[Well, that answers that debate. Gordon steps forward, tapping Waver as he passes, whispering to the young man.]

Durant's tunnel. Now.

[It's the best chance any of them have at survival if this fails.]

Wait!

[The words stop the Breloom in her tracks, the Pokémon half finished with a focus punch.]

We came to free you! I know you have been trapped here for a long time, but we're different now. These guards do not represent humanity. The people above know nothing of this. I know you're angry, but let us punish the guilty. Nobody has to die today!

[The Rotom flies up, looking into the Registeel's eyes.]

it's true! No poke balls! No slaves. Jim's my friend! He teaches me, and takes me new places, and we work together. He's met Diance, and Moltres!

[The Rotom loops back away, flying into Gordon's warp band on his raised hands. Mike the Blastoise emerges, to Gordon's surprise. The Blastoise sees the god charging an attack and steps in front of Gordon, using Protect.]

Please, Titan. These children have done nothing to deserve this.