"Let's begin!" Liu Qing nodded and spoke calmly.
"Excellent, you're very confident!" Hills said. "Now, let me reveal the theme that awaits you... Fire Festival!" As he finished, he threw out two Poké Balls. The white light faded, revealing an Arcanine and a Charizard on the field. "Your opponents are Arcanine, with its flame speed, and Charizard, with its flame power!"
"This will be a double battle. The battle ends when one side's Pokémon can no longer continue," the referee announced. A man dressed somewhat better than Hills rode a flying platform over to Liu Qing. "Liu Qing, the Frontier Brain has revealed the Pokémon he will use. Please choose your Pokémon as well. If necessary, you can transfer Pokémon through this machine." As he spoke, a Transporter rose behind Liu Qing. The referee continued, "What will you do?"
"No need!" Liu Qing took out two Poké Balls and threw them. "Glaceon, Arcanine, come out!"
The Poké Balls opened, and Arcanine and Glaceon appeared together on the field. Liu Qing's Arcanine gave Hills's Arcanine a low growl, and Hills's Arcanine bared its teeth in return.
"The Battle Dome Battle you've all been waiting for begins now! Ready Go!" the referee immediately announced.
"Glaceon, Hail!" Liu Qing gave the first command. Glaceon let out an ethereal cry, and an icy blue glow spread over its body.
"Oh, that's impressive speed! Then we'll make our move too." Hills struck what he considered a graceful pose as he spoke. "Arcanine, Flamethrower! Charizard, Heat Wave!"
As soon as Hills finished speaking, Arcanine opened its mouth and fired a stream of scorching flames at Glaceon. Charizard unleashed Heat Wave at the same time. The two attacks merged, driving each other forward. Not only did the combination become more dazzling and powerful, but its speed also