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Later Pikachu, Piplup and Togekiss are eating while their trainers also have lunch. Dawn is still worried about Togekiss, and Ash asks her what is wrong. Dawn explains that, while she's glad Togekiss protected Piplup from the rogue Draco Meteor, she doesn't really know the Jubilee Pokémon that well. Ash tells Dawn that Togekiss certainly showed her strengths during the battle, and Dawn agrees but she's still worried but doesn't know how to word her concerns. Brock tells Dawn that he understands what's she saying; before using Sky Attack and Aura Sphere Togekiss waited and performed tricks like she was performing an Appeal. Dawn believes that Togekiss is very elegant while flying and should do well while performing, however Brock agrees that battling will be difficult if there's a delay between Dawn commanding a move and Togekiss using it. But Brock puts forward another point: Dawn has just acquired Togekiss, and once she learns to communicate with her more, then she should be just fine. Dawn hopes he's correct but is still very worried, and Ash reassures her: there's still time before the Grand Festival. Dawn just needs to practice more and work and she'll get ideas. Brock agrees, and Dawn feels much better as a result.

Soon Team Rocket have dug an immense tunnel in their attempt to pull a sneak attack and steal Togekiss. Using a {{p|Diglett}}-Scope, they spot Ash, Brock and Dawn watching Togekiss as she flies around the vast expanse with Piplup on her back. However, sending the spying device up through the tunnel causes the roof to collapse on the three of them. Meanwhile Pikachu is watching Piplup and Togekiss with envy, something that the two notice and Togekiss immediately lands to pick Pikachu up. Pikachu is delighted and immediately joins Piplup. Soon Togekiss is flying again with Pikachu and Piplup having the time of their lives. Ash and Brock note how well Togekiss seems to look after others, while Dawn decides to ask Togekiss to land. Togekiss touches down and Pikachu and Piplup jump off only for Piplup to trip and fall. Togekiss picks Piplup up and cleans him off, much to Piplup's gratitude. Dawn asks Togekiss if she's ready to practice battling, and Togekiss happily flies into the air and begins swirling about. Suddenly Brock comes to a realization: as Togekiss was raised by a princess, she has naturally learned style and gracefulness. The seemingly needless movements are just Togekiss showing off this grace. Dawn knows this is what's causing her difficulties battling with Togekiss and worries she won't be able to win battles like this. The Jubilee Pokémon lands and bows, and Dawn tells Togekiss that in battle, speed and rhythm are important. Togekiss seems to understand and bows for Dawn, and Ash reminds Dawn that she still needs to practice. Dawn is now more than ready to battle again, a sentiment shared by Togekiss.