Above the sky.
Azure flames and blue lightning intertwined, colliding into dazzling fireworks.
The clash between Xia Yan and "Yan Xia" had ended.
No victor had been decided, nor had there been any result.
In everyone's eyes, this was only natural.
After all, they were both Legendary Pokémon of equal standing. An evenly matched outcome was the most reasonable one.
Perhaps Elite Four Xia Yan had been worried about causing further damage to Ecruteak City, so he had voluntarily ended the battle. No one would criticize him for it.
However.
The first one to descend was Yan Xia, riding Zekrom.
The domineering Zekrom, wreathed in lightning, landed and immediately placed immense psychological pressure on the Team Rocket members.
Yan Xia did not dismount. He merely said to Athena and Matori, "I have some matters to handle. Leave as soon as possible."
His voice was hoarse, his tone cold.
This time, no one dared underestimate him again.
Even Athena obediently nodded.
"Matori, thank Giovanni for me."
As he spoke, he tossed the Poké Ball containing Nidoking to Matori.
"Mm-hmm!" Matori nodded repeatedly, then hurriedly added, "Executive Yan Xia, the Boss said you should return when you have time."
"I know."
With that.
Zekrom glanced sideways at the group. After giving them more than enough intimidation, it spread its wings and carried Yan Xia away.
"Executive Athena, why did that Zekrom just look at us like it was looking at a bunch of idiots?" Matori muttered quietly.
Athena had no time to speculate over what Zekrom's gaze meant.
She lowered her voice. "Hurry up and leave! Executive Yan Xia is gone. If that Elite Four comes down to cause trouble later, I won't be able to stop him."
"Right, right."
Then Athena led Team Rocket's elite members and Giovanni's secretary swiftly away