Before Lillie can react, however, something pulls her out of harm's way at the last second. When she next opened her eyes, she saw that it was Absol who saved her just then. It sniffs Lillie's face, making sure that she was fine, and then takes a look at the injured Snowy
Angered, Absol roars at Abomasnow, causing the Abomasnow to get even more enraged. Abomasnow readies an Energy Ball, while Absol charges at it head on, surprising Lillie greatly
Abomasnow fires the energy ball, but Absol cuts right through it with Night Slash. Abomasnow tried to land a Wood Hammer, but Absol thrusts it with a Megahorn before Wood Hammer can even touch it, greatly damaging Abomasnow. Absol then circles around Abomasnow and hits it with Psycho Cut. Abomasnow uses Icy Wind around it, which Absol dodges, but is then met with a Wood Hammer, sending it back
"Absol, are you ok?", Lillie asks in concern, to which Absol responds with by getting back up and nodding at Lillie, reassuring her of its safety
Lillie looks at everyone for a moment, and then comes up with a plan
"Peonia, I need Luxray to grab Abomasnow's attention!", Lillie tells her, to which Peonia responds with a nod
"Luxray, use discharge!", Peonia commands, as Luxray lets out discharge, grabbing Abomasnow's attention
Abomasnow sends an icy wind at Luxray's direction, but Luxray dodges it and uses Scary Face, lowing it's speed gravely
"Snowy, you to sneak through the hail and hit it with Iron Tail when I say so", Lillie says, as Snowy gets on it, "Absol, I need you to help Luxray keep Abomasnow at bay."
Absol nods, as it jumps at Abomasnow and hits it with Night Slash. Abomasnow tried to retaliate with wood hammer, but Luxray hits it with a double-edge from the side. Luxray then lets out a discharge, damaging Abomasnow. Abomasnow shakes it off with icy wind, but is then met with an Iron Tail from Snowy, causing it to fall over. Before it can land another attack, however, Absol jumps at it and lands a Megahorn, knocking Abomasnow out and ending the battle
Absol grabs the Radiant Petal from Abomasnow and gives it to Lillie
"Thank you Absol!", Lillie says, as she begins to put her hand near Absol. Lillie is slightly hesitant about trying to pet Absol, but Absol puts its head on Lillie's hand itself, causing her to smile and pet it back in response
"Vulpix!", Snowy says, as it comes near Lillie
"You too Snowy!", Lillie tells it, with a slight giggle in her voice, "And thank you too Peonia!"
Peonia nods, as she returns Luxray and walks up to Lillie
"So", Peonia asks, "what's the plan now?"
"Now, let's head back to the farm and create the reins of unity!", Lillie replies
Peonia nods. The two start walking back to the farm, though Absol keeps its guard up, as if it senses something nearby, something that shouldn't be...
We cut back to the boys, who are taking on Glastrier. It's Ash's Lucario, Goh's Cinderace, Gladion's Lycanroc, and Peony's Copperajah against Glastrier
Glastrier attempts to rush Lucario with High Horsepower, but Lucario counters it with a point blank Aura Sphere, sending both Pokémon back. Lycanroc uses Stone Edge, while Cinderace uses Pyro Ball, but Glastrier uses iron defense, weakening both attacks, although still taking heavy damage
Copperajah comes in with heavy slam, but Glastrier dodges it and hits it with High Horsepower, heavily damaging Copperajah. Lucario charges at Glastrier head on. Glastrier uses icicle crash, but Cinderace and Copperajah counter it with pyro ball and flash cannon, while Lucario charges up an aura sphere to land point blank at Glastrier's face. Glastrier is damaged by this. Glastrier charges at Lucario with High Horsepower, but Lucario counters it with Steel Beam, heavily damaging both Pokémon
"Trying this thing head on isn't going to work!", Gladion says, "We need to get unpredictable!"
Everyone then turns to Ash. He thinks for a moment, and then comes up with a plan
"Lucario", Ash commands, "use double team!"
Lucario then uses double team, surrounding Glastrier. Glastrier, again, stomps on the ground and eliminates the shadow clones, while Lucario charges in head on and charges an aura sphere. Glastrier uses icicle crash, but Lucario dodges this
"Hey Goh", Ash says, as Lucario fires an aura sphere in Cinderace's direction, "send it back!"
"C-Cinderace! Use Blaze Kick!", Goh commands, as Cinderace sends Aura Sphere at Glastrier's direction, damaging it heavily
Copperajah uses this chance to land a heavy slam. Glastrier is unable to dodge it. Glastrier retaliates with high horsepower, but Copperajah uses iron defense, sharply increasing its defense and taking the hit
Glastrier fires another icicle crash at Lucario, Cinderace, and Lycanroc. Gladion tells Goh and Ash to cover him, as Ash and Goh counter Icicle Crash with Aura Sphere and Pyro Ball respectively
Gladion uses this chance to use his Z-Move and perform Continental Crush, summoning a giant boulder in the air and sending it Glastrier's way
"Wow...", Peony says, stunned by what he is witnessing, "now THAT is power!"
Glastrier tries do dodge it, but the other Pokémon aren't letting it get away. Glastrier uses Icicle Crash to knock everyone down, and begins to charge through Lucario with High Horsepower, but Lucario counters this head on with Reversal, sending Glastrier flying right into Continental Crush, as the move lands
As the dust clears, Glastrier is down for the count
"Goh, now's your chance!", Ash says
"Right!", Goh replies as he throws his Pokéball at Glastrier. The ball wiggles 3 times, and in the end, Glastrier is caught
"Haha! Yes!!!", Gladion says in joy, "We caught it!!!"
Goh retrieves the Pokéball. Everyone begins celebrating, and they decide to head back to the farm. Gladion sends out Silvally, while Ash and Goh ride on Zapdos
On the way back, Ash decides to call Chloe to see how things are going
"Hey Chloe", Ash says on his Rotom-phone, "how's it going with the reins of unity?"
"Well the one the mayor gave us was broken", Chloe replies, "but I'm collecting black and white Wooloo tuft to make a new one, while Lillie's out getting something called the "radiant petal'"
"That's good to hear!", Goh interjects, seemingly in a good mood, "So, when will Lillie be back?"
"Hopefully soon", Chloe replies, "I've already collected enough Wooloo tuft to make twenty of these..."
"Alright, we'll see you there!", Ash tells her, before hanging up and continuing to head for the farm
"Hey, Ash?", Gladion asks, "What's going on?"
"We're going to meet up with Lillie and Chloe at the farm", Ash replies, "they're going to recreate the reins of unity!"
Gladion nods, as Zapdos and Silvally head for the farm
We cut back to Lillie and Peonia, who are walking and talking as they head back to the farm
Lillie looks at Absol, smiling as it smiles back, though she notices it frequently looking around and getting into a position as if it's ready to attack something
"Absol", Lillie asks, "are you alright?"
Absol looks at Lillie for a moment, but immediately goes back to being on guard
"Maybe... something else is going on?", Peonia suggests, grabbing Lillie's attention
"What do you mean?", Lillie asks
"Absol's are known for their ability to sense danger", Peonia replies, "has it been doing this for the entirety of your journey together?"
"Only since we entered the forest...", Lillie replies
"Then maybe Absol's not the only one here who should be on guard", Peonia tells her, as she pulls out a Pokéball and gives a serious look
Lillie pauses for a moment, but ultimately nods in agreement
The episode ends with the girls walking back to the farm... with an ominous shadow lurking in the shadows of the forest, seemingly ready to pounce at any moment...
Writer's talking-
That's all for this chapter everyone. It's... it's a chapter alright
I apologize if the fights and the writing of this episode feels rushed. This was due to a combination of how insanely long the last chapter was, and my uncertainty of writing this chapter. You see, the original version of this story did not have all 3 legendary birds, it was only Galarian Moltres in the cave fight, but then I gave Goh that Zapdos episode and I just thought I should complete the trilogy and do something with Articuno
I also apologize there wasn't much Aureliashipping content in this one... kind hard to fit much in given this chapter's plot without feeling forced, wouldn't ya say? Hopefully the inclusion of the third legendary bird allowed for better development of Lillie's relationship with Absol. I hope you all enjoyed, be sure to like this chapter and follow me if you're ready for more. I'll see you all in the next episode... man have I been looking forward to the next one
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