During Jupiter and Hoki's Pokémon battle, the Team Galactic members behind Jupiter interfered. Even with all six of our Pokémon out, we couldn't handle them, and we lost. Hoki had even said he was collecting Canalave's badges, so he was among the stronger Trainers.
"Damn it, at this rate..."
When I looked, a swarm of Golbat that hadn't been there a moment ago had surrounded us. We might have had the matchup advantage, but against this many Golbat, we were hopelessly outnumbered.
"Great, there are even more!"
And on top of that, there was Bronzong, which even Super Skills barely affected! With things like this, we really couldn't keep them under control!
"Staraptor, Murkrow! Go!"
I sent the two of them to the lake to protect Mesprit.
"Honchkrow, you go too!"
Handsome also sent Honchkrow to provide cover.
But...
A swarm of Golbat blocked their path.
"Do you think we're just going to do as we're told?"
Those words grated on my ears, as though she were mocking me. I was already irritated enough.
"Everyone, come out."
Piplup, Rea Coil, and Muma emerged from the remaining four balls.
"That stupid woman's got everyone worked up, hasn't she?"
Everyone nodded vigorously in unison. Apparently, being treated as though they were already past their prime had left them frustrated.
"Everyone, we've been through strict training with Yuto and the others, over and over! When you think of it that way, being outnumbered doesn't mean a damn thing, does it?"
Everyone nodded vigorously again. Honestly, the difference in numbers was overwhelming, and things were looking grim, but right now, boosting everyone's morale was the best thing I could do.
"Then let's send them all flying, starting with that senile old hag's Pokémon!"
With a shriek of "Did you just call me old?!" playing