"Graaaah!"
Palkia fired another Aura Sphere straight at Darkrai, clearly aware that this attack was particularly effective against it.
"Latias, Dragon Pulse! Darkrai, I need you to keep using Dark Void and Hypnosis to interfere with them! Mewtwo, Calm Mind!"
"Wuu~!"
Despite suffering from previous clashes, Latias had rapidly improved its control over its power.
Before this battle, Latias had already used Dragon Dance and Calm Mind.
As a Legendary Pokémon with extraordinary talent, mastering these stat-boosting techniques was only natural.
Thanks to these boosts, Latias had grown much stronger—but Palkia and Dialga weren't about to give it more chances to enhance itself further.
Though these two were the divine rulers of time and space in Sinnoh's legends, their battle strategies relied solely on raw power rather than tactical finesse.
They couldn't match the coordination of Latias and Mewtwo, who had a Trainer guiding them.
Darkrai, too, was cooperating fully with Ash to protect Alamos Town from destruction.
As long as Palkia and Dialga refrained from using their signature moves, Ash was confident that his team could hold them off for a while.
But it was clear that Palkia and Dialga were growing frustrated.
Darkrai's relentless Dark Void and Hypnosis made them hesitate with every move.
Even though they were far stronger than Darkrai, they couldn't afford to be careless—after all, a single misstep could put them to sleep.
Still, these were Legendary Pokémon with dominion over space and time.
Rather than engaging Latias and Mewtwo directly, Palkia and Dialga turned their focus to Darkrai.
Both fired Aura Spheres in unison, striking Darkrai with pinpoint precision!
Though they lacked strategy, they instinctively understood that taking down Darkrai would free them from its constant interference.
"Latias, use Wish on Darkrai!"
Ash watched as Darkrai endured the two powerful attacks, barely managing to stay airborne.
His trust in Latias grew even stronger—traveling with this adorable Pokémon had proven to be more valuable than he could have imagined.
With its Wish and Heal Pulse, Latias was not only a formidable fighter but also a reliable support Pokémon.
Normally, Wish could only heal Pokémon a Trainer had officially captured.
But since Latias was a Legendary with near-mastery over its abilities, it could direct the healing energy wherever it wanted.
Palkia and Dialga weren't going to let up, though.
They launched two more Aura Spheres to finish Darkrai off—but this time, Latias and Mewtwo intercepted them!
"Graaaah!"
"Grrrrah!"
The two Dragon Gods were furious.
They simultaneously turned their focus to Ash!
A crushing pressure descended upon him.
For a brief moment, Ash and Pidgeot felt completely frozen under their overwhelming might.
But while his body couldn't move, his mind remained clear.
He could still use his Aura and Overcome abilities!
That meant he could still give commands!
With a flash of light, Mewtwo teleported in front of Ash.
The power of Latias' Wish activated, instantly healing Darkrai's wounds.
But then—
Palkia and Dialga's gemstones flared with intense light.
"They're about to use their signature moves… Mewtwo, hold your ground!"
Ash's heart pounded in his chest.
Excitement and tension intertwined as he looked at his team.
Darkrai floated beside him.
It understood that Latias and Mewtwo were only here because of Ash.
It would not allow any harm to come to him.
"Graaaah!"
"Grrrrah!"
Spacial Rend!
Roar of Time!
Two devastating attacks were unleashed at the same time!
For a brief moment, the entire world seemed to freeze.
The collision of time and space created a fusion of their energies.
The two attacks combined, forming a reality-shattering force capable of reducing everything to nothingness!
At that moment, Latias released countless small, feathered orbs around itself.
These orbs weren't meant to attack but instead formed a protective barrier—Mist Ball!
Mewtwo extended both hands, forming a Protect barrier to shield itself, Latias, Darkrai, and Ash—all while keeping Pidgeot and Pikachu safe!
The next second—Spacial Rend and Roar of Time struck!
CRACK!
Protect shattered instantly!
Mewtwo immediately erected a Light Screen, but it, too, crumbled under the immense force!
Finally, the full impact hit Mewtwo's energy shield head-on!
BOOM!
A deafening explosion rocked the sky.
Everyone below watched in stunned silence.
Their eyes were locked onto the battlefield, where a Trainer had dared to challenge two of the most powerful Legendary Pokémon in existence.
Could he withstand it?
Tonio's hands trembled as he checked his energy readings.
The combined force of space and time was disrupting reality itself.
His expression turned to horror as he realized that the outskirts of Alamos Town were disappearing—fading into nothingness!
Meanwhile, Dawn, Anabel, Alice, and Tonio had taken a hot air balloon toward the top of the Space-Time Tower.
Charizard flew beside them, fending off shockwaves from the battle above.
A stray energy slash shot toward them!
Charizard roared, crossing its claws and slashing forward with Dragon Claw!
The impact sent it tumbling backward, but its fighting spirit only burned stronger!
The pressure of the battle ignited its latent power—its level, stuck at 79 for so long, finally broke past the threshold to 80!
Its experience had long been sufficient for a breakthrough, but the moment had never come—until now.
Meanwhile—
Ash didn't have time to notice Charizard's growth.
The Spacial Rend and Roar of Time attack had severely wounded Latias and Darkrai.
Even Mewtwo, though stronger, wasn't unscathed.
The combined power of time and space had left it struggling.
Without Latias and Darkrai's support, Mewtwo alone would have been overwhelmed instantly.
Seeing this, Palkia and Dialga prepared to launch another Spacial Rend and Roar of Time!
If these attacks landed, Darkrai and Latias would be completely defeated.
Ash's heart raced.
Where are you…?
Yesterday, when he first arrived, he had used his Aura to send a message.
Come on, little guy… I need you now…
As if answering his silent plea—
Vwoooom!
A time portal suddenly opened in the sky!
Palkia and Dialga froze, turning their attention to the rift.
Ash let out a breath of relief.
Finally, it's here.
From the portal, a small, green Pokémon emerged, gracefully flying toward Ash.
Around its neck hung a single, untouched Poké Ball.
A gift from Ash, given long ago during the Battle Frontier.
And now, without hesitation, it had come.
No matter the danger—
No matter the opponents—
Celebi had answered his call.
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