Overture to the Finale

Misdreavus circled through the air as countless invisible strands of Fear Energy rushed toward her. Delighted, she decided it was time for the final demolition!

She drifted over to the wobbling cornerstone and gave it a gentle push.

Tap.

The cornerstone rolled off to the side.

Time seemed to stop for an instant. Then came a spectacular sight.

The Tower of the Sun collapsed!

"AAAAAAAAAH!"

"AAAAH!"

"..."

As the Tower of the Sun toppled, screams of sheer terror rose all around.

BOOM!

"Mis."

"Yo."

"Vee."

The Demolition Squad gazed at what they had done, feeling strangely moved.

"Mis!"

Misdreavus suddenly shook her head. This was no time to get emotional. She had people to save.

She closed her eyes and searched for them. One shadow after another shot into the sky.

The instant the Tower of the Sun collapsed, a golden beam leaped into the air, lifting Laika, Odo, and Belia with it.

The golden light wheeled around, ready to scoop up Ash and the others as well. But cracks spread across the altar, and the Red and Blue Orbs forming above it began to fracture. The cracks grew wider and wider.

BOOM!

The mass of energy at the center also grew unstable, sending torrents of energy spilling out.

"Misty!"

Ash shouted as the ground beneath Misty broke away, leaving her in terrible danger.

"Wait! You've got to be kidding me!"

That was all Misty managed to say before she plunged downward.

"Ash, send out Noctowl, quick!"

Brock shouted, thinking fast. Then he turned to Lisa beside him. "Miss Lisa, don't worry. I'll protect you!"

"Time to jump."

With that, Lisa leaped off.

"Huh?"

Brock froze. His hand slipped, and he fell too.

"Pikachu, hold on tight."

Clinging to the railing with one hand, Ash pulled out a Poké