"Since the Sinnoh League's Lily of the Valley Conference began, sixty-four Pokémon Trainers have shown the finest strength they gained on their journeys here, delivering one thrilling battle after another. Now, the conference has finally reached its most exciting moment-the grand final!" The noon break passed in a flash. That afternoon, Liu Qing and Tobias slowly rose into view on platforms at opposite ends of the battlefield as the announcer delivered his opening remarks.
"Our two finalists are Tobias and Liu Qing! This is Tobias's first League conference, and he is also the first contestant to enter with a Legendary Pokémon. Liu Qing has competed in four League conferences-the Kanto League, Johto League, Hoenn League, and now the Sinnoh League. He won his first three conferences and conquered all seven Battle Facilities in Kanto's Battle Frontier, making him the strongest contender for this conference's championship... Today's battlefield is a grass field. Now, the ultimate six-on-six full battle is about to begin!" As the announcer finished, the grass battlefield rose into the venue, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
"We've finally reached the grand final!" Brock said delightedly.
"I can't help getting nervous already!" Jun said excitedly.
"I wonder what Pokémon Liu Qing will use!" Ash wondered, brimming with interest.
"So, what will each Trainer's first Pokémon be?" the announcer asked once the crowd's excitement had reached a fever pitch.
"Volcarona, I'm counting on you!" The instant the announcer finished speaking, Liu Qing threw his Poké Ball. It opened, and Volcarona spread its three pairs of petal-shaped crimson wings, fluttering in midair. Almost simultaneously, Tobias threw his own Poké Ball from the other side. As expected, the Pokémon that appeared was Darkrai.
"It's decided! Liu Qing's first Pokémon is Volcarona, while Tobias's is Darkrai!" the announcer immediately declared.
"Volcarona? Liu