Outside the Giant Chasm.
On the flat ground, Keldeo changed into Resolute Form once again.
Before saying goodbye, Cobalion and the others invited Ash and his friends to attend Keldeo's induction ceremony into the Swords of Justice.
Four Sacred Swords of different elemental colors extended from their heads and met in midair.
Clang-
"When our companions' strength truly becomes one..."
With Ash, Brock, and the others as witnesses,
Keldeo and the others declared in unison,
"True courage is born!"
From that moment on, Keldeo became a true member of the Swords of Justice.
Cobalion nodded. "Congratulations on becoming a true Sword of Justice."
After becoming a true Sword of Justice,
Keldeo had something to do.
"Cobalion, there's something I have to accomplish."
Keldeo said earnestly, "I want to help Ash win the Pokémon League tournament in the Unova Region!"
Even though Ash had only just met Keldeo, he had chosen to help without hesitation, giving Keldeo the courage to press on.
On their way to the Giant Chasm, Ash had also told Keldeo about his experiences.
Ash had failed to win the championship at four consecutive regional League conferences, but he hadn't lost heart.
That spirit was precisely what had inspired Keldeo.
Now, Keldeo had become a true Sword of Justice.
Keldeo wanted to help Ash in return.
Cobalion nodded. "Go ahead. You have my support."
Virizion smiled. "I look forward to seeing how you do in the Unova League."
Terrakion grinned. "Same here."
Naturally, Keldeo also needed to ask Ash what he thought.
And of course, Ash said he had no problem with it!
Cobalion and Keldeo agreed on the tournament dates.
They would meet up with Cobalion after the Vertress Conference ended.
Until then, Keldeo would travel with Ash and his friends.
In fact, counting the days, there