**In the scene—**
[Team Rocket, unwilling to waste time explaining, activated their machine and captured both Tropius and Meganium.]
[Seeing Meganium being captured, Grovyle immediately stood up, his entire body glowing with a dazzling white light.]
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**Palace Gate Stadium Audience Seats—**
"Is this… evolution?!"
"To save Meganium, Grovyle… evolved?!"
"This is insane!"
"Green evolution, huh?"
"Hey, you there! That's enough!"
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While the audience buzzed with excitement, Grovyle completed its evolution.
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**In the scene—**
[The white light gradually faded.]
[Sceptile emerged in front of everyone, its new form sharp and powerful. The leaves on its arms glistened like blades, and the seeds on its back brimmed with energy, capable of restoring life to plants.]
[After evolving, Ash immediately commanded Sceptile to rescue Meganium and Tropius.]
[However, to everyone's surprise, just as Sceptile prepared to attack, it found itself unable to use **Bullet Seed** or **Leaf Blade**.]
[In this dire situation, Seviper and Cacnea launched a fierce attack, leaving Sceptile battered and bruised.]
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**Audience Seats—**
"What… how can this be happening? Sceptile!"
"Back when it was just a Treecko, it could easily take down Seviper. Now that it's a Sceptile, it should defeat them with a single move! How did this happen?"
"Could it be that the heartbreak was so devastating it's affecting its strength?"
"This is too tragic!"
"Heartbreak… it's terrifying!"
The audience couldn't help but feel sorry for Sceptile.
After all, it had just defeated Tropius with great effort, only to learn that Meganium was in love with Tropius all along.
It ended up as the joker in this love story.
Even after unleashing its potential to save its beloved Meganium, it couldn't even use its moves.
How painful must this be for Sceptile, a Pokémon so proud and confident since its Treecko days!
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**In the scene—**
[With no other choice, Ash sent Pikachu to save Meganium and Tropius instead.]
[Though the situation was ultimately resolved, Meganium and Tropius were soon seen affectionately together, while only Ash remained concerned for Sceptile's well-being.]
[Later, Ash and his team arrived on Metal Island, home to the fifth Battle Facility, the Battle Palace.]
[Ash began special training for the upcoming battle, but despite its best efforts, Sceptile was still unable to use its moves. Frustrated, Sceptile ran off into the forest.]
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**Champion Guest Seats—**
"Was the emotional blow really that severe?" Wallace speculated.
"Romance is a killer. Sceptile can't even 'draw its sword' anymore!" Raihan joked.
"Staying single is the way to go!"
**No distractions. No heartbreak. A focused swordsman is a god.**
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**In the scene—**
[Sceptile, deep in the forest, began blaming itself. It repeatedly rammed into tree trunks, venting its frustration and despair at its own incompetence.]
"It's okay, Sceptile. If it doesn't work out today, there's always tomorrow. Everyone's still worried about you, so let's head back together," Ash said gently.
[Sceptile understood Ash's kind intentions and prepared to return to the Pokémon Center with him and Pikachu to rest.]
[But just as they were heading back, a swarm of Beedrill appeared and attacked.]
[Sceptile, Ash, and Pikachu were caught off guard and ended up falling into a nearby stream.]
[Pikachu was swept away by the rushing water, leaving Sceptile severely injured. Ash managed to drag Sceptile to the shore.]
[With the Beedrill still looming as a threat, Ash and Sceptile began their adventure through the forest.]
[Ash had no other Pokémon with him—only Sceptile, who was unable to use its moves.]
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The audience grew increasingly anxious for Ash.
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[In the forest, Ash and Sceptile tread cautiously.]
[That night, as they rested in a cave, Ash was visibly worried about Pikachu's safety but still made time to comfort Sceptile.]
"I'm sorry, Sceptile. If I had your Poké Ball, it might ease your pain."
[Sceptile shook its head, indicating it didn't mind.]
[That night, in its dreams, Sceptile heard Ash's encouragement: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. If it doesn't work today, there's always tomorrow. I'll always be by your side. Never give up."]
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**Champion Guest Seats—**
"Ash… he's so gentle," Cynthia said, visibly touched.
"To care so deeply for a Pokémon…"
"Never giving up—this is the true spirit of a trainer!" Raihan affirmed.
Even Raihan admitted:
At this moment, Ash…
Was far more impressive than when he wore a cape.
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**In the scene—**
[It was a tough night.]
[At dawn, Ash supported Sceptile as they continued their search for Pikachu.]
[Despite his exhaustion and repeated falls, Ash still spoke gently to Sceptile.]
"Don't worry, Sceptile. I'm fine."
"Sceptile, we'll find Pikachu, I promise."
"Afterward, I'll take you to the Pokémon Center to rest."
"You just need to hold on until then. We can do this together."
[Sceptile, looking into Ash's kind, determined eyes, recalled everything that had happened since Camomile Island.]
[Suddenly...]
[Sceptile realized that the heartbreak and embarrassment it had felt before meant nothing anymore.]
**From now on, and forever...**
**It only wanted to protect Ash!**
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**Together, they forged an unbreakable bond.**
Sceptile no longer cared for Meganium.
If it was going to protect anyone...
**It would be Ash!**
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