c102: Champion Latias
"Latias, use Psychic!"
Chen Xiaoxiao didn't hesitate. She knew that mercy in battle could backfire. Even in a friendly match, allowing the opponent to recover could lead to unnecessary losses and she was never one to let her Pokémon suffer needlessly.
A deep blue glow radiated from Latias' eyes as powerful telekinetic energy surged forward, forming a concentrated psychic pulse that tore through the battlefield toward Ampharos.
Still reeling from the shockwave of the previous attack, Ampharos had just regained its footing when the Psychic attack bore down on it. Acting on instinct, it summoned a saffron-tinged surge of electricity to its right hand—Thunder Punch!
Boom!
A tremendous explosion erupted upon impact. The blast sent Ampharos skidding back across the battle arena nearly a dozen meters, dirt spraying in its wake.
Though it reacted quickly, the difference in power was stark. Latias, a Dragon/Psychic-type Legendary, naturally had a far superior Special Attack stat, and the move was expertly executed with minimal delay. Ampharos' Thunder Punch could only soften the blow, not stop it.
Pain coursed through Ampharos' right arm. The nerve response had dulled—Thunder Punch had taken its toll. Its dominant arm was temporarily paralyzed.
"Latias! Follow up with Mist Ball!"
Chen Xiaoxiao gave her command with sharp precision. A signature move of Latias, Mist Ball formed rapidly—a glowing sphere surrounded by vaporous energy feathers spun into being, then fired with grace and force.
Ampharos had no time to dodge. Still disoriented, it took the Mist Ball full-force in the chest.
Boom!
The explosion rocked the field again. Ampharos let out a cry of pain, the impact echoing across the field. In the distance, its family of Ampharos—observing from beyond the ropes shouted in distress.
Despite the impact, Ampharos remained standing, albeit barely. Crackling saffron-colored electricity erupted from its core. The energy was unstable but raw—Charge was likely used earlier, and now the stored electricity surged outward.
Seeing this, Chen Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow. "He's still standing? Let's end this with finesse."
"Latias, use Double Team— hen Dragon Pulse!"
The Legendary's form shimmered, duplicating across the battlefield in multiple illusory images. It became a hall of mirrors dozens of Latias gliding in elegant silence.
Then, all at once, they opened their mouths in unison. Glowing draconic energy condensed and exploded forward a volley of Dragon Pulses covered the field like a stormfront.
Li Long, Ampharos' trainer, clenched his jaw. He couldn't identify the real Latias—he had no time. Trusting instinct, Ampharos channeled all the electric power it had gathered into a colossal Thunder attack.
KRA-KOOM!
A bolt of lightning crashed down, its radius massive. The surge of energy scattered the illusory Latias copies instantly. But it missed the real Latias hovered just beyond the epicenter.
Chen Xiaoxiao pointed. "Now!"
The real Latias released her Dragon Pulse an emerald beam of roaring energy burst forward.
Ampharos turned and lifted his left hand, electricity surging once again into another Thunder Punch. He tried to meet the blast head-on.
Boom!
But the result was identical to before. This time, it was the left arm that gave out. Ampharos now stood with both arms limp, his breath ragged.
Chen Xiaoxiao gave a rare nod of respect. "Not every Pokémon would still fight with that resolve. He knew he'd lose the arm and struck anyway. That's courage."
Still, battle respected strength, not sentiment.
"Latias! Psyshock, now!"
Latias' eyes glowed again. This time the psychic energy crystallized into tangible, glittering waves Psyshock launched forward in a psychic arc, slamming Ampharos before it could recover.
Boom!
The blow threw Ampharos off its feet. It hit the ground hard, scraping soil as it rolled.
"Latias! Finish with Dragon Pulse! Don't give him time to recover!"
Chen Xiaoxiao was relentless. Latias, now hovering directly above, opened her mouth and fired another tightly condensed beam of draconic force.
Ampharos tried to rise, but his body couldn't respond. The blast landed cleanly.
Ampharos let out a final pained cry before losing consciousness. His limbs fell limp. He had fainted.
"You did amazing, Latias!" Chen Xiaoxiao cheered, her voice triumphant.
Latias soared high and cried out in joy, her body glowing faintly. Her aura shifted. She was radiating a new kind of energy like the atmosphere had thickened around her.
Chen Xiaoxiao's eyes widened. "She's ascending...!"
Within seconds, the Legendary Pokémon let out a burst of radiant energy. The air stilled.
Latias had entered the Champion Tier.
"You did it!" Chen Xiaoxiao called out joyfully. Gardevoir, watching quietly from the sidelines, bowed in recognition of Latias' breakthrough.
Latias flew to her trainer and gently nuzzled her. A bond reaffirmed.
After their moment, Chen Xiaoxiao turned to Gardevoir. "Heal Ampharos."
The elegant Psychic/Fairy Pokémon nodded and stepped forward, channeling a pink light from her palms Heal Pulse. Ampharos' body glowed as warmth spread over its limbs.
Moments later, Ampharos stirred. He blinked, then flexed his arms in surprise—they were fully functional. He had expected days of downtime, not minutes.
Ampharos' family rushed over, concern replaced by deep relief.
Chen Xiaoxiao stepped forward. "Ampharos, would you be willing to let one of your children travel with me?"
The elder Ampharos the father glanced at his partner, then at their children. This was not the first time a child had left to follow a trainer. And Chen Xiaoxiao had proven her strength and kindness.
After a long pause, the father nodded.
Chen Xiaoxiao turned to the youngest of the group, a slightly smaller Ampharos who had been watching the battle with awe.
"You… would you like to come with me?"
The young Ampharos froze in shock, then looked toward his parents.
Both nodded encouragingly.
The young Ampharos' eyes sparkled. He turned to Chen Xiaoxiao and nodded firmly.
"Great!" Chen Xiaoxiao beamed, pulling him into a hug. "We're going to become stronger together."
She exchanged pleasantries with the Ampharos family for a while longer. Then, as a gesture of respect, she withdrew several packs of Electric-Type Apex Energy Cubes and several more Advanced Energy Cubes from her system storage and handed them to the father.
"I'm grateful to you all," she said softly. "This is a token of appreciation."
The cost didn't matter—she had earned enough points from this battle already.
Finally, after heartfelt farewells, she held out a Poké Ball.
The young Ampharos tapped it gently.
The ball clicked.
Ampharos
Gender: Male
Level: 43 (Quasi-Elite Tier, Primary Rank)
A new bond had been forged.
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