"Phew... No matter what, I won't give up!"
"Pikachu, I choose you!"
Driven into a corner, Ash took a deep breath, turned his cap around, and looked resolutely at Pikachu beside him.
"Pika!"
Pikachu understood. He leaped up and landed squarely on the battlefield.
Yellow sparks flickered from his red cheeks, his fighting spirit burning bright.
"Mega Lopunny, I'm counting on you again!"
Bai Shi kept his composure and left Mega Lopunny on the field.
"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"
Ash launched his attack at once.
Pikachu raised his little paws, lightly patted his cheeks, and unleashed a powerful yellow current.
"Mega Lopunny, use Ice Beam!"
Bai Shi gave the order calmly.
Mega Lopunny fired a frosty blue-white beam that easily stopped Pikachu's Thunderbolt.
"Mega Lopunny, use Swift!"
With the attack blocked, Bai Shi immediately struck back.
A barrage of yellow, star-shaped rays shot toward Pikachu.
"Pikachu, use Quick Attack!"
Ash's expression tightened, but he reacted in time.
Pikachu dashed across the field, dodging Mega Lopunny's attack.
Then he raced toward Mega Lopunny at astonishing speed.
In the blink of an eye, he was almost upon her.
"Mega Lopunny, use Mega Kick!"
Bai Shi held steady as he gave the order.
Mega Lopunny raised her right foot and kicked at the oncoming Pikachu with a thunderous crack.
"Now, Pikachu! Jump!"
Ash had been ready for this. He shouted to Pikachu.
Pikachu sprang into the air, evading Mega Lopunny's kick.
"Pikachu, use Iron Tail!"
Seizing the opening, Ash followed up with another command.
Pikachu spun lightly several times, then brought his tail down on Mega Lopunny's head like an iron whip, dealing a solid blow.
"Pikachu, finish her with Electro Ball!"
Ash pressed his advantage.
Pikachu formed a huge yellow ball of electricity and hurled it at Mega Lopunny.
"Mega Lopunny, use Bounce!"