The fierce tongues of flame heated up the battlefield, but a sudden shout of "Use Protect!" shattered my hopes.
"What?" The flames dispersed around the surrounding halo.
"Use High Jump Kick again!" Mienshao hurtled toward Braixen! There was no other choice. I would use this move to wear him down! A ring of fire appeared around Mienshao, and Braixen fell under his knee strike.
Koko Snubbull Dad announced, "Braixen is unable to battle! Challenger, please send out your next Pokémon."
My next Pokémon was my white-flash fighter-Louise! I raised my right hand, and a dazzling light shone as Lucario underwent Mega Evolution! Louise rubbed her fists together eagerly.
Korrina said happily, "Let's have a good battle, Mega Lucario! Mienshao, use High Jump Kick!" My shiny Mega Lucario felt incredibly powerful, so I had great faith in her. "Use Brick Break and face him head-on!"
Louise leaped into the air and collided fiercely with Mienshao. Her Brick Break knocked him back, and her next strike swept straight across his chin. Mienshao fell from the air in a cloud of dust. When it cleared, he was already unconscious. Then Lucario's body glowed red! Wonderful! She had learned "that move" during the Gym battle! And since Pokémon could use five moves in this world, I didn't have to replace another one.
Korrina continued to smile, her fighting spirit undiminished. "Just what I'd expect from Silver's Louise! Your bond is every bit as strong as mine with Lucario!"
Koko Snubbull Dad announced, "Mienshao is unable to battle!" Then he looked at me. "Would the challenger like to switch Pokémon?"
I decided to send out my Legendary Pokémon. "Heatran!"
Korrina tossed a Poké Ball into the air. "My next Pokémon is Machoke! Go!" Both Pokémon were pretty bulky. This would be a contest of strength!