After saying goodbye to Jun, Liu Qing recalled all six Pokémon except Scizor and followed Scizor toward the waterfall. They walked on and on, and the scenery around them gradually grew familiar: tangled roots and lush green leaves; Pokémon hidden away, appearing and disappearing; exquisite flowers and fragrant grasses; strange, hushed cries, all in perfect harmony with nature... Liu Qing felt as though he had returned to several years ago. Back then, he had been a novice just setting out. Even with all his ambition, how could he ever have been certain he would one day achieve what he had today?
Gradually, the air grew damper, and a faint rumbling seemed to reach their ears. Liu Qing and Scizor unconsciously quickened their pace. Mist began to spread, gathering into pearl-like droplets on the tips of luxuriant leaves and refracting an enchanting light.
Soon, an enormous waterfall appeared before them. Although this was not his first time seeing it, and he had revisited it in his mind countless times, Liu Qing was still deeply awed by the sight. He released his other Pokémon so they could experience nature's tremendous power together.
"Roar!" Like a wanderer returning home, Gyarados roared excitedly, leaped up, and plunged into the pool beneath the waterfall with a splash. Gyarados swam and rolled freely, letting loose, while countless Magikarp gathered around as though surrounding their king, turning the entire pool a vivid red. The two Salamence spread their blood-red wings and flew toward the source of the waterfall. Exeggutor cried out happily and hopped over to mingle with the Grass-type Pokémon along the shore. Carrying Blissey, Scizor flew down onto Gyarados's back. Only Arcanine, uncomfortable around water, remained beside Liu Qing, constantly shaking droplets from that thick coat...
As night slowly fell, the Pokémon finished playing and