Ep 7. The Ties That Bind

Ash, May, Brock, Max, and Pikachu find themselves lost in a dense forest on their way to their next destination. As they navigate through the woods, they find themselves coming across a man named Sullivan and his traveling circus. Sullivan, who happens to be an old friend of May's mother, informs the group that they can help them find their way out of the forest if they assist with his circus show.

During the show, May is drawn to one of the performers, a young girl named Arielle who shares her passion for Pokemon Contest. However, as the group prepares to leave the circus, they discover that Sullivan has a dark secret – he is illegally capturing wild Pokemon and forcing them to perform in his show.

Determined to put a stop to Sullivan's cruel actions, Ash, May, and the others team up with Arielle and her Pokemon to break into Sullivan's camp and free the captured Pokemon. However, they soon realize that the situation is more complicated than they thought when they discover that Sullivan is heavily in debt to a group of dangerous individuals who will not hesitate to take their revenge.

With the stakes higher than ever, the group must use all their skills and Pokemon to not only free the captured Pokemon but also help Sullivan break free from his dangerous counterparts. As they work together to overcome these challenges, they begin to realize that the bonds they've formed with each other and their Pokemon are what give them the strength to tackle even the toughest challenges.