Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie arrive in Rosen City.
-Bonnie: Wow. This place so pretty.
-Serena: Yeah. I hope there'll be a showcase here soon.
-Clement: Hey, what's going on there?
-Ash: Looks like a battle. Let's check it out.
They watch a battle between Kiley and her Weavile, and Ash's old rival, Trip and his Serperier.
-Kiley: Weavile, use Metal Claw!
-Weavile: (Metal Claw move)
-Trip: Serperier, dodge and use Leaf Storm!
-Serperier: (Leaf Storm move)
Leaf Storm connects and Weavile falls on its back.
-Kiley: Are you alright, Weavile?
Weavile gets back to its feet.
-Kiley: Great, now use Ice Shard!
-Trip: Counter with Leaf Blade!
Serperier breaks the Ice Shard with its Leaf Blade.
-Trip: Now use Vine Whip!
Serperier uses Vine Whip to lift Weavile and slam it to the ground. Weavile is unable to battle.
-Bonnie: Wow. That was incredible.
-Serena: Definitely. I would have loved to see more.
Ash walks up to Trip while returns Serperier to its Pokeball.
-Ash: Hey, Trip. Nice to see you again.
-Trip: Ash, long time no see. How have you been doing?
-Ash: I'm doing great. Oh yeah, I'd like to introduce you to my new friends.
-Serena: Hi, my name's Serena.
-Bonnie: I'm Bonnie, and this is Dedenne.
-Dedenne: (greetings)
-Bonnie: And this is my big brother.
-Clemont: I'm Clemont. Nice to meet you.
-Trip: You too.
-Ash: So, what are you doing in Kalos.
-Trip: Just visiting. Seeing the sights and the Pokemon.
-Riley: Ash.
Riley and Kiley walk to the group.
-Ash: Hi, you two.
-Riley: Hey there.
-Kiley: I see you've met our cousin, Trip.
-Clemont: Your cousin?
-Ash: Trip, that's cool.
-Riley: You two already know each other?
-Ash: See, Trip and I used to be rivals when I was traveling through the Unova region.
-Trip: Whenever we got the chance, we'd battle.
-Serena: It must have been something to see.
-Trip: Well, I'd better go. Nice seeing you again, Ash. You haven't changed a bit.
Trip walks away from the group. Unknown to them, a mysterious man wearing a black cloak and a mask and a Malamar watch them from behind bushes. Later, while Trip and Serperier are training in the woods, Serperier spots a twinkle of light in the distance and slithers towards it.
-Trip: Serperier, where are you going? We're not done training.
Serperier finds the source of the light and is mesmerized by it. Trip catches up and sees the mysterious man and Malamar.
-Trip: What's going on? Who are you?
-Mysterious man: You may call me Master Z. I have noticed you battling earlier, and I was intrigued by your skills. You will be perfect for what I have in store for this city.
-Trip: Whatever this plan is, I want no part of it! Serperier, use Solar Beam!
Serperier ignores Trip.
-Trip: Serperier?
-Master Z: Allow me to show you how it's done. Serperier, restrain the boy with Vine Whip.
Serperier obeys and constricts Trip with Vine Whip. Trip struggles to break free, but the vines are too strong.
-Master Z: Thanks to Malamar, Serperier is mine to control. And now, it's your turn.
Malamar's body starts glowing and Trip stares directly at it. He feels his thoughts and free will slipping away. Serperier releases him.
-Master Z: Now, my boy, you will locate your battle opponent from earlier so that I can control her as well. You both seem like excellent pokemon trainers. Which means you will have an integral role in my plan.
-Trip: (monotone voice) As you desire, Master Z.
Later at the Pokemon center, the heroes are relaxing in the lobby. Nurse Joy comes out with Pikachu and Weavile.
-Nurse Joy: Both Pokemon are in perfect condition.
-Ash/Kiley: Thank you, Nurse Joy.
Kiley returns Weavile to its Pokeball. Bonnie starts yawning.
-Clemont: I think it's time to turn in.
-Ash: Yeah, I'm beat.
-Kiley: You guys go ahead. I'll catch up later.
Kileywalks out to the battlefield. She reminiscing about the battle with Trip.
-Kiley: Inkay, can you come out, please?
Inkay appears.
-Kiley: It's time for us to get in some special training.
-Inkay: (agrees)
While Kiley tries to choose one of her Pokemon to train with, Inkay notices a bright light coming through the trees. Inkay feels compelled to float towards it. Kiley notices Inkay leaving.
-Kiley: Inkay? Inkay, where are you going?
Kiley follows Inkay into the woods. When she catches up to Inkay, she sees Master Z and Malamar.
-Kiley: Who do you think you are?
-Master Z: I am Master Z, and I plan to take over this world with my army, which you will soon be apart of. Inkay, restrain her.
The hypnotized Inkay floats towards Kiley.
-Kiley: Inkay, whatever you're gonna do, please don't do it.
Suddenly, Kiley feels something constricting her. She turns around and sees Serperier and Trip.
-Kiley: Trip, Serperier, what are you doing?
-Trip: You will join Master Z's army. You will obey Master Z.
Malamar uses hypnosis on Kiley. She tries to look away, but Inkay uses psychic to make her look. She then becomes entranced.
-Kiley: (monotone voice) I am yours to command, Master Z.
-Master Z: Excellent. Now, my servants, let us commence with building my army.
-Kiley/Trip: Yes, Master Z.
Trip and Kiley follow Master Z.
To be continued…