Melemele Island, by the lake.
Buzzwole had originally come here to drink some water,
and do some bodybuilding while showing off its powerful muscles.
Unexpectedly, an imposing Bewear appeared behind it, and the two began a contest of strength.
This was Bewear's territory.
Bewear could sense Buzzwole's strength, too.
It was no great concern for Bewear itself, but it posed a threat to its child and the Team Rocket Trio.
"It can actually match Bewear evenly, meow!"
Hidden in the bushes, Meowth and Wobbuffet watched in astonishment as Buzzwole wrestled with Bewear.
The real problem was what Buzzwole was saying.
Meowth couldn't understand a single word.
"What on earth is this guy saying, meow?"
Up in the air, Latias and Latios were still hesitating over whether to intervene.
In fact, this was the best time to act.
While Bewear and Buzzwole were locked in a stalemate, one direct hit from Psychic each would have been more than Buzzwole could withstand.
After all, it was a Fighting-type Pokémon.
But while Latios and Latias hesitated, Bewear suddenly turned and left.
To protect Jessie, James, and the others,
Bewear chose to take them away.
"Why are we running so fast?"
"It's better not to get too involved with some guy we know nothing about. Retreat is the best option, meow!"
It wasn't that Bewear feared Buzzwole. It was simply worried that Jessie and the others might get hurt.
Meanwhile, in the woods, Poipole spotted Ash and the others flying toward the lake.
Poipole had no idea how it had arrived here, either. It had woken up to find itself in an unfamiliar world.
Li Wei's voice came from their armbands again. "Buzzwole is attacking Snorlax. Hurry to the grassland near Mahalo Trail."
"Roger!"
Hungry after its contest of strength with Bewear, Buzzwole had