Back Mountain.
After Iris and Brock helped lure the Cryogonal away,
Keldeo and Ash headed toward the Giant Chasm.
On the way to the Giant Chasm,
Iris and Brock's words of advice reminded Keldeo of what Virizion had said.
"Sometimes, one person's strength is no match for two people's."
Terrakion had added with a laugh, "And two people's strength is no match for three people's."
Cobalion's commanding voice had rung out,
"When companions unite their strength..."
Cobalion, Virizion, and Terrakion had declared in unison,
"They create tremendous power and courage!"
The three Swords of Justice's Sacred Swords had met in midair!
True power and courage...
Iris, who had ridden Dragonite to lure Kyurem away for Keldeo's sake, had given Keldeo courage.
Along the way, when Ash asked about the three Swords of Justice,
Keldeo recalled life with them, a sense of happiness filling its voice.
Terrakion was powerfully built and looked like a big brute, but was actually gentle and thoughtful.
Virizion was always calm and composed, and as gentle as a mother.
"Your greatest enemy is fear."
"You must drive that fear out of your heart."
Keldeo couldn't help remembering Virizion's words.
"Face your fear head-on. Only then can you truly confront it!"
As the leader of the Swords of Justice, Cobalion had immense charisma.
"Cobalion said that it's all right to fail. What matters is what you learn from that failure!"
Ash lowered the brim of his cap. "I couldn't agree more!"
"Pikachu!"
"I've kept challenging Pokémon League tournaments. Even though I haven't won one yet..."
Ash's tone suddenly grew firm,
"I won't give up!"
The fighting spirit in Ash's eyes ignited Keldeo's own.
"But I still don't really understand what Cobalion meant by the weight of a sword..."
Ash smiled encouragingly. "Don't worry, Keldeo. You'll definitely become