The entire arena trembled.
Water spiraled upward as the resonance from Nerion intensified.
Elior steadied himself.
"…So this is your real power."
The surface of the battlefield split—
And from the depths…
A massive presence emerged.
The Final Pokémon Appears
A colossal form rose from the water.
Scales glistening.
Eyes glowing with deep ocean light.
"Leviadon"
The entire arena went silent.
Even the water seemed to obey it.
Elior's breath slowed.
"…This pressure…"
"Leviadon—Tidal Break."
Without warning—
A massive wave surged forward.
Thundrion tried to counter—
"Thunder Strike!"
Lightning crashed—
But was swallowed instantly.
The wave struck.
Direct hit.
Thundrion was thrown across the arena—
Crashing hard.
It struggled to stand—
Then collapsed.
The official raised a flag.
"Thundrion is unable to battle!"
Elior clenched his fist.
"…That fast…?"
Nerion's voice echoed calmly:
"This is the tide you cannot outrun."
Elior took a deep breath.
"…Riolu."
Riolu stepped forward again.
The pressure was overwhelming.
But Riolu didn't step back.
Close Combat Attempt
"Go in!"
Riolu dashed forward—
Fast.
Precise.
It jumped—
"Aura Strike!"
The attack landed—
But—
Leviadon didn't move.
Not even slightly.
Elior's eyes widened.
"…It didn't even flinch…?"
***
"Leviadon—Crushing Current."
The water exploded upward.
A vortex formed around Riolu.
It tried to escape—
But the current pulled it in.
Stronger.
Heavier.
Unavoidable.
"Riolu—break through!" Elior shouted.
Riolu pushed forward—
Aura flaring—
But the pressure was too much.
The vortex collapsed.
Riolu was thrown back violently.
It hit the platform—
Hard.
Silence.
Then—
It tried to stand.
Shaking.
Determined.
Elior's voice softened.
"…You've done enough."
Riolu looked back at him.
Then—
Collapsed.
"Two Down" Nerion said.
"Riolu is unable to battle!"
The arena fell silent.
Elior stood alone.
Two Pokémon down.
Only one left.
Across from him—
Leviadon stood untouched.
Unshaken.
Unstoppable.
Nerion's Words
Nerion looked at Elior calmly.
"This is the ocean's truth."
***
"Power without complete understanding… will be drowned."
Elior's Resolve
Elior lowered his head.
Water dripped from his hair.
His fist tightened.
Then slowly—
He looked up.
His eyes were different.
Not shaken.
Focused.
"…I'm not done yet."
***
He reached for his last Pokéball.
Behind him—
A shadow stretched across the water.
"Lunashade."
Its eyes glowed faintly.
The air grew heavier.
Elior spoke quietly:
"Let's finish this… together."
And the journey continues....