advertizing the tournament, which was to take place in three weeks. The two then stopped to look at the advertisement.
"Three weeks, huh?," Ash said with a bout of impression. "That gives us and everyone else plenty of time to train to be our best, right, Pikachu?"
"Pika-Pikachu!," Pikachu agreed.
"Shinx," a voice said. The two looked down to see a Shinx at Ash's feet.
"A Shinx!," Ash exclaimed as Pikachu lept off his shoulder to greet it.
"Pika-Pikachu-Pika!," Pikachu said.
"Shinx Shinx Shinx!," said the Shinx. The two Pokemon let themselves get close to each other and sparks flew from their cheeks.
"Well, I see you've made a new friend, Pikachu," Ash said, pleased at this.
"Shinx, where'd you go?," another voice called out. Shinx then turned and ran towards it, and upon reaching a person, was picked up by them. The person was revealed to be an 10-year-old boy with short brown hair, and wore a green shirt with a PokeBall symbol on it, beige shorts, and brown sneakers.
"There you are. You shouldn't run off like that, you know," the boy told the Shinx.
"Shinx," said the Shinx sorrily.
"It's alright. I'm just glad you're okay," the boy said as Ash and Pikachu approached them.
"Is that Shinx yours?," Ash asked.
"Yeah sorry, he likes to run off sometimes."
"It was no trouble at all."
"I'm guessing you're here for the big tournament?"
"Yeah. I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town in Kanto, and this is my partner Pikachu."
"Pikachu," greeted Pikachu.
"I'm Alan Kenworth from Cyllage City in Kalos, and you've met my partner Shinx."
"Shinx," greeted Shinx.
"Great. I just can't wait for the tournament to start," Ash greeted. "I heard they've got some top notch training areas for us to use too?"
"Yeah, but it's not just the training I'm excited about," said Alan.
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"The island has a whole bunch of other events and competitions coming over the next few weeks before and during the tournament, as a way of helping bond closer with our Pokemon."
"Wow, really?! Like what?!"
"A Water-type relay race, a Flying-type showcase, an eating competition, a Junior Battle Club for kids aged 10 and under, a Mini-Contest, and a Powerhouse Showdown, among others."
"Sounds like fun!"
"Pika-Pi!," said Pikachu. Just then, Alan realized something.
"Hey, you said your name was Ash Ketchum, right?," he asked.
"Um, yeah. Why?," Ash asked.
"Wait, now I remember you, you were the runner-up in the most recent Kalos League! I saw you on TV battling against Alain! I still think you and Greninja should've won."
"Oh, yeah. Well, it was a pretty close match even so."
"Well, I've so far competed in the Kalos, Kanto, and Unova Leagues, but couldn't crack any higher than the Top 8 in any of them."
"Hey, I competed the Kanto and Unova Leagues too, along with the Orange, Hoenn, Sinnoh and Johto Leagues and the Kanto Battle Frontier too. I managed to win the Orange League and complete the Battle Frontier."
"Wow, you've been all over the world, Ash. I can only imagine what you and Pikachu have seen and done!"
"Shinx Shinx!," Shinx agreed in excitement.
"Well, hey, as long and Pikachu and I have each other, there's nothing we can't do!"
"Pika-Pika-Pikachu!," declared Pikachu in agreement.
Just then, the two boys and their Pokémon heard a commotion nearby. They all turned around and were shocked to see a small group of five teenaged trainers wearing red and blue uniforms, along with an Hitmonlee and Magmar, and on their trainers orders the Pokémon were knocking around a badly injured Fennekin and Eevee. And if that wasn't bad enough, the trainers were throwing rocks at the weakened Pokémon.
"What are they doing to that Fennekin and Eevee?," Alan said, aghast at the cruelty as was his Shinx. Ash and Pikachu, however, were boiling mad at the cruel treatment the trainers were inflicting on the two Pokémon.
"Whatever it is, we gotta stop it! Come on!," Ash said as he and Pikachu rushed over, with Alan and Shinx following right behind him.
Meanwhile, the Fennekin and Eevee were in bad shape, as the group of trainers continued to abuse them as bystanders looked on in shock.
"You weak little beasts!," one male trainer said as he threw another rock a. "You're totally useless to us!
"Yeah the Power Players have no use for weaklings like you! Now get lost!," said another trainer. The two order their Hitmonlee and Magmar to attack again, but as they did…
"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!," Ash called out.
"Shinx, use Discharge!," Alan ordered. Both Pokemon let out their respective attacks, shocking and knocking back Hitmonlee and Magmar, much to the Power Players' shock as Ash and Alan came rushing up and stood in front of the Fennekin and Eevee.
"What the–how dare you!," said the leader of the group shouted. "This is none of your business!"
"It's everyone's business when they see the kind of cruelty you're inflicting on these Pokémon!," Ash snarled angrily.
"Yeah, what did they ever do to you?!," Alan snapped, also angry at the trainers.
"Pikachu!/Shinx Shinx!," Pikachu and Shinx yelled furiously, determined to defend their fellow Pokémon.
"We released those two weaklings, and they wouldn't leave us alone, so we decided to force them away!," said a second trainer.
"By having your other Pokémon beat them up like this?!," Ash growled.
"Maybe it'll teach them to do as they're told and get lost!," chuckled the leader.
"Well, maybe you're the ones who need to get lost!," Ash snapped angrily.
"Well, why don't you make us?!" said the sole female of the group.
"Is that a challenge?!," Alan shouted. Pikachu and Shinx then got into battle position.
"I'd say it is! You ready Dibson," said the group leader.
"You bet, Hatcher!," Dibson replied as their Hitmonlee and Magmar got into battle position too. It was an official showdown.
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