July 26, Jubilife Pokémon Park.
Early that morning, the sun had just begun to rise.
As it climbed, golden light spilled across the entire lake.
The Swanna's dance also reached its climax.
They began performing a more difficult move-a synchronized leap with wings beating!
All the Swanna beat their wings with all their strength at the same instant, briefly lifting their bodies off the water and raising an enormous curtain of spray!
The spray became a brilliant rainbow in the sunlight. Against it, their white wings looked as though they had been draped in seven-colored light!
Then, with a long, ringing cry from the Swanna leader,
All the Swanna abruptly slowed their movements, as though they had received a command.
They stopped spinning and leaping, instead stretching their wings gracefully.
Like dancers taking their final bows, they glided slowly across the water, eventually gathering around their leader. They quickly settled down and gently preened their feathers.
The lake grew calm again, leaving only spreading ripples and a rainbow that vanished in a flash.
The sunlight completely dispersed the morning mist, adding a warm golden sheen to the azure lake.
The Swanna had put on a wonderful dance.
And their only audience had been the Pokémon, led by Milotic, Primarina, and Lapras, along with Lorelei watching from the hotel's third-floor balcony.
That was because the Swanna had not danced for Milotic and the others.
They had danced to strengthen the bonds within their flock.
Lorelei had appreciated the Swanna's beautiful forms.
She also agreed with the Pokédex's claim that Swanna could travel thousands of kilometers in a single flight.
Daily dance training like this was excellent exercise for both their stamina and their wings.
Without realizing it, Lorelei set down her teacup and began clapping softly.
"Mew~"
"Fwoo~~"
Milotic and Lapras