"Work Up!" Xun Chaoze immediately seized the chance to give his command. Even as Keldeo tumbled, there was no panic; a red glow began spreading from the pointed horn atop Keldeo's head!
"Trying to boost your power? Latios, Purifying Light Wave!" At Liu Qing's command, Latios snapped his wings open. A powerful gust sent the water on the ground surging in every direction. Steadying himself, he faced Keldeo's tumbling yet still-glowing body and opened his mouth. Pink energy gathered in an instant, sending out a ring of ripples before erupting into a brilliant pink beam that struck directly. With a thunderous boom, pink smoke exploded outward, and Keldeo plunged from the air.
"Keldeo!" Xun Chaoze cried out, his voice filled with worry.
"Latios, Draco Meteor!" Legendary Pokémon had far greater stamina than ordinary Pokémon. Even though Purifying Light Wave was super effective against Keldeo, that single hit could not possibly bring Keldeo down. Liu Qing immediately ordered a follow-up attack.
At Liu Qing's command, an orange glow rapidly spread across Latios's abdomen. The energy surged upward, then shot high into the sky. Upon reaching its peak, it burst like a firework, scattering into countless small masses of energy that fell like comets, trailing long tails of light.
"What a fierce assault!" Elesa murmured with a smile as she watched Liu Qing's seamless chain of attacks give his opponent no chance to catch his breath.
"Keldeo!" Watching Draco Meteor rain down from the sky, Xun Chaoze had no doubt about its power. He immediately called out to Keldeo, who was about to hit the ground.
With a swish, Keldeo suddenly opened both eyes. A hoof shifted, and the rain filling the sky seemed to respond, churning like ocean waves and cushioning the fall. The instant Keldeo landed, Keldeo darted away, dodging