Ultra Space.
As Darkrai, Hoopa, Lunala, and Zeraora gained the upper hand against Necrozma,
Ash and the others gave them their full support.
"Charizard, Flamethrower!"
"Altaria, Ice Beam!"
"Metang, Flash Cannon!"
"Dragonair, Ice Beam!"
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"
Attacks of all different types battered Necrozma from every direction like a raging storm!
Faced with such a dense, coordinated barrage, Necrozma had no choice but to concentrate its energy on protecting itself.
Its hold on Solgaleo weakened as well.
Lucario and Li Wei, who had been constantly monitoring the situation with their Aura, immediately knew their chance had come.
Li Wei's gaze sharpened.
"Zeraora, pull Solgaleo out!"
"Cha!"
Zeraora became a blue-white streak of lightning and dragged the long-imprisoned Solgaleo free of Necrozma's grasp!
Solgaleo let out a weak growl.
"Solgaleo!"
Solgaleo immediately approached Ash, extended its golden tongue, and licked his cheek and little Pikachu's.
Ash excitedly stroked its cheek. "Thank goodness, Solgaleo! I'm so glad you're okay!"
And at that very moment,
the last sliver of sunlight was swallowed completely.
The total solar eclipse had begun!
The instant Solgaleo was successfully rescued, Alola was plunged into complete darkness.
The total solar eclipse had arrived right on time.
Li Wei's watch vibrated as well.
"Ash, the total solar eclipse has started!"
"Perfect timing!"
Meanwhile, at the altars on the four great islands,
the four Island Guardians were the first to act.
Tapu Koko and Tapu Fini,
along with Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele, raised their hands together.
Imitating humans, they touched their index and middle fingers together to form the ancient triangular Manalo gesture.
Vast, surging Z-Power poured forth, becoming four brilliant orange pillars of light that streamed into the Ultra Wormhole overhead.
"Look, everyone! Our Island Guardians are sending their power to the other side of the Ultra Wormhole!"