"Hitmonlee, use Close Combat! Keep attacking! Don't give it a chance to fight back!" Jun shouted eagerly.
"Night Slash!" Liu Qing gave his command at the same time.
At their commands, a red gleam flashed in Hitmonlee's eyes, and it charged toward Absol. Just then, Absol swung its head, its scythe glowing purple-black as it unleashed a huge crescent-shaped blade of light.
"You've got to be kidding! Look out! Dodge, Hitmonlee!" Jun stared wide-eyed at the enormous crescent blade. Even from this far away, he felt as though he could sense its terrifying power, and he shouted in panic.
The sharp reflexes of a Fighting-type certainly came in handy. At Jun's warning, Hitmonlee stopped abruptly, pushed off with both legs, and leaped up, narrowly avoiding Night Slash.
"All right, fight back!" Jun breathed a sigh of relief. "Attack, Hitmonlee! High Jump Kick!"
At his command, Hitmonlee's left leg instantly stretched out in midair. As Absol nimbly jumped backward, Hitmonlee planted its left foot in front of it. Its extended left leg rapidly contracted while its right leg bent, gathering power.
"Absol, Flash!" Liu Qing commanded just then. Absol turned the scythe on its head, releasing a dazzling light. Not only did Hitmonlee take the attack head-on, but even Jun, directing it from behind, instinctively raised a hand to shield his eyes.
With a thunderous boom, the ground trembled slightly, and Hitmonlee cried out in pain. Jun's heart lurched, and he immediately looked over. Hitmonlee had driven its knee into the ground, while Absol stood directly in front of it, watching it coldly.
"Hitmonlee!" Jun shouted anxiously. "Straight ahead! Blaze Kick!"
At Jun's command, Hitmonlee ignored the searing pain in its right knee and stood, flames swirling around its right foot. It attacked in the direction Jun had indicated, but Absol