Aside from Yong and Elite Four Drake, the only person who could truly feel the immense pressure from the two Pokémon was the referee standing at the edge of the battlefield.
Despite the crushing dragon might, the referee diligently carried out his duties. Only after both competitors were ready did he wave his green flag and loudly announce the start of the battle.
"Aerodactyl versus Flygon! Begin!"
The challenger moved first!
A faint blue-green light shimmered as "Rock Solid" suppressed the battle fervor surging within the boy. Yong had fully entered "stillness mode," his eyes fixed solely on his opponent!
"Aerodactyl! Dragon Dance! Then use Dragon Pulse!"
"Rooaaar!!!"
Aerodactyl roared and beat its wings. The great dragon twisted and danced in the air, purple Dragon-type energy rippling across its body like water. As a powerful aura rose, a faint scarlet gleam appeared in its eyes!
Dragon might surged forth, carrying the savage breath of ancient times and sharply boosting Aerodactyl's attack and speed!
The next second, Dragon-type energy erupted, gathering in Aerodactyl's mouth as purple energy!
The raging energy faintly warped the air and shook space, quickly forming an enormous, spherical ball of energy.
"Rooaaar!!!"
With another mighty roar, Dragon Pulse shot forth with the force of Thunder, blasting straight toward Flygon!
Elite Four Drake stood with one hand on his hip, his gaze profound.
Not a flicker of emotion crossed his face. Watching the incoming Dragon Pulse, he spoke calmly.
"Flygon! Dodge with Dragon Dance! Take to the sky! Use Tailwind!"
"Raaah!"
A slightly hoarse roar rang out. Flygon twisted its body as strands of swirling wind appeared, its speed visibly shooting up! With the flowing wind, it flicked its wings and easily evaded its opponent's Dragon Pulse. A purple dragon shadow then flashed around it as it used