Poni Canyon.
While Li Wei was treating Totem Kommo-o's injuries, Cynthia walked over to him.
"Mega Lucario's combination of strength and speed is practically perfect now."
Lucario had now caught up to Cynthia's Lucario, or was only slightly behind at most.
Lucario's injuries weren't serious, so Shaymin could handle treating them.
Just then, while Li Wei was still tending to Totem Kommo-o,
sweet chimes suddenly rang faintly through the canyon. Countless scales glowing pink appeared out of thin air, drifting down like snowflakes.
"This is..."
Cynthia looked up in surprise.
A pink-and-black figure hovered lightly in midair, chirping happily.
It had an eggshell-like body, with a pink shell, a black torso, and a pair of large, lively eyes.
It was none other than Akala Island's Island Guardian,
Tapu Lele!
"Lele~"
Tapu Lele let out a melodious cry.
The scales it scattered held powerful life energy. Like a warm spring rain, they settled on Lucario and Totem Kommo-o, who had just fought a grueling battle.
Lucario's scrapes and fatigue vanished instantly, and its stamina rapidly recovered.
The cracks across Totem Kommo-o's chest also healed at a visible pace amid the scales' glow.
It soon stood up and let out a low roar, as though it had never fought at all.
Tapu Lele flew a circle around Li Wei, Lucario, and the rest of Li Wei's Pokémon, its large eyes filled with curiosity.
Legends described Tapu Lele as fickle and unpredictable.
But right now, Tapu Lele bore no ill will.
Tapu Lele seemed to greatly appreciate the Mega Evolution battle it had just witnessed, filled with bonds and strength.
Pokédex Rotom faithfully recorded everything.
"Recording in progress, Rotom!"
"Thank you very much for healing them, Tapu Lele."
Li Wei expressed his gratitude to the guardian.
Cynthia said nothing, simply watching in silence.