"Swellow's Aerial Ace and Quick Attack hit Togekiss, but Togekiss's Shock Wave also hit Swellow! The Electric-type move was super effective against Swellow!" the announcer called out.
"I didn't expect that Togekiss to know Shock Wave. A hit at such close range must have done a lot of damage to Swellow." In the stands, Brock and the others wore grave expressions.
"Swellow, don't give up! Show some guts and break free!" Ash shouted. Once again, Swellow didn't let him down. Swellow actually opened its eyes again, beat its wings to disperse the Shock Wave surrounding it, and swiftly flew toward the field below.
"Togekiss, go after Swellow!" Liu Qing had now experienced just how stubborn Swellow was. How was this still a Flying-type Pokémon? It was more outrageous than a cheat, practically impossible to put down. Even after everything, it was still hanging on. He truly had no idea how Ash had trained it.
On the field, the two Pokémon, one black and one white, hurtled downward at tremendous speed. As they approached the ground, Swellow immediately made a ninety-degree turn and skimmed along the surface. It took impressive flying skills; even some Flying-type Pokémon wouldn't dare attempt it. But this posed no difficulty for Liu Qing, because Togekiss loved showing off its aerial skills. It followed Swellow just above the ground, steadily closing the distance.
"Air Slash!" As soon as the gap was small enough, Liu Qing gave the command.
"Swellow, climb, quick!" Ash was utterly focused. Even as sweat ran from his forehead into his eyes, he resisted the urge to blink as he warned Swellow. With another beat of its wings, Swellow shot upward, instantly dodging Air Slash. But Togekiss rose at the same moment, pursuing it closely.
"Togekiss and Swellow are locked in a chase, but