Ash feels something akin to fire light underneath him like hasn't felt in a while. He can't help but pump his fist into the air. At long last, he's getting to battle again.

"Okay Pikachu! Dodge it with quick attack!" He calls out. Pikachu lets out a noise of acknowledgement before darting off to the side to avoid the swift attack.

"Follow up with Iron Tail!" He calls out, throwing his arm out with the words.

"Pika!" Pikachu calls out, rushing towards eevee and getting his tail ready. "ChuPika!"