The ursa major lifted its massive paw, pulling back one of its limbs before releasing it in a powerful swing. The beast’s eyes were narrowed, its muzzle pulled back in a frightening snarl. Whatever the creature wanted, it certainly wasn’t peace.

It seems that without my translating collar, negotiations are out of question. Raichu sighed and murmured to himself, He grit his teeth and channeled a large charge of electricity into the base of his tail, lifting the limb into the sky. While chanting his name, lightning gathered, forming a sparking orb that sat comfortably atop his lightning spiked tail. Standing still, he waited, freezing until the bear’s piercing claws came towards him, jumping when the paw became too close for comfort. A loud echo of destruction resinated from behind, and a quick glance back confirmed the statue he sat on was demolished along with the accompanying tower.

With a quick spin, he attacked with ‘Electro Ball,’ striking the gigantic head of the ursa major. Seconds later, a massive boom followed, sending bolts of lightning flying from the detonation point. He landed on the ursa’s arm as the beast roared in pain, stumbling a few steps back.

Raichu clenched his forepaws and bombarded the creature with a flurry of ‘Thunderbolts,’ aiming his attacks at the current burns on beast’s face. Despite a massive size difference between the two foes, his attacks actually managed to cause serious damage, especially when he targeted its previous wounds.

Upon seeing another paw on a collision course with him, he ducked down, falling towards the ground with a graceful spin to stick the landing. Not wasting a moment, he shouted a loud ‘chuuuu’ while attacking the beast’s right ankle with another ‘Thunderbolt.’

Raichu prepared to launch himself higher once more, only to grit his teeth and close his eyes, smooshing himself into the soil. His legs bent from the tremors caused by the ursa major’s paws stampeding across the terrain. Seeing as the massive beast tried to take a step forward, most likely to step on him, he prepped another ‘Electro ball.’ The titanic size of his opponent made each movement slow enough for him to charge an attack uninterrupted.

Good thing those vines haven't reached the castle yet. Dealing with those annoying plants was hard enough when battling manticores and timberwolves. I can only imagine how unstoppable this ursa would be when supported by them. He shuddered, picturing himself constricted by the thorn-embedded vines while being stomped on. I would be finished the moment I lowered my guard! Another sphere of lightning was charged as he jumped, watching the creature’s paws miss its target. With a spin in mid-air, he threw the orb at the ursa’s ankle, striking the same spot he had assaulted with a barrage of ‘Thunderbolts’ just a moments before. The force of his attack caused the beast to drop to one knee, roaring in agony.

He climbed up the collapsed leg of the ursa major while charging power into his tail, running up the monster’s belly with a ‘Quick Attack.’

The beast prepared its clawed paw for a powerful slap, grunting in frustration.

Seeing the move from a mile away, Raichu attacked the creature’s elbow with a combination of ‘Quick Attack’ and ‘Iron Tail.’ With a slight miscalculation, he swung his longer tail a bit too late, bouncing back down atop the beast’s belly. He glanced at his tail and frowned. Oh, right. While it has more range now, it also takes much longer to swing. Mistakes has been made... He shouted in pain from being slapped by the gigantic paw, feeling his back pierce through the wall of the castle. Ugh, I need to pay attention. If I keep losing focus, I’ll lose for sure. He yelped again upon bounding in between a few sets of pony armor. Tumbling farther into the darkened hallway, he crashed into a couple more sets of chainmail before finally rolling to a stop. He fell onto his belly while the floor ended up covered by scattered metal, some pieces finding their way underneath his stomach.

A painful and annoyed ‘chuuu…’ escaped Raichu’s mouth before he pushed himself to his paws, a big bruise now decorating his cheek. He shoved aside a heavy metal hat which was dangling from his ear and draped across his face. He pulled it off, glaring at the head piece, then glanced at his ‘Iron Tail,’ which glowed in the darkened lobby. He muttered, He narrowed his eyes before running outside, a new determination glinting in his eyes. Now, jumping through the hole in the wall, he blasted back into battle with a ‘Quick Attack.’ He leapt to the side, then straight up, evading a clawed forepaw and sending another ‘Electro Ball’ against the other knee.

Nica observed the raging battle from the oriel, resting atop the window latch. Her ears drooped as she wished for nothing more than to protect her hero, something she was currently unable to do thanks to her pathetic size.

With a surge of determination, she took a deep breath and narrowed her eyes, her forepaws clenched. Pichu… I mean Raichu… I mean Pikachu… yea, Pikachu is right. I need to stop diminishing my own self-worth. She thought back to the numerous compliments from the ponies she saved, back then dismissing their praise. A warm feeling flooded her body, the kind words and grateful messages making her smile with joy. Being in Equestria and helping its residents was, without a doubt, the best experience she has had in years.

She took a deep breath and whispered, Her size increased a little, the slight glow lighting the dimmed room. Psyching herself up, she hopped in place, pumping her strong rear legs along to the chanting of her voice.

She grew a little again, the shimmer becoming brighter. She leapt atop the candle holders lining the walkway, using her tail to swing herself from arch to arch. Her movements were graceful and controlled as her pep talk increased the accuracy of every movement.

Her size increased to half the size of a Pichu. Her smile radiated within the room, shining brightly as she landed on the padded sofa, balancing on a single paw.

Concentrating, she focused on her lightning, adding more and more to a growing mass in the palm of her forepaws. It had none of the power of an ‘Electro Ball,’ but a small sphere was created, casting a brilliant glow outside of the space. She threw the orb into the air, tossing the ball up and down with the lightning-shaped dagger on her tail.

Nica stomped and shouted with passion, She grew to the size of a Pichu, her surroundings no longer as titanic as before. The globe she launched flew back and forth as it rose towards the roof, shining bright as ever. It stayed there for multiple moments, before slightly quivering and falling to the floor, the radiant light softening.

Nica tapped her forepaws nervously as distress became visible on her face. As much as she wanted to grow more and help the Raichu, her fear started to take advantage of her, the fear of becoming arrogant. She didn’t want to become a snobby Raichu, nor did she want to allow pride get the best of her. The orb dimmed, casting the room in lengthening shadows. Would she really remain humble, hardworking and helpful if she stopped convincing herself of her inferiority? Would she be willing to risk her own life for others if she started to believe that her life is worth more?

She shrank little by the little as an inner battle started waging deeply within her mind, the sphere discarded in the corner flickering violently.

With the monster unable to move, Raichu hiked up its massive belly towards its shoulder, now focusing on offensive plays against the ursa’s head. He shifted from move to move, launching a powerful orb of lightning before casting a ‘Thunderbolt’ seconds later. ‘Quick Attack’ after “Quick Attack’ struck the beast’s nose, the Raichu following up with multiple ‘Iron Tails’ against its eyes. The fight continued as he kept up the pressure, never relenting.

Raichu grabbed the ursa major’s ear and sent a jolt of electricity inside, a trick he learned from watching tiny Nica’s previous attempt to help him. He released the ear and ran onto the ursa’s head before a massive fist could grab him and throw him to the floor. he panted in between his heavy breaths as a few drops of sweat fell down his face onto the bear’s constellations. He glanced at his larger legs, which had proven to be surprisingly agile despite their bigger size.