A/N: (Old) By the way, if you are interested in Pokémon fanfiction, you should read Ash Ketchum: Being More and enjoy what there is. Very high quality, that one is. That's where the inspiration for this entire first part came from for me. I will be testing a 'new' writing style, basically just spacing out descriptions and etc. I will be melding a variety of ideas that have come through many fanfics that I've read, so it seems familiar at some points/aspects, that's why. AU Universe, of course, events will be shifted as necessary to accommodate things~

(New) Well, that portion above is a portion of an A/N I had written previously, when I first started writing this story. Present me is of course working on Harry Potter: Divergent Paths. If you'd like to read this, go for it, if not, well, you don't have to. If you think posting this somehow detracts from my current project, then please leave me a review with an argument to consider~ I also welcome reviews for this story, which I'll log for whenever I return and remake this story, if you'd like to do so. Otherwise, I'll be releasing portions of this story as I work on HP:DP, but don't worry, I won't shirk my work on the other :P

Dimensions

Naruto's eyes snapped open. He looked down at himself, noticing that he was now an ethereal blue spirit. "So, you are the one that was sent to be my Chosen."

Naruto flipped around and found himself facing a rather peculiar creature. It was a quadruped, with a primarily white body, golden 'hooves' and 'attachment' on its stomach, and a black underbelly and face. It was hard to describe. "Who are you?"

"My name is Arceus, the Alpha Pokémon. Isn't it polite to introduce yourself first?" the 'Pokémon' asked with a smirk, from what the blonde could tell.

"Oh, sorry, I was just kind of dazed…my name is Uzumaki-Namikaze Naruto," he said with a grin.

Arceus gave him a look of confusion. "Your first name is Uzumaki-Namikaze?"

"No, it's Naruto! Hm…this world must follow the Western way of naming," Naruto hummed, thinking back to a few books that Eika had brought over when she arrived. "Well, whatever. My name is Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, then. So, why was I brought here?"

Arceus projected images of the world to Naruto, showing him multiple images of the world out there. "This is the world of Pokémon. I am the Sovereign, the creator of all life in this world. Pokémon are the creatures of this world, each possessing their own unique powers. Humans treat the Pokémon in a variety of ways…partners, friends, companions…slaves, pets, tools and weapons," Arceus explained, growling at the last bit.

Naruto furrowed his eyebrows in anger. "Why would anybody do that? From what I can see, Pokémon are beautiful creatures, worthy of awe and cherishing. They're even stronger than must humans from what I can tell, how could anyone…"

Arceus looked at the spirit with surprise. 'Already, he has shown competence for this role,' she thought to herself. "That is why you were brought here. For many years, I slumbered, leaving the world in the care of the Legendary Pokémon and the humans. The Legendaries have roamed in the world and lost faith in humanity…too little show appreciation and care for their companions. And I feel that the world will soon be encroached upon by evil forces. The Pokémon need a champion, to represent us and stand by our sides."

"And I'm supposed to be this champion?" Naruto said tentatively.

"Yes. However, first…I would ask permission to your memories. You may deny and I will return you to whence you came. But, in order to fully trust you as our Chosen, I must understand you and know your past," Arceus stated.

Naruto contemplated this for a moment. 'I guess there's no better way to see if I'm good enough than to have her judge me personally,' he thought to himself. "Of course. Go ahead, Arceus."

The creator of all Pokémon lowered herself and tapped her head against Naruto's. The spirit remained there in silence, not particularly sure how to move anyway. Naruto continued to watch the projection Arceus provided earlier, as it hadn't stopped yet. He watched the Pokémon in awe. They shot elemental beams, manipulated nature, healed injuries, and worked alongside humans. He was already starting to like this place.

After about ten or so more minutes, Arceus began to stir. The Pokémon opened her eyes and Naruto saw an emotion present. Respect. "I have made my judgment. It would be an honor to have you as the Chosen of Pokémon."

Naruto smiled and shook his head. "I'd much rather be called a Friend of Pokémon if anything, Arceus!"

The large Pokémon chuckled. "That is what I would expect from you."

"So, how am I going to start out?" Naruto asked, finally ready to get to business.

"First of all, I will cloak your memories of your last world from any other Pokémon attempts to read your mind. The experience you gained might help you, but others need not know about that. I will also disconnect your personality from your past experiences. I plan on implanting your soul into the body of a newborn child, so it would be beneficial for you to mentally develop without the hardened war veteran personality in place. How do you plan on proceeding?" Arceus questioned, referring to how Naruto would spend his time in the world.

Naruto put his hand to his chin in a thinking pose, tapping his feet. His eyes flickered to the projection again as two people stood across from each other, a large arena in-between. They threw small red and white orbs that opened and expelled a white light. Two Pokémon stood in front of each trainer, as a referee started the match. They flew into action.

"I think I'll become a Pokémon Trainer…what better way to understand them than to work side-by-side with them, companions in battle?" Naruto stated, flames burning in his eyes.

"Do you want to keep your memories as you grow up in the world? Or would you like me to seal them until you start your journey as a Trainer?" Arceus asked.

"I'll keep them. I have a lot to learn as I grow up, if I want to become a good trainer!"

Arceus smiled at Naruto. "Of course, my Chosen. You will have to work hard. Good luck on your journey. I will be watching." With that, Naruto felt his vision fading again, though his consciousness did not.

He heard wailing in extremely close proximity. When he finally regained sight, he found himself looking into tired amber eyes. "What are you going to name him?" a voice nearby said.

"I think I'll name him…Ash. My baby, Ash…" the woman holding him said.

"Ash Ketchum…that's a good name, Delia."

He finally realized that he was now a baby again. The very start of a new life. From what he saw of the current world, there weren't any wars…just Pokémon battles and contests. He could relive his childhood. His body instinctively wailed the wail of a newborn child and he took his new name to heart. The name resonated with him deeply. He was Ash Ketchum.

…..

Seven years later… Rota, Kanto Region.

A black hair, brown-eyed boy walked around the city with his auburn hair, amber-eyed mother. "This festival is so wonderful! Don't you think so, dear?"

"Yeah, it's awesome here! There're so many Pokémon walking around too!" Ash shouted enthusiastically. "Can we go watch the tournament, mom?"

"Of course, honey. Let's go," Delia said with a smile on her face. The two Ketchums were enjoying their vacation immensely. "You know, it was a really good idea for us to come out. I missed being able to travel around," she said with a melancholic smile on her face.

Ash frowned for a second before smiling again. He walked around to in front of his mom and gave her a hug. "Mom, if you want to travel more, just do it! I love traveling! You don't need to hold back for me!"

The woman smiled at her son and hugged back. "Thank you, Ash…you mean the world to me."

…..

'Why…did you betray me?'

Ash shook his head in confusion, looking for the source of the sound. "Is something wrong, dear?" Delia asked in worry.

"Oh, no, it's nothing, mom. Don't worry about it." He returned his gaze to the people dancing in the ballroom. 'Chosen…'

'Arceus, is that you?' Ash thought in surprise, having not heard from the Legendary in years.

'Of course, it is… Who else would it be? Regardless, the first step of your path has been laid out. Follow your instincts, listen closely,' he said cryptically.

The presence in his mind vanished, leaving Ash to mull over the meaning of Arceus's words. 'What is that even supposed to mean?'

…..

'Where…where am I?'

Lucario woke with a start. The armies would arrive at any moment to fight on Cameran soil. And his master had betrayed him.

Sir Aaron had abandoned him and betrayed Queen Rin. Left the palace defenseless. Lucario had followed his master, hopeful that he would have a plan. Only to be denounced as a student and trapped within the gem of his staff.

'The staff!'

The thought of his prison evoked more painful memories, feelings of rage and sadness. He shook his head, straightened out his priority. He needed to get out and help the Queen.

Lucario extended his vision to the outside, Aura Sight active. He saw the inner auras of the people within the room. He scanned through the people within the room. The one holding the staff was ordinary. The one across the room was powerful.

The strength of the aura shocked Lucario. Its signature resembled his master's own…it was almost easy to mistake it for Sir Aaron himself.

If the aura wasn't that of a child's. It made the strength of the aura even stranger. His mind entertained the thought of his master having a child with an unknown woman, but dismissed it.

He returned his attention back to the situation at hand. There was only one way to escape. The staff would only react to his master's aura. The near identical Aura signature nearby would hopefully work. The amount of Aura it was naturally giving off would be more than enough to give off.

Now, he just needed to focus. Lucario began to reach out to the Aura. He would form a telepathic connection. That would be the best way to ensure his success.

…..

While Ash had lost the physical capabilities of his previous body, he could still make use of many of his skills that transitioned. Starting from five, he had been able to sense a strange form of energy in the world and within himself. There was an abundance of it within himself. He just didn't know what it was.

Ash suddenly felt something breach his mind, but permitted its connection. If it was a threat, he would reject it.

'Hello, can you hear me?' a voice whispered into his mind.

Ash maintained his external façade of calm, though he was somewhat startled. 'Yes, I can. Who are you?'

Lucario was surprised. For a child, he had expected a larger delay, a more hesitant response. And for the response to come back verbally. 'My name is Lucario. I desperately need your help. Would you aid me?'

Ash located the connection. It was to the staff. The staff of Sir Aaron…but more specifically, the gem. He quickly put together the legend of Sir Aaron and this voice. 'You're Lucario, Sir Aaron's faithful companion.'

Ash heard a snarl, which caused him to raise an eyebrow for a second, before he instantly returned to his façade. 'He is no companion of mine! He is a traitor! He betrayed me, betrayed Queen Rin, and betrayed the kingdom! He abandoned me!'

The venom in Lucario's voice was obvious. A few things clicked. 'Do you know what time it is?' Silence. 'You've been gone for a long time, Lucario. The war is over…Sir Aaron stopped it.'

'What are you talking about?! It was only minutes ago that I was trapped in here! What do you know, child?!'

'I'm sorry Lucario, but it's the truth…you have to believe me. Time has passed…it's been over thousand years since Sir Aaron died…' Queen Ilene ended the party then, dismissing the remaining guests from the party. Delia began to lead Ash back to the hotel. 'I'm returning to my hotel now. I'll return to the Palace to release you from your prison soon.'

Ash followed his mom cheerfully, keeping the internal conversation hidden. He said goodnight to his mom and closed the door. He waited for his mother's door to shut before he made his move. Lucario had been silent the whole time.

'Would…would you please tell me of what has happened to the world while I have been gone? I need to know…' he finally requested after a long period of silence.

Ash nodded solemnly. He began to explain the story of Sir Aaron as it had been passed down. The development of the Pokémon world. The rise of trainers, breeders, coordinators, and other things associated with Pokémon.

…..

The world as he knew it was gone. No more war, no bands of mercenaries, no need for protectors. Cameron Palace and the royal line of the kingdom were all that remained of ages past.

The boy, Ash, had been wise beyond his age and passionate in his re-telling of the story. The story of Sir Aaron's sacrifice to save Cameran Palace left him with a medley of emotions.

Disgust at the renown of a traitor, anger at the cowardice of his former master…

Hope that it was all true and that there was something else going on. Ash, at the very least, seemed to be trying his best to help him feel better. Lucario smiled. There was something about the child that he liked.

Ash easily found his way back to the castle, but needed aid after that. Lucario guided the boy through ancient secret passageways in the castle, eventually leading him into the room with the staff.

'Grasp the staff please. I can handle the rest. As a warning, this might be tiring.'

Ash nodded and firmly grasped the polished wood. He immediately felt a drain on that strange shroud of energy around him as it siphoned into the staff.

As he waited for the process to complete, Ash thought back to the compiled entry that Professor Oak had on Lucario as a species. 'Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. It has the ability to sense the Aura of all things. It can understand human speech. By catching the Aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts, movements, and feelings.'

Aura. That's what the energy was. Ash could feel the process coming to an end. A beam of white light erupted from the gem and hit the ground next to Ash. The white energy swirled before finally materializing into the shape of Lucario.

Lucario smiled at the boy standing in front of him. "Thank you, Ash. You've been of great help," the Pokémon said sincerely with his Aura Voice.

Ash grinned at Lucario. "No problem!" He tilted his head slightly in confusion. "What's with the echo?"

"Oh, that would be my Aura Voice. I cannot actually use human speech, however with Aura, I can translate my speech for humans to understand," Lucario explained.

Ash's eyes sparkled with curiosity, but he decided to get back to more serious business. "So, what are you going to do now?"

"I…need to see if what the legends said were true. I need to see if Sir Aaron really did save the kingdom…"

Ash looked at the dog-like Pokémon's eyes and saw the anxiety in his eyes. "And how will you do that?"

"I will head to the Tree of Beginning…but first, I will come with you to your mother. I feel that both of you deserve a more in-depth explanation."

…..

"Ash, honey, are you in there?" Delia asked in concern. She couldn't hear the characteristic snoring of her son, meaning that he wasn't asleep, if present at all. She had woken up early, considering how late the party went on last night. Upon checking for her son, she hadn't found him. She moved downstairs and into the kitchen.

To her relief, Ash was sitting at the dinner table, as energetic as ever. He had always been a little ball of energy, seemingly impossible to tire out. "Good morning, mom!"

"Good morning, dear. Did you rest well?" the mother asked softly with a smile.

Ash smiled and nodded, "Of course, I always do!" His expression fell slightly, surprising Delia. A tinge of guilt dotted his face. "I have something I need to tell you though. You might want to sit down."

Worry entered her mind, but she sat down regardless. "Are you ok, honey? Is something wrong?"

Ash waved it off. "No, I'm perfectly healthy and fine, mom. Last night, I…well, you wouldn't believe me if I just told you. Lucario, could you come out and explain it?"

Delia tilted her head in confusion. Who was this Lucario? The sound of shuffling brought her attention to the other part of the kitchen, where a blue, dog-like, bipedal Pokémon stood.

"My name is Lucario. I asked your son for help yesterday night."

Delia's eyes widened with shock at hearing a human voice come from what was definitely a Pokémon. The last words of his sentence clicked with her. Any apprehension and fear left her body at that moment. It was replaced with maternal fury, concern, and confidence. Lucario was impressed at the woman's courage. The people in his own time tended to be afraid to even look at him.

"What did you need my son for in the middle of the night?" she asked angrily, steel in her voice.

"Mom, calm down. I went willingly and I trust him. Just listen to his story," Ash interjected and moving to sit in her lap. He gave her a hug as she calmed down to the gesture.

"Would it be ok if I took a seat? This story may take a while to tell."

Delia looked to her son, finding reassurance. She nodded.

"I am Lucario, and as you may know me, the companion of 'Sir' Aaron." Delia glanced at her son for confirmation, to which she received a nod. "I have been sealed away for over thousand years, from what Ash tells me. I needed Ash because the staff required an Aura similar to that of my master's. Ash's fit the purpose, though his own Aura is much stronger than I have ever seen. That is why I requested the aid of your son."

Lucario paused for a moment, allowing everybody to gather their thoughts. "Why did you say Sir Aaron's name with such venom?" Delia asked in confusion, having heard the slight undertone.

Lucario sighed and lowered his head. "You no doubt know the tale of Sir Aaron that portrays him as the hero that sacrificed himself to save Cameran Palace and its lands. The last meeting I had with my master convinced me to think otherwise. However, I no longer know the truth. I do not know what to believe."

Delia frowned, but nodded her head. If the companion of Sir Aaron himself thought that there may be something awry, she would not be one to question it. "So, what will you do, now that you are free?" she asked cautiously.

"I will head to the Tree of Beginning. I believe I will find the answers I seek there. I must know the truth," Lucario answered with determination.

"Do you need any food, Lucario? We can help you," Ash offered.

"No, I will live off the land as I go. You have aided me enough, Ash. I owe you my freedom and life," he responded. "How long with you two be staying?"

"We'll be staying for another week and a half before we return to Pallet Town, our home. Why?" Delia asked.

"I should be able to return on time…If I do, I will teach Ash to utilize his Aura. It would be a shame to allow such potential go to waste and it is the least I could do to repay you."

"Will it be dangerous?" Delia asked in worry.

"No, it is his own energy. It will not harm him. Does that sound like a good idea?"

"Yea! That sounds awesome!" Ash shouted in excitement.

Lucario chuckled and opened one of the kitchen windows. "I will leave now. I believe I will be back before you depart," he said curtly before leaping out.

His strengthened body carried him onto a distant rooftop as he began to stride towards his goal. He crossed multiple buildings at a time, closing in on his final destination. The place where his answers would be found. The Tree of Beginning.

'Sir Aaron…what really happened?'

…..

Lucario wasted no time in his hurry for the truth. He had dashed past the various hills and valleys easily. He scaled the Tree of Beginning carefully, heading towards the Core. The beauty of the Tree surpassed his ability to describe.

Lucario finally reached the Core of the tree, unhindered. It was a breath-taking sight.

Gigantic blue-green crystals littered the walls, ceiling, and floor, elegantly. The floor itself was composed of smooth, glass-like crystals.

The middle of the room held the centerpiece of it all. A gigantic, crystalline structure rose from the floor, majestic and imposing. Bright energy pulsated upwards from the structure and into the tree, supplying the tree with its energy.

Lucario hesitantly stepped forward, looking for traces of his master. His eyes locked onto a single item.

The gloves of Sir Aaron, carrying the mark of an Aura Guardian, hung from a smaller crystal formation next to the large crystal formation. 'Sir Aaron…he was here,' Lucario thought as he walked over to the pair and kneeled down.

His Aura senses screamed at him as they had been ever since he entered the room. But, now, he felt something more familiar. He looked at the large crystals directly in front of him. Instinctively, Lucario formed an Aura Sphere and a figure within the crystal pulsated in response.

"Sir Aaron…it is you," Lucario whispered in awe. He scanned his surroundings and located a familiar flora. A Time Flower. He put a paw to the miracle of nature as it expanded and displayed its contents.

The Time Flower twisted open to release its contained orb of light. It expanded to engulf the room in its memory, overlapping the room in black and white. His answers would come soon, he could feel.

Suddenly, Sir Aaron rushed into the room, anxiety adorning his face. "Where are you?! Mew! I need your help!"

The call and screeching cry of a bird rang out into the room. Lucario looked up to see a black and white Ho-Oh perched on a hole in the roof of the cavern. Its body glowed white for a second before shifting back into the shape of Mew. It flew down to Sir Aaron, a smile of relief on his face. His expression immediately steeled itself as he prepared for his duty.

"Mew, I realize that you and this tree are one! Please, take the power of my Aura to save the people! Now, accept the Aura!" Sir Aaron shouted, placing a hand to the Legendary Pokémon.

Lucario gasped in recognition of what would happen next.

Aura siphoned out from his body in the form of a sphere. The crystal of his glove began to glow. "The power of Aura will prevail!" he cried out as the sphere enlarged to engulf Mew.

The gigantic orb of energy swirled around the Legendary Pokémon who closed its eyes in order to channel the offered energies.

Sir Aaron's body glowed, static electricity seeming to run across his body as his body fought and crackled in order to expel the Aura from within him. Sir Aaron was giving all of his Aura to Mew, prepared to forfeit his life in the process. A tear formed in Lucario's eye.

With a final cry of exertion from Sir Aaron, another orb of energy expelled from Mew, exploding to flood the room in bright green light.

"Sir Aaron!" Lucario shouted as he reached out towards the memory of his master.

The vision stopped as the room regained its color. The Time Flower closed, retrieving the light of memory's past. Lucario's paw remained in the air, yearning to contact with his former master. After a few more seconds of coming to terms, he lowered it.

The Aura Pokémon turned to look at the large crystal formation. He kneeled in front of the trapped form of Sir Aaron, the remnant signature of his Aura. Sorrow and regret filled his mind as tears gathered in his eyes. He placed both of his palms against the crystal in mourning.

His master gave his life to save the kingdom just as the story told. He had believed him to be a traitor and coward who had abandoned him.

"Forgive me for ever doubting you, master…" Lucario whispered, voice cracking with grief. He slumped against the crystal in sorrow. Drips and sobs sounded out in the otherwise silent chamber. His tears fell to the ground fluidly and he grieved for his master. He drowned out the world around him.

A tiny presence floated around in front of him, unfelt as Lucario mourned. 'Don't cry,' a tiny voice whispered into his mind.

Lucario's head snapped up in shock. His tear-filled eyes widened in shock at the being floating before him. The embodiment of the Tree of Beginning: Mew.

Mew floated towards him. The Legendary's innocent eyes were stained with sorrow for Lucario.

'Your master died a hero. He gave his life to save the tree and the people he was sworn to protect. It was a fitting end for a man as honorable as Sir Aaron,' Mew said, directly into the Aura Pokémon's mind.

"I…I believed him to be a coward! I hated him! I despised him! I spoke his name with venom and anger! How could I have doubted the man who trained me to become the warrior I am? How can I ever forgive myself?!" he responded. His energy left his body, his voice dropping to a pain-filled murmur. "How can I ever attain my master's forgiveness?"

Mew smiled knowingly. "You don't need to attain forgiveness, Lucario. Your master cared for you like few people could ever hope to even imagine. He would forgive you in a heartbeat."

"How could you know that?" Lucario whispered quietly.

Mew pointed with her arms to the side, towards another Time Flower. One that Lucario hadn't seen. 'Find out yourself.'

Lucario reached a paw out to activate the Time Flower, but hesitated. His eyes shifted to Mew again, who gestured for him to continue. He lightly tapped the flower.

The Time Flower twisted open and proceeded to play the recorded memory, engulfing the room in black and white again.

Sir Aaron materialized next to Lucario, startling the Aura Pokémon. The Aura Guardian leaned against a smaller crystal formation for a moment, before slumping down against his. His body glowed a sickly green and energy crackled on his body. He struggled with the pain, groaning in pain, before looking off to the distance. Sorrow and regret filled his eyes.

"Lucario…forgive me."

The words resonated with the Aura Pokémon, who felt as if Sir Aaron was directly speaking to him. "I do, master…"

"Please understand, Lucario…I had to seal you inside of the staff," Aaron began, as if he knew that Lucario would at some point stumble into the Time Flower. "I knew that if I didn't, you would follow me here and suffer the same fate. I only wish…you could have known the real story."

Lucario stumbled forward in sorrow. "I understand, master!" he shouted, wishing that he could convey his feelings to his master.

"One day," Sir Aaron continued, "someone will release you from that staff, in a distant and more peaceful time…What will it be like?" He paused to smile. "I wonder if-" He cried out in a pain as a stronger pulse of energy crackled through his body.

"I…have no regrets…My journey…has been good. I served….a beautiful queen…and you and I shared many adventures," Sir Aaron said with a smile, closing his eyes and leaning back against the crystal. "Those memories will always be with me."

More tears gathered in Lucario's eyes as he clenched his fist in anguish, wishing to be there with his master. "Master," Lucario whispered. He shook with tears, his body tremored with sobs. "If only you could hear me…I would tell you how much you mean to me…"

"Lucario…farewell…" Sir Aaron whispered as his body trembled under the stress. "You were more to me than just my student…you were…and are my closest friend."

"I feel the same," Lucario sobbed.

"Who knows…it could be…" Sir Aaron said as he opened his eyes. They were clouded with tears. "One day…we could see each other again." He closed his eyes, a single tear running down his cheek, smile never wavering. "But, Lucario…if you do see this final message, however far in the future you are…I want you to have more adventures…with more people…live your life to the fullest…for yourself…and for me. We might even see each other again." Sir Aaron's body began to fade. "I hope so, my friend…" His body disappeared, becoming one with the Tree of Beginning, merging into the crystals and supplying them with power.

The memory vanished.

Streams of tears ran down his face uncontrollably. His master and…friend deserved this tribute. He knelt down in front of Sir Aaron's resting place, sobbing into the ground. "Sir Aaron, my friend…I'm sorry for not letting you down…"

'You haven't let him down,' Mew whispered mentally. 'He knew that you would become confused, hurt, and look for answers. That wasn't just a farewell…it was a message. This just proves how much he cared for you." Mew looked down at Lucario and smiled. 'Honor his memory, Lucario. Live your life and be happy.'

Lucario glanced at the tiny Legendary. "How…how am I supposed to do that? I have nothing left…nothing to live for…I have no place in this time, nobody left that I know," he murmured, looking to her for an answer.

'You have indeed gone through great loss, Lucario. However, the friendships and bonds you've made with Sir Aaron and the people back in your own time haven't disappeared. As long as you live on, they will be right alongside with you. The affection you felt for them is still there inside of you…and you can use that affection to make new bonds and friendships. I believe you've already started to make a bond with somebody.'

The image of a black-haired, energetic boy flickered in Lucario's mind. "Ash…" Lucario whispered as he collected himself. Mew was right.

'Yes…the boy who reminds you of Sir Aaron, who has already wormed a place in your heart with his kind and gentle soul.' Mew beamed at the Aura Pokémon. 'Go to him, Lucario…he will be your first friend in this new world...'

Lucario nodded and smiled at Mew. "Thank you, Mew." He glanced at Sir Aaron's form one last time and gave it a sad, but strong smile. "Thank you, my friend…I will never forget you and I will do you proud." Lucario began his stride, collect his master's gloves and bolting from the chamber, leaving Mew behind.

Mew gave one last smile at the retreating figure of Lucario. 'Look after him and make him stronger. He's gonna need all the help he can get to prepare for this new world. Isn't that right, mother?' Mew thought.

'Yes, my daughter. He will need the power of Aura in his journeys. Is your sister ready for her duty?' Arceus asked.

'Yes…it will go as you said, father. Our Chosen…do you really think he will be able to change the world?'

'I know he will.'

…..