Garchomp dove down from above.
Brilliant ochre light enveloped its entire body. Under the force of atmospheric pressure, it formed a vast arc, like a shattered Saturn plummeting from the sky.
The Draco Meteors that had fallen earlier were fragments of that shattered Saturn. The fierce prelude had ended, and an even more ferocious finale had arrived!
"Garchomp!"
Rumble--
The deafening roar echoed beside him. Sweat unconsciously beaded on Ash's forehead, yet his gaze remained exceptionally firm. He crossed his arms, making the Z-Ring shine with golden light.
"Here we go, Pikachu!"
"Pika!"
Pikachu crossed its forepaws as well, mirroring Ash's pose. Pokémon, Trainer, and nature achieved Resonance in an instant. The radiance of the Z-Ring spread across Ash's entire body, forming a silvery-white energy halo.
Whoosh!
The stands erupted once more. The commentator shouted, "Ash is using a Z-Move again!"
As he spoke, the radiance descended upon Pikachu. With Ash's roar, its small body shot into the air.
"Release all our power! Corkscrew Crash!"
"Pika--"
Pikachu's cry rang out. Z-Power sent its body spinning at high speed, silver-white light wrapping around it and blending with its own golden radiance. In an instant, it condensed into a dense, gigantic spiral energy drill!
Buzz--
The shriek of air friction and the roar of High Horsepower crashing down rose and fell in succession.
Steelium Z had entered the fray!
The spiral Steel-type energy grew denser, shimmering with a cold silver-white radiance. Carrying a fierce pressure of wind and tremendous penetrating power, it made the drill increasingly dazzling and radiant!
Under the expectant gazes of every spectator, the gigantic golden-and-silver spiral drill pointed straight toward the heavens before charging head-on at the descending Garchomp without the slightest sign of retreat!
Both Pokémon hurled themselves at each other with all their might. Neither showed