Even as night fell, the carnival's festivities continued. Countless colored lights lit up the plaza, decorating the entire venue like a fairy-tale world.
The Ferris wheel turned slowly, tracing a huge halo through the night sky.
The carousel lights flickered, while children's laughter rose and fell.
The most anticipated event—the fireworks show—was about to begin.
Xinhai held Eevee and Axew while Charmander crouched on his shoulder, and they found a spot with an open view to wait.
Blaziken and Gardevoir stood at his side, also looking up at the night sky.
"Boom—!"
The first firework burst in the night sky, transforming into the image of a gigantic Pidgeot soaring with wings outspread!
Then came the second, the third...
Countless fireworks shot skyward one after another, blooming into the shapes of all kinds of Flying-type Pokémon—Swellow, Altaria, Skarmory, Tropius, Jumpluff... Each was lifelike, leaving dazzling trails across the night sky.
"Wow—!"
Eevee tilted up her little head. The fireworks filling the sky reflected in her big brown eyes, and her tiny mouth formed an O.
Axew was even more transfixed. His reddish-purple eyes did not blink once; he had forgotten how to blink entirely.
Charmander's tail flame leaped in rhythm with the fireworks, his orange eyes brimming with excitement.
Xinhai also gazed up at the dazzling sky, an indescribable emotion swelling within him.
They had come so far, through so many battles and challenges. To be standing here with his companions now, taking in such a beautiful sight...
This is wonderful!
He lowered his head and looked at Blaziken and Gardevoir beside him.
Blaziken still stood there calmly, but the sky full of fireworks was reflected in his blue eyes as well.
Sensing her Trainer's feelings, Gardevoir's red eyes curved slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips.
"Gardevoir~" (This