As Vivian announced the start of the match, the numbers on the timer beside the stage changed.
5:00...
4:59...
4:58...
Time kept ticking down, and Harley issued his orders immediately.
He first had Banette use Screech, then ordered Cacturne to use Bullet Seed. The two moves shot toward Bulbasaur and Beautifly one after the other.
May was slower to speak, letting Harley seize the initiative, and could only defend passively.
But the results of last night's special training showed themselves now.
After taking enough hits, they really had learned how to dodge attacks like these. Faced with this combination, the two Pokémon calmly evaded it, dashing Harley's hopes.
And that was not all. After dodging the attacks, Bulbasaur extended two Vine Whips from its bulb and grabbed for Cacturne's and Banette's feet with lightning speed.
Although Harley ordered them to dodge, the vines were simply too fast. His two Pokémon had barely begun to move before they were bound!
Without giving them a chance to break free, Beautifly used Silver Wind. The powerful gale struck them squarely, delivering a considerable blow!
It did not end there. After Silver Wind, May ordered Bulbasaur to fling Cacturne and Banette away like spinning tops. As the two Pokémon spun through the air, Beautifly used Silver Wind again, blasting them!
The fierce wind sent the two Pokémon spinning even faster before they finally crashed heavily to the ground!
Cheers rose from the crowd. Not only had the audience enjoyed that dazzling display, but several judges also nodded approvingly.
The yellow bar representing Harley's "health" suddenly dropped by a large chunk, marking May's first success in this battle!
"All right!" Misty could not help cheering in the stands, clearly delighted by her friend's performance. "If this keeps up, it's only a matter of time before