This Could Be Trouble

"This Could Be Trouble" is the 17th episode of Tears of the Fallen.

Synopsis
Later that night in Kasai Village in Kalos, Hanzo video-calls Ippei to tell him his mission will be moved up to tomorrow, since Hanzo received word that Ghetsis is about to terrorize Unova and search for one of Arceus's Plates before Alain. He wants Ippei to meet Saizo in Unova, saying that Nihei will remain in the village in case spies are sent.

Also that night in Cianwood City in Johto, Alain and the crew go to their hotel. Ash is still upset at Dawn and won't speak to her, saddening her further.

The next morning, Ippei sets to leave on his mission, saying goodbye to Nihei, Sanpei, Barry, Zoey, and Kenny. They cheer him on and are confident he'll be announced chief when he returns. Ippei tells Nihei he'll video-call when he makes it to Unova.

The main group starts walking towards Blackthorn City, Johto. On the way, Alain explains the history of Manipulation and how Arceus was captured, all of which is outlined in the Backstory.

After a while, back in Kasai Village, Ippei hasn't called yet, worrying Nihei. Barry assures him he'll call soon. However, he still doesn't call for a while after that. It's shown that Ippei is being held prisoner in a cage in a warehouse the militia usually meets at. The person behind this is the militia leader, Heidayu, who has captured Ippei. He reveals he's the one who spread the word to Hanzo about an attack on Unova, which was a lie. He wants Ippei to stay locked up so he can be named chief instead of Ippei.

Nihei and the others run to Hanzo's office to see if he knows anything. No one answers and the door is locked. They then hear an uproar in the middle of the village. They run outside to see Heidayu at the top of a tower with a megaphone, with militia guards holding back citizens on the ground. In the tower, Hanzo and Shinobu are tied up and held hostage. Heidayu holds the megaphone to Hanzo's mouth to make him announce Heidayu as the new chief.

Nihei interrupts this, yelling at Heidayu, asking what he did with Ippei. It's clear Heidayu kidnapped him, so Nihei challenges Heidayu to a fight. He accepts and comes down to face Ippei's younger brother.

Meanwhile, back in Johto, the mysterious voice singing those lyrics strikes again, as first seen in Episode 7. Ash hears this and questions the others on what that was. However, no one else hears it but Ash. They keep walking, but are interrupted by a woman who's a Tekiyoku member. It turns out to be Domino.

Debuts

 * Domino

Music

 * Tears of the Fallen Theme Song -- composed by Nocturnal Jay

Other Music By:

 * Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)
 * Bensound
 * Purple Planet