I do agree that the battle was hinted at, but it doesn't mean that it was connected to the plot. It's pretty much soley related to Ashley's story, and then just kind of resolves suddenly at the end.

I mean yes, it's a fight that needed to happen after the build up it got, but that doesn't really take away from my point.

And I think the real problem here is you even know how Care Bears II: The New Generation ended.