"Come back for now, Articuno!" Articuno could still fight, but continuing would only mean getting battered.
Seeing Articuno struggle, I suddenly remembered the frozen Fire Bird and Thunder Bird...
Articuno alone was no match for Lugia, but if we combined the power of the Legendary Birds, we might stand a chance.
"Snorlax, please find the frozen Fire Bird and Thunder Bird!" I sent Snorlax, a strong swimmer, out to search the sea.
"Kid, we'll help search from above!" Team Rocket's helicopter joined the search too.
"Charizard, please buy them some time!" I also signaled the Charizard I was riding to do his best to hold Lugia off.
"Serena, are you scared?" Before the battle began, I turned to ask Serena behind me.
"No. As long as you're beside me, Ash, I won't be scared!" Serena pressed herself tightly against my back and wrapped her arms around my waist.
"Then let's go!"
"Hmph! You think a mere Charizard can stop Lugia?"
"We're here too! Go, Crobat!" Brock sent out Crobat, the only Pokémon on his team capable of flight, to help.
"Togekiss, you help too!" Dawn sent out Togekiss to support us.
Even three against one, this lineup was nowhere near a match for Lugia.
I only hoped Snorlax and Team Rocket could find the frozen Articuno before we were all defeated...
"Crobat, Togekiss, spread out! If you stay together, you'll all be wiped out in one hit!"
"Hmph, together or apart, your fate will be the same! Lugia, start with Crobat!"
Never mind their differences in strength-just looking at Lugia, several times his size, was enough to make Crobat shudder with fear.
"C-Crobat, b-be brave! Supersonic!" Brock, stammering in fear himself, ordered Crobat to summon his courage.
Despite his reluctance, Crobat opened his mouth and fired Supersonic.
Lugia ignored the